Sam Houston State University Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

David

Sam Houston State University is best known for its Criminal Justice Program. There is a significant amount of research that is able to be done there. The School is in close proximity to many of the state and local prisons that are in Huntsville. This allows for great partnerships and excellent Criminal Justice programs that rival the best in the country.

Michael

Criminal Justice and also how mascot SAMMY BEARKAT.

Jordin

I believe that Sam Houston State University is best known for a few of the academic programs. I was in marching band in high school and competed in the SHSU marching band competition twice. I was able to watch the Sam Houston State University Marching Band perform, and was very impressed with them. I also has several teachers in high school who were SHSU alumni. They were great teachers who spoke proudly of the education program. I have also met several people who have graduated as part of the Criminal Justice program who spoke highly of their education.

Shannon

Decent football team and education programs.

Shelby

We are best known for our Criminal Justice program and our Education program. Our other programs are prestigious as well but those are two programs that we are known for.

Kyra

My school is known for being the best education programs and one of the best criminal justice programs in the state of Texas.

Marco

The School is best known for its football team. Just last year they were the champions of the Southerland conference. So Football is definitely a big thing around here.

Mallory

It is best known for criminal justice degrees.

Emily

My school is best known for its Criminal Justice program. We are located next door to a prison, so I guess it is natural. The Criminal Justice program is one of the best in the nation and is like its own college. We are also well known for our musical theatre program that is one of the best in Texas.

Jana

We are best known for our rivalry with SFA and for being named after General Sam Houston.