Graduate College - International Student Guide 2019

Graduate College

International Graduate Student Guide

55 Master’s

5 Doctoral

33 Graduate Certificate Programs

22 Accelerated Online Programs

WE RANK WITH THE BEST 1st

In net price among national universities by Washington Monthly in 2018.

1st

Among Texas institutions for awarding the most graduate degrees to Hispanics (4th nationally).

2nd

Best online master’s degree in social work. UTRGV trailed only Boston University and ranked higher than Columbia, USC and Case Western.

3rd

Most affordable university in America in 2018 by BestValueSchools.com.

4th

Best college in Texas by BestColleges.com in 2018.

79th

Among 300+ national universities by Washington Monthly in 2018.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers world class educational experiences and convenient course offerings for graduate students. We have a distributed campus just minutes from the U.S.-Mexico border and in close proximity to the Gulf Coast, offering unique opportunities for research. We will position you on the forefront of some of the most innovative work being conducted in the sciences, healthcare, business, the arts and humanities, information science, education, engineering and all points in between. UTRGV also has tuition that is one of the most affordable in the United States.

Admissions Checklist £ Graduate Application online

www.utrgv.edu/gradapply

£ Official GRE or GMAT scores (if applicable) £ Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores

(TOEFL Minimum: 550 paper based, 79 Internet based, IELTS Minimum: 6.5 Minimum)

£ Official College/University Transcripts £ Certified English Translation of Educational Records £ Certification of Financial Responsibility Form £ Financial Documentation £ Valid Passport £ Other documents requested by the program (varies by program).

Review requirements at www.utrgv.edu/grad

£ Application fee is waived for all graduate programs except for the health professional programs.

Check the status of your application at utrgv.edu/selfservice

Estimated Cost of Attendance: Fall 2019 - Summer 2020 Rates Traditional (16-week Semester) Programs Residency

Per 3-Credit Hour Course

Semester (9-Credit Hours)

Texas Resident

$1,359.29

$3,563.87

Non-Resident/International

$2,625.29 $7,361.87

Accelerated Online (7-week Term) Programs Program

Per 3-Credit Hour Course

Total Cost

Technology Leadership in Education (Certificate)

$1,374.99

$4,125

E-Learning (Certificate)

$1,624.98

$6,500

Principal Certification (Certificate)

$1,374.99

$9,625

Curriculum & Instruction (MED) $1,374.99 $13,750 Educational Leadership (MED) $1,374.99 $13,750 Educational Technology (MED) $1,374.99 $13,750 Special Education (MED)

$1,374.99 $13,750

Social Work (MSSW)

$1,333.32

$14,667

Accountancy (MACC)

$1,416.66

$14,170

Business Analytics (MS)

$1,416.66

$15,584

Health Sciences (MS)

$1,333.32

$16,000

Nursing (MSN)

$1,333.32

$16,000

Public Affairs (MPA)

$1,333.32

$16,000

Business Administration (MBA)

$1,416.66

$17,000

Assistantships Assistantships give students the opportunity to work on campus (up to 20-hour work weeks) and are based on college/institutional demands and funds. Three types of assistantships are offered: teaching, research and graduate.

Please see your program director about the different assistantships available in your field of study. You should also visit www.careers.utrgv.edu for additional graduate assistantship opportunities.

Scholarships UTRGV has several scholarship opportunities that use the same scholarship application. These scholarships are highly competitive so be sure to apply early. Visit the scholarship website at www.utrgv.edu/applyscholarships for more information and to start your application today!

Presidential Graduate Research Assistantship (PGRA): This assistantship provides the resources to outstanding students to enhance graduate research, providing a scholarship to cover the tuition and fees of the program and an assistantship assignment. Total award up to $34,780. PGRA’s are available to new, full-time graduate students who enroll in a research-based masters program. Students must also conduct research resulting in a thesis and peer-review publication(s).

To be considered, students must be recommended by the program coordinator.

Texas Resident Tuition Rate Texas resident tuition rate may be granted to students who receive a teaching or research assistantship in their discipline or who are awarded a competitive scholarship of over $1,000.

Frequently Asked Questions What is the TOEFL institution code for UTRGV? 6570

How long is a TOEFL or IELTS score valid?

Do I need to get my transcripts evaluated by an evaluation agency?

No, we evaluate all foreign transcripts in-house.

The TOEFL and the IELTS exam scores have a two year validity period.

How many credit hours do I need to be enrolled if I have a F1 visa?

Do you have exemptions for the English Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS)?

Nine credit hours per semester is the minimum; please contact the International Admissions and Student Services Office at international@utrgv.edu for more details.

Yes, the exemptions for the TOEFL or IELTS exams are as follows: •

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If you live in one of the following exempt countries: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Grenada, Grand Cayman, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Sierra Leone, Trinidad/Tobago, United Kingdome, U.S. Pacific Trust, United States (other than Puerto Rico).

Students who have recently and successfully completed at least 30 credit hours of university level academic studies in one of the countries listed above.

Students who have completed the Advanced Level of the Intensive Program from the Language Institute (LI) at UTRGV may submit their certificate of completion with their application. For more information on the Language Institute visit www.utrgv.edu/li or email li@utrgv.edu.

Is proof of health insurance required for international students?

Yes, health insurance is required when you become a student at UTRGV. For information on waivers, contact the International Admissions and Student Services office at international@utrgv.edu.

Who should I contact to assist me with inquiries on the student visa process?

The International Admissions and Student Services Office.

1-(956) 882-7092 I 1-(956) 665-2922 www.utrgv.edu/iass I international@utrgv.edu

Graduate Programs ROBERT C. VACKAR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

utrgv.edu/cobe

utrgv.edu/coec

Accountancy (MACC)

Civil Engineering (MS)

3

Advanced Business Administration (Certificate)

Computer Science (MS)

Business Administration (MBA)

Electrical Engineering (MSE)

3

Business Administration in Financial Planning (MBA)

Engineering Management (MS)

2

Business Administration in Healthcare Administration (MBA)

Information Technology (MS)

Business Administration in International Trade (MBA)

Manufacturing Engineering (MSE)

Business Administration (PhD)

Materials (Certificate)

Business Analytics (MS)

Mechanical Engineering (MSE)

Business Analytics (Certificate)

Mechanics and Design (Certificate)

Healthcare Administration and Leadership (Certificate)

Thermal Fluid Science (Certificate)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND P-16 INTEGRATION

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

utrgv.edu/cep

utrgv.edu/cofa

2

2

2

Bilingual Education (MEd)

Art (MFA)

Bilingual Education (Certificate)

Creative Writing (MFA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Certification)

Design (Certificate)

Counseling (MEd)

Latin American Art History (Certificate)

Curriculum and Instruction (EdD)

Music (MM)

Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Math and Science Education (MEd)2

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AFFAIRS

1

Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics Education (MEd)2 Digital Literacy Leader (Certificate)1

Exercise Science (MS)

Educational Leadership (EdD)

Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

Educational Leadership (MEd)3

Health Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (MS)2

Educational Technology (MEd)2

Health Science in Healthcare Administration (MS)2

E-Learning (Certificate)2

Health Science in Healthcare Informatics (MS)2

Higher Education in Teaching (Certificate)

Health Science in Nutrition (MS)2

Master Reading Teacher (Certificate)1

Kinesiology (MS)1

Reading and Literacy (MEd)

Nursing Administration (MSN)2

Reading Specialist Certification

Nursing Education (MSN)2

School Psychology (MA)

Occupational Therapy (MS)

Secondary Bilingual Education (Certificate)

Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

Special Education (MEd)2 Teacher Certification - Principal (Certificate)

3

Teacher Certification - Superintendent (Certificate) Technology Leadership in Education (Certificate)2 TxVSN Digital Literacies (Certificate)1

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MS) Communication Sciences and Disorders (MS)

Early Childhood (MEd)

Teacher Leadership (MEd)

utrgv.edu/coha

Physician Assistant Studies - Bridge Program (MPAS)1 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Certificate)1 Rehabilitation Counseling (PhD) Social Work (MSSW) Social Work - Administration and Community Practice (MSSW)2 Social Work - Direct Practice with Latino Individuals, Families, and Groups (MSSW)2

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

utrgv.edu/cla Advanced Placement Spanish Literature (Certificate)1 Anthropology (MAIS) Art History (MAIS) Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Certificate) Clinical Psychology (MA) Clinical Psychology (PhD) Communication (MA) Communication Training and Consulting (Certificate) Court Interpreting (Certificate)1 Criminal Justice (MS) Disaster Studies (MA) English (MA) English (MAIS) English as a Second Language (MA) Experimental Psychology (MA) Gender and Women’s Studies (Certificate) Healthcare Interpreting (Certificate)1 History (MA) History (MAIS) Literary Translation (Certificate)1 Localization and Audiovisual Translation (Certificate)1 Media Relations and Strategic Communication (Certificate) Mexican American Studies (Certificate) Mexican American Studies (MAIS) Political Science (MA) Public Affairs (MPA)3 Secondary English Language Arts (Certificate) Sociology (MS) Spanish (MA) Spanish Translation and Interpreting (Certificate)1 Spanish Translation and Interpreting (MA)1

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES

utrgv.edu/cos Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences (MS) Biology (MS) Chemistry (MS) Mathematics (MS) Ocean, Coastal and Earth Sciences (MS) Physics (MS) Science and Technology (MSIS)

Instructional method is traditional (face-to-face) unless otherwise noted: 1 Online (Traditional semesters) 2 Accelerated Online (7-week courses) 3 Traditional and Accelerated Online Options

www.utrgv.edu/grad gradcollege@utrgv.edu 1-833-UTRGV-GC I 1-833-887-4842