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Academic Regulations
2015-2016 Catalog
Program Learning Outcomes:
Honors students will be able to analyze and utilize scholarly
research materials that incorporate sufficient, credible, and
relevant evidence in written and/or oral communication in
the various academic disciplines.
24 units from the following required to graduate “with
Honors”
ART 6H Honors Art History 2............................3
COMM 1H Honors Public Speaking....................... 3
ENGL 1AH Honors Reading and
Composition........................................ 4
ENGL 1BH Honors Literature................................. 3
ENGL 3H Honors Critical Reading
and Writing.......................................... 3
HIST 12H Honors History of the US
since 1865............................................. 3
HONORS 1 Honors Colloquium............................. 1
HONORS 2 Honors Seminar....................................1
POLSCI 2H Honors American Government............ 3
PHIL 1CH Honors Ethics...................................... 3
Total Units 24
Advisor: Berg
Dean’s List
Placement on the Dean’s List requires a 3.5 semester GPA
in 12 or more units. Students are individually notified by
the Vice President of Student Services. The Dean’s List is
posted in the Student Services Building and local newspapers
are notified.
Honors at Graduation
Summa Cum Laude
This academic achievement is awarded to students who have
earned a 4.0 cumulative grade point average.
Magna Cum Laude
This academic achievement is awarded to students who have
earned a 3.50 through 3.99 cumulative grade point average.
Cum Laude
This academic achievement is awarded to students who have
earned a 3.00 to 3.49 cumulative grade point average.
The designation of honors in the commencement program
is based on the grades earned during all semesters preceding
a student’s graduation.
Pete P. Peters Honors Program
The Honors at Graduation award distinctly recognized Pete
P. Peters Honors Program students who successfully complete
24 units of honors classes and graduate with a 3.0 grade point
average or better.
Alpha Gamma Sigma, an Honor Society
Outstanding scholars are eligible for membership in the Alpha
Omega Chapter of Alpha Gamma Sigma, the honor society
for California Community Colleges.
Students enrolled at the Madera Community College Center
and Oakhurst Community College Center also have an
opportunity for membership in California Community
Colleges’ honor society. Students meeting eligibility criteria
can join the chapter of Alpha Gamma Sigma known as Sigma
Gamma.
Students who earn at least a B average (3.0) for 12 units of
college work (with no D or F grade) are eligible to join Alpha
Gamma Sigma. Active membership in the Alpha Omega
Chapter requires an application for membership, payment of
dues, possession of a student body card, and earning of service
points through participation in chapter activities and service
to the college or community. Life members of the California
Scholarship Federation may apply for associate membership
during their first semester at the college.
AGS members meet to hear speakers, plan activities,
make friends, raise funds for scholarships and conference
attendance, take part in college activities, enjoy excursions,
and serve the college. Permanent membership and recognition
is granted at graduation to members active for at least two
semesters who have earned a 3.25 cumulative grade point
average or to members active for one semester who have earned
a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average.