Honors Program
FVCC's Honors Program offers challenging, cross-disciplinary courses that combine high-level instruction with engaged peers and stimulating coursework.
Honors Scholarship
Honors students receive an in-state tuition waiver (minus fees) for two semesters for enrolling in Honors courses.
Interactive Classes
Enjoy discussion-based classes led by distinguished faculty in team-taught settings.
Seamless Transfers
Transition directly into honors programs at UM-Missoula and MSU-Bozeman, or other institutions you choose.
Academic Excellence
Deepen your understanding through challenging, interdisciplinary coursework that nurtures critical thinking and problem-solving.
Personal Connections
Build lifelong friendships with peers who share your academic passion and ambition.
Exclusive Opportunities
Present your research at FVCC’s Honors Student Research Conference and access honors-only study area, classroom and library.
HONR 257HB: “Choices and Consequences: The Ethics Behind Economic Decisions”
- T/TH 9:00-10:45 am; BSS 133 (4 credits)
- Brandon Bridge/Sean Gallagher
The Honors Course on Economics and Ethics explores the intersection of economic theories and ethical principles, focusing on how moral frameworks influence economic decision-making and policy. Students will critically examine key economic concepts such as scarcity, value, production, efficiency and equity, markets, and resource allocation through the lens of metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics.
The course will analyze contemporary global issues, such as property rights, wealth inequality, labor rights, environmental sustainability, and monetary and fiscal policy. Case studies will highlight real-world dilemmas, challenging students to assess the moral and ethical implications of economic practices and policies.
Students will engage with classical and contemporary texts from economists and ethicists, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. The course encourages students to think critically about the role of values in shaping economic systems and the distribution of power and resources. Through reflective writing and research, students will articulate their own ethical stance on pressing economic challenges. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in economics, public policy, law, or social advocacy, where understanding the ethical dimensions of economic actions is crucial. Students can choose to use these 4 credits to satisfy either a Humanities-H or Social Science-B requirement.
HONR 262FN: “Science on Stage”
- MW 10:00-11:50 AM; BSS 133 (4 credits)
- Rich Haptonstall and Karla Ryan
This course will examine several plays and one movie that weave scientific content into the plot lines of each drama. The tradition of science on the stage can be traced from early theatrical works to the present day. Through readings and discussion, we will explore the scientific concepts presented in the plays as well as the conflicts, controversies, dramatic themes, and theatrical relevance of the plays themselves. Students will use scientific methods and philosophies along with script analysis, character development, and dramatic form to explore the drama of scientific discovery and the stories of the people behind it. Students can choose to use these 4 credits to satisfy either a Fine Arts-F or a Science-N or graduation requirement.
Application Timeline
Fall Semester
Apply by April 15 for first consideration
Applications accepted on a rolling basis onward
Spring Semester
Apply by November 15 for first consideration
Applications accepted on a rolling basis onward
Requirements
- Enroll at FVCC as a full-time student (12+ credits) in an Associate of Arts (AA) and/or Associate of Science (AS) degree program. Running Start students are eligible if attending full-time (12+ credits).
- Maintain a 3.4+ cumulative GPA (FVCC and/or high school GPA). Students will be reviewed based on their most recent cumulative GPA (either high school or college for transfer students), HiSET or GED Scores.
| Cumulative High School or College GPA | HiSET Diploma Test Scores | GED Test Scores |
| 3.4-4.0 | 90-100 | 744-800 |
Connect with us at HonorsProgram@fvcc.edu.