Guide to Graduate School

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Texas A&M University-Texarkana

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Checklist for Graduate School

The Application Process

Completed

Yes or No

Notes:

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)

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Dean’s 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 master’s 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 ([email protected]) 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

[email protected]

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

• 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 student’s 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 student’s cost of attendance (determined by the financial aid office) minus any other financial aid received.

Scholarships

• Varies

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• http://www.tamut.edu/Student-Support/Scholarships/index.html for applications, deadlines and information

CONTACT: [email protected] 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-schedule-Graduate.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 master’s 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 master’s 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 master’s 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 master’s degree, of

course, must provide the second acceptance. Here are the general materials and steps you need to

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take to apply – but please make sure you refer to your specific program’s “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

[email protected]

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

2-4 pages in length.

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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

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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/Student-Support/Testing%20Center/index.html

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Degree Programs/ Certification Programs

Degree

Certification/Track/Specialization

SCH

Adult and Higher

Education

33 Business Administration

36 Business Administration -

Energy Leadership

36 Counseling - Clinical

Mental Health

60 Counseling - School

39 Curriculum and Instruction

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

36 Education Administration

30 English

36 History

36 Instructional Technology

36 Instructional Technology –

Master Technology

Certification

36 Interdisciplinary Studies

Criminal Justice

Teacher Education

Instructional Technology

Adult and Higher Education

Communication

36 Nursing

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

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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 semester of enrollment.

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

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

*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,

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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

• 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,

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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

• 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 543 Human Growth & Development

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Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

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

*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

Requirements must be submitted to the Graduate Studies office by the designated deadline of first 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

• ITED 520 Instructional Design and Development

• 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

Requirements must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office by the designated deadline of first 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)

• 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

• ED 530 Human Growth and Development for Educators

• SPED 540 Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities (or elective)*

• SPED 520 Technology for Inclusion

• 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

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

Requirements must be submitted to the Graduate Studies office by the designated deadline of first 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.

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Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies – Communication

• 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

Admission Requirements for Degree * 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

Requirements must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office by the designated deadline of first 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 advisor’s 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

• 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 student’s 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

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 positive letters of academic recommendation

• Letter of interest and commitment

• 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

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

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

Admission Requirements for Degree

* Baccalaureate degree

* 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

* Letter of interest and commitment

* Current Resume

* 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.

Curricula

Requirements

Major Courses

• ITED 501 Instructional Technology Foundations

• ITED 511 Teaching with Emerging Technology

• ITED 512 Evaluation in Instructional Technology

• ITED 520 Instructional Design and Development

• 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

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

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

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Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology – Master

Technology Teacher

Admission Requirements for Degree

* Baccalaureate degree

* 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

* Letter of interest and commitment

* Student will complete an on-site writing sample

* Current Resume

* 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. 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 520 Instructional Design and Development

• 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

• SPED 520 Technology for Inclusion

• 6 SCH of prescribed Electives

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

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

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Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies

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 positive letters of academic recommendation

• Letter of interest and commitment

• Resume

• 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.

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)

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

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Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies – Teacher

Education

Admission Requirements for Degree

• Baccalaureate degree

• 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

• Official scores on the GRE or MAT

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

• ED 530 Human Growth and Development for Educators

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

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

Areas of concentration include a variety of academic disciplines such as Education, English and

History. Exception: business or counseling may not be used.

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Master of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies – Criminal Justice

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 positive letters of academic recommendation

• Letter of interest and commitment

• Resume

• 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.

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

2

nd

Area (6-12 SCH)

3rd Area (6-12 SCH)

Research

• IS 595 Research Literature and Techniques

• IS 596 MSIS Project

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

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Master of Science in Nursing Administration

Admission Requirements for Degree

* Baccalaureate degree

* Minimum of cumulative 2.50 GPA or 2.50 GPA in the last 60 hours of

undergraduate degree program

* Three Positive letters of academic recommendation

* Letter of interest and commitment

* Current Resume

Requirements must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office by the designated deadline

of first semester of enrollment.

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

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

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 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 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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Guide to Graduate School

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Table of Contents

Checklist for Graduate School

The Application Process

Completed

Yes or No

Notes:

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)

Dean’s 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 master’s 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 ([email protected]) 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

[email protected]

Financial Information

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-schedule-Graduate.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 master’s degree.

Important to note here is that you must get these credits approved by your advisor prior to being