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Barrett Online Curriculum

The Barrett Online curriculum

The Barrett curriculum is designed to help students develop habits of mind that enable them to be lifelong learners, creative problem solvers, and participatory citizens in a democratic society. The unique honors curriculum integrates seamlessly into any ASU Online degree program. Barrett Online students work closely with their honors advisor to devise a plan for Barrett graduation that works best with their schedule and educational goals. 

Barrett Online curriculum requirements

Students who join Barrett Online are required to complete The History of Ideas (HON 370), defend and submit an approved honors thesis, and earn a total of 21 honors credits with a minimum 3.25 ASU cumulative GPA upon graduation.

Note: Transfer students who join Barrett Online after graduating from an Arizona Community College Honors Program are required to earn a total of 18 honors credits instead of 21.

Honors DARS

Learn how to run an Honors DARS (online) to track your honors progress and meet regularly with your Barrett Honors Advisor to discuss your honors credit plan.

Guide to running DARS (Online)