SF Honors News: April 8, 2025
This one's no joke!
In this edition:
Spotlight on Honors Classes: Honors Abnormal Psychology
Honors Points Opportunity - Philosophy Open House
Honors Points Opportunity - Spring Speaker Series: England's Response to Hitler in the 1930s: Empire, Appeasement, and the Cliveden Set," presented by Dr. David Valladares
Register for Honors Classes Today
How do I Know What to Take?
Don’t Wait, Submit Your Honors Points Today
Spotlight on Honors Classes
What does it mean for a class to be Honors? What are you signing up for when you select the Honors version of a class? From now until the beginning of Fall, we’re going to highlight some of the classes you can sign up for, to give you an idea of what to expect. This week, we’re kicking things off with Honors Social Psychology.
Honors Abnormal Psychology
Course Number: CLP2140, Section 0H1
Department: Social Sciences
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Greetings Honors Program students! My name is Ryan Barbeau. I am a Licensed Psychologist with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Prior to becoming a professor at Santa Fe College, I provided psychological services (assessments and interventions) in a variety of settings including a public school district, a community mental health center, a veteran’s hospital, and a prison. Also, for ten years I trained and supervised Ph.D. students and early career psychologists at the University of Florida.
In Abnormal Psychology, we explore the major types of psychological disorders, the language used to describe them, and how they’re diagnosed. We’ll also touch on treatment options for different conditions. This class offers a great introduction to understanding mental health. What sets this Honors section of Abnormal Psychology apart from the other sections I teach is a greater opportunity for honors students to collaborate with their professor and their classmates in selecting and guiding the topics we explore, discuss, and learn about together. In this honors section there will also be an enhanced focus on examining real world applications and critically analyzing and understanding the competing biological, psychological, and social theories that are shaping current trends and controversies in the field.
I look forward to sharing my passion for the subject, having fun, and learning as much as we can together!
Dr. Ryan Barbeau
Philosophy Open House
5 Honors Points for attending event
Register to attend tomorrow's Philosophy Open House--Wednesday (4/9), at 2:00-3:00 p.m. in S 29/30 on the NW Campus. Come learn about all of the great philosophy-oriented activities that Santa Fe College has to offer--Ethics Bowl, Philosophy Club, ICDP, Travel to Conferences, Research Opportunities, and the Going Gator program. There will be pizza from Pomodoro and a drawing for a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card. Many of SF's Philosophy Professors will be on hand to share information and answer your questions. Hope to see you there!
Spring Speaker Series: England's Response to Hitler in the 1930s: Empire, Appeasement, and the Cliveden Set," presented by Dr. David Valladares
5 Honors Points for attending event
Join for the second installment of the Spring 2025 Speaker Series! Dr. David Valladares will present "England's Response to Hitler in the 1930s: Empire, Appeasement, and the Cliveden Set."
About: The SF Committee for Research in Undergraduate Education invites you to the second event in our Spring 2025 Speaker Series, "England's Response to Hitler in the 1930s: Empire, Appeasement, and the Cliveden Set," presented by Dr. David Valladares. In his research, Dr. Valladares explores the inner workings of the ‘Cliveden Set’. Analysing the political tactics used by the group, carefully unpicking the strategic moves played by aristocrats within 1930’s Britain. Considered to be a scapegoat for Britain’s Appeasement Policy by many historians, the Cliveden Set utilized their influence to encourage a British foreign policy that supported Hitler’s rearmament and the annexation of Austria and Czechoslovakia. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session.
All students are encouraged to attend—don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of Maya art and history!
Date: April 9, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: CTLE Hub (P-143)
Register for Honors Classes Today
Once you have selected your courses for the coming term, including your honors courses, you can request Honors courses be added to your schedule using the Honors Registration Request. In fact, you don’t need to wait until your registration date to do this—you can request Honors classes right now. Note that you don’t need to include your whole schedule, just your Honors classes.
How Can I Register?
As an SF Honors Student, you have access both Honors and non-Honors courses. The process for registration is a little different, however, depending on which classes you plan to take:
Non-Honors Classes: Log into eSantaFe , then navigate to “Classes” and “Register for Classes.” Select the sections you want and register for them. It’s that easy!
Honors Classes: Registering for Honors classes requires that you submit an Honors Registration Request. Select all of the classes you would like for the coming semester and we’ll get you registered the next time we process requests.
Clear Your Registration Holds
While you’re logging into eSantaFe and planning ahead, take a moment to check in “My Status” and clear any registration holds. Whether it’s a financial obligation, the Registration Agreement, or just a late library book, there are a number of holds that can prevent you from registering for classes when your time comes. Take care of these ahead of time to make sure you can get registered right away when Advanced Registration starts.
Plan the Perfect Schedule
Scheduling requirements are different for each student, but there are some general guidelines, however, that are helpful as you build your schedule for the summer and fall. Follow these brief steps to start building a strong plan.
Maintain your honors status: To remain in the Honors Program, you will need to register for at least 3 credits of Honors coursework for the upcoming semester, or earn 30 Honors points. Click here for a listing of honors courses to be offered this coming semester.
Maintain progress toward your degree and/or transfer: You can review your progress toward earning your degree, as well as any courses required or suggested for transfer by reviewing your Degree Audit in eSantaFe. If you have any questions about degree or transfer requirements, take a minute to connect with the Academic Advisement Center.
Balance your time: Santa Fe expects that you will invest 2 - 3 hours per week for each credit hour that you register. This means that, for example, a full-time, 12 credit, schedule equates to a roughly 24- to 36-hour per week commitment.
How do I Know What to Take?
We’re all more successful when we know why we’re doing what we’re doing, and this semester is a perfect time to build or refine your academic plan. Whether you are working on your first plan of study, created yours with me last semester, or got your start with Professor Hom, now is a great time to connect with an advisor to build a plan. Just remember that you want to take at least one Honors class per semester.
Meet with your Advisor in the SF Academic Advisement Center
Your advisor in the AAC is the expert in preparing for graduation from SF and transfer to a university and they are dedicated to supporting your education and career goals. Make an appointment to put together your academic plan now, before it’s time to register. You can learn more about the AAC through the SF Advisement website, or set up an appointment to meet with your advisor.
Meet with a UF advisor in the UF@SF Center
If you are planning to transfer to UF in the future, now is also an excellent time to plan on meeting with an advisor from your intended plan of study. Contact the UF@SF Center for information on when UF advisors will be visiting to meet with prospective transfer students.
Honors Schedule: Summer and Fall 2025
Remember that, when planning your schedule you’ll want to make room for at least one Honors class each semester. To help you put together that plan, we’ve got the schedule of classes for Fall 2025. Just remember that you’ll need to fill out an Honors Registration Request for any Honors class you plan to take.
You can see the full schedule right here on the Honors Hub.
Don’t Wait, Submit Your Honors Points Today
This semester, you’ve been working hard in your Honors classes, your clubs, internships, volunteer positions, and in other opportunities to get the most out of your time today. Make sure you get the recognition you deserve—and your Honors Points—by recording these involvements in the Honors Program Canvas. Just log into Canvas, select the Honors Program, and click the “Honors Points” button to get started.
Have questions? Reach out to the Honors Program or come by and meet with a Navigator to get started on recording this semester’s points!