Honors Humanities Major
Study Honors Humanities at Azusa Pacific University
You’ll graduate as a scholarly disciple who is dedicated to loving God and neighbor, devoted to civic engagement, and committed to seeking truth, beauty, and goodness. You’ll learn about good leadership, moral and intellectual virtue, and the Christian tradition as a high-achieving, academically motivated undergraduate student.
Program at a Glance
The Honors College educates the next generation of high-achieving academically motivated Christian leaders through a curriculum cultivating moral and intellectual virtue.
Application Deadline
- For priority consideration, applications must be submitted by November 15, at 11:59 p.m. Applications will be accepted until the regular decision deadline of February 15; after this deadline, applications will be considered based on available space.
Program Information
- Program Units: 48
Location
- Azusa (Main Campus)
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Experience in-depth learning in small, discussion-based, intellectually stimulating classes.
- Study the humanities in a unique close-knit community alongside a second major of your choice.
- Explore a storehouse of wisdom from great books in reading- and writing-intensive courses with no exams.
- Refine skills essential in all vocational pursuits: reading, writing, listening, arguing, public speaking, teamwork.
By the Numbers
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Clifford Young III ’23 shares about how students in the Honors College read Great Texts on a journey of discovering themselves and how God works in humanity through loving one another.
Program Details
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The Honors College at Azusa Pacific University is a tight-knit community of scholars grappling with life’s most important questions. It is a highly selective program, attracting students from among the top 10 percent of high school graduates. Students interested in joining the Honors College community are invited to complete an Azusa Pacific University application and indicate your interest in the Honors College.
Admission Requirements
Students who have a high school grade-point average (GPA) of 3.8 or higher are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are not required to submit test scores for Fall 2024, but if applicants are able to submit test scores, they are encouraged to do so—on average, students accepted into the Honors College have a weighted GPA of 4.2 and an SAT score of 1320, ACT of 29, or CLT of 86.
For priority consideration, applications must be submitted by November 15, at 11:59 p.m. Applications will be accepted until the regular decision deadline of February 15; after this deadline, applications will be considered based on available space.
Application Requirements
The Honors College application requires the following additional materials, which should be prepared before starting the form at the bottom of this page. Note: Only students who have applied for general admission to Azusa Pacific University will be considered for admission to the Honors College.
- Names and email addresses for two academic references
- A writing sample of approximately 500 words (two pages), which may be (1) an essay
written for a high school class, or (2) a response to the following prompt:
Abigail Adams wrote, “These are the times in which a genius would wish to live. It is not in the still calm of life, or the repose of a pacific station, that great characters are formed. The habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties. Great necessities call out great virtues.”
Write an essay in which you explore Abigail Adams’ contention that hard times are ideal for shaping good character. Recount how that observation might apply to you and to challenges of our time.
The essay should be typed and submitted as a .doc or .pdf file. The text should be double spaced with one-inch margins on all sides. The preferred font size is 10- or 12-point. Essays should not exceed three pages. Essays will be evaluated based on thoughtfulness and clarity of written expression.
A Note to Trustees’ Scholarship ApplicantsIf you are a Trustees’ Scholarship applicant, your Honors College application is simplified and will not require you to submit another essay or additional references.
Online Application
To receive an invitation to submit an Honors College application, complete an Azusa Pacific University application and indicate your interest in the Honors College.
At Azusa Pacific University, we’re committed to making your bachelor’s degree in psychology affordable. That’s why APU provides a comprehensive range of financial aid options, including federal loans, state grants, fellowships, and scholarships.
For more information, contact the Student Services Center at (626) 815-2020.
Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are considered gift aid, meaning they do not require repayment. These awards may come from federal, state, institutional, or private sources. Scholarships are often merit-based and awarded for academic achievement, leadership, or other demonstrated talents.
While APU does award scholarships, you can also find external scholarship opportunities through websites such as Finaid and Fastweb. Contact the Student Services Center about scholarships offered through APU departments or local organizations.
Student Employment
Along with gift aid and student loans, you can apply for on-campus student employment opportunities to earn additional income to pay for education-related expenses. As an APU student, you can also find work off campus in the surrounding community.
Military and Veterans Benefits
If you are a veteran, serve in the military, or qualify as a spouse or dependent, you may access financial assistance that helps cover the cost of tuition, housing, and books. As a Yellow Ribbon and Military Friendly School, APU offers the support and flexibility needed to help you complete your bachelor’s degree in psychology.
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Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Career Outlooks and Outcomes
Featured Faculty
Diana Pavlac Glyer
Professor, Honors College
Christine Kern
Associate Professor, Honors College
Rico Vitz
Director and Professor, Honors College
The Freshmen Honors Experience: Transforming Together
A group of freshmen reflect on how they’ve been transformed throughout their first semester in the Honors College, sharing what they’ve learned from great texts and how they’ve grown closer together.