What is the minor in honors studies?

As of fall 2006 students can minor in Honors Studies.  Completion of the minor also fulfills the requirements to graduate in the Honors College.

Academic requirements for the Minor in Honors Studies:

• Completion of a minimum of seven honors courses for a total of 21 hours.

• The 21 hours must include HON 4390A, Senior Seminar, and HON 4390B, Honors Thesis, along with two advanced honors classes (i.e., four of the seven honors courses must be advanced).

• Completion of HON 4390B includes approval and signature of the honors director and thesis supervising professor. 

• Evidence of study abroad/international experience or evidence of cross-cultural competency.  (Write a 2-3 page essay summarizing the experience and exploring insights gained; turn in the essay to the associate director.)

For honors studies minor academic advising, please contact one of the following:

Professor Heather Galloway, Dean,  Honors College, Galloway@txstate.edu, or click here
Professor Diann McCabe, Director of Academic Development, Honors College, dm14@txstate.edu, or click here

An academic checklist for Honors students completing the Minor in Honors Studies can be downloaded here.