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Graduate Studies at 91快活林

91快活林 promotes excellence in graduate education and contributes to a vibrant research environment. The Division of Research and Innovation and the Division of Enrollment collaborate on the oversight of graduate program development, and liaise with university departments on the recruitment, admission and enrollment services provided to our 6,700 graduate students.
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The College of Education is regionally and nationally recognized for excellence in preparing teachers, administrators, counselors, kinesiology and health promotion specialists, play therapists and other educators. It is one of Texas鈥� top producers of students taking the state teaching certification exam.

College of Education Rankings

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The fast-growing College of Engineering offers degree programs designed to meet industry needs while increasing the scope and impact of its research. Its programs continue to pioneer green technologies and establish the college as a pacesetter in surface engineering.

College of Engineering Rankings
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The College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences takes academics beyond the classroom and into the community, offering hands-on experience across a variety of social issues. Nationally ranked graduate programs include audiology, city management and urban policy, public management administration, rehabilitation counseling, and an online criminal justice program.

College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences Rankings

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The College of Information is focused on interdisciplinary approaches to harnessing the power of information and technology. Its graduate programs in medical librarianship, school library media, and library and information studies are ranked among the best in the nation.

College of Information Rankings
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Let the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences prepare you to join the next generation of innovators, scholars, entrepreneurs and civic leaders. The college houses 22 departments and offers a number of scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students.

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Rankings
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The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management houses the largest merchandising program in the nation and one of the largest hospitality and tourism management programs. Its innovative degrees include the nation鈥檚 first bachelor鈥檚 in digital retailing and master鈥檚 in international sustainable tourism.

School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management Rankings

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The College of Music is one of the world鈥檚 largest and most respected comprehensive music schools. Faculty include internationally acclaimed artists and scholars in composition, conducting, ethnomusicology, music education, music history, music theory and performance.

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The College of Science consists of the departments of biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics and physics, as well as several interdisciplinary educational and research programs. It is the home of nearly 4,000 science and math majors and is a powerhouse for cutting edge research in natural, physical and mathematical sciences.

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The College of Visual Arts and Design is considered one of the best and most comprehensive visual arts schools in the nation. Its programs include a nationally ranked graduate fine arts program, a graphic design program ranked first in the Southwest, and the state鈥檚 only Ph.D. in art education.

College of Visual Arts and Design Rankings
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The Mayborn School of Journalism prepares students to work in all communications fields and offers the only nationally accredited professional journalism master鈥檚 program in Texas. It hosts one of the nation鈥檚 premier writing conferences, the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference.

Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism Rankings

 
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The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is one of the largest business schools in the nation and contributes to the economic development of the region. Top-ranked programs include the nationally recognized logistics and supply chain management program and online M.B.A.

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The Honors College is dedicated to enriching the undergraduate academic experience for talented and motivated students regardless of major. Honors classes offer students a supportive environment for intellectual growth and opportunities to conduct research with leading faculty.

 
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In addition to the university鈥檚 14 colleges and schools, 91快活林鈥檚 campus is also home to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, a unique residential program for high school-aged Texas students who are high achievers and interested in mathematics and science.