At the Albert Dorman Honors College, your education goes beyond your major. Our Honors Educational Tracks allow you to explore your interests, connect ideas across disciplines, and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.
Through specialized Honors coursework, research, community engagement, experiential learning, and distinguishing paths, each track provides opportunities to develop new perspectives, strengthen your skills, and prepare for meaningful contributions in your field and beyond.
Beginning Fall 2027, incoming Dorman Scholars will select an Honors Educational Track as part of their application. Each track is designed to complement a scholar’s academic major while providing a distinctive interdisciplinary experience.
Explore Our Honors Educational Tracks:
Global Studies Track
Expand your understanding of the world through interdisciplinary coursework, cultural exploration, and international experiences. Scholars examine global challenges, engage with diverse perspectives, and participate in study abroad opportunities that connect classroom learning to an increasingly interconnected world.
→ Explore the Global Studies Track
Interdisciplinary Digital Studies
Explore the intersection of technology, humanities, and the sciences through interdisciplinary research and creative problem-solving. Scholars utilize emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, extended reality, and digital modeling to investigate complex questions, connect diverse fields, and develop innovative solutions.
→ Explore the Interdisciplinary Digital Studies Track
Leadership & Civic Engagement Track
Make a meaningful difference through leadership, service, and community partnerships. Scholars explore Newark’s history and contemporary challenges while applying their academic expertise to community-centered projects that address social, economic, and environmental issues.
→ Explore the Leadership & Civic Engagement Track
Medical Humanities Track
Discover the human side of medicine by exploring health, illness, and healthcare through the humanities, social sciences, and arts. Scholars examine the ethical, cultural, and societal dimensions of health while developing perspectives that complement their scientific and technical education.
→ Explore the Medical Humanities Track
Multidisciplinary Track
Closed to New Scholars — Fall 2026 Final Entry Cohort
Design a personalized Honors experience by combining courses from your major, minor, and general education requirements with milestone experiences and interdisciplinary learning opportunities. The Multidisciplinary Honors Track offers a flexible pathway toward earning an Honors College diploma.
→ Explore the Multidisciplinary Track
