Named for Sam Houston, Texas’ greatest hero, Sam Houston State University continually strives to honor its historical roots through academic excellence that includes exceptional teaching from faculty.
- 62 Masters
- 18,790 Students
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Education & Training (18)
- M.F.A. Art and Social Practice
- M.A. Counseling
- M.Ed. Education
- M.A. Psychology
- M.Ed. School Counseling
- M.Ed. School Leadership
- M.A. Special Education
- M.Ed. Special Education
- M.Ed. Teaching and Learning
Business & Management (17)
- M.Sc. Accounting
- M.Sc. Agriculture
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.A. Digital Media
- M.F.A. Digital Media Production
- M.A. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Project Management
- M.Ed. School Leadership
- M.Sc. Statistics
Social Sciences (16)
- M.Sc. Accounting
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.A. Counseling
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Psychology
- M.Ed. School Counseling
- LSSP School Psychology
- M.Sc. Sociology
- M.A. Spanish
Humanities (11)
- MFA Dance
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- M.L.S. Library Science
- M.M. Music
- M.A. Political Science
- M.Ed. Reading/Language Arts
- M.Sc. Sociology
- M.A. Spanish
Medicine & Health (8)
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Dietetics
- M.A. Psychology
- LSSP School Psychology
- M.Sc. Sport Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
- M.Sc. Agriculture
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Dietetics
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.A. Mathematics
- LSSP School Psychology
- M.Sc. Statistics
Applied Sciences & Professions (7)
- M.A. Counseling
- M.Sc. Dietetics
- M.Sc. Digital Forensics
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- M.Sc. Sociology
Arts, Design & Architecture (6)
- M.F.A. Art and Social Practice
- M.A. Band Studies
- MFA Dance
- M.M. Music
Computer Science & IT (4)
- M.Sc. Digital Forensics
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- M.S.A.T Athletic Training
- M.Sc. Sport Management
Journalism & Media (3)
- M.A. Digital Media
- M.F.A. Digital Media Production
Law (3)
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
Engineering & Technology (1)
- M.Sc. Chemistry
About
History
For more than 139 years, SHSU has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The measure of a Life is Its Service,” resonates among its 21,500+ students and echoes across eight colleges and beyond its Huntsville roots.
Education
With over 90 bachelor's degree programs, more than 60 master’s degree programs and 10 doctoral programs, including the nation’s first PhD in Forensic Science, SHSU offers an exceptional college experience. SHSU continually strives to meet the needs of contemporary students, both traditional and online.
Research
The Sam Houston State University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is committed to partnering with faculty and staff to promote, facilitate, and enhance scholarly activities through sponsored projects.
Career
An education from Sam Houston State University prepares graduates to be a vital part of the world. It gives them the theoretical and practical knowledge to understand and solve challenges. It equips them with the experience and confidence to become effective leaders. It develops in them a heart for service to their communities.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
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Student services
- Locate funding opportunities, collaborators & resources
- Enhance quality of proposals submitted for external funding
- Develop proposals for submission
- Assist with budget development
- Negotiate contracts with sponsors
- Support intellectual property disclosures and assists with the
- commercialization
- Protect faculty, staff, students and participants during their research
- Develop publicity
Housing services
All 26 of our residence halls and apartments provide economical and convenient living for students. We house approximately 3300 Bearkats, providing one of the widest varieties of living options in this region of the country.
Library services
The Newton Gresham Library serves the research needs of the Sam Houston State University community. The library holds over 1.3 million books, bound periodicals, and government documents and a variety of formats, including multimedia, digital collections, microforms, microfiche, phonograph records, videotape, and newspapers.
Medical services
The Student Health Center, located at the corner of Avenue J and Bearkat Boulevard, provides comprehensive routine health services and education to currently enrolled students.
Accreditation
Sam Houston State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.
Student Reviews
Why sam houston is the better place
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Education is pretty standard Good laboratory facilities
For instance, I have researched with Basak Ince, Ph.D. about intuitive eating. I have prepared all ethics committee folders and contributed to the writing section. At the end of the data, I enhanced my SPSS skills and learn how to evaluate the results fro
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
At MEF University, there were a lot of opportunities to gain experience in the statistical and research part of the area.
SHSU Online
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
They have great online graduate programs.
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