Vice President for Research - Richard
E. Ewing, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Dean of Graduate Studies - John R. Giardino,
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Dean - Ozden O. Ochoa, B.S., M.Eng.,
Ph.D.
Associate Dean - Dan H. Robertson, B.S.,
M.B.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Dean - Clifton P. Griffin, B.S.,
M.S., Ph.D.
General Statement
Texas A&M University aspires to
offer graduate programs of the highest quality. The University
endeavors to admit graduate students with the highest qualifications
and promise, while maintaining a balanced representation of
gender, ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds. The Office
of Graduate Studies is responsible for all graduate programs
in the University and assists graduate students in their pursuit
of advanced academic degrees.
The Office of Graduate Studies is administered
by a Dean of Graduate Studies reporting to the Vice President
for Research.
The Graduate Council serves as an advisory
group to the Dean of Graduate Studies. It makes recommendations
to the Dean of Graduate Studies and on major policy matters,
to the Faculty Senate. The Graduate Council concerns itself
with the development of graduate programs within the University
and with the maintenance of standards of excellence in all
graduate instruction and graduate activities. Each college
has a committee on graduate instruction with the responsibility
for making recommendations concerning graduate course offerings,
general policies on graduate instruction, and for other matters
pertaining to graduate studies in that college. The chair of
each committee on graduate instruction is a member of the Graduate
Council.
The Graduate Operations Committee serves
as an advisory body to the Vice President for Research. It
focuses primarily on operations and procedures regarding administration
of graduate education throughout the University. The Graduate
Operations Committee works very closely with the Graduate Council
to coordinate all curriculum and policy issues. It also works
closely with the Academic Operations Committee and the Academic
Program Council to consider recommendations concerning operations
and procedures. Each academic college is represented on the
Graduate Operations Committee by the associate dean (or other
named individual) responsible for graduate studies in that
college.
The Graduate Student Council is an
advisory body to the Vice President for Research and is composed
of graduate student representatives to the Student Government
of the University. It also serves, through the Office of Graduate
Studies, as a communication link between graduate students
and the University administration.
Graduate Degrees
Texas A&M University offers
the following master's and doctoral degrees:
Master of Science (M.S.)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Agribusiness (M.A.B.)
Master of Agriculture (M.Agr.)
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
Master of Biotechnology (M.BIOT.)
Master of Business Administration
(M.B.A.)
Master of Computer Science (M.C.S.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Master of Geoscience (M.Gsc.)
Master of Industrial Distribution
(M.I.D.)
Master of International Affairs
(M.I.A.)
Master of Land Economics and Real
Estate (M.L.E.R.E.)
Master of Landscape Architecture
(M.L.A.)
Master of Public Service and Administration
(M.P.S.A.)
Master of Urban Planning (M.U.P.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.)
There are several majors and
options available at the master's and doctoral levels.
Consult the Texas
A&M University Graduate Catalog.
Admission
A formal application is required
of all persons seeking admission to Graduate Studies. The
application forms are available at the Office of Admissions
and Records. Domestic students should file all appropriate
materials no later than six weeks prior to the opening
of the semester. See the section on International Admissions
in this catalog for application deadlines. Admission to
Graduate Studies cannot be granted until the credentials
specified in the application form, including scores on
the Graduate Record Examinations or the Graduate Management
Admission Test, have been filed. In addition, international
students must submit scores for the TOEFL.
All communications relating to
admission should be addressed to Admissions and Records.
Questions on other matters concerning graduate study programs
should be addressed to the Office of Graduate Studies or
to the appropriate subject matter department.
The Graduate Catalog
The Texas
A&M University Graduate Catalog, published
annually, provides information about the graduate programs
of Texas A&M University to students, prospective
students, and faculty and staff of the University. Included
is information concerning requirements for admission
to graduate studies at the University, services available
to students, graduate course offerings and listings of
the administrative officers and the Graduate Faculty.
Copies of this publication may be purchased from the
University Bookstore.
