SHSU Senior Brochure

BE BOLD. #BEABEARKAT

S A M H O U S TO N S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y H U N T S V I L L E ,

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PROGRAM S OF STU DY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

shsu.edu/COBA

shsu.edu/COSET

Accounting BBA

Agricultural Business BS Agricultural Communications BS Agricultural Engineering Technology BS Agriculture MS Animal Science BS Biology BA, BS, MS Biomedical Sciences BS Chemistry BS, MS Composite Science BS Computing and Information Science MS Computing Science BS Construction Management BS Cybersecuity BS Digital and Cyber Forensic Science PhD Digital Forensics MS Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology BS Engineering Design Technology BS Engineering Technology BS Engineering Technology - Electronics BS Engineering Technology - Safety Management BS Engineering Technology Civil Engineering 2+2 BS* Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering 2+2 BS* Environmental Science BS Forensic Chemistry BS Geography BA, BS Geographic Information Systems MS

Accounting MS Banking and Financial Institutions BBA Business Administration MBA Economics BBA Entrepreneurship BBA Executive MBA in Banking and Financial Institutions** Finance BBA General Business Administration BBA Administration with PGA Golf Management Concentration BBA Human Resource Management BBA International Business BBA Management BBA Management Information Systems BBA Marketing BBA Project Management MS Supply Chain Management BBA

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES shsu.edu/COHS Bilingual Health Care Studies BA Dietetics MS Exercise Science- Clinical BS Fashion Merchandising BA, BS Food Science and Nutrition BS Food Service Management BA, BS Health Care Administration BS Health Care Quality and Safety MS Health Sciences BS Human Performance and Wellness Management BS Interior Design BA, BS Kinesiology BS Kinesiology – Sport and Human Performance MS** Nursing BSN**

Geology BS Information Assurance and Cybersecurity MS Interdisciplinary Agriculture BS Mathematics BA, BS, MS Mathematics MA Mechanical Engineering Technology BS Physics BS Plant and Soil Sciences BS Statistics MS Sustainable Agriculture and Food Environment MAg Software Engineering BS

Nursing LVN to BSN Nursing RN to BSN** Public Health BS Sport Management MS

COLLEGE OF OSTE0PATHIC MEDICINE shsu.edu/COM Osteopathic Medicine DO*

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION shsu.edu/COE Comparative and Global Education MEd Counseling MA Counselor Education PhD Curriculum and Instruction MEd** Developmental Education Administration EdD Education BS Educational Leadership EdD Higher Education Administration MA Higher Education Leadership EdD Instructional Leadership MEd Instructional Systems Design and Technology MEd, EdD Library Science MLS Literacy EdD Reading/Language Arts MEd School Counseling MEd School Leadership MEd Special Education MA Special Education MEd TESOL MEd

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND MEDIA shsu.edu/CAM Animation BFA Art and Social Practice, MFA Art BA Band Studies MA Dance BFA, MFA Digital Media MA Digital Media Production MFA Film and TV Production BFA Graphic Design BFA Mass Communication BA Music BA, BM, MM Music Therapy BM Musical Theatre BFA Photography BFA Studio Art BFA Theatre BFA

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE shsu.edu/CJ Criminal Justice BA, BS

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES shsu.edu/CHSS Clinical Psychology MA, PhD Communication Studies BA, BS Communication Studies MA Creative Writing, Editing, & Publishing MFA English BA, MA English MA/Creative Writing, Editing and Publishing MFA Dual Degree French BA History BA**, MA History BS Integrated Studies BS Philosophy BA Political Science BA, BS Political Science MA Psychology BS** Psychology MA Public Administration MPA School Psychology SSP Sociology BA Sociology BS Sociology MA Spanish BA, MA Technical Communication MA

PRE-PROFESSIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL CURRICULUM shsu.edu/OPPA

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Physical Therapy

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dental Pre-Medical Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry

Criminal Justice MS Criminal Justice PhD Criminal Justice and Criminology MA Criminal Justice Leadership and Management MS Forensic Science MS, PhD Homeland Security Studies BA, BS Homeland Security Studies MS Victim Services Management MS Victim Studies BA, BS

Main Campus Online The Woodlands Center * Requires transfer to UT Tyler ** S ome programs may require some classroom or lab attendance.

Please visit shsu.edu/degrees for a full listing.

Concentrations may be available.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE IS SIMPLE AT SHSU BEARKAT PROMISE

FINANCIAL AID

shsu.edu/bearkatpromise

shsu.edu/finaid // (936) 294-1774

The Bearkat Promise guarantees all participating students enough grant and scholarship funds to cover the cost of mandatory* tuition and fees for 15 credit hours per semester!

Financial aid consists of grants, scholarships, loans and work study. Most aid, except for some scholarships, are based on individual need and eligibility.

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*The Bearkat Promise does not cover other non-mandatory fees.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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shsu.edu/scholarships // (936) 294-1774

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The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office administers more than 600 scholarships for achievement in academic, leadership, honors and extracurricular activities. SHSU uses a streamlined application, Scholarships4Kats, allowing students to be automatically considered for all relevant scholarships. Once accepted to SHSU, students have access to the online scholarship application portal.

SMITH-HUTSON SCHOLARSHIP

GRANTS are gift aid and do not have to be repaid.

SCHOLARSHIPS are generally merit-based gifts that do not require repayment.

LOANS must be repaid with interest.

WORK STUDY provides wages for parttime employment with SHSU.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on October 1. For faster processing, apply online at studentaid.gov.

The school code for SHSU is 003606.

The FAFSA priority deadline is November 1 (Fall and Spring) and September 30 (Spring only).

// smith-hutson.shsu.edu

The Smith-Hutson Scholarship is intent on building a community of scholars who demonstrate academic achievement, service and leadership. Students awarded Smith-Hutson Scholarships may receive financial support up to a maximum of $18,500 per academic year for up to four years for incoming freshmen. Incoming freshmen applicants must be residents of Texas, demonstrate academic and leadership potential, plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree at SHSU, demonstrate financial need, and be admitted for Fall 2021 at SHSU. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) prior to submitting their scholarship application.

ESTIMATED COST PER SEMESTER* TEXAS RESIDENT TUITION AND FEES (12 HOURS) BOOKS AND SUPPLIES (APPROXIMATE)

$4,648* $500

RESIDENCE HALL (residence halls range from $2,112–$3,292)

$2,639

MEAL PLAN

$2,068

APPROXIMATE COST (PER SEMESTER)

$9,855

OPTIONAL PARKING PERMIT (ONE YEAR)

$198

* B ased on Fall 2020 rates and subject to change. Please contact the Cashier’s Office for the most up-to-date financial information. For international and out-of-state costs, please go to shsu.edu/cost.

APPLY

IN A FEW EASY STEPS Apply as a freshman if you are in your final year of high school. Visit the link below to find all the information and resources you need to determine if you are ready to be a freshman Bearkat.

Learn more // shsu.edu/admissions COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR SHSU

Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee at shsu.edu/apply.

SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPT Ask your high school to send an electronic

official high school transcript with GPA, date of (expected) graduation and graduation plan to Sam Houston State University (code: 003606).

SUBMIT YOUR TEST SCORES Contact the appropriate testing agency

to request an electronic submission of your test scores be sent to SHSU.

SAT school code 6643 ACT school code 4162 T est optional admissions are available during COVID-19 delays.

APPLICATION DEADLINES FALL // August 1 SPRING // December 1 SUMMER // May 15

REQUIREMENTS Eligible applicants should graduate high school with one of the following diploma types: Foundations with Endorsement(s)* or Distinguished Level of Achievement.

AUTOMATIC ACCEPTANCE** Automatic acceptance for top 10% regardless of high school GPA or ACT or SAT score.

HIGH SCHOOL GPA RANGE

ACT

SAT (EVIDENCE-BASED READING/WRITING + MATH)

3.5 – 4.0+

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930

3.0 – 3.49

19

1010

2.5 – 2.99

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1110

2.25 – 2.49

25

1210

2.24 & BELOW

CONSIDERED BY REVIEW ONLY

CONSIDERED BY REVIEW ONLY

* The endorsement earned must be noted on the transcript provided. ** Based on a 4.0 scale

SHOW THE BEARKAT SPIRIT

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17 NCAA Division I athletic teams

NCAA DIVISION I SPORTS TEAMS WOMEN

MEN

Basketball

Baseball

Bowling

Basketball

Cross Country

Cross Country

Golf

Football

Indoor Track & Field

Golf

Outdoor Track & Field

Indoor Track & Field

Soccer

Outdoor Track & Field

Softball Tennis Volleyball

RECREATIONAL SPORTS // recsports.shsu.edu The Recreational Sports Center offers a weight room and cardio area, a climbing and bouldering wall, a swimming pool, an indoor track, and basketball and volleyball courts. Membership is included with your tuition and fees as a full-time student. Enjoy a variety of programming such as: ■

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INTRAMURAL SPORTS – Compete and have fun with your friends on campus in individual and team competitions.

CLUB SPORTS – Over 18 student organizations compete regionally and nationally in their chosen sport. Join teams in sports such as lacrosse, volleyball, wrestling, rugby, or even Quidditch! For the virtual gaming fans, we have an eSports club with over 200 members.

AQUATICS & SAFETY – Get CPR-certified, become a lifeguard or swim for fitness.

OUTDOOR RECREATION – Challenge yourself on the climbing wall, rent gear or join us on one of our weekend adventure trips.

FITNESS – Try any one of our GroupX classes, work out with a personal trainer or meet with a nutrition educator to get your fitness goals on track.

SPECIAL EVENTS – Stop by Johnson Coliseum for a concert, basketball game or volleyball game. Join us for special events throughout the year such as RecFest, FitFest, Sammypalooza, Heart Health Week and many more.

Download the Rec Sports mobile app or visit us online.

FRIENDSHIPS THAT LAST

Research shows that students who live on campus have higher GPAs and are more likely to graduate in four years. But it’s about more than good grades.

When you live in one of SHSU’s many on-campus residences, you’ll adjust more quickly to university life, have easy access to classrooms and dining facilities, and develop lifelong friendships.

Learn more // shsu.edu/reslife

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residence halls and apartments

277

student organizations

3,600 resident Bearkats

LET YOUR KATTRIBUTES

SHINE BE PROUD // #BEABEARKAT

Ethics

Career Ready

Living by a moral compass for honest, responsible behavior

Being self-reflective and flexible; dependable and courageous

Communication

Developing healthy relationships, successful interactions, and deep learning

Teamwork

Being part of a culture of collaboration that produces more and better results

Critical Thinking

Analyzing and evaluating in order to make informed and thoughtful decisions

REQUEST INFORMATION // shsu.edu/beabearkat #BEABEARKAT 1-866-BEARKAT // SHSU.EDU BOX 2418 // HUNTSVILLE, TX 77341

CAMPUS TOURS

SATURDAY@SAM

SHSU offers tours during weekdays and on specified evenings and Saturdays. Spanish and virtual campus experiences and programs are also available. To schedule an appointment, call Visitor Services at (936) 294-1844, email seesam@shsu.edu or visit our website at shsu.edu/visit.

SHSU offers campus preview days in both the spring and the fall. Learn more and sign up online at shsu.edu/saturday.