Honors Access
Murray State University
Contact Information
Dr. Warren Edminster
Honors Program Director
304 Lowry Center
Murray, KY 42071
P | 270-809-5274
F | 270-809-3405
wedminster@murraystate.eduupdated | 09/22Home campus enrollment is required.
About the Program
The Honors College
You’re driven. Determined. Eager to learn. You want to be surrounded by people who are as enthusiastic as you are, and you want to be challenged to grow academically and personally. You’re extremely motivated to succeed in college and beyond, and you want to have fun along the way.
When you join the Honors College, you’ll become part of a community of students who are bright, fun and ambitious — just like you. You’ll get all the unique opportunities that Murray State University provides, plus seminar-style classes, personal development programs, travel opportunities and so much more. The Honors College is here to help you become the very best that you can be.
Challenge Yourself
Test your limits. Push yourself further. Go beyond expectations. The Honors College brings you so many opportunities to make the most of your potential, and our faculty and staff will be right beside you every step of the way.
Critical thinking: Honors seminars emphasize analytical thinking, independent projects and an understanding of other cultures.
Bonus learning opportunities: Participate in events that are available only to Honors students, such as conversational dinners, common reading experiences, TED Talks, regional trips, conference travel and Education Abroad.
Personalized guidance: The Honors Student Development Counselor works with each student to find meaningful internships, prestigious scholarships and more.
Extracurricular activities: Honors Student Council organizes service projects, philanthropy fundraising events, student trips, social events and intramural sports teams, specifically for Honors students.
Available Honors Courses
HON 100T 01 Main 1.000 Transitions
HON 133 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Sociology
HON 140 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in American National Government
HON 150 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Archaeology
HON 161 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Visual Arts
HON 162 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Music
HON 163 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Theatre
HON 164 A01 Regensburg, Germany 3.000 Honors Seminar in Arts and Culture Abroad
HON 165 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Communication
HON 180 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Psychology
HON 201 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in World History I
HON 202 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in World History II
HON 212 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Ethics
HON 232 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Economics
HON 251 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Literature and Philosophy I
HON 252 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Literature and Philosophy II
HON 262 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in Mathematics
HON 270 01 Main 3.000 Honors Seminar in International Relations
HON 355 01 Main 3.000 Honors Independent Study Abroad
HON 437 01 Main 3.000 Senior Honors Thesis
HON 440 01 Main 3.000 Honors Professional Engagement Project