The CCAC Honors Program
Honors Program Mission
Honors at CCAC provides an academically challenging and enriching learning experience
for highly motivated, academically prepared and intellectually curious students. The
program attempts to nurture the development of global citizens through the following
practices:
- collaborative, active learning
- independent investigation
- cultural enrichment and sensitivity
- creative and critical thought
- leadership development
- service to others
“Honors at CCAC made a significant and lasting difference in my education. By starting
off my college education with CCAC honors, my leadership abilities, teambuilding skills,
and commitment to excellence truly allowed me to excel. I view CCAC Honors as the
thing that gave me the drive to pursue my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.”
- Hashim Ahmed, Associate’s degree CCAC 2015, Bachelor degree University of Pittsburgh
2017, Doctor of Physical Therapy degree University of Pittsburgh 2020
Why Honors? Invest in You!
- Build an academic resume for transfer and scholarships
- Enrich your academics with increased opportunity: field trips, local & international
travel
- Develop your leadership potential through the Honors Leadership seminar
- Collaborate with faculty on self-directed, independent learning projects
- Earn partial in-county tuition reimbursement for Honors courses (for eligible students)
- Opportunity to attend cultural and social activities with Honors colleagues
- Opportunity to attend regional and national Honors conferences and to present Honors
research
- Honors designation on transcript and Honors cords and medallion at graduation (if
earned)
- Honors Program and degree recognition in commencement program
- Honors Hubs on each campus for student study and socializing
- Priority registration for Honors students
“Participating in Honors enriched my education in ways that continued after I graduated
from CCAC. Through the individualized attention and academic rigor of the contracts,
I created some of my best art, research, and writing. The high standards of the Honors
program prepared me to succeed at a four-year college and helped me create work that
I have continued to benefit from and build upon at every stage of my life.”
- Rosemary Aquilina Associate’s degree CCAC 2016, Bachelor’s degree California University
of PA 2018
“I grew intellectually, emotionally and physically through the experiences that the
Honors Program offered. Because of my involvement in the Honors Program, I was able
to receive scholarships to Chatham University. The honors program refined me, pushed
me and helped me succeed. The Honors Program at CCAC provides a high quality, caring
and innovative learning environment that will help students succeed in this complex
world.”
- Natalya Shulikov, Associate’s CCAC 2014, Bachelor’s degree Chatham University 2017
Is Honors “just more work”?
Rather than doing “more work,” students in Honors engage in academic enrichments that
provide depth and breadth of understanding and application of knowledge. An Honors
education fosters excellence, encouraging students to provide direction to their own
learning. Honors courses and Honors contract projects undertaken with mentoring faculty
provide enriched, personal learning experiences.
“The conferences, forums, and Honors in Leadership Scholarship helped me gain the
confidence to be independent and advocate for my own educational and professional
opportunities. Building close relationships with my Honors mentors gave me the chance
to complete academic work in a joyful, challenging, and nurturing environment. I would
not be where I am now without the CCAC Honors Program! I will always be grateful for
my time there.”
- Grace Aquilina, Associate’s degree CCAC, 2018, Bachelor’s degree, Duquesne University
2020