George M. Luckey, Jr. Academic Honors Program

Dr. Philip  Krummrich , Director

010 Fields Hall (basement)

150 University Blvd., UPO 665

Morehead, KY 40351

606-783-2726
https://moreheadstate.edu/student-support/academic-honors/

The George M. Luckey, Jr. Academic Honors Program is an academically enriched program that provides highly motivated students with small classes, direct and personal contact with faculty members, involvement in their research, and greater curriculum flexibility. No more than 20 students per year will be admitted to the program. Those who are admitted will receive the Honors Scholarship. This scholarship covers tuition, room and board, fees and books. Honors students will also receive up to $1,500 toward the cost of a required education abroad experience.

Students will be required to:

  1. Participate in Undergraduate Research Fellowships, and to keep records of involvement in research, presentations and publications;
  2. Complete four approved service projects during their four years in the program and to keep records of their activities;
  3. Develop the ability to learn independently through three required experiences - self-education, honors-enhanced study and the senior honors project; and
  4. Be exposed to the world beyond our national borders through the required education abroad experience.

Honors Program Requirements

  1. HON 100 (one hour)

  2. HON 200 (three hours)

  3. HON 205 (three hours)

  4. HON 210 (three hours)

  5. HON 215 (three hours)

  6. HON 299 (one hour)

  7. HON 300 (one hour)

  8. HON 490 (one hour)

Notes: HON 299, HON 300: (to be taken twice), HON 490: (maximum of 6 hours), HON 200, 205, 210 and 215 will fulfill requirements in general education. HON 200 can be completed as an alternative to the second required writing class (ENG 200). HON 205 will satisfy Knowledge: Arts and Humanities. HON 210 will satisfy Ethics and Civil Engagement: Social and Behavioral Sciences. HON 215 will satisfy one of the two required courses in Knowledge: Natural Science.

For more information or application instructions, contact the Honors Program Director, 010 Fields Hall, Morehead, KY 40351, 606-783-2205 or 606-783-2726 or visit https://moreheadstate.edu/student-support/academic-honors/. For additional scholarship information, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/scholarships.