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Our Colleges

SHSU hosts 9 separate colleges among its Huntsville and Conroe campuses: Arts and Media, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Osteopathic Medicine, Science and Engineering Technology, and SHSU Polytechnic.
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Areas of Study at Sam Houston State

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College of Arts and Media

Inspiring and educating creative artists and media professionals through five dynamic departments: Art, Dance, Mass Communication, Theatre & Musical Theatre, and the School of Music.

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College of Business Administration

Offering a comprehensive range of majors and real-world learning experiences to prepare students for today’s business challenges.

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College of Criminal Justice

One of the nation’s largest and oldest programs, offering expertise in criminology, law, psychology, sociology, and more.

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College of Education

Preparing future educators and leaders through focused programs in teaching, leadership, counseling, and library science.

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College of Health Sciences

Promoting health and quality of life through programs in Nursing, Public Health, Human Sciences, and Kinesiology.

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Humanities and Social Sciences

Fostering personal growth and civic responsibility through studies in communication, history, psychology, languages, and more.

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College of Osteopathic Medicine

Training osteopathic physicians to serve the healthcare needs of Texas with a focus on community-based care.

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Science & Engineering Technology

Offering programs in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, and more — with pathways to professional degrees in medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary science.

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Polytechnic College

Providing hands-on, career-focused education through applied associate degrees and certificates that lead directly to employment.