Honors Self-Designed Studies
Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
The Honors Self-Designed Studies (HSDS) major and minor at Western Kentucky University enable students to create personalized academic programs that align with their unique educational, professional, and intellectual goals. This flexible program allows students to design a curriculum that fills gaps not addressed by existing WKU programs, emphasizing honors coursework, independent study, and interdisciplinary approaches to foster critical thinking and innovation.
- Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
- 4 years
- On Campus
- ₹23,96,790/Year
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Program Overview
The Honors Self-Designed Studies (HSDS) major and minor at Western Kentucky University enable students to create personalized academic programs that align with their unique educational, professional, and intellectual goals. This flexible program allows students to design a curriculum that fills gaps not addressed by existing WKU programs, emphasizing honors coursework, independent study, and interdisciplinary approaches to foster critical thinking and innovation.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
Duolingo English Test
100.0
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-08-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Unknown
Programme Structure
Four options allow you to create the major or minor that best meets your educational and career goals:As a stand-alone majorAs a first major, which can be combined with either a second major or a minorAs a second majorAs a minor
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
No academic requirements found.
English Language Requirements
Duolingo English Test
100.0
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must submit a completed WKU application, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for freshmen or 2.0 for transfer students, and provide official academic transcripts with certified translations if necessary. Additional requirements include proof of English proficiency, a non-refundable $75 application fee, and financial documentation to support visa issuance. Transfer students from within the U.S. must also complete the Transfer-In Form. All applicants must meet the general academic standards and adhere to the Mahurin Honors College policies, including regular advising and progress updates.
Course Fees
₹23,96,790/Year
Annual Fee
4 years
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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