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The Graduate School

Top-Quality Master’s and PhD Programs from UT Tyler

Welcome to The Graduate School at The University of Texas at Tyler. Here you will find a committed community of faculty and students involved in both coursework and research that will enhance your skills in the marketplace, prepare you for new careers and challenges, contribute to your personal sense of accomplishment and growth, and spark your desire to discover. UT Tyler provides its graduate students with opportunities one would only expect at a small private university-but without private university tuition expenses. Our graduate students enjoy an affordable education without sacrificing quality.

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Graduate Degree Programs

The University of Texas at Tyler offers 35 graduate programs across its five colleges, all designed with the adult student in mind. Most of our programs are available on a full- or part-time basis, and evening courses are available for the convenience of working professionals. We also offer a number of affordable online graduate degree programs for even greater flexibility. On these pages you will find the academic programs offered by the university in its Graduate Catalog.

Meet Our Faculty

Our graduate faculty members are innovative teacher-scholars with outstanding academic credentials. They are passionate about teaching and dedicated to their students. As accomplished scholars, they are actively involved through their research and/or creative pursuits in contributing to their disciplines. The experiences, knowledge, and unique perspectives these faculty bring to the University not only enrich the learning environment but also help define UT Tyler's commitment to intellectual growth and the success of its students. A full list of UT Tyler faculty is provided in the University Catalog. In addition, you may search by faculty last name or by discipline for profiles of individual faculty, and to see their research interests.

Online Degrees and Certifications

Seven of our master's programs are entirely online: the MBA Online, Nursing MSN, MS in Human Resource Development, MS in Kinesiology, the M. Ed. in Educational Leadership, the MA in School Counseling, and the  MEd in Curriculum and Instruction. Also, our PhD in Nursing is entirely online. Our online certifications include the Standard Principal Certification and Superintendent Certification. Find out more: Online Graduate Degree Programs

The Graduate School reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean of Graduate Studies is responsible for the administration and quality assurance of  35 master's programs, 2 doctoral programs, and 7 graduate certificates.

The Graduate School is also responsible for assuring the quality presentation of all theses and dissertations. A link to Information on preparation and processing of the master's thesis and doctoral dissertation can be found by clicking on Current Students in the left panel.

The Graduate School works cooperatively with the Office of Sponsored Research to identify opportunities for student assistantships and fellowships.

The Dean of The Graduate School sits as an ex officio member of the UT Tyler Graduate Council, which recommends graduate policies and approvals of all new programs, new courses, and course and program changes. The Dean also approves all memberships to the Graduate Faculty.

The Dean chairs the Graduate Directors Workgroup, composed of all college graduate coordinators. This group is responsible for making recommendations on the implementation of policy and the day-to-day operations of graduate programs and graduate admissions processes.