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
Madrid, Spain
Criminal Justice
2026 Program Details Coming Soon
Melbourne, Australia
Health & Human Performance
2026 Program Details Coming Soon
Oxford, England
Interdisciplinary
2026 Program Details Coming Soon
October 13 Student Applications Open
January 21 Student Applications Close
How to Apply
- Review 2026 Hub Program offerings and details.
- Meet with Academic Advisor to complete the required Academic Advising Form.
- Click “Apply Now” and begin your application to the Hub course.
- Submit your application along with:
- $200 application Fee (non-refundable)
- Signed Academic Advising Form
- If requested, meet with Hub Faculty to discuss application and program.
- Wait for decision email.
2026 Summer Hub Course Offerings
Please note that course offerings are subject to changes.
| Edinburgh, Scotland Hub - Interdisciplinary |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| PH 3348/5348 – Prevention of Disease – Ms. Hillarie Garnier |
| REC 3325/5337 - Recreation & Sport Administration & Management - Dr. Jo An Zimmermann |
| Oxford, England |
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| Courses To Be Determined |
| Padova, Italy - Interdisciplinary |
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| 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.