Guide To Graduate Studies PDF

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Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Guide to Graduate School
Table of Contents
Checklist for Graduate School....................................................................................................................... 4
Deans Message ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Financial Information .................................................................................................................................... 6
Tuition and Fees........................................................................................................................................ 6
Financial Aid:............................................................................................................................................ 6
Scheduling Courses and Advising ................................................................................................................ 7
Transferring Credits/Courses ........................................................................................................................ 7
Application Materials and the Application Process ...................................................................................... 7
Resume ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Letter of Intent/Interest............................................................................................................................ 8
(3) Positive Recommendation Letters....................................................................................................... 8
Official Transcripts .................................................................................................................................... 9
Other Materials ......................................................................................................................................... 9
In-person interviews: ............................................................................................................................ 9
Standardized Tests (GRE, MAT, and GMAT........................................................................................... 9
Degree Programs/ Certification Programs.................................................................................................. 10
Master of Science Degree in Adult and Higher Education .......................................................................... 11
Master of Business Administration Degree ................................................................................................ 12
Master of Business Administration Degree- Energy Leadership Track ....................................................... 13
Master of Science in Counseling Clinical Mental Health.......................................................................... 14
Master of Science in Counseling School .................................................................................................. 15
Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction ........................................................................... 16
Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Master Mathematics Teacher ....................... 17
Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Master Reading Teacher................................ 18
Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Professional Educational Diagnostician......... 19
Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Special Education........................................... 20
Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Teacher Education ......................................... 21
Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Communication .................................................. 22
Master of Education in Education Administration-Principal ...................................................................... 23
Master of Arts Degree in English ................................................................................................................ 24
Master of Science Degree in History........................................................................................................... 25
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Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology .............................................................................. 26
Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology Master Technology Teacher ............................. 27
Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher Education.............................................. 29
Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice .................................................. 30
Master of Science in Nursing Administration ............................................................................................. 31
Master of Science Degree in Psychology .................................................................................................... 32
Checklist for Graduate School

The Application Process
Choose a Degree
(if you are unsure of which degree program fits best for you contact the faculty
involved with the program(s) and/or the Office of Graduate Studies and Research)
Complete on-line application at applytexas.org and submit $30 application fee
(the $30 application fee should be paid at the time of filling out the application otherwise there may be a delay in your application being reviewed).
Submit resume
(please see our website at
http://tamut.edu/Admissions/Graduate%20Admissions/Graduate%20Programs.html
for examples of resume formats and tools)
Submit letter of intent/interest
(this document may be used to assess both your interest in the degree program as
well as your writing skills)
Submit3 letters of recommendation (if necessary)
(you may use the electronic forms on our website at:
http://tamut.edu/Admissions/Graduate%20Admissions/Graduate%20Programs.html
or ask the recommender to submit a letter directly to the University
Have official transcripts sent from each university attended
(you must have official transcripts sent from each university/college you attended
prior to being fully accepted)
Submit any and all other materials called for by the degree program
(check the degree program information page for a listing of ALL necessary
materials and steps to full admissions)
Submit all applicable financial aid documents
(check and verify that you have submitted and we have received all of the
necessary documents for review)
Completed Notes:
Yes or No
Deans Message
Welcome to your educational future!
We are pleased to share with you information about our University, Graduate School and the
Individual Graduate Programs we offer. Before we get to the informational part of this
document, we wanted to take a minute to let you know that we understand the effort, cost, time
and commitment it takes to be a graduate student.
Upon receiving your graduate degree, you will become a member of a very select group of
people on this planet. Less than 1% of all people have a masters degree or higher. This is no
small feat.
We work hard to help our graduate students be successful not only in their courses, but also after
they graduate and enter, re-enter or continue in the world of work. One of the greatest assets we
have at our institution and in our graduate programs is an exceptionally high rate of full-time
professors teaching the courses. They have a strong vested interest in your success.
The following pages have been developed to help you make the most informed and best choice
regarding your educational future. We encourage you to contact the Office of Graduate Studies
and Research (graduate.studies@tamut.edu) for more information, help in deciding which degree
is right for you, or any other questions you may have along the way.
On behalf of the entire Texas A&M University-Texarkana family, I encourage you to consider us
for your graduate studies.
Dr. Bill McHenry, Dean
Graduate Studies and Research
wmchenry@tamut.edu
903-223-3015
Financial Information
Tuition and Fees: Our University has developed guaranteed tuition and fees plans for all students. For the
current tuition and fee schedule guarantee, please go to: http://www.tamut.edu/Business%20Office/rates.html.
Financial Aid: There are a variety of different options available. Please make sure you check with the
Financial Aid Office in the One-Stop for the necessary details or questions you have about submitting the
necessary paperwork to be considered for financial aid.
Eagle Tuition Assistance Grant
Must submit FAFSA

Enrolled in 3 or more hours
Must have some type of demonstrated need as determined by the FAFSA
Must not be receiving any other type of grant or scholarship
Federal Work Study
Must submit FAFSA

Must have some type of demonstrated need as determined by the FAFSA
Student Loans
Must submit FAFSA

Unsubsidized loan only
Graduate Plus Loans

The U.S. Department of Education is the lender.
The borrower must not have an adverse credit history.
The maximum loan amount is the students cost of attendance (determined by the financial aid office)
minus any other financial aid received.
www.studentloans.gov to apply
Alternative Loans
Student selects vendor

Fills out Alternative Loan Certification found under forms on the Financial Aid homepage
The maximum loan amount is the students cost of attendance (determined by the financial aid office)
minus any other financial aid received.
Scholarships
Varies
Semester and Annual Scholarships
http://www.tamut.edu/Student-Support/Scholarships/index.html for applications, deadlines and

information
CONTACT: onestopshop@tamut.edu or call 903-223-1369 for information and deadlines.
Scheduling Courses and Advising

Each student who is accepted into a graduate program is assigned a graduate advisor.
This advisor is a full-time faculty member in the discipline that the student is studying. It is both
important and critical that graduate students get involved in their own map of success through
their graduate degree program. Some programs offer courses only once every other year. Failure
to take the necessary courses in the right sequence can hinder the graduation process.
Along with meeting with your advisor, you also have access to two other important
resources for course scheduling and sequencing. The first is the historical record of courses that
were taught recently in the program. This information can be found on our website at,
http://www.tamut.edu/Student-Support/Registrar/Current%20Schedule.html. Although the fact
that a course was typically taught in the spring semester DOES not mean it absolutely will be
taught this coming spring semester, this website can give you a start at seeing what the general
schedule looks like. The second and much more specific resource is the programs 2-year
schedule. Those schedules can be found at:, http://tamut.edu/Academics/CELA/2yr-scheduleGraduate.pdf,
http://tamut.edu/Academics/STEM/PDF/Copy%20of%202013%20STEM%20GRAD%202%20
YR%20SCHDL.pdf, and
http://tamut.edu/Academics/COB/pdf/COB%202%20Yr%20Grad%20Schedule.pdf. Make sure
you consult with your advisor before scheduling courses.
Transferring Credits/Courses
A student may transfer up to 12 approved graduate credits toward their masters degree.
Important to note here is that you must get these credits approved by your advisor prior to being
accepted as part of your degree. If you arrive at the University having taking courses elsewhere,
you should request for the program faculty to review your transcripts for transfer credits. In
situations where you have already started your masters degree program with us and wish to take
a course or courses elsewhere and have the credits transfer in, make sure you get approval
PRIOR to enrolling in said courses. Due to accreditation, professional and licensure/certification
policies, in some cases, courses from other institutions may not count toward your degree here.
Application Materials and the Application Process

Once you have made the decision to start your masters degree with us there are only a
few easy steps to applying to both the University and your degree program of choice. Please note
that although you can submit all of your application materials at the same time there are two
levels of acceptance needed to get your degree with us. The first place you must be accepted is to
the University itself. The program under which you intend to complete your masters degree, of
course, must provide the second acceptance. Here are the general materials and steps you need to
take to apply but please make sure you refer to your specific programs Admission
Requirements for Degree which are identified on the following pages.
1. Complete and submit your application to the University at www.applytexas.org. A $30
fee needs to be submitted with this application to avoid delays in processing.
2. Submit via mail or email the following artifacts:
a. Resume
b. Letter of intent/interest
3. Official transcripts (sent by the University at which you attended or mailed/delivered in
an unopened sealed envelope by the issuing university) for all previous coursework even those at which dual credit was awarded during high school
a. Any other materials asked for by the program (e.g., GRE or MAT, GMAT scores;
letters of recommendation, etc.)
PLEASE See the Degree Program Description Page for a Listing of ALL
Materials that You Need to Submit.
All materials should be sent to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
7101 University Avenue
Texarkana, Texas 75503
graduate.studies@tamut.edu
Resume
This document is used to assess the background experiences, activities, and possible
skills that an applicant is able to document through work and life history. Care should be taken to
tailor your resume to the program of study for which you are applying. Most resumes that
graduate applicants submit are between 1-2 pages in length.
Letter of Intent/Interest
This brief paper should allow the reader to better understand your rationale, life story and
purpose in seeking this degree. Because effective writing skills are necessary to be successful in
graduate school, program faculty typically, review these papers from the perspective of your
commitment and interest in the degree as well as your overall skill and aptitude for effective and
professional writing. Most letters of intent/interest that graduate applicants submit are between 24 pages in length.
(3) Positive Recommendation Letters

Graduate school requires a multitude of different positive and effective professional
attributes. Faculty attends to the suggestions, feedback and offerings by other professionals
regarding your performance in previous institutions, work settings and other professional venues.
Former co-workers, instructors, supervisors, or any other professionals who can clearly attest to
the work, study and/or professional habits and styles of the applicant may complete
recommendation letters.
Official Transcripts
University policy forbids anyone from being fully accepted into a graduate degree
program without first supplying the University with an official transcript from each and every
college/university the applicant attended. It is important to note that ALL transcripts must come
directly from the institution of record (mailed or hand delivered in an unopened envelope sealed
by the issuing institution), and must be official.
Other Materials
Because the graduate level of education requires in-depth training regarding the program
of study, some degree programs require additional documentation or information before making
a final admissions decision.
In-person interviews: The counseling program (both clinical mental health and school)
require an in-person interview with the program faculty. This interview is typically 20
minutes in length and is used as a part of the overall assessment of fit within the field of
professional counseling.
The Adult and Higher Education program requires that all applicants meet with the
program coordinator (Dr. Gaynell Green) for an in-person interview prior to full
acceptance into the program.
Standardized Tests (GRE, MAT, and GMAT): One of the predictors used nationally to
determine aptitude and potential ability in meeting the academic rigors of graduate
studies is the use of a standardized test. Some programs require official scores on these
exams as a part of the overall assessment of applicants. The Testing Center offers the
MAT on a regular basis throughout the school year. Please check their website for more
information on procedures for setting up a test and testing dates. http://tamut.edu/StudentSupport/Testing%20Center/index.html
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Degree Programs/ Certification Programs

Degree
Adult and Higher
Education
Certification/Track/Specialization
SCH
33
Business Administration
Business Administration Energy Leadership
36
36
Counseling - Clinical
Mental Health
60
Counseling - School
Curriculum and Instruction
39
36
Master Mathematics Teacher

Master Reading Teacher
Reading Specialist
Educational Diagnostician
Special Education
Teacher Education:
Concentrations: Math, History, English, Science,
Reading, Math Ed, Science Ed, Arts Integration,
Instructional Technology
Education Administration
English
History
Master Technology
Certification
Interdisciplinary Studies
Nursing
Psychology
30
36
36
36
36
Criminal Justice
Teacher Education
Adult and Higher Education
Communication
General Psychology
36
36
36
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Master of Science Degree in Adult and Higher Education

Admission Requirements for Degree
Baccalaureate degree
Minimum of cumulative 2.50 GPA or 2.50 GPA in last 60 hours of undergraduate degree
program
Three recommendation letters from faculty and/or employers
Essay on life and professional and or academic background
Interview with Program Coordinator
Letter of interest
Resume
Extemporaneous writing sample conducted on-site
Official scores on the GRE or MAT
Requirements must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office by the designated deadline of first
semester of enrollment.
Requirements
Curricula
Interdisciplinary Core Course
ED 520 Education Research Literature and techniques (3 SCH)
Major Courses
AHED 520 Profession and Practice in Adult & Higher Education
AHED 526 Adult Learning and Development (3 SCH)
AHED 527 Program Planning & Curriculum Development (3 SCH)
AHED 528 Instructional Design and Methodology (3 SCH)
ITED >>>> Instructional Technology Elective-(ITED 501, 511 or other) (3 SCH)
AHED 588 Graduate Capstone: Teaching/Training Symposium (taken in final term 3 SCH)
12 SCH in Professional Focus Area (Students select one of the options below)
Higher Education (see advisor for precise course list)
OR
Adult Education/Human Resource Development (see advisor for precise course list)
Students complete 12 SCH of graduate courses in a single Discipline
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH) Required for Degree: 33
Career Options: Corporate and professional training, community college staff, adult basic
education/literacy instructors, military trainers, County Extension educators and community
development/non-profit educators; also, students may enhance their professional opportunities by
pursuing EdD or PhD programs in Higher Education, Human Resource Development, or Adult Education
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Master of Business Administration Degree

Academic Preparation including GPA and prior degree(s)
Three supportive letters from faculty, mentors and/or employers
Letter of interest and commitment in the program
Resume
Official scores on the GMAT (GMAT may be waived for applicants who have an undergraduate
degree with a 3.0 or better GPA in their last 60 SCH of course work)
Requirements must be submitted to the Graduate Studies office by the designated deadline of first
Curricula
Major Courses
ACCT 525 Administrative Controls*
ECON 576 Macroeconomic Theory & Policy **
FIN 565 Managerial Finance***
MGT 508 Strategic Planning
MGT 510 Leadership in Management
MGT 540 International Business
MGT 594 Organizational Behavior and Management
MKT 521 Marketing Management
Cap Stone
MGT 527 Management Policy and Strategy
3 SCH* Graduate Business Course Elective
3 SCH** Graduate Business Course Elective
3 SCH *** Graduate Business Course Elective
*If applicant does not have credit for 6 SCH Principles of ACCT I & II, then ACCT 526 Accounting for
Managers
Is required as a prerequisite for ACCT 525 Administrative Controls and can be used as an elective.
**If applicant does not have credit for 6 SCH Principals and Elements of Economics I & II, then ECON
577
History of Economic Thought is required as a prerequisite for ECON 576 Macroeconomic Theory &
Policy and can be used as 3 SCH elective.
***If applicant does not have credit for 3 SCH Financial Management, then FIN 545 Finance for
Managers is required as a prerequisite for FIN 565 Managerial Finance and can be used as a 3 SCH
elective.
Career Options: Professional leadership roles in business and industry, Managerial positions,
Supervisory positions
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Master of Business Administration Degree- Energy Leadership Track

Minimum 2.50 GPA on last 60 hours of undergraduate degree
Three supportive letters from faculty, mentors, and/or employers
Letter of interest and commitment to the program
Resume
Official Score on the General Management Admissions Test (GMAT) (The GMAT may be
waived for applicants who have an undergraduate degree with a 3.0 or better GPA in their last 60
semester hours of course work or a four page essay to demonstrate thinking, writing, and
grammatical skills).
Curricula
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
ACCT 526 Accounting for Managers
ACCT 525 Administrative Controls
ECON 577 History of Economic Thought
ECON 576 Macroeconomics Theory and Policy
FIN 531 Finance for Energy Professionals
FIN 565 Managerial Finance
MGT 510 Leadership in Management
MGT 531 Management Strategy in the Energy Industry
MGT 532 Risk Management in the Energy Industry
MGT 540 International Business
MGT 594 Organizational Behavior
CAPSTONE
MGT 527 Managerial Strategy and Policy
Total Hours Required for Degree: 36
Career Options: Professional leadership roles in business and industry, Managerial positions,
Supervisory positions
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Master of Science in Counseling Clinical Mental Health

Minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative or on last 60 hours of undergraduate degree
Resume
Official Score on the GRE or MAT
Successful in-person interview with program faculty
Students must be accepted into the counseling degree program prior to starting counseling courses.
Curricula
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
COUN 510 Counseling Theories
COUN 511 Introduction to Counseling Services
COUN 512 Career Development & Information
COUN 516 Pre-Practicum
COUN 520 Counseling Diverse Populations
COUN 525 Practicum
COUN 526 Internship (6 SCH)
COUN 528 Group Procedures in Counseling
PSY 503 Psychology of Behavior Disorders
PSY 540 Research Literature and Techniques
PSY 543 Human Growth and Development
PSY 560 Clinical Assessment
COUN 541 Counseling the Substance Abuser: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
COUN 585 Crisis Intervention: Theory & Practice
PSY 578 Marriage & Family Therapy
PSY 579 Psychopharmacology for Counselors
PSY 575 Ethics in Counseling & Psychology
6 SCH Elective in Counseling or Psychology
Career Options: mental health counselor, licensed professional counselor, couples and family counselor,
case manager, supervisor, mental health center worker
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Master of Science in Counseling School

Minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative or on last 60 hours of undergraduate degree
Resume
Official Score on the GRE or MAT
Successful in-person interview with program faculty
Students must be accepted into the counseling degree program prior to starting counseling courses.
Curricula
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
COUN 510
Counseling Theories
COUN 511
Introduction to Counseling Services
COUN 512
Career Development & Information
COUN 516
Pre-Practicum in Counseling
COUN 517
Assessment in Counseling
COUN 520
Counseling Diverse Populations
COUN 523
School Counseling
COUN 525
Practicum
COUN 528
Group Procedures in Counseling
COUN 534
Counseling Children & Adolescents
PSY 540
Research Literature and Techniques
PSY 543
Human Growth & Development
PSY 575
Ethics in Counseling & Psychology
Career Options: School Counselor, career counselor, academic advisor
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Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

Minimum of cumulative 3.0 GPA or 3.0 GPA in last 60 hours of undergraduate degree program
Three positive letters of academic recommendation
Letter of interest and commitment
Resume
Curricula
Interdisciplinary Core Studies
ED 520 Education Research Literature and Techniques
Major Courses
ED 547 Evaluative Learning
ED 551 Effective Learning Strategies for Student Success
ED 573 Leadership and Mentoring in Education
ED 590 Curriculum Alignment for School Improvement
3 SCH from the following three courses
ED 577 Public School Law for Teachers
ED 593 Teaching in a Multicultural Setting
ITED520 Instructional Design and Development
18 SCH Approved electives in one or two *areas of Concentration
*Areas of concentration include a variety of academic disciplines such as Math, History, English,
Science, Math Ed, Science Ed, Reading, Arts Integration, and Instructional Technology.
Career Options: curriculum director, instructional coach, academic facilitator, community college
instructor, adjunct professor, or dual credit teacher.
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Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Master

Mathematics Teacher
Resume
semester of enrollment. Contact Graduate Studies Office for more information.
Curricula
Major Courses
3 SCH from the following three courses
ITED520 Instructional Design and Development
Supporting Courses
MAED 501 Number Concepts and Algebra
MAED 502 Patterns and Geometry
MAED 503 Measurement, Probability, and Statistics
9 SCH Approved* Concentration Area
* Areas of concentration include Education, Special Education, English, History, Mathematics, Science,
Science Education, Arts, Reading, Adult Education, and Technology.
MMT Certification requires additional application through the Teacher Certification Office.
Career Options: Master Math Teacher
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Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Master

Reading Teacher
Resume
Curricula
Requirements
Interdisciplinary Core Courses
Major Courses
ED 551 Effective Strategies for Student Success
OR
OR
ITED 520 Instructional Design and Development
Supporting Courses
RDG 570 Literacy and Cognition
RDG 571 Evidence of Reading Proficiency
RDG 572 Evidence Based Reading Intervention
9 SCH Approved* Concentration Area
* Areas of concentration include Education, Special Education, English, History, Mathematics, Science,
Mathematic Education, Science Education, Arts, Reading, Adult Education, and Technology.
MRT Certification requires additional application through the Teacher Certification Office
Career Options: Master Reading Teacher
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Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Professional

Educational Diagnostician
Minimum of cumulative 3.0 GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate degree
program
Current Resume
Students will complete an on-site writing sample
semester of enrollment. Students may apply for the certificate program through the PK-20 System.
Curricula
Requirements
ED 520 Education Research Lit & Techniques
Major Courses
SPED 520 Technology for Inclusion
SPED 525 Special Education Law*
SPED 541 Assessment of Processing and Learning
SPED 547 Cognitive Assessment**
SPED 549 Achievement Assessment (4 SCH)
SPED 566 Behavior Management and Motivation
SPED 542 Methods for Exceptional Learners (4 SCH)
SPED 548 Instructional Planning for Ed. Diagnosticians
SPED 585 Practicum for Educational Diagnosticians (1 SCH)
Supporting Courses
ED 530 Human Growth and Development for Educators
Electives: 3 SCH in Reading, Psychology, Counseling or ITED
*Prerequisite: Introduction to Exceptional Children Course (graduate or undergraduate course with in the
last 5 years
** Prerequisite: statistical methods course may be undergraduate level
Career Options: Educational Diagnostician in a Public School
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Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Special

Education
Resume
Curricula
Major Courses
Supporting Courses
SPED 540 Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities (or elective)*
SPED 541 Assessment of Processing & Learning
SPED 542 Methods for Exceptional Learners I (or elective)*
SPED 543 Methods for Exceptional Learners II
SPED 566 Behavior Management & Motivation
Possible Substitutions
*3 hour approved elective for SPED 540 with ED 410 in the last five years
*3 hour approved elective for SPED 542 with SPED 415 in the last five years
Career Options: Special Education Teacher
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Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Teacher

Education
Students will complete an on-site writing sample
Resume
semester of enrollment. Contact Graduate Studies Office for more information
Curricula
Major Courses
ED 557* Innovative Learner-Centered Instruction
ITED 511* Teaching With Emerging Technologies
Education Concentration
ED 506* Classroom Management and Basic Law
ED 508* Introduction to Teaching
SPED 540* Introduction to Exceptionalities
ED 530 Human Growth and Development for Educator
6 SCH in Reading
Elementary Certifications Require RDG 501 and 562

Secondary Certifications Require RDG 563 and an approved elective

*Areas of concentration include a variety of academic disciplines such as Education, English and History.
Exception: business or counseling may not be used.
Career Options: Classroom Teacher
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Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Communication

program
Resume
Contact Graduate Studies Office for more information.
Curricula
IS 595 Research Literature and Techniques AND IS 596 MISIS Project
OR
IS 518 Thesis (6SCH)
Communication Concentration (18 SCH)
Required Courses (12 SCH):
COM 5XX Communication theory
COM 5XX Interpersonal or intercultural communication
COM 5XX Organizational communication
COM 5XX Family communication
6 SCH from the following:
COM 5XX Current issues in communication
COM 597 Special topics in communication
COM 589 Independent Study
6-12 SCH Area 2: OUTSIDE of Concentration (Communication)*
6-12 SCH Area 3: OUTSIDE of concentration area and Area #2 above*
* Area 2 and 3 may be in any academic discipline other than business or counseling.
Career Options: Teach communication at a community college, radio/ television positions, managerial
roles
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Master of Education in Education Administration-Principal

* Baccalaureate degree
* Minimum of cumulative 2.50 GPA or 3.00 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate degree program
* Letter of interest and commitment
* Current Resume
* Official scores on the GRE
semester of enrollment. Students must apply for the certificate program through the PK-20 System
Curricula
Requirements
Major Courses
ED 520* Education Research Lit & Techniques
EDAD 510* Curriculum Studies
EDAD 531** Instructional Leadership
EDAD 540** School Finance & Management
EDAD 560 Technology for School Improvement
EDAD 567 Supervision of Instruction
EDAD 577** Texas School law
EDAD 574** Admin of Special & Compensatory Prog.
EDAD 580** The Principalship, Campus, and Community
EDAD 588** Internship
* Students are eligible to substitute courses with advisors written approval for requirements with
evidence
a graduate research and curriculum course has been successfully completed in the past five years.
** Students with a graduate degree in an appropriate field may earn principal certification by taking these
courses as well as meeting the research and curriculum course requirements.
Transfer of no more than 12 SCH will be accepted and must have written approval by the advisor.
ILD training is included in the curriculum of EDAD 531. Degree seeking students who have already had
ILD training may substitute another course with written approval of advisor.
Students may qualify for a probationary Certificate by taking any four approved EDAD courses.
For superintendent certificate, students may take EDAD 690, EDAD, 694, EDAD 691 and EDAD 698 in
addition to the above degree plan (or evidence of graduation from a complimentary degree program)
Career Options: Principal, vice-principal
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Master of Arts Degree in English

program
Resume
Official scores on the GRE
Curricula
Requirements
Thesis Option
24 SCH English courses determined in conference with an advisor (at least 12 SCH in literature
courses)
3 SCH Approved elective
ENG 518 Thesis (6 SCH)
ENG 595 Research Literature and Techniques (normally taken as early as possible in the
Graduate Program)
Non-Thesis Option
24 SCH English courses determined in conference with an advisor ( at least 12 SCH in literature
courses)
6 SCH Approved electives
ENG 575 Current Issues in English Studies (capstone course) (should be taken during students
last semester of graduate work) Prerequisite: ENG 595
ENG 595 Research Literature and Techniques (normally taken as early as possible in the
Graduate Program)
Areas of Concentration include a variety of academic disciplines such as Education, English, and History.
Exception: Business or Counseling may not be used.
Career Options: Education: College level, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Private Schools,
Teaching English as a Second Language, Tutoring, Educational Administration, Editorial Assistant,
Copyediting/Proofreading, Internships, Production, Marketing/Publicity, Journalism, Creative Writing,
Copywriting, Technical Writing, Science Writing, Freelance Writing and Grant Writing.
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Master of Science Degree in History

program
Resume
Requirements must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office by the designated deadline
of first semester of enrollment.
Curricula
Requirements
Required Courses
HIST 500 Historiography
Approved History Electives
33 SCH Graduate level courses from the approved list below
HIST 510 Knights and Samurai: Medieval Warrior Cultures
HIST 520 Readings in the History of Colonial America
HIST 525 The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
HIST 530 Readings in the History of the American Civil War
HIST 535 Crusades, Councils and King Arthur: Europe in 1215
HIST 555 American History and American Films
HIST 565 History of Early Texas and the US-Mexican War
HIST 570 Popes, Paupers, and Heretics: Topics in Medieval Christianity
HIST 571 Latin American History through Film
HIST 572 Colonial Spanish America
HIST 573 Readings in Mexican History
HIST 580 Asian History
HIST 589 Independent Study
HIST 597 Special Topics
Career Options: Federal and state employment in a variety of history related fields such as
working in museums, as archivists, and teaching in both K-12 settings and colleges/universities
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Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology

* Minimum of cumulative 3.00 GPA or 3.00 GPA in the last 60 hours of
undergraduate degree program
* Three Positive letters of academic recommendation
* Current Resume
* Official scores on the GRE or MAT
Curricula
Requirements
Major Courses
ITED 501 Instructional Technology Foundations
ITED 511 Teaching with Emerging Technology
ITED 512 Evaluation in Instructional Technology
ITED 521 Instructional Multimedia Design and Development
ITED 523 Online Learning and Teaching
ITED 530 Research in Instructional Technology
ITED 532 Leadership in Instructional Technology
ITED 590 Internship in Instructional Technology
9 SCH of prescribed Electives

Career Options: Corporate/Military Trainer, Human Resource Specialist, Instructional
Designer/Technologist, School Technology Integration Specialist, School Technology Director,

Distance Ed Instructor/Director, Course Content Designer, Media Specialist, E-Learning
Specialist, Prep for a doctoral program in Instructional Technology or related field.
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Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology Master

Technology Teacher

* Student will complete an on-site writing sample
* Current Resume
* Official scores on the GRE or MAT
of first semester of enrollment. MTT Certification requires additional application through
the teacher Certification Office
Curricula
Requirements
Major Courses
ITED 501 Instructional Technology Foundations
ITED 511 Teaching with Emerging Technology
ITED 512 Evaluation in Instructional Technology
ITED 521 Instructional Multimedia Design and Development
ITED 523 Online Learning and Teaching
ITED 530 Research in Instructional Technology
ITED 532 Leadership in Instructional Technology
ITED 590 Internship in Instructional Technology
6 SCH of prescribed Electives

Career Options: Corporate/Military Trainer, Human Resource Specialist, Instructional
Designer/Technologist, School Technology Integration Specialist, School Technology Director,

Distance Ed Instructor/Director, Course Content Designer, Media Specialist, E-Learning
Specialist, Prep for a doctoral program in Instructional Technology or related field.
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Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies

program
Resume
Curricula
Requirements
12-18 SCH Area of Concentration
6-12 SCH In a subject area OUTSIDE the Area of Concentration
6-12 SCH In a subject area OUTSIDE the Area of Concentration and the first subject area
Option I
IS 595 Research Literature and Techniques
IS 596 MSIS Project
Option II
IS 518 Thesis (6 SCH)
Career Options: Teach at a community college; leadership/managerial roles
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Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher

Education
program
Resume
Contact Graduate Studies Office for more information.
Admission Requirements for Certification
Review Admission Criteria and Application on website and at https://tamut.tk20.com. For more
info contact Certification Officer at 903-223-3048.
Curricula
IS 595 Research Literature and Techniques- Fall semester
IS 596 MISIS Project-Final Spring Semester
Education Concentration
ED 506 Classroom Management and Basic Law
ED 508 Introduction to Teaching
ED 557 Innovative Learner-Centered Instruction
SPED 540 Introduction to Exceptionalities
ITED 511 Teaching with Emerging Technologies
3-6 SCH Elementary take RDG 501 & RDG 562
Secondary take RDG 563
6-9 SCH In a subject area OUTSIDE the area of
Concentration and first subject area
Areas of concentration include a variety of academic disciplines such as Education, English and
History. Exception: business or counseling may not be used.
Career Options: Classroom Teacher
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Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice

program
Resume
Curricula
Required Courses
CJ 510 Criminal Justice Ethics
CJ 521 Seminar in Policing
CJ 547 Seminar in Corrections
CJ 570 Seminar in Justice Administration
CJ Electives (MUST BE TAKEN FOR GRADUATE CREDIT)
CJ 480 Criminological Theories
CJ 485 Seminar in Criminal Justice
nd
2 Area (6-12 SCH)
3rd Area (6-12 SCH)
Research
IS 595 Research Literature and Techniques
IS 596 MSIS Project
Career Options: Teach at a community college; leadership/ managerial roles
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Master of Science in Nursing Administration

* Current Resume
Curricula
Requirements
Major Courses
NURS 501 Nursing Theory
NURS 502 Nursing Issues, Policy and Ethics
NURS 504 Nursing Research
NURS 529 Nursing Informatics
NURS 591 Research Project (6 SCH)

OR
NURS 595 Thesis (6 SCH)
Required Courses for Administration Track
NURS 520 Administrative Theories
NURS 522 Healthcare Economics and Financial Management
NURS 524 Healthcare Law and Policy
NURS 535 Nursing Administration Practicum
NURS 596 Healthcare Management
3 SCH Elective in a graduate level Course

Career Options: Managerial positions in Nursing, Director positions in Nursing , Continuing on
with your education to a DNP or Ph.D. in Nursing Leadership, Pursue a post masters nurse
practitioner degree.
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Master of Science Degree in Psychology

Baccalaureate degree in Psychology or a closely related field from a regionally accredited
institution
Minimum of cumulative 3.0 GPA
Three positive letters of academic recommendation from faculty or professional mentors
Current Resume
Official scores on the GRE
Curricula
Requirements
Prerequisites
PSY 316 Abnormal Psychology (required for PSY 503)
PSY 2317 Statistical Methods in Psychology (required for PSY 539 & PSY 540)
Major Courses
PSY 503 Psychology of Behavior Disorders
PSY 516 Psychological Theories of Learning
PSY 539 Advanced Psychological Statistics
PSY 540 Research Literature and Techniques
PSY 541 Advanced Cognitive Psychology
PSY 542 Advanced Physiological Psychology
PSY 543 Human Growth and Development
PSY 544 Advanced Social Psychology
PSY 546 Advanced Personality Theories
Prescribed Electives Select 9 SCH from the following
PSY 535 Behavior Modification
PSY 545 Human Sexual Behavior
PSY 560 Clinical Assessment
PSY 575 Ethics in Counseling & Psychology
PSY 579 Psychopharmacology for Counselors
PSY 581 Child and Adolescent Psychology
PSY 589 Individual Study (Research)
Career Options: Data Analyst, Instructor - Community College, Instructor Adjunct @ University,
Research Technician. Use the degree as preparation for a doctoral program.
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Master Mathematics Teacher

Master of Science Degree in Adult and Higher Education

Master of Business Administration Degree

Master of Business Administration Degree- Energy Leadership Track

Master of Science in Counseling Clinical Mental Health

Master of Science in Counseling School

Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Master

Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Master

Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Professional

Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Special

Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Teacher

Elementary Certifications Require RDG 501 and 562

Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH) Required for Degree: 36

Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Communication

Master of Education in Education Administration-Principal

Master of Arts Degree in English

Master of Science Degree in History

Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology

Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH) Required for Degree: 36

Designer/Technologist, School Technology Integration Specialist, School Technology Director,

Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology Master

Admission Requirements for Degree

Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH) Required for Degree: 30

Designer/Technologist, School Technology Integration Specialist, School Technology Director,

Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies

Career Options: Teach at a community college; leadership/managerial roles

Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher

Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice

Master of Science in Nursing Administration

NURS 591 Research Project (6 SCH)

Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH) Required for Degree: 36

Master of Science Degree in Psychology

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