The Undergraduate Nursing Honors Program mission is to prepare students at the baccalaureate level in nursing science and leadership. This program is designed to enhance the educational experience of high-achieving undergraduate nursing majors by focusing on the development of nursing science. Honors program students enjoy working with a faculty mentor on research, taking special honors sections of selected courses, completing an honor’s project, and presenting their work at a professional conference or poster session.
The benefits the Honors Program offers for Nursing students include:
- Dedicated Academic Advising by the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
- Working closely with experienced faculty mentors
- Experiential Learning Activities to develop nursing science and leadership skills
- Being part of a close-knit group at a nationally ranked school and university Attending professional conference(s)
- Being a part of a special learning community targeted for Nursing Honors students
- Opportunity for a personalized recommendation letter from faculty mentors
- Development of leadership skills to increase opportunity and competitiveness for scholarships
- Honors designation on University of Texas transcript
