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Sam Houston State University :
University boosts 170 fields of study
For 140 years , Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement . Its motto , “ The Measure of a Life is its Service ,” echoes across SHSU ’ s seven colleges and beyond its Texas campus through student research , creative endeavors , service learning , volunteering and more .
Named for Sam Houston , Texas ’ greatest hero , SHSU continually strives to honor its historical roots through academic excellence that includes exceptional teaching from faculty members who care as much about their students ’ success as they do about furthering the knowledge of their fields .
While embracing its legacy , SHSU also strives to meet the needs of contemporary students , both traditional and online . With a variety of fully online undergraduate and graduate degrees and numerous certificates and certifications , all of which are taught by on campus professors , SHSU Online has the option you ’ re looking for to reach your academic , personal , and professional goals .
With a student population of over 21,500 , Sam Houston State University offers graduate , professional , and baccalaureate degrees , as well as professional and graduate certificates , in more than 170 fields of study through eight schools and colleges . We offer classes across three campuses as well as online . We have something for everyone .
Sam Houston State is classified as a “ Doctoral Research University ” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education and was recently recognized by U . S . News and World Report for being among the best in the country for online graduate programs . In addition , the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education classified SHSU as a “ Community Engaged ” university . This honor has been awarded to 311 public institutions nationwide and acknowledges the university ’ s significant commitment to serving the community .
Austin College initially occupied the current site of Sam Houston State University . In 1876 , it was moved to Sherman , but Austin Hall , which was dedicated in 1851 with Texas
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