College Overview
1st Teacher Prep in Texas
19 Graduate Degrees
4 Departments
Top Ranked Programs
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#1
Doctorate in Student Counseling
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#1
Doctorate in School Counseling/Guidance Services
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#2
Best Teacher Education School in Southwest U.S.
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#3
Best Reading Teacher Education School in Texas
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#3
Best Grade Specific Bachelor's in Texas
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#16
Best Online Master's in Curriculum and Instruction
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#9
Best Online Master's in Special Education
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#3
Best Online Master's in Reading and Literacy
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#5
Best Online Master's of Library Science
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#9
Best Doctorate in Reading Teacher Education Programs
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Vision
Preparing Leaders to Impact an Evolving World.
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Mission
Today's learners, tomorrow's leaders
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Beliefs
What we all do matters.
Innovation fosters creativity, critical thinking, and passion.
Relevant experiences promote growth and inspire change.
Positive relationships influence success.
Student Population
2,345
Total Students
History
Sam Houston Normal Institute was established in 1879 to prepare teachers for service across the state of Texas. We proudly claim being the first educator preparation institute west of the Mississippi. Over the years, curriculum expanded, and additional areas of study were added and the name was changed. In 1923, Sam Houston Normal Institute became Sam Houston Teachers College. The college’s educational mission continued to broaden and in 1969 became Sam Houston State University. We like to say the university grew up around the College of Education and that our roots run deep in preparing the best educators in the state of Texas.