Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University is a multi-purpose
state university that exists to meet the needs of
a civilized community by providing to the community
educational opportunities and resources of the highest
quality. The university has evolved into a federation
of colleges and programs which provides a climate
of intellectual freedom with academic programs to
enable its students to become informed, thoughtful,
and productive citizens with the skills necessary
to evaluate issues critically and to appreciate
the cultural and aesthetic values of life.
The
College of Humanities and Social Sciences provides
an essential component to a liberal arts education:
understanding human beings in their diversity as
expressed in their literatures, histories, ideas,
values, oral and written expressions, and behavior.
By promoting analytic, interpretive, interpersonal,
and communication skills, the College of Humanities
and Social Sciences facilitates personal growth,
competent professionalism, and responsible citizenship.
Department
of Psychology and Philosophy
The Department of Psychology and Philosophy supports
the Mission Statement of the University and that
of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The Department is committed to providing a quality
educational environment conducive to scholarship
and the acquisition of knowledge and applicable
skills. We recognize that this ideal requires the
effective use of faculty expertise and creativity,
a sensitivity to needs of university and community,
as well as a genuine concern for the abilities and
goals of students.
