UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Notice

The degree outlines which follow are being studied at the time of printing this catalogue. Changes will be forthcoming and will be available as an addendum to this catalogue on the Sam Houston State University internet site: www.shsu.edu.

The University is authorized to grant five degrees at the undergraduate level. A student has the option of meeting the academic requirements for any degree as outlined in the catalogue at the time of admission or of meeting those listed in any later catalogue provided the requirements are met not later than six years from the effective date of the selected catalogue.

In the case of transfer students, and consistent with the core curriculum established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the above option is also available, including the use of the University catalogue current at the time the original institution was entered. Upon enrollment at the University, the transfer student is then under the above regulations just as though originally enrolled at Sam Houston State University.

Regardless of the degree sought, there are certain minimum requirements. The student is responsible for knowledge of the detailed requirements of the degree selected and any special requirements of the major and/or minor department.

Total Hours. A minimum of 128 semester hours including kinesiology or accepted substitutes is required for every degree. Every degree must contain a minimum of 124 academic hours.

Advanced Hours. Effective with the fall semester of 1998, at least 42 semester hours of advanced work must be completed for a degree. Good transcripts show a ratio of 50:50 lower division, upper division courses. No advanced work may be submitted for credit from a junior college.

Writing Enhanced Courses. Effective with the fall semester of 1991, all beginning freshmen students will be required to complete six writing enhanced courses (minimum of 18 semester hours) prior to their graduation. The six courses include ENG 164, ENG 165, two courses in the student's major, and two courses in any discipline.

Minimum Residence. To obtain a bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University, a student must complete at least 25 percent of the semester credit hours in residence, of which 24 semester credit hours must be advanced hours. For example, if the completion of a specific bachelor's degree requires 128 SCH, then at least 32 SCH must be earned in residence at Sam Houston State University and of which 24 SCH must be advanced hours (300-400 courses.)

Major. A major is defined for the degree sought. A minimum of 12 semester hours must be advanced and taken in residence. For more information, click here.

Minor. A minor is defined for the degree sought. A minimum of 6 semester hours must be advanced and taken in residence. For more information, click here

Grade Points. A minimum average of C in the total program and a minimum average of C in courses completed at Sam Houston State University in each major and minor field of study are required. However, a higher grade point average requirement may be established for a specific program. A student having a deficiency in grade points at the time of anticipated graduation must remove such deficiency by taking courses at the University.

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
CORE CURRICULUM -- FALL 1999
(Revised Fall, 2000)

The Core Curriculum at Sam Houston State University, effective with the 1999 Fall Semester, contains 45 semester credit hours. The reader should review the chart below for the six Component Areas and the required Semester Credit Hours as well as the SHSU Course Prefix and Course Number and the corresponding Texas Common Course Number. The reader will note that the Texas Common Course Number lists the four-letter prefix and four-digit number.

NOTICE

GENERAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FOR UNDECLARED MAJORS

The program in General Studies is designed for those students who have not selected a major. This program allows the student to explore a variety of academic fields while completing basic course requirements.

Members of the faculty serve as advisors and counselors. The General Studies advisor will assist the student in selecting courses and in determining the choice of a major as indicated by interest and ability. A student cannot continue in the General Studies program beyond the completion of 52 semester credit hours.

The Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, will assign students to advisors.

GRADUATE STUDIES

Ten graduate degrees are conferred by Sam Houston State University: Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts, Master of Education, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Library Science, and Master of Music.

Detailed information concerning the graduate faculty, degree programs, course offerings, admission policies, and application forms may be found in the Graduate Catalogue. Additional information may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Studies, P.O. Box 2478, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas 77341.

2000-2002 Undergraduate Catalogue