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SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS

The grade system in use employs five grades: A, B, C, D, or F. The mark X represents an incomplete course; the mark IP is given in thesis and other courses which cannot be completed within one semester; credit awarded by examination and hours earned with the mark CR are counted in determining classification, but are not included in determining grade point average. The Q mark is given for courses dropped from the thirteenth class day (fifth class day for summer session) and until the last day for dropping courses without penalty as stated in the Academic Calendar. The mark NC may be given only for failure to complete satisfactorily the requirements for selected courses, including student teaching. Courses with the mark NC and the marks Q and X are not included in determining grade point average.

  1. A student’s classification and rank in class are determined by grade points as follows:
    Grade Description Grade Points Per Semester
    A Excellent 4
    B Well above average 3
    C Average 2
    D Barely passing 1
    F Failure 0
  2. Grade points are computed for a given semester on the basis of semester hours attempted. A course attempted is defined as one in which the student is enrolled after the date for dropping without prejudice, as specified in the current Academic Calendar. This date is the midpoint of the semester.
  3. To calculate a grade point average, divide the total number of semester hours attempted into the total number of grade points. The grade point average is carried out two decimals (2.00) and is not rounded off.
  4. A student may repeat at Sam Houston State University one time any course in which a grade of F was earned without counting additional hours attempted. Any subsequent repetition of such course will be counted as additional hours attempted. Courses repeated in which the student has earned the grade of D or better are not counted as additional hours attempted and the student may not receive additional credit but will be given grade points earned above the original grade received. Deficient grade points must be made up in residence at Sam Houston State University.
  5. The mark X indicates that the student has not been able to complete the course because of emergency circumstances beyond his/her control. These circumstances usually prevail over other drop dates and opportunities to withdraw from the course. When the student is given the X mark, it is assumed that he/she will be able to finish the course without further instruction or tutoring from the faculty member in charge of the course. It is to the advantage of the student to complete a course at the earliest opportunity in which the mark of X has been given. Permission to award the mark of X is granted only by the chair of the academic department involved with the recommendation of the instructor. If the student meets the prescribed requirements of the course before the end of the next academic semester (Summer school, two sessions, is considered a unit equivalent to a long semester.) after the X is given, the student will receive the grade earned; otherwise, the mark X will be automatically changed to the grade of F.
  6. A student receiving a grade believed to be in error after the grade is reported should request a review of this grade upon receipt. The review of the grade should be made with the instructor involved.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

  1. Regular and punctual class attendance is expected of each student at Sam Houston State University.
  2. Each faculty member will keep a record of student attendance.
  3. Each faculty member will announce to his/her classes the policies for accepting late work or providing make-up examinations. Students are expected to show appropriate cause for missing or delaying major assignments or examinations.
  4. A student shall not be penalized for three or fewer hours of absences when examinations or other assigned classwork have not been missed; however, at the discretion of the instructor, a student may be penalized for more than three hours of absences.
  5. Each instructor is obligated to clarify in writing to each student enrolled in class at the beginning of the semester or summer session his/her classroom policy regarding absences.
  6. Class absences will be recorded and counted only from the actual day of enrollment for the individual student in that specific class.

STUDENT ABSENCES ON RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS

Section 51.911 of the Texas Education Code requires that an institution of higher education shall allow a student who is absent from class for the observance of a religious holy day to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence. The student, not later than the 15th calendar day after the first day of the semester, or the 7th calendar day after the first day of a summer session, must notify the instructor of each scheduled class that he/she would be absent for a religious holy day. Refer to the Academic Calendar for the deadline date for notification by students to the faculty members of the student’s intent to be absent on religious holy days.

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Final examinations are not given before the designated time in the official examination schedule. A student is not permitted to take a final examination before all other work for the course is completed. A student who is compelled to be absent from a final examination may petition the chair of the academic department involved to permit a mark of X in the course. This permission is granted only by the academic department chair with the recommendation of the instructor concerned.

DEAN’S LIST OF ACADEMIC HONORS

Those outstanding undergraduate students who attain a grade point average of 3.5 or better, with no grade of F, for all courses attempted while earning not less than twelve semester credit hours of academic course work during the semester are included on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors. The Dean’s List is released at the close of each semester. In order to provide the appropriate recognition which these students have earned, the Dean’s List is distributed throughout the University community as well as by the News Bureau to the various other media.

PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL

Those undergraduate students who achieve a grade point average of 4.0 in all course work attempted while earning not less than twelve semester credit hours of academic course work during the fall semester or spring semester attain the distinction of being included on the President’s Honor Roll. The names of those students achieving the highest attainable grades denoting academic excellence comprise the President’s Honor Roll and are released at the conclusion of each semester. In order to provide the appropriate recognition which these qualifying students have earned, the President’s Honor Roll is distributed throughout the University community as well as to the various other media.

ACADEMIC PROBATION AND SUSPENSION

In order to achieve and remain in academic good standing at Sam Houston State University, an undergraduate student must maintain an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 (C). A 2.0 overall grade point average is the absolute minimum required for graduation. An undergraduate student who falls below a 2.0 overall grade point average at the close of any semester or summer school during which one or more semester hours are attempted will be placed on probation. Summer school (two sessions) is considered to be a unit equivalent to a semester. If an enrolled student on probation fails to achieve a minimum of a 2.0 overall grade point average at the close of the next semester or summer school attended following the starting of the probation, the student will be suspended.

Undergraduate transfer students who are admitted with less than a 2.0 overall grade point average will be admitted on probation. An undergraduate transfer student must achieve a minimum overall grade point average (including all transfer work) of 2.0 at the close of the semester or summer school for which the student is admitted or the student will be suspended.

The cumulative grade point average is based only on course work at Sam Houston State University for which the student earns the grade of A, B, C, D, or F. The marks of Q, WP, WF, NC, and X are not counted as hours attempted in figuring the cumulative grade point average.

Deficient grade points on transferred work must be made up sufficiently in order to earn a degree at Sam Houston State University. Grades earned at other institutions may not be used to remove grade deficiencies earned at Sam Houston State University.

Any student who has accumulated a total of 30 or more deficient grade points at the end of any long semester or summer school will be automatically suspended. Deficient grade points which may have been transferred in from other institutions are added to those received at Sam Houston State University in order to determine total grade point deficiency.

Academic actions are based on the total Sam Houston State University record and are implemented at the close of the fall semester, the spring semester, and the summer school.

Academic good standing is defined as follows: If a student is allowed to enroll, a letter of good standing will be issued.

The appropriate academic dean may place on probation or retain on probation or suspend any student deficient in grade points without regard to the regulations previously stated.

Summer Transient Students are not subject to academic action while in that status.

Only hours earned at Sam Houston State University and hours accepted in transfer from other institutions will count toward the student’s classification.

The official classification is determined by the Registrar.

Credit awarded by examination and hours earned with the grade of CR are counted in determining classification, but are not included in determining grade point average.

REMOVAL FROM ACADEMIC PROBATION

The student will be removed from academic probation at the close of the semester in which the cumulative grade point average achieves the required standard.

READMISSION AFTER ACADEMIC SUSPENSION

The period of academic suspension and the subsequent readmission of a student on academic probation are based on the entire Sam Houston State University academic record and at the discretion of the academic dean. The student is encouraged to see his/her dean for specific or additional requirements of the appropriate college and the University.

  1. The first suspension is for a period of at least one semester.
  2. If suspended a second time, the student may not enroll for a period of at least twelve months.
  3. If suspended a third time, further enrollment should not be contemplated at Sam Houston State University.
  4. Readmission from suspension may be approved by the academic dean of the college in which the student was enrolled at the time of his/her suspension. The petition for readmission must be made in writing and supported by a transcript of all college work completed at Sam Houston State University.
  5. Students who are subject to suspension under the stated terms of the Academic Probation and Suspension Policies and who register for enrollment at the University do so at their own risk and monies paid for fees and tuition are subject to the refund regulations as stated in the Sam Houston State University catalogue.
  6. Any student who has accumulated a total of 30 or more deficient grade points at the end of any long semester or summer school will be automatically suspended. Deficiency grade points which may have been transferred in from other institutions are added to those received at Sam Houston State University in order to determine total deficiency grade points.

The appropriate academic dean may place on probation or retain on probation or suspend any student deficient in grade points without regard to the regulations previously stated.

RESIGNATIONS

To resign (officially withdraw) from the University, a student must notify the Registrar’s Office and process a Resignation Request. The Resignation Request must be in writing and becomes effective on the date received by the Registrar’s Office. The effective date of the Resignation Request, as received by the Registrar’s Office, is the date which is used for determining any refund as authorized in the State Refund Policy . The student is responsible for clearing all debts owed to the University. Students who fail to officially resign from the University will receive the grade of F for each course in which they are enrolled.

Students who resign after the first nine weeks of a regular semester or after the first two weeks of a summer session receive a mark of WP (withdrew passing) or WF (withdrew failing) for each course for which they are enrolled. Students who resign from the University while enrolled in a course whose duration is less than a normal term will receive a mark of WP or WF if they resign after one-half of that course time has been completed. The mark of WP or WF is the responsibility of the student’s instructors.

ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS

Academic grievances include disputes over: academic standards; course grades; unauthorized class absences or tardiness; suspension from the university for academic deficiency; alleged unprofessional conduct by a course instructor. A copy of Academic Policy Statement 900823, Academic Grievance Procedures for Students, can be obtained from the office of the student’s academic dean, department chair, or the Newton Gresham Library. This academic policy statement is also available online.

TRANSCRIPTS

A currently enrolled student or a former student of the University may obtain a transcript of his/her completed work from the Office of the Registrar. All requests for transcripts must be in writing and must be accompanied by the individual’s signature. A fee which, according to state law must be paid in advance, will be charged for each copy. The fee for each transcript is $5, effective June 1, 2002. Transcripts will not be released for students who have a financial indebtedness to the University. Checks should be made payable to Sam Houston State University

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

Correspondence courses are offered for those students who wish to add to their academic program by individual study. A student is permitted to complete eighteen semester hours toward a bachelor’s degree by correspondence course work. Correspondence courses may be completed in a minimum of sixty days or a maximum of one calendar year.

Semester credit hours earned in a correspondence course(s) are not considered “Resident Classroom Instruction” hours and are not used in determining academic honors: cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude, The Dean’s List, and the President’s Honor Roll. However, the semester credit hours and grade points earned for correspondence courses are included in the calculation of the overall SHSU grade point average.

Correspondence courses are not offered at the graduate level, nor can any correspondence course taken at any level or at any institution count towards a graduate degree at Sam Houston State University.

Enrollment in correspondence courses may be completed at any time. Additional information, including a brochure listing the courses which are offered and an enrollment application, may be obtained by inquiring in person in Room 116, Academic Classroom Building III, or writing to Correspondence Course Division, Box 2536, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341-2536. Telephone: (936) 294-1003, 294-1005, 294-3824. Website: cor.shsu.edu

GRADUATION

APPLICATION FOR A DEGREE

Prior to the semester or summer school in which the degree is to be conferred, a formal application and payment of the degree audit/diploma fee of $18 must be made in the Registrar’s Office. The Academic Calendar which is located in the current catalogue and in the Schedule of Classes indicates the deadline for making application for a degree. A student filing a degree application after the published deadline will be assessed an additional $25 late fee. A student who is completing the last semester of course work at an institution other than the University must provide the Registrar with an official transcript of this course work no later than one day prior to the graduation date. Application for a degree is available online.

ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT

Should a degree candidate be unable to attend commencement, a written request for the award of the degree in absentia should be directed to the Office of the President of the University. The degree candidate should indicate the address to which the diploma is to be mailed and should include the correct fee for postage and packaging the diploma. $5.00 — USA; $17.00 — Mexico; $12.00 — Canada; $24.00 — other countries. Checks should be made payable to Sam Houston State University.

GRADUATION WITH SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Special recognition at graduation is provided to undergraduate students who compile outstanding academic records. Those graduates who have achieved undergraduate academic excellence at the university receive a gold cord at graduation to reflect this achievement. The gold cord indicates one of the following academic achievements: Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude, With Academic Distinction, Special Scholastic Recognition for Transfer Students, or Alpha Chi.

Degrees conferred Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude reflect an outstanding grade point average with a minimum of sixty semester hours earned in residence at Sam Houston State University. The distinction and corresponding grade point averages are: Cum Laude — 3.50 to 3.66; Magna Cum Laude — 3.67 to 3.85; Summa Cum Laude — 3.86 to 4.00.

The Department Academic Distinction Program is an individualized learning experience available to outstanding students at Sam Houston State University. An Academic Distinction Program project provides qualified students with a comprehensive introduction to meaningful research under the guidance of a designated faculty advisor.

Transfer students from accredited institutions who complete their final requirements for a baccalaureate degree (see NOTE below) at Sam Houston State University will receive Special Scholastic Recognition and a gold cord at commencement plus an appropriate notation on their academic transcript when they have achieved not less than a 3.5 overall grade point average computed on all accepted transfer resident classroom instruction, have attained a minimum overall grade point average of 3.5 computed on all resident classroom instruction taken at Sam Houston State University, and have met other specified university criteria.

Alpha Chi, a national honor society organized to recognize and promote scholastic excellence, is open to all university seniors who accepted membership and have achieved a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all college-level course work.

Participation in the Honors Program at Sam Houston State University is based on a competitive selection process, and provides outstanding academic opportunities, and distinct undergraduate college experiences. Upon successful completion of the Honors Program — twenty-four semester hours of Honors courses and two special seminars — the student’s academic transcript will indicate graduation “With Honors” and the student may wear an Honors medallion with academic regalia. To be designated as having graduated “With Highest Honors” the student must also successfully complete a special senior project involving original research and/or an effort of creative expression.

NOTE: Semester credit hours earned in a correspondence course(s) are not considered “resident classroom instruction” hours and are not used in determining the minimum semester credit hour requirement for academic honors: cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude, the Dean’s List, and the President’s Honor Roll. However, the semester credit hours and grade points earned for correspondence courses are included in the calculation of the overall SHSU grade point average.

DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC DISTINCTION PROGRAM

An enriched program is offered to superior students at Sam Houston State University, culminating in the student’s receiving a diploma designating that the degree is being conferred “With Academic Distinction” in a field of specialization. The program consists of six hours of individual work on a project under the guidance of a designated faculty member. To qualify for department Academic Distinction, the student must enroll for six (6) semester hours of credit in a department Academic Distinction program, and the student must have the following qualifications: (a) be of junior standing (64 semester hours or more) or written approval of the chair of the major department or the discipline in which academic distinction is sought, (b) have a Sam Houston State University grade point average of not less than 3.25, (c) have a grade point average of 3.5 on all courses taken in the major field, and (d) have the written approval of the department chair, the Director of The Honors Program and the Academic Dean. To complete the six-hour program and to graduate with Academic Distinction in a specified academic discipline, the student must maintain not less than a 3.25 Sam Houston State University grade point average and not less than a 3.5 grade point average in the major field or in the discipline in which academic distinction is sought and must complete all other academic requirements which the individual department considers necessary. The six additional semester credit hours of department Academic Distinction Program course work will be completed in addition to the standard requirements within the major field and may not be taken in lieu of any requirements in the major field.

GRADUATE STUDIES

The graduate programs at Sam Houston State University offer advanced and specialized study to those who aspire to become intellectual leaders in the professions and in various field of teaching and research. The University provides graduate students the opportunity to pursue individual educational programs through carefully directed intellectual activity. Above all, Sam Houston State University offers graduate education that is both professional and personal. Masters and doctoral degree programs are available at Sam Houston State University. The list of graduate degree programs is located online. Students should contact the appropriate department or college housing the degree program for more information on availability of scholarships and graduate assistantships.

Application materials are available from the Graduate Studies office in Academic Building III, room 325; telephone: (936) 294-1971; email: graduate@shsu.edu: mailing address: Office of Graduate Studies, box 2478, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341. Applications for admission can also be downloaded and mailed to the University by accessing the University’s graduate web page. View the online application.

While requirements vary by degree, students should submit the following items with their application:

  • A non-refundable one-time application fee must accompany the application form. Checks drawn on U.S. banks or U.S. money orders must be payable to Sam Houston State University. The amount of the application fee is subject to change without prior notice.
  • An official transcript from all community college and university coursework.
  • Requisite official scores from standardized tests such as the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) generals test as mandated by the degree program. The College of Business Administration requires an official score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
  • Academic letters of reference as mandated by the degree program. For more information, contact the appropriate department chair or academic dean of the college housing the degree program.
  • State required immunizations.
  • An applicant who does not meet the requirements for admission may qualify for conditional admission. Inquiries should be directed to the chair of the degree program. (No conditional admission for international students.)

International students (non-U.S. citizens) must meet the same admissions standards as U.S. students. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). International students should have application materials submitted 60 days prior to registration and must satisfy all immigration requirements.

TRANSFER INFORMATION

TRANSFER GUIDELINES

The following guidelines and definitions are established to clarify and enhance Chapter 5, Subchapter A, Section 5.4 of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rule pertaining to Transfer Curricula and Resolution of Transfer Disputes for Lower-Division Courses.

DEFINITIONS

The definitions listed below were established by the Coordinating Board and will serve as criteria to resolve legal questions as specified in Section 1.23, Subchapter C, Chapter 61 of the Education Code, Section 61-078. The publications Transfer of Credit Policies and Curricula of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Community College General Academic Course Guide Manual: A Manual of Approved General Academic Transfer Courses for State Appropriations to Texas Public Community Colleges are the references for this issue: The following criteria for lower-division and upper-division course credit were adopted by the Task Force to Update the Academic Course Guide Manual.

A. Criteria for Lower-Division Course Credit

Lower-Division (Baccalaureate/Associate Degree) Courses

Courses offered in the first two years of college study are those which:

  1. Are identified by a majority of public 4-year undergraduate institutions in the state as courses intended to comprise the first two years of collegiate study, AND
  2. Stress development of disciplinary knowledge and skill at an introductory level; OR
  3. Include basic principles and verbal, mathematical, and scientific concepts associated with an academic discipline.

B. Criteria for Upper-Division Course Credit

Upper-Division (Baccalaureate) Courses

Courses offered only in the third or fourth years of a baccalaureate program are those which

  1. Are identified by a majority of public 4-year undergraduate institutions in the state as courses intended to comprise the third and fourth years of postsecondary study, AND
  2. Involve theoretical or analytical specialization beyond the introductory level, OR
  3. Require knowledge and skills provided by previous courses for successful performance by students.

C. Free Transferability

Lower-division courses included in the Academic Course Guide Manual and specified in the definition of “Lower-Division Course Credit” shall be freely transferable to and accepted as comparable degree credit by any Texas public institution of higher education where the equivalent course is available for fulfilling baccalaureate degree requirements. It is understood that each Texas institution of higher education may have limitations that invalidate courses after a specific length of time.

For Texas community colleges, these freely transferable courses are identified in the latest revised edition of Coordinating Board publication Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual, (revised 2002). Specifically excluded are courses designated as vocational, ESL/ESOL, technical, developmental or remedial, and courses listed as “basic skills.”

For senior four-year institutions, lower-division courses that have the same course content and CIP codes as approved by the Coordinating Board shall bear equivalent credit. Specifically excluded are course designated as ESL/ESOL, technical and developmental/remedial courses.

Within the spirit of the law it is realized that differences in interpretation of “same course content” may generate disputes.

D. Disputes

Transfer disputes may arise when a lower-division course is not accepted for credit by a Texas institution of higher education. To qualify as a dispute the course(s) in question must be offered by the institution denying the credit (receiving institution), or in the case of upper-level institutions, must be published as a lower-division course accepted for fulfilling lower-level requirements. For community colleges, the course(s) must be listed in the Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual, and be offered at the receiving institution. Additionally, the sending institution may challenge the receiving institution’s denial of credit.

Students at Sam Houston State University who require additional information/clarification regarding Transfer Dispute Resolution Guidelines should contact the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, telephone (936) 294-1828. The University reserves the right to refuse to accept transfer credit when the instructor of record does not meet the requisite academic credentials.

COMMON COURSE NUMBERS

The Texas Common Course Numbering System was developed in part to assist students in identifying which courses at one college will meet specific course requirements at another college. In other words, the common course numbering system promotes the successful transfer of course work among colleges and universities in Texas, making the transfer process easy for students.

The common course number has a standardized four-letter prefix followed by a four-digit number — example, ENGL 1301. The four-letter prefix identifies the subject area. Each digit in the four-digit sequence gives additional information about the course. The first digit identifies the course as either freshman level (1) or sophomore level (2). The second digit identifies the number of credit hours a student will earn upon completion of the course. Most often this digit will be a 1, 2, 3, or 4. The final two digits serve to establish the sequence in which courses are generally taken.

In the course description sections of the catalogue, the common course number is shown in brackets — example, [ENGL 1301]. The following is a list of all the common course numbers currently adopted by Sam Houston State University. Courses which fulfill one of the General Education Requirements for the Core Curriculum are identified with the letters GE to the right of the Sam Houston State University course number.

COMMON COURSES
EFFECTIVE FALL SEMESTER 1996, List revised June, 2002

COMMON COURSE
NUMBER

COMMON COURSE
TITLE
SHSU COURSE
NUMBER
ACCT 2301
Principles of Accounting I
ACC 231
ACCT 2302
Principles of Accounting II
ACC 232
AGRI 1131 The Agriculture Industry AGR 110
AGRI 1307 Agronomy AGR 165
AGRI 1309 Computer in Agriculture AGR 238
AGRI 1319 Introduction to Animal Science AGR 169
AGRI 1327 Poultry Science AGR 260
AGRI 2301 Agricultural Power Units AGR 284
AGRI 2303 Agricultural Construction I AGR 162
AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics AGR 164
AGRI 2321 Livestock Evaluation I AGR 230
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation ART 160 GE
ARTS 1303 Art History I ART 260 GE
ARTS 1311 Design I ART 161 GE
ARTS 1316 Drawing I ART 163 GE
ARTS 2311 Design III ART 265
BCIS 1301 Microcomputer Applications MIS 188 GE
BIOL 1308 General Biology I BIO 134 GE
BIOL 1108 General Biology I (Lab) BIO 114 GE
BIOL 1311 General Botany BIO 161 GE
BIOL 1111 General Botany (Lab) BIO 111 GE
BIOL 1313 General Zoology BIO 162 GE
BIOL 1113 General Zoology (Lab) BIO 112 GE
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 245 GE
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 246
BIOL 2306 Environmental Biology BIO 137 GE
BIOL 2106 Environmental Biology (Lab) BIO 117 GE
BIOL 2420 Microbiology BIO 247
BUSI 1301 Introduction to Business GBA 181
BUSI 1307 Finance FIN 171
BUSI 2301 Business Law I GBA 281
CHEM 1105 Introduction to Chemistry 1 (Lab) CHM 115 GE
CHEM 1107 Introduction to Chemistry II (Lab) CHM 116 GE
CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I: Laboratory CHM 118 GE
CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II: Laboratory CHM 119 GE
CHEM 1305 Introduction to Chemistry I CHM 135 GE
CHEM 1307 Introduction to Chemistry II CHM 136 GE
CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I CHM 138 GE
CHEM 1312 General Chemistry II CHM 139 GE
CHEM 2123 Organic Chem I (Lab) CHM 218
CHEM 2125 Organic Chem II (Lab) CHM 219
CHEM 2323 Organic Chemistry I CHM 238
CHEM 2325 Organic Chemistry II CHM 239
COMM 2303 Audio/Radio Production RTV 264
COMM 2309 News Edit/Copy I JRN 264
COMM 2311 News Gathering/Writing I JRN 261
COMM 2339 Writing/Radio/TV/Film RTV 263
COSC 1300 Intro to Computing CS 133 GE
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Applications CS 143 GE
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJ 261
CRIJ 1306 Courts & Criminal Procedures CJ 294
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America CJ 262
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law CJ 264
CRIJ 2301 Community Resources in Corrections CJ 274
CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems & Practices CJ 265
CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation CJ 268
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement CJ 273
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices CJ 267
DANC 1301 Dance Composition DNC 176 GE
DANC 2303 Dance History DNC 172 GE
DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre THR 166 GE
DRAM 1330 Stagecraft I THR 160 GE
DRAM 1341 Makeup THR 230 GE
DRAM 1342 Intro to Costume THR 162
DRAM 1351 Acting I THR 164 GE
DRAM 2336 Voice & Diction THR 231 GE
ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics ECO 230 GE
ECON 2301 Principles I-Macroeconomics ECO 234 GE
ECON 2302 Principles II-Microeconomics ECO 233 GE
ENGL 1301 Composition ENG 164 GE
ENGL 1302 Composition ENG 165 GE
ENGL 2331 World Literature ENG 265 GE
ENGL 2332 World Literature ENG 265 GE
ENGL 2342 Intro to Literature I ENG 266 GE
ENGL 2343 Intro to Literature II ENG 267 GE
FREN 1411 Beginning French I FRN 141
FREN 1412 Beginning French II FRN 142
FREN 2311 Intermediate French I FRN 263 GE
FREN 2312 Intermediate French II FRN 264 GE
GEOG 1300 Introduction to Geography GEO 161 GE
GEOG 1301 Physical Geog GEO 131 GE
GEOG 1303 World Regional Geography GEO 265 GE
GEOG 1303 World Reg. Geog. GEO 266 GE
GEOL 1103 General Geology I (Lab) GEL 113 GE
GEOL 1104 General Geology II (Lab) GEL 114 GE
GEOL 1303 General Geology I GEL 133 GE
GEOL 1304 General Geology II GEL 134 GE
GERM 1411 Beginning German I GER 141
GERM 1412 Beginning German II GER 142
GERM 2311 Intermediate German I GER 263 GE
GERM 2312 Intermediate German II GER 264 GE
GOVT 2301 American Government I (Combined Federal and State/Including Constitution) POL 261 GE
GOVT 2302 American Government II (Combined POL Federal and State) 285 GE
GOVT 2305 American Government I (Federal) POL 285 GE
GOVT 2306 American Government II (State) POL 261 GE
HIST 1301 U.S. History I HIS 163 GE
HIST 1302 U.S. History II HIS 164 GE
HIST 2311 Western Civilization I HIS 265 GE
HIST 2312 Western Civilization II HIS 266 GE
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry MTH 163 GE
MATH 1324 Finite Mathematics MTH 199 GE
MATH 1325 Business Calculus MTH 299
MATH 1332 Mathematics for Liberal Arts I MTH 164 GE
MATH 1350 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I MTH 184 GE
MATH 1351 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II MTH 185 GE
MATH 1342 Statistics STA 169
MATH 2312 Pre Calc/Elem Func MTH 170 GE
MATH 2413 Calculus I MTH 142
MATH 2414 Calculus II MTH 143
MATH 2415 Calculus III MTH 244
MUSI 1101 Fundamentals of Music I (Keyboard) MUS 110X
MUSI 1157 Opera Workshop ENS 119
MUSI 1158 Opera Workshop ENS 119
MUSI 1159 Music Theatre I ENS 219
MUSI 1166 Woodwind Class MUS 113
MUSI 1167 Woodwind Class MUS 116
MUSI 1168 Brass Class MUS 213
MUSI 1181 Class Piano I MUS 111X
MUSI 1182 Class Piano II MUS 112X
MUSI 1211 Harmony & Keyboard I MUS 122
MUSI 1212 Harmony & Keyboard II MUS 123
MUSI 1216 Sight Singing and Ear Training I MUS 124
MUSI 1217 Sight Singing and Ear Training II MUS 125
MUSI 1301 Fund of Music (Keyboard) MUS 161 GE
MUSI 1303 Fundamentals of Music (Guitar) MUS 162
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation MUS 265 GE
MUSI 1308 Music Literature I MUS 138 GE
MUSI 1310 American Music MUS 264 GE
MUSI 2157 Opera Workshop ENS 119
MUSI 2158 Opera Workshop ENS 119
MUSI 2159 Music Theatre II ENS 219
MUSI 2166 Woodwind Class MUS 116
MUSI 2168 Brass Class MUS 216
MUSI 2181 Class Piano III MUS 113X
MUSI 2182 Class Piano IV MUS 114X
MUSI 2211 Harmony and Keyboard III MUS 222
MUSI 2212 Harmony and Keyboard IV MUS 223
MUSI 2216 Ear Training and Sight Singing III MUS 224
OFAD 2304 Word Processing GBA 260
PHED 1164 Concepts of Phys Fitness KIN 215 GE
PHIL 1301 Introduction PHL 261 GE
PHIL 2303 Intro to Logic PHL 262 GE
PHIL 2306 Intro to Ethics PHL 263 GE
PHYS 1101 College Physics 1 (Lab) PHY 118 GE
PHYS 1102 College Physics II (Lab) PHY 119 GE
PHYS 1105 Elementary Physics I (Lab) PHY 115 GE
PHYS 1107 Elementary Physics II (Lab) PHY 116 GE
PHYS 1111 Introduction to Astronomy I (Lab) PHY 113 GE
PHYS 1301 College Physics I PHY 138 GE
PHYS 1302 College Physics II PHY 139 GE
PHYS 1305 Elementary Physics I PHY 135 GE
PHYS 1307 Elementary Physics II PHY 136 GE
PHYS 1311 Introduction to Astronomy I PHY 133 GE
PHYS 2425 University Physics I PHY 141 GE
PHYS 2426 University Physics II PHY 242
PHYS 2427 University Physics III PHY 243
PSYC 2301 General Psychology PSY 131 GE
PSYC 2315 Psychology of Human Adjust PSY 289 GE
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology SOC 261 GE
SOCI 1306 Contemporary Social Problems SOC 264 GE
SOCI 2319 Minority Studies SOC 168 GE
SPAN 1411 Beginning Spanish I SPN 141
SPAN 1412 Beginning Spanish II SPN 142
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I SPN 263 GE
SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II SPN 264 GE
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication SCM 131
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking I SCM 161
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication SCM 286
SPCH 1342 Voice and Diction I SCM 162
SPCH 1321 Business and Public Speaking SCM 282
SPCH 2335 Argumentation and Debate SCM 284
SPCH 2341 Oral Interpretation SCM 233

UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC POLICY MANUAL AND STUDENT GUIDELINES

Sam Houston State University’s Academic Policy Manual and Student Guidelines provide specific information pertaining to the educational procedures of the University and student conduct. Copies of these publications may be viewed at the Reference Desk in the Newton Gresham Library or online. Academic Policy Statements which may be of special interest to Sam Houston State University students include:

900823 Academic Grievance Procedures for Students
811006 Disabled Student Policy
861001 Student Absences on Religious Holy Days
810806 Student Educational Records
930226 Developmental Course Attendance
800521 Department Academic Distinction Program Policy

 

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