- UT Tyler is committed to self-assessment and to external reviews as an integral part of strategic planning, institutional effectiveness and to ensure continuing quality enhancement toward fulfillment of the UT Tyler mission.
- Participation in the review process emphasizes self-assessment and demonstrates a concern about quality, an ability to be self-critical and a willingness to act upon identified concerns.
- External reviewers are selected with particular reference to their records of experience and thoughts relative to broad issues of higher education within their respective disciplines. The external review is considered to be an appropriate assessment effort in the systematic evaluation of performance and accountability.
External Reviews
Contact Us
Continuous Improvement and Accreditation
STE 379 3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75799
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m - 5 p.m.
800 UT TYLER
Ph: 903.565.5945
cia@uttyler.edu
External Reviews
External Reviews are an essential function of the institution’s quality review process and provide perspectives not available on campus. Results of external program reviews are included with other assessment and evaluation information in determining the quality of instruction, curricular relevance, program efficiency and program impact. Additionally, the self-assessment and systematic program review information contribute to planning for continuous improvement of student learning and program quality.
The Office of Continuous Improvement and Accreditation (OCIA) provides an institutional description that describes the institution purpose, governance, programs, degrees, diplomas, certificates, personnel, finances, and constituents. The institutional description should be used in all self-study reports.
UT Tyler graduate program reviews are based on a peer review process that requires program reviewers to make decisions about the program quality, effectiveness, and relevance. In order to maintain the credibility of those decisions, external evaluators are responsible for conducting reviews that uphold the highest level of integrity in all aspects.External reviewers must complete the Ethical Obligations of External Reviewers form, affirming that they have no conflicts of interest related to UT Tyler and to the program under review. The form is located in the UT Tyler External Reviewer Handbook.
External Review Information
- Completion of a comprehensive self-study.
- A pre-visit review of the self-study report and support documentation by the external reviewer(s).
- A campus visit that includes meetings with all University stakeholders which may be referenced or affected by recommendations. (The external review may be completed as a desk audit for online-only master's degree programs).
- A preliminary exit report shared at the conclusion of the site visit/desk audit.
An external review report that includes all required review criteria and is provided in a timely manner. - Integration of the external program review reports and subsequent action plans into the annual assessment plan.
Master’s and doctoral programs are reviewed on a decennial schedule determined with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and in compliance with Texas State Code. If a UT Tyler program is professionally accredited, the self-study and external review report from the accrediting reviewers replace the GPR self-study and external review report. The THECB Institutional Response Form is still completed and all documents are submitted by August 31 of the review year.
The OCIA maintains the GPR schedule, organized by college, with the year of last review and year of next review. Information and resources for department chairs/program coordinators and for the external reviewers are located in the handbooks linked below.
Performance indicators used in external reviews of academic and student support services units included in the self-study and external review reports are based on recognized criteria by the appropriate professional organizations and/or the current Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. External reviewers are selected based on appropriate professional experience and expertise within the respective professional area.
Information and resources for department chairs/program coordinators and for the external reviewers are located in the handbooks linked below.
UT Tyler Graduate Program External Review Handbook
UT Tyler External Reviewer Handbook
UT Tyler Academic and Student Support: External Review Handbook
Graduate Program External Review Schedule
The OCIA maintains the GPR schedule, organized by college, with the year of last review and year of next review.
College of Arts and Sciences
| Program | Type | Year of Last Review | Year of Next Review |
| Art M.A. | GPR | 2024 | 2034 |
| Biology M.S. | GPR | 2024 | 2034 |
| Chemistry M.S. | GPR | 2024 | 2034 |
| Communication M.A. | GPR | 2018 | 2028 |
| Criminal Justice M.S. | GPR | 2018 | 2028 |
| English M.A. | GPR | 2016 | 2027 |
| History M.A. | GPR | 2017 | 2027 |
| Mathematics M.S. | GPR | 2017 | 2027 |
| Political Science M.A. | GPR | 2018 | 2027 |
| Public Administration M.P.A. | GPR | 2018 | 2028 |
| Studio Art M.F.A. | GPR | 2024 | 2034 |
College of Education and Psychology
| Program | Type | Year of Last Review | Year of Next Review |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A | GPR | 2022 | 2032 |
| Clinical Psychology M.S. | GPR | 2016 | 2028 |
| Clinical Psychology Ph.D. | GPR | 2028 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. | GPR | 2024 | 2034 |
| Educational Administration M.Ed. | GPR | 2028 | |
| Reading Education M.Ed. | GPR | 2016 | 2026 |
| School Counseling M.A. | GPR | 2017 | 2027 |
| School Improvement Ed.D. | DPR | 2029 | |
| Special Education M.Ed. | GPR | 2026 |
College of Engineering
| Program | Type | Year of Last Review | Year of Next Review |
| Civil Engineering M.S.C.E. | GPR | 2025 | 2035 |
| Electrical Engineering M.S.E.E. | GPR | 2025 | 2035 |
| Engineering Leadership M.S. | GPR | Pending - New Program | |
| Mechanical Engineering M.S.M.E. | GPR | 2025 | 2035 |
Fisch College of Pharmacy
| Program | Type | Year of Last Review | Year of Next Review |
| Pharmacy PharmD | DPR | 2021 | 2031 |
Soules College of Business
| Program | Type | Year of Last Review | Year of Next Review |
| Business Administration M.B.A | GPR | 2029 | |
| Computer Science M.S. | GPR | 2024 | 2034 |
| Cyber Security and Data Analytics M.S. | DPR | Pending – New Program | 2028 |
| Finance M.S. | GPR | Pending – New Program | |
| Human Resource Development M.S. | GPR | 2019 | 2028 |
| Human Resource Development Ph.D. | DPR | 2028 | |
| Industrial Management M.S. | GPR | 2029 | |
| Marketing Insights | GPR | Pending – New Program | |
| Professional Accountancy M.S.P.A | GPR | 2023 | 2033 |
School of Health Professions
| Program | Type | Year of Last Review | Year of Next Review |
| Health Administration M.H.A. | GPR | 2027 | |
| Kinesiology M.S. | GPR | 2017 | 2027 |
| Occupational Therapy M.O.T. | GPR | 2020 | 2030 |
| Public Health M.P.H. | GPR | 2022 | 2032 |
| Speech Language Pathology M.S. | GPR | Pending – New Program |
School of Medicine
| Program | Type | Year of Last Review | Year of Next Review |
| Biotechnology M.S. | GPR | 2024 | 2034 |
| Integrated Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. | DPR | Pending – New Program | |
| Medicine M.D. | DPR | Pending – New Program |
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board UT Tyler Graduate Program External Review
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