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Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

About

Established in 1879, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) was the first teacher preparation institute in Texas! Today the college thrives with a rich legacy of preparing exceptional educators and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of students. SHSU offers a variety of programs including a bachelor’s degree in education and an alternative certification program. These specialized programs are accredited, recognized and award winning at the state and national level.

  • College or University
  • Huntsville

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
Sam Houston State University

Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Bachelor of Science in Education

  • In-person

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

Relevant Links

Program

Program Info

The Bachelor of Science in Education degree at SHSU offers several certification pathways for you to choose from:

  • Early Childhood (Pre-K through grade 3)
  • Elementary (Early Childhood- grade 6)
  • Middle (Grades 4-8)
  • Secondary (Grades 7-12) 

Bilingual and special education certification can be added to many of the degree plans. If you want to teach at the secondary level (high school), you will double major in education and the subject area you want to teach. 

If you pursue certification in agriculture or fine arts, each program has its own unique degree plan. Learn more about each certification pathway on SHSU’s College of Education Undergraduate Programs page.    

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Aug. 01, 2025

    Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $5,139

    In State Tuition

  • $12,159

    Out of State Tuition

  • $35

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Sam Houston State University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Sam Houston State University to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

Loan Forgiveness

Teach Grant programs offer $4,000 per year for students majoring in high needs areas. To qualify, you must serve as a full-time teacher for at least four academic years at a low-income school. 

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Agriculture 6-12
Art Pre-K-12
Bilingual / Spanish
Biology 7-12
Dance 6-12
Elementary Education 4-8
Elementary Education Pre-K-6
English / Social Studies 4-8
English 4-8
English 7-12
Family & Consumer Sciences 6-12
Gifted
Health Pre-K-12
History 7-12
Journalism 7-12
Mathematics / Science 4-8
Mathematics 4-8
Mathematics 7-12
Music Pre-K-12
Physical Education Pre-K-12

Stats

Gender

  • Male

  • Female

    7%

    93%

Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races

    1%

    1%

    12%

    19%

    0%

    62%

    5%

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