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Fall 2026 General Education Franke Honors Courses

Complete your Gen Eds, discover new ways of thinking, and earn Honors units. 

The University of Arizona's General Education Program carries through the first several years of your undergraduate experience. You'll start by taking UNIV 101. (Make sure you enroll in an Honors section!) Then, you'll complete coursework based on your interests, designed so you can explore others' perspectives and make connections between your courses throughout undergrad. After completing all or the majority of your gen ed requirements, you'll take UNIV 301, a 1-unit course that will help you make the most of what you've learned through the Gen Ed curriculum. 

Gen Ed Requirements | 32 units total | Pro tip: Take for Honors credit whenever you can

UNIV 101 (1 unit)
Foundations (9 units, depends on your major and method of meeting writing and language requirements)
Exploring Perspectives (12 units, can come from Natural Sciences or Artist)
Building Connections (9 units)
UNIV 301 (1 unit)

In Building Connections (3 Courses, 9 units), students explore the unique contributions of knowledge, skills, methodologies, values and perspectives from varied disciplines, social positions, and perspectives.

 

HNRS 150C1-001: Knowledge, Power, and Nature

Instructor: Caitlyn Hall 
Fully Online

Explore the intersection of science, society and sustainability to design actionable change for environmental challenges.

 

HNRS 160D4-001: Culture, Place, Identity: Musical Heritage in North America

Instructor: Kate Alexander 
Mon/Wed | 9:30 - 10:45 AM | In-Person

Develop your critical analysis skills by exploring North American musical culture through the lens of ethnicity and place.

 

HNRS 203H-001: Art and Borders

Instructor: Kate Alexander 
Mon/Wed | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | In-Person

Rethink your definition of 'art' by interacting with various forms of art and investigating their relationship to cultural and social borders. 
 

HNRS 212-001: Narratives of the Southwest

Instructor: Alex Nunez
Tue/Thur | 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM | In-Person

Investigate the complex narratives of the Southwest, uncovering how power has shaped and transformed storytelling across time. 

 

HNRS 208H-001: Analytical Thinking & Writing

Instructor: Patrick Baliani
Tue/Thur | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | In-Person

Analyze fascinating cultural artifacts in a wide variety of genres, including literature, film, drama, poetry, nonfiction and others.     

 

HNRS 295G-001: Global Diversity & Voices

Instructor: Nadia Alvarez Mexia
Tue/Thur | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | In-Person

Contribute your voice to a rich tapestry of identities as you engage in discussion and interactions with local and global academic, social, and governmental agendas.    

 

In Exploring Perspectives (4 Courses, 12 units), students explore and practice the approaches and ways of reasoning of the Artist, Humanist, Natural Scientist, and Social Scientist. 

HNRS 216-001: Living Poetry / The Poet's Life & Work

Instructor: Claire McLane
Tues/Thurs | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | In Person

Discuss, explore, write and analyze contemporary poetry through the lens of justice, inclusion, equity and accessibility.

 

HNRS 222-001: Explorations in Creative Writing

Instructor: Jennie McStotts
Mon/Wed | 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | In Person 

Develop your creative writing craft through this part critical studies, part workshop deep dive.   

 

HNRS 252-001: Writing The Body

Instructor: Claire McLane
Tue/Thurs | 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | In Person 

Explore the power of language and storytelling in understanding human perceptions of health, the body and each other through diverse writing forms.

 

HNRS 210-001: Art and Anatomies

Instructor: Patrick Baliani
Tues/Thurs | 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | In Person

How do splatters, shapes, and the human psyche make perfect sense together? Explore the intersection of modern art, mental health, and human behavior. 

 

Instructor: Joost Van Haren 
Tue/Thur | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | In Person

Learn about the human impact on the planet through hands-on experiences and critical analysis.