Hub Programs

About the Initiative

The Strategic Initiatives Office is working hard to expand global opportunities for TXST students. One key element of this growth is creating more accessible international travel programs. Hub Programs are short-term international programs where TXST students can earn credit while abroad. The aim is to reduce the financial barrier that prevents many TXST students from traveling internationally. 

  • Programs will go abroad in the summer 2025 
  • 3 weeks abroad at program location
  • 30 - 40 students per program
  • 3 TXST professors on the program each teaching 1 course
  • Students earn credit for 1 course 

Interested in teaching on a 2026 Hub?

TXST faculty considering participation in a 2026 Hub Program should familiarize themselves with the program structure, compensation, responsibilities, and timeline before applying to teach a course in May. 

Students with questions about the 2025 Hub Programs should email Emma Mayers at emayers@txstate.edu

2025 Summer Hub Programs

street view of cartago

Cartago, Costa Rica

Engineering

Program Closed for Applications
Edinburgh Skyline

Edinburgh, Scotland

Interdisciplinary

Program Closed for Applications
Inverness river and buildings from a distance

Inverness, Scotland

Health Professions

Program Closed for Applications
Madrid buildings from above

Madrid, Spain

Criminal Justice

Program Closed for Applications
Buildings and river in Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

Health & Human Performance

Program Closed for Applications
Canal in Padova Italy

Padova, Italy

Interdisciplinary

Program Closed for Applications
Boats in front of port in Sorrento

Sorrento, Italy

Psychology & Italian

Program Cancelled

How to Apply

The student application cycle for our 2026 Summer Hub Programs will open in October of 2025.

  1. Meet with Academic Advisor to complete the required Academic Advising Form.
  2. Submit application to specific Hub course with the following:
    • $200 application Fee (non-refundable) 
    • Signed Academic Advising Form
  3. If requested, meet with Hub Faculty to discuss application and program.
  4. Wait for decision email.
Airplane wing at sunset

Summer 2025 Hub Course Offerings

Please note that course offerings are tentative and subject to change.

Cartago, Costa Rica - Engineering
ENGR 2301 - Statics - Leo Dielmann
CE 3320 – Environmental Engineering – Leo Dielmann
Edinburgh, Scotland Hub - Interdisciplinary
PHIL 1320 – Ethics and Society - Dr. Robert O’Connor
MU 2313 - Introduction to Fine Arts - Daris Hale
MC 3343 - Introduction to Public Relations - Dr. Judy Oskam
Inverness, Scotland Hub - Health Professions
HI 3310 - Health Informatics - Dr. David Gibbs
HA 3311 – Independent Study in Healthcare Administration – Dr. Megan Trad
HS 4300 – International Healthcare and Wellness – Katherine Sawyer
Madrid, Spain Hub - Criminal Justice
Madrid, Spain Hub - Criminal Justice
CJ 3300 - Juvenile Justice - Dr. Georgen Guerrero
Madrid, Spain Hub - Criminal Justice
CJ 4309L – Gangs and the Criminal Justice System – Dr. Andre Spence
Madrid, Spain Hub - Criminal Justice
CJ 4365 - Comparative Criminal Justice - Dr. Jeff Bumgarner
Melbourne, Australia Hub - Health and Human Performance
PH 3348 – Prevention of Disease – Hillarie Andrea Garnier
REC 4318G - Cross-Cultural Studies of Sports Facilities - Dr. Jo An Zimmermann
Padova, Italy - Interdisciplinary
AT 3331 - Clinical Assessment I - Dr. Kevin Miller
ESS 4319 - Fitness Assessment & Programming in Clinical Exercise Science - Dr. John Farrell
IE 3320 - Engineering Statistics - Dr. Rosario Rosas-Vega