Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) classes provide deeper, more challenging learning experiences for students. The Grand Challenges Scholars Program consists of two tiers of academic engagement. In Tier One, students complete 12 credit hours of GCSP  courses in the core curriculum, which is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. In Tier Two, Engineering students complete 6 credit hours of CoE GCSP additional courses whereas Arts and Sciences students complete 2 additional CoAS GCSP courses. The Grand Challenges Scholars Program curriculum is summarized in the following tables:

Tier One: Credits of Honors Work in the Core Curriculum

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
LLT1213 or LLT1223World Masterpieces 1 and World Masterpieces 2 (Lit survey)3
SSC2413 and SSC2423Foundations of the American Experience and
Development of the American Experience
* 1 GCSP section required
(Philo survey)		6
EGE2123Entrepreneurial Design Studio3
VariableResearch Project: eg. Capstone / Senior Project / Thesis / Comp Team / REU / QUEST

Tier Two - Engineering Students: 6 Credits of GCSP Work in Engineering GCSP Courses

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
EGE1001Intro to Engineering1
EGE2233Entrep Mindset3
EGE3022Leadership / Prof Development2

Tier Two - Arts and Sciences Students: 2 Credits of GCSP Work in  GCSP Arts and Sciences Courses

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
COM1001Pathways to Research Centers1
COM4001Pathways Capstone1



Please note that a grade of B or higher is required in all GCSP courses to receive GCSP credit. Only one grade of B- or lower can be replaced by enrolling in a subsequent GCSP course in the same discipline. In addition, all Grand Challenges Scholars Program students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Lastly, in cases of transfer credit or extenuating circumstances, the Director of the Grand Challenges Scholars Program may approve a limited number of curricular substitutions.