
Professor of English, Director of Honors Program
Saint Joseph's University’s Honors Program guides students to attain the highest standards of academic, professional and personal achievement. The enriched General Education curriculum broadens cultural interests, integrates knowledge, sharpens writing skills, and encourages student involvement in the learning process.
Every incoming student who applies to Saint Joseph’s as an undergraduate is considered for the Honors Program; no separate application is necessary. The program is competitive and accepts high-achieving students by invitation during the acceptance process. Intellectual curiosity and a desire to grow as a member of an academically focused community are considered key traits.
To be distinguished as an honors graduate, students must maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, take a minimum of one honors course every year (with allowance for full-year study abroad programs), and successfully complete eight honors courses, including:
Students in the Honors Program are supported by a community of scholars and enjoy an array of opportunities and benefits.
Team-taught courses developed by faculty from across the University stress the importance of interdisciplinary study. Examples of courses include:
Claver House is the hub of academic and social life for Honors Program students. A thoughtful restoration of the former carriage house provides a space for quiet reflection, social interaction and study.
Peer Mentoring is provided for every first-year Honors Program student. Each student is paired with a sophomore, junior or senior student for individual guidance and advising.
Additional benefits include:
Honors Program students are encouraged to explore their interests through research. Each student is required to complete an original capstone project or thesis in their senior year. In addition, many Honors Program students participate in the Summer Scholars Program, engaging in faculty-mentored research, creative writing, fine and performing arts, and other scholarly endeavors during the summer months.
Graduates of the Honors Program have gone on to study in world-class graduate and doctoral programs at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale and New York University. Others have secured leadership positions in major corporations around the world.
Professor of English, Director of Honors Program
Professor, Director of Classical Studies, Associate Director of the Honors Program