UNT Graduate Viewbook - Fall 2020

TOULOUSE GRADUATE SCHOOL

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TO THE CHALLENGE ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH A GRADUATE DEGREE FROM UNT.

U.S. AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS AMONG ADULTS AGE 25 AND OVER

You’re ready for something more. You want a competitive edge and limitless opportunity. You want to be at the top of your game and define your own success. You want UNT. A graduate degree from the University of North Texas, ranked among America's Top Colleges by Forbes for 10 consecutive years, will help you pursue your purpose all the way to the top.

Bachelor’s $64,900

Master’s $77,900

Doctoral $97,900

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey (2019)

TABLE OF CONTENTS A respected university. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Alumni connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

In-demand degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Campus life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

World-class research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Exceptional locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Excellent faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Financial aid and funding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Unmatched professional experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Admissions checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The academic advantage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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ESTABLISHED EXCELLENCE RANKED A TIER ONE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY, ONE OF ONLY 131 IN THE NATION – CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION

HIGHER EDUCATION EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS – INSIGHT INTO DIVERSITY MAGAZINE

RANKED 6TH IN THE NATION AS A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY ON THE RISE – COLLEGEGAZETTE.COM

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WELCOME TO UNT’S TOULOUSE GRADUATE SCHOOL. I’m pleased that you have taken an interest in our exceptional university. As the demand for an advanced degree continues to rise, so does the competition. Our nationally and internationally recognized graduate programs, many offered 100% online or at UNT at Frisco in addition to our campus in Denton, will help you soar higher and create the future you want.

No matter how you choose to pursue your degree, you can count on a Tier One education at an affordable cost with access to many virtual resources and safe, in-person access to labs and other facilities.

Here are just a few of the top reasons to earn your graduate degree with UNT: • Only 13% of U.S. adults age 25 and over have advanced degrees.

• Annual earnings increase by $13,000 on average for U.S. adults with the graduate-level distinction.

• You’ll enhance the creative economy alongside collaborative faculty in our cutting-edge facilities and research institutes.

• You’ll gain access to top employers through our powerful professional partnerships with some of the nation’s best-known companies, including the Dallas Cowboys, Tesla and the American Heart Association, to name a few.

You’ll graduate with the confidence and experience needed to be a highly sought-after candidate in your industry.

A personal touch — UNT faculty like Dr. Prybutok, Dean of the Toulouse Graduate School (center), know the value of faculty-student collaboration, inside and outside the classroom.

UNT is deeply dedicated to cultivating a supportive and welcoming community. Our diverse student body, faculty and staff provide unique academic and professional perspectives that add value to your degree and help strengthen your impact on society.

Earning a graduate degree from UNT is the best investment you’ll ever make. I invite you to learn more about the UNT program that fits your career aspirations. When your passion meets our expertise, there's no limit to what you can accomplish.

With UNT pride,

Victor Prybutok

Vice Provost for Graduate Education

and Dean of the Toulouse Graduate School

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130 IN-DEMAND DEGREES MASTER’S PROGRAMS College of Education Counseling M.Ed., M.S. ◊ Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. * Early Childhood Education M.S. * Educational Leadership M.Ed. * ◊ Educational Psychology M.S. * Higher Education M.Ed. * Kinesiology M.S. Recreation, Event and Sport Management M.S. ◊ Special Education M.Ed. * Teaching M.Ed. * College of Engineering Artificial Intelligence M.S. Biomedical Engineering M.S. Computer Engineering M.S. Computer Science M.S. Cybersecurity M.S. Data Engineering M.S. Electrical Engineering M.S. Engineering Management M.S. Engineering Technology M.S. Materials Science and Engineering M.S. Mechanical and Energy Engineering M.S. College of Health and Public Service Applied Behavior Analysis M.S. Behavior Analysis M.A.* Criminal Justice M.S. * Emergency Management and Disaster Services M.S. Health Services Administration M.S. * ◊ Public Administration M.P.A. Rehabilitation Counseling M.S. * Social Work M.S.W. (UNT/TWU) Speech-Language Pathology M.S. College of Information Data Science M.S. ◊ English as a Second Language M.A. Information Science M.S. * ◊ Learning Technologies M.S. * Library Science M.S. * ◊ Linguistics M.A.

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Applied Anthropology M.A., M.S. * Communication Studies M.A., M.S. Creative Writing M.A. Documentary Production and Studies M.F.A. Economics M.S. English M.A. French M.A. Geography M.S. History M.A., M.S. International Studies M.A. Media Industry and Critical Studies M.A. Philosophy M.A. Political Science M.A., M.S. Professional and Technical Communication M.A. Sociology M.A., M.S. Spanish M.A. Women’s and Gender Studies M.A. Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism Digital Communication Analytics M.S. * Journalism M.A., M.J. College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism Hospitality Management M.S. * International Sustainable Tourism M.S. Merchandising M.S. * College of Music Jazz Studies M.M. Music M.A. Music Education M.M.Ed. Performance M.M. G. Brint Ryan College of Business Accounting M.S. Business Analytics M.B.A., M.S. ◊ Business Administration M.B.A. * ◊ Eleven concentrations available, many online

Information Systems M.S. Finance M.S. Management M.B.A. (full-time cohort)◊

UNT AT FRISCO Recession-proof your future with creative, career-minded degree options and a campus-wide focus on professional partnerships — deep in the heart of Frisco, Texas, a hub for industry and advancement.

In-demand options are available in careers that are here to stay like Business Analytics, Educational Leadership and multiple M.B.A. programs including Marketing and Management.

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Music Business M.B.A. (in partnership with College of Music) Sport Entertainment Management M.B.A. * ◊ Taxation M.S. College of Science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology M.S. Biology M.A., M.S. Biology (Teaching in the Life Sciences) M.S. Chemistry M.S. Environmental Science M.S. Mathematics M.A., M.S. Physics M.S. College of Visual Arts and Design Art Education M.A. Art History M.A. Design M.A., M.F.A. ◊ Studio Art M.F.A. Cooperative Programs at UNT/ UNT Health Science Center Applied Anthropology/Public Health M.S./M.P.H. Geography/Public Health M.S./M.P.H. Toulouse Graduate School Advanced Data Analytics M.S. * ◊ Interdisciplinary Studies M.A., M.S. * ◊

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Course options at UNT at Frisco

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS College of Education Counseling Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. Curriculum Studies Early Childhood Studies Language and Literacy Studies Educational Leadership Ed.D., Ph.D. ◊ Educational Psychology Ph.D. Gifted and Talented Human Development and Family Science Psychological Aspects of Sports and Exercise Research, Measurement and Statistics Sport Pedagogy and Motor Behavior Higher Education Ed.D., Ph.D. Special Education Ph.D. Autism Intervention Emotional/Behavioral Disorders Mild/Moderate Disabilities College of Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D. Electrical Engineering Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D. ∆ Mechanical and Energy Engineering Ph.D. ∆ ∆

Concentrations in Biomedical Engineering, among others

College of Health and Public Service Audiology Au.D. Health Services Research Ph.D. Applied Gerontology Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Rehabilitation Science Public Administration and Management Ph.D.

ONLINE DEGREES FOR GAME CHANGERS • Ranked a Top 25 Best Online

School by BestCollegeReviews.org

• More than 80 online program

options, many nationally ranked

• Graduate Academic Certificates

College of Information Information Science Ph.D. Consumer Behavior and Experience Management Cybersecurity Data Science Geospatial Information Science Health Informatics Journalism Linguistics Learning Technologies Ph.D. * College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences English Ph.D. Creative Writing History Ph.D. Body, Place and Identity European History Military History U.S. History World History Philosophy Ph.D. Political Science Ph.D. Psychology Behavioral Science Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Sociology Ph.D. Comparative and Global Sociology Health and Aging Social Stratification College of Music Music Ph.D. Composition Ethnomusicology Musicology Music Theory Music Education Ph.D. Performance D.M.A. Conducting

Instrumental Jazz Studies Keyboard Voice G. Brint Ryan College of Business Business Ph.D. Accounting Business Information Assurance Finance Information Systems Logistics Management Management Science Marketing College of Science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ph.D. Biology Ph.D. Exercise Physiology Chemistry Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry Environmental Science Ph.D. Ecology and Conservation Biology Geoscience Human Ecology Science Education Research Toxicology Mathematics Ph.D. Physics Ph.D. Nuclear/Atomic Solid State Theoretical College of Visual Arts and Design Art Education Ph.D.

Business Beyond the Field

Your Future in Analytics

UNT and the Dallas Cowboys have combined their expertise to create a fully online professional M.B.A. program in Sport Entertainment Management. The program provides students the opportunity to become thought leaders in the business world alongside Forbes' most valuable sports franchise in the world.

Break into the competitive field of big data and make yourself more valuable to employers. UNT offers online degrees in the multidimensional field of analytics, from Digital Communications to Supply Chain, among others. Our fully online M.S. in Advanced Data Analytics is ranked 17th in the U.S.

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offered in leading-edge specializations

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YOUR RESEARCH

IN ACTION

Join our family of award-winning innovators. At UNT, you’ll have

TIER ONE

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

access to top researchers and industry-changing interdisciplinary research. From developing new autonomous mobility systems through the Center for Integrated Intelligent Mobility Systems to engineering crops that treat neurological disorders through the BioDiscovery Institute, your opportunities to change the world are limitless.

LEARN MORE AT

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UNT IS NOW OFFERING TEXAS' FIRST STANDALONE MASTER’S DEGREE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. LEARN MORE: gograd.unt.edu/ai

JOIN OUR STANDOUT STUDENTS

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Alisa Coffey D.M.A. student, Harp Performance As a doctoral candidate in UNT’s renowned Music Arts program and the principal harpist in the Arkansas Symphony, Alisa’s talents have been recognized by the Israel International Harp Competition, CNN and The Washington Post. Her research in the Suzuki method and other memorization techniques promotes making musical training more accessible to children.

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Thasina Tabashum Ph.D. student, Computer Science and Engineering Biomedical AI Lab Manager Thasina uses machine learning to improve health outcomes and reduce treatment costs for individuals with transfemoral amputations who use a microprocessor-controlled knee.

Joshua Lopez Ph.D. student, History The inaugural recipient of the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Fellowship, he's exploring the unique relationships people have with food, specifically those who identify as queer and Chicanx/Latinx.

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS ACROSS DISCIPLINES Studying AIR POLLUTANT EFFECTS on cardiovascular disease and obesity » Biochemistry; Biomedical Engineering; Kinesiology Using BIG DATA ANALYSIS and logistics research to support a sustainable global economy » Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Computer Science and Engineering

CANCER TREATMENT AND DETECTION Cancer-fighting research is conducted across disciplines, from finding a new protein in one of the deadliest types of breast cancer to pioneering studies of ethnicity-specific susceptibility to certain types of cancer.

Combining ARTS AND SCIENCE by photographing bird feathers to measure biomonitors » Geography; Photography; Biology

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES BUSINESS LEADERSHIP BUILDING Certified LEED Gold for sustainability, and home to the Jim McNatt Institute for Logistics Research and the Complex Logistics Systems Laboratory, among others

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING The world-class space includes impressive distance-learning technology, as well as an Anatomage 3D dissection table that provides virtual reality human bodies for research and learning.

CENTER FOR AGILE AND ADAPTIVE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING Newly established with $10 million in funding from the Texas Legislature, and part of one of the nation's most advanced university research facilities for materials processing and additive manufacturing

22 IMPRESSIVE RESEARCH CENTERS AND INSTITUTES CENTER FOR PLAY THERAPY The largest play therapy training program in the world, attracting graduate students from

xREZ ART + SCIENCE LAB This unique interdisciplinary lab combines researchers from computer science, media arts, music, psychology and other areas, with projects from 3D data segmentation to the integration of art, machine-learning and music.

all 50 states, as well as Canada, Mexico, China and other countries CASTLEBERRY PEACE INSTITUTE The only peace science regional institute in the southern U.S. MURPHY CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION UNT’s new sustainable business platform and startup incubator, connecting

CAPE HORN FIELD STATION IN CHILE The station is the world’s first field research facility dedicated to environ­mental philosophy, science and policy.

entrepreneurial ventures with industry leaders and corporate partners 7

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1,600 FACULTY EXPERTS

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS, RESEARCHERS AND ARTISTS WHO ARE WIDELY RECOGNIZED IN THEIR FIELD FOR EXCELLENCE AND MENTORSHIP LEARN WITH THE BEST Competitive assistantships and fellowships are available for you to complete research with top faculty.

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FACULTY SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS • More than 70 Fulbright Scholars • 1 4 National Science Foundation CAREER award winners • 1 2 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement awards •8 Grammy and Emmy award winners and nominees •5 members of National Academies, including Engineering, Sciences and Inventors

PAMELA PADILLA Professor and Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation • President of the Society for Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), the largest STEM diversity organization in the country • National Science Foundation CAREER award winner • Current National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation grant recipient

WORK WITH OUR PRESTIGIOUS FACULTY ENHANCE YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (AND YOUR RESUME) BY COLLABORATING WITH CARING FACULTY SUCH AS: Richard Dixon

Anupama Kaul

Scott Tixier

Distinguished Research Professor and Co-Director of UNT’s BioDiscovery Institute

Professor and Director of the UNT PACCAR Technology Institute

Assistant Professor of Violin and internationally acclaimed composer

United Kingdom’s Royal Society and National Academy of Sciences member

Lead developer of ultra-high-performance optoelectronics for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Credited in such movie soundtracks as John Wick, Selma and The Lion King

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WE’RE IN THE HEART OF DFW, #1 AMONG FORBES' BEST BIG CITIES FOR JOBS

THE LOCATION YOU WANT We work with the best so you can too. The Dallas-Fort Worth area offers unmatched career advancement options, and UNT offers unmatched access to

top employers. Whether you're earning your degree in person or online, you’ll make valuable connections through internships and elevated professional experiences, and you may even land a new job as a result.

CONNECT WITH THE COMPANY WE KEEP AT&T

NASA

BANK OF AMERICA

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

DALLAS COWBOYS

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

DISNEY

STATE FARM

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

Discover more about field placement options through your program or the Career Center at careercenter.unt.edu.

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INTERN TO EMPLOYEE We’re a proud partner of the Dallas Cowboys.

For UNT students like Alex Shaw (’18 M.S.), that meant new academic experiences, including an internship with Cowboys Fit that led to full-time employment.

EMPLOYERS SEEK OUT UNT GRADUATES BECAUSE THEY’RE KNOWN FOR BEING SUCCESSFUL LEADERS IN THE WORKFORCE. “UNT students are simply great candidates. They are unafraid to work hard and carve out their own path to success — which is exactly what we look for at Fidelity.”

Mark Pullam, Fidelity Investments, Talent Acquisition

CORPORATE CONSULTATION M.B.A. students with a focus on marketing serve as consultants for national corporations such as 7-Eleven and AT&T. Our nationally recognized M.B.A. programs are available at UNT Denton, UNT at Frisco and 100% online.

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ABOVE THE REST JUST 13% OF U.S. ADULTS AGE 25 AND OVER HAVE ADVANCED DEGREES.

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We’re here to help you balance your coursework and career goals. Take advantage of a wealth of academic resources to help you secure the job you want.

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THE ADVANTAGE YOU NEED RESOURCES TO GET YOU HIRED UNT CAREER CENTER The Career Center provides professional guidance and support that works for you, no matter your career interest. You'll gain free access to our comprehensive career resource library and one-on-one advising with a dedicated career coach just for graduate students.

You can attend seminars and workshops, many offered virtually, and use tools on topics like perfecting your resume/CV, negotiating

CAREER CENTER ADVANTAGE

your salary and practicing for your interviews.

• Learn more about becoming a Teaching or Graduate Assistant.

As a graduate student, you can also take advantage of free access to Handshake, which is more than a job search engine. It’s offered exclusively to the UNT community and provides you access to events, workshops, and your career coach all in one!

SEE FOR YOURSELF AT

careercenter.unt.edu.

• Visit us online 24 hours a day.

•C hoose from videos and careerbuilding resources that get you hired.

•E xplore our upcoming career fairs (virtual options available).

On campus: Visit us at UNT-Denton, Discovery Park or UNT at Frisco Drop-in hours available.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR YOUR SUCCESS EXCLUSIVE TOULOUSE GRADUATE SCHOOL SERVICES •M onthly Thesis and Dissertation Boot Camps ore than 70 specialized academic •M and professional workshops annually, such as: »D eveloping Your Resume and Cover Letter »H ow to Craft a Winning Grant Proposal »P ublishing Your Research • Access to Pivot, UNT’s powerful funding database • Three Minute Thesis® competitions

FREE ACADEMIC RESOURCES • Office of Research Consulting, for statistical analysis support he Learning Center, for free •T in-person or online tutoring and workshops raduate Writing Support Center, •G for technical writing support UNT LIBRARIES ix libraries and 6 million print and •S digital items • Dedicated subject librarians usic Library, one of the largest •M in the U.S.

• The Spark Makerspace, with student access to cutting-edge tech, from 3D printing to prototyping software WORLD-CLASS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT • Tailored immigration advising orkshops to help you adjust to •W American culture • Tax workshops ultural and identity-based student •C organizations • On-campus employment guidance

MANY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.

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IT’S WHO YOU KNOW Samu Chakki (’12 M.S.) Senior hardware engineer at Tesla, where she works on the autopilot system for its all-electric vehicles Un ive rsit y of North Texas // gograd .unt.edu

MORE THAN 1,000 UNT GRADUATE SCHOOL ALUMNI ARE CEOs OR PRESIDENTS G. Brint Ryan (’88, ’88 M.S.) Founder, chair and CEO of Dallasbased Ryan, an award-winning global tax services firm and software provider valued at $1.1 billion

IN A COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET, IT’S ALL ABOUT CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT. UNT’s alumni network is 448,000 strong, with almost 70% living in the DFW area. More than 14,000 of DFW’s UNT alums hold executive titles. You can connect with them through professional and networking events on campus offered through the Career Center, your department or the Alumni Center.

Once you’re an alum yourself, you’ll be able to take advantage of free lifetime benefits such as career advising, access to employment fairs and our award-winning Student Money Management Center.

SOAR WITH US Annette Becker (’15 M.A.)

Hakan Ceylan (’06 M.S., ’12 Ph.D.)

Jermaine Stegall (’03 M.M.)

Director, Texas Fashion Collection

Senior research engineer, Netflix

Robert Blocker (’70 M.M., ’72 D.M.A.)

Michael Parkhill (’93, ’99 M.Ed., ’05 M.S.)

Composer and conductor for Our Star Wars digital series and a Netflix original movie

Dean, School of Music, Yale University

Zikra Toure (’16, ’17 M.S.)

City manager of Dallas

Former Aerospace Officer of the Year for the Texas Wing and the Aerospace Educator of the Year

Jamie Wilson (’99 M.Ed., ’12 Ed.D.)

Shelia Samone Brown (’10 Ed.D.)

Telea Stafford (’03 M.B.A.)

Novelist and executive producer for her book turned film, Beneath the Scar: Rise to Healing

President and brand strategy director, Phenixx Marketing and Media LLC, who has worked with companies such as match. com, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Superintendent, Denton ISD 2020 Region 11 Superintendent of the Year

T.C. Broadnax (’93 M.P.A.)

Machine-learning engineer, Call Box

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MORE THAN ACADEMICS

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FIRST-RATE EVENTS AND AMENITIES. A DIVERSE COMMUNITY • Designated a Minority-Serving Institution as well as one of 16 Carnegie-ranked Tier One research universities named a Hispanic Serving Institution • Home to the Multicultural Center, providing the UNT community with a broad range of inclusive events and training opportunities for 25 years • International student activities, including our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, the Football 101 program with UNT Athletics, International Flag Day Parade and many culturally based student organizations

• 2,700 international students from 138 countries RIDE, BIKE, CONNECT •E vening-only parking permits available • Free on-campus shuttles offering extended hours • One of the few universities nationwide to offer Rideshare, an online carpooling system • Annual events that provide commuters the chance to network with other young professionals ike-friendly campus, with bike •B

EVENTS AND ATHLETICS housands of events and performances •T on campus each year, many live-streamed • 16 NCAA Division I sports teams • 130 conference championships and four national championships rad School Preview, your free on-campus •G (or virtual) open house where you can meet faculty, learn about funding and experience the UNT spirit Offered in the Fall and Spring HEALTH AND WELLNESS • Medical clinic and pharmacy • Optical center and dental office

lanes, a bike share system and

• Massage therapy

weekly social bike rides

• Mental health resources • Nutrition support services

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POHL RECREATION CENTER

MEAN GREEN FAMILY

WORKING FOR YOU

• Two pools, indoor soccer gym, and

reschool enrollment options at •P

• The Graduate Student Council,

the Child Development

focusing on connecting,

• A wide variety of fitness classes

Laboratory through our nationally

empowering and advocating for

• 45-foot climbing and bouldering wall

recognized College of Education

graduate students

weight and fitness room

UNIVERSITY UNION • Live music in the Syndicate • Delicious eateries like Chick-fil-A, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Jamba Juice and the largest Starbucks in the Denton area • Beautiful campus views from

• Find trusted UNT student babysitters through Nest Watchers, only available to the UNT community • Family Fun Nights, so you can

EXPLORE OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES:

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share UNT with your whole family

the rooftop garden, perfect

MORE RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT UNT AT FRISCO:

for studying or taking a coffee break

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• Relaxing meditation room for a quick recharge

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THE HEART OF NORTH TEXAS

DENTON, HOME TO OUR CENTRAL CAMPUS •N amed one of the nation's Best College Towns by 24/7 Wall St.

• Two nearby lakes and a 2,000-acre nature preserve

• 2nd in the nation as a • 1st among U.S. small cities for “boomtown” by SmartAsset Best Places to Buy a House

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• Fun, free and familyfriendly activities for all ages • Named a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office

WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND CLASSES IN DENTON, ONE OF OUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS, ONLINE OR A MIXTURE OF THEM ALL — UNT IS READY WHERE YOU ARE. UNT AT FRISCO Professionally driven programs UNT at Frisco is expanding its mark on North Texas through its exclusive partnership with the City of Frisco. The city's donation of 100 acres of land for the branch campus will enable UNT at Frisco to develop its presence as the educational leader in the area.

Frisco continues to shine as a professional hotspot, and UNT is at the heart of it with fast-paced, careerfocused programs and strategic partnerships. With the guidance of our supportive staff and leadingedge faculty, you'll gain professional opportunities and connections that will help you earn the degree and job you want.

FRISCO • UNT at Frisco offers

• Frisco is home to UNT

in-demand degrees and

partners like the Dallas

concentrations, from

Cowboys, Toyota and

Advanced Data Analytics to

AmerisourceBergen.

Sport Entertainment Management.

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A TOP ONLINE UNIVERSITY Degrees to get there faster UNT's online programs are nationally recognized for excellence. We'll be there to support you as you earn your degree, wherever you are.

As one of the largest providers of online credit courses among Texas public universities, UNT offers more than 80 online program options including bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, and undergraduate and graduate certificates. Many online programs include flexible

ONLINE

learning options at the Denton and Frisco campuses.

• Ranked 7th in Texas as a best online college by ReadySchools.org.

• UNT’s online M.B.A. with a focus in Organizational

• Our online master’s program in

• We offer a variety of

Educational Psychology

accelerated online programs

(gifted and talented education)

and concentrations so you

is ranked 1st in the nation by

can earn the degree you

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need faster.

Behavior and Human Resource Management is ranked 1st in the nation by MBACentral.org.

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INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE A BEST COLLEGE – MONEY MAGAZINE

ONE OF AMERICA’S 100 BEST COLLEGE BUYS ® FOR 25 CONSECUTIVE YEARS AN AMERICA’S BEST VALUE COLLEGE – FORBES

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AT UNT, AN EXCELLENT AND AFFORDABLE GRADUATE EDUCATION IS WITHIN YOUR REACH. SCHOLARSHIPS UNT offers a number of competitive scholarships including: • UNT General Scholarship • Toulouse Graduate School Scholarship • Department-sponsored awards • UNT scholarships of $1,000 or more per academic year may include an out-of-state tuition waiver, when meeting state requirements.

Award deadlines vary. Apply early for the most options.

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TUITION BENEFIT PROGRAM

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Learn more gograd.unt.edu/tuition-benefit INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The UNT International Office offers scholarships and grants to international students. Additionally, students may become eligible for Texas resident tuition rates by earning assistantships, scholarships and fellowships.

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with your department and the Jan. 15 — Submit your FAFSA

graduate school for more details.

by this priority date for the fall semester.

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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST GET PREPARED

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ake an on-campus or guided T virtual tour. gograd.unt.edu/tours

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egister for an upcoming virtual R graduate webinar. gograd.unt.edu/grow

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onnect with a graduate advisor C or key faculty in your area of interest to discuss graduate school options and admission requirements.* gograd.unt.edu/advising

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repare your application P materials at least two months prior to your department’s application date. International applicants may need additional time to process documents.

* UNT reviews graduate program applications holistically. We consider all parts of the application and supporting documentation to determine admission.

Contact your department directly for specific requirements.

TWO-PART APPLICATION PROCESS The UNT graduate application is a concurrent two-part process. All graduate applicants must complete the Toulouse Graduate School admission requirements, but most programs have additional requirements.

1.

1 Apply to the Toulouse Graduate School at applytexas.org and pay the application fee.

Send official transcripts from all colleges attended to the graduate school office.

2.

2 Apply to your department and submit all supporting application materials.

PROGRAM DEADLINES VARY. CHECK WITH YOUR DEPARTMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION PRIORITY DATES

Complete the graduate school application by the following dates. Check with your

departmental advisor for specific deadlines and details.** SEMESTER

GENERAL

INTERNATIONAL

Fall

June 15

April 1

Spring

Oct. 15

Oct. 15

Summer

April 15

Jan. 1

** Applying by departmental priority dates affords you the most options for enrollment and financial support.

Many programs will still consider your application after these dates.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND TEST SCORES

MONEY

heck with your department to  C

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pply for scholarships, A assistantships and fellowships.

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heck with your department for C assistantship and fellowship applications.

determine test score requirements.

If admissions exams are required, submit your test scores to the department through the testing agency.

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pply for financial aid at fafsa.gov.

A Priority date: Jan. 15

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Priority date for other awards: .

Varies by program

APPLICATION STATUS Check the status of your

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admission application through your my.unt.edu portal.

ONCE YOU’RE ADMITTED 

eview the UNT Graduate R Student Success Manual linked in your admission letter.

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I nternational students are required to attend international orientation.

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ttend a graduate orientation A session in person or online. orientation.unt.edu/graduate

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heck to see if your department C is hosting its own orientation.

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eet with your advisor to M determine course options.

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egister for classes.

R unt.edu/register

LEARN MORE AT gograd.unt.edu/admissions.

LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS AT international.unt.edu.

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