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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

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 Final Defense, BEYOND RESISTANCE: HOW COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS NAVIGATE IDENTITY AND BELONGING IN POST-DEI INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENTS

June 15th, 2026, at 1:00 PM, via Zoom:

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Dissertation Final Defense, PERSPECTIVES, OBSERVATIONS, EXPERIENCES OF HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY ON EMERGENCY REMOTE TEACHING IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND DURING COVID-19

June 17th, 2026, at 10:00 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 Final Defense, DIGITAL SEMIOTICS: A COMPREHENSIVE LITERATURE REVIEW OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN ONLINE AFFINITY SPACES

June 24th, 2026, at 2:00 PM, via Zoom:

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Dissertation Final Defense, A QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG STUDENT LOANS AND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT SALARIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: A NATIONAL, CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS

June 29th, 2026, at 11:30 AM, at The Woodlands Center Room 111.

Dissertation Proposal Defense, SUPERVISION IN COLOR: THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF BLACK COUNSELOR SUPERVISORS IN CROSS-CULTURAL SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

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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Dissertation Final Defense, EXAMINING TEXAS K-12 EDUCATORS’ PERCEPTIONS ON TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR EFFECTIVE RESPONSE DURING CRISIS EVENTS IN TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

June 30th, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at The Woodlands Center Room 111 and via Zoom:

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Dissertation Final Defense, "I BELONG IN THE ROOM": A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY ON BLACK COUNSELORS IN TRAININBG EXPERIENCING IMPOSTER PHENOMENON

July 1st, 2026, at 11:00 AM, via Zoom:

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Graduate Programs

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