Honors Program
https://www.hsutx.edu/academics/honors-program/https://www.hsutx.edu/academics/honors-program/
Director of Honors Program
Dr. Tom Copeland
325-670-1533
HSU Box 16115
copeland@hsutx.edu
The Honors Program is designed to offer highly motivated, exceptional students the opportunity to work within the Honors community to pursue interests beyond the scope of regularly formulated classes, under the direction of faculty selected and approved to teach honors courses, in an environment enlightened by Christian faith and values.
Program Objectives
- To encourage and provide unique, varied and interdisciplinary opportunities for students to actively engage in the pursuit of knowledge;
- To encourage and provide unique, varied and interdisciplinary opportunities for free discussion and exchange of ideas;
- To encourage and provide unique and varied opportunities for self-discovery and personal growth;
- To encourage and provide opportunities for spiritual growth and the integration of faith and intellect.
Students graduating from the honors program are required to complete an Honors Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies . In some cases, depending on the major, Honors courses may also satisfy Foundational Curriculum requirements or the student’s major requirements. These determinations will be made by the program director in consultation with the University Registrar.
Admissions Criteria
Admission to the Honors Program requires approval by the Honors Council. Formal application to the Program includes a written essay and an interview.