Sam Houston State University Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Administrative Officers

Dean Jaimie L. Hebert, Ph.D.
Associate Dean Mary F. Plishker, Ph.D.
Associate Dean Dana E. Nicolay, M.F.A.
Associate Dean Keri L. Rogers, Ph.D.
Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences TBA, Chair
Department of Art Sharon A. King, M.A., Chair
Department of Biological Sciences Matthew P. Rowe, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Chemistry Richard E. Norman, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Computer Science Peter A. Cooper, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Geography and Geology Marcus Gillespie, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Mathematics and Statistics Mark Klespis, Ph.D., Interim Chair
School of Music James M. Bankhead,D.M.A., Chair
Department of Physics E. Rex Isham, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Theatre and Dance Penelope A. Hasekoester, M.F.A., Chair

 

Mission

The College of Arts and Sciences embraces the traditional aims of a liberal arts education: a critical understanding of diverse cultures as expressed in their literature, art, ideas and values. The College also strives to foster analytic, interpretive, creative, and interpersonal abilities, as well as communication skills, both oral and written, which are fundamental to functioning effectively in the University and in the larger community. In providing educational foundations which enable students to develop, evaluate and express ideas critically, the College hopes to contribute to the formation of responsible citizens and competent professionals.

Academic Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of 10 academic units: Agricultural Sciences; Art; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Computer Science, Geography and Geology; Mathematics and Statistics; Music; Physics; and Theatre and Dance.

 

Major Degree(s)
B.S.
B.S.
B.S.
B.S.
B.S.
B.A.A.S.
B.F.A.
B.F.A.
B.A., B.F.A.
Biology B.A., B.S.
Chemistry B.S.
Computing Science B.S.
Computer Animation B.F.A
Dance B.A., B.F.A.
Environmental Science B.S.
Forensic Chemistry B.S.
Geography B.A., B.S.
Geology B.S.
B.S.
B.S.
B.S.
B.S.
B.S.
Mathematics B.A., B.S.
Music B.A., B.M.
Music Therapy B.M.
Music Therapy-Correctional B.M.
Musical Theatre B.F.A.
Photography B.A., B.S.
Physics B.S.
Theatre B.F.A.

Note: This listing of undergraduate degree programs is correct as of December, 2005 and does not include those degree programs being phased out.

Highlights

  • Faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences have been recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise through national grants and awards, publications, presentations, and performances.
  • Undergraduate research is encouraged through partnerships with faculty members.
  • Students in the College of Arts and Sciences have presented, published and performed nationally and internationally.
  • Mathematics Tutoring Center – The Mathematics Tutoring Center provides free tutoring in mathematics and statistics courses.
  • The College of Arts and Sciences collaborates with the College of Criminal Justice to coordinate the program in Forensic Science.
  • The College of Arts and Sciences houses the Sam Houston State University Center of Excellence in Digital Forensics.
  • The Theatre/Dance program has been rated as at top 10 Musical Theatre program in the nation by Broadway Theatre Project.
  • Departments in the College of Arts and Sciences host state and regional conferences, symposiums, and festivals.
  • Numerous fine arts events are scheduled on campus throughout the year including art gallery exhibits, interdisciplinary musical theatre performances, dance performances, music recitals, and theatre productions.

Scholarships

Sam Houston State University offers academic scholarship opportunities for beginning freshmen who excel in areas of academic achievement and leadership and competitive scholarship opportunities for current SHSU and transfer undergraduate students. Information for these scholarships may be obtained from the Academic Scholarship Office, SHSU, Huntsville, TX 77341-2120; Telephone 936-294-1672; E-mail scholarships@shsu.edu.

• Clay & Margaret B. Smith Memorial Arts & Sciences Scholarship – Recipient must be a fulltime sophomore, junior or senior in any major within the College of Arts & Sciences, demonstrate financial need, and have 2.8 grade point average. The amount of the scholarship is $1000 per year. The application submission deadline is April 15. Contact the College of Arts& Sciences, (936)294-1401 for more information.

For additional information on the academic programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, visit our website .

Contact Information
College of Arts and Sciences
Sam Houston State University
Lee Drain Building, Suite 200
Box 2209
Huntsville, TX 77341-2209
(936) 294-1401
(281) 657-6436 (Houston number)
(936) 294-1598 (Fax)
www.shsu.edu/coas
coas@shsu.edu