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Academic Program Options
Certain programs were under development and/or departmental review at the time this catalog went to press. Check with departments for the latest information on degree programs or requirements.
Degrees, majors, concentrations under majors, professional fields, minors, certifications, endorsements and preprofessional programs are selected in consultation with an adviser and, if approved, are incorporated into the student’s degree plan and/or program of study.
College of Business Administration
School of Library and Information Sciences
School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management
College of Public Affairs and Community Service
Center for Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
Cooperative Programs UNT/UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business Administration
College of Education
| Academic Area | Program Options |
|---|---|
| Applied Technology and Performance Improvement | Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) Master of Education (MEd) Master of Science (MS) Doctor of Education (EdD) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Art | All-Level Certification++ |
| Basic Business | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Bilingual – Generalist | Elementary Certification***,++ |
| Chemistry (Physical Science) | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Computer Education | Minor |
| Computer Education and Cognitive Systems | Master of Science (MS) Secondary Certification*** |
| Computer Education and Cognitive Systems – Instructional Systems Technology | Endorsements/Supplemental Certificates^ |
| Computer Education and Cognitive Systems – Teaching and Learning With Technology | Endorsements/Supplemental Certificates^^ |
| Counseling | Master of Education (MEd) Master of Science (MS) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Counseling Associate Studies | Minor |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master of Education (MEd) Doctor of Education (EdD) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Dance | Secondary Certification***, ++ |
| Development and Family Studies | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor Master of Science (MS) |
| Development and Family Studies Program – Certified Family Life Educator | Professional Certification•• |
| Development and Family Studies Program – Early Intervention Specialist Professional | Professional Certification•• |
| Early Childhood Education (Grades EC-4) | Master of Science (MS) Doctor of Education (EdD) Elementary Certification***, ++ |
| Educational Administration | Master of Education (MEd) Doctor of Education (EdD) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Educational Computing | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Educational Diagnostician | Professional Certification |
| Educational Psychology | Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MS) |
| Educational Research | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Elementary Education (Grades EC-4; 4-8) | Master of Science (MS) |
| English Language Arts and Reading | Secondary Certification ***,++ |
| English as a Second Language | Elementary Certification***,++ |
| Family and Consumer Science | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| French | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Generalist (Grades 4-8) | Elementary Certification***,++ |
| German | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Gifted and Talented | Supplemental Certificates, ! |
| Health Education | All-Level Certification++ |
| Health Promotion | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor |
| Health Science Technology | Secondary Certification***,!! |
| Higher Education | Master of Science (MS) Master of Education (MEd) Doctor of Education (EdD) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| History | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Human Development and Family Science | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (Grades EC-4; Grades 4-8) | Bachelor of Science (BS) Elementary Certification****,++ |
| Journalism | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Kinesiology (Physical Education) | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor Master of Science (MS) All-Level Certification, ++ |
| Life Science | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Marketing Education | Professional Certification,!! |
| Master Reading Teacher | Professional Certification! |
| Master Technology Teacher | Professional Certification! |
| Mathematics | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Middle School Education (Grades 4-8) | Elementary Certification***,++ |
| Music | All-Level Certification++ |
| Office Education | Professional Certification!! |
| Physical Education (Kinesiology) | All-Level Certification, ++ |
| Physical Science | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Principal | Professional Certification! |
| Reading Education | Master of Science (MS) Master of Education (MEd) Doctor of Education (EdD) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Reading Specialist | All-Level Certification! |
| Recreation and Leisure Studies | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor Master of Science (MS) |
| Recreation and Leisure Studies – National Council on Therapeutic Recreation | Professional Certification•• |
| School Counselor | Professional Certification! |
| School Librarian | Professional Certification! |
| School Psychologist and Associate School Psychologist | Professional Certification## |
| Science | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Secondary Education | Master of Education (MEd) |
| Social Studies | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Spanish | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Special Education (EC-12) | Master of Science (MS) Master of Education (MEd) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) All-Level Certification++ |
| Speech | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Sports Management | Concentrations under the Undergraduate Major |
| Superintendent | Professional Certification, ! |
| Technology Applications | Secondary Certification***,! All-Level Certification! Professional Certification! |
| Theatre Arts | Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Trade and Industrial | Secondary Certification***,!! |
College of Engineering
| Academic Area | Program Options |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor of Science (BS) Master of Science (MS) |
| Computer Science | Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor Master of Science (MS) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Secondary Certification***,++ |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor of Science (BS) Master of Science (MS) |
| Engineering Technology |
Minor Master of Science (MS) |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology | Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology+ | Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) |
| Materials Science and Engineering | Master of Science (MS) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Pre-Engineering | Preprofessional Program**** |
School of Library and Information Science
| Academic Area | Program Options |
|---|---|
| Information Science | Bachelor of Science (BS) Master of Science (MS) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Library Science | Master of Science (MS) |
| School Librarian | Professional Certification! |
School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management
| Academic Area | Program Options |
|---|---|
| Electronic Merchandising | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor |
| Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 8-12) | Professional Certification |
| Home Furnishings Merchandising | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor |
| Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science (Grades 8-12) | Professional Certification |
| Hospitality Management | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor Master of Science (MS) |
| Merchandising | Bachelor of Science (BS) Master of Science (MS) |
| Merchandising – Fashion Merchandise Development Emphasis |
Minor |
College of Music
College of Public Affairs and Community Service
| Academic Area | Program Options |
|---|---|
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | Interdisciplinary Minor Professional Certification |
| Anthropology | Bachelor of Arts (BA) Minor |
| Applied Anthropology | Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MS) |
| Applied Arts and Sciences | Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor |
| Applied Economics | Master of Science (MS) |
| Applied Gerontology | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Behavior Analysis | Master of Science (MS) |
| Criminal Justice | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor Master of Science (MS) |
| Emergency Administration and Planning | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor |
| Ethnic Studies | Minor |
| General Studies in Aging | Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MS) Professional Certification•• |
| Human Service Management and Leadership | Minor Bachelor of Science (BS)* |
| Long-term Care, Senior Housing and Aging Services | Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MS) |
| Medical Anthropology | Minor |
| Public Administration | Minor Master of Public Administration (MPA) |
| Public Administration and Management | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | Master of Science (MS) |
| Rehabilitation Services – Rehabilitation Counseling | Professional Certification, Licensure••• |
| Rehabilitation Studies | Bachelor of Science (BS) Minor Professional Certification•••• |
| Social Work | Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Licensure### |
| Sociology | Bachelor of Arts (BA) Minor Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MS) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Sociology – Family and Life Cycle | Concentrations under the Master’s Major Concentrations under the Doctoral Major |
| Sociology – Social Organization and Disorganization | Concentrations under the Master’s Major Concentrations under the Doctoral Major |
| Sociology – Urban Sociology | Concentrations under the Master’s Major Concentrations under the Doctoral Major |
| Substance Abuse and Addictions | Minor |
| Volunteer and Community Resource Management | Minor |
School of Visual Arts
Center for Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
| Academic Area | Program Options |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MS) |
Cooperative Programs UNT/UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth
| Academic Area | Program Options |
|---|---|
| Public Health | Master of Public Health (MPH) Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) |
| Public Health – Environmental Health | Concentrations under the Master’s Major |
| Public Health – Health Behavior | Concentrations under the Master’s Major |
| Public Health – Health Services Research§ | Concentrations under the Master’s Major |
| Public Health/Anthropology§§ | Master of Public Health (MPH) Master of Arts (MA) |
| Public Health/Health Psychology and Behavior Medicine§§ | Master of Public Health (MPH) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Public Health/Sociology§§ | Master of Public Health (MPH) Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MS) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Note: This program is administered through the School of Public Health at the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth. At the UNTHSC-FW, concentrations under the major are referred to as tracks.
For a complete listing of all programs offered, see the UNTHSC catalogs or the web site: www.hsc.unt.edu.
§ This concentration is available only in conjunction with the Public Health/Sociology degree.
§§ Dual or concurrent degree programs.
Dallas Campus
| Academic Area | Program Options |
|---|---|
| Adolescent Counseling | Professional Certification! |
| Adult Counseling | Professional Certification! |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | Professional Certification |
| Applied Gerontology | Professional Certification |
| Business Administration (Strategic Management) | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Community Counseling | Professional Certification! |
| Computer Science | Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Science (BS) |
| Counseling | Master of Science (MS) Master of Education (MEd) |
| Criminal Justice | Bachelor of Science (BS) Master of Science (MS) |
| Educational Administration | Master of Science (MS) Doctor of Education (EdD) |
| Educational Diagnostician | Professional Certification! |
| English – Technical Writing | Professional Certification |
| Entrepreneurship | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
| Diversity | Professional Certification |
| General Business | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
| General Studies | Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
| Health Information Management | Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) Concentrations under the Undergraduate Major |
| Higher Education (Student Services Administration) | Master of Education (MEd) Master of Science (MS) |
| Human Services | Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) Concentrations under the Undergraduate Major |
| Information Science | Master of Science (MS) |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education, 8 tracks) | Bachelor of Science (BS) Elementary Certification***++ |
| Legal Information Management | Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) Concentrations under the Undergraduate Major |
| Library Science | Master of Science (MS) |
| Nursing^^^ | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)^^^ |
| Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
| Organizational Development | Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) Concentrations under the Undergraduate Major |
| Public Health^^^^ | Master of Public Health (MPH) |
| Rehabilitation Studies | Bachelor of Science (BS) |
| Social Sciences | Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
| Sociology | Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
Academic Program Options Key
Degrees, Majors, Concentrations under Majors, Minors, Certifications, Endorsements and Preprofessional Programs
Degree Abbreviations
AuD — Doctor of Audiology
BAAS — Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
BA — Bachelor of Arts
BBA — Bachelor of Business Administration
BFA — Bachelor of Fine Arts
BM — Bachelor of Music
BS — Bachelor of Science
BSBC — Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
BSBIO — Bachelor of Science in Biology
BSCHM — Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
BSECO — Bachelor of Science in Economics
BSEP — Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
EBSET — Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
BSMTH — Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
BSMT — Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
BSPHY — Bachelor of Science in Physics
BSW — Bachelor of Social Work
EMBA — Executive Master of Business Administration
MA — Master of Arts
MBA — Master of Business Administration
MEd — Master of Education
MFA — Master of Fine Arts
MJ — Master of Journalism
MM — Master of Music
MMEd — Master of Music Education
MPA — Master of Public Administration
MPH — Master of Public Health
MS — Master of Science
EdD — Doctor of Education
DMA — Doctor of Musical Arts
DO/MPH — Doctor of Osteopathy/Master of Public Health
PhD — Doctor of Philosophy
Note: Degree abbreviations are taken from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Inventory of Approved Degree Programs for Texas Public Senior Colleges and Universities and may not match the UNT degree option abbreviations listed in the Schedule of Classes.
Note: Some programs offer dual or joint degrees. See college/school copy.
Legend:
Degree programs, majors and concentrations under the majors are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Only undergraduate-level minors and preprofessional programs are listed.
| Symbol | Information |
|---|---|
| * | Pending approval and/or review by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. |
| ** | Name change pending approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. |
| *** | Students planning to teach in elementary or middle schools must major in interdisciplinary studies in the College of Education. Students planning to teach in secondary schools must earn a major and a degree in the academic discipline in which they plan to teach, and take a minor in secondary education to qualify for a teaching certificate. |
| **** | The university offers preprofessional programs to meet requirements of selected professional schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, engineering and other fields. The Preprofessional Advisory Committee assists all premedical and pre-dental students with major and minor selection, courses that meet preprofessional requirements, and applications and recommendations to professional schools. (Contact the Office of Student Advising, College of Arts and Sciences.) Students interested in chiropractic, dental hygiene, nursing, pharmacy, podiatry, optometry, all allied health fields, including physical therapy, physicians assistant, occupational therapy and veterinary medicine should work closely with the health professions counselor in the College of Arts and Sciences to determine the courses suggested for admission to each program. Students wishing to pursue post-baccalaureate work in seminaries or divinity schools should consult with the chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies. Although the university does not offer a preprofessional program in law, students may consult with the pre-law adviser in the Department of Political Science. |
| ***** | Program not currently accepting students. |
| + | Offered only at the Texas Utilities Electric facility at Comanche Peak. |
| ++ | Certificate is issued by the State Board for Educator Certification and is available at undergraduate and post-baccalaureate levels. |
| ! | Certificate is issued by the State Board for Educator Certification and is available only at the graduate level. |
| !! | Vocational/Technical Certification is issued by the State Board for Educator Certification. |
| !!! | Non-degree Artist Certificate program in music. |
| # | Licensure is through the State Committee of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology Audiology. |
| ## | Licensure is through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. |
| ### | BSW, Social Work — graduates of the program are eligible to take the examination for licensure as a social worker (LSW) by the State of Texas. |
| • | Degrees awarded simultaneously. |
| •• | Special Certificate Program. |
| ••• | MS, Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Counseling — carefully selected course work in the rehabilitation counseling concentration prepares graduates of the program to sit for one or more of the following licensures/certifications: CRC, LPC, LCDC. |
| •••• | BS, Rehabilitation Studies — carefully selected course work and supervised field experiences prepare graduates of the program to be eligible to apply for the following certifications: LCDC, LSWA, CVE. |
| ^ | Certificate is issued by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). |
| ^^ | Certificate is issued by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). |
| ^^^ | This program is administered through the School of Nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington. This is an RN to BSN program. |
| ^^^^ | This program is administered through the School of Public Health at the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth. |
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January 19, 2006
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