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Bachelor's Degrees (Undergraduate Programs)
Business Administration, MBA
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This degree is designed to develop candidates for positions of leadership in modern organizations. The program is suited for qualified students from any academic discipline. The program provides the candidate with a basic managerial background through the core requirements while providing individualized adaptation through elective courses. The business programs of Sam Houston State University are accredited by the AACSB-The American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business.Business Administration-Executive, MBA/EMBA (Two-Year Program)
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Lowry Mays Graduate School of Business offers the two-year Executive MBA Program at The University Center. This program is designed for full-time employees of businesses and other organizations who will bring significant managerial or equivalent experience to the program. The program meets on alternate week Fridays and Saturdays during the regular fall and spring semesters. The business programs of Texas A&M University are accredited by the AACSB-The American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business.Computer Science, MS (CS)
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This 30-hour program is designed for individuals with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science or a closely related field in science or engineering. Students with an undergraduate degree in another area may need to complete additional undergraduate level course work.Counselor Education, M.Ed. (CE)
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This degree is designed to prepare prospective counselors and other professionals with the tools and techniques essential for understanding the individual and their educational, vocational, health and social problems. The program requires 48 semester hours and includes a practicum. Completion of the program and additional course work provides eligibility to take the Texas State Board Examination for Licensed Professional Counselors.Criminal Justice, MS (CJ)
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This degree is designed for individuals in mid-management positions in a criminal justice agency, or for those who have a reasonable expectation of being promoted to such a position. The program restructures classroom hours allowing the fully-employed person to earn a Master of Science degree in criminal justice management in two to three years.Curriculum and Instruction (Gifted and Talented), M.Ed.
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This program is designed to develop awareness, knowledge, and understanding about teaching gifted and talented students, as well as competence in curriculum development, delivery and evaluation.Educational Administration, M.Ed. (EdAd)
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This degree requires a total of 36 semester hours of graduate course work. Included in the 36 semester hours are 21 hours in administration, three hours of research, and a 12 semester hour common core. A bachelor's degree in any approved teaching field in Texas is a prerequisite.Educational Human Resource Development, MS (EHRD)
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This degree prepares professionals to work with adults in diverse educational settings. Opportunities are available to pursue competencies in human resource development and adult teaching and learning. This is a 36-hour program. A typical degree plan will include 12 hours of core courses, 12 hours of specialization, and 12 hours of electives.Educational Leadership: Administrator Supervisors Certificate, M.Ed. (EdL A/S)
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The Master of Education in Administration (Plan 111) is designed specifically for the student who wishes to work toward a certificate in mid-management administration. It requires the completion of a minimum of 36 hours of graduate credit. The program must comply with existing standards for professional certification. A comprehensive examination will be taken upon the completion of or during the final semester of course work. The degree plan originates in the department of educational leadership and counseling.
The Master of Education in Supervision (Plan 111) is designed specifically for the student who wishes to work toward a certificate in professional supervision or professional vocational supervision. It requires the completion of a minimum of 36 hours of graduate credit. The program must comply with existing standard for professional certification. A comprehensive examination will be taken upon the completion of or during the final semester of coursework. The degree plan originates in the department of educational leadership and counseling.Educational Psychology: Hispanic Bilingual Education, M.Ed.
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This degree provides preparation for teaching and school leadership positions by focusing on development, coordination and evaluation of bilingual education programs. This 36-hour program is designed to assist bilingual dual teachers and personnel to develop effective teaching and applied research tools to increase educational opportunity and workplace access for second language students and their parents.Educational Psychology: Special Education, M.Ed.
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Texas A&M University's M.S. or M.Ed. with a Special Education emphasis prepares educator practitioners to serve as skillful, ethical, and caring professionals. The program is a minimum of 42 hours. Graduate students will obtain knowledge and skills relevant to meeting the needs of those students classified as "at-risk" and "low-performing" as well as those identified as having disabilities. Students in the special education program will acquire an understanding of and a respect for the ethnic, cultural and diversity of the students, families, and communities in which they may work.Educational Technology, M.Ed. (EdT)
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The educational technology program is designed to prepare educators to improve the quality and effectiveness of instruction at all levels of education, early childhood through adult education programs. The program goal is to prepare graduates with a wide variety of skills to work as professionals and leaders in a variety of settings, including education, business, industry, and the military. Instruction is focused on preparing individuals for professional positions in instructional design, instructional resource development, and instructional resource administration. Major emphases are placed on the development of multimedia instructional materials and techniques for effective distance learning and communication through the Internet and compressed video systems.Electrical Engineering, MEE (EE)
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The Master of Electrical Engineering program is a 36-hour minimum, non-thesis master's plan. The MEE program offers an opportunity for the practicing electrical engineer to obtain a graduate level degree having a focus on engineering design, systems operation, manufacturing, and management. Students may choose to specialize in one of the following areas: applied geophysics, control and power systems, electromagnetics, and microelectronics. The degree program is accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).Elementary/Early Childhood, M.Ed. (EL/EC)
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The graduate teacher education program in the College of Education prepares qualified candidates for teaching and related positions in public and private schools and in other institutional or organizational settings. This program promotes the educational development and well being of culturally diverse children and youth. The objective of the College of Education centers around the areas of pre-service, in-service, and continuing education of teachers in elementary and secondary schools.Elementary Education, M.Ed. (ELED)
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The Master of Education in Elementary Education degree is designed specifically for the elementary teacher. Students pursuing this degree must hold elementary school certification. The degree requires the completion of a minimum of 36 hours of graduate credit, 30 hours of which must be in courses numbered 500 or above. The major consists of 18 to 24 semester hours of approved education courses. The minor consists of 12 to 18 semester hours in an approved subject in which the student has at least 18 undergraduate hours.Engineering, MSENGR (E)
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The graduate program is designed to enhance the student's technical and management capabilities and to make the student more competitive in the professional practice of engineering. This degree program is accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).Engineering Management, MIE (EM)
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This program is designed for individuals with a degree from any field of engineering and whose careers are moving toward management of engineering activities and technical personnel.Engineering Systems Management, MS (ESM)
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This degree is offered under the joint auspices of the colleges of engineering and business. The program is non-thesis, interdisciplinary, and cooperatively administered by engineering and business faculty.English, MA (ENG)
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This degree is designed to serve two broad purposes. It provides a degree to enhance the qualifications of candidates wishing to teach on the secondary and junior college levels, or who wish to cultivate analytical language, reading, and research skills that may lead to careers in various professional and business areas. It provides a strong background for candidates proceeding beyond the masters to the Ph.D. The English graduate curriculum is organized into 5 blocks containing 12 areas of study, including seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth century literature.History, MA (HIS)
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Students accepted into this program will be able to design a highly individualized curriculum and complete their degree through classroom seminars, independent study, and online research and online seminars. Each student's major area of concentration must be in history, but each student may also have a minor field in such other disciplines as political science, sociology, economics, criminal justice, English and education. The history department is especially proud of its programs in modern European history, military history, recent U. S. history, early U. S. history, and women's history.Hospitality Management, MHM (HM)
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The Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management offers a Master of Hospitality Management degree program designed to meet the hospitality industry's need for individuals who have a variety of professional and academic skills and advanced specialized abilities.Nursing, MSN FNP (NURS)
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To be offered Spring 2005 semester.
The Family Nurse Practitioner program provides comprehensive preparation for baccalaureate-prepared nurses who are looking for career mobility in today's healthcare environment. It prepares nurses to deliver primary care services to children and adults across the lifespan. It is designed for nurses who wish to continue working in their profession, keep family commitments and live in the same community while pursuing a graduate education. Most courses are offered by telecommunication.Petroleum Engineering , ME (PE)
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This program includes course selections from the wide range of graduate level courses offered through the department to increase the technological and theoretical expertise of petroleum engineers in a rapidly growing and changing profession.Political Science, MA (POL)
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This degree will be of particular value to two types of individuals: (1) those seeking to enhance their career, particularly in public service, and (2) those wanting to teach in a community college or secondary school or to prepare for a doctoral program or law school. Both thesis and non-thesis options are available, and students may develop a specialization outside of political science. A concentration in international studies is also available.Psychology, MA (PSY)
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The degree in general psychology is a 36-hour, non-thesis degree plan. With an emphasis on research and the scientific bases of psychology, the degree is designed to prepare students who intend to apply to Ph.D. programs in psychology (e.g. social, developmental, cognitive, and physiological programs). It also provides necessary training for those who seek a master's degree for professional reasons, including those who wish to teach psychology with a master's degree in a high school, junior college, or community college.Public Administration, MA (PA)
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The MPA is designed to prepare administrators to analyze problems and solve them effectively. Students learn concepts and develop the skills to implement them in practice. Whether you are currently employed in public or nonprofit organizations, or interested in entering a career in administration, the MPA program will provide you with the balanced advanced education necessary to become a capable, decisive leader and problem solver. The program provides a core of courses taken by all students, a concentration in one of the five areas that allows tailoring of the program to individual needs, and a work experience. Concentrations include state and local government, financial management, human service and health administration, criminal justice, and comparative and international relations.Reading and Language Arts, M.Ed. (RLA)
Reading Specialist, M.Ed. (RSC)
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This program is designed for elementary, middle school and secondary teachers whose professional assignment involves the teaching of reading, language arts, literature or English. The reading specialist certification is designed for teachers who want to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for leadership in reading and literacy programs, K-12.Secondary Education, M.Ed. (SED)
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This degree is designed specifically for the secondary teacher. The goal is to improve and extend the professional competence of secondary teachers. The degree requires the completion of a minimum of 36 hours of graduate credit. A minimum of 12 hours of professional education and a minimum of 12 hours in a teaching field are required.Sociology, MA (SOC)
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This degree is designed to provide high quality instruction and research in the study of the functioning and organization of society. Students who enter the graduate program in sociology will receive advanced and updated instruction in classical and contemporary sociological theory, qualitative and quantitative techniques of sociological investigations, social statistics, and major substantive areas in the field. The primary objective of the program is to provide students with the scientific tools to study and analyze society, social issues and to enhance their professional skills to successfully enter the labor market. Areas of specialization include: environment and development, sociology of inequality, and sociology of culture and institutions.Special Education: Educational Diagnostician Certification, M.Ed. (SPD)
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This degree plan is designed for those holding a valid elementary or secondary teaching certificate. It can lead to Diagnostician Certification in Texas. The degree plan originates in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Special Populations. Educational diagnosticians are in high demand in public schools throughout Texas. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for their roles and secure positions in the districts of their choice.Sports Management, MA
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This degree is a 36-hour course of study for the undergraduate kinesiology or business major or a 48-hour course of study for non-kinesiology or business majors. This degree will provide prospective graduates with the tools necessary to be a leader in sport, recreational, or educational athletic administration.Training and Development, MSOT
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The training and development program prepares students for careers in the training sector and private industry. The program's purpose is to provide learning and developmental opportunities for individuals with diverse professional interests, backgrounds and needs.SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
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The Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership provides the highest professional degree available in the field to students who aspire to leadership positions at either the school or college/university level. Although the degree requirements include a prescribed curriculum of required and elective courses, the doctoral degree is not awarded only on the basis of coursework completion. In addition, each doctoral student is expected to conduct a major research project resulting in the presentation and defense of a dissertation. The program design requires a concentration in Educational Leadership, with at least 18 hours in the Leadership Core, 21 hours in the Research Component, 24 hours in the Specialization Area (Instructional Leadership and/or Content Field) and 12 hours in the Cognitive Electives.Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification (PBTC)
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Program options are available for those who have already earned a bachelor's degree and would like to pursue certification to teach in elementary or secondary education without returning to complete an additional undergraduate degree.
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