The HAL major emphasizes a broad, humanistic approach to understanding our world. Students pursuing a HAL major must be admitted to the Honors College. Required courses include History of Western Civilization, Introduction to Humanities, and Honors Experience in Fine Arts. In addition, HAL students are required to complete an undergraduate thesis, and they graduate ?with Highest Honors.? Students in HAL must complete one of the following 15-hour tracks: Pre-Law, Health and Humanities, Art and Aesthetics, American Studies, Western Civilization, or Open Track. Students in the Open Track may propose a program of study that fits their personal interests (subject to approval from the HAL advisory committee).?