 Welcome to the Department of Psychology and Philosophy at
Sam Houston State University!
Greetings!
Psychology defined is the science of behavior and mental processes. As a discipline, psychology covers a broad field including the interrelationships between brain, environment, and behavior. The undergraduate degree in psychology at SHSU is a bachelor of science degree oriented toward admission to graduate school and is useful for obtaining employment in such areas as human resources, community relations, human services, correctional institutions, and rehabilitation facilities among others. To familiarize you with the undergraduate degree requirements, please take a moment to review the brochure Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, including a sample 4-Year Core Course Curriculum. The Undergraduate Application for Admission, application filing deadlines, and other useful links may be found through the Admissions website.
Students interested in pursuing a master of arts degree in psychology at SHSU may choose from the areas of clinical, school, or general psychology. The requirements for acceptance into our masters' programs are detailed in a printable brochure found at the M.A. Programs link provided at the top of this page. Program descriptions are available at each specific program link. Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology will find the description, requirements, and other relevant information by clicking the link to the Ph.D. program located at the top of this page.
SAM is pleased to offer a bachelor of arts program in Philosophy. If you are a person of wide-ranging interests and an abiding curiosity then philosophy is for you. Visit our Philosophy webpage to discover more about our philosophers and our program.
The Student Advising and Mentoring Center welcomes inquiries into SHSU programs and offers general academic support.
Thank you for visiting Sam Houston State University!
Sincerely,
Donna M. Desforges, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
For more information contact: psy_www@shsu.edu |
