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No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination, under any
program or activity sponsored or conducted by The University of Texas System (UT System) or any of its component
institutions, on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.
This Catalog is a general information publication only, and it is not intended to nor does it contain all regulations that
relate to students. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UT Permian Basin) reserves the right to withdraw
courses at any time, change tuition, fees, rules, calendar, curriculum, degree programs, degree requirements, graduation
procedures, and any other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever the appropriate
authorities so determine and may apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled. The provisions of this
Catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty member and UT
Permian Basin or UT System.
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Graduate Studies Catalog Format, Availability, and Archiving

The Graduate Studies Catalog is published every year in a digital format. Once the new catalog is published online, the
previous catalog is archived and can be accessed via the Office of Graduate Studies' page. Archived catalogs from 1999
to the most recent archived year can be accessed at https://www.utpb.edu/academics/registration/office-of-the-
registrar/catalog-archive. Students who need information from a past graduate catalog that is not found online should
contact Graduate Studies at [email protected] or 432-552-2530.
The University
Welcome Students
The University
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UT Permian Basin) is located in the middle of the largest domestic oil field in
the continental United States. Over 70 percent of Texas oil production is from the Permian Basin, and approximately 20
percent of the nation's domestic production is here. UT Permian Basin is focused on energy related education, including
mechanical engineering with a concentration in nuclear engineering, energy marketing, energy accounting, energy
finance and petroleum engineering. The Permian Basin is the heart of America's energy production this is where
students interested in energy can learn how to be successful.
UT Permian Basin's Student Life is active with clubs, organizations, and events. The Campus Activities Board (CAB)
brings concerts and entertainers to the community. The Wagner Nöel Performing Arts Center opened in Fall 2011. The
UT Permian Basin's Music Program has state of the art facilities for performance and music education. Also in Fall
2011, the state-of-the-art Science and Technology Building opened, providing superb facilities for biology, chemistry
and computer science. The new Student Residence Dining Hall (RDH) provides quality food service, including meal
tickets, for UT Permian Basin students. The gymnasium boasts a new weight training facility and wooden floor
basketball and volleyball courts. Nearby are walking and rollerblading trails, a duck pond, and an Olympic-sized,
outdoor heated swimming pool. The Visual Arts Studio facility provides two and three dimensional studio space that is
first rate. Over 500 apartment-style student housing units are available for all classes of students, and the 5,600 square-
foot Parker Ranch House provides recreational and study space. It is comprised of a lounge, meeting room and theater,
a large commons area with a kitchen, weight room, two computer labs, and a covered, built-in barbecue pit. UT
Permian Basin is now a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division-II level. Its
intercollegiate sports include men's and women's soccer, cross country, swimming, tennis, basketball as well as men's
baseball and women's softball and volleyball. The athletic program also supports cheerleading and dance teams.
Scholarships are available. In the Fall 2020, the D. Kirk Edwards Human Performance Center opened. This facility
combines academic, research and athletic training space to support the growing interest in health-related training and
research. The athletic wing serves as the hub for student-athletes with facilities that accommodates the thriving athletic
program.
Individuals and businesses support the University through endowments, scholarships, and gifts. UT Permian Basin has
a variety of scholarships available, including 31 Endowed Presidential Scholarships, 63 Endowed Scholarships, and a
wide number and variety of non-endowed scholarships in virtually every discipline. Some are based on academics, but
many are based upon financial need. The University partners with the communities through a variety of programs,
including the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Center for Energy and Economic Diversification
(CEED). The CEED Building is available for meetings, workshops, and receptions. To find out more about the
University or to arrange for a campus tour, call the Office of Admissions at 432.552.2605 or check out the website at
www.utpb.edu.
Mission Statement
As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of
students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research,
and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing technology and the
public interests of West Texas.
Statement of Equal Educational Opportunity

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any
program or activity sponsored or conducted by The University of Texas System or any of its component institutions on
any basis prohibited by applicable law, including, but not limited to, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, or disability. This policy applies to all University administrators, faculty, staff, students, visitors and
applicants for employment or admission.
Graduate Studies Catalog Approval

Requirements and Policies
All curricular requirements, standards, and rules presented in the Graduate Studies Catalog must be documented as
having gone through the appropriate policy-making/amending and approval procedures as defined in the UT Permian
Basin Handbook of Operating Procedures and the Academic Affairs Handbook. New or amended courses, curricula,
and academic policies and regulations concerning graduate education become effective and are incorporated into
the Graduate Studies Catalog upon review and approval by the respective academic departments and colleges (if
applicable), the Graduate Council, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
and, if required, the President, the UT System Board of Regents, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
(THECB), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The Graduate Studies Catalog is maintained by the Office of the Graduate Studies which ensures that the
catalog accurately represents the programs and services of the Institution.
Graduate Studies Catalog Format, Availability,

and Archiving
contact Graduate Studies [email protected] or 432-552-2530.
SACSCOC Accreditation
The University of Texas Permian Basin is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of UT Permian Basin.
UT Permian Basin operates in conjunction with the Rules and Regulation of the Board of The University of Texas
System.
The University of Texas System Board of Regents
Members
Officers
Kevin P. Eltife, Chairman

Janiece Longoria, Vice-Chairman
James C. "Rad" Weaver, Vice-Chairman
Francie A. Frederick, General Counsel to the UT System Board of Regents
Members with terms set to expire February 2023
Chairman Kevin P. Eltife
Vice Chariman Jaiece Longoria
Vice Chariman James C. "Rad" Weaver
Members with terms set to expire Feburary 2025

Regent Christina Melton Crain
Regent Jodie Lee Jiles
Regent Kelcy L. Warren
Members with terms set to expire February 2027
Chairman Kevin P. Eltife
Regent Nolan Perez, M.D.
Regent Stuart W.Stedman
Student Regent
Neelesh Choudary Mutyala
Each Regent's term expires when a successor has been appointed, qualified, and taken the oath of office.
Administrative Officers
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Sandra K. Woodley President
Susan Ganter Provost and Excutive Vice President
Cesario Valenzuela Vice President for Business Affairs
Tatum Hubbard Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Communication
Wendell Snodgrass Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Vice President of Information Technology and Analytics, and Enterprise Applications

Bradley Shook
Director
Becky Spurlock Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Todd Dooley Director of Athletics
Raj Dakshinamurthy Associate Vice President for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies
Larry Daniel Dean, College of Education

Steve Beach Dean, College of Business
George Nnanna Dean, College of Engineering
University Calendar
Fall 2022 Whole Semester First Session Second Session
Registration Opens 4/1 4/1 4/1
Tuition and Fees Due 8/26 8/26 10/21
Classes Begin 8/29 8/29 10/24
Labor Day Holiday 9/5
First Day of Late Registration 8/29
Last Day to Add a Class 9/7 8/31 10/26
Last Day to Drop with a Refund 9/14 9/6 10/31
Last Day to Drop without Creating a Record 9/14 9/6 10/31
Last Day to File for Graduation 10/7
Last Day to Drop or Withdraw 11/4 9/30 11/23
Thanksgiving Holiday 11/23 to 11/25
Last Regular Class Day 12/8
Reading Day 12/9
Final Exams 12/12 to 12/15 10/21 12/16
Semester Ends 12/16 10/21 12/16
Commencement 12/17
Final Grades Due 12/19 10/28 12/19
Spring 2023 Whole Semester First Session Second Session

Martin Luther King Holiday 1/16
Spring Break 3/13 to 3/17
Reading Day 5/5
Final Exams 5/8 to 5/11 3/10
Semester Ends 5/12 3/10 5/12
Commencement 5/13
Summer 2023 Whole Semester First Session Second Session
Memorial Day Holiday 5/29
Juneteenth National Independence Day Holdiay 6/19

Fourth of July Holiday 7/4
Final Exams 8/11 6/30 8/17
Commencement 8/18
NOTE: A DROP is defined as dropping one or more courses while remaining enrolled in other courses.
WITHDRAWING is defined as dropping ALL courses. Dropping and withdrawing have two different refund
schedules. See the drop/withdrawal refund schedule for complete details.
Learning Resources
Information Resources Division
The Information Resources Division (IRD) provides computer, telephone, networking, and videoconferencing support
to the University community. Instructional facilities include the campus network, computer classrooms, multimedia
classrooms, interactive video classrooms, computer laboratories, and mobile multimedia equipment.
IRD also operates the University data communications network. This high-speed network interconnects buildings,
offices, classrooms and laboratories to provide an integrated communication facility for the institution. The University
network also connects users to the global Internet. The combination of wide-area and local-area network facilities
provides high-speed Internet connections to every office, classroom, and laboratory on campus.
Computer classrooms provide for hands-on instruction using modern computer equipment and software. Multimedia
classrooms provide modern multimedia presentation capabilities for faculty and students. Interactive video classrooms
provide real-time, fully-interactive videoconferencing capabilities between the UT Permian Basin main campus and a
wide variety of distant locations.
Information Resources Access Policy

The following policy will govern student access to state-owned information resources at UT Permian Basin.
a. Only individuals showing enrollment in the current semester will be provided access to UT Permian Basin
information resources. For the sake of this policy, enrollment in any summer term will constitute acceptable
enrollment for the entire summer.
b. If a student is involved in research with a faculty member, the student MUST enroll in a research course and
pay the appropriate tuition and fees in order to have access to UT Permian Basin information resources.
c. Students who have received a grade of "incomplete" in a prior semester and who requires access to UT
Permian Basin information resources as a legitimate requirement for completing the course will be required
to pay the established information resource fees currently in effect prior to being provided information
resource access.
The J. Conrad Dunagan Library
The J. Conrad Dunagan Library is a blend of traditional resources and new technology, pursuing a vision of becoming
the learning nexus for the University community by offering innovative services and fostering lifelong learning
behaviors. The Library is a 66,000 square foot, two story full feature facility opened in January 2001 in its current
location. At full capacity, it has seating for 400 students. There are 54 computing workstations and two enhanced
workstations available for students with disabilities. A classroom of 20 Macintosh computers is available to students on
a part-time schedule. Class sessions and individual instruction promote command of the information seeking skills
needed to successfully complete assignments and graduate.
To easily locate books and articles, the Library offers FalconFinder, a one-stop, comprehensive discovery tool to
facilitate most research needs to a core print collection of more than 700 of the most widely used academic journals,
with another 4000 journals available full-text by means of online electronic databases, as well as 240,000 print volumes
and nearly 200,000 eBooks. Library computing workstations are available to facilitate access to electronic databases,
commercial full-text materials, and the Internet. In addition, the Library checks out laptops to students. Other types of
resources are available in Special Collections, particularly items relating to the history of the Permian Basin area and
the western region of the country. These materials include materials by and about J. Frank Dobie, the papers of regional
leaders John Ben Shepperd and J. Conrad Dunagan, manuscripts of significant Texas writers, a Texana history
collection, unique collections of regional photographs, and the University Archives. Visit the website at
http://library.utpb.edu/ for more information.
The University Math and Science Center

The University Math & Science Center (UMSC) is dedicated to assisting students in improving individual academic
performance and retention by offering a supportive environment for developing intellectually. The UMSC provides
flexible support, group and individualized instructional services, and technical materials to enhance students'
knowledge and skills, test performance, and course retention for most math courses and general science courses.
The Success Center

The Success Center is the University's initiative geared towards providing a location where academic resources such as
tutoring, AVID, supplemental instruction, and mentoring can be centrally located. This one-stop shop approach to
student success is fostered by an intensely focused team of coordinators and student support staff. Housed in the
Success Center are tutors that focus on all levels of math, science, writing, reading, statistics, history, and more. In
addition to in-person tutoring, the Virtual Success Center and Online Writing Lab (OWL) provides electronic tutoring
assistance to students who want to further attain assistance but cannot make it to campus. Please contact the Success
Center for additional information.
Publication & Special Projects

To enhance teaching and learning, Publications and Special Projects provides a wide spectrum of teaching assistance
including the layout and design of instructional materials such as transparencies, book covers, charts, paper
presentations, and illustrations. In addition to faculty support, PSP assists in special events projects through graphic
design, photography, and the coordination of University print requirements.
FalconOnline
The FalconOnline Learning Center is responsible for coordination and deployment of quality distance education
through the use of the most advanced and efficient learning technologies available. In a continuing effort to educate
those who integrate technology into their teaching, FalconOnline works with faculty to design, develop, deliver, and
support undergraduate and graduate courses for more flexible delivery to learners of UT Permian Basin. The Center's
services include training and support for face-to-face sessions, online learning, and blended models. The Center
promotes distance education initiatives to exchange online courses and programs with other UT System component
institutions through the UT Online Consortium (UTOC).
UTOC: The University of Texas Online Consortium (UTOC) links to various admissions and registrar offices
throughout the UT System. Designated contacts at each campus and service support staff of the UT components are
available to assist students. To see a full listing of courses and host universities for the online programs, please access
the UTOC website at www.utcoursesonline.org.
Admissions: To take online courses, follow the UT Permian Basin admission process starting with completing the
application at www.utpb.edu/admissions/apply-now/.
Online and E-Advisor is a service to facilitate the academic advising process for students. For more academic
advising information see www.utpb.edu/academics/undergraduate-success/academic-advising-center or contact
[email protected].
Course materials are available at the UT Permian Basin Bookstore online at www.bkstr.com, [email protected], or
1.800.381.5151 available between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM CST.
Computer Requirements: Current operating and system requirements for online courses can be found at
http://www.utpb.edu/online/reach/technical-requirements. Classroom courses may require additional software that is
available at the bookstore for purchase or, in some cases, may be accessed in the UT Permian Basin campus computer
labs.
UTOC: The University of Texas Online Consortium (UTOC) links to various admissions and registrar offices
throughout the U T System. Designated contacts at each campus and service support staff of the UT components are
available to assist students. To see a full listing of courses and host universities for the online programs, please access
the UTOC website at www.utcoursesonline.org. UT Permian Basin students may enroll in online courses offered at
another UT campus through the Texas Information System (TIS) at tis.telecampus.utsystem.edu.
University Facilities
The property, buildings, or facilities owned or controlled by the University are not open for assembly, speech, or other
activities as are the public streets, sidewalks, and parks. The responsibility of the UT System Board of Regents and UT
Permian Basin to operate and maintain an effective and efficient system of institutions of higher education requires that
the time, place, and manner of assembly, speech, and other activities on the grounds and in the buildings and facilities
of the University be regulated. No person, organization, group, association, or corporation may use property or
buildings owned or controlled by the University for any purpose other than in the course of the regular programs or
activities related to the role and mission of the University.
Most campus buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the campus community and their guests and visitors
during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and for limited hours on the weekends (this excludes most
holidays). Students have access to the buildings during scheduled class sessions including laboratory, library study, and
research periods. After normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, all campus buildings are considered
closed and secured. Persons needing entry must sign in at the Mesa Building Information Center or utilize "late door
entry" procedures. Late doors are equipped with electronic locks and closed circuit television cameras. This electronic
access control system can allow access to those authorized entry and assigned a code for the system. Exterior building
doors on campus are equipped with electronic alarm, which annunciate at the alarm monitoring company during
prohibited hours. A member of the UT Permian Basin Police Department responds to each alarm.
Parking permits are required to park on campus. The parking spaces in all lots are restricted as marked or posted. All
underground parking is reserved. Only Student Housing residents are allowed to park at Student Housing. Parking
permits are typically purchased during registration and are valid from September through the following August. The
permits are marked with a expiration sticker. Permits can be obtained at the Police Department Information Center,
located in the Mesa Building Lobby throughout the school year and are prorated as necessary.
In compliance with the Texas Education Code 51.207, UT Permian Basin has procedures for enforcing State of Texas
vehicle inspection laws for vehicles parking or driving on the University campus.
In compliance with the Texas Transportation Code 681.008, UT Permian Basin allows disabled veterans to park with a
free University permit in a disabled parking space for an unlimited period of time.
University Centers and Institutes

Center for Energy and Economic Diversification
The Center for Energy and Economic Diversification (CEED) encompasses the UT Permian Basin research and
extension programs targeted to strengthening the economic development of the region. CEED is housed in a special use
facility which carries its name. It has become the focal point for economic development in West Texas. Programs
housed in the CEED include the Economic Diversification Program, the Small Business Development Center, and the
Petroleum Industry Alliance.
University Psychological Services and Counseling

Center
The University Counseling and Psychological Services Center is located on the South Campus in the Founders
building. Services are available at no charge to UT Permian Basin students. Counseling, consultation, psychological
evaluations, and educational presentations (by request) are available for students and their families. Office hours are
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM weekdays. Evening times and/or weekends may be available by appointment. The Center is also a
training site for advanced graduate students in psychology who are completing the apprenticeship requirement for their
master's degrees.
Petroleum Industry Alliance

The Petroleum Industry Alliance (PIA) was formed in October 1992. The PIA has established its goals to be:
• An effective catalyst for bringing new oil projects into the Permian Basin;
• A respected research organization in its own right; and
• An agent for education and training related to the oil industry.
One of the most natural of roles that the PIA can play in the Permian Basin is that of an agent or facilitator in
technology transfer to the oil and gas industry, especially to the independent sector of the industry. PIA is actively
involved in these activities through its educational seminars, short courses and forums. It is also serving the
technological needs of the industry through contacts with the Department of Energy, the National Labs, and the
Independent Petroleum Association of America's Petroleum Technology Transfer Council (PTTC).
The Petroleum Industry Alliance is the one organization of UT Permian Basin directly serving the oil and gas industry.
The Jan and Ted Roden Center for Entrepreneurship

The Jan and Ted Roden Center for Entrepreneurship was officially opened in the Fall of 2004 with private funding
from Jan and Ted Roden to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of the students at UT Permian Basin. The Center serves as a
focal point for all student-related activities in the area of entrepreneurship. Included within the Center are individual
cubicles for a creative learning environment, double computer screens, and wireless capabilities, collectively with a
well-equipped library for student research in the areas of small business and entrepreneurship.
Mission: The Jan and Ted Roden Center for Entrepreneurship will serve as a vehicle for encouraging the
entrepreneurial spirit in our students and surrounding community. Primarily, the Center will strive to remind our
students that self-venturing is a viable option as a career choice.
Small Business Development Center

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program was initiated at UT Permian Basin in 1986 and moved to
the CEED facility in 1990. The SBDC and its business consultants work closely with potential and existing business
owners to ensure that they are as fully prepared as possible to reach their goals and objectives and are available to assist
clients with:
• Business Plan development and improvement;

• Finding sources and preparing for financing;
• Business start-up/expansion;
• Marketing research and planning;
• Financial analysis; and
• Ongoing management issues.
The core objective for the SBDC program is to provide clients with consulting and training. This activity focuses on
start-up, expansion and problem solving for small business owners in a sixteen-county area. A variety of training
seminars covering all aspects of business development is presented throughout the year. The Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) operates in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute

The John Ben Shepperd Leadership Forum began in 1984 with private funding and brought leadership training to
young people of Texas through an Annual Forum as well as through high school forums throughout the state. To
expand on the Forums' vision, the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute became part of UT Permian Basin in
the fall of 1995 with funding from the 74th Session of the Texas Legislature.
Mission: The Mission of the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute is to provide young Texans an education
for and about leadership, ethics, and public service.
John Ben Shepperd Programs

Academic Studies
The Institute supports the BA undergraduate program in the field of Leadership Studies in the College of Arts and
Sciences. A feature of the program is the opportunity for students to practice leadership skills through internships with
established leaders in the community. In addition, the Institute sponsors scholarly research, publications, and seminars
on issues regarding leadership. It was instrumental in establishing a new graduate degree program leading to a Master
of Public Administration with an emphasis in Leadership Studies at UT Permian Basin.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Each year on campus there is a series of distinguished lecturers invited to conduct intensive discussions on selected
topics of leadership. This is a unique opportunity for the participants to exchange thoughts and ideas with some of the
great leaders of the country. The program is open to the public and is available through video and interactive
communication.
Specialized Seminars
The Institute holds a series of seminars concerning various aspects of leadership that can be utilized by business,
community, and school leaders. The seminars can also be specialized to fit the needs of a specific organization or
group.
Student Forums
Throughout Texas, local organizations such as Jaycee Chapters, Chambers of Commerce, colleges and universities, and
Electric Cooperatives such as LCRA and ONCOR sponsor student forums. The participants learn the basics of
leadership, communication skills, and goal setting, exchange ideas with local leaders and develop a project to focus on
local issues to continue their training and education. Some fifty student forums are held throughout Texas each year,
reaching approximately 5,000 high school students.
Summer Teacher Institute
Each summer, the Institute sponsors a month-long education program for current teachers. The accepted participants
can earn six hours of graduate credit and are eligible for a scholarship that covers the cost of tuition, books, and lodging
during the Institute, with an option of returning for a second summer of graduate studies.
Annual Forum
The Annual Forum is designed to bring together the experience and wisdom of today's established leaders with the
energy and idealism of young emerging leaders to develop skills and ideas necessary to meet the challenges of future
generations of Texans. In addition to those who have completed the nomination process, selected members of student
forums are invited to attend. During this unique weekend conference, participants develop visions of leadership to
encourage them to think specifically of application to issues in their communities.
Student Leadership Camp
Each summer, the Institute hosts an intensive weeklong leadership camp for up to thirty high school students on
campus. The goal of the camp is to return students to their respective communities prepared to assume leadership roles
at their schools and become involved in public service.
Awards and Recognition
The Institute annually recognizes outstanding Texans with the Outstanding Texas Leader and Outstanding Local
Leader awards. Nominations come from the general public, business, academic and political entities. In addition,
recognition is given to outstanding students who have met the award criteria.
JBS Crisis Leadership and Learning Center

The JBS Crisis Leadership and Learning Center (CLLC) is an interactive, technology-intensive classroom designed to
teach leadership and other related topics through the use of simulations. A group of ten to twenty participants, initially
present in the CLLC but eventually networked in from any of the four corners of Texas through the use of remote
access technology, will be assigned roles in a simulation of historical or present-day events, then bombarded with
information and forced to make decisions under pressure to deal with the crisis being simulated. Through this process,
participants will be taught the value of leadership, what leadership looks like under pressure, and their own potential as
leaders. Depending on the simulation, the participants may also learn important lessons related to other topics,
including emergency management, criminal justice, financial literacy, etc.
Graduate Studies
Introduction
The mission of Graduate Studies is to support and advance high-quality graduate education. The Office of Graduate
Studies promotes quality in all aspects of graduate education, provides administrative support for graduate programs,
promotes the recruitment of qualified and diverse graduate students, encourages the development of new programs and
the improvements of existing ones, advocates for financial and professional support for graduate students, develops
graduate policies for consideration by the graduate council, and enforces approved policies that relate to graduate
programs.
Graduate students at UT Permian Basin make up about 23% of the student body. Graduate students have a variety of
objectives in their studies and are both full time students and students who hold jobs concurrently with part-time study.
Graduate studies are often characterized by the faculty as more challenging and more enjoyable because students are
studying in areas where they have particular interests. Both degree seeking and non-degree seeking students are goal
directed.
The University's graduate programs are administered by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice President of
Research under the direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Graduate Council, comprised
of elected graduate faculty from each college, is responsible for advising the Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate
Vice President of Research regarding policies and procedures for graduate education.
Programs In Graduate Studies

All Programs are administered through the Office of Graduate Studies.
Dean, Graduate Studies Dr. Raj Dakshinamurthy 432-552-3532
For additional details regarding the specific degree of interest, students may also consult the following graduate
program heads:
College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Raj Dakshinamurthy, Interim Dean 432-552-2222
Department of Biology
Master of Science in Biology 432-552-2269
Dr. David Hembry
Department of Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer
432-552-2258
Science
Dr. Quan Yuan
Master of Science in Criminal Department of Social Sciences

432-552-2357
Justice Administration Dr. John Fisher
Department of Literature and Languages
Master of Arts in English 432-552-2293
Dr. Sophia Andres
Department of History
Master of Arts in History 432-552-2313
Dr. Ana Martinez-Catsam
Department of Geosciences
Master of Science in Geology 432-552-2246
Dr. Michael Zavada
Master of Science in Department of Mathematics

432-552-2259
Mathematics Dr. Christopher Hiatt
Department of Psychology with

concentrations in:
Master of Arts in Psychology Clinical Psychology or Experimental 432-552-3345
Psychology
Dr. Wei-Ju Chen
Department of Social Sciences

Master of Public Administration 432-552 -2342
Dr. Hank Abrams

Master of Arts in Spanish 432-552-3306
Dr. Perla Abrego
College of Business Dr. Steve Beach, Dean 432-552-2170
Professional Accountancy MPA Dr. R. Wayne Counts 432-552-2180
Master of Business Administration

Dr. Anshu Saran 432-552-2204
MBA
Master of Science in Energy Dr. Alper Gormus 432-552-2186
Master of Science in Finance Dr. Alpher Gormus 432-552-2186
College of Engineering Dr. George Nnanna, Dean 432-552-3432
Master of Science in Mechanical

Dr. Anveeksh Koneru 432-552-3455
Engineering
College of Education Dr. Larry G. Daniel, Dean 432-552-3120
Master of Arts in
Bilingual/ESL Dr. Yolanda Salgado 432-552-2600
Counseling Dr. Maria Avalos 432-552-2153
Educational Leadership Dr. Kevin Badgett 432-552-2140
Professional Education Dr. Roy Hurst 432-552-2132
Literacy Dr. Tara Wilson 432-552-2141

Special Education Dr. Kara Rosenblatt 432-552-2128
College of Health Science and

432-552-2504
Human Performance
Department of Human Performance

Athletic Training 432-552-2510
Dr. Alanna Dennison
Admissions
UT Permian Basin graduate programs comply with Regents' Rule 40303 and Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.842
(TEC 51.842) by requiring a holistic graduate application review and admission process.
There are five basic requirements for acceptance to a graduate program: (1) a bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution in the United States or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution; (2) a minimum grade point
average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4 point scale on the last 60 hours of coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree. To be
considered for conditional admission, other evidence of ability to succeed in graduate study*; (3) a satisfactory score (if
required) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT),** or
other evidence of ability to succeed in graduate study; (4) adequate subject preparation for the proposed graduate
program; and (5) a favorable recommendation from the Graduate Admission Committee of the
college/school/department in which the student expects to pursue graduate study, with final approval by the Dean of
Graduate Studies.
Note: Individual degree programs may have additional requirements for acceptance to graduate study and advancement
to degree candidacy.
* The "other evidence" may include documentation of professional experience and educational achievement,
professional letters of reference, professional awards or achievements, and appropriate scores on the GRE or GMAT.
Applicants must clearly document this evidence in their Graduate Studies application. Applicants should review the
specific program admission standards of their intended program of study for specific information concerning the "other
evidence" considered for admission. By considering multiple factors, such as the combination of GPA and "other
evidence" in its graduate admissions decisions, the University is compliant with TEC 51. 842.
In those cases in which a graduate program wishes to consider and recommend for admission an applicant whose GPA
is below a 3.0, the program must provide a written memorandum specifying the compelling evidence that suggests that
the student is qualified for graduate studies. These exceptional cases must be approved by the program coordinator, the
dean of the respective college/school, and the Dean of Graduate Studies. This multi-level approval and admission
process assures compliance with Regents' Rule 40303, Section 4.
** An applicant's performance on a standardized test may not be used as the sole criterion for admission to a graduate
or professional program. In addition, no specific weight will be assigned to any one factor being considered in the
admissions process for a graduate or professional program.
All students who wish to apply should:
1. Complete an online application at https://www.applytexas.org.

2. Present an Official Transcript certifying completion of a bachelor's degree.
Students who intend to apply for a degree program or educational certification should also:
1. Submit Official Transcript(s) that certifies bachelor's degree awarded and, at minimum, contain the last 60
hours of undergraduate course work leading towards the bachelor's degree.
2. Submit standardized test scores as follows:
• For certification – THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment)
• For Business – GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
• For other programs - GRE (Graduate Record Exam)
• International students – TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
3. Supply other materials required by the program. (See program descriptions.)
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General (Aptitude) Test: The General (Aptitude) Test of the Graduate
Record Examination is designed to test preparation and aptitude for graduate study. Students seeking acceptance in a
graduate degree program, except the MBA and MPA, must achieve a satisfactory Entrance Score but performance on a
standardized test may not be used as a sole criterion for consideration or to end consideration. The GRE is taken at the
applicant's expense at licensed sites.
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT): The GMAT is an aptitude test designed to measure certain
mental capabilities important in the study of management at the graduate level. Students seeking acceptance into the
MBA and MPA program must achieve a satisfactory Entrance Score but performance on a standardized test may not be
used as a sole criterion for consideration or to end consideration. The GMAT is taken at the applicant's expense at
licensed sites.
Additional Admissions Information

Deadlines for Submission of Application: The application and all supporting documents should be received by the
Graduate Studies Office at least 60 days prior to the registration date.
Criminal Background Checks: Certain programs require students to submit to and satisfactorily complete a criminal
background check review as a condition of admission and/or participation in education experiences. Students who
refuse to submit to a background check or who do not pass the background check may be dismissed from the program.
The student is responsible for the costs of the criminal background check.
Military Service: A student who withdraws from the University to perform active military service (not including
Texas National Guard training exercises) will not have to reapply for admission but will be readmitted upon a request
made within one year of being released from active military services. A student may be eligible for the same financial
assistance provided before the student's withdrawal.
A student who withdraws from or defers admission to the Institution to perform active military service in a combative
operation will be readmitted to their program, that previously earned coursework will be applied toward the program,
and that any Standardized test score previously submitted will be accepted.
Senior-Graduate Concurrent Study: UT Permian Basin seniors needing fewer than 10 semester credits for
graduation and meeting other admission requirements may be admitted to graduate study. They must be registered
concurrently for all remaining courses required for the bachelor's degree and obtain written permission from the Dean
of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice President of Research to take graduate courses. (The MPA program has
provisions for concurrent study. See MPA Dual Degree Program).
Academic Fresh Start

Postgraduate/Professional Programs
An applicant who has earned a baccalaureate degree under the "academic fresh start" statute, Texas Education Code,
Section 51.931, and applies for admission to a postgraduate or professional program will be evaluated on only the GPA
of the course of work completed for that baccalaureate degree and the other criteria stated herein for admission to the
postgraduate or professional program.
Grade Point Calculations: The Office of Graduate Studies at UT Permian Basin uses the Uniform Grade Point
Calculations as prescribed by the THECB, Rules and Regulations, Chapter 5, subchapter A, Section 5.3. The
description of this method is shown below. For consistency, this method is also used for subsequent calculations by the
Office of Graduate Studies.
5.3. Uniform Grade-Point Calculation for Admission to Graduate and Professional Schools
Procedures for calculating the GPA for students seeking admission to a graduate or post-baccalaureate professional
school of an institution of higher education will be as follows:
1. Only official transcripts from accredited institutions of higher education shall be accepted by the graduate
and professional schools of an institution of higher education for evaluation and grade-point calculation.
2. All academic work undertaken and grades or symbols assigned at each institution shall be reflected on the
student's official transcript(s). No student's grade may be expunged from their record.
3. All grades assigned for academic course work will be used in calculating the GPA, except that an institution
may base the calculation on the last 60 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of undergraduate work and any
previous work in a graduate or professional school.
4. A four-point scale will be used in computing the GPA (e.g.: A, 4 points per semester hour; B, 3.0; C, 2.0; D,
1.0; F, 0.0).
5. A grade or symbol indicating failure (i.e.: F, WF, NC, or in a pass/fail system, FL equals F) will count as
hours undertaken, but no grade points will be earned.
6. Excluded from the GPA will be any credit by examination (CR), Quit (Q); Withdrew (W); Withdrew Passing
(WP); Incomplete (I or X); and a pass grade within a pass/fail system.
7. The GPA will be computed by multiplying each grade point (see paragraphs (4) and (5) of this section) by the
semester or quarter credit hours earned per course and totaling the products. The semester or quarter hours of
courses undertaken will then be totaled. The total of the products will be divided by the total semester or
quarter hours. The result is to be calculated to the hundredth place, giving the official cumulative GPA.
8. Academic work at foreign colleges, universities, or preparatory schools shall be excluded from the
calculation. In such cases, the GPA and credit shall be evaluated and computed as determined by the graduate
or professional school to which the student is applying.
International Students
For purposes of admission, an international student is defined as "a student who is, or will be, in the United States on a
nonimmigrant student visa." This specifically refers to the Student (F) and Exchange Visitor (J) Visas. International
student admission requirements apply but are not limited to international students on F or J visas. To comply with
federal laws and immigration requirements international students must be degree-seeking students in order to enroll at
UT Permian Basin.
Foreign-born students who are naturalized U.S. citizens or who have immigrant status (permanent resident status) in the
United States should note the following:
1. Please allow ample time for receipt, verification, and evaluation of any foreign credentials. Regulations for
foreign credentials are the same as listed under international student requirements.
2. TOEFL scores or other evidence of communication skills sufficient for classroom work may be requested if
the student's first language is not English or if academic preparation was not in English.
3. Financial arrangements required of international students do not apply to resident or naturalized U.S. citizens.
In addition to the general admission requirements previously listed, the following regulations apply to all
international students:
International Applicants should apply for admission using the ApplyTexas Application (electronic) at
www.goapplytexas.org at least six months before the anticipated enrollment date and should arrange to have test scores
and academic records in the Office of Admission no later than 60 days before the enrollment date. Verification of
credentials may also be required. UT Permian Basin will issue the documents required (I-20 or DS2019) for student
visas after all admission credentials have been received and approved. For more information contact the International
Student Adviser at (432) 552-2605. There is no application fee (subject to change). All international students are
considered nonresident students for tuition and other purposes.
1. High School or Secondary School Transcripts - Submit an official record (transcript) of all secondary
school work attempted, including subjects taken and grades earned. In addition, an official copy of final
examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, such as school leaving certificates and
matriculation exam results should be submitted. If documents are written in a language other than English,
complete and official English translations must be provided. Each transcript (mark sheet) should contain a
complete record of studies at the institution from which it is issued (i.e. the subjects taken and grades (marks)
earned in each subject.) Send these to UT Permian Basin Admissions, 4901 E. University, Odessa, TX
79762-0001.
2. College/University Transcripts - Official, certified transcripts of student's academic record (mark sheets)
from universities previously attended must be submitted. Both a copy of the official foreign academic record
and an official English translation must be included. Moreover, where university-level studies are to be
considered for possible undergraduate transfer credit, a syllabus, catalog, or similar bulletin must be
submitted which describes the courses in sufficient detail for proper evaluation.
3. Certification of Financial Support – Student must submit a completed and signed Certification of Finances
form that provides evidence guaranteeing the student's ability to pay expenses while enrolled at UT Permian
Basin. This form must be accompanied by documentation supporting the statement in the form of a current
letter from a bank or other reliable institution or from the sponsor's employer. (Photo static copies of support
statements furnished to meet another university's requirements are not acceptable.) The University has no
financial aid available for international students. Additional support can be from family members, a
sponsor or government with supporting documentation and signatures attached to the Certification of
Finances Form (available online at www.utpb.edu).
4. English Proficiency - All applicants whose native language is not English, must submit proof of English
proficiency by one of the following:
a. TOEFL scores or other evidence of communication skills sufficient for classroom work may be
requested if the student's first language is not English or if academic preparation was not in
English. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores must be submitted before
admission will be granted. Minimum score for admission consideration is 550 (paper-based), 213
(computer-based), or 79(internet-based). Information concerning the TOEFL may be obtained by
writing to: TOEFL, Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540 (The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
institution number: 6914) or
b. The Academic Examination of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a
minimum score of 6.5 or better. There is no institutional code for UT Permian Basin and so send
your scores to UT Permian Basin Admission, 4901 E. University, Odessa, TX 79762-0001 or
c. An official transcript from a regionally accredited US college or university showing degree earned.
5. Medical Insurance Requirement - It is required for international students on F-1 visas to have medical
hospitalization and repatriation insurance for themselves. Insurance for dependents is optional. Students on J-
1 visas are required to carry medical, hospitalization and repatriation insurance for themselves and their
dependents.
6. Employment Restrictions - Students on F-1 visas do not normally have employment privileges. Government
regulations require international students to certify that they have finances deemed sufficient by the
University while pursuing their degree without employment. Thus, international students should not expect to
support themselves through employment while attending the University. International students may request
permission to seek employment while attending the University after they have completed one academic year
of study. See the International Student Advisor.
7. Full course of study- Holders of F-1 student visas and J-1 sponsored Student Visas must enroll for a full
load of study. Nine semester hours is the minimum load for graduate students.
8. Graduate Studies - Students requesting admission to graduate programs must comply with all of the above
requirements in addition to the graduate studies requirements listed in the Graduate Catalog.
9. International Transfers from U.S. Institutions – Graduate students wishing to transfer to UT Permian
Basin will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Only those students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will be
considered and no more than six semester hours of appropriate course work will be accepted in transfer. In
some cases, after the appropriate appeal process is completed, an additional three semester hours may be
accepted in transfer. If currently "in-status" under a F or J Visa, the United States Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) must be notified when an international student transfers from one U. S.
institution to another. Once a student is admitted, UT Permian Basin will provide a Transfer-In Form that
will need to be completed by the previous U.S. institution and submitted to UT Permian Basin to release the
active Visa information for update. However, if a student is "out of status" with USCIS, that student should
reinstate themselves with USCIS prior to enrolling at UT Permian Basin. Questions regarding a student's
immediate immigration status must be directed to the international student advisor. It is the student's
responsibility to obtain the correct visa and to maintain the appropriate immigration status while in the United
States. International students should refer to, carefully read, and make sure the conditions of the visa, noted
on the back of Form I-20 or DS2019, are understood before signing the form.
Acceptance Procedures
Process:
Each program has a Graduate Acceptance Committee/Program Coordinator to evaluate applicants for acceptance to
graduate programs. Upon receipt of all required documents, i.e., application form, official transcripts of all higher
education course work, TOEFL scores for foreign students, and GRE/GMAT scores (as applicable), the Dean of
Graduate Studies will certify that an applicant has met the University requirements for acceptance. The office of
Graduate Studies will then transmit each advising file to the appropriate Graduate Acceptance Committee/Program
Coordinator.
Notification:
Upon completion of its deliberations, the Graduate Acceptance Committee/Program Coordinator returns its
recommendation and any conditions of acceptance to the Dean of Graduate Studies, who notifies the student in writing.
Acceptance of a student to graduate study is contingent on approval from the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Acceptance of Degree Seeking Students

Students are accepted to a degree program with regular status or conditional status. Students accepted into programs
with other than regular status will be assigned special conditions by which they may attain regular status. These
conditions may include specific courses, the order in which they may be taken, the number of semester hours to be
taken and the minimum grade requirements. If these conditions are not met in their entirety, the student will be denied
permission to continue in the graduate program.
1. A student is eligible for regular admission if: a) they have earned a graduate degree from an accredited
college or university and has adequate preparation in the discipline, or b) a bachelor's degree from an
accredited institution, adequate preparation in the discipline, and a satisfactory Entrance Score on the GRE or
GMAT. Regular admission is offered to students who meet all university and program-specific criteria for
admission.
An applicant's performance on a standardized test may not be used in the admissions process for a graduate or
professional program as the sole criterion for consideration of the applicant or as the primary criterion to end
consideration of the applicant. No specific weight will be assigned to any one factor being considered in the
admissions process for a graduate or professional program.
2. A student who does not meet these requirements above may be considered for conditional admission into a
graduate or professional program. Conditional admission is offered to students who do not meet all of the
specific criteria for regular admission but who show promise of success in graduate study. Among the factors
that programs can take into account in recommending conditional admission to graduate studies are the
applicant's academic record, standardized test scores, relevant professional experience, community service
and extracurricular activities, a satisfactory personal interview and/or written essay, the socio-economic
background and the native language of the applicant, and other compelling evidence compliant with TEC
51.842.
Conditional admission refers to a "condition of admission" that is set by the program/department for regular
admission into the program. A condition of admission to a particular program may be the requirement to
attain and maintain a certain overall GPA or to take and earn a certain GPA in specified courses. These
conditions for admission, as recommended by the graduate program coordinator, must be approved by the
Dean of Graduate Studies. Students admitted conditionally to a graduate program who do not maintain a 3.0
GPA or who do not fulfill the conditions of admission within the specified time will not be allowed to
continue in the program.
To be considered for conditional admission, the following documentary evidence must be submitted to the
Office of Graduate Studies:
1. A completed official application to UT Permian Basin Graduate Studies.
2. An official transcript showing evidence of a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally
accredited institution (for international students, evidence of a degree granted by a recognized
institution).
3. If required by the program, evidence of acceptable scores on the GRE or GMA.
4. Evidence for having met any additional program-specific admission requirements.
3. Provisional admission is offered to students who may qualify for regular or conditional admission but whose
application portfolios are incomplete not allowing for a full review and a final admission decision.
Provisional admission is a temporary classification in which a student may remain for up to one semester
until official confirmation of required application materials are received and evaluated. Final decisions on
applicants admitted on a provisional basis shall be reserved until all missing documents are received and
evaluated. Provisional status may not exceed one semester. If the conditions of the provisional admission are
not met within one semester the student will not be allowed to continue in the program past the initial
semester.
To be considered for provisional admission, the following documentary evidence must be submitted to the
Office of Graduate Studies:
1. A completed official application to UT Permian Basin Graduate Studies.
2. An official transcript showing evidence of a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally
accredited institution (for international students, a degree granted by a recognized institution).
3. All official transcript (s) that show a 3.0 GPA or better in upper-level (junior and senior level) work
and in any graduate work already completed.
NOTE: Each program admission recommendation is made by the designated program Graduate Acceptance
Committee/Program Coordinator and does not apply to any other program. A student changing degree
programs must apply to and be admitted to the new program choice.
Acceptance of Non-degree Seeking Students

1. Certification Seeking Students:
Students seeking teacher certification, an endorsement to their teaching certificate, or who wish to accrue
credit toward career advancement.
These students may enroll in graduate or undergraduate education or content-area courses with approval of
the Certification Officer of the College of Education, the content-area faculty advisor, and the Dean of
Graduate Studies. No more than 6 credit hours may be taken before completion of admission to Certification.
2. Graduate Enrichment Students:
Students who wish to take selected courses for their own intellectual or professional enhancement or to
transfer those courses to another university.
These students should have no intention to apply courses to a degree program at The University of Texas
Permian Basin. Graduate Enrichment students may enroll for graduate hours beyond six graduate hours taken
at UT Permian Basin only with permission of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
NOTE: Students who wish to transfer credit to other programs are admissible but should verify acceptance of the
course to their home program prior to enrollment.
Financial Assistance
Students accepted into a program of graduate study or into a post-baccalaureate certification program at UT Permian
Basin are eligible to apply for financial assistance. For more detailed information, students should contact the Office of
Student Financial Aid.
Satisfactory Academic Progress: Students enrolled in graduate degree programs or post-baccalaureate programs are
expected to meet qualitative and quantitative standards similar to the undergraduate programs in order to be eligible to
receive financial aid benefits.
In addition, graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 or higher.
Post-baccalaureate students must maintain at least a CGPA equivalent to that which is required for successful
completion of the student's certification or licensing program. Additionally, graduate and post-baccalaureate students
must have successfully completed at least 75% of attempted graduate enrollments that appear on their transcript, in
order to be considered to be making academic progress. Students who fail to maintain the minimum CGPA
requirements will be placed on financial aid warning for one semester. During that warning period, the student can
receive full financial aid. At the end of the warning period, if the student is still not making academic progress, they
will be put on financial aid suspension. Financial Aid suspension means students are not eligible for any financial aid
until minimum requirements are reestablished. Loans are considered financial aid and are included in the suspension.
Students can appeal their suspension and if the appeal is granted, students may be given one more semester to make
academic progress or may be placed on an academic plan. The conditions of the appeal will be made at the discretion of
the Financial Aid Committee. Graduate and post-baccalaureate students are subject to the same regulations governing
maximum time frames for completing a program of study one and one-half times the stated length of a program. For
example, a graduate degree program which requires 36 semester credit hours of graduate study must be completed
within 54 attempted hours (36 hrs x 1.50). Other program lengths would be similarly calculated. Leveling work
required for admission into a program of study will be added to the program's stated length to determine maximum time
allowed for completion.
Funding for Student Teaching: Students enrolled in student teaching are considered to be registered as full-time
students. Financial Aid will be based on fifth year senior status.
Outside Funded Fellowships: Private foundations and research grant programs sometimes offer fellowship grants and
stipends to graduate assistants within the various disciplines. Information on available fellowships may be obtained by
contacting department chairs and program coordinators.
Funding for Practicums, Internships and Theses/Projects: Students enrolled in practicums, internships and
theses/projects are considered less than half-time students for purposes of receiving financial aid. Less than half-time
students are not eligible for Financial Aid.
Graduate Assistantships:
A limited number of Graduate Assistantships are available. Students employed as graduate assistants in either teaching
or research must be accepted into a program in a regular or conditional status at the time the appointment is made and
enroll in 9 hours of coursework applicable to the degree plan during the fall and spring semester. Students who accept
Assistantships are University employees and thus are obligated in the same way as other employees. An explanation of
duties and responsibilities will be provided to each assistant. As a University employee, any Graduate Assistant
wishing to accept employment in an off-campus job is required to file a written Request for Prior Approval of Outside
Employment. The form is available in the office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and online
located on the UT Permian Basin Home Page, Administration, Academic Affairs, and University Forms. Students may
not be employed in another University appointment at the same time they hold an appointment as a Graduate Assistant.
Additional information and applications can be found on the Graduate Studies website as well as the Handbook of
Operating Procedures.
Services For Graduate Students

The following services are provided to meet the needs of graduate students at UT Permian Basin.
Library Research Training - Training sessions designed to address the needs of graduate students in research for
class papers, projects, and theses are prepared by the reference staff of the Library. Particular attention is given to
procedures for searching and accessing materials which are not actually located on this campus. The resources of other
libraries with whom the University maintains cooperative arrangements are important to our graduate students. Contact
the Library for additional information.
Graduate Student Advisory Board - The Graduate Student Advisory Board includes students from each graduate
program. Meetings are held throughout the year to keep the Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice President of
Research informed of student concerns.
Office of Graduate Studies– In addition to records and policy administration, the Office of Graduate Studies is
available to provide information on a wide variety of topics, advise students on the preparation of projects and theses
for binding, and facilitate the process for students wherever possible. Requests should be made directly to the office
staff.
Graduation – Graduate degree recipients are individually hooded at fall, spring, and summer graduation ceremonies.
Catalog Authority
The Catalog of the University is the document of authority for all students and becomes effective the first day of the
fall semester of which it is published. Any academic unit may issue additional or more specific information that is
consistent with approved policy. The information in the Catalog supersedes that issued by any other unit if there is a
conflict between the two.
Catalog Updates
The University reserves the right to change the requirements given in the Catalog at any time. Changes to program
requirements will generally not be made until the next catalog becomes effective.
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions in the University Catalog is correct at the time of publication; students should refer to the course
syllabus for additional information about a specific course.
Graduate Studies Catalog Approval Requirements and Policies

All curricular requirements, standards, and rules presented in the Graduate Studies Catalog must be documented as
having gone through the appropriate policy-making/amending and approval procedures as defined in the UT Permian
Basin Handbook of Operating Procedures and the Academic Affairs Handbook. New or amended courses, curricula,
and academic policies and regulations concerning graduate education become effective and are incorporated into the
Graduate Studies Catalog upon review and approval by the respective academic departments and colleges (if
applicable), the Graduate Council, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
and, if required, the President, the UT System Board of Regents, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The Graduate Studies Catalog is
maintained by the Office of the Graduate Studies which ensures that the catalog accurately represents the programs and
services of the Institution.
Graduate Studies Catalog Format, Availability, and Archiving

contact Graduate Studies [email protected] or 432-552-2530.
Graduate Academic Regulations
Student Responsibility
Students are responsible for knowing degree requirements and for enrolling in courses that apply to their degree
program. Knowing University regulations pertinent to the standard of work required for continuation in graduate study
is also the student's responsibility.
Transfer Credits
Credit for graduate courses completed at another accredited institution may be applied toward a master's degree at UT
Permian Basin. A maximum of six semester credits may be transferred for the student's program and approved by the
student's advisor. The advisor must complete a Graduate Transfer Credit Request form.
Three additional credits may be transferred (total of 9 credit hours) upon approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies. The
advisor must complete a petition and a Graduate Transfer Credit Request Form.
Requests for more than a total of 9 semester hours of transfer credit must go to the Graduate Council for a decision.
The advisor must complete a petition and a Graduate Transfer Credit Request Form.
No course credit with a grade of C or lower may be transferred to UT Permian Basin. No undergraduate course work
taken at another university, even when taken for graduate credit, may be transferred to UT Permian Basin. All credit
transfers must be approved after acceptance to a graduate program and prior to the student's completion of 12 semester
credit hours at UT Permian Basin. It is the student's responsibility to initiate the approval process.
Should the advisor and/or the Dean of Graduate Studies not approve the transfer of any credits, the student has the right
to submit a petition to the Graduate Council, which will make the final decision.
To ensure acceptance of transfer credit toward the master's degree, the student must obtain prior written approval from
the student's advisor for any courses taken at another institution after the student has matriculated at the University.
No correspondence study credits apply toward the minimum requirements for the master's degree, and no credit more
than 8 years old at the time of graduation may be applied toward requirements for the degree. A maximum of 6 credits
of approved extension course work, whether completed through the University or at another institution, may be applied
toward meeting minimum requirements for the master's degree.
Web-based courses offered through UT System Consortia agreements may be governed by specific program guidelines.
Students should consult their program head for details.
Additional Course Credits

No course counted toward another degree may be counted toward a master's degree, either directly or by substitution.
Students may apply a maximum of 6 credit hours of 4000-level courses toward master's degree requirements. In order
to be eligible to count toward the degree, these courses must be approved by the master's degree committee and taken
after acceptance to a degree program.
A maximum of 6 credit hours of 6000-level course work taken prior to acceptance in a master's degree program may be
applied to the degree, subject to the approval of the student's graduate committee.
Self-Paced Instruction (SPI)

Self-paced instruction (SPI) is often referred to as personalized instruction in master learning. Self-paced courses are
designed to permit students to complete courses as rapidly as they are capable, or to take more time if needed to master
them. SPI usually requires no formal class meetings, although in many courses the instructor meets once a week with a
group of students desiring additional interaction or discussion. Most student-instructor contact in SPI is on an
individual basis. Students enrolled in SPI courses are expected to interact with the professor either individually or in a
group situation at least once each week or as often as a given course requires.
Self-paced courses are offered in many fields or degree programs. Students in SPI courses are provided with a course
outline including instructions for study, activities to complete, sources of information and other necessary instructions.
Students may visit the instructor as often as needed to discuss and clarify the course material and to answer questions.
When students believe they have mastered a unit within a SPI course, they may take the appropriate test. If students
pass at the prescribed level, they proceed to the next unit. In some courses, if students do not pass the unit, they may
restudy it until they pass the test. Each unit must be passed in sequential order, so when all units and tests are
successfully completed, students should have mastered the course material.
Since students may not need to attend class in SPI courses, they may begin such courses at any time up to four weeks
prior to the end of the semester. Established deadlines for adding or dropping courses published in the course schedule
refer to courses taught only on a conventional basis and not to courses taught on an SPI basis. SPI courses may not be
dropped during final examination week. Although students have the option of continuing an SPI course into a
succeeding semester, they are encouraged to complete it during the same semester for which they register. Students
who do not complete the course in one semester's time may receive a grade of Z (satisfactory work in progress) and
must reregister during a subsequent semester when the course is offered and pay tuition for the course if completion is
desired.
Partially self-paced courses are administered on the same basis as regular courses. The registration, drop-add,
withdrawal, course completion and grading for partially self-paced courses are administered as all other conventional
classes.
Technology Assisted Study

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the latest technological advances on the campus. Changes continue to
facilitate the delivery of distance education classes to the far reaches of the Permian Basin and beyond. These same
technologies bring expertise from across the state onto the UT Permian Basin campus.
Current technologies suggest primary techniques are web-based, (course can be completed from an off-campus
computer access point) web-assisted, (as one of the learning approaches included with other more traditional methods)
and interactive video (multiple sites are connected in real time). The integration of technology as a tool in academic
efforts will continue to change. Since UT Permian Basin is a leader in these efforts for students in the state of Texas, no
current list can capture the options that may be available in the near future.
Course requirements will vary. They may include specific deadlines or could be partially self-paced. No conclusions
about format can be made without communicating with the instructor for the course. In general, these technology-
assisted courses require a greater level of individual initiative on the part of the student while offering some flexibility
over traditional methods.
Contract Study
Several types of independent study are available at UT Permian Basin. These are referred to as contract study courses,
which include readings, special problems, library research, and certain other learning activities. Before students may
register for these courses, plans for the proposed study showing the objectives, procedures to be used for evaluation,
and other plans must be written and approved by the appropriate instructor, and by the Dean or Department Chair.
Contract studies are not intended to substitute, by content, for courses listed in the Catalog.
Contract Study courses require a contract study form to be filled out by the faculty supervisor, signed by the
student/faculty supervisor/college Dean, and turned into the Registrar's Office.
Contract Study is available only in disciplines in which the master's degree is offered. Contract study should not
include course work which is offered in regular undergraduate or graduate courses. SPI enrollment would be the
preferred mode for individual enrollment in such a course. All enrollment forms will be routed through the Dean of
Graduate Studies and Associate Vice President of Research for approval prior to acceptance by the Registrar. A limit of
6 semester credit hours is established for the amount of contract study credit which will be accepted for a master's
degree.
Course Load
Nine semester credit hours constitute a full-time semester load for traditional graduate students. Effective Summer
2019, 6 semester credit hours constitute a full-time semester load for graduate students enrolled in accelerated (AP)
programs. The maximum course load for graduate students is 12 semester credit hours in a fall or spring semester or 6
semester credit hours in an eight-week fall or spring term or 6 semester credit hours in an six-week summer term.
Students are not allowed to carry more courses in any term that would allow them to earn more than one semester
credit per hour per week over the course of the term. For example, during summer terms, students should not generally
be allowed to enroll for more than 6 semester credit hours.
Registration in excess of the maximum course load requires approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Since the maximum load is determined by the THECB Rules, permission can be given only under exceptional
circumstances. Students employed by UT Permian Basin as student or teaching assistants must reduce their course
loads accordingly. Students on academic probation should reduce their course load until their GPA is improved and
probationary status is removed. The maximum credits for which students may register in a semester or summer term
apply to the combined credit for both conventionally taught courses and self-paced courses. If students finish a self-
paced course before the end of the semester or summer term, they may register for another self-paced course
immediately or at any time during that semester up to four weeks prior to the end of the semester.
Attendance and Religious Holidays

Class attendance is required for those students taking developmental coursework (classes numbered 0398 and 0399),
students enrolled in freshman-level courses, international students, students receiving veteran's education benefits, and
students receiving federal Title IV financial aid. In addition, some disciplines and many instructors have class
attendance requirements. Students should consult with the individual instructors concerning class attendance
requirements for the course.
The University may void the registration of a student who has not attended any classes or attended two or fewer days of
classes on or before the 20th class day. Faculty shall report to the Senior Associate Vice President for Student Services
or other designated University officials any student who is not attending classes as required above. The Office of
Student Services shall seek to contact the student through their official campus contact information and permanent
address information in the Registrar's records. If the student cannot be contacted or has only attended two or fewer days
of classes on or before the 20th class day, the University may void the student's registration. After receiving written
notification from the Senior Associate Vice President for Student Services or other designated official to void a
student's registration, the Registrar will send a registered letter notifying the student of the University's action and
appeals process under the Handbook of Operation Procedures, part five, section 2. If a registration is voided, tuition
and fees will be refunded minus the matriculation fee and other non-refundable fees. Students should also be aware that
the voiding of their registration may leave them with a financial liability to the University or Financial Aid Provider for
financial aid paid to them for expenses other than tuition and fees. The Office of Financial Aid will send a student,
whose registration, is voided a notification of obligations owed.
Students should consult with individual instructors concerning class attendance requirements. Policies of the faculty
may vary since graduate classes are generally smaller and more interactive, attendance and participation may be major
factors in evaluation of performance.
The University shall allow a student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day to take an
examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence if, not later
than the 15th class day after the first day of the semester, the student notifies the instructor of each class the student has
scheduled on that religious date that the student would be absent for a religious holy day. The notification referred to
above shall be in writing and the student shall deliver it personally to the instructor of each class, with receipt of the
notification acknowledged and dated by the instructor or by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the
instructor of each class. Although a student who is excused under this policy may not be penalized for the absence, the
instructor may appropriately respond if the student fails to satisfactorily complete the assignment or examination.
Students must be excused from scheduled classes or other required activities if the student is called to and participates
in active military service for a reasonable brief period. The student will be allowed to complete an assignment or exam
within a reasonable time after the absence. Students may be excused from attendance for reasonable personal and
activity events, but cannot be excused from graduate-level performance in the course. If the student is aware of
conflicting events, it may be better to enroll at a later date rather than jeopardize performance.
Academic Honesty
Graduate students are expected to pursue their academic careers with honesty and integrity. The value of an academic
degree is dependent on the integrity of the work done for the degree. Academic honesty is thus important to all
students, as well as the faculty.
"Scholastic dishonesty" includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion (Handbook of
Operating Procedures, Part 5, Section 1).
"Cheating" on a test includes:
a. Copying from another student's paper;

b. Using during a test, materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
c. Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test, without authority;
d. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting, in whole or part, the contents of a test;
e. Substituting for another student or permitting another student to substitute for one's self to take a test; and
f. Bribing another person to obtain a test or information about an un-administered test.
"Plagiarism" means the appropriation, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another's work and the
unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one's own written work offered for credit.
"Collusion" means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit.
Further information on "Student Conduct and Discipline" is included in the Student Guide available in the Office of
Student Life
Grading Policies and Academic Progress

Students in graduate programs receive credit only for courses in which a grade of A, B or C has been earned. No more
than two C grades in 6000-level courses may be counted toward the degree. Credit towards the degree will not be
granted for any 4300-level courses in which a C is earned. Occurrence of a D or F in a graduate program shall be
grounds for dismissal. The master's project/thesis will be graded S for Satisfactory and U for Unsatisfactory. All
practicum courses will be graded by S and U. The S does not calculate in the GPA. The U calculates as a failing grade
in the GPA. Degree candidates are required to present an overall average of not less than B (3.0) at the end of their
program of study. Pluses and minuses do not enter into the GPA calculation.
For project/thesis work in progress, the letters PR will be assigned in lieu of a final grade. Upon completion of the
master's project/thesis and upon final evaluation by the committee and approval by the Dean of Graduate Studies,
grades for the most recent enrollments (not to exceed 6 credits for thesis and 3 credits for project) will be converted to
S or U. The PR grade does not calculate in the GPA at any time.
A grade of I (for conventional, independent study and partially self-paced courses) or Z (for self-paced courses) is
reported when students have not met all requirements of a course by the end of the semester and the instructor
considers the allowance of additional time to complete course requirements justified. When reporting an I grade, the
instructor must complete an 'Incomplete Report' specifying: (1) the deficiency or the additional work to be done; (2) the
length of time allowed to complete the work (no later than the last class day of the subsequent semester, summer
excluded). When filing an Incomplete Form, the graduate faculty must indicate a default grade of B, C, D, F, or NG to
be applied in the absence of a grade form indicating completion of the course. Faculty may extend an incomplete for a
second semester by filing a second Incomplete Form with the Registrar. A student who registers for a class and then
fails to attend any class meetings or take any test, and who neither withdraws nor formally drops the course, will be
assigned the grade of F.
In self-paced instruction (SPI) courses in which a student makes satisfactory progress, but does not complete all
requirements by the end of the semester in which registered, the instructor may report a Z grade. Students desiring to
complete the course must reregister in the semester when the course is next offered and complete all remaining
requirements for the course during the semester. The grade of F may be awarded for failure to achieve minimal
standards in self-paced courses.
While the Z grade carries no penalty, the presence of many on the transcript may reflect poor schedule management. Z
grades remain part of the permanent student transcript.
The grades of S and U are final grades used for student teaching, certain seminars, courses for demonstration of
proficiency in writing and conversation, certain non-degree courses, and in a limited number of other courses which,
upon petition, may be approved by the Dean; otherwise, normal grading procedures apply. The intent of the faculty and
administration at UT Permian Basin is to ensure that every student receives fair treatment in the academic process.
Any course in the fall and spring semesters dropped after the 10th day of the student's enrollment in the course requires
the instructor's signature on the drop form. A grade of W will be assigned for the final grade in fall and spring semester
courses dropped after the 12th class day (4th class day in the summer).
Continuation in a graduate degree program is dependent on satisfactory progress in resolving any acceptance conditions
and maintenance of not less than a B average (3.0 GPA) in all course work taken according to the program plan.
Provisional status students accruing graduate credit course work are bound by the same scholastic standards that apply
to regularly enrolled degree-seeking students.
Graduate students taking undergraduate courses which are not part of their degree program and taking undergraduate
courses will be held to the same GPA requirements as regular undergraduate students taking the same courses, which is
a GPA of at least 2.0. Teacher certification students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.75.
A student whose GPA falls below the GPA requirements stated above will be placed on probation for one semester or 6
semester credit hours. Failure to bring the CGPA up within that period may result in dismissal.
Repeat Policy
All courses taken at UT Permian Basin, whether passed or failed, remain a permanent part of the student's records. If a
course is repeated, all the grades will be used to compute the CGPA for all purposes. Repeated courses will be counted
only once for credit.
Student Academic Appeal

Procedures/Readmissions
In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades or evaluations, it is the obligation of the student first to
make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the faculty member with whom the grievance originated. Individual
faculty members retain primary responsibility for assigning grades and evaluations. The faculty member's judgment is
final unless compelling evidence shows discrimination, differential treatment, or factual mistake. If evidence warrants
appeal, the student may pursue the matter further by directing a letter to the Dean. The letter should state the problem;
state why the student concludes fair treatment was not received; and provide a description of any evidence that would
substantiate the claim. The President's Office shall constitute the final step in the appeal process.
After one semester, a student who has been dismissed may reapply for admission and must present evidence of
reasonable expectation to succeed in graduate study. A student dismissed a second time may reapply after one full
academic year. No student may reapply after three dismissals for academic deficiencies.
A former graduate student must notify the Graduate Studies Office of the intention to return to study at the University.
A student who has not attended the University for two or more terms or who wishes to pursue a different major upon
returning must report to the Admissions Office and complete an application update. Notification of attendance at other
institutions must be provided and transcripts from all other institutions must be submitted.
Any student who is not eligible to return immediately to a former institution is not eligible to enroll at the University.
Any student who is dismissed from one program at the University is not eligible for admission to any other program
except as allowed by the time constraints given above.
A student who is dismissed for disciplinary reasons from another institution will not be readmitted at the University.
Drops, Adds and Withdrawal
Dropping a course or courses should not be confused with withdrawing from all courses. In courses taught on a
conventional basis, a student may drop the course any time up to the last day of the 10th week of classes. Students
should consult the academic calendar for the last day to drop. College of business students must have the permission of
their academic advisor to drop or add a course. All other students may drop courses without permission of the instructor
during the first 10 class days in the fall and spring semesters (4 class days in summer). Students must obtain the
signature of the instructor whose course they are dropping if they drop the course between the 10th class day (4th class
day in summer) and the last day to drop classes as given on the academic calendar for each fall and spring semester.
Once a student has registered and paid tuition and fees for a course section, the student is considered enrolled in that
class until the student officially drops the class at the Registrar's Office. Enrollment is not complete until all tuition and
fees have been paid. Students will not be admitted to classes for which tuition and fees have not been paid. The student
must submit all requests to drop a course in writing to the Registrar's Office. Neither faculty, relatives, nor friends
may drop or add courses for a student. Add/drop forms must be completed at the Registrar's Office prior to the
end of the last day to drop. The student should note the academic calendar for the last date to drop. Failure to
drop a class which is not being attended will result in a failing grade on the academic record. Students may
withdraw from all classes after the last date to drop with permission of their advisor and Dean or Department Chair. For
refund dates, the student should note the Refund Policy in the section on Tuition, Fees, and Deposits in this Catalog.
Adding a course is subject to the same advisement, course load, admission, and prerequisite requirements as original
registration. Consulting with the advisor in advance of registration can reduce the need for late adds.
Students enrolling late in a course should not expect special make-up assistance from the instructor.
In the case of courses taught on a self-paced instruction (SPI) basis, students are encouraged to enroll as early as
possible. However, courses taught on a SPI basis may be added up to 4 weeks prior to the end of the fall or spring
semesters. An equivalent date will be established for the summer term as announced in the summer class schedule.
After the late registration period, SPI courses may be added only with the permission of the instructor and the Dean of
the school or college in which the course is taught. Students not completing an SPI course by the end of the semester
must reregister and pay all applicable fees to continue the course in the next semester in which it is offered. Students
may drop an SPI course at any time up to the last date to drop, as shown in the academic calendar.
Withdrawing from the University should not be confused with dropping a course(s) while remaining enrolled in others.
Students desiring to drop every course in which they are enrolled are considered to be withdrawing. Students should
secure a withdrawal petition from the Registrar's Office, complete it and obtain the signature of the Business Office, the
Library, Security, and the Financial Aid Office. In cases of illness, students may have someone notify the Registrar
who will arrange for withdrawal.
If a student wishes to withdraw, a completed withdrawal form must be submitted to the Registrar's Office prior to the
final date to withdraw. A withdrawal requested after the last date to drop must have the permission of the Dean. Failure
to withdraw from a class which the student has never attended or has stopped attending will result in a failing grade on
the academic record. A withdrawal request becomes effective the date the completed and signed form is received from
the student by the Registrar's Office. Students who have withdrawn from the University need not apply for readmission
unless they have been absent from the University for more than 2 semesters.
Program Planning
Upon acceptance into a graduate program, each student will be assigned a faculty advisor by the department chair or
coordinator of the program in the student's field of major interest. Prior to completion of one-half of the course credits
required for the degree, the advisor and the student will nominate a committee of 3 or more members of which the
initial advisor may or may not be the chair or a member. Each graduate student's committee will consist of graduate
faculty members from the academic discipline(s) offering the degree, plus one member from outside the discipline(s)
who will represent the graduate faculty. At the time the student's committee is formed, the graduate faculty
representative will be appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice President of Research who will
also approve the committee and the student's degree plan. Students in the MBA and MPA programs following an
established non thesis plan of study may not be required to have a committee.
The committee is responsible for developing the student's program of study, for arranging and conducting examinations
and for certifying the student's completion of all requirements for the degree. All recommendations by the committee
are subject to review and approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Candidacy for the master's degree is established when, following acceptance into a degree program and completion of
all acceptance requirements, the graduate student and the advisor plan a program of study recorded on the degree plan
form which is approved by the student's committee, the department chair or program coordinator, and the Dean of
Graduate Studies.
Filing of the degree plan with the Office of Graduate Studies should be done upon or prior to completion of 12
semester credit hours of degree requirements and must be done prior to completion of 18 semester credit hours toward
the degree. Students failing to submit a degree plan or receive approval may be required to complete one-half of the
required credits (exclusive of project/thesis) after approval is received. The degree plan should list all courses, any
special projects, and any other educational experiences that are to be a part of the master's program. It is not necessary
to include the topic if the project/thesis option is chosen. Students must accept responsibility to obtain a degree plan.
The degree plan is not official until:
1. It is signed by the student, committee members, program head, graduate faculty representative, and Dean of
Graduate Studies and,
2. It is filed in the Graduate Studies office.
All revisions to the degree plan, if necessary, are made on a separate form, "Graduate Academic Petition for Exception
to Graduate Policy." Further information is available through the Office of Graduate Studies.
The master's degree must be completed within eight years. No course more than eight years old at the time of
graduation may be applied toward requirements for the degree. This includes any transfer credit and project or thesis
credit. For example, if the first course on the degree plan is dated Fall 2010, the student must graduate in or before
Summer 2018.
Requirements for Completion of the Degree

At least one third of the credit hours required for a graduate or post-graduate professional degree must be earned at UT
Permian Basin. Successful completion of all courses and research requirements does not assure receipt of the master's
degree. After all requirements have been fulfilled, candidates may be required to sit for an oral examination by their
committee, which includes a representative of the graduate faculty.
The examination covers the subject matter of the candidate's field or discipline and research, if a project/thesis is part of
the student's program. Candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of their field
and research effort in the oral examination. Two negative votes on a committee of four or more members results in
failure. Candidates failing the oral examination may sit for reexamination only twice more within 5 years of the initial
failure. Candidates failing the examination will be given direction for study and rewriting of the project/thesis report in
order to improve the chances of passing the examination on a subsequent attempt. To determine if a program requires a
written or oral examination, thesis, project or seminar consult the description for degree. Some programs have options
available for student programs.
If the student prepares a thesis or project, final copies of the master's project/thesis must be prepared according to the
regulations presented in the current edition of Instructions for Preparation of Masters Thesis and Research Project
Reports. Students must submit not less than an original and 3 copies of the project/thesis. Research papers and thesis
authored by the student will be available to interested members of the public.
The Dean of Graduate Studies examines each project/thesis to determine whether or not it meets format guidelines. In
order to reduce the number of last-minute corrections, the student is encouraged to consult with the Office of Graduate
Studies during preparation of the report and to submit the master copy of the final draft of the report for review before
having additional required copies prepared. This copy should be submitted for review well in advance of the deadline
to allow adequate time for the Office of Graduate Studies review, time for the student to make necessary corrections
and time to have the final required copies made.
Due to the part-time status of the majority of graduate students, no standard, continuous registration is required by
policy of the Office of Graduate Studies. However, each student must register for the number of hours determined by
their committee for the master's project/thesis. Students must register for 6398/6399 each semester in which they work
under the supervision of their advisor toward the completion of the project/thesis and/or use the resources of the
University. Although multiple registrations for these courses are common, a maximum of 3 hours for project or 6 hours
of credit for thesis will be granted on the final academic record.
There may be financial aid or other requirements for continuous registration for individual students. Any student who is
not enrolled for a two-term period will be asked to update his or her file and may find that a newer version of degree
requirements is applicable.
The prospective graduate must complete and file an application for graduation during the registration period of the
semester graduation is planned. Students failing to graduate after paying the graduation fee will forfeit that fee and
must reapply when they register for the semester in which they intend to graduate. Within in the semester of
graduation, a degree check will be initiated for the student. The student must enroll for at least three semester credit
hours in one of the standard numbered courses during the semester in which graduation actually occurs or, if eligible
and approved, register in absentia.
Registration in absentia may be permitted upon approved by the committee chair and the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Candidates for a degree who has completed all the requirements for graduation including successful completion of an
oral thesis or project defense, if required, and who need to register for the purpose of having a degree conferred (not to
take courses or complete a thesis or project) are eligible to register in absentia. Candidates who have provided a written
thesis or project to their committee chair and successfully completed their oral thesis or project defense prior to the end
of the registration period for the semester of graduation are deemed to be eligible for in absentia registration if the
student has previously registered for the maximum credit hours of thesis or project allowed to count toward the degree.
The most common use of in absentia registration occurs when students complete their thesis or project after the
deadline for thesis or project submission in a semester, and thus graduate in the following semester.
After registration for credit during a semester or summer session, a change to in absentia status must be approved by
the Dean of Graduate Studies and processed through the add/drop procedure, i.e., a student will drop the courses for
which they have registered and add the in absentia registration. All fees, less the in absentia fee, will be refunded if the
change is made during the first twelve class days. After the 12th class day, no refunds are made and no additional
charge will be assessed for the in absentia fee. The University ID card and original paid fee receipt must be returned
before a refund can be issued. No refund is made for the cancellation of an in absentia registration.
Campus Life
Campus Life
The University provides a wide range of services and programs to help UT Permian Basin students develop leadership
skills, designs and implements activities for UT Permian Basin students to enjoy between, before, or after classes, and
creates a welcoming atmosphere for students to relax, study, watch television, or participate in on-campus programs.
New Student Orientation – Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR): The Office of Student Life
coordinates summer and January orientations for new students. Orientation leaders are students who can help new
students become familiar with programs, services, and other resources available to them on campus. If you are
interested in helping new students transition to college and learn about UT Permian Basin, please consider becoming an
Orientation Leader.
University Performance Groups: Students are encouraged to engage in campus life through the various sponsored
groups. These groups are Ballet Folklorico, Cheer Team, Choir, Falcon Heat Dance Team, Marching Band, Mariachi,
Orchestra, Pep Band, and Step Team. Each group has an advisor or coach who recruits, instructs, directs, and manages
the group. Scholarships are available to qualified participants. These groups perform throughout the year on and off
campus.
Student Media: The University supports the dissemination of news and information of student interest and the
publication of literary and artistic student work.
The Mesa Journal, the award-winning student newspaper for UT Permian Basin, publishes news and information
regarding the University, its students, and national or international news that affect the University community. The
Mesa Journal provides an opportunity for students to gain newspaper journalism experience while attending the
University.
The Sandstorm, an annual magazine-yearbook publication, is a collection of poems, short stories, and essays submitted
by students and selected by a panel for publication. The magazine also prints photographs of student art that includes
painting, sculpture, pottery, and photography. The editor and staff of this student publication are selected from the
student body. Applications for editor are received from returning students and incoming students with publication
experience.
Student Senate: The Student Senate is the elected student organization representing the interests and needs of the
student body and is recognized by the administration of UT Permian Basin and by the UT System Board of Regents of
the UT System. Officers are elected at the end of each spring semester and Senators are elected at the end of spring and
early in the fall semester. Candidate registration forms are available through the Student Senate Office. Students are
encouraged to seek elected offices. The Student Senate makes recommendations to the administration on policies that
affect the student body and appoints students to sit on important University committees with faculty and staff members.
Campus Activities Board: The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is responsible for identifying, budgeting, and
developing cultural, social, and recreational programs for the student body. Students are encouraged to contact the
CAB to get involved as volunteer activity programmers or as paid part-time staff members. CAB brings in a variety of
aspiring artists and entertainers, sponsors various events, and takes students to leadership development conferences.
Student Clubs and Organizations: Students are encouraged to join or develop clubs and organizations that unite
members with a common cause or interest. Such organizations allow students to pursue specialized interests and to
have an opportunity to interact with classmates and professors in an atmosphere different from that of the classroom.
Involvement in student organizations also provides a means of practicing leadership skills.
The Office of Student Life is responsible for the registration of student clubs and organizations and publishes a guide
for the development of clubs and organizations. The Office of Student Life also provides various resources for student
organization development, workstations and materials, and training on UT System policies and campus policies.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, student organizations may be single sex
organization only if they are a "social fraternity."
The Gymnasium/Pool Complex: The three-story building is designed for recreational use by students, faculty, and
staff and their families. The Gymnasium/Pool Complex consists of racquetball courts, two volleyball and badminton
courts, and three basketball courts. The complex has an exercise room equipped with free weights and a full set of
station weight machines In addition, there is an athletic field, four lighted tennis courts, and 3.5 miles of walking,
jogging, and skating trails. The Olympic-size swimming pool is the largest outdoor pool in Odessa. It is heated for
comfort and has certified lifeguards on duty during operating hours. The pool is open late March through late October,
depending on weather.
Housing: The University of Texas Permian Basin offers a variety of options for students who desire to live on campus.
The UT Permian Basin Residence and Dining Hall is the designated housing for incoming freshmen students.
Freshmen options in the Residence and Dining Hall include a four-bedroom unit, or a two person double occupancy
unit. Each floor of the three story Hall has study/Teaming rooms, laundry, and lounges for student convenience.
Upperclassmen have the following options in the apartment-style units: four-bedroom unit, two bedroom unit, and
efficiencies. Most buildings have a central laundry room downstairs for student convenience. The University also offers
options for married students who may select from a one bedroom or two bedroom unit.
The housing area is within easy walking distance of the University Mesa Building, the Visual Arts Building, the
Library/Lecture Center, and the Science and Technology building. Each student unit is fully furnished. All Student
Housing prices include the cost of electricity, water, sewer, cable, internet, laundry, garbage collection, maintenance,
and police security. Student Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and students must be enrolled. For
additional information contact the Student Housing Office.
Bookstore: The Bookstore, which is located in the courtyard area of the Mesa Building, carries course-related
textbooks, general books, additional course materials, school supplies, discounted software for UT Permian Basin
students, and collegiate apparel and gifts. Textbooks, clothing, and gifts can be ordered through the Bookstore website
(www.utpb.bkstr.com) for either store pick-up or shipment to the student's home. Graduation Regalia and graduation
announcements are also ordered through the Bookstore.
Refunds on textbooks are allowed for the first 7 days of class in long semesters, and first 5 days of the summer
sessions. Although the Bookstore does buy textbooks daily, scheduled buybacks are held during finals week in long
semesters and held twice during the summer. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express cards are accepted,
and gift cards are available. "A student of this Institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a
university-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an
online retailer." Texas Education Code, Section 51.9705.
The course syllabi include textbook information, including to the extent practicable the International Standard Book
Number and will be available on the bookstore website for every required and recommended textbook and
supplemental materials.
Testing Services And Academic Accommodations

Department
Students with Disabilities Assistance
The Testing Services and Academic Accommodations office provides information about accommodations and provides
services to students with disabilities. Students admitted to the University should contact the office one month in
advance to set up services.
Developmental Education
Coordination of student placement who test into developmental courses and coordinate the teaching of this courses with
Adjuncts.
Career Services
The UT Permian Basin Career Services Office provides career counseling, serves as a liaison between students seeking
employment (work study, on campus and off campus) and prospective employers and develops career related
programming for students and alumni. Services available include the MYPLAN career exploration system, the College
Central Network recruitment website, resume assistance, video-taped mock interviews, on-campus interviews, and
resources pertaining to job-hunting skills. The Career Services department also administers the study abroad program,
the On-Campus STAR internship program and the UT Permian Basin Work Coop program. Go to the University
website www.utpb.edu, then locate Career Services (under Student Services).
Career Guides
Resource books and handouts are available in the Career Library. Resources include books, handouts and videos
developed and available through the departmental website. Call 432-552-3634 for assistance or email
[email protected].
Regulations Governing Student Conduct

The University reserves the right to restrict the enrollment of any student for disciplinary or academic reasons.
Disciplinary Procedures
All students at The University of Texas Permian Basin are subject to all the Rules and Regulations of the UT System
Board of Regents of The University of Texas System and all institutional rules and regulations. Rules regarding
students conduct and discipline are included in Series 50101 of the Regents' Rules and Regulations, The University of
Texas Permian Basin Handbook of Operating Procedures.
According to the Regents' Rules and Regulations, the Dean of Students has the authority to take interim disciplinary
action when the continuing presence of the student poses a potential danger to persons or property or a potential threat
of disrupting any authorized University activity.
Disciplinary action could include:
• Disciplinary probation;
• Withholding of grades, official transcript, and/or degree;
• Bar against readmission;
• Restitution or reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of institutional or System property;
• Suspension of rights and privileges, including participation in athletic or extracurricular activities;
• Failing grade for an examination or assignment or for a course and/ or cancellation of all or any portion of
prior course credit;
• Denial of degree;
• Suspension from the institution for a specified period of time;
• Expulsion (permanent separation from the Institution);
• Revocation of degree and withdrawal of diploma; and/or
• Other penalty as deemed appropriate under the circumstances.
Drugs/Narcotics
Any student who is guilty of the illegal use, possession, and/or sale of a drug or narcotic on the campus of UT Permian
Basin or any other UT System component institution is subject to discipline. If a student is found guilty of the illegal
use, possession, and/or sale of a drug or narcotic on campus, the minimum penalty shall be suspension from the
institution for a specified period of time and/or suspension of rights and privileges.
Intoxicating Beverages
The use of intoxicating beverages is prohibited in classroom buildings, laboratories, auditoriums, library buildings,
museums, faculty and administrative offices, intercollegiate and intramural athletic facilities, and all other public
campus areas. State law will be strictly enforced at all times on all property controlled by the System and its component
institutions.
Solicitation
No individual, organization, group, association, or corporation may use the grounds, buildings, or facilities owned or
controlled by any component institution or by the System except as permitted by the provisions of the Regents' Rules
and Regulations and approved institutional rules and regulations. Campus facilities are not otherwise open to the
public. Exceptions include collection of memberships dues by faculty, staff and student organizations and approved
fund-raising performed by registered student organizations.
The term "solicitation" means the sale, lease, rental or offer for sale, lease, rental of any property, product,
merchandise, publication, or service, whether for immediate or future delivery; an oral statement or the distribution or
display of printed material, merchandise, or products that is designed to encourage the purchase, use, or rental of any
property, product, merchandise, publication, or service; the receipt of or request for any gift or contribution; or the
request to support or oppose a vote for or against a candidate, issue, or proposition appearing on the ballot at any
election held pursuant to State or federal law or local ordinance.
Hazing
The 70th Texas Legislature enacted a law concerning hazing which became effective on September 1, 1987. Under the
law, individuals or organizations engaging in hazing could be subject to fines and charged with a criminal offense.
According to the law, a person can commit a hazing offense not only by engaging in a hazing activity, but also by
soliciting, directing, encouraging, aiding, or attempting to aid another in hazing; by intentionally, knowingly, or
recklessly allowing hazing to occur; or by failing to report in writing to the Vice President for Student Services
firsthand knowledge that a hazing incident is planned or has occurred. The fact that a person consented to or acquiesced
in a hazing activity is not a defense to prosecution for hazing under this law. In an effort to encourage reporting of
hazing incidents, the law grants immunity from civil or criminal liability to any persons who report a specific hazing
event to the Vice President for Student Services and immunizes that person from participation in any judicial
proceeding resulting from that report. The penalty for failure to report is a fine of up to $1,000.00, up to 180 days in
jail, or both. Penalties for other hazing offenses vary according to the severity of the injury which results and range
from $500.00 to $10,000.00 in fines and up to 2 years confinement.
The law does not affect or in any way restrict the right of the University to enforce its own rules against hazing. Hazing
with or without the consent of the student is prohibited by UT System, and a violation of that prohibition renders both
the person inflicting the hazing and the person submitting to the hazing subject to discipline.
The law defines hazing as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an educational
institution, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical
health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or
maintaining membership in any organization whose members are or include students at an educational institution.
Hazing includes but is not limited to:
A. Any type of physical brutality, such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic shocking, placing
of a harmful substance on the body, or similar activity;
B. Any type of physical activity, such as sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small
space, calisthenics, or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely
affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student;
C. Any activity involving consumption of food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, liquor, drug, or other substance
which subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or which adversely affects the mental or physical
health of the student;
D. Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects the student to extreme
mental stress, shame, or humiliation, or that adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or
discourages the student from entering or remaining registered in an educational institution, or that may
reasonably be expected to cause a student to leave the organization or the institution rather than submit to acts
described in this subsection; and
E. Any activity that induces, causes, or requires the student to perform a duty or task which involves a
violation of the Penal Code.
Student due process procedure covers discrimination, sexual and racial harassment, and gives procedures for filing
grievance and grounds for non-academic appeals. Please see the Falcon Guide for procedures about filing of a
grievance for non-academic issues.
Use of Copyrighted Materials

It is the policy of UT Permian Basin to follow the United States Copyright Law of 1976, as amended, (Title 17, United
States Code, hereinafter, the "Copyright Act"). Accordingly, all faculty, staff, and students of UT System and its
component institutions should follow these policy guidelines: Only copyrighted materials are subject to the restrictions
in this Policy Statement. Materials not copyrighted may be copied freely and without restriction. Because a copyright
notice is not required for copyright protection of works published on or after March 1, 1989, most works (except those
authored by the United States Government) should be presumed to be copyright protected, unless further information
from the copyright holder or express notice reveals that the copyright holder intends the work to be in the public
domain. Works published prior to March 1, 1989, generally require a copyright notice to be protected. The Copyright
Office Circular 22 explains how to determine the copyright status of a work.
Copyrighted software may be copied without the copyright owner's permission only in accordance with the Copyright
Act. Section 117 of the Act permits making an archival back-up copy. Most software, however, is licensed to the user
and the terms of the license agreement may give the user permission to make copies of the software in excess of the
archival copy permitted by the Copyright Act. Each software license agreement is unique. As a result, the user's rights
to copy licensed software beyond that permitted under the Copyright Act may only be determined by reading the user's
license agreement. Any copying or reproduction of copyrighted software on UT System or component institution
computing equipment must be in accordance with the Copyright Act and the pertinent software license agreement.
Further, faculty, staff and students may not use unauthorized copies of software on UT System or component institution
owned computers or networks or computers housed in UT System or component institution facilities. Copyrighted
materials may be copied or otherwise used without the copyright owner's permission where such copying constitutes
"fair use" under the Copyright Act. In order to copy or otherwise use materials, including software, where (a) the
materials are copyrighted, (b) use exceeds what is permitted by license or the Rules of Thumb, and (c) the four-factor
fair use test indicates that the use is likely not fair; permission should be obtained from the copyright owner. (The
University of Texas System Policies)
Copyright Issues
File-sharing applications make it easy for you to share music, videos, movies, software, text, and other files. However,
unless you have the explicit permission of the copyright owner to possess or distribute the material, you may be in
violation of federal copyright law. It is best to assume that all material is copyrighted. The University cannot protect
you from a copyright complaint. You are not insulated from legal action because of your status as a student or because
you use University network resources. In fact, we may be legally required to assist a complainant in pursuing action
against you. The penalties can range from University sanctions to civil and criminal prosecution. Individual copyright
owners and the entertainment industry are quite active in pursuing legal actions. You are not protected just because you
received material at no cost or are distributing material with no charge. Your only protection is to not possess or
distribute any unlicensed copyrighted material.
Gang-Free Zones
Premises owned, rented, or leaded by UT Permian Basin, and areas within 1,000 feet of the premises are "gang-free"
zones. Certain criminal offenses, including those involving gang-related crimes, will be enhanced to the next highest
category of offense if committed in a gang-free zone by an individual 17 years or older. See Texas Penal Code, Section
71.028.
Campus Carry
As of August 1, 2016, persons who have a license to carry a concealed weapon may carry their concealed weapon
subject to exclusion zones. The exclusion zones will be identified with decals. Failure to comply with the laws
pertaining to concealed carry may result in disciplinary action.
Student Appeal/Grievances
A student grievance may involve faculty, staff, an office, or other students of the University. A grievance must be
initiated within 30 calendar days from the date of the alleged infraction/dispute. Appeals regarding assigned grades
must be addressed with the instructor within 30 days of the issuance of the grade. The time for filing a grievance can be
waived for good cause as determined by the Dean of Students. A grievance which has been brought forth and ruled on
under other procedures may not be brought forth under these procedures and vice versa. A person who retaliates in any
way against an individual who has filed a grievance is subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Any
person who knowingly and intentionally files a false grievance under this policy is subject to disciplinary action up to
and including expulsion.
Types of Grievances/Appeal
• Grade Appeal – student wishes to appeal a grade.
• Academic Grievance - student wishes to contest the course requirements, examinations, course content,
admission to a program, instructor behavior, or similar issue.
• Non-Academic Grievance – student wishes to address a situation that occurred outside of the classroom. A
grievance-based appeal on such an issue is relevant if the grievance is between a student and one or more
other students; a faculty or staff member; a student organization; or any other office or agency of the
University.
Introduction to Filing a Grievance/Appeal

At each stage of the appeal/grievance process, it is understood that the accused will be afforded the opportunity to
present separately their perspective of the nature and relative facts pertaining to the issue in question. Students who are
bringing a grievance should first try to seek a resolution of their grievance/complaint by scheduling a conference either
in person, by telephone, or virtually with the person/office with whom/which the student has a dispute. If the student
remains unsatisfied with the outcome of this initial conference the student should initiate and register a formal written
complaint through the University Complaint Resolution Portal (http://utpb.edu/services/business-affairs/complaint-
resolution).
All formal written complaints should be submitted through the University Complaint Portal which will register and
route the student complaint to the appropriate authority. Students need only use this portal once to register their
complaint. Any subsequent written appeals required during the grievance process should be sent directly to the
addressee as indicated in this policy.
The following steps should be followed with respect to seeking redress of grievances:
Grade Appeal
A student who wishes to dispute an assigned grade should first submit a written appeal to the instructor and seek
resolution via a conference either in person, by telephone, or virtually with the instructor. The student should consult
with the Student Rights Advocate and may consult with the advocate throughout the duration of the appeal process.
The Student Rights Advocate is appointed by the Dean of Students. If, within five (5) working days of the conference
with the instructor, the student believes that the issue has not been addressed or disagrees with the outcome of
conference, the student should initiate and register a formal written complaint through the University Complaint
Resolution Portal (http://utpb.edu/services/business-affairs/complaint-resolution). The written complaint will be routed
to the relevant Department Chair or supervisor (if the instructor does not have a Chair or if the instructor is the Chair)
who will schedule a conference either in person, by phone, or virtually with the student.
If, within ten (10) working days after the meeting with the Department Chair or supervisor, the student believes the
grade appeal has not been addressed or disagrees with the outcome of the conference with the Department Chair or
supervisor, the student should file a written appeal directly (not via the University Complaint Form Portal) with the
appropriate academic Dean and seek an appointment either in person, by telephone, or virtually with him or her. Upon
receipt of the written appeal, the Dean will schedule a meeting in person, by telephone, or virtually with the student.
Following the appointment with the student, the Dean will investigate the matter. The Dean shall respond to the appeal
within (10) working days of the meeting with the student unless an investigation requires additional time in which case
the circumstances should be documented. The decision of the Dean shall be FINAL.
Academic Grievance
A student who has an academic grievance should first submit a written appeal to the instructor and seek resolution of
the grievance via a conference in person, by telephone, or virtually with the instructor. The student has the option of
consulting with the Student Rights Advocate and may consult with the advocate throughout the duration of the appeal
process. The Student Rights Advocate is appointed by the Dean of Students.
If, within (10) working days of the conference with the instructor, the student believes that the academic grievance has
not been addressed or disagrees with the outcome of the conference with the instructor, the student should initiate and
register a formal written complaint through the University Complaint Resolution Portal
(http://utpb.edu/services/business-ffairs/complaint-resolution). The written complaint will be routed to the relevant
Department Chair or supervisor (if the instructor does not have a Chair or if the instructor is the Chair) who will
schedule a conference either in person, by telephone, or virtually with the student. If within ten (10) working days of
meeting with the Department Chair or supervisor the student believes that the academic grievance has not been
addressed or disagrees with the outcome of the conference with the Department Chair or supervisor, the student should
file a written complaint directly (not via the University Complaint Resolution Portal) with the appropriate academic
Dean and seek an appointment in person, by telephone, or virtually with the him or her. Upon receipt of the written
complaint, the Dean will schedule a conference in person, by telephone, or virtually with the student. Following the
appointment with the student, the Dean will investigate the matter. If within ten (10) working days after the conference
with the Dean, a student believes the academic grievance has not been addressed or disagrees with the outcome of the
conference with the Dean, or if the accused is the Dean, the student should file a written complaint directly (not via the
University Complaint Resolution Portal) with the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and seek an
appointment in person, by telephone, or virtually with him or her. If within ten (10) working days after the conference
with the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the student believes the academic grievance has not been
addressed or disagrees with the outcome of the conference, the Student Rights Advocate will then inform and advise
the President, who shall render a FINAL decision within ten (10) working days. The President should be provided with
a timeline of the grievance and proposed resolutions at each step of the process.
Non-Academic Grievance
In order to reconcile grievances that are not academically related, students should:
First attempt to resolve the grievance with the person/office with whom/which they have a grievance. In instances
where the student has good reason not to attempt a resolution with a particular person, the student should seek an
appointment in person, by telephone, or virtually with the supervisor of the person with whom they have a grievance.
If the complaint is directed against a certain office, the student should seek a conference in person, by telephone, or
virtually with the director of that office. If the grievance involves students only and the student has good reason not to
attempt a resolution with this person, the grievance may be made directly to the Dean of Students.
If the grievance involves a University employee or office and within five (5) working days of discussing the matter
with the employee or office director, the student believes the grievance has not been addressed or disagrees with the
outcome of the conference with the employee or the office director the student should initiate and register a formal
written complaint through the University Complaint Resolution Portal (http://utpb.edu/services/business-
affairs/complaint-resolution). The written complaint will be routed to the appropriate supervisor or the director of the
relevant office who will arrange an appointment in person, by telephone, or virtually with the complainant.
If the grievance involves a student and within five (5) working days of conference with the accused student, the student
believes the grievance has not been addressed or disagrees with the outcome of the conference with the accused
student, the student should initiate and register a formal written complaint through the University Complaint Resolution
Portal (http://utpb.edu/services/business-affairs/complaint-resolution). The written complaint will be routed to the
Dean of Students who will arrange an appointment in person, by telephone, or virtually with him or her. A grievance
filed against a student will be handled through the student conduct procedures as prescribed in Student Conduct and
Discipline. If within ten (10) working days after discussing the matter with the employee's supervisor, office director,
or Dean of Students, as appropriate, the student believes the grievance has not been addressed or disagrees with the
outcome of the conference, the student should file a written complaint directly (not via the University Complaint
Resolution Portal) with the Vice President for Student Services and seek an appointment in person, by telephone, or
virtually with him or her. If within ten (10) working days after the conference with the Senior Associate Vice President
for Student Services the student believes the grievance has not been addressed or disagrees with the outcome of the
conference, the student should file a written complaint directly (not via the University Complaint Resolution Portal)
with the President, who shall render a FINAL decision within ten (10) working days. The president should be provided
with a timeline of the grievance and proposed resolutions at each step of the process.
Other Grievances
Sexual Harassment/Sexual Misconduct Policy

UT Permian Basin is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination
based on sex in accordance with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title
VII), which prohibits sex discrimination in employment; and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE
Act). Sexual misconduct is a form of sex discrimination and will not be tolerated. As stated in the definition, sexual
misconduct includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, and/or dating
violence. Individuals who engage in sexual misconduct and other inappropriate sexual conduct will be subject to
disciplinary action.
The University will take prompt disciplinary action against any individuals or organizations within its control who
violate this Policy. The University encourages any student, faculty, staff, or visitor to promptly report violations of this
Policy to a responsible individual.
This Policy applies to all University administrators, faculty, staff, students, and third parties within the University's
control, including visitors and applicants for employment. It applies to conduct regardless of where it occurs, including
off University property, if it potentially affects the complainant's education or employment with the University. It also
applies regardless of the gender, gender identity or sexual orientation of the complainant or the respondent. In addition,
it applies whether the complaint was made by or against a third party, and whether the complaint was made verbally or
in writing.
Filing a Complaint and Reporting Violations

All Members of the University Community, Third Party and Anonymous Complaints. All administrators, faculty, staff,
students, and third parties are strongly encouraged to immediately report any incidents of sexual misconduct (including
sexual harassment and sexual violence) and other inappropriate sexual conduct to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy
Coordinators.
Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can file a complaint in any manner, including by telephone or written
communication with the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Coordinator; however, electing to remain anonymous may
greatly limit the University's ability to stop the harassment, collect evidence, or take effective action against individuals
or organizations accused of violating the Policy.
The University has an obligation to maintain an environment free of sex discrimination, thus many University
employees have mandatory reporting and response obligations and may not be able to honor a complainant's request for
confidentiality
Timeliness of Complaint. Complaints should be reported as soon as possible after the complainant becomes aware of
the inappropriate conduct. Delays in reporting can greatly limit the University's ability to stop the harassment, collect
evidence, and/or take effective action against individuals or organizations accused of violating the Policy.
The policy in its entirety may be found at:

http://www.utpb.edu/docs/default-source/utpb-docs/hop/part_iii.pdf?sfvrsn=4.
Nondiscrimination Policy
UT Permian Basin is committed to providing an educational, living and working environment that is welcoming,
respectful, and inclusive of all members of the University community. An environment that is free of discrimination
and harassment allows members of the University community to excel in their academic and professional careers. To
the extent provided by applicable federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a
person because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
The University's commitment to equal opportunity extends its nondiscrimination protections to include sexual
orientation, gender expression, and gender identity.
Retaliation against a person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation or
proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice is prohibited.
The policy in its entirety can be found at:
http://www.utpb.edu/docs/default-source/utpb-docs/hop/part_iii.pdf?sfvrsn=4.
ADA Grievance
The purpose of this policy is to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging violations of
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This policy applies to
students, staff, faculty, job applications, applications for admission and other beneficiaries of the programs, services,
and activities of UT Permian Basin.
Complaint Procedure
• Step I
Complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of disability shall be made in writing to the ADA
Coordinator; or shall be referred to the Coordinator if received by other persons within the Institution. The
complaint shall be made as soon as possible after the action complained of occurs but in no case later than 10
working days after such occurrence. The time for bringing a complaint can be waived for good cause as
determined by the ADA coordinator.
The ADA Coordinator shall investigate the complaint to determine its validity and, in appropriate cases,
suggest a resolution. A written statement of the determination and the suggested resolution, if any, shall be
sent to the complainant within 15 working days of receipt of the complaint.
The ADA Coordinator shall maintain all records related to the complaint.
• Step II
If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision of the ADA Coordinator, a written appeal stating why the
decision is incorrect may be made to the Vice-President of Student Services within 10 working days of the
receipt of the determination statement from the ADA coordinator. The Vice-President for Student Services
shall review the determination of the ADA Coordinator and send a written decision to the complainant within a
reasonable time, not to exceed 30 working days from the date of receipt.
The decision of the Vice-President for Student Services shall be final.
Health And Wellness

AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis B Infection
UT Permian Basin recognizes its responsibility to protect the rights and privileges of students, employees, patients, and
the general public against the contact with the spread of infectious diseases. In recognition of Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B (HBV) as serious health threats, UT Permian Basin has adopted a
policy and procedural steps to protect both the rights and well-being of those students who may be infected with HIV or
HBV as well as to prevent the spread of infection. No individual with HIV or HBV infection will be discriminated
against in employment, admission to academic programs, health benefits, or access to facilities. Students with HIV or
HBV infection may attend all classes without restriction, as long as they are physically and mentally able to participate
and perform assigned work and pose no health risks to others. All information regarding the medical status of UT
Permian Basin faculty, staff, and students is confidential.
A complete copy of the "AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B Infection" policy can be found in the institutional Handbook of
Operating Procedures available at: http://www.utpb.edu. This policy is applicable to all students of UT Permian Basin
as they pursue their academic (and clinical) endeavors. Brochures with information about AIDS/HIV will be made
available to all students on request to the UT Permian Basin Student Life Office.
Bacterial Meningitis Information

Bacterial Meningitis is a serious, potentially deadly, disease that can progress extremely fast, so utmost caution is
required. It is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The bacteria that causes
meningitis can also infect the blood. This disease strikes about 3,000 Americans each year, including 100-125 on
college campuses, leading to 5-15 deaths among colleges students every year. Bacterial Meningitis is transmitted when
people exchange saliva (such as by kissing, or by sharing drinking containers, utensils, cigarettes, toothbrushes, etc.) or
come in contact with respiratory or throat secretions. Symptoms include high fever, rash or purple patches on the skin,
light sensitivity, confusion and sleepiness, lethargy, severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck, nausea, and seizures. The
more symptoms present, the higher the risk. When these symptoms appear seek immediate medical attention. There is
treatment, but those who survive may develop severe health problems or disabilities. Early diagnosis and treatment can
greatly improve the likelihood of recovery. For more information, contact your own health care provider or local Texas
Department of Health. Information websites: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo and www.acha.org.
Immunizations
Institutions of higher education may require persons applying for admission to be immunized against diphtheria,
rubella, mumps, tetanus, and poliomyelitis. The Texas Board of Health may require immunizations against these and
additional diseases for registrants at any institution of higher education who are pursuing a course of study in any of the
human or animal health professions, and the board may require such immunizations for any registrants in times of an
emergency or epidemic in a county where such an emergency or epidemic has been declared by the Commissioner of
Health. A vaccination for Hepatitis B applies only to students enrolled in a course of study that involves potential
exposure to human or animal blood or bodily fluids. (Texas Education Code 51.933)
Effective January 1, 2012, Texas Senate Bill 1107 requires that every new student (under age 22) entering a public or
private institution of education must provide evidence that the student has received the vaccination or booster for
bacterial meningitis during the preceding 5 years and at least 10 days prior to the start of classes. Students enrolled in
on-line classes only are exempt from this requirement. An affidavit signed by the student stating that the student
declines the vaccination for reasons of conscience, including religious belief may be presented using a conscientious
exemption form from the Texas Department of State Health Services must be used. The form may be found at
https://webds.dshs.state.tx.us/immco/affodavit.shtm. Students claiming conscientious exemption should allow 30 days
to receive the form from the State.
Medical Services and Student Health Insurance

Students taking face-to-face classes pay a medical services fee which provides for discounted visits and services at
designated medical clinics. Students needing health insurance may obtain information from the Office of the Senior
Associate Vice President for Student Services located in Mesa Building 4274. Information about both programs can be
found at: http://www.utpb.edu/campus-life/studentlife/medical-services.
All international students on a non-immigrant visa status attending UT Permian Basin are required by the UT System
Board of Regents to have continuous medical insurance policy compliant with the federal Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Enrollment in UT SHIP is automatic each semester and the insurance premium is
automatically charged to the student's tuition and fee account when you register for classes. No action is required to be
enrolled in UT SHIP except to ensure that your contact email and mailing address are always current in MyUTPB.
The UT System has established criteria by which an international student can request a waiver to the student health
insurance plan by providing alternate health insurance coverage. In order to be approved for a waiver, the student's
alternate health coverage must meet or exceed the requirements as set in the System regulation and be PPACA
compliant.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center offers individual, couple and/or group counseling to UT Permian Basin members. There is no
charge for students, faculty, staff, and immediate family.
• Individual: Discuss self, relationships, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that may be of concern. All
communication with a counselor is confidential. (Except as required by Texas law, i.e. extreme situations
where there is danger of death, abuse of a minor or elder, or judicial court order.)
• Groups: Students with common concerns may meet with a counselor in a safe place to discuss significant
personal issues such as sexual abuse, integrating school and family and work, depression, anxiety, sexuality,
eating disorders, anger management, self-esteem/identity, etc.
Couples and Family

Improve interactions with significant others, spouses, and other relationship and communication issues.
Student Right to Know

In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act (the Act) 20 U.S.C. Sections 1092 (a), (e) and
(f), as amended, UT Permian Basin collects specified information on campus crime statistics, campus security policies,
and institutional completion or graduation rates.
Pursuant to the federal law, alleged victims of violent crime are entitled to know the results of campus disciplinary
proceedings concerning alleged perpetrators.
UT Permian Basin reports to the campus community on crimes considered to be a threat to students and employees and
reported to campus police or local police agencies.
UT Permian Basin publishes and distributes an annual report of campus security policies and crime statistics to all
current students and employees; provides copies of the report to applicants for enrollment or employment upon request;
and submits a copy of the report to the Secretary of Education upon request. The annual campus crime statistics report
references crimes which occur on property owned or controlled by the University and may be supplemented by listing
crimes which occur off the campus in buildings or on property owned or controlled by student organizations that are
registered by the institution when such statistics are available from local police departments.
The UT Permian Basin annually calculates and discloses institutional completion or graduation rates for undergraduate
students to all prospective and current students. (The federal requirement for calculation of a completion of graduation
rate applies only to institutions of higher education that admit undergraduate students who are enrolling for the first
time at an institution of higher education and have not enrolled previously at any other institution of higher education.)
The UT Permian Basin publishes in the annual security report, its policy regarding sex-related offenses, including
sexual assault prevention programs, education programs to promote awareness of sex offenses, administrative
disciplinary procedures and sanctions for offenders, and counseling and student services for victims.
Missing Student Notification Policy

If a member of the University community has reason to believe that a student who resides in on-campus housing is
missing, they should immediately notify the UT Permian Basin Police Department at (432) 552-2786.
Students residing in on-campus housing have the option to identify confidentially an individual to be contacted by UT
Permian Basin in the event the student is determined to be missing for more than 24 hours. Contact information will be
accessible only to authorized campus officials and law enforcement and will not be disclosed outside of a missing
person investigation. To designate a confidential contact, contact Student Housing at (432) 552-2734.
UT Permian Basin Parent & Affiliates E-Mail

Status Reports – UTPB-STATUS
What Is UTPB-STATUS?
UTPB-STATUS is a campus-based emergency e-mail notification system that gives the University the ability to
communicate emergency health, safety and status information quickly to parents and affiliates. Subscribe to UTPB-
STATUS today so you can quick receive safety-related information about university operations.
What Type Of Information Will Be Sent Using UTPB-

STATUS?
The UTPB-STATUS system will be used to send health, safety and situation updates related to abnormal situations at
the University. This system is intended to provide a communications channel for status updates and situation briefings
related to emergency or other abnormal situations on campus. The UTPB-STATUS system will NOT be used for
routine communications about university events or any form of advertising.
Mass Notification System

Along the exterior of the building is a siren system that when activated will emit an alternating wail sound. If someone
is outside and hears this siren, they need to move indoors and seek information via radio, TV, or the UT Permian Basin
website. Testing of this system is done on the first Wednesday of the month at noon unless poor weather is or will
occur very soon and the test typically lasts for less than a minute. Inside all academic buildings of the campus, there is a
mass notification system that is linked with the fire alarm speakers. When the alarm goes off a verbal message will give
you instructions on what to do for the trouble at hand. You could be asked to evacuate the building, move to a safe
location inside the building or to lock down the room that you occupy.
Fire Safety Policies and Procedures

The Environmental Health & Safety at UT Permian Basin is responsible for overseeing the University fire-safety
program. UT Permian Basin fire safety policies and procedures can be found at the Environmental Health & Safety
webpage. Any questions regarding fire safety policies, the UT Permian Basin Annual Fire Safety Report or UT
Permian Basin Fire Logs should be directed to the Environmental Health & Safety at 432-552-2778 or at
http://ba.utpb.edu/environmental-health-safety/fire-reporting/.
Criminal Background Checks

Certain programs require students to submit to and satisfactorily complete a criminal background check review as a
condition of admission and/or participation in education experiences. Students who refuse to submit to a background
check or who do not pass the background check may be dismissed from the program. The student is responsible for the
costs of the criminal background check.
University-Related Student Travel

A. Use of Non-employee Students as Drivers is
Prohibited
Student motor vehicle use and travel while engaged in University-related activities present special risk issues. Because
students are not employees, motor vehicles cannot be rented for their use pursuant to the State rental car contracts and
no coverage for personal injuries is available to them if they drive University-owned or their personal vehicles.
Therefore, it is required that students who are also not employees of the University not be used as drivers, nor should
they be asked or required to use their personal vehicles to engage in University-related activities.
Guidelines for Using Students as Driver

1. Students who drive on behalf of the University must be on the Payroll.
a. Students who are regularly or frequently being called upon to drive on behalf of the University
should be appointed as employees by the requesting department or unit.
b. Student-employees who frequently drive University vehicles while on University-related activities
should be "authorized" in the same manner as any other employee who regularly drives for the
University, i.e. they should have a current Motor Vehicle Record on file with the Physical Plant
Department.
c. The hiring department should also verify that the student/employees who drive have health
insurance coverage of some kind.
B. Guidelines for Occasions When Students are

Passengers in Motor Vehicles Involved in University-
related Activities
1. Verify health insurance coverage for all students who are to be passengers in vehicles driven on University-
related activities.
2. If verification of coverage is not provided, Special Events medical insurance should be purchased by each
passenger prior to the trip (see the Office of Student Life).
3. Purchase of Personal Injury and Personal Effects Insurance.
4. When rental vehicles are used to transport students, the personal injury and personal effects insurance should
be purchased as a part of the vehicle rental agreement. This is particularly important where vans are rented to
transport large numbers of students in a single vehicle.
C. Guideline Concerning Student releases and Medical

Authorizations
Each student who travels by motor vehicle (or any other form of transportation) to participate in a University-related
activity including, but not limited to, academically related field trips or courses, competitions or contests or non-
academic activities such as those sponsored by Recreational Sports, must execute a copy of the Release and
Indemnification Agreement and The Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment.
D. Guidelines Concerning Use of Personal Vehicles by

Students
1. Use of personal vehicles by students to drive to University-related activities is discouraged.
2. If students use their own vehicles, and/or transport other students as passengers, they should be informed, in
advance, that their personal insurance would be primarily responsible for any liability that may arise from
such use.
3. The enforcement of Texas vehicle inspection laws may occur for vehicles parking or driving on the campus.
E. Guidelines Concerning Safe Travel Practices

Each administrative unit approving University-related travel, especially that involves students, is encouraged to
promulgate Guidelines that encourage safe driving and minimize risks of injury during that travel (Texas Education
Code, Section 51.950)
Registration and Student Records
Students who are officially admitted to the University and program may register for courses. Prior to each academic
semester, a registration period is held. Students may find information on registration dates and the dates of other
transactions that affect them in the Schedule of Classes or you may also seek information on the web at www.utpb.edu.
Registration Process
Students who are currently enrolled (students who have attended the University within the last 2 semesters) are
permitted to register in during the prior semester, provided they are in good standing with the University. Dates of
registration are listed in the semester calendar of the Schedule of Classes and are otherwise advertised on campus via
campus poster, signs, and website. Students are encouraged to become knowledgeable of the rules governing
registration, consult their advisor prior to registration and understand the arrangements for payment of tuition and fees.
New Student (Transfer and Past Students)

Students who are transferring to the University or who are reenrolling in the University after one year or more absence
are permitted to register for classes during regular registration held prior to the beginning of classes only if they have
been admitted or readmitted. Students who are seeking financial aid and who have not completed this process several
months in advance of this registration will inevitably be delayed in receiving funds from federal grants and secured and
unsecured loans. (See the Financial Aid section of the catalog for details regarding financial aid.) Dates of registration
are listed in the semester calendar of the Schedule of Classes.
Web Registration
Web registration is available through my.utpb.edu which is located on the home page of the UT Permian Basin website
www.utpb.edu. To be eligible to Web register, students must have received clearance from their academic advisor. In
addition, a student account must be cleared of any restrictions. MyUTPB.edu allows students to view and print class
schedules, grade reports, and unofficial transcripts. In addition, students can also view their current account and
financial aid status.
Student Advisement
Students are encouraged to visit with faculty advisors for degree and class schedule planning. Students needing an
academic advisor should contact the Graduate Studies office. Students may not register for conventionally taught
partially self-paced courses after the last day of late registration. Students must be officially enrolled at UT Permian
Basin in the semester in which they graduate.
Auditing
UT Permian Basin allows a person who does not desire course credit to register for classes on a non-credit basis. This is
known as auditing a course. Students auditing classes are permitted to attend classes and participate in the course
discussions, and studio and laboratory work and other class activities but are not required to complete work outside the
classroom or sit for exams. The fee for auditing a course is $35 per credit hour plus any applicable lab fee. This fee
covers course participation, library use, and computer use privileges similar to those of students. It does not cover
parking or provide access to student services covered by the student service fee or the medical services fee. No credit is
earned through auditing the class and a student may not earn credit through examination for audited courses. Student
may not audit contract study, self-paced, thesis, and research or practicum courses. Students applying only for the
purposes of auditing a course are not required to meet all admission requirements.
However, students that have been denied admission are not eligible to enroll to audit. For further information on
admissions for auditing purposes, contact the Admissions Office. Registration for auditing courses can occur only
during the late registration period. It is on a space available basis only and requires the instructor's permission. Students
should contact the Registrar's Office for audit enrollment forms and procedures.
Enrollment Verification
A student may request the Office of the Registrar to report to an outside agency their official enrollment status for a
current term. Enrollment certification or verification must be requested by the student and will be processed after the
official census date of the current term.
Requests for Access to Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. Sec.1232g, and the Texas Public Information Act,
Texas Government Code Sec. 552.001 et seq., are respectively a federal and state law that provide for the review and
disclosure of student educational records. In accordance with these laws the University has adopted the following
policy. Individuals are informed of their rights under these laws through this policy which is included in the University
Handbook of Operating Procedures and Catalog Release of Information.
The University will not permit access to, or the release of, personally identifiable information contained in student
education records without the written consent of the student to any party, except as follows:
• to appropriate University officials who require access to education records in order to perform their
legitimate education duties;
• to officials of other schools in which the student seeks or intends to enroll, upon request of these officials,
and upon the condition that the student be notified and receive a copy of the record if desired;
• to federal, state, or local officials or agencies authorized by law;
• in connection with a student's application for, or receipt of, financial aid;
• to accrediting organizations or organizations conducting educational studies, provided that these
organizations do not release personally identifiable data and destroy such data when it is no longer needed for
the purpose it was obtained;
• to the parents of a dependent student as defined in section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954,
provided a reasonable effort is made to notify the student in advance;
• in compliance with a judicial order or subpoena, provided a reasonable effort is made to notify the student in
advance unless such subpoena specifically directs the Institution not to disclose the existence of a subpoena;
• in an emergency situation if the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other
persons;
• to an alleged victim of any crime of violence, the results of the alleged perpetrator's disciplinary proceeding
may be released; or
• to a parent of a student regarding the student's violation of any Federal, State, or local law, or of any
University rule or policy, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance if the
University determines that the student has committed a disciplinary violation with respect to that use or
possession and the student is under the age of 21 at the time of the disclosure to the parent.
The University will release information in student education records to appropriate University officials as indicated in
(15.111) above when such records are needed by administrators, faculty, or staff in furtherance of the educational or
business purposes of the student or University.
A record of requests for disclosure and such disclosure of personally identifiable information from student education
records shall be maintained by the Registrar for each student and will also be made available for inspection pursuant to
this policy. If the Institution discovers that a third party who has received student records from the institution has
released or failed to destroy such records in violation of this policy, it will prohibit access to education records by that
third party for five (5) years. Respective records no longer subject to audit nor presently under request for access may
be purged according to regular schedules.
Directory Information
At its discretion, The University may release Directory Information which shall include:
• name, address, telephone number

• place of birth
• major field of study
• participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• dates of attendance
• most recent previous education institution attended
• student classification
• enrollment status (full-time, part-time, undergraduate, graduate, etc.)
• degrees and awards
• date of graduation
• physical factors (height and weight) of athletes
Students may have any or all Directory Information withheld by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing each
semester during the first 12 days of class of a fall or spring semester, the first 4 class days of a summer semester, or the
first 3 days of any quarter. Request for non-disclosure will be honored by the Institution for only the current enrollment
period; therefore, a request to withhold Directory Information must be filed each semester or term in the Office of the
Registrar.
Access to File
Upon written request, the University shall provide a student with access to their educational records. The Vice
President for Student Services has been designated by the Institution to coordinate the inspection and review
procedures for student education records, which include admissions files and academic files. The Vice President for
Business Affairs has been designated by the Institution to coordinate the inspection and review procedures for student
financial files. Students wishing to review their education records must make written requests to the Vice President for
Student Services listing the item or items of interest. Students wishing to review their financial files must make written
requests to the Vice President for Business Affairs listing the item or items of interest. Education records covered by
the Act will be made available within 45 days of the request. A list of education records and those officials responsible
for the records shall be maintained at the Registrar's Office. This list includes:
Academic Records
Registrar's Office (Admissions/Registrar): College, Division, Department, and Faculty Offices
Student Services Records
Student Activities Office: Director of Student Activities
Student Services: Vice President for Student Services
Financial Records
Business Office: Vice President for Business Affairs
Financial Aid Office: Director of Financial Aid
Educational records do not include, subject to specific limitations of FERPA regulations (34 CFR Part 99):
• financial records of student's parents, or guardian;

• confidential letters of recommendation which were placed in the educational records of a student prior to
January 1, 1975 and confidential letters and confidential statements of recommendation placed in the
student's education records after January 1, 1975, if the student has waived, in writing, his or her right to
inspect and review these letters and statements and those letters and statements are related to the student's
admission to the University;
• application for employment, or receipt of an honor or honorary recognition;
• records of instructional, administrative, and educational personnel which are kept in the sole possession of
the maker and are not accessible or revealed to any other individual except a temporary substitute for the
maker;
• records of law enforcement units;
• employment records related exclusively to an individual's employment capacity;
• medical and psychological records;
• thesis or research papers; and
• records that only contain information about an individual after the individual is no longer a student at the
Institution.
Challenge to Record
Students may challenge the accuracy of their educational records. Students who believe that their educational records
contain information that is inaccurate or misleading or is otherwise in violation of their privacy may discuss their
problems informally with the Registrar. If agreement is reached with respect to the student's request, the appropriate
records will be amended. If not, the student will be notified within a reasonable period of time that the records will not
be amended, and they will be informed by the Vice President for Student Services of their right to a formal hearing.
Student requests for a formal hearing must be made in writing to the Vice President for Student Services who, within a
reasonable period of time after receiving such requests, will inform students of the date, place and the time of the
hearing. Students may present evidence relevant to the issues raised and may be assisted or represented at the hearings
by one or more persons of their choice, including attorneys, at the student's expense. The hearing officer that will
adjudicate such challenges will be appointed by the Vice President for Student Services in non-academic matters and
by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in academic matters. Decisions of the hearing officer will be
final, will be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing, will consist of the written statements summarizing
the evidence and stating the reasons for the decisions, and will be delivered to all parties concerned. The education
records will be corrected or amended in accordance with the decision of the hearing officer, if the decision is in favor of
the student. If the decision is unsatisfactory to the student, the student may place with the education records statements
commenting on the information in the records or statements setting forth any reasons for disagreeing with the decision
of the hearing officer, or both. The statements will be placed in the education records, maintained as part of the
student's records, and released whenever the records in question are disclosed. Students who believe that the
adjudications of their challenges were unfair or not in keeping with the provisions of the Act, may request in writing,
assistance from the President.
Copies
Students may have copies of their educational records and this policy. These copies will be made at the student's
expense at rates authorized in the Texas Public Information Act except official transcripts will be $7.00 charged at the
current rate approved as a University fee. Official copies of academic records or transcripts will not be released for
students who have a delinquent financial obligation or financial "hold" at the University.
Complaints
Complaints regarding alleged failures to comply with the provisions of the FERPA may be submitted in writing to the
Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-
5920.
Notice
Students are advised that research papers authorized by undergraduate students may be made available to interested
members of the public.
Graduation
Commencement ceremonies are held three times during an academic year at the end of fall, spring, and summer
semesters. Students who have completed degree requirements for their respective degree program are encouraged to
file their intent of graduation in the allotted time given during each semester. Information about deadlines for applying
to graduate is published in the Schedule of Classes and on the UT Permian Basin website.
In-Absentia
A candidate for a degree who has completed all the courses and other requirements for graduation and who must
register with the University for the purpose of having a degree conferred, must register in absentia. This is the only
purpose for which a student may register in absentia. After registration for credit during a semester or summer session,
a student wishing to change to in absentia status must have the request approved by the student's academic Dean and
processed through the add/drop procedure. All fees, less the in absentia fee and computer use fee, will be refunded if
the change is made during the first 12 class days of the spring or fall semester and 4th class day of the Summer session.
After the 12th class day or 4th class day in summer, no refunds will be made and no additional charge will be assessed
for the in absentia fee. The University ID card and original paid fee receipt must be returned before a refund can be
issued. No refund is made for the cancellation of an in absentia registration.
If the student requests a change from in absentia status to regular registration for courses, in absentia fees paid will
apply toward the tuition due.
Adds
Adding a course is an option to students during a semester the first 12 class days during fall and spring (4 class days in
the summer). Student must initiate an addition or change to their schedule during the time given on the academic
calendar.
Drops
Dropping courses should not be confused with withdrawing from all courses. In courses taught on a conventional basis,
a student may drop the course on or before the last day of the 10th week of classes. Students should consult the
academic calendar for the last day to drop. All freshman and business majors must have the permission of their
academic advisor to drop or add a course. Students may drop courses without permission of the instructor during the
first 12 class days in the fall and spring semester or first four class days in summer semester. Students must obtain the
signature of the instructor whose course they are dropping if they drop the course on or between the (12th class day for
spring or fall semester and 4th class day in the summer semester) and the last day to drop classes as given on the
academic calendar for each fall and spring semester. Student may drop a class after the last date or drop only with
permission of their Dean, Department Chair, and Academic Advisor. The student must submit all requests to drop a
course in writing to the Registrar's office. Faculty, relatives, or friends may not drop or add courses for a student. Drops
forms must be completed at the Registrar's Office prior to the end of the last day to drop. Failure to drop a class which
is not being attended will result in failing grade on the academic record. Student enrolling late in a course should not
expect special make-up assistance from the instructor.
Withdrawal
Withdrawing is defined as a student who requests to withdrawal from all classes currently enrolled. Students are
required to complete withdrawal form from the Registrar's Office and obtain the signatures of the Accounting office,
the Library, Security, and the Student Financial Aid Office. In cases of illness, students may have someone notify the
Registrar who will arrange for withdrawal. In addition, an administrative withdrawal can be processed in a situation in
which an active-duty member of the US armed forces is called to duty. The student must provide documents stating the
official date to report to duty. A student who is withdrawing as result of military serviced may chase the following (1)
receive a refund of tuition and fees, (2) if eligible, be assign an incomplete (I); or (3) at the Institution's discretion,
receive a final grade in course where substantial amount of coursework has been completed and mastery of the material
is demonstrated. A complete withdrawal form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar prior to the final date to
withdraw. Student should consult the academic calendar for the last day to withdraw from the University. A withdrawal
request after the last date to withdraw must be processed via an Academic Petition Form and be approved by the
academic advisor of the student and the chair of the department. Failure to withdraw from the University will result in a
failing grade on the academic record for all classes which the student never attended or stopped attending. A
withdrawal request becomes effective the date the complete and signed form is received from the student by the
Registrar's office. Students should consult the Refund of Tuition and Fees Policy in the Regulations on Tuition and
Fees section of this Catalog to determine if they are entitled to a refund upon dropping a class or withdrawing from the
University.
Residency
The Registrar has been designated as the Residence Determination Official for the University. The official will make
the determination of a student's residence status based on information provided by the student on reclassification
residency student packet and any additional information provided by the student.
A student has a right to apply for reclassification of residency for tuition purposes after a continuous 12-month period
of living in Texas. A non-resident student may be reclassified as a resident if employment or personal factors or actions
are indisputably indicating a permanent intention to reside in the state. Students who would like to be reclassified are
required to apply for reclassification with the Residence Determination official in the Office of the Registrar. Student
must submit all required forms and any additional supporting documents for the purpose of reclassification in the
allotted time of a forthcoming semester. Any reclassification materials received after the official census date (12th class
day fall or spring semesters or 4th class day in summer semester) will processed for the next semester.
Foreign students living in the United States under a visa permitting permanent residence, and alien who are permitted
by Congress to adopt the United States as their domicile while they are in Texas must wait a period 12 months from
which their residence in United States was granted before they may apply for reclassification of in-state status.
It is the responsibility of the student to notify the University of their intent to be reclassified and to contact the
Residence Determination Official (Registrar) 30 days prior to enrolling in an approaching semester.
The following student terms are used as reference terms for the purpose of residency reclassification:
Independent Student (Texas Resident)

A student who is considered an independent individual who is 18 years of age or older who moves to the state of Texas
and is gainfully employed in Texas for 12 months prior to enrolling in an institution of high education is entitled to a
residency status of in-state, unless the individual is in Texas for some purpose other than establishing residence in the
state. A student who enrolls prior to having lived in Texas 12 months will be classified as a non-resident student.
Dependent Student
Students who are claimed as dependents on their parent's/legal court appointed guardian's income tax and provide the
sufficient documentation to support the residency claim of the parent. A parent or legal court appointed guardian will
need to provide their residency in Texas in support of the dependent student.
Residency reclassification forms can access by visiting the office of the Registrar or you may print those from our
webpage at www.utpb.edu and quick link: REGISTRAR.
Students may access the THECB's for rules governing Texas Residency at the following web site:
www.thecb.state.tx.us/cbrules.
Schedule of Classes
A Schedule of Classes is printed prior to each enrollment period. Students will have the opportunity to view all
available courses being offered for a forthcoming semester. The Schedule of Classes not only provides students with
information on registration, but additional information needed by students, such as dates and times of courses,
registration dates, semester calendar, advising information, financial aid information, and location of courses. The
University also provides this information online on the official website: www.utpb.edu.
The Class Day

The class day begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 10:00 PM. Unlike some universities in which courses offered after 5:00
PM are provided through an extension division, UT Permian Basin offers courses in the late afternoon and evening as
part of the regular offerings. Students enrolling in these courses register in the same manner as students who are taking
only daytime courses. Full-time students may have both day and evening classes. For information of class times please
see the Schedule of Classes printed version or web schedule.
Transcript
Transcripts of grades earned at UT Permian Basin are available in the Office of the Registrar. The Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act requires that the student sign all transcript requests and releases. For details on obtaining your
transcripts please contact the Office of the Registrar at 552-2635. Student will be responsible for all fees related to
obtain their official copy of a University transcript.
Veterans Education Benefits

In compliance with United States Department of Veteran Affairs, the University processes necessary procedures to aid
veteran students in receiving Veteran Education Benefits. An official education certifying officer processes the
applications and forms needed to certify the attendance of a Veteran student at the University. Veteran students seeking
additional information may contact the designated education certifying officer or you may seek Veteran information at
www.gibill.gov.
Tuition, Fees and Deposits
Residency for Tuition

A student entering UT Permian Basin for the first time, or a student reentering the University after an absence of one
year or more, should read carefully the rules governing the determination of residence in order to be prepared to pay the
required tuition. The Office of Admissions initially determines Texas residency status for all new or re-applying
students for the University. The initial decision is based on information provided by way of the admission application
and Core Residency Questionnaire required to be completed by the student. Information and advice regarding residency
status are available from the Residence Determination Official (Registrar). Texas Education Codes 56.011 & 56.012
requires higher education institutions to set aside a portion of designated tuition for financial aid. The portion set aside
for this purpose will be listed on the Statement of Student Accounts (tuition bill).
Under state statutes and THECB rules and regulations interpreting those statutes, Title 19, Chapter 21, a prospective
student is classified as a resident of Texas, a nonresident, or an international student. A person who has resided in the
state under circumstances specified in these rules is eligible for classification as a resident. A citizen, a national, or a
permanent resident of the United States not eligible to be classified as a resident is classified as a nonresident student.
An alien who is not a permanent resident of the United States and has not been permitted by Congress to adopt the
United States as a domicile while in this country is classified as an international student.
An individual classified as a nonresident or as an international student may qualify, under certain exceptions specified
in these rules, for resident tuition rates and other charges while continuing to be classified as a nonresident or an
international student. Students may access the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's rules at the following
website: www.thecb.state.tx.us/cbrules. For further information on reclassification or Residency issues, please see
Registration section, subsection Residency Reclassification.
Reclassification for Tuition purposes

A student has a right to apply for reclassification of Residency for tuition purposes after a continuous 12-month period
of living in Texas. A nonresident student may be reclassified as a resident if employment or personal factors or actions
are indisputably indicating a permanent intention to reside in the state. Students are required to apply with the
Residence Determination official in the Office of the Registrar. For further information on reclassification please see
Registration section subsection Residency Reclassification.
Responsibility of Student
If there is any question as to residence status it is the student's responsibility, 30 days prior to registration, to raise the
question with the administrative officials of the Institution in which he or she is enrolling for official determination.
Students classified as Texas residents must affirm the correctness of that classification as a part of the registration
procedure. If the student's classification as a resident becomes inappropriate for any reason, it is the responsibility of
the student to notify the proper administrative officials at the institution. Failure to notify the Institution constitutes a
violation of the oath of residency and may result in disciplinary action. Students claiming residency by virtue of
parental dependency must provide sufficient documentation to support the residency claim of the parent. Residency is
determined by state statutes and in accordance with the guidelines promulgate by the THECB. The Registrar or
Residence Determination Official determines all residency classifications. To appeal the decision of the Registrar in
residency matters, students may present their case to the Vice President for Student Services. If students wish to appeal
that decision, they may address the President of the University whose decision is final.
Exemptions and Waiver Programs

Students who do not qualify for in-state may have the opportunity for state available exemption and waiver programs.
Students are advised to seek information about these programs with the office of accounting. Student requesting to be
reclassified as Texas resident status may contact the Residency determination official (Registrar). Continued receipt of
a tuition and fee exemption and/or waiver is conditioned on the student maintaining a GPA for making satisfactory
academic progress and, if an undergraduate, not completing an excessive number of credit hours.
Exemption programs for Tuition and fees
Accredited School Scholarship
Adopted Children formerly in Foster or other Residential Care
Blind and Deaf Students
Children of Disabled/Deceased Texas Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers
Children of Prisoners of War or Persons Missing in Action
Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty
Children and Spouse of Texas Veterans
Concurrent Enrolled High School/University Credit

Disabled Peace Officers
Distance/Off Campus Learning
Economic Hardship
Firefighters enrolled in Fire Science Courses
Fully Funded Courses
Good neighbor Scholarship
Interinstitutional Academic Programs
Members of State Military Forces
Nursing Preceptors and their Children
Prisoners of War
Senior Citizen
Students Under Conservatorship of Department of Family and Protective Services
Surviving Spouse and Minor Children of Certain Police, Security or Emergency Personnel Killed in the Line of Public
Duty
Texas EX-Servicemen
Specific details about these exemptions can be found at the www.collegefortexans.com website. If you have any
questions about whether you qualify for these exemptions or not, you may contact the Registrar (Residency
Determination Official) at 432-552-2635.
Waiver Programs- for Tuition and Fees
Description Eligibility Exempted Charges*
**Accredited School
Tuition during first two
Scholarship (permissive) Highest ranking graduate of an accredited Texas high
semesters (long session)
Texas Education Code, § school
following graduation
54.301
• For individuals who were adopted; and
• Were subject of an adoption assistance
Adopted Children formerly
agreement under Texas Family Code
in Foster or other
Subchapter D, Chapter 162, that provided Tuition and Fees
Residential Care Texas
monthly payments and medical assistance
Education Code, § 54.367
benefits and was not limited to providing only
for the reimbursement of nonrecurring
expenses
Tuition
Blind and Deaf Students

• A blind disabled person, or a person whose
Texas Education Code, § Required Fees
sense of hearing is nonfunctional
54.364
• Must be a Texas resident
General Property Deposit
• For children under 21 years of age (or 22 if

Children of the student was eligible to participate in Tuition
Disabled/Deceased Texas special education under Texas Education
Firefighters and Law Code, § 29.003) of disabled full-paid or
Enforcement Officers volunteer firefighters, full-paid municipal, Required Fees not to exceed 120
Texas Education Code, § county, state peace officers, custodians of the undergraduate credit hours or
54.351 Department of Criminal Justice, or game any semester begun after age 26
wardens
• Disability/death occurred in the line of duty
• A person under the age of 21 or a dependent
Children of Prisoners of person under 25 years of age who receives
majority of support from parent Tuition
War or Persons Missing in
Action Texas Education • Parent is a resident of Texas on active-duty Required Fees
Code, § 54.343 military and classified by Department of
Defense as a Prisoner of War or Missing in
Action at time of the student's registration
• For children whose parent is a faculty member
or teaching assistant in a nursing program in
Texas
• Age is 25 years or younger
Children of Professional
• Texas resident Tuition
Nursing Program Faculty
• Has not previously received a baccalaureate (prorated if parent is not full-
Texas Education Code, §
degree time)
54.355
• Has not previously received an exemption
under this section for 10 semesters or summer
sessions
• Exemption applies only at institution that
employs the parent/faculty member
• For children or the spouse of members of the
Tuition Fees (excluding general
U.S. armed forces who were killed in action,
Children and Spouse of deposit fees, student services
who die or died while in service, are MIA,
Texas Veterans Texas fees, and any charges for
whose death is documented to be directly
Education Code, § 54.341 lodging, board, or clothing)
caused by illness or injury related to service in
the U.S. armed forces, or who become totally NOT TO EXCEED 150
disabled for purposes of employability
according to the U.S. Department of Veterans CREDIT HOURS
Affairs' disability rating as a result of a
service-related injury
• For children or the spouse of members of the
Texas National Guard who after January 1,
1946, were killed while on active-duty or
became totally disabled for purposes of
employability according to the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs' disability
rating as a result of a service-related injury
• Classified as a resident on the date of
registration
• A child is a person who is 25 or younger on
the first day of the semester for which the
exemption is claimed.
**Concurrent Enrollment-- Individuals enrolled in a course that provides
High School/University simultaneously course credit towards (1) high school
All or part of tuition and fees
Credit (permissive) Texas academic requirements; and (2) a degree offered by the
Education Code, § 54.216 Institution
Tuition
• Texas resident who has resided in Texas for Fees excluding class and
**Disabled Peace Officers 12 months immediately preceding registration laboratory fees
(permissive) Texas • Permanently disabled as a result of injury
Education Code, § 54.352 sustained in performance of duties as Texas NOT TO EXCEED 12
peace officer SEMESTERS IN
• Unable to continue duties as peace officer UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAM
**Distance/Off-Campus
Fees for activities, services, or
Learning (permissive) Student enrolled only in distance learning courses or
facilities that the student cannot
Texas Education Code, § other off-campus courses
reasonably be expected to use
54.218
When payment of fee causes undue economic

Economic Hardship Texas
hardship -- number of exceptions limited to 5 General Fee
percent of total enrollment
Firefighters who: are employed by a political

subdivision of Texas as a firefighter; or are currently
and have been for at least one year, an active member of
Firefighters enrolled in Fire Tuition
an organized volunteer fire department in Texas, as
Science Courses Texas
defined by the fire fighters' pension commissioner, who
Education Code § 54.3631 Laboratory Fees
holds appropriate levels of certification as specified in
the statute; and are enrolled in course offered as a part
of fire science curriculum
**Fully Funded Courses

Individuals enrolled in courses that are fully funded by Tuition and Fees for particular
(permissive) Texas
federal or other sources courses
**Good Neighbor A limited number (as prescribed by the Coordinating
Scholarship (permissive) Board) of native-born citizens and residents from
Tuition
Texas Education Code, § nations of the Western Hemisphere other than the
54.331 United States
Interinstitutional Academic
Individuals taking a course at an institution under an Tuition
Programs (Permissive)
interinstitutional academic program agreement, but who
Texas Education Code, §
is enrolled primarily at another institution Required Fees
54.368
Tuition not to exceed 12

semester credit hours charged at
Individual certified by the adjutant general of the state
Members of State Military the Texas resident rate
military forces as having been awarded assistance for
Forces Texas Education
tuition and fees under Texas Government Code, §
Code, § 54.345 Mandatory Fees for any semester
431.090
in which the tuition exemption is
received
• Texas resident
• Registered nurse
• Serving under contract as a clinical preceptor
Nursing Preceptors and
OR
their Children Texas $500 off tuition per semester
Education Code, § 54.356 • A child 25 years or younger whose parent
meets the criteria above, has not previously
received a baccalaureate degree, and has not
previously received an exemption under this
section for 10 semesters or summer sessions
Tuition and Required Fees
• Is a resident of Texas and was a resident of Student Housing and Food

Texas at the time of original entry into the Contract Costs
Prisoners of War Texas U.S. armed forces
• Was first classified as a POW on or after Textbook Costs
January 1, 1999
• Is enrolled for at least 12 semester credit hours NOT TO EXCEED 120
HOURS
Individuals 65 years of age or older on space available

Tuition
basis
**Senior citizen
NOT TO EXCEED 6 CREDIT
(permissive) Texas
HOURS PER SEMESTER
Individuals 65 years of age or older on space available
Tuition
basis may audit
• For individuals under the conservatorship of

Students Under the Department of Protective and Regulatory
Conservatorship of Services on the day preceding the individual's Tuition
Department of Family and 18th birthday, on or after the day of the
Protective Services Texas student's 14th birthday if the student was Required Fees
Education Code, § 54.366 eligible for adoption on or after that day, on
the day the student received a high school
diploma or equivalent, or during an academic
term in which the student was enrolled in a
dual credit course
• Enrolls in an institution of higher education
(including a dual credit course) no later than
his or her 25th birthday
Tuition and Fees
Surviving Spouse and • For the surviving spouse or children of certain
public peace officers, probation officers, Student Housing and Food
Minor Children of Certain
Police, Security or parole officers, jailers, police reservists, fire Contract Costs
Emergency Personnel fighters, and emergency medical personnel,
Textbook Costs
Killed in the Line of Public Texas Gov't Code § 615.003
Duty Texas Education • Death occurred in the line of duty as a result NOT TO EXCEED
Code, § 54.354 of a risk inherent in the duty BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR
• Must be enrolled full-time 200 HOURS
Tuition
• Currently resides in Texas (unless the student
Fees (excluding general deposit
received the exemption prior to fall 2011)
fees, student services fees, and
• Entered the service at a location in Texas any charges for lodging, board,
• Declared Texas as the person's home of record or clothing)
Texas Ex-Servicemen or would have been a resident of Texas under
Texas Education Code, § Subchapter B at the time of entry Other required charges
54.341 • Served in U.S. armed forces in World War II,
Korean Conflict, the Cold War, Vietnam, NOT TO EXCEED 150 CREDIT
Grenada era, Lebanon, Panama, Persian Gulf, HOURS (assignment of unused
the national emergency related to 9/11/2001 hours to children under 25 years
of age may be authorized by the
• Honorably discharged
veteran or following the death of
• Not eligible for federal education benefits
an eligible veteran)
*This information is provided in summary form. For more information contact the Office of Accounting at (432) 552-
2706 and/or refer to Texas Education Code Section 54.201, et seq.
**Must have Regental approval.
***Required fees are those required as a condition of enrollment. They do not include room, board, books,
transportation, lab fees, or other course specific fees or optional fees.
Refund of Tuition and Fees for Students

Withdrawing from the University or Reducing
Course Load
Upon completing a withdrawal form and submission to the Registrar, the percent of tuition refund will be determined.
Refund amounts for withdrawals are based on the total number of hours in which a student is enrolled at the date of
withdrawal. Students withdrawing will be refunded appropriate tuition and fees as follows:
Long Semesters
Prior to first class day 100%
(Less a $15 matriculation fee)
During the first 5 class days 80%
During the second 5 class days 70%
During the third 5 class days 50%
During the fourth 5 class days 25%
After the fourth 5 class days NONE
Summer Session
Prior to the first class day 100%
(Less a $15 matriculation fee)
During the first, second, or third class day 80%
During the fourth, fifth or sixth class day 50%
After the sixth class day NONE
First time students receiving federal aid under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 will be entitled to a refund
of the higher of: (1) the refund required by applicable state law; (2) the refund required by the accrediting agency; or
(3) the pro rata refund as prescribed by federal law.
Texas Tuition Rebate

In the Spring of 1997, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1907 which provides a $1,000 rebate of a portion of the
undergraduate tuition paid by certain students. These students are those Texas residents who are awarded a
baccalaureate degree and have attempted no more than three hours in excess of the minimum number of semester credit
hours required to complete the degree, including transfer credit and course credit earned exclusively by examination.
The statute contains further detail on who is qualified and directs the THECB to adopt rules for the administration of
the rebate. Students who believe they may qualify for this rebate should ask the Registrar's Office for further
information.
Notification
Student will be given a bill, via printed format or via online format of tuition charges. This will include the amount of
their tuition payment that is required to be set aside to provide financial assistance for the students enrolled at the
Institution.
Payment of Tuition and Fees

Tuition charges at Texas state universities are established by state law. The State of Texas 78th Legislature allowed the
Board of Regents of the University of Texas System to set designated tuition rates. The State of Texas Legislature does
not set the specific amount of any particular student fee. Student fees assessed are authorized by state statute; however,
the specific fee amounts and the determination to increase fees are made by the University administration and the UT
System Board of Regents. All other fees at UT Permian Basin are fixed within statutory limitations set by the UT
System Board of Regents. All tuition and fees are subject to change by the State of Texas Legislature or UT System
Board of Regents without notice. Tuition and fees at UT Permian Basin are subject to change in adherence with acts of
the State of Texas Legislature and/or policies of the UT System Board of Regents.
Students are not entitled to enter a class or laboratory until their fees and deposits have been paid. Students are
expected to pay all tuition and fees at the time of registration or have an approved financial aid program arranged by
the Financial Aid Office prior to registration. Payment may be made by cash, check, credit card, or money order.
Check, money order, and credit card (VISA, MasterCard, and Discover) payments will be accepted subject to final
collection by the University's bank. All checks must be drawn on U. S. banks in U. S. dollars. When a check is returned
to the University, a $25.00 service charge is assessed. If the returned check was for tuition, the student's registration
will be cancelled.
Section 54.007 of the Texas Education Code authorizes the UT System Board of Regents to provide for the payment of
tuition and mandatory fees during the fall and spring semesters through the following alternatives:
1. Full payment of tuition and fees in advance of the beginning of the semester; or
2. Payment in installments under payment plan options that require the first payment to be made in advance of
the beginning of the semester and the final payment to be made before the last day of the semester.
There will be a $75 administrative fee assessed if the installment payment option is used and a $10 late fee. A student
who fails to provide full payment of tuition and fees, including late fees assessed, to the University when the payments
are due, is subject to one or more of the following actions at the University's option:
1. Prohibition from registering for classes until full payment is made;

2. Withholding of grades, degree, and official transcript; and loss of credit for work completed that semester;
3. All penalties and actions authorized by law; and/or
4. Referral of debt to a collection agency.
All policies regarding the payment or refunding of tuition, fees, and charges are approved by the UT System Board of
Regents and comply with and are subject to change by applicable state statutes. If a person desires clarification of any
matter relating to payment or refund of such charges, or believes special circumstances warrant exceptions to the
published policy, the Registrar or the Office of Accounting should be contacted.
Changes to Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or regional action and become effective on the date enacted. The
Texas Legislature does not set the specific amount for any particular student fee. The student fees assessed above are
authorized by state statute; however, the specific fee amounts and the determination to increase fees are made by the
University administration and UT System Board of Regents.
Excess Hours
As authorized by state law, a student who pays resident tuition rates and who attempts hours that exceed a designated
limit will be charged a higher tuition rate of $325 per semester credit hour or nonresident tuition rates. The designated
limit for a student who initially enrolled in an institution of higher education in Fall 1999 through Summer 2006 is 45
credit hours beyond the required hours for the student's declared degree program. The designated limit for a student
who initially enrolled in an institution of higher education in Fall 2006 or later is 30 credit hours beyond the hours
required for completion of the student's degree program, or for doctoral students, 100 semester credit hours beyond the
hours required for completion.
The following semester credit hours are not included in the calculation:
• semester credit hours (sch) earned by the student 10 or more years before the date the student begins the new
degree program under the Academic Fresh Start Program of the Texas Education Code, § 51.931;
• hours earned by the student before receiving a baccalaureate degree that has previously been awarded to the
student;
• hours earned by the student by examination or similar method without registering for a course;
• hours from remedial and developmental courses, workforce education courses, or other courses that would
not generate academic credit that could be applied to a degree at the institution if the course work is within
the 27-hour limit at two-year colleges and the 18-hour limit at general academic institutions;
• hours earned by the student at a private institution or an out-of-state institution; and
• hours not eligible for formula funding.
For more information contact the Registrar Office at (432) 552-2635.
Three-peat charge
A student whose hours may no longer be submitted for formula funding because it is the same or substantially similar
to a course that the student previously attempted for two or more times at UT Permian Basin will be charged a higher
tuition rate of $417 per semester credit hour or nonresident tuition rates.
Summary Descriptions of Required Tuition and

Fees
Student Services Fee Variety
A non-refundable, one time, compulsory fee to defray orientation costs.
Name of/Classification Residency Amount Notes
UNDERGRADUATE
Set by Legislature and Board of Regents (Texas

In-State Resident $195.59/sch
Education Code 54.0512 and 54.0513).
Set by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Out-of -State Non-Resident $230.59/sch
per Statutory Requirement.
GRADUATE
Governing board may set at twice statutory rates for

In-state Resident $245.59/sch
undergraduate programs.
Set by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Out-of-State Non-Resident $280.59/sch
per Statutory Requirement.
REQUIRED FEES:
A non-refundable, compulsory fee to defray costs of

Advising Fee All Students $15/semester
student advising.
Athletic Fee All Students $21.20/sch A fee to support the intercollegiate athletics program
A fee for support of student technology needs and

Technology Fee All Students $7.75/sch
applications.
A compulsory fee to fund an increase in direct

Library Service Fee All Students $5/sch services to students including on-line access to
academic indexes and electronic library services.
Medical Service Fee All Students $14.63/semester
Transfer A non-refundable, one time, compulsory fee to

Orientation $75
Students defray
Freshman A non-refundable, one time, compulsory fee to

Orientation $120
Students defray orientation costs.
A compulsory fee to fund student services and

operations and use of facilities and activities;
Student Services Fee All Students $16.34/sch governing board may set at a rate up to the statutory
tuition for resident undergraduate students- Max
$250
Student Multi-Purpose A fee to finance, construct, operate, and maintain a

All Students $150/semester
Center Fee Student Multi-Purpose Center Fee
INCIDENTAL FEES:
$35/sch of
Students To defray costs incurred in scheduling non-
Audit Fee course plus lab
desiring to audit participants in scheduled classes.
fee
A fee to defray the cost for the student identification

Student ID Fee All Students $10/student ID
card.
For specific services such as late registration, library

fines, microfilming fees, bad check charges,
application.
Variety All Students Variable Mandatory charges for certain laboratory courses;
may not be less than $5/semester or more than
$30/semester and must not exceed the cost of actual
materials and supplies used by a student.
Charges in addition to regular tuition for students
registered in art, architecture, drama, speech, or
music where individual coaching or instruction is the
usual method of instruction.
Laboratory Fees:
Variety All Students Variable
Supplemental Fees:
Variety All Students Variable
Variety Students desiring the specific service may

Voluntary Fees: include such items as parking fees, yearbooks, and a
locker fee.
LIST OF FEES:
Add/Drop Fee. To defray costs incurred when a student adds or drops a course or courses, a $5 per transaction fee will
be assessed.
Advising Fee. To defray costs of student advising, a charge of $10 per student per semester will be assessed. THIS IS
A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE.
Athletic Fee. To support the intercollegiate athletics program, a $12 per semester credit hour fee will be assessed.
Audit Fee. To defray administrative costs incurred in scheduling non-credit participants in scheduled classes, a $35 per
credit hour of class without a lab and a class with a lab will be assessed the same amount plus the lab fee.
Distance Education Fee. To defray the costs associated with providing materials, services and instructional support for
Distance Education courses, a $80 per credit hour will be charged.
Education Seminar Course Fee. To defray costs of a diagnostic test kit, a $25 fee will be charged.
Education Field-Based Instruction Fee. A $10 per course fee will be charged to recover travel costs in certain field-
based educational courses.
Education Internship Fee. Student interns are assessed a $50 fee to cover administrative and travel expenses
associated with providing supervision for teaching internships in Education 4692.
Education Internship: Diagnostician Course Fee. To defray costs of a diagnostic test kit, a $25 fee will be charged.
Education Learning Theory and Assessment Course Fee. To defray costs of a diagnostic test kit, a $25 fee will be
charged.
Education Practicum: Reading Course Fee. To defray costs of a diagnostic test kit, a $25 fee will be charged.
Education Reading Diagnostic/Remediation Course Fee. To defray costs of diagnostic tests, a $25 fee will be
charged.
Education Student Teaching Course Fee. Students enrolled in Student Teaching, Education 4099 and Education
4399, are assessed a $65 fee to defray the costs of providing cooperating teachers for supervision of student teachers.
Geology Field Course Fee. A $650 fee will be charged for the GEOL 4600 Field Geology course.
Health Insurance Fee.International students holding nonimmigrant visas and living in the United States will be
assessed a fee to defray costs of mandatory insurance. The rate will be variable to match the premium for the approved
UT System student insurance plan. The fee will be waived where the student provides satisfactory evidence of
approved comprehensive health insurance, as outlined by Regents Rule 50402. Students should contact the Office of
Admissions for more information.
Nursing Insurance Fee. Nursing students will be assessed a fee for specific courses. The rate will be variable. The
fee will be waived where the student provides satisfactory evidence of approved comprehensive insurance. Please
contact the Nursing Department for more information.
In Absentia Fee. The fee for in absentia registration is $25.00. The fee is assessed to those students who need to
register in the University for the purpose of having a degree conferred, but not for courses. No refund is made for the
cancellation of an in absentia registration. For more information regarding the in absentia fee, see "Undergraduate and
Graduate Degree Requirements."
Installment Tuition Fees. To cover costs related to providing the installment payment option. The Tuition Handling
Fee is $75 per academic term; The Tuition Delinquency Fee is $10 per delinquent payment.
Laboratory Fees. There are a variety of mandatory charges for certain laboratory courses; they may not be less than $1
per semester nor more than $30 per semester and must not exceed the cost of actual materials and supplies used by a
student.
Late Registration Fee. Any student who, with proper permission, registers after the scheduled registration in that
semester, will be required to pay a special charge of $15 to defray costs associated with keeping registration open after
published times.
Library Fees. The following fees are to cover library operational costs associated with the processing, storage and
purchase of lost or damaged books or books returned after the due date and with search, copy, and interlibrary loans.
To cover library costs for the purchase of equipment, furniture and technology dealing with library resource
management and costs of other library operations.
The late fee and processing fee are non-refundable.
Printer Cards: Cards of various denominations. Starting at $1 at a rate of $.05/page.
$7.50 if the book can be repaired.

Damaged Book: Cost of book plus $15 processing fee if the book cannot be repaired .
$50 plus $15 processing fee if the book cannot be replaced.
Info Express $5 per item +.15 per page over 50 pages.

(Document Delivery) $10 per item + .25 per page over 25 pages
Interlibrary Loan: $1.50 computer charge plus supplier and handling costs; $5/Rush
$1/ + .20 per page over 3 pages (Domestic)

Library Fax:
$5/ + full cost of all telecommunication and other charges (International).
Replacement cost plus $15 processing fee.

Lost Book: $50 plus $15 processing fee if book volume cannot be replaced.
$25 per item for materials from the curriculum collection plus $15 processing fee.
$125 per item for reference volumes plus $15 processing fee.
$100 per microform volume equivalent plus $15 replacement fee.
Replacement fee will be credited automatically when an overdue item is returned in

good condition.
Overdue Charges:
General Check Out: $0.25/day/item
Interlibrary Loan: $1/day on overdue materials
Recalled Books: $1/day
Reserve Books: $0.25/hour
Video/Non-Print:
Media: $1/day
Thesis and Book $7.50 plus any additional costs required for
Binding: Special binding such as pocket part, tipping of maps, etc. to a maximum of $15.
Transparency: $0.50 black/white, $2 /color
Library Service Fee. A compulsory fee for all students in the amount of $3 per semester credit hour to fund an
increase in direct services to students including on-line access to academic indexes and electronic library services.
Medical Service Fee. A compulsory fee for all students to provide medical services for students at the contract facility
with a $10 co-pay.
Fall and Spring Semester: $ 13.30
Summer Semester: $ 5.00
Orientation Fee. A compulsory fee for all students of $75, which provides a new student orientation prior to
registration.
THIS IS A NONREFUNDABLE FEE.
Parking Permit Fees. Students will register their cars in a single payment for the entire school year or the balance of
the school year in which they register, whichever is applicable. The school year is August 15 through August 14 of the
following year. The following fees will be charged:
Passenger vehicles and trucks: $45 per year
Additional Parking Permit Fee: $7
Two-wheel vehicles (motorcycles, scooters, motorbikes): $45 per year
Contingent on Board of Regents approval the rates may be increased.
Enforcement Fees
Parking Violations: $10-$35 for each offense; depending on type of offense
Moving and non-moving violations: $30-$100/each
Failure to pay an assessed fee within 10 calendar days of receiving the citation will result in a $3.00 late charge.
**Fees are subject to change**
Placement Services Fee. Students will be charged $20 for the establishment of each placement file and $16 for the
second set of 10 copies to defray the costs of compiling, maintaining, and mailing student placement files.
Property Deposit. A $20 property deposit shall be collected from each student. The deposit shall be returned on the
withdrawal or graduation of the student who so requests, less any loss, damage, or breakage caused by the student. Any
deposit which remains without call for a refund for a period of four years from last attendance shall be forfeited.
Returned checks. A service charge of $25 will be assessed for each returned check.
Student Identification Card. All students will be charged a $10.00 service fee per student identification card as
approved by UT System Board of Regents. This is not a purchase fee. The student ID Card is the property of UT
Permian Basin and return may be required upon the student's withdrawal from the University, when it has been put to
fraudulent use, or at other times determined appropriate by administrative officers of the University.
Student Services Fee. The Student Services fee is compulsory for all students. The amount charged is $14.85 per
semester credit hour. The maximum Student Services fee per semester is $250.00. Students who register for the
summer session are charged on the same basis as students registered during the regular academic year. The fee provides
funding for extracurricular activities and events designed to augment student life at UT Permian Basin and reservation
privileges at the gymnasium.
Students registered in absentia are not eligible to participate in student services and programs unless the regular fees are
paid. The Student Handbook publishes the available programs, activities and services that the fee provides. This
handbook is available at registration or from the Office of Student Life.
Refund of the Student Services fee to students withdrawing is made on the same basis as refund of the registration and
tuition fees.
The UT System Board of Regents may set the fee at a rate up to $250/semester for resident undergraduate students.
Supplemental Fees. These include a variety of fees charged in addition to regular tuition for students registered in art,
architecture, drama, speech, or music where individual coaching or instruction is the usual method of instruction.
Teacher Certification Credentials Fee. A $10 fee will be charged to cover the costs of evaluating student credentials
for state teacher certification.
Teacher Certification Deficiency Plan Fee. A $30 fee per student will be charged to defray the cost of preparation of
deficiency plans.
Test Administration Fee. To defray administrative costs in the Programs Assisting Student Studies (PASS) Office, a
fee of $10 per test will be charged. (This does not include the cost of the test.)
Cost of tests:
1. College Level Examination Program Fee ($44)

2. Quick Texas Academic Skills Program (THEA)
3. Fee – Non-Students ($10)
4. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (Institutional Administration) ($30)
Theatre Appreciation Course Fee. A $25 per student fee will be assessed to defray the costs of theatre attendance
required for students enrolled in DRAM 2301.
Transcript Fee. There is a transcript charge of $7 for each University transcript ordered to defray costs of retrieving,
duplicating, and mailing transcripts. Additional Fees for Faxing processing and Express delivery charges may incur.
Voluntary Fees. Variety of fees for students desiring a specific service which may include such items as parking fees,
yearbooks, locker fees, and intercollegiate athletics passes.
Institutional Eligibility Requirements

The University of Texas Permian Basin has a current Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR) on file.
For Graduate Students, UT Permian Basin is approved to participate in the following financial aid programs:
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Federal Work Study
TEACH Grant
Last updated: 05/27/2016
Program Eligibility
All of the academic programs listed in the University Catalog that lead to the completion of a bachelor's or master's
degree are eligible for Title IV funds. These programs have been approved by, the University, the UT System Board of
Regents, and the THECB. As long as a student is enrolled in one of these programs, they can receive Title IV funds.
It is the responsibility of the Office of Financial Aid to determine that a student is actually enrolled in a program that
qualifies for Title IV funds. This is done before any funds are awarded or disbursed. All programs are measured by
credit hours on a semester basis. The Registrar's Office is responsible for making sure that all classes taught meet the
appropriate guidelines for duration and contact hours as set by the THECB. The academic calendar is set by the
Registrar's Office and printed both in the University Catalog and in the corresponding semester schedule. At the
completion of a program the Registrar's Office is responsible for awarding the appropriate degree. To earn a degree, a
student must meet all of the criteria listed in the University Catalog, as well as have the approval of their academic
advisor and department chair. The Faculty Senate must recommend the student be allowed to graduate and the
President confers the degree to the student.
Ineligible Programs
These programs are ineligible for Title IV aid:
• Continuing education courses have not been approved for academic credit and are therefore not eligible.
• Post baccalaureate students who are non-degree seeking and not seeking teacher certification.
General Title IV Student Eligibility Requirements

To be considered a student eligible to receive Title IV funds, they must:
• Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program;

• Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (e.g., a GED);
• Be enrolled in an eligible institution that participates in a state process approved by the Secretary;
• Have a valid Social Security Number with the Social Security Administration, if required;
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen;
• Be registered with Selective Service, if required;
• Not be in default on a Title IV loan or, if in default, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements with the
loan holder;
• Have not obtained loan amounts that exceed annual or aggregate loan limits made under any Title IV loan
program;
• Not be liable for an overpayment of a Title IV grant or Federal Perkins Loan or, if liable, have made
satisfactory repayment arrangements with the holder of the debt;
• Be making satisfactory academic progress (SAP);
• Not have property which is subject to a judgment lien for a debt owed to the U.S. or, if subject to a judgment
lien, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements with the debt holder;
• Not have been convicted of an offense involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs that occurred while
the student was enrolled and receiving Title IV aid; and/or
• Have completed repayment of funds to either ED or the holder of a loan, as applicable, if the student has been
convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving fraud in obtaining Title IV aid.
**Graduate students enrolled in the accelerated 8-week online class may be eligible to receive a reduced amount of
loans for being enrolled in one 3 credit hours class per semester. Please contact Financial Aid for more information at
(432) 552-2620.
Federal Direct Loan (Unsubsidized)

Once a student earns their first Bachelor's degree, they are no longer eligible to receive Federal Pell Grant or Federal
Direst Subsidized Loans. Graduate Students are only eligible to receive Federal unsubsidized loans. This means that the
borrower begins paying interest on the loan at the time the loan is made. In most cases, the principal can be deferred
during enrollment periods. Unsubsidized loans can be used to meet the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculated
in the FAFSA need analysis.
Eligibility: There are several criteria that a student must meet to be eligible to receive loans.
1. Must complete a FAFSA

2. Must be enrolled in 6 hours (half-time) at the time the loans are to be transmitted**
3. Must be registered in an approved program
4. Must not be in loan default
5. Not have exceeded their annual or aggregate loan limits
6. Meet SAP
*Six semester credit hours (sch) constitute a full-time semester load for graduate students who are admitted to and
enrolled in an accelerated online program, taking classes in eight-week terms. For all other graduate students, 9
semester credit hours constitute a full-time semester load. The maximum course load for graduate students is 15 sch in
a fall or spring semester or 6 sch in a seven-week summer term.
Loans are packaged automatically to all students who qualify. If the student wishes to receive their additional
unsubsidized amounts, they must come to the Office of Financial Aid and request them.
Accepting Loans: A student can accept all, some, or none of their loans. If a student wishes to accept their loans
and have them applied to their bill, they must complete the loan acceptance process.
The loan acceptance process is as follows:
1. Student completes entrance counseling at studentloans.gov

2. Student completes a Master Promissory Note (MPN) at studentloans.gov
3. Student accepts awarded loan acceptance thorough the myUTPB student portal
In the fall semester, students who intend to enroll in both the fall and spring semesters will get one disbursement in the
fall and one disbursement in the spring.
Students enrolled in the 8-week accelerated classes only, or who accept a loan in one semester at a time, will get their
first disbursement at the beginning of the semester and their second disbursement at the 60% mark of the semester.
Once the Loan Officer has verified the student is eligible for a loan, they will initiate the disbursement process.
Over Awards, Refunds, and Returns: The Office of Financial Aid attempts to catch an over award before a refund
check is sent to the student but sometimes this is not possible. In the instance of an over award, the student will be
required to pay back the funds. If when the loan funds are applied to a student's account, a refund occurs, the refund
will be sent to the student.
If a loan has been originated, and before it is transmitted to the student, the student drops to less than half time status,
the loan will be cancelled and the student will not receive it.
Reporting: Loan amounts are reported to COD, through EDE Express.
Disbursement Letters: Disbursement notification informs the student of when loans will be disbursed, as well as
informing them that they do not have to accept their loans and they can return their loans if they fill out a loan
cancellation form within 14 days of receiving their disbursement letter.
TEACH Grant
The TEACH Grant program is a non-need-based grant program that provides up to $4,000 per year to students who are
enrolled in an eligible program and who agree to teach in a high-need field, at a low income elementary or secondary
school as a highly qualified teacher, for at least 4 years within eight years of completing the program for which the
TEACH Grant is awarded.
The student must sign an Agreement to Serve (ATS), and complete entrance counseling each award year prior to
receiving a TEACH Grant.
If the student fails to meet the requirements of the service agreement, the TEACH Grant will be treated as a Direct
Unsubsidized loan, and the student must repay the TEACH funds, with interest accrued from the date of disbursement.
The TEACH Grant award amounts are similar to Pell awards in that there is a Scheduled Award, which is the
maximum that a full-time student would earn for a year, and an Annual Award, which is the amount a student would
receive by enrolling for a year in an enrollment status.
A student may receive up to $16,000 in TEACH grants for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study, and up to
$8,000 for a TEACH-eligible master's degree program.
Packaging: TEACH Grant is packaged if the student comes to the Office of Financial Aid and requests to receive them.
Once the student requests TEACH Grant funds:
• Their entrance counseling and ATS are checked for completion.

• The student's GPA is also checked, the minimum standard for GPA is 3.25.
• The student's major and certification type is checked. They must be completing a high-needs certification.
• If these are complete, the TEACH Grant is packaged to the student based on their enrollment status.
UT Permian Basin Book Voucher/Book Loans

Financial aid disbursements generally occur after the census date to minimize the number of students who get refunds
that are not eligible for them. Because of this, UT Permian Basin offers book vouchers and book loans for students. The
function of a book voucher/loan is to allow the student to put the cost of their books, and other supplies, on their bills
so that their financial aid can cover the cost.
Students who have financial aid are eligible for a book voucher. A book voucher is interest free and is processed in the
Office of Financial Aid. Students who do not have any financial aid can take out a book loan. A book loans is charged
interest. The Office of Accounting is responsible for informing the student of the interest charge.
Definition of Disbursements & Disbursement

Methods
Financial aid funds are generally disbursed using this method
1. Office of Financial Aid determines a student's eligibility for funds.

2. Office of Financial Aid disbursed the funds to the student's account.
3. If the student's account enters credit status, the Office of Accounting will process a residual check for the
student within 14 business days.
It is the intention that financial aid will cover the student's balance; however, in certain instances, it may be possible
that the aid is applied, a refund issued, and additional charges are later put on the account. This happens most often
with book vouchers and students adding additional courses. In these situations, the student will be required to pay their
balance with their refund check.
Title IV funds are disbursed to students on a reimbursement method. Students are not penalized if their aid is delayed,
but may be required to pay their balance and then receive reimbursement depending on the situation. The Office of
Financial Aid cannot guarantee that a student will receive their aid if they do not have a completed FAFSA on file by
July 15 for fall or November 15 for spring. Students who do not meet the priority deadline will have to pay their
balances for the semester and then be reimbursed once their aid is awarded and disbursed.
Disbursement Dates & Schedules

Disbursement dates can be found in the appropriate semester schedule.
Satisfactory Academic Progress

Although state and national policy has established many objectives for student financial aid programs, one clear
purpose is to fund only students who meet certain academic standards. Institutions are therefore required by law to
formulate standards to gauge the progress of students receiving federal and state financial aid by applying both
qualitative and quantitative measurements to academic work. A maximum time limit for the completion of a degree and
a minimum GPA are used by the University to measure satisfactory academic progress. The qualitative standard of
satisfactory academic progress is measured by the CGPA of courses taken at UT Permian Basin. To be making SAP
Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and a 75% completion rate. Funded hours are those semester credit hours
which are counted in determining a student's enrollment status for payment of financial aid. Courses in which a W, D,
F, U, or Z has been recorded may be repeated once and be included as funded hours for financial aid (i.e., in the 12+
hours for full-time enrollment). Repeated courses in which a grade of C or higher, S, or I has been recorded will not be
included as funded hours for financial aid. Audited courses cannot be funded with financial aid or counted in the
progress requirements.
Student Academic Progress will be checked after each semester. Progress will be checked at the end of the fall
semester. Students who are found to not be making progress either for qualitative or quantitative reasons will be put on
Financial Aid Warning. Students with a warning status will not have their aid suspended and will be allowed to receive
aid for one additional semester. At the end of the spring semester academic progress will be checked again. All students
who are on Financial Aid Warning and have not met the minimum requirements for academic progress will be put on
financial aid suspension. These students will not be eligible to receive aid until they have successfully met the
academic progress standards or successfully appealed their SAP.
Sample of total tuition and fee charges for a semester

Fall 2018
Institution: The University of Texas Permian Basin
The table can be used to estimate the full costs of one semester for Texas resident students. For undergraduates, the
amounts are shown for 12 and 15 semester credit hours (sch). For graduate students, the table gives amounts for 3 and 9
sch. If a student enrolls for a different number of hours, they may use the extra column to calculate those costs using
the per semester credit hour charges for tuition and fees that are based on the number of hours of credit (see class
schedule for details). Since the table shows only average charges for college and course related fees, a more precise
total would have to be calculated by determining the actual fees for the student's school or college and the courses for
which the student has enrolled. Necessary information may be obtained from the Office of Accounting, the class
schedule and/or UT Permian Basin's Home page on the web at www.utpb.edu on the tuition and fee tables.
Undergraduate
Name of Charge 12
Resident Tuition (1) 2830.80
Add: Required Fees
Student Services Fees 196.08
Library Service Fee 60.00
Athletic Fee 254.40
Student Multi-Purpose Center 150.00
Advising Fee 15.00
Technology Fee 93.00
Medical Service Fee 14.63

Total Charges 2891.14
1. At the time this Catalog is going to print, tuition changes are under consideration by the State of Texas
Legislature and the UT System Board of Regents. Thus, actual tuition may change.
2. Required fees, those charged to all students, may be based on semester credit hours or may be per semester.
3. Averages only are given for college and course related fee charges (laboratory, incidental,
supplemental/individual instruction fees) since charges vary according to academic program and courses;
actual fees are published in the Institutional Catalog and/or other publications. A summary description of
these fees and the optional student services fees may be found in an attachment, the UT Permian Basin
Catalog and/or on UT Permian Basin's website at www.utpb.edu.
4. A one-time, $20.00 property deposit is charged to all first-time students. A one-time orientation fee of $35.00
for freshman students and $15.00 for transfer students is charged for providing a new student orientation
prior to registration. These amounts are not included in the totals.
5. Students may enroll in programs that have different tuition structures. An example would be online classes.
For online classes the following fees are not charged: Athletics Fee, Student Service Fees, Medical Services
Fee, Student Multipurpose Center and Repurposed Athletic Fee. However, students will be charged the
following fees: Technology Fee, Library Fee, Advising Fee and Distance Education Fee.
**Fees are subject to change**
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences

The graduate program in the College of Arts and Sciences is an essential component of the University's research effort.
All of our Master's programs, except the Masters of Public Administration (MPAL), offer a thesis option in which the
graduate student will complete a prescribed array of courses and be given a substantial research project under the
mentorship of one of our graduate faculty. These programs enhance critical thinking, effective oral and written
communication, the development of discipline specific marketable skills, and require the student to better understand
the theoretical aspect of their discipline. This track prepares the student not only for enhanced job opportunities and can
improve earning potential, but prepares the student to enter professional and PhD programs.
All of our Master's programs have a non-thesis track as well. These programs offer a prescribed graduate program to
sharpen the student's job skills, and to enhance job opportunities and can improve earning potential.
The Master of Arts (MA) degree is offered in English, History, Psychology with concentrations in either Clinical
Psychology or Experiential Psychology, and Spanish; the Master of Public Administration (MPA); and the Master of
Science (MS) is offered in Biology, Computer Science, Criminal Justice Administration, Kinesiology, Geology, and
Mathematics. Many of these programs have an online version of the non-thesis track; these include an MS in
Kinesiology and Criminal Justice Administration, and an MA in English, Psychology, and a Master's in Public
Administration.
Department of Biology
Thep Ayduhya Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Affiliated Faculty)
Nina Dingra Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Chao Dong Professor of Chemistry

John Garza Professor of Mathematics
Doug Henderson Professor of Biology and Program Coordinator
Gae Kovalick Associate Professor of Biology
David Hembry Assistant Professor of Biology
Milka Montes Associate Professor of Chemistry (Affiliated Faculty)
Athenia Oldham Associate Professor of Biology and Chair
Mei-Zhen Cui Professor of Biology
R. Douglas Spence Associate Professor of Biology
Michael S. Zavada Professor of Biology/Geology and Chair
Xue Xu Professor of Biology
Department of History
Professor of History & Kathlyn Cosper Dunagan Professor
Derek Catsam
in the Humanities
Ana Martinez-Catsam Professor of History, Program Coordinator and Chair
Roland Spickermann Associate Professor of History
Michael Frawley Associate Professor of History
Jeffrey Washburn Assistant Professor of History

Perla Ábrego Quintero Associate Professor of Spanish and Spanish Program Coordinator
Jose Antonio Moreno Associate Professor of Spanish
Professor of English, Kathlyn Cosper Dunagan Professor in Humanities and

Sophia Andres
English Program Coordinator
Rebecca Babcock William and Ordelle Watts Professor of English
Marlon Fick Associate Professor of English and Chair of Literature and Languages
Todd Richardson Professor of English
Myra Salcedo Senior Lecturer English

R. Nichole Rougeau-Vanderford Senior Lecturer English
Sarah Shawn Watson Associate Professor of English
Mark Wildermuth Dunagan Professor of English
Maureen Page Lecturer English
Clark Moreland Lecturer English
Department of Computer Science

Life Fellow of IEEE, Professor and Chair of the Computer Science Department and
Mohammad S. Obaidat
Director of Cybersecurity Center
Quan Yuan Associate Professor of Computer Science
Sohan Gyawali Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Program Coordinator
Vladan Vuckovic Lecturer of Computer Science
Department of Mathematics
Paul Feit Professor of Mathematics and Chair
John Garza Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Christopher Hiatt Associate Professor of Mathematics and Program Coordinator
Xinyun Zhu Associate Professor of Mathematics
Department of Geosciences
Michael S. Zavada, Ph.D. Professor of Biology/Geology, Chair and Program Coordinator
Mohamed K. Zobaa Assistant Professor of Geology
Sumit Verma Assistant Professor of Geophysics
Joonghyeok Heo Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology
Miles Henderson Assistant Professor of Geology
Robert Trentham Senior Lecturer of Geology

Department of Psychology
Wei-Ju Chen Assistant Professor of Psychology and Program Coordinator
Jamie S. Hughes Professor of Psychology and Chair
James Olson Professor of Psychology
Justin Vollet Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ariel McField Assistant Professor of Psychology
Department of Social Sciences

Associate Professor, Coordinator Master of Public Administration & Leadership
Harold Abrams
(MPAL) and Department Chair
Craig Emmert Associate Professor of Political Sciences
John Fisher Assistant Professor if Criminology and Criminal Justice Program Coordinator
Joanna Hadjicostandi Associate Professor of Sociology
Gregg Hammon Lecturer of Criminal Justice
Imane Hijal-Moghrabi Assistant Professor of Public Administration
Richard Kiekbusch Associate Professor of Criminology
Robert Perry Associate Professor of Political Science
Sebahattin Ziyanak Assistant Professor of Political Science
College of Business
College of Business
The mission of the College of Business at UT Permian Basin is to offer both undergraduate and graduate educational
programs that are high quality and that evolve with our ever-changing economy; to foster the success of our students in
their professional careers; to promote our community of scholars' excellence in teaching, intellectual contributions, and
service; and to advance economic development within our region.
The College of Business has an active chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, International Honor Society. A graduate student
must be in the top 20% of the graduate class to be eligible for induction. Eligible students are inducted into Beta
Gamma Sigma in the spring of each academic year.
Graduate Faculty
Steven Beach, Ph.D. Professor of Finance
Scott A. Carson, Ph.D. Professor of Economics
Wayne Counts, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Accounting and MPA Program Coordinator
Lili Gai, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Marketing
Stuart MacDonald, Ph.D. Visiting Professor of Finance
Dongfang Nie, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Accounting
Prakash Pai, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Finance
Gary Ryan Peckham, DBA Assistant Professor of Management
William H. Price, DBA Associate Professor of Management
Anshu Saran, Ph.D. Professor of Marketing, MBA Program Coordinator and Chair
Carol Sullivan, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Accounting
Narita Holmes CPA Lecturer in Accounting
Denise Lujan CPA Adjunct in Accounting
Nima Vafai Assistant Professor of Accounting
Alper Gormus Associate Professor of Finance
Jinbo Zhang Assistant Professor of Marketing
HengXie Assistant Professor of Management
Chunhao Xu Assistant Professor of Accounting
Katherine Harrell Faculty Adjunct
Pinyarat (Mink) Sirisomboonsuk Assistant Professor of Management
Programs offered through the College of Business are the Master of Business Administration, MS in Energy Business,
MS in Finance, and Master of Professional Accountancy. All are professional programs to prepare individuals for
business endeavors, although some students will proceed to doctoral level preparation. In each instance, the individual
is expected to be more upwardly mobile in the organization. Emphasis on different types of organizations, including
small business, service, and government are included to serve the needs of the region. Graduate courses are offered in
the evening and online since most students are employed while working toward their advanced degrees.
Admission
Admission criteria for College of Business programs include a combination of GMAT scores and suitable
undergraduate GPA.
Business Administration, MBA
Administrative Unit
This program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the faculty of the College of Business.
Objectives
The objective of the MBA program is to provide the essential professional tools needed by our students to advance in
managerial careers.
Admission Requirements
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program admits students who have completed a baccalaureate degree in
any undergraduate field. Admission is based on a combination of the undergraduate GPA and GMAT Score: Entrance
Status Score = (GPA X 200) + GMAT.
*GMAT requirement may be waived for applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above or a GPA
of 3.0 and above in the last 60 hours in the undergraduate degree, from an accredited university. Students who are
granted the GMAT waiver will be required to submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be
from an immediate supervisor or instructor that can testify to the applicant's professional experience.
*For Executive Admissions: GMAT requirement may be waived for applicants who have seven years of significant
managerial experience and an undergraduate degree from an accredited university. In addition, applicants will have to
submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of them should be from an immediate supervisor or instructor.
Students will be required to successfully complete a non-credit refresher or prep course, from UT Permian Basin, in
Statistics, Economics, Accounting, and Finance before entering MBA coursework.
Regular Admission
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• GPA of 3.00 or better in last 60 credit hours
Conditional Admission
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or univeristy
• GPA of 2.99 - 2.5 in the last 60 credit hours of coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree
• 2 letters of recommendation or professional email references
• Allowed to take up to 12 credit hours as advised and must earn a B or better
• If earns below a B, GMAT is required for readmission
• No elective course may be taken by a student in conditional status
Conditional Admission with Dean's Approval

• GPA below 2.49 - 2.25 in the last 60 credit hours of coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree
• GMAT with minimum score of 500 (based on GPA)
• Essay expressing interest may be requested
• Allowed to take up to 12 credit hours and must earn a B or better
• No elective course may be taken by a student tin conditional status
Students granted conditional status will be changed to regular status upon successful completion of a minimum of 12
semester credit hours of MBA course coursework with a grade of B or better in each course taken.
Non-degree Students in Graduate Business

Non-degree students may take up to 6 credit hours of graduate business courses to meet certification requirements and
continuing professional or personal development. Non-degree students must meet the general College of Business
requirement of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or demonstrate equivalent potential for success in graduate business studies
Non-degree students may register for MBA online courses only during late registration, on a space available basis, to
give priority to degree-seeking students.
Waiver Policies
Students with an academic business background may waive core courses, decreasing the program to as few as 30 credit
hours using the criteria below:
Course Policy for Waiver
ACCT 6301 6 sch hrs of accounting, includin financial & managerial with a B average
FINA 6320 6 sch of upper-division finance with a B or better. Must include FINA 3320 or equivalent.
6 sch of upper-division management with a B or better. Must include MNGT 3310 or MNGT
MNGT 6360
3330 or equivalent.
MRKT 6310 6 sch of upper-division marketing with a B or better. Must include MRKT 3300 or equivalent.
MBA Program Requirements

General MBA
• 30-36 hours
Core Required Courses (12 sch)

• ACCT 6301 Accounting Analysis 3 sch
• FINA 6320 Financial Management 3 sch
• MNGT 6360 Organizational Behavior 3 sch
• MRKT 6310 Marketing Management 3 sch
Required Courses Beyond Core (21 sch)

• MNGT 6301 Legal Environment of Business 3 sch
• ACCT 6302 Contemporary Control Systems 3 sch
• FINA 6321 Corporate Finance & Strategy 3 sch
• MNGT 6320 Production & Operation Management 3 sch
• BUSI 6302 Business Data Analytics 3 sch
• MNGT 6366 Strategic Management 3 sch
*MNGT 6366 is the required capstone course. Pre-requisites: Completion of the core required courses and
enrollment in the last 12 hours of the MBA coursework.
Elective(s)
• Any 6xxx-level ACCT, FINA, MNGT, or MRKT course not otherwise required.
Special Program Features

Marketing Emphasis: Students whose 3 elective courses are graduate marketing courses have completed a
Marketing Emphasis in their MBA program.
Finance Emphasis: Students whose 3 elective courses are graduate finance courses have completed a Finance
Emphasis in their MBA program.
Accounting Emphasis: Students whose 3 elective courses are graduate accounting courses have completed an
Accounting Emphasis in their MBA program.
Finance Emphasis and Accounting Emphasis: Students may take 6 courses beyond the MBA requirements and
fulfill both the Finance Emphasis and Accounting Emphasis.
MBA for Prospective Texas CPAs: Students who have an academic accounting background can fulfill the Texas State
Board of Public Accountancy specific course requirements of an approved ethics course, an accounting research
course, and a business communications course through graduate electives in the MBA program.
Certificate in Energy Business: Students with four graduate energy business courses are eligible for a Certificate in
Energy Business in the MBA and MPA program.
MBA with Marketing Emphasis

Take 3 Marketing courses as electives for emphasis:
• MRKT 6335 Global Supply Chain Management

• MRKT 6314 International Marketing
• MRKT 6366 Marketing Strategy
• MRKT 6316 Marketing Research
MBA with Finance Emphasis

• 33-42 hours
• The 'Core' and 'Beyond Core' courses are the same as in General MBA.
• FINA 6322 Mgt of Financial Institutions
• FINA 6325 Financial Derivatives I
• FINA 6327 Investments
• FINA 6330 International Finance
• FINA 6331 Energy Finance
• FINA 6335 Energy Investments
• FINA 6389 Selected Topics in Finance
MBA with Accounting Emphasis

• 33-42 hours
• Two options for suggested three (3) Accounting elective courses:
o For CPA Route:
 ACCT 6305 Topics on Fin Acct
 ACCT 6313 Professional Ethics
 ACCT 6315 Topics on Federal Income Tax
o For Non-CPA Route:
 ACCT 6311 Information Systems Mgt
 ACCT 6320 Fraud Exam & Forensic Acct
 ACCT 6316 Topics in Auditing
MBA with Certificate in Energy Business

• 36 -45 hours
• Complete 4 Energy Elective Courses:
o ACCT 6310 Energy Acct
o FINA 6331 Energy Finance
o MNGT 6324 Energy Law
o FINA 6335 Energy Investments
o BUSI 6309 Global Energy Business
o MNGT 6305 Energy Tech & Risk Mgt
MBA with International Business Concentration

• MRKT 6314 International Marketing (3) sch
• MRKT 6335 Global Supply Chain Management (3) sch
• FINA 6330 International Finance (3) sch
• BUSI 6309 Global Energy Business (3) sch
MBA with Analytics Concentration

• MRKT 6316 Marketing Reseach (3) sch
• ACCT 6311 Information Systems Mangement (3) sch
• BUSI 6302 Business Data Analytics (3) sch Or
• MRKT 6302 Marketing Analytics (3) sch
• FINA 6327 Investments (3) sch
• MNGT 6304 Data Mining for Business Analytics
MBA Online
General MBA
• 30-36 hours
Core Required Courses

Required Courses Beyond Core

• ACCT 6302 Contemporary Central Systems
• MRKT 6302 Marketing Analytics 3 sch or
• BUSI 6325 International Business
Elective(s) (3 sch)
MBA Online with Finance Emphasis

• 33-42 hours
• The 'Core' and 'Beyond Core' courses are the same as in General MBA
Joint MPA/MBA Degree Program

The Joint Degree Program in Professional Accountancy and Business Administration is an accelerated program of
broad study intended to provide students with two master's degrees in 60 credit hours of study. Students must meet the
requirements for admission to both the MPA and MBA programs and fulfill the leveling requirements in accounting
pre-professional courses and statistical and computer literacy. Students who pursue the MPA and MBA program
simultaneously may complete the MPA and MBA degrees by:
1. Fulfilling all leveling and pre-professional coursework.

2. Fulfilling all MPA and MBA required courses.
3. Completing at least 2 graduate business electives.
4. Completing additional graduate business electives in the place of any waivers granted for MBA Core
Courses.
5. Completing all requirements for the MPA and MBA degree within 8 years of the first graduate course in the
joint degree plan.
For students with no waivers of MBA core courses, the Joint MPA/MBA degree plan would be the following,
Business Leveling
Statistical Literacy
Students who need additional skills in this area are referred to BUSI 2342 Principles of Statistics until literacy is
fulfilled.
Accounting Leveling (0-21sch)

• ACCT 2301, ACCT 2302, or ACCT 6301
• ACCT 3301 Intermediate Accounting I
• ACCT 3302 Intermediate Accounting II
• ACCT 3303 Cost Accounting
• ACCT 3305 Federal Tax Accounting
• ACCT 4306 Auditing
Accounting Core Courses (24 sch)

• ACCT 6311 Information Systems Management 3 sch or
• MNGT 6311 Information System Management 3 sch
• ACCT 6305 Topics in Financial Accounting 3 sch
• ACCT 6313 Professional Ethics 3 sch
• ACCT 6315 Topics in Federal Income Tax 3 sch
• ACCT 6316 Topics in Auditing 3 sch
• ACCT 6374 Professional Accountancy Capstone I 3 sch
• ACCT 6375 Professional Accountancy Capstone II 3 sch
MBA Core Courses (9 sch)

Courses Beyond Cores (12 sch)

Electives (Required – 9 sch, All electives must be graduate

business hours)
• ACCT 6301 or both ACCT 2301 and ACCT 2302 can be taken to fulfill the MBA CORE accounting
requirement, which is a leveling requirement in the MPA program.
• Students with waivers of MBA core courses must take sufficient additional electives to reach an overall total
of 60 credits for the joint MBA/MPA degree awarded at the same time.
Grades
MBA students will not be given graduate credit for courses taken when the letter grade earned is less than C. In
addition, an MBA student may count no more than two C grades. In addition, an MBA student may count no more than
two C grades. A degree candidate is required to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in every semester throughout his or her
program of study.

• MRKT 6335 Global Supply Chain Management 3 sch
• BUSI 6309 Global Energy Business 3 sch
• BUSI 6340 Global Entrepreneurship 3 sch
• MRKT 6316 Marketing Research (3) sch

• ACCT 6311 Information Systems Management (3) sch
• BUSI 6302 Business Data Analytics 3 sch Or

• MRKT 6302 Marketing Analytics 3 sch

• MNGT 6304 Data Mining for Business Analytics 3 sch
Grades
addition, an MBA student may count no more than two C grades. A degree candidate is required to maintain an overall
average of B and maintain a GPA of 3.0 in his or her program of study.
Accelerated Master's Program (AMP)

Completion of any Bachelor of Business Administration degree program and the Master of Business Administration in
150 hours. By taking courses in summer sessions, a student can complete the two degrees in 4 years.
Master's Business Administration (MBA) AMP Requirements
• Cummulative UG GPA Requirement 3.00

• Total UG Hours 90 hours
• UG Major Hours Required 15
• AMP policy for students who earn less than a 'B' in a graduate course
o Two course grades of 'C' count toward graduate degree requirements, as long as a 3.0 cumulative
GPA is earned
• "Shared" Courses
o UG Course satisfied by GRAD Course
Master's Business Administration (MBA) AMP Withdrawal and
Dismissal Policies
• Withdrawal from the AMP Pathway: A student may withdraw from the AMP program at any time by
informing the AMP Coordinator and respective undergraduate program, graduate program coordinators (or
designess), graduate studies and registrar in writing. Withdrawal is considered permanent, and a student who
withdraws may not re-enter the same AMP program.
• Dismissal from the AMP Pathway: Students will be dismissed from an AMP pathway for failure to
maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• A student who either withdraws or is removed from an AMP may apply to Graduate Studies for admission
into a graduate program but will do so as a typical applicant and must provide all required application
materials.
• A grade of 'B' or higher is required for all graduate courses that satisfy undergraduate degree requirements.
Failure to earn a grade 'B' will result in the consequences outlined by the individual departments.
Energy Business, MS
The energy industry directly provides much of the economic activity of the Permian Basin. The Permian Basin has
developed into the world's second largest oil & gas shale production region in the world, leading the United States to
become the world's largest petroleum producing nation and a net exporter of energy. UTPB is actively engaged in
providing training in Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum and Industrial Technology, Energy Land Management, and
exposure to certain aspects of the energy business in the form of certificates in our business administration degree. A
complete graduate-level program in the energy business would fill a gap, a need, our other programs don't adequately
fill.
Business Core Courses (6 hours)
• ACCT 6301 Accounting Analysis (3) sch

• FINA 6320 Financial Management (3) sch
If one or more courses from business core i/are waived, then the student can choose from the three below, to
substitute for the waivers.
• MNGT 6320 Production & Operation Management (3) sch
• MNGT 6301 Legal Environment of Business (3) sch
• FINA 6325 Financial Deriatives I (3) sch
Required Business Courses (6 hours)

Energy Business Core (18 hours)
• ACCT 6310 Energy Accounting (3) sch

• FINA 6331 Energy Finance (3) sch
• FINA 6335 Energy Investments and Risk Management 3 sch
• MNGT 6305 Energy Technology & Risk Management (3) sch
• MNGT 6324 Energy Law (3) sch
Energy, Cert
The College of Business is offering a Stackable Graduate Certificate in Energy for candidates of MBA degree and MS
Energy Business degree. Students will need to take 12 hours (see list below). This certificate will educate you about
the new concepts in Energy. The student with the Stackable Graduate Certificate in Energy wishes to can use the
courses taken in the SGC towards the Master's program. This will help a student further their education without losing
the credits they have that can be utilized. This could be appealing to the Energy Executives in our region.
ACCT 6310 Energy Accounting (pre-req: ACCT 6301)
BUSI 6309 Global Energy Business
FINA 6320 Energy Finance (pre-req: FINA 6320)
FINA 6335 Energy Investments & Risk Management (pre-req: FINA 6320)
MNGT 6305 Energy Technology & Risk Management
MNGT 6324 Energy Law
Energy Business Courses

Finance, MS
If one or both courses are waived, student can choose any college of business grad level course.
Basic Core Courses (6 hours)


Finance Business Core (12 hours)
• FINA 6322 Management of Financial Institutions (3) sch

Finance Electives (6 hours)

Choose two of any FINA designated class that is not used to satisfy other degree requirements.
Professional Accountancy, MPA
Administrative Unit
This degree is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the faculty of the School of Business.
Objectives
The Master of Professional Accountancy degree program is designed:
1. To provide students with both the academic preparation and the 150 hours required for accountants who
are Uniform CPA Exam candidates;
2. To provide an entry into the accounting profession for students with an undergraduate degree in business
or another field of study; and
3. To provide current professionals with advanced theory and technique of accounting.
The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) program admits students who have completed a baccalaureate degree
in accounting, business or any other undergraduate field and students who are currently pursuing a BBA in accounting
at UT Permian Basin. Admission is based on an accounting GPA of at least 3.0
of 3.00 and above in the last 60 hours in the undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
Regular Admission Status

• GPA of 3.00 or better on a 4.0 scale in the undergraduate degree
Conditional Admission Status

• GPA between 2.99 – 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the undergraduate degree
Conditional Admission with Dean's approval Status

• GPA between 2.49 - 2.25 on a 4.0 scale in the undergraduate degree
• No elective courses may be taken by a student in conditional status
Students granted conditional status will be changed to regular status upon successful completion of a minimum
of 12 semester credit hours of MBA course coursework with a grade of B or better in each course taken.
The final decision regarding admission will be made by the Director of Graduate Programs in the College of Business.
Students lacking academic business or accounting prerequisites or with a deficiency in their accounting GPA may be
granted conditional status subject to the completion of the leveling coursework and/or achievement of the required
GPA in undergraduate accounting courses. Conditional admission will normally be changed to regular status upon
successful completion of pre-professional leveling courses including an accounting GPA of 3.0 in the pre-professional
courses.
Admission for UT Permian Basin undergraduate accounting students:
Currently enrolled undergraduate students at UT Permian Basin majoring in Accountancy may qualify for admission
into the Dual Degree Program in Professional Accountancy described in the UT Permian Basin Undergraduate
Catalog.
Admission for baccalaureate degree holders:
The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) program is open to all students holding baccalaureate degrees from
accredited colleges or universities and meeting the following provisions: satisfactory performance during the last two
undergraduate years (or other evidence predicting success in graduate study), and a satisfactory score on the Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT). Students without an academic background in accounting must demonstrate
their knowledge in accounting by completing 15 - 18 hours of accounting course work. Students without an academic
background in business must demonstrate their knowledge of the basic fields of business by completing leveling
coursework in the foundation disciplines that include statistics, economics, management, and marketing.
Non-degree Students in Graduate Accountancy
Non-degree students may take up to six credit hours of graduate business courses to meet certification requirements and
continuing professional or personal development. Non-degree students must meet the general School of Business
requirement of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or demonstrate equivalent potential for success in graduate business studies.
Non-degree students may register for MBA or MPA online courses only during late registration, on a space-available
basis, to give priority to degree-seeking students.
Leveling Courses
Pre-Professional Courses: Business (12-16 sch)
Statistics
*BUSI 2342 is classified as a related business course by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for students who
are seeking to fulfill the requirements to be a Texas CPA candidate.
BUSI 2342*
Economics
• ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics

• BUSI 6325 International Business 3 sch
Management
• MNGT 3310 Principles of Management
Marketing
• MRKT 3300 Principles of Marketing
Pre-Professional Courses: Accounting (18-21 credits)

Principles of Accounting
• ACCT 6301 Accounting Analysis 3 sch or
• ACCT 2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
• ACCT 2302 Principles of Managerial Accounting
Intermediate Accounting
Cost Accounting
• ACCT 3303 Cost Accounting Principles
Federal Income Tax

• ACCT 3305 Federal Income Tax
Auditing
MPA Program Requirements

Required Courses (30 sch)
• ACCT 6311 Information Systems Management 3 sch
• MNGT 6301 Legal Environment of Business 3 sch *
Electives (6 sch)
• ACCT 6310 Energy Accounting 3 sch
• ACCT 6320 Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting 3 sch
• ACCT 6389 Selected Topics in Accounting 1-3 sch
• ACCT 6392 Experiential Learning 3 sch
• Any other graduate level School of Business course, except leveling classes, with approval of the student's
advisor.
Up to 6 credits of senior-level accounting courses with approval of the student's advisor
• ACCT 4300 Advanced Accounting

• ACCT 4304 Governmental and Not for Profit Accounting
• ACCT 4310 Oil and Gas Accounting
• ACCT 4311 Accounting Information Systems
• ACCT 4313 Advanced Cost Accounting
• ACCT 4320 Forensic Accounting/Fraud Examination
• ACCT 4334 Accounting for Healthcare
• ACCT 4340 Financial Statement Analysis
*Students with at least 6 credits of Business Law may substitute another graduate School of Business course
with the approval of the student's advisor.
Professional Certification Preparation

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy includes requirements for college credits in three specific areas, which
are available within the program:
An approved Business Ethics course: ACCT 6313 Professional Ethics;
Two credit hours in accounting research: 1 hour each embedded in ACCT 6305 and ACCT 6315; and
Two credit hours in business communications: Part of Pre-Professional Courses in Business.
The requirements to sit for the exam and to receive the CPA certificate are specified in the Public Accountancy Act and
are administered by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Interested students are directed to the Texas State
Board of Public Accountancy website at www.tsbpa.state.tx.us for further information.
Dual Degree Program

The Dual Degree Program in Professional Accountancy is an accelerated program of rigorous study intended to provide
students with a concurrent Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Accountancy and a Master of
Professional Accountancy (MPA) in 150 credit hours. Admission into the Dual Degree Program in Professional
Accountancy is open to all undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, a GPA in junior accounting
courses of 3.25 based on at least 9 credit hours, and a satisfactory GMAT score. Students who believe that they qualify
for the program should consult their undergraduate advisor to obtain program details and initiate the application
process.
As an accelerated program, the Dual Degree Program allows a maximum of three 3 hours of experiential learning
(ACCT 4392/ACCT 6392) taken for credit.
Students in the Dual Degree Program will begin paying graduate tuition and related fees for all courses during the first
semester in which the student takes a class on the Master of Professional Accountancy degree plan. Upon completion
of the 150 hours specified in the Dual Degree plan of study, students will be awarded both a BBA and an MPA. No
degree will be awarded until all requirements of the Dual Degree Program have been satisfied.

broad study intended to provide students with 2 master's degrees in 60 credit hours of study. Students must meet the

Courses.
joint degree plan.
Business Leveling (0-6 sch)
• BUSI 2342
Accounting Leveling (0-18 sch)
• ACCT 2301 & ACCT 2302 or ACCT 6301 Principles of Accounting
• ACCT 3301 Intermediate Accounting I (prereq ACCT 2301& 2302 or ACCT 6301)
• ACCT 3302 Intermediate Accounting II (prereq ACCT 3301)
• ACCT 3303 Cost Accounting (prereq ACCT 2301& 2302 or ACCT 6301)
• ACCT 3305 Federal Tax Accounting (prereq ACCT 2301& 2302 or ACCT 6301)
• ACCT 4306 Auditing (prereq ACCT 3302 or 4311)

• ACCT 6374 Professional Accountancy Capstone I
• ACCT 6375 Professional Accountancy Capston II

Courses Beyond the Cores (18 sch)

Electives (Required – 9 sch – All elective must be

graduate business hours.)
The MPA program is designed to serve both as a fifth year of study for continuing undergraduate students who intend
to meet requirements for a CPA license and as a part-time program for individuals working in accounting and related
fields. All of the classes offered in the MPA program will be offered in the evening.
Options
The MPA program includes 6 hours of electives beyond the MPA core courses that can be chosen from graduate
accounting courses, other graduate courses offered by the School of Business, and senior-level accounting courses (up
to 6 credit hours only).
The MPA program is designed primarily as a professional program rather than a preparation program for doctoral
study. Both research and non-research options are available in the program. Students planning to pursue doctoral study
or having an interest in research should select the research option. Students choosing the non-research option must
complete a minimum of 36 semester credits of prescribed study, exclusive of leveling course work. Students choosing
the research option must complete either 30 semester credits of prescribed study plus a thesis, or 33 semester credits of
prescribed study plus a research problem.
The thesis must deal with a topic of generalized concern to the profession, be scholarly in its orientation, demonstrate
the students understanding of and ability to use sophisticated research techniques, show promise of a contribution to
knowledge that could be worthy of publication in a scholarly or professional journal. Students will arrange with their
graduate committees to sit for an oral examination of their thesis.
The research problem should deal with a practical problem of concern to the student. It should follow recognized
research procedures but does not require the level of sophistication of thesis research. The findings do not necessarily
need to be of such import as to merit publication.
Energy Certificate: Students whose three elective courses are graduate courses are eligible for a Certificate in Energy
in the MBA and MPA program.
Grades
MPA students will not be given graduate credit for courses taken when the letter grade earned is less than C. In
addition, an MPA student may count no more than 2 C grades. A degree candidate is required to maintain an overall
average of B and maintain a GPA of 3.0 in every semester throughout his or her program of study.
College of Education
College of Education
The vision of the College of Education is a community of life-long learners who actively reflect on the impact of their
values, attitudes, beliefs, and practices.
The mission of the College of Education is to prepare professional educators who are proactive in nurturing the life-
long development of all learners. This mission will be accomplished by:
• Facilitating the acquisition of necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions;

• Cultivating the value of diversity;
• Encouraging collaborative inquiry, innovation, and research;
• Promoting collegiality and service in schools and communities;
• Integrating technology into practice;
• Providing opportunities for professional growth; and
• Influencing educational practices and policies at the local, state, and national level.
Dean of the College of Education
Larry G. Daniel, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of the College of Education

Roy Hurst, Ph.D.
Chair of Counseling
Maria Avalos, Ph.D.
Chair of Curriculum and Instruction

Yolanda Salgado, Ph.D.
Chair of Educational Leadership

Kevin Badgett, Ed.D.
Chair of Literacy, Language, and Special Populations

Kara Rosenblatt, Ph.D.
Graduate Faculty
Associate Professor of Counseling, Program Coordinator and
Maria Avalos, Ph.D.
Chair
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Program

Kevin Badgett, Ed.D.
Coordinator and Chair
Larry G. Daniel, Ph.D. Professor of Educational Leadership
Ethel Arzu, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
Tomas Espinosa, Ph.D Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education
Professor of Professional Education, Program Coordinator and

Roy Hurst, Ph.D.
Chair
Associate Professor of Special Education, Program

Kara Rosenblatt, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Bilingual Education, Program

Yolanda Salgado, Ph.D.
Tara Wilson, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Literacy and Program Coordinator
Amin Davoodi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education

Cynthia Anderson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Counseling
Shelly Landreth, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Literacy
Programs of Study
The advanced programs offered through the College of Education are designed to prepare candidates for enhanced
classroom teaching, for leadership responsibilities beyond the classroom and for doctoral study. Courses are offered in
a variety of formats (face-to-face, online, hybrid, weekend), which allows candidates who are currently working to also
attend class. Candidates may earn a Master of Arts (MA) degree in conjunction or separate from advanced
certifications also offered by the College of Education.
Master of Arts Degree Programs

The College of Education offers 6 Master of Arts (MA) degree programs:
• Bilingual/English as a Second Language

• Counseling
• Educational Leadership
• Professional Education
• Literacy
• Special Education
Post-Bachelors Alternative Teacher Certification

Initial teaching certification can be earned in conjunction with or separate from coursework for a master's degree.
Students who are preparing for teacher certification, and, at the same time, working toward a master's degree, are
admitted to Graduate Studies for the appropriate Education MA degree program, and are also admitted to the teacher
certification program as a second field of study. Students who are preparing for teacher certification, but who are not
working towards a master's degree, are admitted under the certification option. Initial teacher certifications can be
earned in:
Elementary Grades EC-6 Core Subjects
Grades 4-8 Core Subjects; English Language Arts; Math; Science;

Middle Level
Social Studies
Secondary Physical Science; Grades 8-12 Computer Science
Grades 7-12 Chemistry; English Language Arts; History; Life Science

(Biology); Journalism; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies; Speech
Grades EC-12 Art; Music; Physical Education; Spanish; Special

All Level
Education
Supplemental certifications in Bilingual, ESL, or Special Education are available with any certification.
Advanced Certifications
Advanced educator certifications require a master's degree and can be earned in conjunction with or after completion of
coursework for a master's degree. Advanced certifications offered through the College of Education are:
• Educational Diagnostician
• Principal
• Superintendent
• Literacy Specialist
• Master Literacy Teacher
• School Counselor
• Licensed Professional Counselor
Every effort is made to maintain consistency between the programs offered by the College of Education and the
requirements for initial and advanced certifications established by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
However, the state requirements for certifications may change more frequently than published degree requirements, and
it is critical that candidates consult their advisors and the UT Permian Basin Certification Officer regularly.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department of Educational Leadership
Department of Counseling
Department of Literacy, Language, and Special

Populations
College of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Anveeksh Koneru Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Program Coordinator
Forrest Flocker Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
George Nnanna Dean of College of Engineering
Lokesh Saharan Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
MD Salah Uddin Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Molla Hassan Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Programs
Advanced Manufacturing
The innovative Graduate Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing offered by the College of Engineering at UTPB
provides an opportunity to develop critical career skills. This is a flexible and easily customizable twelve-credit
graduate certificate, created specifically for working engineering professionals, and students to acquire advanced
mechanical engineering knowledge, such as data-driven design, manufacturing, and optimization of mechanical
systems. Especially, when the world is moving 3rd to 4th generation manufacturing (Industry 4.0), a wide variety of
workforce needs to skill and reskill and them with such courses. These courses can also be stacked to be used towards
graduate degree programs.
This certification in advanced manufacturing from UTPB allows students and engineering professionals to acquire new
certifications for the next step in their careers.
MENG 6301 MATLAB for Engineering Data Visualization
MENG 6302 Industrial Analytics
MENG 6345 Engineering Optimization
MENG 6355 Industry 4.0
Program Admission Requirements
The student seeking admission in this certificate program must have completed an undergraduate degree or enrolled in
an undergraduate degree in engineering, or business majors. An official transcript is required for admission.
Programs Requirements
The graduate certificate in Advanced Manufacturing will be awarded to the student after completing all four courses
(12 credit hours in total) with an overall grade of "C" or better. This program will be offered in the hybrid mode of
instruction.
Contact Person for More Information:
Lokesh Saharan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Department Coordinator
Department of Mechanical Engineering
11105 W. HWY 191, Midland, TX 79705
Phone: 432-552-3468
email: [email protected]
Athletic Training, MS
UT Permian Basin proposes to create a Master of Athletic Training degree program to meet the growing need for
healthcare providers in Texas and the West Texas Region. The program is an innovative approve to athletic training
education, offering a unique curriculum int ended to develop clinicians who think critically, are committed to
professional development, and are engaged in their profession and community. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
indicates that the profession of athletic training will have marked growth in the coming decade in Texas, and in the
United States.
The Master of Athletic Training offers a professional, entry-level degree through a curriculum that provides both depth
and breadth. The objectives of the program are:
1. T prepare competent, engaged entry-level athletic trainers who aspire to be leaders in the profession and
community.
2. To produce athletic trainers who are a marketable and employable commodity in employment or continued
education.
3. To provide a variety of high quality, dynamic clinical education opportunities that foster critical thinking and
facilitated transition to practice.
4. To provide inter-professional collaboration and experiences that encourage a global approach to healthcare.
5. To promote continual improvement in instructional and faculty quality.
• ATTR 6130 Concepts of Behavioral Health 1 sch

• ATTR 6185 Exam Preparation I 1 sch
• ATTR 6186 Exam Preparation II 1 sch
• ATTR 6220 Introduction to Patient Assessment 2 sch
• ATTR 6230 Orthopedic Pathophysiology 2 sch
• ATTR 6250 Foundations of Therapeutic Interventions 2 sch
• ATTR 6260 Healthcare Informatics 2 sch
• ATTR 6295 Clinical Experience I 2 sch
• ATTR 6296 Clinical Experience II 2 sch
• ATTR 6297 Clinical Experience III 2 sch
• ATTR 6298 Clinical Experience IV 2 sch
• ATTR 6299 Clinical Experience V 2 sch
• ATTR 6310 Functional Anatomy 3 sch
• ATTR 6325 Emergency Procedures and Acute Care 3 sch
• ATTR 6340 Analysis of Movement 3 sch
• ATTR 6375 Foundations of Evidence Based Practice 3 sch
• ATTR 6390 Leadership and Transition to Practice 3 sch
• ATTR 6410 Assessment and Management I 4 sch
• ATTR 6420 Assessment and Management II 4 sch
• ATTR 6430 Assessment and Management III 4 sch
• ATTR 6440 Assessment and Management of Non-orthopedic Conditions 4 sch
Bilingual/English as a Second Language, MA
Administrative Unit
This degree is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies and through the faculty of Education, Department of
Literacy, Language, and Special Populations, College of Education.
Objectives
The Master of Arts in Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) education is designed to prepare bilingual and/or
ESL specialists for careers in teaching, supervision, or curriculum management. This option allows the student to
develop breadth in at least two areas of education: bilingual/ESL and a related area. This flexibility is designed to meet
the individual needs of each student. This option may lead to teacher certification in the field of bilingual and/or ESL
education.
In addition to the College of Education requirements, students seeking teacher certification in bilingual education as a
part of this Master's degree must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish by passing the Bilingual Target Language
Proficiency Test (BTLPT).
Regular Admission
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours
• Essay submitted and reviewed: "How specifically will the master's in this program support your goals and
interest?"
• Two letters of Recommendation: Preferably from someone who has supervised you and/or could speak about
your strength and weaknesses.
• GPA below 3.0 – 2.5 in the last 60 credit hours
• Essay submitted and reviewed: "How specifically will the master's in this program support your goals and
interest?"
• Two letters of Recommendation: Preferably from someone who has supervised the applicant and/or could
speak about their strength and weaknesses.
• OTHER EVIDENCE: At least one of the following:
o Minimum GRE score of 282 (verbal and quantitative combined);
o May also consider cultural components including, but not limited to, English as a second language,
weak academic preparation that can be remediated, student motivation and desire to succeed,
evidence of success in career field (e.g., teaching or service awards), and/or candidate's diverse
experiences and perspectives. This is submitted in the form of a low GPA document explaining the
reasons surrounding the lower GPA and evidence of ability to succeed in graduate study; or
o Official transcripts.
Core Requirements (36 sch)

College of Education Core Requirements (9 sch)
• EDUC 6302 Cultural Diversity in Education and the Social Sciences 3 sch
• EDUC 6304 Educational Psychology 3 sch
• EDUC 6305 Research Design in Education and the Social Sciences 3 sch
Bilingual Education Courses (18-21 sch)

* ESL only
** Bilingual only
• EDBI 6323 History and Politics in Bilingual Education 3 sch

• EDBI 6324 Teaching Science, Social Studies and Math in Spanish 3 sch **
• EDBI 6325 Teaching Language Arts and Reading for Spanish Speakers 3 sch **
• EDBI 6326 Methods of Teaching ESL 3 sch
• EDBI 6327 Issues and Advanced Problems in English as a Second Language 3 sch
• EDUC 6329 Language Development and Acquisition 3 sch
• EDBI 6392 Practicum: Bilingual/ESL 3 sch
Electives/Minor (6-9 sch)

1. Educational Leadership
2. Literacy
3. Special Education
Courses chosen for electives/minor are done by committee members from that discipline.
Culminating Experiences (3-6 sch)

(Choose one)
• EDBI 6395 Seminar: Seminar in Bilingual/ESL Education 3 sch

PLEASE NOTE - the following courses listed below require students to be on-campus to meet with the
committee chair:
• EDBI 6397 Research in Education 3 sch

• EDBI 6398 Master's Study: Bilingual/ESL 3 sch
• EDBI 6399 Thesis: Bilingual/ESL 3 sch
Biology, MS
Administrative Unit
This program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the faculty of Biology, Department of Biology,
College of Arts and Sciences.
Objectives
The Master of Science program in Biology includes advanced education in experimental molecular, cellular, and
organismal biology. The program is designed primarily to prepare students for a professional career in an advanced
field of biology. The program is used by students who want to gain additional background for teaching, as well by
those who are preparing to go on to PhD.D. programs or professional schools.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Either a Bachelor's degree in life science or a
related discipline or a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated discipline and 12 upper-level credit hours in biology.
A life science is biology or field within the discipline of biology, such as microbiology, cell biology,
genetics, ecology, or physiology. A related discipline is an interdisciplinary field that requires a substantial
amount of biology coursework, such as biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or biotechnology. The
determination of whether an applicant's degree is in a related or unrelated discipline will be made by the
graduate admissions committee at the time of application and will be based on coursework listed in the
transcript and the, descriptions of those courses, if available.
• A 3.0 cumulative GPA

• In addition to a completed application for Graduate Studies, prospective students must also submit the
following:
o Students must submit GRE scores (no minimum scores), which will be considered in combination
with other components of the application.
o Two letters of recommendation
o Written statement of intent explaining the reasons the applicant is applying for the biology
program.

• Applicants who do not meet the criteria for regular admission may be admitted conditionally. An applicant
who meets one of the following criteria may be admitted with conditional status.
o An overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75-2.99 and either a Bachelor's degree in a life science or a
related discipline or a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated discipline and 12 upper-level credit hours
in biology from an accredited college or university.
o An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better and a Bachelor's degree In an unrelated discipline
and less than 12 upper-level credit hours in biology.
• In addition to a completed application for Graduate Studies, prospective students must also submit the
following:
o Written statement of intent explaining the reasons the applicant Is applying for the biology
program.
• Students must submit GRE scores (no minimum scores unless it is needed for "other evidence" Indicated
below), which will be considered in combination with other components of the application.
• To be eligible for conditional admission, applicants must also show other evidence of ability to succeed in
graduate study in biology. This OTHER EVIDENCE must be at least one of the following:
o One (1) year of positive undergraduate or postgraduate research experience. This research
experience must be documented in one of the letters of recommendation.
o A combined GRE score on Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning of 310.
o A GPA of 3.0 or above in upper level (3000-level or above) biology and chemistry classes.
• Students who are admitted with conditional status may be required by their faculty advisor to complete
undergraduate leveling courses in biology, chemistry, or math in addition to graduate courses needed for
completion of their graduate degree.
• The student will need to maintain a B or better In the first 12 hours of classes.
M.S. in Biology Degree Requirements - Thesis
Option
• Students are required to complete 30 semester credit hours.
• Students must take 15-18 hours in Biology, 6 to 9 hours may be in supporting areas of study.
• The remaining 6 hours must be earned in independent study leading to an original thesis.
M.S. in Biology Degree Requirements - Non-thesis

Option
• Students are required to complete 30 semester credit hours.
• Students must complete 6 to 9 hours of BIOL 6392 Research in Biology to obtain experience in biological
research.
• In the final semester, students must present a seminar covering the results of their work to the Biology
Department and their committee.
M.S. in Biology Degree Requirements - Non-thesis

and Non-research Option
• Students are required to complete 30 hours of classes which do not include research hours, contract study
hours, or thesis hours.
• Up to 6 hours may be 4000 level Chemistry or Biology classes that have not been taken as an undergraduate.
• The program is designed for students who would like additional coursework in Biology, but are not interested
in having a research project.
• The coursework is designed to be completed in 1.5 academic years.
M.S. in Biology - Biomedical Emphasis

The MS with a Biomedical Emphasis is designed to provide students who desire terminal degrees in the health
professions or in graduate school with additional academic and research experience which may help them be more
successful in being admitted to these programs. The requirements are generally the same as those for an M.S. in
Biology, except that the research project will be in the biomedical sciences, and at least 9 hours of coursework not
involving research must be in topics that are biomedical in nature.
M.S. Biomedical Emphasis - Thesis Option

• BIOL 6392 Bio research 3 hours in biomedical related research
• BIOL 6399 Master's Thesis 6 hours in biomedical related research
Must take 9 hrs from the following courses:

• BIOL 6300 Bacteriology
• BIOL 6301 Studies in Virology
• BIOL 6322 Molecular Biology
• BIOL 6323 Immunology
• BIOL 6340 Molecular Genetics
• BIOL 6356 Neuroscience
• BIOL 6345 Development Biology
• BIOL 6389 Selected Topics that have a biomedical emphasis approved by the Program Chair
M.S. Biomedical Emphasis - Non-Thesis Option

• BIOL 6392 Bio research 6 to 9 hours in biomedical research
Must take 9 hrs from the following courses:
• BIOL 6300 Bacteriology
• BIOL 6301 Studies in Virology
• BIOL 6322 Molecular Biology
• BIOL 6323 Immunology
• BIOL 6340 Molecular Genetics
• BIOL 6356 Neuroscience
• BIOL 6345 Development Biology
• BIOL 6389 Selected Topics that have a biomedical emphasis approved by the Program Chair
In the final semester, students must present a seminar covering the results of their work to the Biology Department and
their committee.

Where appropriate, individualized instruction is used in each student's program so not all courses require regular
attendance. Laboratory facilities are ideally suited for individualized instruction. Students will also be given an
opportunity to gain experience in teaching by assisting in one or more undergraduate laboratory courses under the
supervision of a faculty member.
Program Recommendation
If they have not already done so, students must complete Organic Chemistry I and II, Calculus I and II, and Physics
before admission to regular graduate status. Students lacking specific upper-level Biology background such as
Biochemistry, Genetics, Animal Physiology, or Evolution may be approved by the advisory committee to take these
undergraduate courses for 4000-level graduate credit (see list below).

The goal of this program is to allow highly motivated Biology majors and Chemistry majors on the Biochemistry track
to complete their bachelor's and master's degree in five years. This will better prepare those graduates for health
professions school or graduate school in Biology or Biochemistry. For their graduate research project, students can
either conduct research in a Chemistry lab on a project with a biological emphasis, or in a Biology lab. In this plan the
student would begin taking graduate classes in their junior year of college. The student would still need to be admitted
to graduate school at the appropriate time and meet the same admission requirements as for the thesis option. The
student would be required to complete a thesis during their 5th year of college. For details concerning this plan, see the
Graduate Program Head for Biology.
Biology AMP Requirements

(In addition to general AMP requirements)
• Ninety (90) undergraduate credit hours must be completed, including 15 hours in Biology and 16 hours in
Chemistry, before a student may apply. Included in the 15 hours of Biology are either Microbiology or Cell
Biology and in the 16 hours of Chemistry is Organic Chemistry I and II.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and 3.25 in undergraduate major
• A minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 must be maintained for continuation in the program.
• Students can choose to conduct their research for their thesis project in Chemistry research lab on a project
with a biological emphasis or in a Biology research lab. The final decision on which courses to take and how
many hours to complete each semester will be determined with the student's academic advisors based on
factors like transfer credit, academic history, courses offered, etc.
Biology AMP Withdrawal and Dismissal Policies

(In addition to general AMP withdrawal and dismissal policies)
• A student may withdraw from the program at any time by informing the graduate program head, office of
graduate studies, and registrar in writing.
• AMP students who earn less than a B in a graduate course will be put on probation for one semester. If they
earn less than a B for a second time, they will be dismissed from the program. If they earn less than a C in a
graduate course they will be dismissed from the program.
Business Administration, MBA
Administrative Unit
This program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the faculty of the College of Business.
Objectives
The objective of the MBA program is to provide the essential professional tools needed by our students to advance in
managerial careers.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program admits students who have completed a baccalaureate degree in
any undergraduate field. Admission is based on a combination of the undergraduate GPA and GMAT Score: Entrance
Status Score = (GPA X 200) + GMAT.
of 3.0 and above in the last 60 hours in the undergraduate degree, from an accredited university. Students who are
granted the GMAT waiver will be required to submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be
from an immediate supervisor or instructor that can testify to the applicant's professional experience.
*For Executive Admissions: GMAT requirement may be waived for applicants who have seven years of significant
managerial experience and an undergraduate degree from an accredited university. In addition, applicants will have to
submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of them should be from an immediate supervisor or instructor.
Students will be required to successfully complete a non-credit refresher or prep course, from UT Permian Basin, in
Statistics, Economics, Accounting, and Finance before entering MBA coursework.
Regular Admission
• GPA of 3.00 or better in last 60 credit hours
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or univeristy
• GPA of 2.99 - 2.5 in the last 60 credit hours of coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree
Conditional Admission with Dean's Approval
• GPA below 2.49 - 2.25 in the last 60 credit hours of coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree
• No elective course may be taken by a student tin conditional status
Students granted conditional status will be changed to regular status upon successful completion of a minimum of 12
semester credit hours of MBA course coursework with a grade of B or better in each course taken.
Non-degree Students in Graduate Business

Non-degree students may take up to 6 credit hours of graduate business courses to meet certification requirements and
continuing professional or personal development. Non-degree students must meet the general College of Business
requirement of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or demonstrate equivalent potential for success in graduate business studies
Non-degree students may register for MBA online courses only during late registration, on a space available basis, to
give priority to degree-seeking students.
Waiver Policies
Students with an academic business background may waive core courses, decreasing the program to as few as 30 credit
hours using the criteria below:
Course Policy for Waiver
ACCT 6301 6 sch hrs of accounting, includin financial & managerial with a B average
FINA 6320 6 sch of upper-division finance with a B or better. Must include FINA 3320 or equivalent.
6 sch of upper-division management with a B or better. Must include MNGT 3310 or MNGT
MNGT 6360
3330 or equivalent.
MRKT 6310 6 sch of upper-division marketing with a B or better. Must include MRKT 3300 or equivalent.
MBA Program Requirements

General MBA
• 30-36 hours
Core Required Courses (12 sch)
Required Courses Beyond Core (21 sch)

*MNGT 6366 is the required capstone course. Pre-requisites: Completion of the core required courses and
enrollment in the last 12 hours of the MBA coursework.
Elective(s)

Marketing Emphasis: Students whose 3 elective courses are graduate marketing courses have completed a
Marketing Emphasis in their MBA program.
Finance Emphasis: Students whose 3 elective courses are graduate finance courses have completed a Finance
Emphasis in their MBA program.
Accounting Emphasis: Students whose 3 elective courses are graduate accounting courses have completed an
Accounting Emphasis in their MBA program.
Finance Emphasis and Accounting Emphasis: Students may take 6 courses beyond the MBA requirements and
fulfill both the Finance Emphasis and Accounting Emphasis.
MBA for Prospective Texas CPAs: Students who have an academic accounting background can fulfill the Texas State
Board of Public Accountancy specific course requirements of an approved ethics course, an accounting research
course, and a business communications course through graduate electives in the MBA program.
Certificate in Energy Business: Students with four graduate energy business courses are eligible for a Certificate in
Energy Business in the MBA and MPA program.
MBA with Marketing Emphasis

Take 3 Marketing courses as electives for emphasis:
• MRKT 6335 Global Supply Chain Management

• MRKT 6314 International Marketing
• MRKT 6366 Marketing Strategy
• MRKT 6316 Marketing Research
MBA with Finance Emphasis

• 33-42 hours
MBA with Accounting Emphasis

• 33-42 hours
• Two options for suggested three (3) Accounting elective courses:
o For CPA Route:
 ACCT 6305 Topics on Fin Acct
 ACCT 6313 Professional Ethics
 ACCT 6315 Topics on Federal Income Tax
o For Non-CPA Route:
 ACCT 6311 Information Systems Mgt
 ACCT 6320 Fraud Exam & Forensic Acct
 ACCT 6316 Topics in Auditing
MBA with Certificate in Energy Business

• 36 -45 hours
• Complete 4 Energy Elective Courses:
o ACCT 6310 Energy Acct
o FINA 6331 Energy Finance
o MNGT 6324 Energy Law
o FINA 6335 Energy Investments
o BUSI 6309 Global Energy Business
o MNGT 6305 Energy Tech & Risk Mgt

• MRKT 6335 Global Supply Chain Management (3) sch
• BUSI 6309 Global Energy Business (3) sch

• MRKT 6316 Marketing Reseach (3) sch
• ACCT 6311 Information Systems Mangement (3) sch
• BUSI 6302 Business Data Analytics (3) sch Or
• MRKT 6302 Marketing Analytics (3) sch
• MNGT 6304 Data Mining for Business Analytics
MBA Online
General MBA
• 30-36 hours
Core Required Courses

Required Courses Beyond Core

• ACCT 6302 Contemporary Central Systems
• MRKT 6302 Marketing Analytics 3 sch or
• BUSI 6325 International Business
Elective(s) (3 sch)
MBA Online with Finance Emphasis
• 33-42 hours
• The 'Core' and 'Beyond Core' courses are the same as in General MBA

broad study intended to provide students with two master's degrees in 60 credit hours of study. Students must meet the

Courses.
joint degree plan.
Business Leveling
Students who need additional skills in this area are referred to BUSI 2342 Principles of Statistics until literacy is
fulfilled.
Accounting Leveling (0-21sch)

• ACCT 2301, ACCT 2302, or ACCT 6301
• ACCT 3303 Cost Accounting
• ACCT 3305 Federal Tax Accounting
• ACCT 6311 Information Systems Management 3 sch or
• MNGT 6311 Information System Management 3 sch

Courses Beyond Cores (12 sch)

Electives (Required – 9 sch, All electives must be graduate

business hours)
Grades
addition, an MBA student may count no more than two C grades. In addition, an MBA student may count no more than
two C grades. A degree candidate is required to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in every semester throughout his or her
program of study.

• MRKT 6335 Global Supply Chain Management 3 sch
• BUSI 6340 Global Entrepreneurship 3 sch
• MRKT 6316 Marketing Research (3) sch

• ACCT 6311 Information Systems Management (3) sch
• BUSI 6302 Business Data Analytics 3 sch Or

• MRKT 6302 Marketing Analytics 3 sch

• MNGT 6304 Data Mining for Business Analytics 3 sch
Grades
addition, an MBA student may count no more than two C grades. A degree candidate is required to maintain an overall
average of B and maintain a GPA of 3.0 in his or her program of study.

Completion of any Bachelor of Business Administration degree program and the Master of Business Administration in
150 hours. By taking courses in summer sessions, a student can complete the two degrees in 4 years.
Master's Business Administration (MBA) AMP Requirements
• Cummulative UG GPA Requirement 3.00

• Total UG Hours 90 hours
• UG Major Hours Required 15
• AMP policy for students who earn less than a 'B' in a graduate course
o Two course grades of 'C' count toward graduate degree requirements, as long as a 3.0 cumulative
GPA is earned
• "Shared" Courses
o UG Course satisfied by GRAD Course
Master's Business Administration (MBA) AMP Withdrawal and

Dismissal Policies
• Withdrawal from the AMP Pathway: A student may withdraw from the AMP program at any time by
informing the AMP Coordinator and respective undergraduate program, graduate program coordinators (or
designess), graduate studies and registrar in writing. Withdrawal is considered permanent, and a student who
withdraws may not re-enter the same AMP program.
• Dismissal from the AMP Pathway: Students will be dismissed from an AMP pathway for failure to
maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• A student who either withdraws or is removed from an AMP may apply to Graduate Studies for admission
into a graduate program but will do so as a typical applicant and must provide all required application
materials.
• A grade of 'B' or higher is required for all graduate courses that satisfy undergraduate degree requirements.
Failure to earn a grade 'B' will result in the consequences outlined by the individual departments.
Computer Science, MS
Administrative Unit
The program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies Department of Computer Science, College of Arts and
Sciences.
Objectives
The overall mission of the Master's of Science in Computer Science program is to prepare computer systems
professionals to undertake leadership roles in business, industrial, and technology-based organizations. In addressing
that mission, the following specific goals have been identified for the program:
• To instill in our graduates high principles of security, quality, and professional ethics;
• To prepare for a career in exciting and emerging high-tech areas such as web development, software
engineering, network security, distributed systems, mobile application development, database management,
and other latest technologies;
• To grow as a mature professional and be able to take leadership roles with advanced knowledge of computer
science and applications in related areas; and
• To prepare those who choose to do so to continue graduate work leading to the doctorate in computing.
General – Students who wish to enter the program must meet the general University requirements for admission to a
graduate program.
Departmental – To be considered as having adequate preparation for the computer science master's program, students
must present evidence of having completed courses equivalent to the following UT Permian Basin undergraduate
computer science and mathematics courses.

To receive regular admission status to the Computer Science Graduate program a student must meet the following
criteria. Regular admission is granted to students who have adequate preparation in the discipline.
• A 500-word Personal Statement, which describes your computer-related experience/skills, and what you wish
to accomplish in the program.
• Resume with three references' information

To receive conditional admission status to the Computer Science Graduate program a student must meet the following
criteria. Conditionally admitted students will be assigned specific requirements in terms of courses and performance, to
include at least twelve hours of 6000-level courses, with a grade of B or better in all courses taken.

• GPA falls in 2.5 - 2.9 in the last 60 credit hours
• A 500-word Personal Statement, which describes your computer-related experience/skills, and what you wish
to accomplish in the program.
• Resume with three references' information
• OTHER EVIDENCE:
o GRE: Verbal: Minimum 145 or better
o Quantitative: Minimum 148 or better
o Writing: Minimum 3 or better
Students not adequately prepared may be admitted conditionally with the requirement that any course in this list not
already completed be completed with a grade of B or better. Students admitted conditionally to computer science must
complete assigned requirements before beginning the actual degree program.
• COSC 1430, 2430 – CS 1 and 2, with programming experience in Java

• COSC 3310 Digital Computer Organization
• COSC 3312 Discrete Mathematics
• COSC 3315 Information Systems
• COSC 3420 Data Structures
• MATH 2413, 2414 Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1, 2
Additional Background – Several of the graduate courses have undergraduate prerequisites beyond these program
prerequisites. Students are not required to complete these courses prior to admission to the graduate program and many
will have completed them in their undergraduate program. In each case, the prerequisite course must be completed
before undertaking the course for which it is a prerequisite. Up to two 4xxx level course can be used as an elective for
both non-thesis and thesis option to be counted in the graduate degree program, if the course was not already taken as
part of the undergraduate program.
Here is the list of such courses:
• COSC 4330 COSC 6310 (Computer Architecture)

• COSC 4370 COSC 6370 (Networking), COSC 6375 (Distributed Systems)
• COSC 4415 COSC 6315 (Distributed Database Systems)
• COSC 4460 COSC 6360 (Software Engineering)
More information regarding admissions can be found
at: http://www.utpb.edu/utpb_student/grad_catalog/main_admissions.htm.
Degree Requirements
Non-Thesis Option
Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 semester graduate credit hours of computer science courses.
Up to two COSC 4xxx courses, if not already taken as part of the undergraduate program, could be counted for
graduate credits.
The Non-Thesis option does not require any credit hours of research.
Thesis Option
Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 semester graduate credit hours of computer science courses.
Up to two COSC 4xxx courses, if not already taken as part of the undergraduate program, could be counted for
graduate credits.
The Thesis option requires 6 credit hours of COSC 6399.
Students must defend the results of the thesis.
Cyber Security Track, MS

The Cyber Security Track of the MS in Computer Science is designed for educating students to gain the skills and
expertise in the field of cyber security. To complete this cyber security track, the student must select the following five
computer science electives as part of the 30 hours required for the MS in Computer Science program.
• COSC 4370 Data Communication 3 sch

• COSC 4380 Cryptography 3 sch
• COSC 6350 Wireless Security 3 sch
• COSC 6351 Computer Forensics 3 sch
• COSC 6378 Computer and Network Security 3 sch
Data Science Track, MS

The Data Science Track of MS in Computer Science is designed for educating students to gain the skills and expertise
in the field of data science including algorithms, machine learning, data visualization, and data management. To
complete this data science track, the student must select the following five computer science electives as part of the 30
hours required for the MS in Computer Science program.
• COSC 4385 Data Science 3 sch

• COSC 4386 Big Data Analytics 3 sch
• COSC 6385 Analysis of Algorithms 3 sch
• COSC 6315 Database Systems 3 sch
• COSC 6375 Distributed Systems 3 sch
Information Technology Track, MS
The Information Technology Track of MS in Computer Science is designed for educating students to gain the skills and
expertise in the field of information technology. To complete this information technology track, the student must select
the following four computer science electives as part of the 30 hours required for the MS in Computer Science
program.
Total required credits: 30 Credits
• Information Technology Track Electives: 14 credits

o COSC 4415 Database Systems 4 sch
o COSC 4455 Multimedia and Web Development 4 sch
o COSC 6315 Distributed Database Systems 3 sch
o COSC 6370 Networking 3 sch
Cyber Security Certificate, MS (12 sch)

The Cyber Security Certificate of MS in Computer Science is designed for educating students to gain the skills and
expertise in the field of cyber security. The cyber security certificate can be completed online. To complete this cyber
security certificate, the student must take the following four computer science electives.
• COSC 4380 Cryptography Credits / Units: 3

• COSC 6350 Wireless Security 3 sch
• COSC 6351 Computer Forensics 3 sch
• COSC 6378 Computer and Network Security 3 sch
Data Science Certificate, MS (12 sch)

The Data Science Certificate of MS in Computer Science is designed for educating students to gain the skills and
expertise in the field of data science. The data science certificate can be completed online. To complete this data
science certificate, the student must take the following four computer science electives.
• COSC 4385 Data Science Credits / Units: 3

• COSC 4386 Big Data Analytics Credits / Units: 3
• COSC 6315 Database Systems 3 sch

The Computer Science Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) allows academically qualified students to complete their
Bachelor's and Master's degree in an accelerated timeline, graduating sooner than in traditional separate consecutive
programs. Qualified undergraduate students will be able to complete a portion of the required graduate coursework for
the Computer Science Master's degree while studying for their computer science Bachelor's degree. Upon completion
of all undergraduate degree requirements, the student is admitted to the computer science graduate program, where the
remaining Master's degree requirements will be fulfilled.
Computer Science AMP requirements
• Before joining the program, students must meet with both their undergraduate advisor and graduate program
head to determine their eligibility and discuss their options.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and 3.25 in undergraduate major.
• Note that each plan will offer a BS in Computer Science, and an MS in Computer Science. The final decision
on which courses to take and how many hours to complete each semester will be determined with the
student's academic advisors based on factors like transfer credit, academic history, courses offered, etc.
Computer Science AMP Withdrawal and Dismissal

Policies
• A student may withdraw from the program at any time by informing the graduate program head, office of
earn less than a B for a second time, they will be dismissed from the program.
Counseling, MA
Administrative Unit - Department of Counseling

This degree is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the faculty of Education, Department of
Educational Leadership and Counseling, College of Education.
Objectives
Graduates of the UT Permian Basin Counseling program will acquire knowledge in the areas of ethical, legal, and
professional issues in counseling, as well as social and cultural foundations, human growth and development, career
development, helping relationships, group work, appraisal, and research and program evaluation. Graduates will also
obtain a strong understanding of diversity issues and be able to address the needs of a progressively growing diverse
population.
Program Mission
The mission of the University of Texas Permian Basin's Counseling Department is to prepare competent professional
counselors who demonstrate the counseling identity, knowledge, skills, and discipline necessary to support a culturally
diverse society.
UT Permian Basin Counseling Programs
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The counseling program provides coursework leading to state-level credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Professional School Counseling - Certified School Counselor

The counseling program provides coursework leading to state-level certification as a Professional School Counselor.
Students must have taught for two years before being eligible to pursue this specialization.
Deficiency Program
Individuals who already hold a master's degree in counseling from CACREP-accredited program who do not meet all
the requirements for licensure or certification may pursue the Professional Counselor Licensure Endorsement of School
Counselor Certification Endorsement Tracks. These tracks require participants to meet the substantial equivalent of all
current requirements in our CACREP accredited degree tracks, and the coursework is decided on a case-by-case basis.
• GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours leading towards baccalaureate degree.
• Personal Statement: Submit a statement of approximately 600 words describing your reason for pursuing
graduate study at UT Permian Basin, your personal and academic background, relevant experience, and your
professional goals.
• Three letters of recommendation in support of student. (Evidence of honorable discharge following military
service may be used in place of one letter of recommendation.)

• GPA below 3.0 – 2.5 in the last 60 credit hours leading towards baccalaureate degree.
• Personal Statement: Submit a statement of approximately 600 words describing your reason for pursuing
graduate study at UT Permian Basin, your personal and academic background, relevant experience, and your
professional goals.
• Three letters of recommendation in support of student. (Evidence of honorable discharge following military
service may be used in place of one letter of recommendation.)
o Minimum GRE score of 282 (verbal and quantitative combined); or
experiences and perspectives.
• ADDITIONAL: Written explanation describing extenuating circumstances that contributed to low GPA.
Personal Interview (telephone or face-to-face).
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization

Students completing the program with a specialization is clinical mental health counseling will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the roles, functions, credentialing, and identity of professional counselors
including professional standards as described by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional
Counselors and the American Counseling Association.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of ethical standards and an ability to exercise ethical reasoning in all
matters relative to professional practice.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of policies, laws, legislation, and other issues relevant to professional counselors.
4. Demonstrate a commitment to becoming a collaborative and contributing member of the counseling
profession.
5. The student will demonstrate appropriate case conceptualization and employ effective intervention
strategies that integrate theory, client assessment information, diagnosis, and accepted professional
counseling skills.
6. Demonstrate appropriate counseling skills, and employ effective, evidence-based, and culturally
responsive therapy interventions for individuals, children, couples, families, and groups.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of basic statistics and research methodology, and integrate this knowledge into
professional practice.
8. Examine the relationship between self-awareness and professional effectiveness as it relates to cultural
attitudes, personal well-ness and the unique dispositions essential to the practice of counseling.
9. Articulate the professional roles including the theme of advocacy, social justice, and interdisciplinary
professional collaboration, including as a member of an emergency management response team.
School Counseling Program Objectives
Students completing the program with a specialization is professional school counseling will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the role and function of the professional school counselor, including professional
standards and behaviors as described in Texas Education Agency's Comprehensive and Developmental
Guidance and Counseling Programs and the American School Counselor Association's National standards
for School Counselors.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of ethical and legal standards, an ability to exercise ethical, moral
reasoning, and an awareness of policies, laws and legislation in all matters relative to school counseling and
educational systems.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to becoming a collaborative and contributing member of the school counseling
profession and as part of an member of an emergency management response team.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic statistics, research methodology and use assessment data in order to
develop, implement, and maintain a data-driven comprehensive school counseling program.
5. Examine the relationship between self-awareness and professional effectiveness as a relates to cultural
attitudes, personal well-ness and the unique dispositions essential to the practice of counseling.
6. Articulate the professional roles including the themes of advocacy, social justice, and interdisciplinary
professional collaboration, including as a member of an emergency management response team.
7. Demonstrate the competencies required to work with all students K-12 individually or in groups to address
their personal, social, academic, and career concerns.
8. Students will demonstrate consultative and coordinating competencies required to work with parents,
educators, other professionals, including and community stakeholders collaboratively to address the
developmental needs of all students.
9. Demonstrate appropriate counseling skills, and employ effective, evidence-based, and culturally
responsive therapy interventions for individuals, children, couples, families, and groups.
10. The student will demonstrate appropriate case conceptualization and employ effective intervention strategies
that integrate theory, client assessment information, diagnosis, and accepted professional counseling skills.
Required Core Coursework (51 sch)

• COUN 6370 Life Span Development 3 sch
• COUN 6371 Prof. Orientation & Ethics 3 sch
• COUN 6372 Counseling Theory 3 sch
• COUN 6373 Career Development and Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6374 Assessment and Appraisal Strategies 3 sch
• COUN 6375 Advanced Abnormal Human Behavior 3 sch
• COUN 6376 Research Design in Education and Social Sciences 3 sch
• COUN 6377 Counseling Techniques 3 sch
• COUN 6378 Group Theory and Practice 3 sch
• COUN 6379 Multicultural Counseling and Advocacy 3 sch
• COUN 6380 Addictions Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6381 Trauma, Crisis and Grief Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6382 Couples and Family Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6383 Child and Adolescent Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6384 Consultation and Program Development 3 sch
• COUN 6389 Counseling - Special Topics 3 sch or
• COUN 6399 Thesis - Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6387 Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment 3 sch
Required Clinical Coursework (9 sch)

• COUN 6391 Practicum 3 sch
• COUN 6392 Internship I 3 sch
• COUN 6393 Internship II 3 sch
School Counseling Specialization

Those completing the program with a specialization in School Counseling will demonstrate:
• Competencies required to work with all students K-12 individually or in groups to address their personal,
social, academic, and career concerns.
• Consultative and coordinating competencies required to work with parents, educators, other professionals,
and community stakeholders collaboratively to address the developmental needs of all students.
• Knowledge of the role and function of the professional school counselor, including competencies necessary
to conduct research and use assessment in order to development, implement, and maintain a comprehensive
developmental guidance program.
• Knowledge of Texas Education Agency's Comprehensive and Developmental Guidance and Counseling
Program and the American School Counselor Association's National Standards for School Counselors.
Required Core Coursework (51 sch)
• COUN 6370 Life Span Development 3 sch
• COUN 6371 Prof. Orientation & Ethics 3 sch
• COUN 6372 Counseling Theory 3 sch
• COUN 6373 Career Development and Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6374 Assessment and Appraisal Strategies 3 sch
• COUN 6375 Advanced Abnormal Human Behavior 3 sch
• COUN 6376 Research Design in Education and Social Sciences 3 sch
• COUN 6377 Counseling Techniques 3 sch
• COUN 6378 Group Theory and Practice 3 sch
• COUN 6379 Multicultural Counseling and Advocacy 3 sch
• COUN 6380 Addictions Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6381 Trauma, Crisis and Grief Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6382 Couples and Family Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6383 Child and Adolescent Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6385 Advanced Principles in School Counseling 3 sch
• COUN 6387 Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment 3 sch
• COUN 6389 Counseling - Special Topics 3 sch or
• COUN 6399 Thesis - Counseling 3 sch
Required Clinical Coursework (9 sch)

• COUN 6391 Practicum 3 sch
• COUN 6392 Internship I 3 sch
• COUN 6393 Internship II 3 sch
Criminal Justice Administration, MS
Administrative Unit
The program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the faculty of Criminology in the Department
of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences. This program is also served by faculty in related disciplines and the
School of Business.
Objective
The primary objective of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration program is to provide an advanced
understanding of the American criminal justice system and advanced instruction in the management of the agencies and
institutions which make up that system. The core of the program revolves around specific courses in research methods,
social statistics, policy evaluation and administration. Designated electives focus on governmental entities which deal
with problems associated with crime control, public policy, and the administration of justice. Students who are in
criminal justice positions or who plan a career in criminal justice can further their career development and advancement
objectives through this program. The program also prepares students for community college teaching and entry into
doctoral programs.
• A resume
• A 3-5 page double-spaced essay explaining why they are interested in our degree, how the degree fits with
their goals, and what positive changes they think they can make as a result.

• GPA below 2.99 to 2.75 in the last 60 credit hours
• A resume
• A 3-5 page double-spaced essay explaining why they are interested in our degree, how the degree fits with
their goals, and what positive changes they think they can make as a result.
• OTHER EVIDENCE:
o Three years or more of employment experience, or other qualifications in the criminal justice field,
including government, private, non-governmental, and non-profit organizations
Decisions concerning conditional admissions are left to the discretion of the departmental graduate admission's
committee. Conditional students accepted must earn a 3.0 GPA in the first 9 hours of graduate study to remain in the
program.
Options
Non-thesis degree plans will include 30 hours of required and elective coursework and a written comprehensive
examination. Discussion with the academic advisor is recommended early in the development of the degree plan.
Students who aspire to doctoral work are typically advised to select the thesis option.
Graduation Requirements
• All students must achieve a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all work applied to the degree.
• Non-thesis degree plans will include 30 hours of required and elective coursework and a written
comprehensive examination.
Core Requirements (18 sch)

Students entering the program are required to have completed key prerequisite undergraduate courses in Research
Methods and Statistics, and must show evidence (e.g., undergraduate coursework, work experience) of a basic
understanding of the American criminal justice system. Students deficient in these areas may be admitted to the
program conditionally and may be required to take appropriate undergraduate leveling courses. Evaluation of previous
transcripts for prerequisite course work will be part of the admissions process. All students will complete 36 hours of
graduate work as part of the degree requirements. These will include the following:
• CJAD 6301 Crime and Criminal Justice 3 sch

• CJAD 6302 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods 3 sch
• CJAD 6303 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods 3 sch
• CJAD 6304 Public Administration in Criminal Justice 3 sch
• CJAD 6310 Public Policy 3 sch
Electives (12 sch)

Students can use graduate-level courses from the Departments of Social Sciences and Psychology as electives with
approval from the program advisor and course professor.
• CJAD 6330 Women and Minorities in the Administration of Criminal Justice 3 sch
• CJAD 6331 Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution 3 sch
• CJAD 6335 Restorative Justice and Social Change 3 sch
• CJAD 6340 Contemporary Problems and Issues in Police Administration 3 sch
• CJAD 6341 Policy and Diversity 3 sch
• CJAD 6350 Contemporary Problems and Issues in Correctional Administration 3 sch
• CJAD 6351 Comparative Criminal Justice System 3 sch
• CJAD 6360 Contemporary Legal Issues in Criminal Justice Administration 3 sch
• CJAD 6361 Advanced Constitutional Law 3 sch
• CJAD 6362 Civil Liability for Criminal Justice Administrators 3 sch
• CJAD 6389 Special Topics in Criminal Justice Administration 3 sch
• MPAL 6301 Public Leadership and Ethics 3 sch
• MPAL 6302 Organizational Leadership and Administration 3 sch

The Criminal Justice Administration Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) allows academically qualified students to
complete their bachelor's and master's degree in an accelerated timeline, graduating sooner than in traditional
consecutive programs. Qualified undergraduate students will be able to complete up to twelve hours of required
graduate coursework for the Criminal Justice Administration master's degree while during the senior year of their
Criminology/Criminal Justice Studies bachelor's degree program. Upon completion of all undergraduate degree
requirements, the student is admitted to the criminal justice administration graduate program, where the remaining
master's degree requirements will be fulfilled.
Criminal Justice AMP Requirements

• Students must complete CCJS 3302 Research Methods in Criminal Justice prior to or during the initial
semester in the AMP.
• For students who show interest in the AMP an individualized plan of study will be developed by their faculty
advisors during their sophomore year and will be allowed to apply to the program during their last semester
of the junior year. Approval and provisional AMP admission will be pending the completion of 90 hours.
Until eligible to be admitted to the AMP program, undergraduate students will follow the plan set out by their
undergraduate advisor.
Criminal Justice AMP Withdrawal and Dismissal Policies

• A student may withdraw from the program at any time by informing the graduate program office, office of
• AMP students who earn less than a B in a graduate course will be put on probation for one 8-week term. If
the student earns less than a B for a second time, they will be dismissed from the program.
Data Analytics in Engineering, Cert

Data Analytics in Engineering is designed to meet the current and projected workforce skills demand. This certificate
program offers candidates an opportunity to train for industry opportunities and acquire rigorous analytical skills for
graduate programs. The program prepares students with engineering, science, mathematics, and statistics backgrounds
as advanced data analytics professionals and researches who can transform large data streams into understandable and
actionable assets for informed business decisions.
The candidate will be awarded the graduate certificate after completing all four courses with a total of 12 credit hours
with an overall minimum of a C grade. The Data Analytics in Engineering courses below:
ENGR 6325 Analytical Techniques in Data Science
ENGR 6335 Machine Learning Algorithms
ENGR 6340 Statistics for Data Analytics
ENGR 6345 Python Programming
The graduate certificate is offered online; the candidates can earn this credential anywhere. For more information,
please contact below:
Bibian Ogbuji, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Mechanical Engineering
11105 West Highway 191, Midland, TX 79705
Phone: 432-552-3458
Educational Leadership (Online), MA
Administrative Unit
Educational Leadership, College of Education.
Objectives
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership is designed to prepare advanced candidates for positions of leadership in
education. Advanced candidates participating in this program may become eligible for Principal as Instructional Leader
Certification often required for positions in building level school administration in Texas. Degree candidates receive
training in instructional and administrative leadership, cultural proficiency, public relations, human resource
management, school law and ethics, fiscal responsibility, organizational theory, and other relevant areas appropriate for
twenty-first century educational leaders. Eligible candidates in Texas may also pursue Superintendent Certification
following successful completion of the MA and/or successful completion of the requirements for Principal as
Instructional Leader Certification in Texas*. The Educational Leadership program is aligned with the State Board for
Educator Certification (SBEC) Principal and Superintendent Competencies, as well as the CAEP/ELCC (Education
Leadership Constituent Council) standards.
* Note: If you are not certified and/or do not work on a Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved* campus, you may
be eligible for the MA program but are almost certainly not eligible for Principal as Instructional Leader Certification
in Texas. Furthermore, the UT Permian Basin Educator Preparation Program Office, the Certification Office and MA in
Educational Leadership program professors may not be able to offer formal advisement and/or support if you plan to
pursue certification in a state outside Texas. To ensure this program will meet certification requirements for candidates
outside the state of Texas, those candidates are encouraged to contact their state's certifying organization.
* (approved campuses include any public ISD in Texas, any TEA approved charter school or private school, and
DoDEA schools)
Regular Admission
• At least one (1) year of teaching experience.
• Essay submitted and reviewed: "What do you see as the role of an educational leader?"
• At least one (1) year of teaching experience.
• Essay submitted and reviewed: "What do you see as the role of an educational leader?"
o Statement related to the circumstances surrounding your lower GPA and why you believe you are
ready for graduate studies (up to a page in length) AND Two (2) professional letters of
recommendation – both should be from school administrators who have supervised your work in
the classroom. If you can only secure one from such a person, the second must be a professional
letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your capacity to be a school leader.
Requirements for the Master's Degree with

Principal as Instructional Leader Certification (36
sch)
Educational Foundations Requirements (6 sch)
Educational Leadership Requirements (27 sch)

*Note: EDLD 6371 AEL may substitute for EDLD 6370.
**NOTE: If AEL and/orT-TESS are completed through avenues other than COUN 6371 and/or EDLD 6372,
candidates must complete additional elective courses to earn the 36 sch required for the degree.
• EDLD 6361 School Law 3 sch

• EDLD 6363 Administration of Special Programs 3 sch
• EDLD 6365 School Public Relations 3 sch
• EDLD 6367 Theories of Educational Leadership 3 sch
• EDLD 6368 Principalship 3 sch
• EDLD 6369 School Human Resources Management 3 sch
• EDLD 6370 Instructional Leadership 3 sch * (**)
• EDLD 6392 Practicum I 3 sch
• EDLD 6393 Practicum: Leadership 3 sch
Educational Leadership Elective (3 sch)

• EDUC 6304 Educational Psychology 3 sch (EDLD 6372 may substitute)

Principal as Instructional Leader Certification Testing
and Experience Requirements
In addition to completing the degree, candidates for the Principal as Instructional Leader Certification must earn a
passing score on the 268 TExES Principal as Instructional Leader Certification Exam, the 368 Performance Assessment
for School Leaders, and must have at least 2 years of creditable classroom teaching experience among other eligibility
requirements.
Principal as Instructional Leader Certification

Requirements for Candidates who have a Master's
Degree
Advanced candidates with a master's degree in fields related to education will be required to complete 27 additional
hours in the following areas:

• EDLD 6363 Administration of Special Programs 3 sch
• EDLD 6367 Theories of Educational Leadership 3 sch
• EDLD 6368 Principalship 3 sch
• EDLD 6370 Instructional Leadership 3 sch *
• EDLD 6392 Practicum I 3 sch
• EDLD 6393 Practicum: Leadership 3 sch
Additional Requirements
In addition to completing course requirements, candidates for certification as a building-level leader in Texas must earn
a passing score on the TExES Principal as Instructional Leader certification exam and the 368 Performance Assessment
for School Leaders and must have at least 2 years of creditable classroom teaching experience among other eligibility
requirements.
Superintendent Certification Requirements for

Candidates who have a Master's Degree and Principal
as Instructional Leader Certification
Advanced candidates with a Master's degree and Principal Certification may qualify as candidates to receive
Superintendent Certification. All courses are available online. Accepted candidates will need to complete the following:
• Passing grade on the TExES Superintendent Certification Exam.

• 16 hours of graduate credit in areas of SBEC/ELCC Superintendent and District Level competency.
Superintendent practicum experiences are integrated into all course work.
• EDLD 6462 District School Finance 4 sch
• EDLD 6464 Educational Change and Design of Facilities 4 sch
• EDLD 6473 Superintendency & the School Board 4 sch
• EDLD 6475 Education and Sociocultural Change 4 sch
Program Recommendations
All advanced candidates should consult with the program coordinator, or assigned Educational Leadership advisor, to
develop a degree and/or certification plan representing current SBEC competencies and ELCC standards. Substitutions
of courses for the advanced candidate's Master's Degree or Principal Certification plan must follow the proper
procedures of a Petition to Graduate Studies, and are subject to approval of the candidate's advisor and the appropriate
Graduate Committee. Continued consultation and advisement with the Educational Leadership faculty will ensure
successful completion of the Master's Degree and Principal or Superintendent Certification.
Energy Business, MS
The energy industry directly provides much of the economic activity of the Permian Basin. The Permian Basin has
developed into the world's second largest oil & gas shale production region in the world, leading the United States to
become the world's largest petroleum producing nation and a net exporter of energy. UTPB is actively engaged in
providing training in Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum and Industrial Technology, Energy Land Management, and
exposure to certain aspects of the energy business in the form of certificates in our business administration degree. A
complete graduate-level program in the energy business would fill a gap, a need, our other programs don't adequately
fill.
Business Core Courses (6 hours)

If one or more courses from business core i/are waived, then the student can choose from the three below, to
substitute for the waivers.
• MNGT 6320 Production & Operation Management (3) sch
• MNGT 6301 Legal Environment of Business (3) sch

Energy Business Core (18 hours)

Energy, Cert
The College of Business is offering a Stackable Graduate Certificate in Energy for candidates of MBA degree and MS
Energy Business degree. Students will need to take 12 hours (see list below). This certificate will educate you about
the new concepts in Energy. The student with the Stackable Graduate Certificate in Energy wishes to can use the
courses taken in the SGC towards the Master's program. This will help a student further their education without losing
the credits they have that can be utilized. This could be appealing to the Energy Executives in our region.
ACCT 6310 Energy Accounting (pre-req: ACCT 6301)
FINA 6320 Energy Finance (pre-req: FINA 6320)
FINA 6335 Energy Investments & Risk Management (pre-req: FINA 6320)
Energy Business Courses

Engineering Project Management (ENPM)

Graduation certificate in Engineering Project Management (ENPM) is designed for the students who have completed
their bachelor in engineering, computer science, or business majors. It is structured such that our aim is to develop
advanced skills for managing and lading the engineering projects from initiating to the final phrase of closing.
Program Admission Prerequisites
The student seeking admission in this certificate program must have an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer
science, or business majors. An official transcript is required from the former institution.
Program Requirements
This graduate certificate requires any four of the following online courses. The students will be awarded the graduate
certificate after they qualify any four of these courses (total 12 credit hours) with overall C or better grade:
ENPM 6301 Essential of Engineering Project Management
ENPM 6302 Advanced Engineering Economics
ENPM 6303 Engineering Projects Planning and Control
ENPM 6304 Quality and Risk Management in Engineering Projects
ENPM 6305 Lean Six Sigma
ENPM 6306 Probability Risk Assessment (PRA) of ENP
Regular Admission Requirements
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or business from an accredited college or university
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Official transcripts
Conditional Admission Requirements
A student with a GPA below 3.0 but not lower than 2.75 in the last 60 semester credit hours of upper-level coursework
will be considered for admission based on the student's application.
Since this graduate ceriticate program is 100% online, the students can earn this credential from anywhere in the
world.
Contact Person:
Omar Ali Beg, PhD, PMP
Assitant Professor of Electrial Engineering
Graudate Certificate Program Coordinator
Phone: 432-552-3460
Engineering Project Management, Cert

Program Requirements:
certificate after they qualify any four of these course (total 12 credit hours) with overall C or better grade:
ENPM 6301 Essentials of Engineering project Management 3 sch
ENPM 6302 Advances Engineering Economics 3 sch
ENPM 6303 Engineering Projects Planning and Control 3 sch
ENPM 6304 Quality and Risk Management in Engineering Projects 3 sch
ENPM 6305 Lean Six Sigma 3 sch
ENPM 6306 Probability Risk Assessment (PRA) of ENP 3 sch
ENPM 6307 Engineering Project Management 3 sch
Contact Person for More Information:
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Graduate Certificate Program Coordinator
email: [email protected], Office: 3100D, Phone: 432.552.3460
Required Classes (12 sch)

Program Requirements This graduate certificate requires any four of the following online courses. The students will
be awarded the graduate certificate after they qualify any four of these courses (total 12 credit hours) with overall C or
better grade:
• ENPM 6301 Essentials of Engineering Project Management 3 sch

• ENPM 6302 Advanced Engineering Economics 3 sch
• ENPM 6303 Engineering Projects Planning and Control 3 sch
• ENPM 6304 Quality and Risk Management for Engineering Projects 3 sch
• ENPM 6305 Lean Six Sigma 3 sch
• ENPM 6306 Probability Risk Assessment (PRA) of ENP 3 sch
• ENPM 6307 Engineering Project Management 3 sch
English, MA
Administrative Unit
The program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research through the Faculty of English,
Department of Literature and Languages, College of Arts and Sciences.
Objectives
The purposes of the Master of Arts program in English are at least five-fold: (1) to train students to work with the
materials of literature with scholarly competence and maturity; (2) to prepare students to teach English in schools and
colleges; (3) to provide additional professional training for English teachers currently employed in elementary and
secondary schools; (4) to prepare students for such non-teaching vocations as publishing, advertising, editing, civil
service, and management; (5) and to offer sound professional training on the Master's level for students who intend to
pursue a doctorate elsewhere in literary studies, including rhetoric, and composition.
Requirements for acceptance include a minimum of 24 undergraduate semester credits in English at the sophomore
level and above. Two letters of recommendation will need to be submitted to the Graduate Studies office. Students who
have not taken an undergraduate course on critical theory need to submit a writing sample which demonstrates
familiarity with theoretical approaches to literature. After reviewing this sample, the English faculty will recommend
whether or not the student needs to take English 3300: Theoretical Approaches to Literature.

• Bachelor's Degree in English or 24 hours of undergraduate English classes at the sophomore level or above
from an accredited college or university.
• GRE scores at average percentile or better
• Two solid recommendation letters.
• Writing sample:
o Part I. Include a one-page statement of purpose explaining your qualifications and desire for an MA
degree in English at University of Texas Permian Basin
o Part II. Include a 10-20 page sample of your writing, preferably a research paper in the discipline of
English.
American Literature: 3 courses are required (9 hours)
ENGL 6377 History of Poetics
ENGL 6360 Topics in Film and Media
ENGL 6332 Literature and Visual Arts

British Literature: 3 courses are required (9 hours)
ENGL 6324 British Literature, 1900 to the Present
ENGL 6323 British Literature, 19th Century
Electives - 6-11 hours - depending on Capstone hours (i.e. 12 remaining hours minus Capston hours)
ENGL 6330 Literature and Mythology
ENGL 6372 Rhetoric and Composition
ENGL 6357 Writing Center Theory and Practice
ENGL 6353 Topics in Poetry
Capstone (1-6)
ENGL 6399 Thesis or Article Research
ENGL 6390 Directed Reading
ENGL 6195 Portfolio
If the graduate faculty find a deficiency, such as a GPA below 3.0 but not lower than 2.5 in the last 60 credit hours,
conditional acceptance may be granted, provided that the faculty still believe the applicant is prepared for graduate
level work.
OTHER EVIDENCE may include:
• Minimum GRE score in English is in the 50% percentile or higher;

• The candidate had strong work experience related to the field of English;
• Evidence of success in career field (e.g., teaching or service awards), and/or candidate's diverse experiences
and perspectives.
NOTE: We look for acceptable GPA, letters, GRE, and writing sample. Each individual member of the English
graduate faculty votes on whether or not the applicant should be admitted.
Capstone Options
After completing 18 graduate hours, at the beginning of their first semester of research (by the end of the first 4 weeks),
students who choose the Thesis, Article, or Project should submit to their committee a 5-10 page prospectus with a
working bibliography.
Six Graduate Credits

In addition to the 30 required hours for the MA in English, students who do not wish to pursue a thesis or one of the
following options may take 2 additional graduate courses (6 credits). In the semester they plan to graduate they should
submit 3 of their graduate papers to be evaluated by their graduate committee; an oral exam will follow this evaluation
in which the student will be asked to demonstrate how these papers have met the goals of the graduate program.
Thesis
At the MA level, the thesis should constitute a contribution to the scholarly discourse on a well-defined topic. The
thesis will demonstrate the writer's grasp of the history of that discourse and the major voices within it. The thesis will
be a lengthy paper (typically 50-70 pages of text) combining original analysis with thorough research. The thesis is not
a doctoral dissertation or a book. A total of 6 credits will be devoted to ENGL 6399.
Scholarly Article
A scholarly article, to be submitted for publication after its completion and the suggested revisions by the student's
committee, should be an original contribution to scholarship. The student's committee must agree that the student's
proposed work at the prospectus level is a publishable article. The scholarly article option involves two phases, the first
of which is the passage of a broad oral exam in the area in which the student wishes to write the article. Once the exam
is passed, the student may write an article suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal. Students
choosing this option must also successfully perform in an oral examination following the completion of their writing in
which they defend their work. The examiners will be members of the candidate's committee and a representative of the
Graduate Faculty. The article will be a lengthy paper (20-25 pages of text) combining original interpretation with
thorough research. A total of 6 credits will be devoted to ENGL 6399 for this option.
Written Exam
The exam will cover three areas, to be agreed on by the examining committee and the candidate. These areas can be
relatively narrow (e.g., the Victorian novel) or relatively broad (e.g., literature by American ethnic groups, colonial to
1900; rhetoric and composition); however, the exam must include both British and American literature, some post-1800
British or post-1865 American literature, and some pre-1800 British or pre-1865 American literature. The exam will be
written during a six-hour period, which can be divided as the examining committee and the candidate deem
appropriate.
Project
The candidate, in consultation with their committee, will design a 9 hour concentration of course work (a maximum of
three hours of which may be taken as ENGL 6390 ) which will lead to the preparation of a 30-40 page Research
Report. This Research Report is not intended to constitute an original contribution to scholarship but will otherwise
conform to the standards of scholarly discourse in the field of English.
Exercise Science, MS
Administrative Unit
The Office of Graduate Studies administers this program through the Kinesiology faculty in the Department of
Kinesiology, College of Health Science and Human Performance.
Program
The Master of Science in Kinesiology program is designed to extend students' understanding of the concepts, research,
and theories related to the science of human movement - kinesiology. Additionally, the program design recognizes
students' desire to use such information to improve their professional competencies as physical educators, coaches,
athletes, sport administrators, fitness program directors, and in other professions that are grounded in the discipline of
kinesiology. The program is offered in both online and combined online/on campus formats. Two courses are offered
on campus in a face-to-face format each semester.
Graduate students have an opportunity to focus on one of three interest areas within the discipline of Kinesiology:
1. Exercise physiology;
2. Psychology of exercise and sport; and
3. Teaching, coaching, and administration.
Working with their faculty advisors, students are encouraged to design programs that meet their professional needs,
goals, and interests.
As a partner in a UT System collaborative program, UT Permian Basin offers most graduate courses over the Internet.
It is possible to complete the entire Master of Science in Kinesiology online through web-based courses. With a couple
of exceptions, graduate Kinesiology courses are no longer offered on the UT Permian Basin campus.
Objectives
Regardless of students' area of interest and/or the course delivery mode, the following objectives should be met through
the successful completion of the Master of Science in Kinesiology:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical bases of Kinesiology through oral and written expression.
2. Discuss and describe the research literature related to the student's chosen interest area.
3. Apply theoretical concepts from the research literature to the student's chosen profession.
4. Design, implement, and complete a research or professional project.
5. Develop a manuscript describing the results of a research or professional project suitable for submission to a
professional journal.
Students seeking admission to the Kinesiology graduate degree program must meet all admission requirements
specified by the Office of Graduate Studies. Typically, students desiring to pursue the Master of Science in Kinesiology
would possess a bachelor's degree with a major or minor in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related area.
Individuals who do not hold such a degree may be required to complete leveling courses prior to enrolling in certain
Kinesiology graduate courses. Typically, such students are required to take an undergraduate anatomy and physiology
course prior to taking the exercise science courses. Determination of these leveling requirements will be made on an
individual basis by the Graduate Acceptance Committee comprised of the Kinesiology Graduate Faculty and will be
specified in the student's acceptance letter.

Option 1

• GRE Scores
• GRADUATE ADMISSIONS EQUATION: A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours OR Score a
1600 or better on the graduate admissions equation:
(GPA X 225) + (GRE total X 3.06)
Option 2

• Successfully completed a previous master's degree.

If a student has a GPA below a 3.0 but not lower than a 2.5 in the last 60 credit hours, entrance into the Kinesiology
Program is based upon entrance scores generated from the following formula:
(GPA X 225) + (GRE total X 3.06)
In the equation, GPA equates to 42% of the decision-making process while the GRE score equates to 58% of the
decision-making process.

• GRE Scores
• Graduate Admission Equation: Score a 1400 or better (This entrance score equates to a CGPA of 2.5 and
GRE score of 275)
If the student is conditionally admitted, the student must earn a B grade or better in each course of his/her first 12 hours
of course work of which the first 6 hours of course work should include KINE 6310 Statistics and KINE
6360 Advanced Exercise Physiology.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Kinesiology degree requires (a) the completion of twelve credit hours of core course
requirements (4 courses); (b) 9 credit hours in an interest area (three courses); (c) elective hours; and (d) a final project
or thesis. The total number of hours for the degree is 36.
Core Course Requirements

All students pursuing the Master of Science in Kinesiology are required to complete the following core of 12 semester
credit hours:
• KINE 6310 Statistics 3 sch

• KINE 6312 Research Methods 3 sch
• KINE 6360 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 sch
• KINE 6320 Advanced Sport Psychology 3 sch or
• KINE 6323 Advanced Psychology of Exercise 3 sch
Interest Areas
In addition, a student will select one of the following three areas of interest and take at least nine semester hours of
course work from that area. Additional course work may be drawn from any area.
Exercise Physiology
• KINE 6360 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 sch
• KINE 6361 Exercise Physiology Laboratory Methods-Procedures 3 sch
• KINE 6362 Training and Conditioning Methods 3 sch
• KINE 6363 Methods and Procedures for Coronary Heart Disease Risk Detection and Reduction 3 sch
• KINE 6364 Heat Stress and Exercise 3 sch
• KINE 6370 Applied Biomechanics 3 sch
• KINO 6348 US Health System 3 sch
• KINO 6380 Nutrition, Health, and Disease 3 sch
• KINO 6382 Sports Nutrition 3 sch
Psychology of Exercise and Sport

• KINE 6320 Advanced Sport Psychology 3 sch
• KINE 6322 Applied Sport Psychology 3 sch
• KINE 6323 Advanced Psychology of Exercise 3 sch
• KINE 6340 Sport and Society 3 sch
• KINO 6326 Motor Learning and Control 3 sch
Teaching, Coaching, and Administration

• KINE 6380 Analysis of Teaching and Coaching Behavior 3 sch
• KINE 6381 Curricular Innovations 3 sch
• KINE 6382 Administration of Physical Education and Athletics 3 sch
• KINO 6326 Motor Learning and Control 3 sch
• KINO 6346 Contemporary Issues in Physical Education and Sport 3 sch
• KINO 6342 Ethics in Health and Kinesiology 3 sch
• KINO 6340 History and Philosophy 3 sch
• KINO 6354 Early Childhood Physical Activity 3 sch
• KINE 6322 Applied Sport Psychology 3 sch
• KINE 6370 Applied Biomechanics 3 sch
Elective Hours
Any of the graduate courses offered by the UT Permian Basin Kinesiology faculty or by the UT System Collaborative
Program as part of a collaborative online Master's degree in Kinesiology may be used for elective hours.
Although students may not include leveling course work in their graduate degree program, they may include a
maximum of 6 semester credit hours of 4300-level courses with permission of their advisor.
Thesis and Non-Thesis Options

In addition to the various interest area choices, students may select either a thesis option or a non-thesis (project)
option. Although there are differences between the 2 options, either option provides the student with an opportunity to
work with a graduate faculty advisor to develop a proposal that describes what the student intends to do. The proposal
is presented to and approved by the student's Graduate Committee and, once completed, defended by the student in an
oral presentation.
I. Thesis Option. Students who select the thesis option will complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours
of course work plus a 6-semester credit hour thesis. The master's thesis consists of research in the application
of principles and theories of human movement to some problem of interest. The research is usually a
laboratory or field experiment requiring the testing of hypotheses and the collection and analysis of data.
II. Project Option. Students who select the project option will complete a minimum of 33 semester credit
hours of course work plus a three-semester credit hour research project. Projects can take many forms. While
they may involve hypothesis testing and the collection and analysis of data, master's projects are more likely
to take the form of exploratory, field studies, secondary data analysis, and survey research. Acceptable
projects also include such activities as the construction of physical education curriculum, the development of
online instructional materials, and the design of employee wellness programs.
Both thesis and non-thesis options require completion of the core course requirements and at least 9 semester credit
hours in one of the 3 emphasis areas.
Finance, MS
If one or both courses are waived, student can choose any college of business grad level course.
Basic Core Courses (6 hours)


Finance Business Core (12 hours)
• FINA 6322 Management of Financial Institutions (3) sch

Finance Electives (6 hours)

Choose two of any FINA designated class that is not used to satisfy other degree requirements.
Geology, MS
Administrative Unit
This program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the Department of Geosciences, College of
Arts and Sciences.
Objectives
a. To capitalize on the world-class geology of West Texas as an outstanding natural laboratory for
developing critical observational and interpretive skills.
b. To achieve mastery of the fundamentals in Geology at a professional level.
c. To provide a broad background for students who wish to pursue a career in any of the geoscience fields.
d. To prepare graduates for high quality, independent research in their chosen fields.
e. To prepare graduates to enter doctoral programs in the geosciences.
Regular graduate admission standards apply. In addition, students are expected to have completed a standard
undergraduate curriculum that includes the courses required for an undergraduate degree in geology at UT Permian
Basin, as set forth in the Undergraduate Catalog. Students who lack any of these courses are required to complete them
before starting any graduate-level course work.
Regular Admission
• Bachelor's Degree in geosciences or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better for all undergraduate work, no exceptions. (The overall GPA for
international transcripts will be converted and reviewed by graduate program head.)
• One-page statement of interests in graduate education in the geosciences and related interdisciplinary fields.
• Two letters of recommendation from the applicant's most recent academic advisor, professor, or current
supervisor at their place of employment.
• Bachelor's Degree in geosciences or related field from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 - 2.75 or a 3.0 - 2.75 in the last 60 credit hours (The overall GPA for
international transcripts will be converted and reviewed by graduate program head.)
• One-page statement of interests in graduate education in the geosciences or related interdisciplinary fields.
• Two letters of recommendation, one letter from the applicants most recent academic advisor, and one letter
from the applicant's supervisor at their current place of employment.
• At least one year of work experience in the geosciences or the related interdisciplinary field they are
interested in pursuing.
• In rare circumstances, an applicant with GPA below 2.75 may be considered if they have substantial work
experience (three or more years) in the geosciences or the related interdisciplinary field they are interested in
pursuing.
• Other evidence deemed appropriate by the graduate program head.
Options
The program leading to a Master of Science degree in Geology requires a minimum of 30 sch, of graduate level courses
in geology. The curriculum of courses selected by each student, in consultation with the graduate faculty, will be
chosen to enable them to develop their professional interests and achieve their career goals. In the first semester the
student selects an advisor, who together with the student will choose a graduate committee in accordance with the
regulations of the Graduate Studies Office. The student should also decide, with the approval of the graduate
committee, the proposed option for their MS degree.
The Thesis Option requires 6 semester credit hours of original research resulting in a thesis. The completed thesis must
be acceptable to the candidate's graduate committee and written in an acceptable style such as the American
Association of Petroleum Geologists Suggestions to Authors. The thesis must also conform to rules established by the
Graduate Studies Office at UT Permian Basin. After final approval of the thesis by the graduate committee, the student
must present a seminar on the thesis and defend its conclusions orally to the general faculty and representatives of the
Graduate Studies Office. Copies of the approval thesis must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office before the
degree is conferred. A Thesis student may transfer to the Non-Thesis option provided that they fulfill all the
requirements needed for that option.
The Non-Thesis Option, students electing this option need to complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of
graduate level courses in geosciences. A Non-Thesis student may transfer to the Thesis option provided that they fulfill
all the requirements needed for that option.
GIS and Geospatial Certificate, MS

GIS (Geosciences Information System) and Geospatial Certificate of MS in Geoscience is designed for educating
students to gain the skills and expertise in the field of GIS and geospatial technology. The GIS and
geospatial certificate can be completed online. To complete this GIS and geospatial certificate, the student must take
the following four required courses in the Geoscience program.
• GEOL 4329 GIS and GPS Applications 3 sch

• GEOL 6350 Introduction to GIS 3 sch
• GEOL 6351 Mapping and Cartography 3 sch
• GEOL 6352 Advanced GIS 3 sch

The Geology Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) allows academically qualified students to complete their bachelor's
and master's degrees in an accelerated timeline, graduating sooner than in traditional separate consecutive programs.
Qualified undergraduate students will be able to complete a portion of the required graduate coursework for the
geology master's degree while studying for their geology bachelor's degree. Upon completion of all undergraduate
degree requirements, the student is admitted to the geology graduate program, where the remaining master's degree
requirements will be fulfilled.
Geology AMP Requirements

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and 3.25 in undergraduate major.
• Students must discuss their options with their undergraduate advisor and AMP coordinator before enrolling in
classes each semester. Final decision on which courses to take and how many hours to complete each
semester will be determined with the student's academic advisors based on factors like transfer credit,
academic history, courses offered, etc.
Geology AMP Withdrawal and Dismissal Policies

• A student may withdraw from the program at any time by informing the graduate program head, Office of
Graduate Studies, and Registrar in writing.
earn less than a B for a second time, they will be dismissed from the program.
History, MA
Administrative Unit
This program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the Faculty of History, Department of History,
College of Arts and Sciences.
Objectives
The Master of Arts program in History accommodates a wide range of student aspirations, both professional and
personal. With strong emphasis on the literature of history, research techniques, and writing skills, graduate study in
history will benefit teachers, museum and archives personnel, prospective candidates for PhD degrees in history, and
college graduates wishing to pursue the subject for intellectual enrichment.
In addition to the application materials requested by the University, the History Department requires that a writing
sample and two letters of recommendation (preferably from individuals who can speak to the applicant's abilities,
skills, and motivation) accompany each application. Applicants may submit an undergraduate paper (preferred) or a
500-word essay expressing what she or he wishes to accomplish in the program.
Candidates who have not completed at least 18 undergraduate semester credits in history may be required to enroll in
additional courses to complete their preparation for graduate work.

• Three letters of recommendations from individuals who can speak to the applicant's abilities, skills, and
motivation (letters from professors and supervisors preferred)
• Writing Sample: Applicants may submit an undergraduate paper (preferred) or a 500-word essay expressing
what she or he wishes to accomplish in the program.
• 18 semester credit hours of combined upper and lower division history courses. Applicants lacking the 18
hours might be required to complete leveling courses.

Applicants who do not meet the Regular admission requirements may be considered for Conditional admission. The
Department will assign Conditional admission by determining if the applicant's letters and writing skills are suitable for
success in the graduate program. Evaluation of materials is done on a case-by-case basis. If the applicant is
conditionally admitted, they must then earn a "B" grade or better in the first 12 graduate hours.

• Three letters of recommendations from individuals who can speak to the applicant's abilities, skills, and
motivation (letters from professors and supervisors preferred).
• Writing Sample: Applicants may submit an undergraduate paper (preferred) or a 500-word essay expressing
what she or he wishes to accomplish in the program.
• 18 semester credit hours of combined upper and lower division history courses. Applicants lacking the 18
hours might be required to complete leveling courses.
• OTHER EVIDENCE:
o Applicant's performance in upper-level history courses and other comparable upper-level courses
that stress writing/analysis/research (such as English, Philosophy, and Political Science) will be
used to evaluate an applicant's abilities. Grades of "B" or better reflect potential success in
Graduate-level work.
Core Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Arts degree in History must complete 30 credits of graduate work, of which no more than
two courses may be at the 4000-level (modified to meet graduate standards). They may choose between the thesis
option and the non-thesis option.
Students who elect to write a thesis a will complete:
1. 24 credit hours of history
2. 6 hours upon acceptance of a thesis.

Students who elect the non-thesis option will complete:
1. 24 credit hours of history
2. A maximum of 6 additional credits in history or an approved related field.
MA degree candidates who select the non-thesis option must pass an oral and a written examination. MA degree
candidates who elect to write a thesis must pass an oral defense of their thesis. There is no general foreign language
requirement for the master's degree in history. However, when mastery of a language is requisite to purposeful study,
the demonstration of language skills may be required. For example, candidates writing a thesis on a topic in Latin
American history must demonstrate the ability to comprehend written Spanish with reasonable accuracy.

Students who desire teacher certification should consult the College of Education for requirements.
History Certificate
Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program in History
The Graduate Certificate in History consists of 18-History graduate credit hours. Certificate students must complete 9-
graduate hours in World History and 9-graduate hours in American History. Students on the certificate track must
complete the required 18-graduate history hours at UT Permian Basin and earn a "B" or better in all courses. Certificate
students are required to meet with the Graduate Program Head each semester.
Graduate credit earned for the Certificate can be counted towards the MA in History.

The History Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) allows academically qualified students to complete their Bachelor's
and Master's degree in an accelerated timeline, graduating sooner than in traditional separate consecutive programs.
Qualified undergraduate students will be able to complete a portion of the required graduate coursework for the History
Master's degree while studying for their History bachelor's degree. Upon completion of all undergraduate degree
requirements, the student is admitted to the History graduate program, where the remaining Master's degree
History AMP Requirements

• Before joining the program, students must meet with their undergraduate History faculty advisor and the
History graduate program head to determine eligibility and discuss their options. The Graduate Program
Head/AMP Coordinator will serve as the advisor to AMP students. All AMP History students are required to
meet with their advisor twice a semester for progress reports and registration.
• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and 3.25 in the History undergraduate major is required at the time of
application.
• A minimum graduate GPA of at least 3.0 must be maintained for continuation in the program.
• A student must have completed a minimum of 12 upper-level History hours. A student must have completed
the General Education Requirements.
• Total combined credits for both the undergraduate and graduate degrees must be at least 150 credit hours
(120 for bachelor's and 30 for the History master's).
o Hours per Degree
 Undergraduate degree: 120 hours [115 undergraduate hours + 6 shared graduate hours]
 Graduate degree: 30 [6 shared graduate hours completed as AMP + 30 hours completed
after acceptance into the MA program]
History AMP Withdrawal and Dismissal Policies

(In addition for general AMP withdrawal and dismissal policies)
• A student may withdraw from the program at any time by informing the graduate program head/AMP
Coordinator, their undergraduate advisor, Graduate Studies Office, and registrar in writing.
• An AMP History student who earns less than a 'B' (3.0) in a history graduate course will be placed on
probation for one semester and is required to meet the AMP History Coordinator/Graduate Program Head.
An AMP student who earns less than a 'B' a second time will be dismissed from the AMP program.
Literacy, MA
Administrative Unit
This degree is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the faculty of Literacy, Department of
Language, Literacy and Special Populations, College of Education.
Objectives
The Master of Arts in Literacy program is designed for teachers who want to strengthen their understanding of literacy
for application within their classrooms, and to prepare reading specialists for teaching, diagnosis, instructional
leadership, and staff development. The program culminates with writing three scholarly research papers, an action
research project, or a thesis.
Regular Admission
• GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours – or – successful completion of previous Master's Degree.
• Essay submitted and reviewed: "What is your vision of why you want to become a reading specialist?"
• Essay submitted and reviewed: "What is your vision of why you want to become a reading specialist?"
Program Requirements (36 sch)

+ See program coordinator if simultaneous ESL endorsement is sought.
Education Foundations Requirements (6 sch)

• EDUC 6301 Philosophy of Education 3 sch or
• EDUC 6303 Human Growth and Development 3 sch or
Reading Core Requirements (27 sch)

• EDUC 6329 Language Development and Acquisition 3 sch
• EDRD 6305 Research Design in Reading Education 3 sch
• EDRD 6318 Analysis and Selection of Literature 3 sch
• EDRD 6319 Content Area Literacy 3 sch or
• EDRD 6317 Materials, Methods and Media in Reading 3 sch
• EDRD 6320 Vocabulary and Spelling Practicum 3 sch
• EDRD 6321 Reading Diagnosis Practicum 3 sch or
• EDRD 6324 Leadership in Literacy 3 sch
• EDRD 6322 Problems in Literacy 3 sch
• EDRD 6323 Advanced Problems in Reading 3 sch
• EDRD 6333 Clinical & Remedial Reading Practicum 3 sch
Culminating Experience (3 sch)

• EDRD 6397 Research in Literacy 3 sch

A graduate student seeking certification as a Reading Specialist must have at least two years of satisfactory teaching
experience in accredited PK-12 schools. The student should consult the program coordinator to verify current
requirements for the desired certification. These requirements are established by the Texas State Board for Educator
Certification and may change more frequently than published degree requirements.
Masters in Literacy with Teacher Certification

A graduate student seeking certification as an elementary or middle school classroom teacher may apply their graduate-
level certification coursework toward the requirements for the Master of Arts in Literacy. Contact the Literacy program
coordinator or the certification program coordinator for information about this option.
All students should include EDRD 6305 Research Design in Reading Education near the end of their coursework as
preparation for their culminating experience.
Mathematics, MA
Administrative Unit
The program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research through the Faculty of Mathematics and
Mathematics Education, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Master of Arts in Mathematics (MAM) degree is to prepare mathematics and mathematics
education professions to enter the workforce and be highly productive in the fields of mathematics, mathematics
education or other related fields requiring a high expertise in mathematics.
Objectives
MAM graduates are expected to:
• Develop a deep conceptual understanding of the core courses which include Principles of Algebra and
Analysis. (Mathematics (M) and Mathematics Education (ME) tracks)
• Develop a deep conceptual understanding of both required and elective graduate level mathematics,
mathematics education, education, and/or computer science courses which promote the ability to solve real-
world modeling and computational problems. (M&ME)
• Opportunities to participate in research seminars and/or internships to promote research and collaboration
with other professionals. (M&ME)
• Become proficient in the academic material to permit further study at the PhD level in mathematics,
mathematics education, and related areas. (M&ME)
• Develop the knowledge and skills to obtain employment in their area of mathematics, mathematics education,
or related fields. (M&ME)
• Develop an understanding of appropriate uses of technology and how technology can enhance mathematical
research, learning, and theory. (ME)
• Develop leadership skills and ability in the area of mathematics education. (ME)
General – Students who wish to pursue the MAM degree program must meet the general UT Permian Basin graduate
admissions requirements.
Departmental – The MAM degree has two emphasis tracks: Mathematics and Mathematics Education. A student in
either track has the option of pursing a Master's thesis.
1. In order to be deemed adequately prepared for the mathematics track, an undergraduate degree in mathematics is
required.
2. The mathematics education track highly recommends that a candidate possesses an undergraduate degree in
mathematics, but the candidate may still qualify if the candidate has at least 12 hours of appropriate upper-level
undergraduate mathematics credit.
3. Candidates designated as not being adequately prepared may be admitted conditionally with an approved leveling
plan documenting additional coursework required to enable the candidate to be adequately prepared to pursue the
MAM degree. Students admitted conditionally must complete the assigned leveling requirements before officially
being admitted to the MAM degree program.

• GRE Scores
• At least one of the following courses or their equivalent with a B or better (Math 4315 Algebraic Structures
or Math 4360 Intermediate Analysis)
• Entrance Scores (ES) = 1600 minimum Entrance Score (ES) = (GPA x 267) + (GRE Quantitative Score x
5.23) (GPA equates to 50% of the decision, GRE Quantitative Reasoning equates to 50% of the decision)

If a student has a GPA below a 3.0 but not lower than a 2.75 in the last 60 credit hours a student will be considered for
admission based on their complete application. The committee will review upper-level math courses taken to determine
appropriate preparation in terms of courses taken and GPA associated with relevant mathematics courses deemed
necessary for success in a graduate math program. Conditionally, admitted students may be required to take leveling
courses before being fully admitted to the Mathematics graduate program and will have to maintain the required CGPA
to remain a graduate student.
Mathematics Track (Thesis Option) (30 sch)

• MATH 6315 Principles of Algebra 3 sch
• MATH 6360 Principles of Analysis 3 sch
• MATH 6399 Master's Thesis 6 sch
In addition, 12 graduate sch from MATH courses and 6 graduate sch which may be MATH or with advisor's approval,
from other disciplines.
Important: Teaching certification requires at least 18 graduate SCH with MATH prefix
Mathematics Track (Non-Thesis Option) (30 sch)

In addition, 12 graduate sch from MATH courses and 12 graduate sch which may be MATH or, with advisor's
approval, from other disciplines.
Important: Teaching certification requires at least 18 graduate sch with MATH prefix.
Mathematics Education Track (Thesis Option) (30 sch)

• MATH 6399 Master's Thesis 6 sch
In addition, 12 graduate sch from MATH courses and 6 graduate sch which may be MATH or, with advisor's approval,
from other disciplines.
Important: Teaching certification requires at least 18 graduate schwith MATH prefix.
Mathematics Education Track (Non-Thesis Option) (30

sch)
In addition, 12 graduate sch from MATH courses and 12 graduate sch which may be MATH or, with advisor's
approval, from other disciplines.
Important: Teaching certification requires at least 18 graduate sch with MATH prefix.
Applied Statistics and Data Science Track

MA in Mathematics: Applied Statistics and Data Science Track

Elective Courses (24 sch)

Choose 8 courses (24 sch)
• MATH 6301 Statistics 3 sch

• MATH 6312 Problem Solving for Secondary Teachers
• MATH 6317 Advanced Linear Algebra 3 sch
• MATH 6321 Mathematical Statistics 3 sch
• MATH 6332 Combinatorics 3 sch
• MATH 6334 Computational Statistics 3 sch
• MATH 6353 Linear Models 3 sch
• MATH 6389 Selected Topics 3 sch
• MATH 6333 Applied Probability 3 sch
• COSC 4385 Data Science 3 sch
Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Science

Courses: 15 sch
• MATH 6301 Statistics 3 sch

• MATH 6311 Regression Analysis 3 sch
• MATH 6312 Problem Solving for Secondary Teachers
• MATH 6334 Computational Statistics 3 sch
• MATH 6353 Linear Models 3 sch
Mechanical Engineering, MS
Administrative Unit
The program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the
College of Engineering.
Objectives
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering offers advanced training in mechanical engineering through a
curriculum that provides both depth and breadth studies. The objectives of the program are:
1. To prepare graduates to enter the workforce and perform at a higher professional level than those with the
B.S. degree.
2. To provide advanced training for engineers currently in the workforce, allowing them to perform at a
higher level in their company.
3. To provide adequate preparation for those graduates who wish to enter a doctoral program in mechanical
engineering.
4. To provide a nationally recognized graduate program in Mechanical Engineering at UT Permian Basin

through a combination of theoretical and practical education that develops professional expertise in
Mechanical Engineering graduates.
5. To establish a graduate program in Mechanical Engineering in the Permian Basin that nurtures discovery,
synthesis, and professional advancement.
Students who wish to pursue the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program must meet the general
UT Permian Basin graduate admissions requirements. Students are expected to have completed an undergraduate
degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program, or equivalent. Students lacking prerequisite
courses required by the program must complete them before starting any graduate-level work.

1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited institution, or equivalent.
2. A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 semester credit hours of upper-level coursework.
3. GRE scores in verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical reasoning that, when combined with
the GPA from item 2, indicate the potential for success in the program.

A student with a GPA below 3.0 but not lower than 2.75 in the last 60 semester credit hours of upper-level coursework
will be considered for admission based on the student's application. The committee will review upper-level courses
taken and GRE scores to determine if there is appropriate preparation deemed necessary for success in the program.
Conditionally admitted students may be required to take leveling courses before being fully admitted to the program
and will have to maintain the required GPA to remain a graduate student. A conditional student who completes the five
core courses in the program (15 hours) with a GPA of 3.0 or better will achieve regular admission status; otherwise, the
student will be dismissed from the program.
Options
Students may elect the thesis or non-thesis option. On acceptance into the program, the student will be assigned a
faculty advisor by the program coordinator. Prior to completion of one-half of the course credits required for the
degree, the advisor and the student will nominate a committee in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate
Studies office.
The Thesis Option requires 2 semester credit hours of coursework and 6 semester credit hours of original research
resulting in a thesis. The thesis must be acceptable to the candidate's graduate committee and written such that it
conforms to the rules established in the Graduate Studies office at UT Permian Basin. After approval of the thesis by
the student's graduate committee, the student must present a seminar on the thesis, defending its conclusions orally to
the general faculty and representatives of the Graduate Studies office. Copies of the approved thesis must be submitted
to the Graduate Studies office before the degree is conferred.
The Non-Thesis Option requires 36 semester credit hours of coursework.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering must complete the work detailed below. Candidates
must complete all required coursework and/or research with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better to receive the degree.
No more than two C grades in 6000-level courses will be counted toward the degree. One 43XX engineering course
with a minimum grade of B, taken after acceptance into the program, may be counted toward the degree with the
permission of the student's advisor.
Course Listings
ENGR 6305 Engineering Materials (3 sch)
Detailed exploration of engineering materials including the strengthening mechanisms and properties of engineering
alloys, polymers, and composites; analysis of the effects of processing on material properties; exploration of the
material selection process in design. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the course instructor.
ENGR 6310 Advanced Engineering Analysis (3 sch)
Designed to provide graduate students with the analytical mathematical tools to analyze complex engineering
problems. Topics include power series solutions, Laplace transform, eigenvalue problem, Fourier series and integrals,
classification, and solutions to partial differential equations (diffusion, wave, and Laplace's equations), and complex
variable theory. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the course instructor.
ENGR 6315 Design of Experiments (3 sch)
Design and analysis of experiments with a focus on process optimization. Simple comparative experiments;
experiments with a single factor: the analysis of variance; randomized blocks, Latin squares, and factorial designs;
experiments with random factors; nested and split-plot designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the
course instructor.
MENG 6320 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (3 sch)
This course is designed to enable students to perform fundamental analyses and design of heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems. The topics covered include moist air properties, basic air conditioning processes,
comfort and health design conditions, space heating and cooling load calculations, duct and pipe sizing, and HVAC
Systems and Equipment. A comprehensive design project is a requirement of this course. Prerequisite: graduate
standing or permission of the course instructor.
MENG 6325 Optimal Design of Thermo-Fluid Systems (3 sch)
Selection of components in fluid- and energy-processing systems to meet system performance requirements. Modeling
of components and systems. Simulation of thermal systems. Economic considerations. Formulation for optimization.
Design modeling of thermal systems and its methods of optimization. Calculus based methods of optimization. Direct
search methods of optimization. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the course instructor.
MENG 6330 Intermediate Mechanics of Materials (3 sch)
Topics covered in this course are analysis of stress and strain, introduction to the theory of elasticity ,Airy's stress
function, Hertz contact stresses, failure criteria, bending of asymmetrical cross sections, bending of curved beams,
Saint Venant's theory of torsion, axisymmetrically loaded members, beams on elastic foundations, energy methods,
elastic stability, and an introduction to stresses in plates and shells. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the
course instructor.
MENG 6335 Intermediate Dynamics (3 sch)
Dynamics of a particle and systems of particles, Lagrange's equations, kinematics, and dynamics of rigid bodies in two-
and three-dimensions. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the course instructor.
MENG 6340 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics (3 sch)
Deformation, stress, and pressure distribution in fluids. Integral relations for a control volume. Differential relations of
fluid flow. Navier-Stokes equation and theory of viscous flow. Laminar boundary layer theory and von Karman
momentum integral method. Turbulence. Dimensional analysis and similarity. Prerequisite: graduate standing or
permission of the course instructor.
MENG 6345 Engineering Optimization (3 sch)
Advanced optimal design of mechanical systems. Unconstrained optimization in several variables (e.g., gradient search,
random search), constrained optimization in several variables (e.g., linear programming, nonlinear programming,
Lagrange multipliers, geometric programming), and problems structured for multistage decision (e.g., dynamic
programming). Formulation of problems which can be solved by these techniques. Project involving the application of
one or more optimization methods. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the course instructor.
MENG 6350 Applied Finite Element Analysis (3 sch)
This course assists graduate students new to the field of structural analysis using finite element analysis (FEA). The
course focuses on mechanical design and strength of materials applications using FEA, and particular emphasis is
placed in hands-on experience of a large-scale, general purpose commercial software package. Topics covered in the
course are introduction to FEA, trusses, axial members, beams and frames, fundamental of stress analysis, plane stress
problems, three-dimensional stress analysis, and dynamic problems. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
the course instructor.
MENG 6355 Advanced Heat Transfer (3 sch)
This course is designed to enable students to analyze general problems of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and
radiation. The topics include analytical and approximate solutions of steady and unsteady conduction, fully developed
and developing internal and external laminar and turbulent forced and natural convection, radiation in absorbing and
transmitting media, and boiling and condensation. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the course
instructor.
MENG 6360 Fatigue Design and Fracture Mechanics (3 sch)
This course is concerned with the design, development, and failure analysis of components, structures, and vehicles
subjected to cyclic loading or when structural design decisions are based on fatigue resistance and durability. The
course covers the following topics fatigue as phenomenon-in the material, stress-life approach, strain-life method,
fracture mechanics, notches and their effects, variable amplitude loading, and multiaxial stresses in fatigue.
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the course instructor.
MENG 6389 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (3 sch)

Occasionally offered special topics course in Mechanical Engineering to be used as an elective course in the master's
degree program. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the course instructor.
MENG 6399 Master's Thesis (3 sch)
This course meets the research requirements for the thesis option in the master's degree program. Prerequisite: graduate
standing or permission of the course instructor.
Core Courses (15 sch)

• ENGR 6310 Advanced Engineering Analysis 3 sch
• MENG 6330 Intermediate Mechanics of Materials 3 sch
• MENG 6335 Intermediate Dynamics 3 sch
• MENG 6340 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics 3 sch
• MENG 6355 Advanced Heat Transfer 3 sch
Elective Courses
• ENGR 6305 Engineering Materials 3 sch
• ENGR 6315 Design of Experiments 3 sch
• MENG 6320 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 3 sch
• MENG 6325 Optimal Design of Thermo-Fluid Systems 3 sch
• MENG 6345 Engineering Optimization 3 sch
• MENG 6350 Applied Finite Element Analysis 3 sch
• MENG 6360 Fatigue Design and Fracture Mechanics 3 sch
• MENG 6389 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering 3 sch
Research (6 sch)
• MENG 6399 Master's Thesis 3 sch
Engineering Project and Management

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Project
Management (Online)
Graduate certificate in Engineering Project Management (ENPM) is designed for the students who have completed
their bachelor's in engineering, computer science, or business majors. It is structured such that our aim is to develop
advanced skills for managing and leading the engineering projects from initiating to the final phase of closing.
Program Admission Prerequisites

The students seeking admission in this certificate program must have an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer
science, or business majors. An official transcript is required from the former institution.
Program Requirements
certificate after they qualify any 4 of these courses (total 12 credit hours) with overall C or better grade:
ENPM 6301 Essentials of Engineering Project Management 3 sch
ENPM 6303 Advanced Engineering Economics 3 sch
ENPM 6303
Engineering Projects Planning and Control 3 sch
ENPM 6304 Quality and Risk Management in Engineering Projects 3 sch
ENPM 6305 Lean Six Sigma 3 sch
ENPM 6306 Probability Risk Assessment (PRA) of ENP 3 sch
ENPM 6307 Engineering Project Management 3 sch
Contact Person for More Information
For more information, please contact:
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Graduate Certificate Program Coordinator
Email: [email protected], Office: 3100D, Phone:432-552-3460

The goal of this program is to allow highly motivated and academically qualified Mechanical Engineering major to
complete their bachelor's and master's degree in an accelerated time than in traditional separate consecutive programs.
Qualified undergraduate students in accelerated master's program will be allowed to complete a portion of Mechanical
Engineering graduate coursework during the senior year of their undergraduate study that counts both towards the
undergraduate elective course requirements and also serve as graduate credits upon admission into the graduate
program.
Mechanical Engineering AMP requirements
• Before joining the AMP program, the interested students must meet with both their undergraduate advisor
and the graduate program head to determine their eligibility and then apply to the AMP program. The
Graduate Program Head/AMP Coordinator will serve as the advisor to AMP students. All AMP Mechanical
Engineering students are required to meet with their advisor twice a semester for progress reports and
registration.
• Students must complete minimum of 90 undergraduate credit hours, including the 18 hours in the upper-level
mechanical engineering courses, before a student may apply.
• Total credits required to fulfill undergraduate degree requirements are 126 credits.
• Once admitted into the AMP, that undergraduate student must complete the required prerequisites of a
graduate course before enrolling into that course.
• Total credits for the combined undergraduate and graduate degrees must be at least 150 credit hours for the
thesis option and 156 credit hours for the non-thesis option.
o Hours per degree
 Undergraduate degree: 126 hours [120 undergraduate hours + 6 shared graduate hours]
 Graduate degree: 30 hours [24 graduate hours completed after getting accepted into the
Graduate Program + 6 shared graduate hours completed as AMP during the 4th year of
undergraduate program]
Mechanical Engineering AMP Withdrawals and Dismissal

Policies
• A student may withdraw from the program at any time by informing the graduate program head/AMP
Coordinator, their undergraduate advisor, Graduate Studies Office, and Registrar in writing.
• A minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 must be maintained for continuation in the program. Failure to do so will
result in probation period for one semester. If the GPA is not improved to 3.0 or above for the second time,
they will be dismissed from the program.
• AMP students who earn less than B in a graduate course but pass the course with a C can use those credits to
satisfy the MENG undergraduate degree elective requirements but cannot use those credits for the graduate
program and will have to repeat the course to earn a minimum B the second time. If they earn less than a B
for a second time, they will be dismissed from the AMP program and will have to continue the conventional
undergraduate degree program.
Play Therapy Certificate

There is a great need within the Permian Basin for mental health professionals, and even more so for the children and
adolescents within the area. Providing this certificate will allow the student to specialize in working with children and
adolescents as well as to complete the necessary coursework to seek credentials as a Registered Play Therapist through
the national Association for Play Therapy (APT).
To become a Registered Play Therapist, one must hold a master's degree or higher in the field of mental health, like
counseling, social work, or psychology, as well as a license to practice therapy.
The Association for Play Therapy (https://www.a4pt.org/) is a national professional society formed in 1982 to advance
the play therapy modality and the knowledge and expertise of those mental health professionals engaged in play
therapy practice, instruction, and supervision.
Admissions:
Students must be accepted to the graduate counseling program or closely related field or hold a master's degree or
higher in the field or mental health including counseling, social work, or psychology, as well as a license to practice
therapy.
Coursework:
12 hours (3 hours current classes, 9 hours new classes) include the following:
Class Status Credits Prerequisites
1. COUN 6383 Child & Adolescent COUN 6371, COUN

Current 3
Counseling 6372
COUN 6370, COUN

2. COUN 6365 Play Therapy Basics New* 3
6383
3. COUN 6366 Advanced Play Therapy New* 3 COUN 6365
COUN 6365, COUN

4. COUN 6367 Sandtray New* 3
6366
Total Credit
12
Hours:
*Students may use COUN 6365, 6366, and 6367 as electives in their program of study.
Additonal Notes:
Student seeking the play therapy certificate will complete clinical hours with children and adolescents through their
practicum and internship classes, under the supervision of a registered Play Therapist.
These courses include:
• COUN 6391 Practicum in Counseling (UTPB Counseling Clinic)
• COUN 6392 Intership I
• COUN 6393 Intership II
Professional Accountancy, MPA

Administrative Unit
This degree is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the faculty of the School of Business.
Objectives
The Master of Professional Accountancy degree program is designed:
1. To provide students with both the academic preparation and the 150 hours required for accountants who
are Uniform CPA Exam candidates;
2. To provide an entry into the accounting profession for students with an undergraduate degree in business
or another field of study; and
3. To provide current professionals with advanced theory and technique of accounting.
The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) program admits students who have completed a baccalaureate degree
in accounting, business or any other undergraduate field and students who are currently pursuing a BBA in accounting
at UT Permian Basin. Admission is based on an accounting GPA of at least 3.0
of 3.00 and above in the last 60 hours in the undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

• GPA of 3.00 or better on a 4.0 scale in the undergraduate degree

• GPA between 2.99 – 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the undergraduate degree
Conditional Admission with Dean's approval Status

• GPA between 2.49 - 2.25 on a 4.0 scale in the undergraduate degree
• No elective courses may be taken by a student in conditional status
Students granted conditional status will be changed to regular status upon successful completion of a minimum
of 12 semester credit hours of MBA course coursework with a grade of B or better in each course taken.
The final decision regarding admission will be made by the Director of Graduate Programs in the College of Business.
Students lacking academic business or accounting prerequisites or with a deficiency in their accounting GPA may be
granted conditional status subject to the completion of the leveling coursework and/or achievement of the required
GPA in undergraduate accounting courses. Conditional admission will normally be changed to regular status upon
successful completion of pre-professional leveling courses including an accounting GPA of 3.0 in the pre-professional
courses.
Admission for UT Permian Basin undergraduate accounting students:
Currently enrolled undergraduate students at UT Permian Basin majoring in Accountancy may qualify for admission
into the Dual Degree Program in Professional Accountancy described in the UT Permian Basin Undergraduate
Catalog.
Admission for baccalaureate degree holders:
The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) program is open to all students holding baccalaureate degrees from
accredited colleges or universities and meeting the following provisions: satisfactory performance during the last two
undergraduate years (or other evidence predicting success in graduate study), and a satisfactory score on the Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT). Students without an academic background in accounting must demonstrate
their knowledge in accounting by completing 15 - 18 hours of accounting course work. Students without an academic
background in business must demonstrate their knowledge of the basic fields of business by completing leveling
coursework in the foundation disciplines that include statistics, economics, management, and marketing.
Non-degree Students in Graduate Accountancy
Non-degree students may take up to six credit hours of graduate business courses to meet certification requirements and
continuing professional or personal development. Non-degree students must meet the general School of Business
requirement of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or demonstrate equivalent potential for success in graduate business studies.
Non-degree students may register for MBA or MPA online courses only during late registration, on a space-available
basis, to give priority to degree-seeking students.
Leveling Courses
Pre-Professional Courses: Business (12-16 sch)
Statistics
*BUSI 2342 is classified as a related business course by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for students who
are seeking to fulfill the requirements to be a Texas CPA candidate.
BUSI 2342*
Economics

Management
• MNGT 3310 Principles of Management
Marketing
• MRKT 3300 Principles of Marketing
Pre-Professional Courses: Accounting (18-21 credits)

Principles of Accounting
• ACCT 6301 Accounting Analysis 3 sch or
• ACCT 2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
• ACCT 2302 Principles of Managerial Accounting
Intermediate Accounting
Cost Accounting
• ACCT 3303 Cost Accounting Principles
Federal Income Tax

• ACCT 3305 Federal Income Tax
Auditing
MPA Program Requirements

• MNGT 6301 Legal Environment of Business 3 sch *
Electives (6 sch)
• ACCT 6310 Energy Accounting 3 sch
• ACCT 6320 Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting 3 sch
• ACCT 6389 Selected Topics in Accounting 1-3 sch
• ACCT 6392 Experiential Learning 3 sch
• Any other graduate level School of Business course, except leveling classes, with approval of the student's
advisor.
Up to 6 credits of senior-level accounting courses with approval of the student's advisor
• ACCT 4300 Advanced Accounting

• ACCT 4304 Governmental and Not for Profit Accounting
• ACCT 4310 Oil and Gas Accounting
• ACCT 4311 Accounting Information Systems
• ACCT 4313 Advanced Cost Accounting
• ACCT 4320 Forensic Accounting/Fraud Examination
• ACCT 4334 Accounting for Healthcare
• ACCT 4340 Financial Statement Analysis
*Students with at least 6 credits of Business Law may substitute another graduate School of Business course
with the approval of the student's advisor.

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy includes requirements for college credits in three specific areas, which
are available within the program:
An approved Business Ethics course: ACCT 6313 Professional Ethics;

Two credit hours in accounting research: 1 hour each embedded in ACCT 6305 and ACCT 6315; and
Two credit hours in business communications: Part of Pre-Professional Courses in Business.
The requirements to sit for the exam and to receive the CPA certificate are specified in the Public Accountancy Act and
are administered by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Interested students are directed to the Texas State
Board of Public Accountancy website at www.tsbpa.state.tx.us for further information.
Dual Degree Program

The Dual Degree Program in Professional Accountancy is an accelerated program of rigorous study intended to provide
students with a concurrent Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Accountancy and a Master of
Professional Accountancy (MPA) in 150 credit hours. Admission into the Dual Degree Program in Professional
Accountancy is open to all undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, a GPA in junior accounting
courses of 3.25 based on at least 9 credit hours, and a satisfactory GMAT score. Students who believe that they qualify
for the program should consult their undergraduate advisor to obtain program details and initiate the application
process.
As an accelerated program, the Dual Degree Program allows a maximum of three 3 hours of experiential learning
(ACCT 4392/ACCT 6392) taken for credit.
Students in the Dual Degree Program will begin paying graduate tuition and related fees for all courses during the first
semester in which the student takes a class on the Master of Professional Accountancy degree plan. Upon completion
of the 150 hours specified in the Dual Degree plan of study, students will be awarded both a BBA and an MPA. No
degree will be awarded until all requirements of the Dual Degree Program have been satisfied.

broad study intended to provide students with 2 master's degrees in 60 credit hours of study. Students must meet the

Courses.
joint degree plan.
Business Leveling (0-6 sch)
• BUSI 2342
Accounting Leveling (0-18 sch)

• ACCT 2301 & ACCT 2302 or ACCT 6301 Principles of Accounting
• ACCT 3301 Intermediate Accounting I (prereq ACCT 2301& 2302 or ACCT 6301)
• ACCT 3302 Intermediate Accounting II (prereq ACCT 3301)
• ACCT 3303 Cost Accounting (prereq ACCT 2301& 2302 or ACCT 6301)
• ACCT 3305 Federal Tax Accounting (prereq ACCT 2301& 2302 or ACCT 6301)
• ACCT 4306 Auditing (prereq ACCT 3302 or 4311)

• ACCT 6374 Professional Accountancy Capstone I
• ACCT 6375 Professional Accountancy Capston II

Courses Beyond the Cores (18 sch)

Electives (Required – 9 sch – All elective must be

graduate business hours.)

The MPA program is designed to serve both as a fifth year of study for continuing undergraduate students who intend
to meet requirements for a CPA license and as a part-time program for individuals working in accounting and related
fields. All of the classes offered in the MPA program will be offered in the evening.
Options
The MPA program includes 6 hours of electives beyond the MPA core courses that can be chosen from graduate
accounting courses, other graduate courses offered by the School of Business, and senior-level accounting courses (up
to 6 credit hours only).
The MPA program is designed primarily as a professional program rather than a preparation program for doctoral
study. Both research and non-research options are available in the program. Students planning to pursue doctoral study
or having an interest in research should select the research option. Students choosing the non-research option must
complete a minimum of 36 semester credits of prescribed study, exclusive of leveling course work. Students choosing
the research option must complete either 30 semester credits of prescribed study plus a thesis, or 33 semester credits of
prescribed study plus a research problem.
The thesis must deal with a topic of generalized concern to the profession, be scholarly in its orientation, demonstrate
the students understanding of and ability to use sophisticated research techniques, show promise of a contribution to
knowledge that could be worthy of publication in a scholarly or professional journal. Students will arrange with their
graduate committees to sit for an oral examination of their thesis.
The research problem should deal with a practical problem of concern to the student. It should follow recognized
research procedures but does not require the level of sophistication of thesis research. The findings do not necessarily
need to be of such import as to merit publication.
Energy Certificate: Students whose three elective courses are graduate courses are eligible for a Certificate in Energy
in the MBA and MPA program.
Grades
MPA students will not be given graduate credit for courses taken when the letter grade earned is less than C. In
addition, an MPA student may count no more than 2 C grades. A degree candidate is required to maintain an overall
average of B and maintain a GPA of 3.0 in every semester throughout his or her program of study.
Professional Education, MA
Administrative Unit
Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education.
Objectives
The Master of Arts in Professional Education program is designed for teachers who want to enhance their knowledge of
curriculum, pedagogy, and theoretical applications and how to apply these skills in the classroom, and to deepen their
subject matter knowledge. Program graduates are prepared for leadership roles as content specialists or curriculum
coordinators, and those graduates who have 18 graduate credits in an academic discipline may often also be prepared to
teach dual credit courses and/or courses at the community college. A degree plan consistent with the student's interest
and needs is developed in collaboration with an advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
Candidates for admission to the Professional Education program must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university. Applicants may be considered for regular or conditional admission.

• GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours – or – successful completion of previous master's Degree.
• Essay submitted and reviewed: "What are your reasons for choosing the area of emphasis that you have
selected for your studies in this program?"

• Essay submitted and reviewed: "What are your reasons for choosing the area of emphasis that you have
selected for your studies in this program?"

Education Foundations (6 sch)
(Choose two courses from the following:)
• EDUC 6301 Philosophy of Education 3 sch

• EDUC 6303 Human Growth and Development 3 sch
Professional Education Core Requirements (6 sch)

• EDUC 6330 Theories of Curriculum and Instruction 3 sch
Professional Education Pedagogy Requirements (3-6

sch)
Pedagogy course selection is based on the student's interest and need.
Professional Education Focus Area Requirements (15-

18 sch)
Course selection is based on the student's interest and need. Graduate courses may be in an area of Education and/or in
content areas such as Biology, English, History, Mathematics, or Music. Those focusing on an area of Education may
choose from Reading, Educational Leadership, Bilingual or ESL Education, Special Education, STEM Education,
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Gifted Education.
Culminating Experience (3 sch)

• EDUC 6397 Research in Education 3 sch or
• EDUC 6398 Master's Study 3 sch or
• EDUC 6399 Thesis 3-6 sch
Master's in Professional Education with Teacher

Certification
A graduate student seeking certification as a secondary or middle grades classroom teacher may apply their graduate-
level certification coursework toward the requirements for the Master of Arts in Professional Education. Contact the
Professional Education program coordinator for information about this option.
All students should include EDUC 6305 Research Design in Education and the Social Sciences near the end of their
coursework as preparation for their culminating experience.
Psychology, MA
Administrative Unit
This program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the faculty of Psychology, Department of
Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences.
Objectives
The Master of Arts program in Psychology offers concentrations in either Clinical Psychology or Experimental
Psychology. The programs provide advanced training both for recent BA and BS graduates, as well as for individuals
who have been in the work force for a number of years. Our MA program provides students with instruction related to
working in a wide range of settings, including mental health centers, juvenile detention centers, child service agencies,
specialized school services, residential treatment facilities, family counseling agencies, governmental and community
agencies, teaching in community colleges, or preparing for study at the doctoral level (PhD, EdD, or PsyD). Although
some students subsequently enter doctoral programs and complete their doctorate, many immediately accept
challenging positions in the public, private, or non-profit sectors. Students may complete the program on a full-time (at
least 9 credit hours per fall and spring semester) or part-time basis. However, all program requirements must be
completed within eight years from the date of admission.
• Complete a graduate application. The application may be found at https://www.ApplyTexas.org.
• Request for official transcripts to be sent to the Office of Admissions.
• Applicants must provide three letters of reference, two of which must be from past professors who are in a
position to evaluate the applicant's qualifications for graduate study; the third letter, if not also from a past
professor, should be from someone knowledgeable of the applicant's knowledge and skills in a work or
volunteer environment.
• Meet the minimum University requirements.
• Submit a statement of intent indicating their reasons for selecting UT Permian Basin, their interest in
graduate education in Psychology, their preferred option of either Clinical or Experimental concentration, and
their preferred mentor, if known.
• The letters of reference and statement of intent should all be turned in at the Office of Graduate Studies and
Research.
• A writing sample with preference for research proposals, theses, or literature reviews written recently as an
undergraduate student. If no recent undergraduate work has been done, candidates may write an essay
regarding their educational journey to the master's degree.
Note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. All application
information should be completed by March 15 for admission to the subsequent summer or fall semester, and by
October 22 for admission to the subsequent spring semester. Late applicants may be reviewed on July 1 for
enrollment in the subsequent fall semester, providing sufficient faculty are present to constitute the "Graduate
Acceptance Committee." International student who wish to be considered for fall admission should complete
their application by March 15 (rather than July 2) to allow for sufficient procession time for their U.S. visa and
paperwork.
Regular Admission
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology or related discipline.
• GPA of 3.0 or better for all hours of undergraduate work.
• Three letters of recommendation (two must be from professors).
• Statement of intent (no longer than two typed pages) indicating their reasons for selecting UT Permian Basin,
their interest in graduate education in Psychology, their preferred option of either Clinical or Experimental
concentration, and their preferred mentor, if known.
• All necessary course prerequisites.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology or related discipline.
• GPA of 3.0 – 2.5 for all hours of undergraduate work.

• Three letters of recommendation (two must be from professors).
• Statement of intent (no longer than two typed pages) indicating their reasons for selecting UT Permian Basin,
their interest in graduate education in Psychology, their preferred option of either Clinical or Experimental
concentration, and their preferred mentor, if known.
• One of the following:
o A GRE test score
o Scores from Psychology ACAT test
• All necessary course prerequisites.
• Other evidence: A written explanation describing extenuating circumstances that contributed to low GPA.
Personal Interview (telephone or face-to-face).
Prerequisites
Four undergraduate psychology courses (12 hours minimum) are required for admission to the MA program in
Psychology.
• Introductory Statistics (PSYC 3301)

• Experimental Psychology (PSYC 3304 and 3104) or Research Methods in Psychology
• An advanced, junior or senior level, course in psychology. Students interested in pursuing the MA in
Psychology with the Clinical concentration are encouraged to take Tests and Measurements (PSYC 4351), as
it is required before or concurrently enrolling in two of the graduate courses required for the Clinical
Concentration (PSYC 6350 and PSYC 6351).
Students with deficiencies in these prerequisites may be granted "conditional" admission status and must take the
specified prerequisite courses and earn a minimum grade of B during the first 2 semesters the student is enrolled
conditionally in the program. Students may enroll in the necessary undergraduate courses (PSYC 3301 Statistics and/or
PSYC 3304 and 3104 Experimental Psychology; PSYC 4351 Theories of Personality) and in selected graduate courses
concurrently. Note, all graduate courses are taught in the evening at UT Permian Basin. However, the undergraduate
courses that are prerequisite courses may or may not be offered in the evening; we attempt to offer the undergraduate
prerequisite courses at least once every 2 years in the late afternoon or early evening.
University policy permits some graduate coursework taken while students are classified as "provisional". Specifically,
students may apply six graduate credit hours without petitioning (and a maximum of nine with petition) toward the
degree. Graduate hours in excess of nine cannot be applied to the master's degree. Further, courses in which students
have earned a grade of less than B (i.e., a grade of C or less) are not transferable to the degree program.
MA Thesis or Non-Thesis MA Project

Requirement
Students in the Experimental Psychology concentration must complete a thesis. Students in the Clinical Psychology
concentration may select either the thesis option or the non-thesis "project" option. Although there are differences
between the thesis and non-thesis options, both are capstone courses which provide the student the opportunity to work
with a graduate faculty member as supervisor.
The Clinical Psychology concentration allows a choice between the MA Thesis or the MA Project. Both emphasize
core clinical/counseling content, basic research skills, and professional skills. Students who intend to proceed with
doctoral work are encouraged to complete the MA Thesis. Students who want to practice in psychology and who will
seek licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) after the award
of the MA degree may consider the MA Project.
MA Thesis Generally, a thesis is an empirical research study, written in APA-style, which includes an abstract,
introduction, method, results, discussion, and reference sections along with relevant appendixes (refer to
the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition) for instructions on formatting your
thesis). The purpose of the thesis is to enable the student to demonstrate:
• The ability to argue that a hypothesis is empirically based and logical and fills a gap in the existing literature.
• The ability to design, justify, and carry out a research project that has the potential for furthering the
knowledge of the area of research.
• The ability to report research in a clear and concise manner using the guidelines set forth in the Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition, henceforth referred to as APA style).
MA Project Generally, the MA project takes the form of a critical review of the literature on a topic relevant to clinical
psychology. Although there is often no testing of hypotheses nor the collection and analysis of data, outcomes from
prior studies may be evaluated and synthesized to recommend future research or make a claim about a controversy.
Methodological reviews, meta-analyses, and theoretical projects may also be entertained.
The Concentration in Clinical Psychology Option

The Clinical Psychology concentration leading to the MA in Psychology degree is aimed at training students in the
assessment and treatment of mental disorders through individual, family, and group therapies. The concentration offers
training in child, adolescent, and adult disorders. This program differs in several ways from counseling programs, such
as mental health counseling programs housed in schools of education. Our program is grounded in the scientist-
practitioner model and thus involves training in theory, research design, statistics, and the application of evidence-
based principles to the provision of pyschological services. Our students gain a firm foundation in research and
scientific practice, which allows empirical evidence to influence their applied practice. Although our clincial
orientation leans toward coginative behavior therapy, we want our students to learn about several theoretical
orientations that can guide practice, and to select a therapeutic orientation that best fits their personal interests.
Successful completion of the MA in Psychology with the Clinical Psychology concentration is designed to provide
students the education requirements needed to take state examinations required for the Licensed Psychological
Associate (LPA) in the State of Texas (60 hours minimum; for additional information see http://www.tsbep.state.tx.us/)
or the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas (60 hours minimum); for more information about
the LPC, see: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/counselor/default.shtm. In addition to completing the requirements for the
MA degree, both the LPA and LPC require additional supervised hours after completing the MA degree. Both
licensures, the LPA and LPC, also require the successful passage of an examination called for by the licensing body
after the completion of the MA in Psychology.
Course Requirements (60 sch minimum)

For about half of the courses listed below there are course prerequisites. If a course does not have a prerequisite listed,
then there are none and the student may enroll in that course at any time.
Required "Foundation" Courses (9 sch)

• PSYC 6302 Research Methodology (3) sch
• PSYC 6304 Advanced Statistics: Analysis of Variance (3) sch or
• PSYC 6314 Advanced Statistics: Regression (3) sch
• PSYC 6324 Advanced Ethical and Professional Issues (3) sch
Concentration Courses (42 sch)

• PSYC 6305 Ethical/Professional Foundations & Cognitive Treatment (3) sch
• PSYC 6306 Psychopharmacology and Pharmacology (3) sch
• PSYC 6307 Addictions Counseling (3) sch
• PSYC 6312 Group Psychotherapy (3) sch
• PSYC 6321 Psychopathology (3) sch
• PSYC 6322 Current Psychotherapies (3) sch
• PSYC 6323 Individual Psychotherapy Skills (3) sch
• PSYC 6325 Counseling Couples and Families (3) sch
• PSYC 6341 Lifespan Development Social and Personality (3) sch
• PSYC 6350 Intellectual Assessment (3) sch
• PSYC 6351 Personality Assessment (3) sch
• PSYC 6310 Gender and Cultural Studies (3) sch or
• PSYC 6371 Social and Cultural Psychology (3) sch or
• PSYC 6372 Multicultural Counseling (3) sch
• PSYC 6378 Career Counseling and Development (3) sch
• PSYC 6381 Trauma, Crisis, and Grief Counseling (3) sch
Practicum (6 sch)
• PSYC 6392 Practicum (3) sch
Master's Thesis (3 sch) or Master's Project (3 sch) Option:

• PSYC 6399 Master's Thesis (3) sch or
• PSYC 6398 Master's Project (3) sch
Course Sequence
Students in the Clinical Psychology concentration should enroll in Tests and Measurement (PSYC 4351) as soon as
possible if they did not have this course as an undergraduate, and begin by taking one of the PSYC 6350 and PSYC
6351 testing courses their first semester. Students should also take the 9 prerequisite courses to PSYC 6392 Practicum
course, so they are prepared to take Practicum in a timely fashion. Students in this program should discuss their course-
taking plans with their faculty advisor prior to or at the beginning of the first semester.
The Concentration in Experimental Psychology

Option
The Experimental Psychology program focuses on advanced psychological theory (i.e., developmental, cognitive,
personality, and social psychological theory), research methods, statistics, and manuscript preparation. Students in this
program receive one-on-one attention and class sizes rarely exceed 15 students. The small size of the program enables
faculty to mentor and collaborate with students in research. Students will have the opportunity to publish and present
their work at professional conferences or in academic journals.
When students finish the Experimental Psychology concentration, they will be able to:
• Evaluate research methods, statistical analyses, and theory.

• Integrate knowledge about psychological theories and empirical findings to justify research.
• Use theoretical, methodological, statistical, ethical, and APA style knowledge to develop hypotheses, design
research, collect and analyze data, integrate findings, as well as to write and orally defend an empirical
report.
To reach these objectives, students are expected to be involved in research activities throughout their graduate program.
Research activities are coordinated with faculty members depending, in part, on the student's interests. During the first
year, students in consultation with their major advisor, develop a plan of study for their graduate program. The plan
specifies students' long-range goals, the field of Psychology in which they will become proficient, the kinds of research
skills they intend to acquire, the sequence of courses, research, and professional experiences they hope to follow, and
an approximate timetable for accomplishing these ends. The degree plan is to be completed during the first semester
after admission and should be submitted to the Graduate Studies office prior to the end of the first year.
Successful completion of the MA in Experimental Psychology will provide students with a broad background in
psychological theory, research methods, and statistics. Further, students will gain analytical and critical thinking skills,
oral and written communication skills, and they will have the ability to solve applied and theoretical problems. This
training will allow students to pursue employment conducting research in university or national laboratories. Graduates
may also be placed in hospital, mental health, and social service fields, in granting agencies, business settings, or at
community colleges. The terminal master's degree will also prepare students for continued study at the PhD level.
Course Requirements (36 minimum)

For some of the courses listed below there are course prerequisites. If a course does not have a prerequisite listed, then
there are none and the student may enroll at any time.
Required "Foundation" Courses (21 sch)

• PSYC 6302 Research Methodology (3) sch
• PSYC 6304 Advanced Statistics: Analysis of Variance (3) sch
• PSYC 6314 Advanced Statistics: Regression (3) sch
• PSYC 6371 Advanced Social Psychology (3) sch
• PSYC 6341 Lifespan Development Social and Personality (3) sch
• PSYC 6309 Advanced Physiological Psychology (3) sch
• PSYC 6308 Graduate Seminar in Psychology (3) sch
Elective Courses (9-12 sch)

These courses should be chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor and be consistent with a student's overall goals.
Up to 6 hours of undergraduate course work (as a graduate student) may count toward electives hours.
• PSYC 6310 Gender and Cultural Studies (3) sch

• PSYC 6375 Psychology and the Law (3) sch
• PSYC 6378Career Counseling and Development (3) sch
• PSYC 6391 Independent Research/Direct
• PSYC 6389 Selected Topics (3) sch
• PSYC 6395 PSYC (3) sch
• PSYC 6321 Psychopathology (3) sch
• PSYC 6322Current Psychotherapies (3) sch
• PSYC 6306Psychopharmacology and Pharmacology (3) sch
Master's Thesis (3 sch)

• PSYC 6399 Master's Thesis (3) sch
• PSYC 4351 Tests and Measurements
Course Sequence
Students in the Experimental Psychology concentration should enroll in Research Methodology and Advanced
Statistics ANOVA or Regression their first year. Students in this program should discuss their thesis plans with their
faculty advisor prior to or at the beginning of the second year.
Independent Study/Directed Research

For students who are interested and able to benefit from such experiences, the Independent Study, 6391, course may be
considered in consultation with your faculty advisor. These course options are reserved for students who have a
demonstrated ability to profit from them. Activities from the following list should be consistent with the students' long-
range career goals, their topical interests, and the skills they intend to acquire. These hours are intended to help students
gain additional marketable experiences, and they will be highly individualized.
Grade Achievement Policy

Students in the MA in Psychology program receive credit for only graduate (6000-level) courses in which a grade of A
or B has been earned. Any 4000-level course taken as a requisite to regular status must also result in a B grade or
higher. Continuation in the graduate programs in Psychology is contingent on maintaining a minimum grade of B in all
courses counting toward the degree. Under no circumstances will a grade of C be counted for credit in the Psychology
graduate program. Note, this criterion is higher than that printed in introduction of this Graduate Catalog. Students
seeking the MA in Psychology must have an A or B grade in all courses counting toward the MA degree, not merely a
B "average."
A student who earns a C+ or lower in any course taken to apply to the MA degree in Psychology will, at a minimum,
receive an academic review by the graduate program faculty, and will be monitored and placed on academic probation
until the course is repeated with a B or better grade. Such notice will be made in writing by the department chairperson
or the graduate program head. Any student placed on academic probation is limited to 6 credits per semester while on
academic probation. Occurrence of a second C or lower grades in one's graduate course work shall be grounds for
dismissal from the graduate program.
Students should visit with his or her academic advisor at the beginning of each new semester to discuss any issues
affecting progress toward the degree.
Study Professionalism
Throughout the program, the student will find that both academic progress (e.g., course grades) and professionalism is
monitored. Professional behavior is an expectation. Sometimes students misinterpret the informal and personal
atmosphere of the graduate programs in Psychology as laissez faire, or "anything goes." Although it's true that the
university environment is more informal than most corporate, non-profit or for-profit agencies, or government
agencies, appropriate professionalism is expected. Clearly professionalism consists of a variety of behaviors, and
although it is often difficult to exhaustively define, teach, and assess professional behavior, the graduate student is
expected to demonstrate professionalism in the following ways:
• Coming prepared for class, having completed readings or other assignments;

• Regular attendance and participation in class, and other obligations (this includes practicum appointments
and regular meetings with one's Thesis Advisor during the thesis semester);
• Arriving for classes, thesis meetings, and practicum appointments at the scheduled time;
• Meeting the due dates established for class assignments (including thesis deadlines; see below);
• Adhering to the American Psychological Association's professional code of ethics (e.g., confidentiality; dual
relationships) and University regulations (e.g., academic dishonesty; drug free environment, and so on);
• Maintaining appropriate dress, personal appearance, and hygiene, particularly in the practicum experience;
• Maintaining courteous, civil relationships with fellow students, faculty, and staff;
• Being psychologically sound, interpersonally effective, and able to engage with fellow students, faculty, staff,
clients, and professionals in the community in a healthy and responsible manner; and
• Maintaining professional conduct in the community.
In both the clinical practicum and experimental independent research experience, a "zero tolerance' policy is in effect to
protect the welfare of clients and community collaborators as well as the integrity of the Psychology MA programs.
Examples of unprofessional behavior include, but are not limited to, the following: disorderly, aggressive, or
threatening conduct on campus or in the community; behavior that endangers the safety, health, or welfare of others on
or off campus (i.e., driving while under the influence); breaches of confidentiality, issues of test security, multiple
relationships with clients, and so forth.
Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) in Experimental

Psychology
The Experimental Psychology Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) focuses on psychological theory (i.e., cognitive,
health, personality, and social psychological) research methods, statistics, and manuscript preparation. This program
allows academically qualified students to complete a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in
Experimental Psychology on a accelerated timeline, graduating sooner than in traditional programs (with a combined
total of 150 credit hours). Qualified undergraduate students will be able to complete a portion of the required graduate
coursework for the Psychology master's degree while studying for their Psychology bachelor's degree. Upon
completion of all undergraduate degree requirements, the student is admitted to the Psychology graduate program,
where the remaining master's degree requirements will be fulfilled.
Psychology AMP Requirements

(In addition to the general AMP requirements)
• Before joining the program, students must meet with both their undergraduate advisor and the AMP
coordinator to determine their eligibility and discuss their options. Students must discuss their options with
their undergraduate advisor and AMP coordinator, Dr. Wei_ju Chen before enrolling in classes each
semester. Final decision on which courses to take and how many hours to complete each semester will be
determined with the student's academic advisors based on factors like transfer credit, academic history,
courses offered, etc.
• To be considered for the program, students must write a letter of intent, including a description of their
interest in the program, their career goals, and the faculty member they wish to work with.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and 3.25 in all undergraduate psychology courses.
• Applications received by October 22nd, March 15th and July 1st will be considered for the following
semester.
• Once accepted, a minimum average graduate GPA of 3.0 must be maintained for continuation in the program.
Psychology AMP Withdrawal and Dismissal Policies

(In addition to the general AMP withdrawal and dismissal policies)
• A student may withdraw from the program at any time by informing the AMP coordinator, office of graduate
studies, and registrar in writing.
earn less than a B a second time, they will be dismissed from the program.
Public Administration, MPA
Administrative Unit
The program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies, the Department of Social Sciences, and the College of
Arts and Science.
Educational Objectives
The Master of Public Administration is designed to provide both advanced theoretical perspectives and practical
training for governmental, not-for-profit, and community development leaders, with special emphasis on theories and
practices of public leadership. To accomplish this goal, the degree aims at two general audiences: traditional students
with bachelor's degrees looking for training to enter the public service and students already in a governmental or public
organization seeking to further enhance their skills.
The objectives of this program are:
1. To build a theoretical foundation and practical skills in leadership for public, community, and not-for-profit
organizations.
2. To develop an awareness of ethical issues in public service.
3. To develop a comprehensive knowledge of the historical, social, political, and economic contexts within
which public leaders work.
4. To develop leadership and administrative skills in public policy making, budgeting, and personnel.
• Minimum standards for acceptance into the degree of Master of Public Administration with Leadership
Emphasis are established by the Graduate Council and the Office of Graduate Studies and Research of The
University of Texas Permian Basin.
• In addition, the Program Coordinator and Program Committee will assess additional materials (see below)
submitted in support of the student's acceptance into the program for a final admittance decision.
Regular Admission

• GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours Or total cumulative GPA (undergraduate work)
• Two or more years of full-time professional experience in public, nonprofit, or for-profit organizations.
• Two letters of recommendation. These letters should be from persons who have knowledge of the applicant's
academic potential.
• GPA below 3.0 – 2.5 in the last 60 credit hours (undergraduate work)
• Minimum GRE Scores of 280 (verbal and quantitative combined) or at least one of the following:
o Completion of Graduate Courses
o Current or previous professional service in governmental, public service, non-profit, or for for-
profit organizations.
o The final decision regarding admission will be made by the Public Administration Leadership
Coordinator
Degree Requirements
• The Master of Public Administration degree consists of a minimum of 36 semester credit hours.
• This degree requires a "common core" of seven courses
• The GRE may be waived as noted in the set of criteria admission based on the applicant's background
Required Courses (21 credits)

Candidates for the Master of Public Administration degree must complete 36 credits of graduate work.
• MPAL 6301 Public Leadership and Ethics 3 sch

• MPAL 6302 Organizational Leadership and Administration 3 sch
• MPAL 6303 Analytical Techniques 3 sch
• MPAL 6304 Public Budgeting 3 sch
• MPAL 6305 Public Personnel Administration 3 sch
• MPAL 6320 Public Policy 3 sch
One of the three below research methods or statistics courses
• EDUC 6305 Research Design in Education and the Social Sciences 3 sch or
• MATH 6301 Statistics 3 sch or
• PSYC 6302 Research Methodology 3 sch
Public Administration Elective Courses (15 credits)

• MPAL 6380 Financial Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations 3 sch
• MPAL 6381 Issues in Health and Human Services Policy and Management 3 sch
• MPAL 6382 Innovation in Public & Nonprofit Organizations 3 sch
• MPAL 6389 Selected Topics 3 sch
• MPAL 6391 Contract Study 3 sch
• CJAD 6361 Advanced Constitutional Law 3 sch
• CJAD 6362 Civil Liability for Criminal Justice Administrators 3 sch
• MNGT 4331 Health Care Management 3 sch
• MRKT 4335 Health Care Marketing 3 sch
Other courses may be used if approved by the MPAL Coordinator; also, some transfer credit may be provided subject
to necessary approvals.
School Leadership and Administration

A student qualifies for an SGC in School Leadership and Administration if the student takes the six (6) approved
EDLD focus courses highlighted on the table below.
Prepare administrators and department heads for leadership roles in educational institutions.
EDLD 6361 School Law
EDLD 6368 Principalship
EDLD 6369 School Human Resources Management
EDLD 6370 Instructional Leadership
EDLD 6392 Practicum
EDLD 6393 Practicum: Leadership
Spanish, Cert
The Graduate Certificate in Spanish is a twelve (2) credit program that provides academic training to students in the
Spanish language, as well as Hispanic culture, literature, Socialinguistics, and linguistics at the post-baccalaureate
level. The certificate is designed for those who see some graduate-level work to enhance their knowledge and skills in
particular areas but who are not interested in earning a graduate degree. The Graduate Certificate in Spanish is ideal for
those who want to teach at college/university level or dual-credit courses by getting required hours of discipline-
specific graduate coursework and meeting qualification standards. The certificate is also beneficial for bilingual
instructors who support dual language and world language programs, and individuals in various careers: linguist,
bilingual consultant, or translator; foreign correspondent; technical writer; proofreader/editor, etc.
Admission Requirements: To be accepted to this program, students much have a bachelor's degree from regionally
accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international institution, with 12 hours of intermediate and
advanced undergraduate Spanish courses. Competence in Spanish, for those with less than 12 college-level credit
hours, with a least an intermediate-high (based on ACTFL guidelines) as assessed during an oral interview and through
a statement of purpose written in Spanish. Note: students with a bachelor's degree from a Spanish-speaking country
will not be assessed.
One Course in Literacy Theory (3 sch)
• SPAN 6300 Literary Criticism and Research Methods (3) sch
One Course in Spanish Linguistics (3 sch)
• SPAN 6314 Advanced Phonetics (3) sch

• SPAN 6321 History of the Spanish Language (3) sch
• SPAN 6331 New World, Peninsular, and Spanish Dialectology (3) sch
• SPAN 6362 Hispanic Sociolinguistics 3 sch
One Course in Spanish-American Literature (3 sch)
• SPAN 6322 Contemporary Mexican Literature (3) sch

• SPAN 6342 20th Century Spanish-American Prose (3) sch
• SPAN 6343 20th Century Spanish-American Poetry (3) sch
• SPAN 6352 Mexican-American Literature (3) sch
One Course in Peninsular Literature (3 sch)
• SPAN 6333 Spanish Romanticism and Realism (3) sch

• SPAN 6361 Spanish Literature in the Golden Age (3) sch
• SPAN 6353 Novelists of Post-War Spain (3) sch
Spanish, MA
Administrative Unit
The program is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the Faculty of Spanish, Department of
Literature and Languages, College of Arts and Sciences.
Objectives
Educational Objective
Through the study and analysis of past, present, and emerging Hispanic cultures–their languages, literatures, and
histories
• Study the major movements and writers from Spain, and the United States (Latino and Chicano) and Latin
America.
• Become familiar with the characteristics of literary movements, contemporary literary trends, such as the
nature of literary genres, sometimes fixed, and sometimes changing. At the same time, acquire literary terms
in each genre.
• Dominate techniques, writing strategies, and demonstrate a critical and responsible attitude to the Spanish
language.
• Writing research and analytical papers (short and medium length) with evidence that the student implements
the methodological basis of literary studies: a clear and attractive thesis, critical dialogue, the original
proposal, optimal development of ideas, and an effective conclusion.
• Increase linguistic proficiency and the history of the Spanish language. Study the sound system, the sentence
patterns, the historical evolution, and the regional variants.
Our online Master of Arts in Spanish is designed to provide students with a broad background in Spanish language,
literature, culture, linguistics, and teaching language methodology. Through a combination of core courses taught
exclusively in Spanish, students develop mastery in these fields, preparing themselves for increased cultural
competence in the global workplace and greater competitiveness in doctoral programs in Hispanic studies, literature,
Spanish linguistics, and language instruction. The program enables students to learn research methods, enhance
language skills, and acquire a scholarly view of the Spanish-speaking world's culture, literature, and linguistics.
Designed with working people and parents in mind, our program is delivered in an asynchronous online format that
allows them to complete coursework anywhere – even outside the United States – at any time of day. This is a non-
thesis option program.
Regular Admission
• A bachelor's degree in Spanish or related area from an accredited institution.
• GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours leading toward a bachelor's degree.
• Official transcripts.
Applicants who do not met the criteria for regular admission may be admitted conditionally. An applicant who meets
one of the following criteria may be admitted with conditional status.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• GPA of at least 2.5 in the last 60 credits hours leading toward a bachelor's degree.
o Minimum GRE score of 150 (or higher in Verbal and Quantitative section).
o The student has a Minor in Spanish.
o The student has 12 hours of upper-level Spanish undergraduate coursework.
o Essay in Spanish (Candidates who do not have a BA or a minor in Spanish or related area from an
accredited university must write a six page essay in MLA format. This writing sample must be
written in Spanish on a topic of literature or linguistics of the Spanish-speaking world,
including Hispanics in the USA.)
o Note: For candidates submitting an essay: Based on revisions by the Head of the Program or an
assigned faculty member, a candidate might be recommended to enroll in additional undergraduate
courses to complete preparation for graduate work.
• Official Transcripts
Official Transcripts
Official copies of transcripts must come directly from the school in a sealed envelope and can be mailed to:
UT Permian Basin
Office of Admissions
4901 E. University Blvd.
Odessa, TX 79762
Official transcripts in electronic format can be sent to [email protected].
Graduation Requirements
Students are required to complete 30 semester credit hours. (See list of courses required below.) The MA degree must
be completed within 8 years.

Bilingualism is a valuable skill in the daily interactions of modern life, but it can also be a tremendous professional
asset. The Spanish-speaking population in the United States has surpassed 60 million. As Spanish language skills
become increasingly applicable to nearly every profession, mastering Spanish can potentially double your
opportunities. These increased employment prospects are just one of the professional rewards our online MA in
Spanish can help you reap. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that master's degree graduates earn
almost 20% more and have higher employment rates than those with an undergraduate degree alone.
Careers for MA in Spanish Graduates

While Spanish proficiency can be advantages in any career, many students with an MA in Spanish pursue careers as:
• Translators/Interpreters
• Bilingual Educators and College Professors
• Government Employees
• Diplomatic Personnel
• Writers/Editors
• Content Developers

Candidates for the Master of Arts degree in Spanish must complete 30 credits of graduate work divided as follows.
One Course in Literary Theory (3 sch)

• SPAN 6300 Literary Criticism and Research Methods (3) sch
Two Courses in Spanish Linguistics (6 sch)

• SPAN 6321 History of the Spanish Language (3) sch and/or
• SPAN 6331 New World, Peninsular, and Spanish Dialectology (3) sch and/or
• SPAN 6314 Advanced Phonetics (3) sch
• SPAN 6362 Hispanic Sociolinguistics
Two Courses in Spanish-American Literature (6 sch)

• SPAN 6322 Contemporary Mexican Literature (3) sch and/or
• SPAN 6342 20th Century Spanish-American Prose (3) sch and/or
• SPAN 6343 20th Century Spanish-American Poetry (3) sch and/or
• SPAN 6352 Mexican-American Literature (3) sch
Two Courses in Peninsular Literature (6 sch)

• SPAN 6333 Spanish Romanticism and Realism (3) sch and/or
• SPAN 6361 Spanish Literature in the Golden Age (3) sch and/or
• SPAN 6353 Novelists of Post-War Spain (3) sch
Three Additional Courses from the Categories Above or Newly

Developed (9 sch)
NOTE: SPAN 6389 Selected Topics* can be taken as a core course or as a support course as needed, depending on
the content area (Spanish American literature, Peninsular literature, Linguistics, or Language instruction). Courses on
this list can be taken as electives if they do not count toward core courses. One of these 3 courses from the English
graduate program can be taken as an elective course: ENGL 6352 Topics in Poetry, ENGL 6353 Topics in Drama,
ENGL 6377 History of Poetics.

The Spanish Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) allows academically qualified students to complete a bachelor's
degree in Spanish and a master's degree in Spanish on an accelerated timeline, graduating sooner than in traditional
programs. Qualified undergraduate students will be able to complete a portion of the required graduate coursework for
the Spanish Master's degree while studying for their Spanish Bachelor's degree. Upon completion of all undergraduate
degree requirements, the student is admitted to the Spanish graduate program, where the remaining Master's degree
Spanish AMP Requirements

(In addition to the general AMP requirements)
• Students must discuss their options with the BA Spanish Advisor and MA Spanish Coordinator before
enrolling in classes each semester. Final decisions on which courses to take and how many hours to complete
each semester will be determined by the BA Spanish Advisor and MA Spanish Coordinator based on factors
like transfer credit, academic history, courses offered, etc.
• A minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 must be maintained for continuation in the graduate program.
Spanish AMP Withdrawal and Dismissal Policies

(In addition to the general AMP withdrawal and dismissal policies)
• A student may withdraw from the AMP program at any time by informing the AMP coordinator, Graduate
Studies Office, and the registrar office in writing.
earn less than a B for a second time, they will be dismissed from the program. If they earn less than a C in a
graduate course they will be dismissed from the program.
Special Education (Online), MA
Administrative Unit
This degree is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies through the faculty of Special Education, Department of
Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education.
Objectives
The Master of Arts in Special Education prepares proficient and skilled professionals for careers as special educators in
the school setting and other related disability fields. Students seeking initial certification in special education may be
required to take additional courses as required by the state of Texas.
Regular Admission
• Essay submitted and reviewed: "What skills and characteristics do you have that will make you successful in
graduate school and the special education field?"
• Essay submitted and reviewed: "What skills and characteristics do you have that will make you successful in
graduate school and the special education field?"
o Statement related to the circumstances surrounding your lower GPA and why you believe you are
ready for graduate studies (at least one page in length) AND two professional letters of
recommendation, both should be from school administrators who have supervised your work in the
classroom. If you can only secure one from such a person, the second must be a professional letter
from someone who can speak to your capacity to be a special education teacher. May also consider
cultural components including, but not limited to, English as a second language, weak academic
preparation that can be remediated, student motivation and desire to succeed, evidence of success in
career field (e.g., teaching or service awards), and/or candidate's diverse experiences and
perspectives.

Core Requirements
Special Education Core Requirements

(Students seeking initial teaching certification will need to contact their advisor for specific course substitutions.)
• EDSP 6339 Foundations of Special Education 3 sch

• EDSP 6341 Behavior Management and Social Skills 3 sch
• EDSP 6343 Programs and Practices for Exceptional Learners 3 sch
• EDSP 6344 Methods for Teaching Exceptional Learner 3 sch
• EDSP 6345 Transition Programming for Exceptional Learners 3 sch
• EDSP 6346 Foundation and Legal Aspects of Special Education 3 sch
• EDSP 6347 Characteristics of ASD and Developmental Disorders 3 sch
• EDSP 6352 Technology and School Change 3 sch
Culminating Experiences
• EDSP 6397 Research in Special Education 3 sch
Autism and Developmental Disabilities (Online)

The Master of Arts in Special Education option in Autism and Developmental Disabilities prepares proficient and
skilled professionals for careers which focus on autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities in early
childhood. Students seeking initial certification in special education will be required to take additional courses as
required by the State of Texas.

Core Requirements
• EDUC 6202 Cultural Proficiency 3 sch
Special Education Core Requirements

Autism Specification
• EDSP 6348 Curriculum and Instruction for Autism Spectrum Disorder 3 sch
• EDSP 6349 Autism Across the Lifespan 3 sch
• EDSP 6315 Parent Involvement in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 3 sch
• EDSP 6392 Practicum: Diagnostician 3 sch
Educational Diagnostician
The Master of Arts in Special Education prepares proficient and skilled professionals for careers in special education
school setting and other related disability fields. Additionally, the Professional Educational Diagnostician licensure is
available to students with prior teaching experience in either general or special education; however, all candidates must
be certified in special education prior to exit from the program. Please note candidates must complete 9 hours of
assessment coursework on campus during the second semester of study.

College of Education Core Requirements (9 sch)
Special Education Core Requirements (24 sch)

• EDSP 6347 Characteristics of ASD and Developmental Disorders 3 sch
• EDSP 6315 Parent Involvement in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 3 sch
Additional Coursework for Professional Educational

Diagnostician licensure (12 sch)
• EDSP 6386 Learning Theory & Assessment 3 sch
• EDSP 6394 Cognitive Assessment 3 sch
• EDSP 6395 Seminar: Professional Practice 3 sch
• EDSP 6392 Practicum: Diagnostician 3 sch
Extended Reality for Special Populations

The Extended reality for special populations track/University certificate in the Special Education MA program is
designed to provide educators with the skills and access to extended reality resources in a focused way that will make
learning accessible for students with varying abilities. To complete this track/certificate, the student must take the
following courses in our Special Education program.

• EDSP 6349 Autism Across the Lifespan 3 sch
• EDSP 6396 Practicum in Extended Reality 3 sch
Special Education, Autism/Developmental Disability

Certificate
This option is available as a stand-alone certificate for teachers and related service providers who already have a
graduate degree.

• EDSP 6315 Parent Involvement in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3) sch
• EDSP 6348 Curriculum and Instruction for Autism Spectrum Disorder (3) sch
• EDSP 6349 Autism Across the Lifespan (3) sch
• EDSP 6393 Practicum: Autism/Developmental Disabilities (3) sch
Superintendent Certification Preparation

The faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership of the College of Education (COE) propose to offer the
Stackable Graduate Certificate (SGC) in Superintendent Certification Preparation.
A student qualifies for an SGC in Superintendent Certification Preparation if the student takes the four (4) approved
EDLD focus courses highlighted on the table below.
EDLD 6473 Superintendency and the school board
EDLD 6475 Education and Sociolcultural
EDLD 6462 District School Finance
EDLD 6464 Educational Change and Design of Facilities
Teacher Certification/Post-Baccalaureate Alternative Program

(non-degree)
Administrative Unit
Administered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education. Advising and all processing for
certification are completed through the College of Education's certification office.
Objectives
To prepare students who desire teaching credentials in Texas and who already hold a bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor's degree from an acredited institution of higher education
• GPA of at least 2.50 overall or in the last 60 credit hours of your bachlor's degree
• Completed at least 12 semester credit hours in the teaching content area of the certificate the applicant is
seeking (15 hours if seeking to certify in math or science)
o An applicant who does not meet the 2.50 GPA requirement or who has not cmpleted a minimum of
12 or 15 semester credit hours in the teaching content area must provide a passing score on a
TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in the content area to be considered for admission. A
pass score on a TExES test in the content area taken while enrolled in another EPP will also be
acceptable.
• TSI status complete (exempt by bachelor's degree);
• Evidence of English language proficiency (met by U.S. Bachelor's degree or higher);
• Essay of 1-2 pages addressing why you want to be a teacher and the characteristics and experiences that make
you a good candidate for the Fast Track program.
Please be aware that: Pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC) §22.083/§22.0835, candidates must undergo a
criminal history background check prior to clinical teaching and prior to employment as an educator. Any negative
legal history, as defined by the State Board for Educator Certification (Texas Administrative Code §249.16) may
jeopardize your ability to obtain a certificate and to teach or be employed as an educator. You may request a
preliminary criminal history evaluation by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) if you believe you may be ineligible for
educator certification due to a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense. There is
currently a $55 fee for this optional service.
Teacher Certification with a Masters Degree

Teaching certification may be earned in conjunction with a master's degree for candidates who meet the criteria for
admission to an Education graduate program. Qualified students seeking certification as an elementary teacher or
middle grades teacher may apply their graduate-level certification coursework toward the requirements for the Master
of Arts in Reading or Master of Arts in Professional Education. Qualified students seeking certification as a secondary
or middle grades teacher may apply their graduate-level certification coursework toward the requirements for the
Master of Arts in Professional Education. Contact the College of Education's Admission Counselor for more
information about these options.
Teacher Certification Areas

Elementary Core Subjects EC-6, with optional supplements in Bilingual, ESL, or Special Education
Core Subjects 4-8, with optional supplements in Bilingual, ESL, or Special Education
Middle Grades
English Language Arts and Reading; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies
Chemistry; Computer Science; English Language Arts and Reading; History; Life Science
Secondary
(Biology); Mathematics; Physical Science; Science; Social Studies; Speech; Journalism
All Levels Art; Music; Physical Education; Spanish; Special Education
+ Supplemental Certifications in Bilingual, ESL or Special Education may be added to any certification
Teacher Certification Preparation Requirements

Elementary Teacher Certification Grades EC-6
• EDUC 6300 Instructional Methods and Processes (3) sch
• EDUC 6330 Theories of Curriculum and Instruction (3) sch
• * EDRD 6315 Foundations of Reading and Literacy (3) sch or
• EDRD 6317 Materials, Methods and Media in Reading (3) sch or
• EDRD 6323 Advanced Problems in Reading (3) sch
• EDUC 6302 Cultural Diversity in Education and the Social Sciences (3) sch
• ** EDUC 6304 Educational Psychology (3) sch
• EDUC 4693; EDUC 4694 Teaching Internship I and Teaching Internship II
or EDUC 4381 Student Teaching
• *Candidates for Bilingual certification replace EDRD 6315/EDRD 6317/EDRD 6323 with EDBI
6325 Teaching Language Arts and Reading to Spanish Speakers and replace EDUC 6302 with EDBI
6324 Teaching Science, Math, and Social Studies to Spanish Speakers.
*Candidates for ESL certification replace EDUC 6302 with EDBI 6326 Methods of Teaching ESL or EDBI
6327 Advance Problems in ESL.
**Candidates for Special Education certification will replace EDUC 6304 with EDSP 6343 Programs and Practices for
Exceptional Learners or EDSP 6344 Methods of Teaching for Exceptional Learners.
Middle Grades Teacher Certification Grades 4-8

• * EDRD 6315 Foundations of Reading and Literacy (3) sch or
• EDRD 6317 Materials, Methods and Media in Reading (3) sch
• * EDUC 6302 Cultural Diversity in Education and the Social Sciences (3) sch
• ** EDUC 6304 Educational Psychology (3) sch
*Candidates for Bilingual certification replace EDRD 6315/EDRD 6317/EDRD 6323 with EDBI 6325 Teaching
Language Arts and Reading to Spanish Speakers and replace EDUC 6302 with EDBI 6324 Teaching Science, Math,
and Social Studies to Spanish Speakers.
Secondary Teacher Certification Grades 7-12

• EDRD 6319 Content Area Literacy (3) sch or
• EDRD 6315 Foundations of Reading and Literacy (3) sch
• * EDUC 6302 Cultural Diversity in Education and the Social Sciences (3) sch
• EDUC 6304 Educational Psychology (3) sch
All-Level Teacher Certification Grades EC-12

• EDRD 6319 Content Area Literacy (3) sch or
• EDRD 6315 Foundations of Reading and Literacy (3) sch
• *EDUC 6302 Cultural Diversity in Education and the Social Sciences (3) sch
• **EDUC 6304 Educational Psychology (3) sch
Internship or Clinical Teaching Requirements

The appropriate subject-specific TExES examination of content knowledge must be passed prior to being admitted to
internship. In addition, at least three preparation courses and 30 clock hours of field experience must be completed.
Intern teachers are contracted employees of a school district and receive the regular salary and benefits of a first-
year teacher. The internship period is for one school year, either fall-spring or spring-fall. Individuals who prefer a
more gradual entry into teaching may elect to do traditional student teaching (which is unpaid) instead of the internship.
Every effort is made to maintain consistency between the programs offered by the College of Education and the
requirements for certification established by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification. However, the state
requirements for certifications may change more frequently than published degree requirements, and it is critical that
candidates consult their advisors and the UT Permian Basin Certification Officer regularly.
Graduate Faculty
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Harold C. Abrams, Associate Professor of Public Administration, MPA Program Coordinator and Department Chair
PhD (1991), New York University
[email protected]
Perla Ábrego Quintero, Associate Professor of Spanish and Program Coordinator

PhD (2011), Vanderbilt University
[email protected]
Donald M. Allen, Emeritus Professor of Biology
PhD (1970), University of Oregon
[email protected]
Cynthia Anderson, Assistant Professor of Counseling
BS Ed, Texas State University; MS, University of Houston-Victoria; PhD(2020), St. Mary's University
[email protected]
Sophia Andres, Professor of English, Kathlyn Cosper Dunagan Professor in the Humanities, English Program
Coordinator
PhD (1985), University of Edinburgh, Scotland
[email protected]
Ethel M. Arzu, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
BS, University of Belize; M Ed, Ed D (2013), University of North Florida
[email protected]
Maria Avalos, Associate Professor of Counseling, Program Coordinator and Chair

PhD, University of Texas at Austin;Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Texas; Nat'l Certified Counselor,
USA
[email protected]
Rebecca Babcock, William and Ordelle Watts Professor of English

PhD (2005), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
[email protected]
Kevin Badgett, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Program Coordinator and Chair
BA, Pepperdine University; MS, EdD (2011), University of Houston-Clear Lake
[email protected]
Steven Beach, Professor of Finance, Dean of College of Business,

PhD (1999)Washington State University
[email protected]
Donna Beuk, Professor of Nursing, Dean of College of Health Sciences and Human Performance
EdD University of Alabama

[email protected]
Scott A. Carson, Associate Professor of Economics

PhD (1998), University of Utah
[email protected]
Derek Catsam, Professor of History & Kathlyn Cosper Dunagan Professor in the Humanities
PhD (2003), Ohio University
[email protected]
Wei-Ju Chen, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Program Coordinator

PhD (2017), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
[email protected]
Roy Counts, Associate Professor of Accounting and MPA Program Coordinator

PhD (2005), Texas Tech University
[email protected]
Mei-Zhen Cui, Professor of Biology

PhD (1990), Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
[email protected]
Raj Dakshinamurthy, Associate Vice President for Research, Dean of Graduate Studies, and Professor of Chemistry
PhD, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
[email protected]
Larry G. Daniel, Professor of Educational Leadership and Dean of the College of Education
PhD (1989), University of New Orleans
[email protected]
Amin Davoodi, Assistant Professor of Bilingual and ESL Education

PhD Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA (2021)
[email protected]
James Eldridge, Professor of Kinesiology

BA, Texas Lutheran College; MA, Southwest Texas State University; EdD (1996), University of Houston
[email protected]
Craig Emmert, Associate Professor of Political Science and Assistant Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
PhD (1989), Florida State University
[email protected]
Tomas Espinosa, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of ESL/Bilingual Education

PhD, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (2020).
[email protected]
Paul Feit, Professor of Mathematics and Chair

PhD (1985), Princeton University
[email protected]
Marlon Fick, Associate Professor of English and Chair of Literature and Languages
PhD (1992), University of Kansas
[email protected]
John Fisher, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Program Coordinator

PhD(2016) Walden University
[email protected]
Forrest W. Flocker, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

PhD (1996), University of Missouri of Science and Technology.
[email protected]
Michael Frawley, Associate Professor of History

PhD (2014) Louisiana State University
[email protected]
Lili Gai, Associate Professor of Marketing

PhD (2014), University of North Texas
[email protected]
John Garza, Assistant Professor of Mathematics

PhD (2008) University of Texas Austin
[email protected]
Paula Gutierrez, Lecturer of Biology
MS (2012), Univeristy of Texas Permian Basin

[email protected]
Paul J. Haensly, Associate Professor of Finance

PhD (1994), University of North Texas
[email protected]
Joanna Hadjicostandi, Professor of Sociology, Sociology Program Coordinator
PhD Northeastern University (1987)

[email protected]
Molla Hasan, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department

PhD (2017), Texas Tech University, TX
[email protected]
David Hembry, Assistant Professor of Biology
PhD (2012), University of California, Berkeley
[email protected]
Doug Henderson, Professor of Biology and Program Coordinator

PhD (1993), University of Texas at Austin
[email protected]
Miles Henderson, Assistant Professor of Geology
PhD (2018), University of Tennessee - Knoxville
[email protected]
Joonghyeok Heo, Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology

PhD (2013), Texas A&M University- College Station
[email protected]
Ethel Hernandez, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

BS (2002), University of Belize; EdD (2013), University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
[email protected]
Christopher Hiatt, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Program Coordinator

PhD (2007), University of Southern California.
[email protected]
Imane Hijal-Moghrabi, Assistant Professor of Public Administration

PhD (2015), University of Texas at Dallas
[email protected]
Jamie S. Hughes, Professor of Psychology and Chair

PhD (2010), New Mexico State University
[email protected]
Roy Hurst, Professor of Professional Education, Program Coordinator and Associate Dean
PhD (1994), University of Southern Mississippi
[email protected]
Richard G. Kiekbusch, Associate Professor of Criminology
PhD (1973), University of Notre Dame
[email protected]
Gae E. Kovalick, Associate Professor of Biology

PhD (1984), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
[email protected]
Shelly Landreth, Assistant Professor of Literacy

BA, MLS, EdD (2019), Sam Houston State University
[email protected]
Haesun Lee, Professor of Computer Science

PhD (1997), Illinois Institute of Technology
[email protected]
Ilhyun Lee, Professor of Computer Science and Chair

PhD (1996), Illinois Institute of Technology
[email protected]
Ana Martinez-Catsam, Professor of History, Program Coordinator and Chair

PhD (2003), Texas Tech University
[email protected]
Ariel McField, Assistant Professor of Psychology

PhD (2021), Prairie View A&M University
[email protected]
Scott McKay, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
PhD (1995), Florida Institute of Technology

[email protected]
Jose Antonio Moreno, Associate Professor of Spanish

PhD, University of Kansas
[email protected]
David Morris, Associate Professor of Kinesiology

PhD (2004), University of New Mexico
[email protected]
Robert Morrison, Assistant Professor of Business

PhD (2008), Indiana State University; PhD (2015), University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
[email protected]
Bruce Oliver Newsome, Assistant Professor of Political Science

Ph.D. (2007), University of Reading
[email protected]
Dongfang Nie, Assistant Professor of Accounting

PhD (2019) University of North Texas
[email protected]
Athenia Oldham, Associate Professor of Biology and Department Chair

PhD (2010), University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
[email protected]
James N. Olson, Professor of Psychology
PhD (1974), University of California-Los Angeles
[email protected]
Prakash Pai, Associate Professor of Finance

PhD (2004), Kent State University
[email protected]
Gary Ryan Peckham, Assistant Professor of Managment

BS, Texas A&M University; MBA, University of Texas Dallas; DBA (2018), University of Liverpool
[email protected]
Irene H. Perry, Lecturer of Biology
MS (1994) Texas A&M Univeristy
[email protected]
Robert L. Perry, Associate Professor of Political Science

PhD (1995), Texas A&M University
[email protected]
William H. Price, Associate Professor of Management

BBA, Eastern New Mexico State University; MS, Gonzaga University; DBA (2001), Nova Southeastern University
[email protected]
Todd Richardson, Professor of English

PhD (2002), University of South Carolina
[email protected]
Kara Rosenblatt, Associate Professor of Special Education, Program Coordinator and Chair
PhD (2009) University of Central Florida
[email protected]
R. Nichole Rougeau-Vanderford, Senior Lecturer English

PhD (2005), Louisiana State University
[email protected]
Lokesh Saharan, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

PhD (2017), the University of Texas at Dallas.
[email protected]
Myra Salcedo, Senior Lecturer English

PhD (2014) University of Texas Arlington
[email protected]
Yolanda Salgado, Associate Professor of Bilingual Education, Program Coordinator and Chair
PhD (2008), New Mexico State University
[email protected]
Anshu Saran, Professor of Marketing, Director of Graduate Programs

PhD, The University of Texas Pan American
[email protected]
R. Douglas Spence, Associate Professor of Biology
[email protected]
Roland Spickermann, Associate Professor of History

PhD (1994), University of Michigan
[email protected]
Carol Sullivan, Associate Professor of Accounting

[email protected]
Robert Trentham, Senior Lecturer of Geology

BS, MA, City College of New York; DGS (1981), University of Texas El Paso
[email protected]
Md Salah Uddin, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

PhD (2016), Masters (2016), University of North Texas
[email protected]
Rodney Uzat, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
PhD (1999), University of Southern Mississippi
[email protected]
Nima Vafai, Assistant Professor of Finance
PhD, University of Texas at Arlington
[email protected]
Sumit Verma, Assistant Professor of Geophysics

PhD (2015), University of Oklahoma
[email protected]
Justin Vollet, Assistant Professor of Psychology

PhD (2017), Portland State University
[email protected]
Jeffrey Washburn, Assistant Professor of History
PhD (2020), University of Mississippi
[email protected]
Sarah Shawn Watson, Associate Professor of English

PhD (1983), Cornell University
[email protected]
Mark Wildermuth, Dunagan Professor of English

PhD (1991), University of Wisconsin-Madison
[email protected]
Steve T. Wilson, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
PhD Criminal Justice University of Nebraska (2005)
[email protected]
Tara Wilson, Assistant Professor of Literacy and Program Coordinator

EdD (2015) Sam Houston State University
[email protected]
Heng Xie, Assistant Professor of Management
PhD, University of North Texas
[email protected]
Chunhao (Howard) Xu, Assistant Professor Accountancy
PhD, Texas Tech University (2020)
[email protected]
Xue Xu, Professor of Biology

PhD (1989) Tokyo Institue of Technology
[email protected]
Quan Yuan,Professor of Computer Science

PhD (2009), Florida Atlantic University
[email protected]
Michael S. Zavada, Professor of Biology

PhD (1982), University of Connecticut
[email protected]
Jingbo Zhang, Assistant Professor College of Business Marketing Program
PhD, University of Arkansas
[email protected]
Xinyun Zhu, Associate Professor of Mathematics

PhD (2005), Oklahoma State University
[email protected]
Mohamed K. Zobaa, Assistant Professor of Geology

PhD (2011) Missouri University of Science and Technology
[email protected]
Thomas Dynneson, Professor of Education, Emeritus, 1973-1995.

Patricio Jaramillo, Professor of Education, Emeritus.
Edwin Kurtz, Professor of Life Science, Emeritus, 1972-1989.
Stanley Marcus, Professor of Art, Emeritus, 1973-1992.
James A. Nickel, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Emeritus, 1972-1993.
Robert Colbert Rhodes, Professor of Sociology, Emeritus, 1975-2002.
Frank N. Samponaro, Professor of History, Emeritus, 1974-1999.
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Courses
ACCT 6301 Accounting Analysis
ACCT 6302 Contemporary Control Systems
ACCT 6304 Governmental and not-for-profit Accounting
ACCT 6305 Topics in Financial Accounting
ACCT 6310 Energy Accounting
ACCT 6311 Information Systems Management
ACCT 6312 Accounting Theory
ACCT 6313 Professional Ethics
ACCT 6314 Applied Accounting Research
ACCT 6315 Topics in Federal Income Tax
ACCT 6316 Topics in Auditing
ACCT 6320 Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting
ACCT 6374 Professional Accountancy Capstone I
ACCT 6375 Professional Accountancy Capstone II

ACCT 6389 Selected Topics in Accounting
ACCT 6391 Contract Study in Accounting
ACCT 6392 Experiential Learning
ACCT 6398 Master's Project
ACCT 6399 Master's Thesis
ATTR 5310 Social Determinants of Health
ATTR 6130 Concepts of Behavioral Health
ATTR 6185 Exam Preparation I
ATTR 6186 Exam Preparation II
ATTR 6220 Introduction to Patient Assessment
ATTR 6230 Orthopedic Pathophysiology
ATTR 6250 Foundations of Therapeutic Interventions
ATTR 6260 Healthcare Informatics
ATTR 6295 Clinical Experience I
ATTR 6296 Clinical Experience II
ATTR 6297 Clinical Experience III
ATTR 6298 Clinical Experience IV
ATTR 6299 Clinical Experience V
ATTR 6310 Functional Anatomy
ATTR 6325 Emergency Procedures and Acute Care
ATTR 6340 Analysis of Movement
ATTR 6375 Foundations of Evidence Based Practice
ATTR 6385 Human Factors in Ergonomics

ATTR 6390 Leadership and Transition to Practice
ATTR 6395 Ergonomic Applications
ATTR 6410 Assessment and Management I
ATTR 6420 Assessment and Management II
ATTR 6430 Assessment and Management III
ATTR 6440 Assessment and Management of Non-orthopedic Conditions
ATTR 6465 Manual Therapy
BIOL 6300 Bacteriology
BIOL 6301 Studies In Virology
BIOL 6303 Principles of Nutrition
BIOL 6305 Bio Analytics
BIOL 6322 Molecular Biology
BIOL 6323 Immunology
BIOL 6330 Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
BIOL 6332 Plant Taxonomy
BIOL 6340 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 6345 Developmental Biology
BIOL 6350 Advances in Animal Physiology
BIOL 6356 Neuroscience
BIOL 6371 Advances in Ecology
BIOL 6375 Advances in Animal Behavior
BIOL 6389 Selected Topics
BIOL 6391 Contract Study

BIOL 6392 Research in Biology
BIOL 6399 Masters Thesis
BUSI 6302 Business Data Analytics
BUSI 6325 International Business
BUSI 6340 Global Entrepreneurship
CHLD 6309 Family and School Interactions
CHLD 6310 Motor Development
CHLD 6311 Social Development and Learning
CHLD 6314 Language Development in the Young Child
CHLD 6315 Early Intervention
CHLD 6341 Child/Adolescent Psychology
CHLD 6342 Development of Creativity
CHLD 6352 The Exceptional Child
COSC 6310 Computer Systems Architecture
COSC 6315 Database Systems
COSC 6320 Data Modeling and Mining
COSC 6325 Advanced Operating Systems and Real-time Computing
COSC 6350 Wireless Security
COSC 6351 Computer Forensics
COSC 6360 Software Engineering in Distributed Environments
COSC 6370 Networking
COSC 6375 Distributed Systems

COSC 6378 Computer and Network Security
COSC 6380 Programming Languages and Concurrency Issues
COSC 6385 Analysis of Algorithms
COSC 6389 Selected Topics
COSC 6390 Theory of Computation
COSC 6391 Contract Study
COSC 6398 Project
COSC 6399 Thesis
COUN 6094 Comprehensive Counselor Examination
COUN 6365 Play Therapy Basics
COUN 6366 Advanced Play Therapy
COUN 6367 Sandtray
COUN 6370 Life Span Development
COUN 6371 Prof. Orientation & Ethics
COUN 6372 Counseling Theory
COUN 6373 Career Development and Counseling
COUN 6374 Assessment and Appraisal Strategies
COUN 6375 Advanced Abnormal Human Behavior
COUN 6376 Research Design in Education and Social Sciences
COUN 6377 Counseling Techniques
COUN 6378 Group Theory and Practice
COUN 6379 Multicultural Counseling and Advocacy
COUN 6380 Addictions Counseling

COUN 6381 Trauma, Crisis and Grief Counseling
COUN 6382 Couples and Family Counseling
COUN 6383 Child and Adolescent Counseling
COUN 6384 Consultation and Program Development
COUN 6385 Advanced Principles in School Counseling
COUN 6386 Advanced Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling
COUN 6387 Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment
COUN 6389 Counseling - Special Topics
COUN 6391 Practicum
COUN 6392 Internship I
COUN 6393 Internship II
COUN 6394 Comprehensive Evaluation
COUN 6395 Counseling Seminar
COUN 6399 Thesis - Counseling
CJAD 6301 Crime and Criminal Justice
CJAD 6302 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
CJAD 6303 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
CJAD 6304 Public Administration in Criminal Justice
CJAD 6310 Public Policy
CJAD 6330 Women and Minorities in the Administration of Criminal Justice
CJAD 6331 Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution
CJAD 6335 Restorative Justice and Social Change
CJAD 6340 Contemporary Problems and Issues In Police Administration

CJAD 6341 Policy and Diversity
CJAD 6350 Contemporary Problems and Issues in Correctional Administration
CJAD 6351 Comparative Criminal Justice System
CJAD 6360 Contemporary Legal Issues In Criminal Justice Administration
CJAD 6361 Advanced Constitutional Law
CJAD 6362 Civil Liability For Criminal Justice Administrators
CJAD 6389 Special Topics in Criminal Justice Administration
CJAD 6391 Contact Study
CJAD 6399 Master's Thesis
ECON 6301 Economic Analysis
ECON 6302 Forecasting Business Conditions
ECON 6332 Labor Economics
ECON 6389 Selected Topics in Economics
ECON 6391 Contract Study in Economics
EDUC 6300 Instructional Methods and Processes
EDUC 6301 Philosophy of Education
EDUC 6302 Cultural Diversity in Education and the Social Sciences
EDUC 6303 Human Growth and Development
EDUC 6304 Educational Psychology
EDUC 6305 Research Design in Education and the Social Sciences
EDUC 6329 Language Development and Acquisition
EDUC 6330 Theories of Curriculum and Instruction
EDUC 6335 Innovations in Teaching Science and Mathematics

EDUC 6336 Current Issues in Teaching Science and Mathematics
EDUC 6342 Foundations in Gifted and Talented Education
EDUC 6343 Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children
EDUC 6347 Methods of Teaching Gifted and Talented Students
EDUC 6389 Selected Topics
EDUC 6391 Contract Study
EDUC 6392 Practicum: Learning Disabilities
EDUC 6393 Internship: Diagnostician
EDUC 6395 Seminar
EDUC 6397 Research in Education
EDUC 6398 Master's Study
EDUC 6399 Thesis
MUSI 6111 Recital Document
MUSI 6240 Ensemble Pedagogy Topics
MUSI 6241 Conducting Recital
MUSI 6245 Ensemble Repertoire Topics
MUSI 6250 Ensemble Conducting
MUSI 6300 Topics in Music History
MUSI 6333 Music Research Methods and Materials
MUSI 6342 Choral Literature
MUSI 6390 Psychology and Philosophy of Music
EDBI 6315 Parent Involvement in Bilingual/ESL Education
EDBI 6323 History and Politics in Bilingual Education

EDBI 6324 Teaching Science, Social Studies and Math in Spanish
EDBI 6325 Teaching Language Arts and Reading for Spanish Speakers
EDBI 6326 Methods of Teaching ESL
EDBI 6327 Issues and Advanced Problems in English as a Second Language
EDBI 6392 Practicum: Bilingual/ESL
EDBI 6395 Seminar: Seminar in Bilingual/ESL Education
EDBI 6397 Research in Education
EDBI 6398 Master's Study: Bilingual/ESL
EDBI 6399 Thesis: Bilingual/ESL
EDEC 6310 Teaching Math and Science to Young Children
EDEC 6311 Program Development in Early Childhood Education
EDEC 6312 Development of the Whole Child
EDEC 6314 Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education
EDEC 6315 Young Exceptional Learners
EDEC 6316 Early Literacy
EDEC 6389 Selected Topics
EDEC 6395 Seminar
EDEC 6397 Research in Education
EDEC 6398 Master's Study
EDRD 6305 Research Design in Reading Education
EDRD 6315 Foundations of Reading and Literacy
EDRD 6317 Materials, Methods and Media in Reading
EDRD 6318 Analysis and Selection of Literature

EDRD 6319 Content Area Literacy
EDRD 6320 Vocabulary and Spelling Practicum
EDRD 6321 Reading Diagnosis Practicum
EDRD 6322 Problems in Literacy
EDRD 6323 Advanced Problems in Reading
EDRD 6324 Leadership in Literacy
EDRD 6333 Clinical & Remedial Reading Practicum
EDRD 6392 Practicum: Reading
EDRD 6397 Research in Education
EDRD 6397 Research in Literacy
EDRD 6398 Master's Study
EDRD 6399 Thesis
EDLD 6360 School Finance
EDLD 6361 School Law
EDLD 6363 Administration of Special Programs
EDLD 6365 School Public Relations
EDLD 6367 Theories of Educational Leadership
EDLD 6368 Principalship
EDLD 6369 School Human Resources Management
EDLD 6370 Instructional Leadership
EDLD 6371 Advancing Educational Leadership
EDLD 6372 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System
EDLD 6392 Practicum I

EDLD 6393 Practicum: Leadership
EDLD 6395 Seminar: Applied Research in Educational Leadership
EDLD 6462 District School Finance
EDLD 6464 Educational Change and Design of Facilities
EDLD 6473 Superintendency & the School Board
EDLD 6475 Education and Sociocultural Change
ENGL 6195 Portfolio
ENGL 6302 American Romanticism
ENGL 6303 American Realism
ENGL 6304 American Literature, 1900-1945
ENGL 6305 American Literature, 1945 to the Present
ENGL 6310 American Nature Writing
ENGL 6321 British Literature to 1660
ENGL 6323 British Literature, 19th Century
ENGL 6324 British Literature, 1900 to the Present
ENGL 6330 Literature and Mythology
ENGL 6333 Border Literature and Theory
ENGL 6351 Topics in Fiction
ENGL 6352 Topics in Drama
ENGL 6353 Topics in Poetry
ENGL 6354 Topics in Non-Fiction
ENGL 6357 Writing Center Theory and Practice

ENGL 6369 Studies in a Major Author
ENGL 6372 Rhetoric and Composition
ENGL 6377 History of Poetics
ENGL 6390 Directed Reading
ENGL 6391 Contract Study
ENGL 6399 Thesis or Article Research
ENPM 6307 Engineering Project Management
FINA 6320 Financial Management
FINA 6321 Corporate Finance & Strategy
FINA 6322 Management of Financial Institutions
FINA 6325 Financial Deriatives I
FINA 6327 Investments
FINA 6328 Contemporary Issues in Financial Management
FINA 6330 International Finance
FINA 6331 Energy Finance
FINA 6335 Energy Investments and Risk Management
FINA 6389 Selected Topics in Finance
FINA 6391 Contract Study in Finance
FINA 6392 Internship in FINA
GEOL 6170 Graduate Workshop
GEOL 6301 Sedimentary Organic Matter
GEOL 6302 SOM Research Methods

GEOL 6303 Scientific Communication
GEOL 6305 Advanced Structural Geology and Tectonics
GEOL 6307 Carbonate Petrology, Petrography, and Diagenesis
GEOL 6308 Carbonate Depositional Systems and Sequence Stratigraphy
GEOL 6311 Clastic Petrology, Petrography, and Diagenesis
GEOL 6312 Clastic Depositional Systems and Sequence Stratigraphy
GEOL 6314 Micropaleontology
GEOL 6317 Geology of the Permian Basin
GEOL 6318 Oceanography
GEOL 6321 3D Seismic Interpretation
GEOL 6322 Prospect Evaluation
GEOL 6323 Quantitative Interpretation
GEOL 6325 Geophysics Field
GEOL 6331 Hydrogeology
GEOL 6332 Contaminant Hydrology
GEOL 6333 Environmental Hydrogeology
GEOL 6333 Environmental Hydrogeology
GEOL 6335 Arid-Lands Hydrology
GEOL 6344 Advanced Ore Deposits
GEOL 6346 Petroleum Geology of the Permian Basin
GEOL 6347 Subsurface Methods
GEOL 6348 Petroleum Geology
GEOL 6349 Exploration and Production Logging

GEOL 6350 Introduction to GIS
GEOL 6351 Mapping and Cartography
GEOL 6352 Advanced GIS
GEOL 6355 Thermodynamics of Geologic Processes
GEOL 6357 Volcanology
GEOL 6358 Advanced Geochemistry
GEOL 6389 Scientific Communication
GEOL 6389 Selected Topics
GEOL 6699 Master's Thesis
HIST 6301 Industrial Revolutions
HIST 6302 Democratization
HIST 6306 Topics in African History
HIST 6319 Topics in Latin American History
HIST 6335 Topics in Modern Germany
HIST 6336 Third Reich and Holocaust
HIST 6339 Topics in World History
HIST 6340 Topics in Early America
HIST 6341 Native North America: Contact to Removal
HIST 6343 American Revolution
HIST 6344 Civil War
HIST 6345 Reconstruction
HIST 6346 Progressive Era
HIST 6347 The 1920s

HIST 6348 World War I
HIST 6349 Topics in 20th Century America
HIST 6350 Topics in Texas
HIST 6354 Topics in Chicano/a History
HIST 6355 American South
HIST 6366 Civil Rights Movement
HIST 6367 Race in America and South Africa
HIST 6376 Topics in Women's History
HIST 6379 Studies in American History
HIST 6391 Contract Study
HIST 6399 Master's Thesis
KINE 6310 Statistics
KINE 6312 Research Methods
KINE 6320 Advanced Sport Psychology
KINE 6322 Applied Sport Psychology
KINE 6323 Advanced Psychology of Exercise
KINE 6340 Sport and Society
KINE 6360 Advanced Exercise Physiology
KINE 6361 Exercise Physiology Laboratory Methods-Procedures
KINE 6362 Training and Conditioning Methods
KINE 6363 Methods and Procedures for Coronary Heart Disease Risk Detection
and Reduction
KINE 6364 Heat Stress and Exercise

KINE 6370 Applied Biomechanics
KINE 6380 Analysis of Teaching and Coaching Behavior
KINE 6381 Curricular Innovations
KINE 6382 Administration of Physical Education and Athletics
KINE 6389 Selected Topics
KINE 6391 Contract Study
KINE 6392 Practicum
KINE 6398 Master's Project
KINE 6399 Master's Thesis
KINO 6326 Motor Learning and Control
KINO 6340 History and Philosophy
KINO 6354 Early Childhood Physical Activity
KINO 6356 Issues in Adapted Physical Activity
MNGT 6301 Legal Environment of Business
MNGT 6303 Analytical Models for Decision-Making
MNGT 6304 Data Mining for Business Analytics
MNGT 6311 Information System Management
MNGT 6312 Human Resource Management
MNGT 6315 Organization Development and Change
MNGT 6320 Production & Operation Management
MNGT 6360 Organizational Behavior

MNGT 6361 Business Research Methods
MNGT 6366 Strategic Management
MNGT 6370 International Entrepreneurship
MNGT 6389 Selected Topics in Management
MNGT 6391 Contract Study in Management
MNGT 6392 Internship in MNGT
MNGT 6398 Master's Project
MNGT 6399 Master's Thesis
MRKT 6302 Marketing Analytics
MRKT 6310 Marketing Management
MRKT 6312 Consumer Decision Processes
MRKT 6314 International Marketing
MRKT 6316 Marketing Research
MRKT 6335 Global Supply Chain Management
MRKT 6366 Marketing Strategy
MRKT 6389 Selected Topics in Marketing
MRKT 6391 Contract Study in Marketing
MRKT 6392 Internship in MRKT
MPAL 6301 Public Leadership and Ethics
MPAL 6302 Organizational Leadership and Administration
MPAL 6303 Analytical Techniques
MPAL 6304 Public Budgeting
MPAL 6305 Public Personnel Administration

MPAL 6310 Local Government Administration
MPAL 6320 Public Policy
MPAL 6350 Democracy and Political Leadership
MPAL 6370 Conflict Mediation
MPAL 6380 Financial Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
MPAL 6381 Issues in Health and Human Services Policy and Management
MPAL 6382 Innovation in Public & Nonprofit Organizations
MPAL 6389 Selected Topics
MPAL 6390 Applied Research Project
MPAL 6391 Contract Study
MPAL 6395 Internship
MATH 6300 History of Mathematics
MATH 6301 Statistics
MATH 6305 Bio Analytics
MATH 6311 Applied Regression Analysis
MATH 6313 Concept of Size: Theory and Practice for Teachers
MATH 6315 Principles of Algebra
MATH 6317 Advanced Linear Algebra
MATH 6321 Mathematical Statistics
MATH 6325 Number Theory
MATH 6328 Discrete Models
MATH 6329 Continuous Models
MATH 6332 Combinatorics

MATH 6333 Applied Probability
MATH 6334 Computational Statistics
MATH 6350 Topics in Geometry
MATH 6353 Linear Models
MATH 6360 Principles of Analysis
MATH 6361 Complex Variables
MATH 6389 Selected Topics
MATH 6389 Special Topics in Mathematics
MATH 6391 Contract Study in Mathematics
MATH 6398 Masters Project
MATH 6399 Masters Thesis
MTED 6310 Algebraic Structures for Teachers
MTED 6311 Geometry for Teachers
MTED 6312 Problem Solving for Secondary Teachers
MTED 6381 Curriculum Development and Assessment for Secondary Teachers
MTED 6382 Mentoring/Leadership for Secondary Teachers
MTED 6383 Integrating Technology for Secondary Teachers
6301 MENG MATLAB for Engineering Data Visualization
ENGR 6305 Engineering Materials
ENGR 6310 Advanced Engineering Analysis
ENGR 6315 Design of Experiments
ENPM 6301 Essentials of Engineering Project Management
ENPM 6302 Advanced Engineering Economics

ENPM 6303 Engineering Projects Planning and Control
ENPM 6304 Quality and Risk Management for Engineering Projects
ENPM 6305 Lean Six Sigma
ENPM 6306 Probability Risk Assessment (PRA) of ENP
MENG 6301 MATLAB for Engineering Data Visualization
MENG 6302 Industrial Analytics
MENG 6320 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
MENG 6325 Optimal Design of Thermo-Fluid Systems
MENG 6330 Intermediate Mechanics of Materials
MENG 6335 Intermediate Dynamics
MENG 6340 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
MENG 6345 Engineering Optimization
MENG 6350 Applied Finite Element Analysis
MENG 6355 Advanced Heat Transfer
MENG 6360 Fatigue Design and Fracture Mechanics
MENG 6365 Introduction to Automatic Controls
MENG 6389 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
MENG 6399 Master's Thesis
MENG 6699 Master's Thesis
PSYC 6302 Research Methodology
PSYC 6304 Advanced Statistics: Analysis of Variance
PSYC 6305 Ethical/Professional Foundations & Cognitive Treatment
PSYC 6306 Advanced Psychopharmacology and Pharmacology

PSYC 6307 Addictions Counseling
PSYC 6308 Graduate Seminar in Psychology
PSYC 6309 Advanced Physiological Psychology
PSYC 6310 Gender and Cultural Studies
PSYC 6312 Group Psychotherapy
PSYC 6314 Advanced Statistics: Regression
PSYC 6321 Psychopathology
PSYC 6322 Current Psychotherapies
PSYC 6323 Individual Psychotherapy Skills
PSYC 6324 Advanced Ethical and Professional Issues
PSYC 6325 Counseling Couples and families
PSYC 6341 Lifespan Development Social and Personality
PSYC 6350 Intellectual Assessment
PSYC 6351 Personality Assessment
PSYC 6360 Psychology of Religion
PSYC 6371 Social and Cultural Psychology
PSYC 6372 Multicultural Couseling
PSYC 6375 Psychology and the Law
PSYC 6378 Career Counseling and Development
PSYC 6381 Trauma, Crisis, and Grief Counseling
PSYC 6389 Selected Topics
PSYC 6391 Independent Research/Directed Research
PSYC 6392 Practicum

PSYC 6395 Seminar on Selected Topics
PSYC 6398 Master's Project
PSYC 6399 Master's Thesis
SPAN 6300 Literary Criticism and Research Methods
SPAN 6311 Spanish Translation
SPAN 6314 Advanced Phonetics
SPAN 6321 History of the Spanish Language
SPAN 6322 Contemporary Mexican Literature
SPAN 6331 New World, Peninsular, and Spanish Dialectology
SPAN 6333 Spanish Romanticism and Realism
SPAN 6342 20th Century Spanish-American Prose
SPAN 6343 20th Century Spanish-American Poetry
SPAN 6352 Mexican-American Literature
SPAN 6353 Novelists of Post-War Spain
SPAN 6360 Spanish Literature in the Middle Ages
SPAN 6361 Spanish Literature in the Golden Age
SPAN 6362 Hispanic Sociolinguistics
SPAN 6364 Spanish Literature1898-1936
SPAN 6389 Selected Topics
SPAN 6390 Directed Readings
SPAN 6399 Master's Thesis
EDSP 6315 Parent Involvement in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
EDSP 6339 Foundations of Special Education

EDSP 6340 Current Trends in Programs and Services
EDSP 6341 Behavior Management and Social Skills
EDSP 6343 Programs and Practices for Exceptional Learners
EDSP 6344 Methods for Teaching Exceptional Learner
EDSP 6345 Transition Programming for Exceptional Learners
EDSP 6346 Foundation and Legal Aspects of Special Education
EDSP 6347 Characteristics of ASD and Developmental Disorders
EDSP 6348 Curriculum and Instruction for Autism Spectrum Disorder
EDSP 6349 Autism Across the Lifespan
EDSP 6351 Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
EDSP 6352 Technology and School Change
EDSP 6386 Learning Theory & Assessment
EDSP 6392 Practicum: Diagnostician
EDSP 6393 Practicum: Autism/Developmental Disabilities
EDSP 6394 Cognitive Assessment
EDSP 6395 Seminar: Professional Practice
EDSP 6396 Practicum in Extended Reality
EDSP 6397 Research in Special Education
EDSP 6398 Master's Study
6307 MENG Machine Learning Algorithms
FINA 6336 Real Estate Analysis
FINA 6337 Financial Planning Strategy
MATH 6312 Problem Solving for Secondary Teachers

MENG 6306 Analytical Techniques in Data Science
MENG 6307 Machine Learning Algorithms
MENG 6308 Statistics for Data Analytics
MENG 6309 Python Programming
College of Health Sciences and Human

Performance
College of Health Sciences and Human

Performance
The College of Health Sciences and Human Performance serves a diverse community of students from the region, the
state, and beyond.
Department of Human Performance

Trisha Pearce Interim Dean
Brian Bobier Assistant Clinical Professor of Athletic Training
Mary "Spencer" Cain Assitant Clinical Professor of Athletic Training
Alanna Dennison Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
Moran Saghiv Professor of Human Performance
Academic Calendar
Fall 2022 Whole Semester First Session Second Session
Labor Day Holiday 9/5

Thanksgiving Holiday 11/23 to 11/25
Reading Day 12/9
Final Exams 12/12 to 12/15 10/21 12/16
Semester Ends 12/16 10/21 12/16
Commencement 12/17
Spring 2023 Whole Semester First Session Second Session
Martin Luther King Holiday 1/16
Spring Break 3/13 to 3/17
Reading Day 5/5

Final Exams 5/8 to 5/11 3/10
Commencement 5/13
Summer 2023 Whole Semester First Session Second Session
Memorial Day Holiday 5/29
Juneteenth National Independence Day Holdiay 6/19
Fourth of July Holiday 7/4
Final Exams 8/11 6/30 8/17
Commencement 8/18

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The University of Texas System Board of Regents

Kevin P. Eltife, Chairman

Members with terms set to expire February 2023

Chairman Kevin P. Eltife

Vice Chariman Jaiece Longoria

Vice Chariman James C. "Rad" Weaver

Members with terms set to expire Feburary 2025

Regent Jodie Lee Jiles

Regent Kelcy L. Warren

Members with terms set to expire February 2027

Chairman Kevin P. Eltife

Regent Nolan Perez, M.D.

Regent Stuart W.Stedman

Neelesh Choudary Mutyala

Susan Ganter Provost and Excutive Vice President

Cesario Valenzuela Vice President for Business Affairs

Tatum Hubbard Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Communication

Wendell Snodgrass Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Vice President of Information Technology and Analytics, and Enterprise Applications

Todd Dooley Director of Athletics

Larry Daniel Dean, College of Education

George Nnanna Dean, College of Engineering

Registration Opens 4/1 4/1 4/1

Tuition and Fees Due 8/26 8/26 10/21

Classes Begin 8/29 8/29 10/24

Labor Day Holiday 9/5

First Day of Late Registration 8/29

Last Day to Add a Class 9/7 8/31 10/26

Last Day to Drop with a Refund 9/14 9/6 10/31

Last Day to Drop without Creating a Record 9/14 9/6 10/31

Last Day to File for Graduation 10/7

Last Day to Drop or Withdraw 11/4 9/30 11/23

Thanksgiving Holiday 11/23 to 11/25

Last Regular Class Day 12/8

Reading Day 12/9

Final Exams 12/12 to 12/15 10/21 12/16

Semester Ends 12/16 10/21 12/16

Final Grades Due 12/19 10/28 12/19

Spring 2023 Whole Semester First Session Second Session

Registration Opens 11/1 11/1 11/1

Tuition and Fees Due 1/13 1/13 3/17

First Day of Late Registration 1/17

Martin Luther King Holiday 1/16

Last Day to Add a Class 1/25 1/19 3/22

Last Day to Drop with a Refund 2/1 1/24 3/27

Last Day to Drop without Creating a Record 2/1 1/24 3/27

Last Day to File for Graduation 3/3

Spring Break 3/13 to 3/17

Last Day to Drop or Withdraw 3/31 2/17 4/21

Last Regular Class Day 5/4

Reading Day 5/5

Final Exams 5/8 to 5/11 3/10

Semester Ends 5/12 3/10 5/12

Final Grades Due 5/15 3/20 5/15