HO 101 HONORS FORUM. (1)  Open only to honors students. The course consists of selected readings, special lectures, films and group discussion of current issues and problems.

HO 101G HONORS FORUM/GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL. (3) This course is open only to academically talented high school students who have been selected to attend the Mississippi Governor’s School. The course’s focus is on academics, leadership, creativity, and community service. Students attend selected courses in arts, humanities, sciences, special lectures, forums, panel discussions, and other special events that address current issues and problems.

HO 101P HONORS FORUM/PEP. (1) Open only to academically talented high school students who have been admitted to the Pre-college Enrichment Program (PEP). The course introduces students to the college experience through lectures, presentations and discussion that cover a variety of topics: the origins and history of higher education, the purpose of universities in the U.S., major issues on contemporary college campuses, how to prepare for college, and what to expect at college.

HO 303 SPECIAL TOPICS SEMINAR. (2)
This course offers students the opportunity to study selected topics that are more detailed an specific than what is offered in the general curriculum. The topics are often interdisciplinary and the study is student motivated and directed. This course is taken by Honors students in their Junior year.

HO 401 INDEPENDENT STUDY I. (3)
A faculty-supervised reading course for junior or senior students who are participants in the university's Honors Program. The readings are intended to prepare the student to undertake an independent research project in Independent Study II. To receive credit for HO 401, a research proposal written by the student must be approved by the Project Committee.

HO 402 INDEPENDENT STUDY II. (3)
A faculty-supervised course that is taken after the completion of HO 401. Credit for this course is given when the student completesan independent research project. No credit is given for this course until the student presents an acceptable oral report and submits an acceptable paper based on the guidelines approved by the Honors Committee and the Project Committee.