Program Requirements
College of Business
Program
Requirements
Master’s Programs
Business Administration (BNAP)
Deadlines
Faculty Contact
Spring Minimester I
1/9
Spring Minimester II
2/17
Summer Minimester I
4/14
Essay - approximately 500 words in length
and should include educational and
professional goals and the reason for
applying to the program.
GMAT or GRE (scores within 5 years) –
may be waived, but COB will need to
review first.
Summer Minimester II
6/25
Fall Minimester I
8/4
Fall Minimester II
9/29
Resume
Business Administration (BUSI)
Concentrations within MBA
Health Care Concentration
Must have at least a GPA of 3.0 in their
last 60 hours.
Will waive the GMAT requirement for
students with a last 60 hours GPA of at
least 3.0 and a grade of B or better in
college algebra or a higher level math
course OR an earned graduate degree and
a grade B or better in college algebra or
higher level mathematics course.
International Business
Concentration
Finance Concentration
International:
Fall – May 1
Spring – Sept. 1
Summer I/II – Feb. 1
Accountancy (ACCT)
GMAT or GRE (scores within 5 years)
NDGD-BUSI: MUST hold master’s
degree
Essay - approximately 500 words in length
and should include educational and
professional goals and the reason for
applying to the program.
2 Letters of Recommendation
Resume
Last updated 10/14
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – November 15
Summer I – April 15
Summer II – May 15
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – August 15
Spring – December 15
Summer I – May 15
Summer II – June 15
International:
Fall – July 15
Spring – Sept. 1
Summer I/II – Feb. 1
Sharon Polansky
825-3448
College of Education
Program
Requirements
Deadlines
Master’s Programs
GPA – minimum of 3.0
Counseling (COUN)
Tracks within Counseling
School Counselor Certificate
Specialties of Counseling
Addictions Counseling Specialty
Clinical Mental Health
Counseling Specialty
School Counseling Specialty
Essay - (as required on the
application form) of 500 to 700
words, including an explanation of
reasons for pursuing graduate study
and applying to the Master's Program
in Counseling. The essay emphasizes:
•Each applicant's potential success
in forming effective and culturally
relevant interpersonal relationships
in individual and small-group
contexts
•Each applicant's aptitude for
graduate-level study
•Each applicant's career goals and
their relevance to the program
3 Letters of Recommendation
Marriage, Couple and Family
Counseling Specialty
Curriculum & Instruction
(CINS)
Educational Administration
(EDAD)
Reading (READ)
Interview
GPA – minimum of 3.0
Essay (300-400)
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – June 15
Spring – October 15
Summer I/II – Feb 15
International:
Fall – June 15
Spring – October 15
Summer I/II – Feb. 15
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – November 15
Summer I/II – April 15
Special Education (SPED)
Tracks within Spec Educ
Educational Diagnostician
Early Childhood Education
(ECED)
Kinesiology (KINE)
Instructional Design and
Educational Technology (IDET)
Last updated 10/14
Stephen Gallardo
825-2432
(Room FC 212)
International:
Fall – May 1
Spring – September 1
Summer I/II – February 1
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – November 15
Summer I – April 15
Summer II – May 15
International:
Fall – May 1Spring –
September 1
Summer I/II – February 1
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – November 15
Summer I – April 15
Summer II – May 15
International:
Fall – May 1
Spring – September 1
Summer I/II – February 1
Dr. Joshua Watson
825-3393
Dr. Richard Ricard
825-3725
Dr. Michelle
Hollenbaugh
825-2451
Dr. Marvarene Oliver
825-3326
Dr. Faye Brunn
825-2417
International:
Fall – May 1
Spring – September 1
Summer I/II – February 1
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – August 10
Spring – January 10
Summer I – May 15
Summer II – June 15
Faculty Contact
Dr. Robert Smith
825-2307
International:
Fall – July 15
Spring – November 15
Summer I/II – April 15
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – June 1
Spring – October 15
Summer I – April 1
Summer II – April 1
Tracks within Reading
Reading Specialist Certificate
Contact
Dr. Lynn Hemmer
825-3702
Last name A-Z
Stephen Gallardo
825-2432
(Room FC 212)
Last name A–E
Josephine Marshall
825-5719
(Room FC 218)
Last name M-R
David Gonzalez
825-2645
(Room FC 220)
Last name S–Z
Angela Speaker
825-2968
(Room FC 214)
Dr. Sherrye Garret
825-3314
Dr. Karen McCableb
825-2449
Dr. Jana Sanders
825-3328
Dr. Randy Bonnette
825-3317
Dr. Sue Elwood
825-2407
GPA – minimum of 3.0
Elementary Education (ELEM)
Code of Ethics (Structured Essay)
Tracks within Elem Educ
TExES Pre-Admiss Content Test
Scores
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – November 15
Summer I – April 15
Summer II – May 15
International:
Fall – May 1Spring –
September 1
Summer I/II – February 1
Dr. Carmen
Tejeda-Delgado
825-2860
Teacher Certification (MAC)
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – November 15
Summer I – April 15
Summer II – May 15
Secondary Education (SCED)
International:
Fall – May 1
Spring – September 1
Summer I/II – February 1
Tracks within Sec Educ
Dr. Martin Ward
825-3471
Teacher Certification (MAC)
Certification Programs
Alternative Certification of
Educators Program
(ED-NDCT-EACP)
Bachelor’s Degree
GPA – 2.5 or higher
TExES Pre-Admiss Content Test
Scores
Tracks within ACE
All – Level Edu
Elementary Edu (EC-6, 4-8)
Secondary Edu (8-12)
Graduate Certifications
Educational Diagnostician
Certificate
Code of Ethics (Structured Essay)
Master’s Degree
2 years teaching experience
Prior Master’s degree in Education
GPA – minimum of 3.0
Master’s Degree
GPA – minimum of 3.0
Principal Certification
Supplemental Certifications
Bilingual Education –
Supplemental Certificate
English as a Second Language –
Supplemental Certificate
Gifted and Talented –
Supplemental Certificate
Reading Specialist Certificate
Last updated 10/14
Hard Deadlines:
Summer I - May 1
Fall - August 7
Dr. Linda Kelly
825-2437
Passed equivalent of English 1301 or
1302
Principal Certificate
Superintendent Certificate
Priority Deadlines:
Summer I - May 1
Fall - August 7
Bachelor’s degree
Initial teaching certificate
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – November 15
Summer I – April 15
Summer II – May 15
International:
Fall – May 1
Spring – September 1
Summer I/II – February 1
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – November 15
Summer I – April 15
Summer II – May 15
International:
Fall – May 1
Spring – September 1
Summer I/II – February 1
Dr. Lynn Hemmer
825-2308
Scott Simmons
825-2433
Doctoral Programs
Counselor Education, PhD
(CNED)
Master’s Degree
Essay (2 pages)
GRE - (scores within 5 years)
3 Letters of Recommendation
Resume
Note for SPRING APPLICANTS:
In addition to above requirements,
applicant should
•
Be enrolled in a similar
Doctoral Program.
•
Possess good academic
standing
•
Should have a successful
completion of at least one
semester.
Requirements
•
Letter of good standing
from the Registrar
•
Official Transcripts of the
completed semester in the
currently enrolled program.
•
GPA – minimum 3.0
Curriculum & Instruction, PhD
(CINS)
Master’s Degree
Essay
GPA – minimum of 3.0
MAT / GRE - (scores within 5 years)
3 years teaching
4 Letters of Recommendation
Educational Leadership, EdD
(EDLD)
Undergrad GPA - minimum 3.0
Graduate GPA - minimum 3.5
4 Letters of Recommendation
Summary of Supporting Information
Rachel Perez
825-3393
Dr. Robert Smith
825-2307
Priority Deadline:
Domestic & International:
Fall – June 1
Spring – October 1
Summer – February 1
Hard Deadline:
Domestic & International:
Fall – June 15
Spring – October 15
Summer – February 15
Dr. Dan Pearce
825-5881
Master’s Degree
MAT / GRE - (scores within 5 years)
Last updated 10/14
Priority Deadline:
Domestic & International:
Fall –December 1
Spring – November 10th
Hard Deadline:
Domestic & International:
Fall - April 15
Spring – November 10th
Priority Deadline:
Domestic & International:
Fall – June 1
Spring – October 1
Summer – February 1
Hard Deadline:
Domestic & International:
Fall – June 15
Spring – October 15
Summer – February 15
College of Liberal Arts
Program
Requirements
Deadlines
Faculty Contact
Domestic & International:
Hard Deadlines
(MA Studio Art)
Fall – March 1
Spring – Oct. 1
Jack Gron
825-3473
Master’s Programs
Studio Art, MA
Studio Art, MFA
(STAR)
CD of .jpg image files of applicant’s art
work
Essay (300-500 words) written by the
applicant, explaining the applicant's
interest and objectives in
graduate studies
3 Letters of Recommendations
English (ENGL)
Essay (2-4 pages)
Writing Sample (2000 word minimum)
3 Letters of Recommendation
(Program will allow students to return w/o
new application for up to 2 years. After 2
years, a new application is required)
(MFA Studio Art)
Fall – February 1
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – November 15
Summer I – April 15
Summer II – May 15
International:
Fall – May 1
Spring – September 1
Summer I/II – February 1
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – Jan 1st
Summer I – May 15
Summer II – May 15
International:
Fall – May 1
Spring – Jan 1
Summer I/II – February 1
History (HIST)
GPA - minimum of 3.0
2 Letters of Recommendation
Essay
Writing Sample (minimally seven doublespaced pages in length with proper
citations)
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic
Fall – March 15
Spring – Nov. 1
Summer I- April 15th
Summer II- May 15th
International
Summer I- Feb 1
Summer II- Feb 1
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic
Fall – March 15
Spring – Jan 1
Summer I- May 15th
Summer II- May 15th
International
Fall – March 15
Spring – Nov 1
Summer I- Feb 1
Summer II- Feb 1
Last updated 10/14
Dr. Molly Englehardt
825-3793
Dr. David Blanke
825-2373
Communication (COMM)
GPA – minimum of 3.0
2 Letters of Evaluation
Essay (1-2 pages) describing your
educational and professional goals
and the reasons why you are applying to
the program
Writing Sample - may include research
papers, term papers, and class essays
Resume
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic
Fall- April 1st
Summer I- April 15th
Summer II-May 15th
International
Fall – April 1st
Spring- Nov 1st
Summer I- Feb 1st
Summer II- Feb 1st
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic
Fall - March 22nd
Spring – October 31st
Summer I- May 15th
Summer II- May 15th
Dr. Stephanie Rodriguez
825-5753
International:
Summer I –Feb 1st
Summer II- Feb 1st
*Will accept applications after
these dates
Psychology (PSYC)
GRE (scores within 5 years) waived if
candidate already has a master’s degree
GPA – minimum of 3.0
2 Letters of Evaluation
Essay (500-1000 words) - Describing
personal and professional reasons for
pursuing graduate study and should include
information regarding work experience,
educational goals, professional goals,
languages spoken and any other material
relevant to admission decisions.
Public Administration (PADM)
Tracks within Public Admin
Public Management
Non-Profit Management
Security Studies
Health Care Administration
Environmental Science
Last updated 10/14
2 Letters of Evaluation
Essay (300-500 words) - Describing work
experience, educational goals, professional
goals, languages spoken and any other
material that would be relevant. As part of
the professional goals statement, the essay
should also address the reasons and
motivations for seeking an MPA degree
Resume
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – March 15
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – June 15
Dr. Amy Houlihan
825-2971
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – April 15
Spring – Nov 1
Summer I – April 15
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – August 13
Spring – January 7
Summer I – May 27
International
Fall – August 13
Spring – January 7
Summer I- May 15th
Dr. Melissa Jarrell
825-2188
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Program
Nursing Education (NSED/NEAP)
Requirements
Master’s Programs
GPA – minimum of 3.0 (in the last 60
hours)
Current unencumbered TX License as
Registered Nurse
Nurse Leadership (NSLD)
CONHS form – (Essay and Resume)
3 Letters of Recommendation
Deadlines
Faculty Contact
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – April 15
Spring – Nov 15
Summer I – April 15
Crystal Ramirez
825-3617
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – August 13
Spring – January 7
Summer I – May 27
Ashley Beaudoin
825-5893
Family Nurse Practitioner (NSNP)
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – April 15
Post Master’s Certifications
Nursing Education Cert
NDCT – NSED/NEAP
MSN (On all Certifications)
Previous Master’s Degree Or admitted
into MBA or MPA Programs
GPA – minimum of 3.0 (in the last 60
hours)
Nurse Leadership Cert
NDCT-NSLD
Current unencumbered TX License as
Registered Nurse
CONHS form– (Essay and Resume)
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – April 15
Spring – Nov 15
Summer I – April 15
Crystal Ramirez
825-3617
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – August 13
Spring – January 7
Summer I – May 27
3 Letters of Recommendation
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Summer I – April 15
Family Nurse Practitioner Cert
NDCT-NSNP
Ashley Beaudoin
825-5893
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Summer I – April 15
Certificate
Health Care Administration
Certificate
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – April 15
Spring – Nov 15
Summer I – April 15
Any Master’s Degree
Application
Transcript
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – August 13
Spring – January 7
Summer I – May 27
Dr. Eve Layman
825-3781
Non-Degree
Non-Degree (NDGD)
Application
Transcript
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – April 15
Spring – Nov 15
Summer I – April 15
Dr. Eve Layman
825-3781
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – August 13
Spring – January 7
Summer I – May 27
Graduate Nursing Application Procedures: http://conhs.tamucc.edu/Graduate%20Files/grad_app_procedures_np.html
Last updated 10/14
College of Science & Engineering
Program
Biology (BIOL)
Requirements
Master’s Programs
GRE (scores within 5 years)
Essay (up to 1000 words) Please address
career goals, potential areas of research
interest
Indicate which faculty member has specified
to act as the student’s graduate advisory
committee chair
3 Letters of Recommendation
Computer Science (COSC)
GRE (scores within 5 years)
Essay (500 - 1000 words) Please address why
you wish to get a Master’s Degree and your
areas of interest.
Deadlines
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – Feb. 1
Spring – Aug. 1
Summer – Feb 1
International:
Fall – Feb. 1
Spring – June 1
Summer – Feb. 1
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – May 15
Spring – Oct 15
Summer – March 1
International:
Fall – April 15
Spring – Sept 15
Summer – Feb. 1
Faculty Contact
Dr. Kim Withers
825-5907
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – Nov. 15
Summer I – April 15
International:
Fall – May 1
Spring – Oct 1
Summer I – Feb 1
Martha Simcik
825-3721
Dr. Scott King
825-5877
Funding/Priority:
Fall – Feb 1
Environmental Science (ESCI)
GRE (scores within 5 years)
Essay (300 word minimum) Please describe
education and career interests, goals, and
challenges.
3 Letters of Evaluation
Mathematics (MATH)
Geospatial Surveying Engineering
(GSEN)
Essay (300-500 words) Please address
education and professional goals, pertinent
work, and undergraduate experience, and
other factors relating to the chosen option for
graduate study.
GRE (scores within 5 years) waived if
candidate already has a master’s degree.
2 Letters of Reference
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – July 15
Spring – Nov. 15
Summer I – April 15
Summer II – May 15
International:
Fall – May 1
Spring – Sept.1
Summer I – Feb 1
Summer II – Feb 1
Primary Contacts:
Dr. Jose Guardiola
825-5544
*unless program specifies
for Intls
Secondary Contacts:
Dr. George Tintera
825-6028
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall - August 1
Spring – November 1
Essay
International:
Fall – July 15
Spring – October 15
Last updated 10/14
Dr. Jennifer Smith-Engle
825-2436
Frances Jordan
825-5797
Dr. Gary
Jeffress
825-2720
Fisheries & Marine culture (FAMA)
GRE (scores within 5 years)
Essay (300 - 400 words) Please address your
education and career goals.
3 Letters of Evaluation
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – Feb. 1
Spring – Aug. 1
Summer – Feb 1
International:
Fall – Feb. 1
Spring – June 1
Summer – Feb. 1
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – May 15
Spring – Oct 15
Summer – March 1
International:
Fall – April 15
Spring – Sept 15
Summer – Feb. 1
Marine Biology, MS
(MARB)
Marine Biology, PhD
(MARB)
Dr. Jennifer Pollack
825-2041
GRE (scores within 5 years)
Essay (up to 1000 words) Please address
educational and career goals, and interests
as they relate to the faculty in the Marine
Biology Program
List of names of faculty members contacted
3 Letters of Recommendation
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – Feb. 1
Spring – June 1
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic & International:
Fall – July 15
Spring – Sept. 1
Dr. Michael Wetz
825-2132
Resume
Coastal Marine System Science,
PhD (CMSS)
GRE (scores within 5 years)
Essay (up to 1000 words) describing their
educational background, career interests,
goals and challenge.
Curriculum Vitae
3 Letters of Evaluation
Priority Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – Feb. 1
Spring – Aug. 1
Summer – Feb 1
International:
Fall – Feb. 1
Spring – June 1
Summer – Feb. 1
Hard Deadlines:
Domestic:
Fall – May 15
Spring – Oct 15
Summer – March 1
International:
Fall – April 15
Spring – Sept 15
Summer – Feb. 1
Last updated 10/14
Dr. Paul Montagna
825-2040
ALL DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Program
Requirements
ALL
PROGRAMS
TOEFL scores (Paper-based 550, computerbased 213, internet-based 79-80)*Not required
if Bachelor’s degree earned in United States.
Minimum IELTS score – 6.5
Affidavit of support
Copy of current visa
Official transcripts & diplomas
GRE/GMAT (if required by program)
All other specific program requirements
$70 Application Fee
Competed Graduate Studies application
*Internationals may not apply as non-degree.
International
ALL
PROGRAMS
Last updated 10/14
Transcripts (from all previous colleges) All
other specific program requirements $50
Application Fee Completed Graduate Studies
application.
Deadlines
Fall – May 1
Spring – Sept. 1
Summer I/II – Feb. 1
*Unless programs specifies alternate
date.
See dates listed above
Contact
Ravali
Kundoor
825-2711
Faculty
Contact
Karin
Griffith
8252258
College of Graduate
Studies
825-2177