Honors
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.
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.