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Overview

The Folsom Lake College Honors Program is a community of students and faculty who are dedicated to the pursuit of intellectual and personal enrichment in a diverse and challenging academic environment. Students with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or better who have completed at least 15 units of approved Honors coursework earn a Certificate of Achievement noted on the transcript. A minimum of 9 units of Honors coursework must be earned at FLC.

Certificates Offered

  • Honors Certificate

Certificate of Achievement

Honors Certificate

The Folsom Lake College Honors Program is a community of students and faculty who are dedicated to the pursuit of intellectual and personal enrichment in a diverse and challenging academic environment. Students with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or better who have completed at least 15 units of approved Honors coursework earn a Certificate of Achievement noted on the transcript. A minimum of 9 units of Honors coursework must be earned at FLC. A maximum of 6 units of Honors coursework may be transferred from other colleges. Most courses in the certificate fulfill requirements for the AA, AS, AA-T, AS-T degrees, and CalGETC Pattern. Honors students should meet with a counselor to ensure completion of FLC graduation and/or transfer requirements. Honors students should meet regularly with an Honors faculty coordinator to ensure completion of the Honors Certificate.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Certificate Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
A minimum of 15 units from the following: 151
ENGL C1000H Academic Reading and Writing - Honors (3)
ENGL 481 Honors College Composition and Literature (3)
ENGL C1001H Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors (3)
TAFILM 480 Honors Introduction to Film (3)
Total Units: 15

1Up to six units of the Honors Certificate may be earned with either non-Honors coursework for which there is an Honors Contract and/or by completing Honors coursework at other colleges. Contact the Honors Coordinator for details.

Enrollment Eligibility

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

  • Students self-select to enroll in Honors courses and pursue the Honors Certificate at FLC.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • analyze the broad areas of human knowledge that contribute to purposeful and meaningful lives.
  • incorporate argumentative reasoning and logic involved in the process of advanced problem-solving in an academic setting.
  • investigate advanced methods of inquiry and analysis employed in a variety of disciplines.
  • justify personal accomplishments as a highly motivated, self-directed individual in an advanced academic setting.
  • demonstrate cultural competence in a diverse academic setting.

Career Information

This certificate supports diverse transfer and career opportunities based on students' interest and goals.

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