History
The University of Texas at Tyler was created as Tyler State College by the Texas Legislature in 1971 and was renamed Texas Eastern University four years later. The University became a campus of The University of Texas System in 1979, as a result of action by the 66th Texas Legislature. Originally established as an upper-level university, UT Tyler’s mission was expanded in 1997 when the 75th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1795 authorizing it to offer classes for freshman and sophomore students. Governor George W. Bush signed the bill into law on May 26, 1997.
Regional Accreditation
The University of Texas at Tyler is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of Texas at Tyler.
The University of Texas System
As a member institution of The University of Texas System, UT Tyler is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System.
Mission
The University of Texas at Tyler is a comprehensive institution of higher education offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs as an institution of the renowned University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Tyler's vision is to be nationally recognized for its high quality education in the professions and in the humanities, arts and sciences, and for its distinctive core curriculum. Guided by an outstanding and supportive faculty, its graduates will understand and appreciate human diversity and the global nature of the new millennium. They will think critically, act with honesty and integrity, and demonstrate proficiency in leadership, communication skills, and the use of technology.
The University is committed to providing a setting for free inquiry and expects excellence in the teaching, research, artistic performances and professional public service provided by its faculty, staff and students. As a community of scholars, the University develops the individual's critical thinking skills, appreciation of the arts, humanities and sciences, international understanding for participation in the global society, professional knowledge and skills to enhance economic productivity, and commitment to lifelong learning.
Within an environment of academic freedom, students learn from faculty scholars who have nationally recognized expertise in the arts and sciences, and in such professions as engineering, public administration, education, business, health sciences, and technology. The faculty engages in research and creative activity, both to develop and maintain their own scholarly expertise and to extend human knowledge. The results of that research and other creative efforts are made available to students in the classroom and to the general public through publication, technology transfer, and public service activities. The institution also seeks to serve individuals who desire to enhance their professional development, broaden their perspectives, or enrich their lives.
Location
The University of Texas at Tyler is the only public degree-granting university located in the East Texas Planning Region, an area of approximately 750,000 population, which includes the greater Tyler/Longview metropolitan area. The natural beauty of this dynamic region is exemplified by UT Tyler’s distinctive campus with its scenic lakes and wooded, rolling hills.
Off-Campus Locations
The University of Texas offers selected courses and degree programs at the Longview University Center, the UT Tyler Palestine Campus and the Houston Engineering Center.
Longview University Center
The University of Texas at Tyler Longview University Center is located at 3201 N. Eastman Road in Longview, Texas. Students experience cost-saving convenience and greater flexibility in scheduling classes. The entire bachelor of science in nursing curriculum is offered on the campus of the Longview University Center. Nursing students attend traditional face-to-face courses that are led by full-time, fully accredited, on-site faculty members. In addition, the LUC offers courses in the fields of technology, human resources, public administration, and criminal justice. For the most current information about the LUC go online to uttyler.edu/luc or visit the UT Tyler Longview University Center Facebook page.
Palestine Campus
The University of Texas at Tyler, Palestine Campus originated in 1995 and is now located at 100 University Boulevard along Loop 256, one quarter mile south of Hwy 287/Hwy 19 in Palestine, Texas. The modern Mathis Hall building, which opened in 2010, includes an on-site library and computer lab with online access to the Muntz Library, a New Nursing Skills and Simulation Learning Laboratory (opening August 2014), two student break areas, relaxing outdoor patio areas, and modern hi-tech classrooms with wireless internet access, all in a beautiful park-like setting. The Palestine BSN Nursing program, the university’s first PATSS Hyflex BSN Nursing curriculum, allows students to learn from expert on-site faculty and interactive online content. The PATSS program requires less on-campus time, freeing students for a variety of excellent clinical experiences in Palestine and the greater East Texas region.
Houston Engineering Center
The University of Texas at Tyler Houston Engineering Center is located in the heart of the West Houston Energy Corridor at 2811 Hayes Road on the Houston Community College Campus. Upper division coursework leading to bachelor’s degrees from UT Tyler in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering is available through the center. On-site faculty provide the majority of the instruction for the degree programs, and
well-equipped modern classrooms and teaching laboratories are available to students.
Faculty and Course Information
In an effort to provide as much information to students, parents, and the general public regarding courses and faculty, UT Tyler makes available on its website syllabi for current courses (http://www.uttyler.edu/catalog/syllabi.php), vitae for instructors of record, (http://www.uttyler.edu/facultystaff/faculty-search.php), and end-of-course evaluations for all courses (http://www2.uttyler.edu/courseevals/homepage.aspx).
Statement on Protection of Social Security Numbers
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler to protect the confidential nature of social security numbers. Employees who have access to confidential information may only use that information as is necessary and appropriate in the performance of their official duties and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Statement on Equal Opportunity
No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by The University of Texas System or any of its component institutions on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including, but not limited to, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, veteran status, or disability.
This policy applies to all University administrators, faculty, staff, students, visitors and applicants for employment or admission.
Academic Organization
The University of Texas at Tyler is organized into six academic colleges:
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business and Technology
College of Education and Psychology
College of Engineering
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy
Bachelor’s Degrees
The University of Texas at Tyler offers a wide variety of educational opportunities. The university offers bachelor’s degrees with majors in the following areas:
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Degree
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Accounting
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B.B.A.
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Applied Arts and Sciences
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B.A.A.S.
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Art
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B.A./B.F.A.
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Biology
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B.S.
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Chemistry
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B.S.
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Civil Engineering
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B. S
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Computer Information Systems
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B.S.
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Computer Science
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B.S.
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Construction Management
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B.S.
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Criminal Justice
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B.S.
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Economics
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B.A./B.S.
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Electrical Engineering
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B.S.E.E.
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English
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B.A.
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Finance
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B.B.A.
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Health & Kinesiology
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B.A.
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Health Studies
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B.S.
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History
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B.A./B.S.
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Human Resource Development
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B.S.
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Industrial Technology
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B.S.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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B.S.
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Kinesiology
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B.S.
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Management
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B.B.A.
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Marketing
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B.B.A.
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| Mass Communication |
B.A./B.S. |
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Mathematics
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B.S.
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Mechanical Engineering
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B.S.
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Music
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B.M./B.A.
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Nursing
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B.S.N.
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Political Science
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B.A./B.S.
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Psychology
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B.A./B.S.
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Social Sciences
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B.A./B.S.
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Spanish
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B.A.
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Speech Communication
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B.A./B.S.
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Master’s Degrees
The University of Texas at Tyler offers master’s degrees in the following areas:
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Program
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Degree
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Accountancy
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M.Acc.
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Art (Studio)
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M.F.A.
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Art (Art History)
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M.A.
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Biology
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M.S.
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Business Administration
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M.B.A.
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Civil Engineering
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M.S.C.E.
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| Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
M.A. |
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Clinical Psychology
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M.S.
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Communication
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M.A.
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Computer Science
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M.S.
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Criminal Justice
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M.S.
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Curriculum and Instruction
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M.Ed.
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Educational Leadership
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M.Ed.
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Electrical Engineering
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M.S.E.E.
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English
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M.A.
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Health and Kinesiology
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M.Ed.
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Health Sciences
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M.S.
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History
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M.A.
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Human Resource Development
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M.S.
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Industrial Management
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M.S.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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M.A./M.S.
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Kinesiology
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M.S.
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Mathematics
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M.S.
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Mechanical Engineering
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M.S.M.E.
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Nursing
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M.S.N.
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Political Science
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M.A.
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Public Administration
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M.P.A.
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Reading
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M.Ed.
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School Counseling
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M.A.
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Special Education
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M.Ed.
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Doctoral Degrees
The University of Texas at Tyler offers doctoral degrees in the following areas:
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Program
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Degree
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Human Resource Development
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Ph.D.
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Nursing
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Ph.D.
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Accreditation and Memberships
Accredited by the following:
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Engineering Accrediting Commission (ABET)
Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
American Chemical Society
Texas Board of Nursing
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Teacher Education Accrediting Council (TEAC)
Texas Education Agency
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Membership in the following:
Alliance for Higher Education
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, Inc.
American Association of Higher Education
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
American Association of University Women
American Council on Education
American Society for Engineering Education
Association of Texas Colleges and Universities
Conference of Southern Graduate Schools
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Council of Public University Presidents and Chancellors of Texas
Forest Trails Consortium
Institute of International Education
International Association of University Presidents
National Association of Industrial Technology
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
National League for Nursing Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs
Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
Southern Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing
Southern Regional Education Board
Texas Association of College and University Auditors
Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
Texas Society of Allied Health Professionals
Recognized by the following:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Immigration and Naturalization Service, United States Department of Justice
Veterans Administration