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HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

he institution now known as
Sam Houston State University
Twas created by the Texas
Legislature in 1879. Sam Houston
Normal Institute’s stated mission was,
“to elevate the standard of education
throughout the state, by giving thorough
instruction and special training to as
many as possible of our present and
future teachers.” Sam Houston was the
first normal school, or teachers training
school, in the state of Texas.
In 1918, Sam Houston Normal
Institute offered its first bachelor’s
degree. By 1936, Sam Houston
Normal Institute offered the first
master’s degree in education.
In 1964, the various colleges were
grouped together and the College of
Education was born. For over 135 agencies. Today, the college continues leaders in counseling, administration
years, Sam Houston State University’s its tradition of excellence as one of the and school librarianship. Currently
College of Education has been leading institutions for not only the the college offers 45 certification
preparing highly qualified professionals exemplary preparation of teachers, programs, 16 master’s programs
for public school and a variety of other but also for the quality preparation of and six doctoral programs.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FACULTY AND STAFF

2 Sam Houston State University | College of Education Annual Report 2017