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SHSU offers 60+ graduate degrees. Call 936.339.0148 to speak to a representative.
Built for Working Educators
You already make a difference in the classroom. SHSU graduate programs help working educators expand their impact with flexible classes, respected credentials, and faculty who understand the realities of today’s schools. Move into leadership or advanced instructional roles while staying rooted in the work you love.
Your Path To Education Leadership
Explore Our Transformative Graduate Degrees Designed for Your Success
Deepen your expertise in designing instruction and curriculum that drives student learning. Ideal for teachers moving toward roles in coaching, content leadership, or curriculum design.
Prepare to lead a campus with confidence. Build the skills required for principal certification and step into assistant principal, principal, or district leadership roles.
Deepen your teaching practice with research based strategies and innovative classroom methods. Perfect for educators seeking to elevate their impact in diverse learning environments.
Build the knowledge and leadership tools needed to support learners Commented [HL8]: use accordion and operations in colleges and universities. Ideal for roles in student affairs, advising, academic services, or institutional leadership
Lead in today’s schools as a certified librarian and literacy advocate. Built around Texas School Librarian certification requirements, this program includes coursework in children’s literature, library management, digital tools, and instructional collaboration.
Support for Your Success
At the Graduate and Professional School, our commitment to your success goes beyond the classroom. We offer an array of services to support your academic and professional development.
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Academic Support
Writing and accountability study groups are offered to support graduate writing in a structured environment. Whether you need guidance with research papers, theses, or dissertations, we help you refine your work to its highest standard. We host a regular speaker series that will expose you to diverse perspectives, new research, and inspiring stories, fostering intellectual growth, and sparking thought-provoking discussions.
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Professional Support
We help you refine your interviewing skills and provide individualized consultations to support your professional goals. As mentors, faculty and staff are here to guide and support you throughout your academic journey. Their expertise, experience, and commitment to your success will help shape you into a confident and accomplished professional.
Invest in Your Future
A graduate degree from Sam Houston State University is a vital investment in your future. We're here to help you maximize your funding opportunities.
- $320 tuition cost per credit hour before financial aid *Not including fees
- 100+ Financial Aid and Assistance programs
- Best in Texas as a "Top Performer on Social Mobility" U.S. News & World Report 2023
Jessica Anderson | MEd School Leadership
"This program has guided me to decide the type of leader I would like to be when I get into the principal role..."

Grant Threatt | MEd Curriculum & Instruction
"I’ve encouraged many people that they can complete an advanced degree even with a busy life. Consistent discipline is the key to success and continued preparedness."
Ruben Garcia | MA Higher Education Administration
"During my graduate studies, the part I enjoyed the most was getting to learn and interact with the faculty. ....they go above and beyond!"
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