About the Initiative

The Strategic Initiatives Office is expanding global opportunities for TXST students through Hub Programs—short-term study abroad experiences where students earn credit while spending 3 weeks living and learning overseas. With a balance of structured class time and free time outside of class, students can explore and create authentic international experiences.

TXST students and faculty with questions about the Hub Programs should reach out to emayers@txstate.edu.

  • Programs go abroad in the summer 2026
  • 3 weeks abroad at program location
  • 30 - 40 students per program
  • 2 - 3 TXST professors on the program, each teaching 1 course
  • Students earn credit for 1 course 

“Studying abroad connected me with people from all over the world, an unforgettable, eye-opening chapter of my life.” - 2025 Hub Student

2026 Summer Hub Programs

Edinburgh Skyline

Edinburgh, Scotland

Interdisciplinary

 
Inverness river and buildings from a distance

Inverness, Scotland

Health Professions

 
Madrid buildings from above

Madrid, Spain

Criminal Justice

 
Buildings and river in Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

Health & Human Performance

 
View of the Bodleian Library and next door building from above during the day.

Oxford, England

Interdisciplinary

 
Canal in Padova Italy

Padova, Italy

Interdisciplinary

 

October 13 Student Applications Open

January 21 Student Applications Close

How to Apply

  1. Review 2026 Hub Program offerings and details.
  2. Meet with Academic Advisor to complete the required Academic Advising Form.
  3. Click “Apply Now” and begin your application to the Hub course.
  4. Submit your application along with:
    • $200 application Fee (non-refundable) 
    • Signed Academic Advising Form
  5. If requested, meet with Hub Faculty to discuss application and program.
  6. Wait for decision email.
Airplane wing at sunset

2026 Summer Hub Course Offerings

Please note that course offerings are subject to changes.

Edinburgh, Scotland Hub - Interdisciplinary
HIST 1310 - History of the US to 1877 - Dr. Allison Robinson
MC 3343 - Introduction to Public Relations - Dr. Judy Oskam
MU 2313 - Introduction to Fine Arts - Ms. Daris Hale
Inverness, Scotland Hub - Health Professions
HI 3310 - Health Informatics - Dr. David Gibbs
HS 4300 – International Healthcare and Wellness – Ms. Katherine Theaker
RTT 4333 - Global Scholar - Dr. Megan Trad
Madrid, Spain Hub - Criminal Justice
Madrid, Spain Hub - Criminal Justice
CJ 4329 – Organized Crime – Dr. Andre Spence
Madrid, Spain Hub - Criminal Justice
CJ 4331 - Serial Murder - Dr. Jeff Bumgarner
Madrid, Spain Hub - Criminal Justice
CJ 4365 - Comparative Criminal Justice - Dr. Georgen Guerrero
Melbourne, Australia Hub - Health and Human Performance
PH 3348/5348 – Prevention of Disease – Ms. Hillarie Garnier
REC 3325/5337 - Recreation & Sport Administration & Management - Dr. Jo An Zimmermann
Oxford, England
HON 3399Q - Harry Styles and the Cult of Celebrity - Dr. Louie Dean Valencia
PSY 3323 - Evolution and Behavior - Dr. Jennifer Clegg
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

Hub Faculty Resources

TXST Faculty interested in the learning more about the Hub Program model, compensation structure, and responsibilities should visit our Hub Faculty page.

Student Funding Resources

TXST students interested in learning more about available financial aid and scholarships should visit the Financial Opportunities page.