Cooperative Degree Programs

UTB/TSC participates in cooperative degree programs with the University of Houston, the University of Texas at Arlington, Sam Houston State University, and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Acceptance into a cooperative degree program is conditioned upon the understanding that institutional sponsorship of the program may change during the period of matriculation. This will not affect a student’s continuation in the program, but may subject the student to different policies and procedures. In addition, the identity of the institution officially granting the degree upon successful completion of the program will depend upon official sponsorship of the program at that time.

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

The University of Houston, in cooperation with UTB/TSC, offers opportunities for doctoral studies in education, The 66-semester hour program includes courses from both universities and are structured to serve students residing in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. As the programs are hosted by the University of Houston, all policies and requirements of The University of Houston College of Education apply. Students must have the master’s or appropriate professional degree.

To be admitted to doctoral studies, applicants must meet all UTB/TSC as well as University of Houston admission requirements. Generally, these requirements are:

–  GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical) at the 35th percentage (e.g., above 500 on each scale)

–  GPA above 3.25 on the last 60-semester hours of coursework

–  High level skills in written and oral English language

–    Experience in the field of education

–  Success potential as viewed by three references

Coursework will be taken in both Brownsville and Houston. Students must be able to travel to Houston for weekend and/or summer coursework, library study, and dissertation work. In addition, students must be computer literate and possess a computer and modem for telecommunication with UH faculty.

Application forms and details are available from the UTB/TSC Office of Graduate Studies. All inquires regarding doctoral studies should be made to that office (956) 548-6552. Students may also consult The University of Houston’s web page at www.uh.edu.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.)

The University of Texas at Arlington, in cooperation with UTB/TSC, offers Graduate Programs in Electrical Engineering through distance learning technology. Graduate study and research are offered in a wide range of areas including:

1. Systems, Controls, Microprocessors, Nonlinear Modern Control, Robotics, Biomedical Signal Processing and Instrumentation.

2. Remote Sensing, Electromagnetic Fields, Propagation, Scattering, and Microwave Systems.

3. Optics, Electro-optics, Diffractive optics, Nonlinear Optics, and Lasers.

4.    Microelectronics and Semiconductors: Microwave, Millimeter-wave and Optoelectronic Devices and Integrated Circuits.

5. Digital Signal Processing, Digital Image Processing, Vision Systems, Neural Networks, Statistical Signal Processing, Nonlinear Image Processing, Virtual Prototyping, and Virtual Environments.

6. Information Transmission and Communication Systems.

7.     Energy Systems, Efficient Operation and Planning, Generation and Transmission, Conversion and Distribution.

8.     Applied Physical Electronics: Pulse Electronics, High Power Optical Electronics, Laser Applications and Diagnostics.

9.     Manufacturing Engineering: Robotics, Automation, Control, Data Management, Economics, and Instrumentation as applied to Manufacturing.

Admission Requirements:

Students wishing to major in electrical engineering at the graduate level should have the Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an approved school. Applicants with degrees in other closely related disciplines may qualify for graduate study in electrical engineering after completion of a faculty-approved program of leveling courses.

The Ph.D. degree is a research degree.

The Master of Science program includes Thesis, Thesis Substitute, and Non-thesis Degrees.

Application forms and more information are available at the Department of Engineering Technology office. For further information about the UT Arlington Programs, consult the UT-Arlington catalog on the Internet at http://www.uta.edu/orgs/catalog/GradCat1.htm .

The Department of Physical Sciences at UTB/TSC and the Department of Physics at the University of Texas at El Paso have combined to offer studies leading to the degree of Masters of Science in Physics. Several of the classes are taken via video conferencing; others are taken locally. The experimental and/or theoretical research opportunities for thesis work include gravitational wave physics, optics, condensed matter and surface physics, geophysics, and radiation physics.

General Departmental Requirements for Graduate Admission

The normal prerequisite to graduate studies in the Department of Physics is the bachelor’s degree in physics with a “B” average in physics courses taken at the undergraduate level. The bachelor’s degree coursework should include advanced undergraduate courses in Mechanics, Electromagnetics, Modem Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Thermal Physics and advanced laboratory practice. Any deficiency must be removed before the petition is made for candidacy for the M.S. degree. Interested applicants can apply for admission to the Master of Science in Physics program at UTEP. For more information about admission requirements see the UTEP Graduate Studies website at http://www.utep.edu/graduate/  although admission and degree are through El Paso all classes can be taken locally.

Master of Science in Criminal Justice (M.S.C.J.)

36-Hour Thesis/Non-thesis Program

Dr. Susan E. Ritter, Advisor -South Hall #323 -548-6569 - ritter@utb1.utb.edu

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is offered by The University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg in cooperation with UTB/TSC with thesis and non-thesis programs available. Twelve hours are offered by UTB/TSC faculty on the UTB/TSC campus, and the other 24 hours, delivered by UTPA, are available in Brownsville via interactive video. The program is designed for individuals who are already employed in the criminal justice field and wish to prepare to assume administrative or management responsibilities in federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies. The program includes a Comprehensive Written Examination testing knowledge from the core courses and the student’s areas of additional coursework.

Core Courses

CRIJ     6301            Criminal Justice System

CRIJ     6302            Crime, Criminal Behavior, and Criminology

CRIJ     6303            Criminal Justice Policy Analysis

CRIJ     6304            Law, Courts, and Criminal Procedure

CRIJ     6305            Criminal Justice Organizational Theory and Behavior

CRIJ     6306            Statistical Methods in Criminal Justice

CRIJ     6307            Criminal Justice Research Methods

Electives

Students will take from nine to 15 semester hours from the following courses depending on whether or not they take the thesis, applied project, or additional coursework option.

CRIJ     6308            Juvenile Justice System

CRIJ     6309            Issues in Corrections

CRIJ     6310            Issues in Policing

CRIJ     6311            Special Topics (May be repeated once for credit if new topic)

CRIJ     6312            Independent Research or Studies (May be repeated once for credit)

Other Electives

A maximum of six hours of graduate courses may be taken from related disciplines. Courses must have prior approval of the Graduate Program Director.

Thesis or Applied Project Option

CRIJ     7301-7302 Thesis

CRIJ     7303-7304 Applied Project

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