University Catalog 2023-2024

University Scholars Program (USP)

USP 110  Humanities and Social Sciences Scholars Forum  (0 credit hours)  

Interdisciplinary seminar series with presentations by distinguished faculty members and experts drawn from technical, academic, business and government communities. Discussions of major public issues and topics of contemporary concern.

Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to participants in the University Honors Program

Typically offered in Fall only

USP 111  Humanities and Social Sciences Scholars Forum  (0 credit hours)  

Interdisciplinary seminar series with presentations by distinguished faculty members and experts drawn from technical, academic, business and government communities. Discussions of major public issues and topics of contemporary concern.

Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to participants in the University Honors Program

Typically offered in Spring only

USP 201  Great Decisions  (1 credit hours)  

Discussion and investigation of major issues in contemporary American foreign policy selected annually by the Foreign Policy Association through its Great Decisions Program. Must be participants in the University Scholars Program. Must have completed three semesters of the Scholars Forum (USP 110/111). Must have GPA of at least 3.25.

Prerequisite:3 semesters of USP 110/111; R: RS/CS students

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

USP 204  Readings Inspired By the Scholars Forum  (1 credit hours)  

Seminar course for upper class University Scholars who have completed three semesters of the Scholars Forum, with readings drawn from upcoming Scholars Forum themes.

Prerequisite:3 semesters of USP 110/111; R: RS/CS students

Typically offered in Fall and Spring