Academic Pathways
| MBA Pathway Program |
| Education (M.Ed.) Pathway Program |
| Engineering Pathway |
| Computer Science and Engineering Pathway |
| Mathematics and Statistics Pathway |
| Nursing Pathway |
| History Pathway |
MBA Pathway Program
The Wilkes Honors College has an arrangement with the College of Business of Florida Atlantic whereby students who have met all Wilkes Honors College graduation requirements, maintained at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework, and achieved a score of 500 or above on the GMAT are guaranteed admission into Florida Atlantic's MBA program. This guarantee of admission is given only to students who have been full-time Wilkes Honors College students for a minimum of six semesters and who have completed the Core and Concentration in the Wilkes Honors College.
Another business option for Honors College students is a business concentration or a business minor.
For more information contact Dr. Julie Earles.
Education (M.Ed.) Pathway Program
Students interested in teaching careers can take advantage of the Honors College's Education Pathway: Receive a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in a specific field (Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Science or Spanish) and then complete a master's degree through the College of Education's M.Ed. Program in Curriculum and Instruction Plus Secondary Education Certification.
Note: students in the social sciences can concentrate in any HC social science concentration, including history, psychology, political science, or economics--but students will need to take the 'Social Science' FTCE subject exam: advisers in the College of Education can point you to resources to prepare for that exam.
While at the Honors College students will receive a concentration in what will be their area of teaching specialization, coordinating with the College of Education to complete specific education courses and a teaching internship as part of their undergraduate coursework. Students then complete graduate level coursework to receive the M.Ed. Plus Secondary Education Certificate: see the information sheet. Additional details can be found here.
Engineering Pathway
Honors College first 2 years, Transfer to College of Engineering and Computer Science
While the Wilkes Honors College does not currently offer degrees in engineering or computer science, students can come to the Honors College for their first two years and then transfer seamlessly into the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Students are thus able to take advantage of the Honors College's rich offerings and small class sizes in mathematics and the sciences, social sciences, and humanities during their first two years to satisfy core requirements before focusing on their upper-level engineering coursework at the College of Engineering.
According to a Memorandum of Agreement between the two Colleges (May 8, 2012), students who have completed all of the Honors College's core requirements or their equivalent and who meet the admission requirements of the College of Engineering and Computer Science are permitted to transfer automatically to that college. To declare a major within the College, students need to pass the Pre-professional requirements related to the major. Honors Calculus, Physics, and General Chemistry or their equivalents satisfy the Engineering requirements of Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry for Engineers.
Other options are currently being explored including a 4+1 combined Bachelors/Masters degree program where students receive their B.A. or B.S. in the Honors College and take prerequisite coursework for a Masters Degree while at the Honors College, and then receive an M.S. in an additional year through the College of Engineering and Computer Science, in areas such as Bio Engineering. Details here.
Computer Science and Engineering Pathway
Combined 4+1 Bachelors and Masters Degrees with WHC and College of Engineering and Computer Science (COECS)
Honors College students interested in computer science and engineering can pursue a joint Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree at the Honors College and a Masters of Science degree through the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Students complete the prerequisite coursework for the Masters degree while at the Honors College in their first 4 years, and can complete the masters coursework in an additional year in this “4+1” program. Many of the prerequisite COECS courses are available online. Details here.
Mathematics and Statistics Pathway
Combined 4+1 Bachelors and Masters in Mathematics and Statistics
Honors College students interested in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics can pursue a joint Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree at the Honors College and a Master of Science degree through the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Mathematics Department. Students complete the prerequisite coursework for the Master’s degree while at the Honors College in their first 4 years, and can complete the Master’s coursework in an additional year in this “4+1” program. Details here.
Nursing Pathway
Honors College students wanting a fast track to a professional nursing career can take advantage of the Nursing Pathway. Students admitted into the accelerated BSN program can receive their Honors College degree in the liberal arts and sciences, and with one additional year of study in the College of Nursing, receive a BSN as a second degree.
Program details: The accelerated BSN program is an intensive four semesters of full-time academic study at Florida Atlantic's nationally acclaimed College of Nursing. Honors College students choosing the Nursing Pathway must plan to complete their Honors College degree requirements prior to starting the Nursing program. For program requirements, click here. For further information see the College of Nursing's Accelerated BSN webpage, or contact the Associate Dean of the Honors College.
For further information from the College of Nursing, phone 561-297-3263.
History Pathway
This combined degree program enables outstanding students to graduate with both a Bachelor of Arts with Major in Liberal Arts and Sciences with Concentration in History degree and a Master of Arts with a Major in History degree (B.A./M.A.) in as little as five years. The program is 150 credits (with thesis option) or 156 credits (without thesis option). Students complete 120 credits for the undergraduate degree and 30 credits (thesis option) or 36 credits (non-thesis option) for the graduate degree. Students complete the undergraduate degree first, taking no more than 12 credits of graduate coursework in their senior year, which can be used to satisfy requirements for both degrees.
Learn more here or contact Dr. Julie Earles.