Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

School Overview

A Great Name in Texas Education

For more than 137 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The Measure of a Life is its Service,” echoes across SHSU’s seven colleges and beyond its Texas campus through student research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

Named for Sam Houston, Texas’ greatest hero, SHSU continually strives to honor its historical roots through academic excellence that includes exceptional teaching from faculty members who care as much about their students’ success as they do about furthering the knowledge of their fields.

While embracing its legacy, SHSU also strives to meet the needs of contemporary students, both traditional and online. With a variety of fully online undergraduate and graduate degrees and numerous certificates and certifications, all of which are taught by on campus professors, SHSU Online has the option you’re looking for to reach your academic, personal, and professional goals.

Contact Information

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341
Phone: 936.294.1111
Phone: (866) BEARKAT

Potential Careers

Dancer And Choreographer
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Musicians And Singers
Psychologists
Music Director/conductor
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Police - Detective

Potential Scholarships

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Bruce Fishkin Scholarship...
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