Welcome to the Honors Program

Dear Students: I would like towelcome you to COC Honors. As greater numbers of students strive to succeed during these economically challenging times, COC Honors can assist you in developing an academic competitive edge. This is especially true as you ready yourself to enter the workplace or 4-year college or university. I encourage you to reach the heights of academic excellence and apply to COC Honors and meet the academic challenge that awaits you at College of the Canyons! Sincerely, Dr. Miriam Golbert

Dr. Miriam S. Golbert

Honors Faculty Coordinator

Mission Statement The Honors Program at College of the Canyons offers an enriched curriculum to students with a strong academic record in order to increase their chances for successful transfer to competitive four-year institutions. Through seminar-style classes, special projects, and community activities, the program provides opportunities for critical thinking, extensive writing, and in-depth learning in a wide variety of transferable general education courses.

Vision Statement The Honors Program at College of the Canyons is dedicated to providing a dynamic, enriched educational curriculum for academically motivated students that emphasizes scholastic excellence, strives for innovation in teaching and learning, and fosters the growth of individuals who are imaginative, dedicated,and excited about their short- and long-term academic goals.