UNIV 1784 Sections for Special Programs
All first-year Honors students will take a section of UNIV 1784 (Honors First Year Seminar) in the fall. One portion of the class will be led by a faculty member (full descriptions below), while the other portion will be led by a peer facilitator. The facilitator portion of UNIV 1784 is a critical way in which incoming Honors students are supported. Expect an introduction to academic and social resources, cultivation of your relationships with other Honors students, advice on succeeding at UConn and in Honors, and a focus on “staying whelmed.”
Be sure to enroll in a UNIV 1784 for Fall 2026 or you will be eligible for removal from the Honors Program.
101
The Practice of Law & Professional Identity
Jessica Panella
This course explores the practice of law, the current legal landscape, and what it means to develop a professional identity in the legal profession. What does it mean to be a legal professional and what special responsibilities do lawyers have to their clients and society? What does it mean to be a lawyer in different settings and areas of law? This course will identify pathways and core skills to prepare for law school and will highlight a variety of possible careers in law. Students will gain practical insight, intentionally begin developing a professional identity, and have the opportunity to interact with legal professionals.
102
Foundations of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Keat Sanford
This course provides a broad survey of premedical and predental studies, the preparation for medical and dental school, residence and the professions. The class will address admissions requirements and procedures, academic coursework at the undergraduate and professional school levels, residency training, typical routines of medical and dental practice, and issues affecting the training of physicians and dentists in the United States. The course will follow the chronological sequence of a traditional student and examine how academic, experiential, interpersonal and social skills and professionalism attributes play an integral role in the development of a skilled health professional.