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The Technology Program was established as a department in 1912 to prepare manual arts teachers. The department still offers a teaching option; however, the curriculum is primarily oriented to providing educational foundations for those people interested in employment in technical or professional positions in industry.

Modern technology is an essential part of the totality of the human experience and as a discipline of study, is a complete part of knowledge. Technology, science, and the humanities interface to create today's body of formal knowledge. The Technology Program accepted the challenge of developing programs of study related to the technological segments of our society. Science pursues the reality that exists in the natural environment while technology studies the realities generated by mankind. Technology is concerned with the use of scientific principles and technological methods to make things happen.Sam Houston State University's Technology Program offers a broad and diversified, four-year program of study. We prepare students for a variety of careers. Technology students learn to draw upon the principles of management, physical and technological sciences, industry, liberal arts, and basic engineering for the solution of problems involving industrial products, services, materials and processes, and the supervision and management of the personnel involved.

The Mission of the Technology Program is to provide an educational program designed to assist students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experiences through which they may prepare themselves for rewarding and meaningful roles in a technology society.

The Technology Program prepares students for careers in constructionmanagemen, electronics, industrial management, and industrial education. Technology students learn to draw upon the principles of management, physical sciences, technology of industry, liberal arts and basic engineering for the solution of problems involving industrial products, services, materials and the supervision and management of personnel.

The program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology with emphases in the following areas:

Construction Management
Design and Development
Electronics
Industrial Education
Industrial Management

Technology Scholarships

Stephen Randel Scholarship: Awarded to an outstanding student participating in the Brazos Valley Regional Technology Student Competition held at Sam Houston State University each year during the month of April.

Dale Benke Scholarship: Awarded to an outstanding Sam Houston student majoring in the Technology program. This award is based on student need, contribution to Sam Houston state University, the Technology Program, and participation in technology-related student clubs/organizations.

The Greater Houston Builders Association/National Association of Home Builders: Awarded to an outstanding Construction Management major with a grade point average of 2.7 per semester and continue enrollment as a major in Construction Management with a minium of 12 semester hours each semester.

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