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Health Sciences and Kinesiology Undergraduate Honors College

The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology Undergraduate departmental honors experience is made up of a select group of students who seek academic challenge and best represent the rigor of a health sciences & kinesiology education. Acceptance to the Honors College offers students the following benefits:

  • Advanced honors level courses taught by distinguished faculty
  • Undergraduate research opportunities
  • Funding opportunities for research and professional conference travel support
  • Priority course registration
  • Experimental learning opportunities
  • Honors seal of distinction on diploma and transcripts

Honors Requirements

  • Completion of one experiential learning project per year (examples: study abroad, internship, leadership, volunteer position, etc.)
  • Required Honors College Courses
    • Exercise science, sport management, and nutrition and food science majors enroll in research seminars during their junior and senior year to guide them through the research process and completion of an honors thesis.
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Admission Requirements for Current Students

To be eligible a student must have:

  • Earned at least 15 Georgia Southern hours prior to the semester in which they are to be admitted
  • A 3.3 or higher institutional GPA
  • Enough remaining time to degree completion to allow for completion of departmental honors course requirements and the Honors Thesis
  • Letter of recommendation from a Georgia Southern faculty member
  • A complete application with answers to questions about academic goals, experiential learning, and the Honors Thesis

Admission is competitive as we have many more strong applicants than available spaces in the Program.

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Why participate in Honors in Health Sciences and Kinesiology?

Students who complete the honors requirements in health sciences and kinesiology are more competitive for graduate school, physical therapy programs, and careers. Students have the opportunity to work with faculty mentors on in-depth research or applied projects which will enhance post-graduation opportunities. In addition to research, students gain hands-on learning that contributes to personal and professional development.

Last updated: 8/5/2021

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Department of
Health Sciences and Kinesiology

Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus
Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology Dept #4076
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Phone: 912-344-2548
Fax: 912-344-3490

Georgia Southern University Statesboro Campus
Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology
P.O. Box 8076
Statesboro, GA 30460

Phone: 912-478-0200
hk-office@georgiasouthern.edu

Physical Activity Lifestyle (PAL) Program
Email: palprogram@georgiasouthern.edu

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Clinical Internship/Practicum Experience Update

Many of the clinical programs offered by the Waters College of Health Professions require a clinical internship or practicum experience to fulfill degree requirements. Pursuant to the University's legal agreements, participants in clinical experiences are required to abide by the workplace rules of the clinical site. The University is aware of recent federal requirements that would mandate vaccination against COVID-19 for those working in certain settings, including health care. At this time, we expect that these new requirements may significantly impact our ability to locate a placement for students who remain unvaccinated. As always, WCHP will continue to make every effort to place students at clinical sites. However, please be aware that we may be unable to locate a site to accept unvaccinated students, which may cause a delay or inability to progress and complete the program of study.

Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology • hk-office@georgiasouthern.edu