The Texas State University System Board of Regents approved
new academic programs and courses at their meeting on Aug. 16.
There are four new academic programs. These programs include
a Master of Arts in Technical Communication in the Department of English, Master
of Fine Arts and Social Practice in the Department of Art, Bachelor of Arts in
Homeland Security Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security in the
Department of Security, according to Sam Houston State University Associate
Director of Communications Emily Binetti.
There are also two new certificate programs available at
SHSU. A graduate certificate in Communication Studies in the Department of
Communication Studies and an undergraduate certificate in Technical
Communication in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences were approved,
Binetti said.
TSUS approved 55 additional courses for the 2018-2019
academic school year, according to Binetti.
Regents approved changing the name of the College of Fine
Arts and Mass Communication to the College of Arts and Media effective Fall 2019.
“The current title fails to capture all that we do in
contemporary terms,” Dean of College of Fine Arts of Mass Communications Ron
Shields said. “I have not received the official written notification of this
change— it may take a few more days— or even a couple of weeks for the approval
to make it through the entire system.”
The construction plans for the proposed College of
Osteopathic Medicine (applicant status-seeking accreditation) were also
approved.
“I am pleased to reach this milestone with the Board of
Regents having recently approved the design plans for our proposed College of
Osteopathic Medicine (applicant status-seeking accreditation),” SHSU President
Dana Hoyt said. “The building will be constructed on donated land located in
Conroe, Texas and will include spaces in support of instruction, research,
academic administration and student life.”