Programs & Degrees

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GET MORE FROM
YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

Participate in a program, degree, or certificate that will enhance your understanding of the world and your post-grad opportunities.   

The W.A. Franke Honors college offers unique programs, degrees, and certificates designed for future leaders, collaborators, and innovators.

Consider complimenting your major with a thematic minor or honing your leadership skills with a certificate. Want to go to med or vet school? Academically qualified students can get early assurance through our HEAP and VetCat programs.  

EARLY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS

HEAP (Honors Early Assurance Program)

This program allows for academically talented students to gain early admission to the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine-Tucson.

VetCat

This program allows for academically talented students to gain early admission to the University of Arizona’s College of Veterinary Medicine (UA-CVM).

DEGREES

Health and Human Values Minor (HHV)

HHV is a minor exclusive to the W.A. Franke Honors College that focuses on understanding how science, biology, and society interact to shape health, disease, and health care.

Future Earth Resilience Minor (FER)

The FER minor is designed to supplement your career goals by equipping you to promote equitable environmental, social, and cultural resilience.

CERTIFICATE

Civic Leadership Certificate

Prepare yourself for leadership in government, the community, and the private sector.