Overview

By collaborating with local organizations to produce works that require audience engagement, students of the Art and Social Practice program at Sam Houston State University generate awareness of social issues, unite communities, and become catalysts for change.

Features

Graduate students are provided with individual off-campus studio space in the newly renovated Natural Science and Art Research Center and have access to all facilities in the Dana G. Hoyt Fine Arts Building on campus, including public galleries, design studios, animation studios and computer labs, photography darkrooms, studio and digital photography labs, sculpture, ceramic, painting, and drawing studios.

Graduate assistantships are available in the university galleries, visual resource center, and undergraduate studios. Second and third-year MFA students will have the opportunity to teach in the department’s foundation program Workshop in Art Studio and History (WASH). These assistantships will provide MFA students with the opportunity to work alongside faculty and gain experience in gallery practices and operations.

Students will work directly with local art centers, museums, galleries, advocates, non-profits, and visiting artists on community-based projects. Their work is displayed publicly at the end of their first year and at the conclusion of the program, including a collaborative publication and thesis exhibition featuring work from third-year students.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Professional & Social Practice

Socially Engaged Art

Contemporary Art and Theory

Research Methods in Art

Art History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the admissions application on ApplyTexas and pay the $50 ($90 for international students) application fee.
Official transcript from undergraduate degree granting institution

Supplemental materials specific to Art and Social Practice:

Resume or CV

3 Letters of Recommendation including contact information

Digital portfolio
Statement of Intent

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17988 USD / year

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In-State

9888 USD / year

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Living costs

Huntsville

United States

964 - 1786 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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