Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

The SCC chapter of the international Honors Society for two-year colleges – Phi Theta Kappa – is a student organization to which many Honors students belong. To become a Phi Theta Kappa member, students must be enrolled at SCC, have completed at least 12 units, and maintain a 3.5 GPA.

Eligible students will automatically receive an email invitation in February or September. For more details, please visit the Honors Program website at www.scc.losrios.edu/Honors, or www.ptk.org.

SCC Honors Program contact information Honors Program Coordinator:Paul Frank, PhDRodda North room RHN 234916-558-2261FrankP@scc.losrios.eduwww.scc.losrios.edu/Honors

3835 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95922

H O N O R S PROGRAM

SCC

Updated November 2017

Honors Program Benefits

Students who fulfill the completion requirements receive several benefits, including:

• Enhanced transfer opportunities at partner universities like UCLA, UC Irvine, CSU

Fullerton, CSU San Diego, University of San Diego, Pomona College, Pitzer, Mills, Occidental, and Loyola Marymount.

• Notation as Honors Program graduate on graduation program.

• Workshops discussing transfer applications and academic success.

• Opportunities to participate in student research conferences and present original work at Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, and other schools.

• Recognition at special events and receptions.

• Certificate and eligibility for one of two $500 cash awards.

The Honors Program at Sacramento City College is an opportunity for students who want an alternative approach to their general education and transfer requirements. With smaller class sizes and an emphasis on advanced critical thinking, writing, and research skills, the Honors Program is designed to engage students who want to challenge themselves academically.

Be Part of a Distinguished Group What makes Honors classes different? Most sections operate in a seminar format with smaller enrollments and more interaction between students and faculty. The Honors classroom is an environment where students and faculty work as a team in pursuit of academic success. You may learn as much from your fellow students as you do from your professor.

The Honors Program at SCC may not be for everyone and there are different ways to achieve success. But, if you want an edge in fulfilling your transfer and career goals, this is a great opportunity.

SCC Honors CoursesAll Honors courses are numbered from 480-489 in the SCC Catalogue. Current semester offerings are in the Schedule of Classes and listed on the SCC Honors Program website atwww.scc.losrios.edu/honors. Generally, the following courses are offered:

Honors Program EligibilityHonors courses are open to all students with the understanding that eligibility for ENGWR 300 is advised. Requirements for individual classes may vary. Successful completion of the Honors Program requires a minimum of 15 units of approved Honors coursework with a 3.2 GPA or better. Twelve of these units must be completed at SCC, and three units may be taken at American River College.

SPRING FALLANTH 481 ANTH 480

ARTH 484 ARTH 486

CHEM 482 ENGLT 480

ENGLT 481 ENGWR 480

ENGWR 482 HIST 483

HIST 484 MUFHL 481

MUFHL 482 PHIL 480

NUTRI 480 POLS 481

PHIL 481 SOC 482

POLS 480 STAT 480

Honors FacultyLike all faculty at Sacramento City College, those who teach in the Honors Program are highly qualified instructors who place an emphasis on student success. These instructors are committed to working with students who want to learn more about a particular subject or prepare themselves for advanced study. Honors faculty have also received awards for their teaching and contributions to the college, have participated in study abroad programs, and bring a multitude of experiences into their classrooms to share with Honors students.

68-84% of SCC Honors students applying to UCLA are admitted

Additional courses, such as 400-level MATH, CHEM, and PHYS may also qualify for credit towards the Honors Program