honors course

American  

noun

1. a course in a university or college consisting largely of independent research terminating in a dissertation or a comprehensive examination, and earning for the student who passes it a degree with distinction.

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Example Sentences

A California high school removed an honors course for its underclassmen in the name of racial equity, according to a report.

From Washington Times

Recently, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in an especially fiery statement, called the DeSantis administration’s rejection of a high school honors course in African American studies “incomprehensible.”

From Seattle Times

However, if you really wanted to see what a down-and-out football team looks like, in all its misery, the Jacksonville Jaguars gave an honors course on Sunday.

From Seattle Times

That’s an honors course in how to make double-digit leads evaporate, which was never a part of the Seattle curriculum during their best years.

From Seattle Times

“The Honors Course will provide an outstanding test for the top players from around the world.”

From Golf Digest