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College of Education Graduate Programs

The College of Education offers graduate programs at every level for professionals seeking to become leaders in public schools, libraries, instructional systems design, higher education, adult education, and private practice. Students can earn Masters and Doctoral degrees, certifications, and/or certificates and be well prepared to advance their career as a School Principal, Superintendent, School Librarian, Counselor, or specialist in a number of areas.

Interested in Graduate School?

SHSU offers more than 60 high-quality graduate programs that empower you to advance your career, deepen your expertise, and achieve your personal and professional goals.

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Degree options

  • 13 master's degrees

  • 5 doctoral degrees

  • 6 advanced certifications

  • 13 certificates

Explore Your Options

Center for Research Excellence and Innovation

The Center for Research Excellence and Innovation started in the College of Education (COE) in 2022. The Center has since expanded to include a formal partnership with the College of Health Sciences (COHS). The mission of the Research Center aligns with Sam Houston State University’s call for academic excellence and enhanced reputation and visibility. 

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Dissertations

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Dissertation Proposal Defense, BEYOND THE PAGE: THE IMPACT OF AN AI TEXT-TO-SPEECH APPLICATION AND STUDENT READING SELF-EFFICACY

June 8th, 2026, at 11:00 AM, via Zoom:

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Dissertation Final Defense, COMPETENCIES NEEDED BY MID-LEVEL HOUSING PROFESSIONALS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN A SENIOR HOUSING OFFICER ROLE

June 18th, 2026, at 1:00 PM, via Zoom and at The Woodlands Center, Room 111:

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Dissertation Proposal Defense, MENTAL HEALTH IN THE BIBLE BELT: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY AMONG EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANS IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH

June 24th, 2026, at 11:00 AM, via Zoom:

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Dissertation Proposal Defense, A PHENOMENOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS WHO ADVOCATE IN LEGISLATIVE SPACES

June 24th, 2026, at 12:00 PM, via Zoom:

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Dissertation Proposal Defense, A PHENOMENOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS WHO ADVOCATE IN LEGISLATIVE SPACES

June 30th, 2026, at 11:00 AM, via Zoom:

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Dissertation Final Defense, LEARNING TO DIFFERENTIATE: AN INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS' SELF-EFFICACY AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES IN CLINICAL TEACHING IN NORTHEAST TEXAS

June 30th, 2026, at 1:00 PM, via Zoom:

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Contact COE Grad Programs

Graduate Programs

  • COE graduate program information
  • Applying to a COE grad program
  • Grad advising information
  • Hooding/commencement questions

Email

COEGraduatePrograms@shsu.edu

call us

936.294.4857