📖Introduction

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and a vibrant campus life. With a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, the university caters to the intellectual and professional aspirations of a broad student body.

At SHSU, students benefit from a dynamic learning environment and innovative teaching methods. The university places a strong emphasis on research, offering students opportunities to engage in meaningful projects that contribute to their fields of study. Beyond academics, SHSU fosters a sense of community through various extracurricular activities, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and form lasting connections. With a rich history and a forward-looking approach to education, Sam Houston State University continues to be a hub of knowledge, learning, and personal growth in the heart of Texas.

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📚About the Program

The graduate programs in Sociology at Sam Houston State University are entirely online and designed to provide students with advanced instruction in methodological techniques, theoretical perspectives, and empirical evidence in substantive areas that guide sociological inquiry. Given our faculty’s varying research agendas, our program emphasizes Public Sociology as its theme. On completion of our program, students cultivate skills that bring sociology to the public sphere through foci such as grant writing, program evaluation, impact assessment, social justice, and community-based research. Show less
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🏫About Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) embodies a spirit of educational excellence and inclusivity. Renowned for its robust academic programs, SHSU offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate options, providing students with a platform to explore and excel in their chosen fields. Emphasizing innovation and research, SHSU is a hub for intellectual curiosity, encouraging students to actively participate in scholarly endeavors that extend beyond traditional classroom boundaries. The university's commitment to fostering leadership and community engagement contributes to a vibrant campus life, shaping well-rounded individuals poised for success in their careers and beyond. As a dynamic institution with a proud legacy, SHSU continues to inspire and prepare the next generation of leaders and thinkers.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

671 RMB

Tuition fee:

37,146 USD per year

74,292 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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