Honors Program
Sam Houston State University
Faculty who teach honors courses represent the finest teachers and scholars at our University. Faculty teaching honors seminar courses in Spring 2008 include the following:
HONORS 131 (Science Seminar)
Dr. Brian Cooper, Professor of Geology
Ph.D. University of Texas
Dr. Monte Thies, Professor of Biology
Ph.D.--Oklahoma State University
Dr. Renee James, Assistant Professor of Physics
Ph.D.--The University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Chris Randle, Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D.--Ohio State University
HONORS 162 (Honors Science)
Dr. Thomas Chasteen, Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D.--University of Colorado
Dr. Paula Deaton, Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D.--The University of Oklahoma
HONORS 275 (Fine Arts Seminar)
Kristina Hanssen, Professor of Theatre
M.F.A.--University of Missouri, Kansas City
Jennifer Pontius, Assistant Professor of Dance
M.F.A.--Florida State University
Michael Henderson, Associate Professor of Art
M.F.A--University of North Texas
Dr.Sheryl Murphy-Manley, Assistant Professor of Music
Ph.D.--The University of Texas at Austin
HONORS 475 (Humanities Seminar)
Dr. Andrew Lopenzina, Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D.--University of New Hampshire
Dr. Jeff Crane, Assistant Professor of History
Ph.D.--Washington State University
Dr. Kate Pierce, Assistant Professor of History
Ph.D. University of Virginia
Dr. Gene Young, Professor of English
Ph.D.--The University of Tennessee
Honors Program
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2120
(936) 294-1477
honors@shsu.edu