THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

DEGREE PROGRAMS

The Tennessee State Board of Education authorized the organization of a graduate program at Tennessee Technological University in May 1958. The first courses for graduate credit were offered in Summer 1958, and the first graduate degrees were conferred the following summer.

In support of the objectives of graduate study, programs leading to advanced degrees are available in the various colleges as outlined below:

College of Arts and Sciences

Master of Arts:

English

Master of Science:

Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics

Doctor of Philosophy:

Environmental Sciences

College of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration:

Accounting
Distance MBA
General Management
Management Information Systems

College of Education

Master of Arts and Specialist in Education:

Curriculum and Instruction:

Curriculum
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Library Science
Reading
Secondary Education
Special Education

Instructional Leadership
Educational Psychology and Counselor
Education:

Agency Counseling
Educational Psychology
Mental Health Counseling
School Counseling
School Psychology

Health & Physical Education (M.A. only)

Master of Education:

Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning

Doctor of Philosophy

Exceptional Learning

Applied Behavior and Learning
Literacy
Young Child and Families

College of Engineering

Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy:

Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

ADMISSION TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

Applications for admission to the Graduate School must be made to the Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at least four weeks prior to the anticipated date of registration. (International students must submit applications at least six months in advance.) Applications for readmission should be filed not later than two weeks before the first day of registration.

Each application must be supported by official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate credit, three recommendations from persons acquainted with the applicant's scholastic and professional accomplishments (Master of Business Administration requires one recommendation), and official scores made on the following: (1) all applicants into programs in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the College of Engineering must submit scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination; (2) all applicants for admission into the Master of Business Administration program must submit scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test; and (3) all applicants into programs in the College of Education must submit a recent score on the Miller Analogies Test or Graduate Record Examination.

Admission to graduate study is on a merit basis and is limited to applicants who hold an earned bachelor's or master's degree from an approved institution and whose undergraduate or graduate work is, in the opinion of the Associate Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies and the chairperson of the department in which the applicant proposes to study, of sufficient quality and scope to indicate high promise of success in graduate study. The University reserves the right to require additional information and/or performance when it appears that such would be appropriate to the accomplishment of degree requirements or the fulfillment of accreditation objectives.

International students having adequate preparation for graduate study may apply for admission, but applications should be filed at least six months prior to the anticipated date of enrollment. Additionally, all students from non-English speaking countries must submit proof of adequate training and ability in the use of English as evidenced by a score of at least 550 (213 CBT) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). If admitted to the Graduate School, such students shall have as a condition attached to their admission the requirement of an additional examination which is arranged for and conducted by the Department of Foreign Languages at Tennessee Technological University. If the examination reveals that the student does not possess an adequate command of English, the student will be required to enroll in English courses (ESL 1010-20) and to reduce the graduate course load accordingly.

The Graduate School will not knowingly consider for admission any person who has entered the United States via an immigration visa issued for another university; thereafter, the usual transfer procedures would be implemented. Foreign students who wish to transfer from another university to Tennessee Tech must submit the usual materials required for initial admission; additionally, each applicant must furnish official transcripts from the current institution as well as a verification statement from that institution's international student advisor, evidence of full financial responsibility, and photocopies of visa and passport expiration dates.

Additional information concerning admission, degree requirements, and other aspects of graduate study at Tennessee Tech is found in the Graduate Catalog which is available in the Office of Graduate Studies. Students who are interested in graduate study in one of the aforementioned academic areas are invited to contact the Associate Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies.

Seniors Taking Graduate Courses. Under conditions established by the Graduate School Executive Committee, certain seniors may be permitted to take graduate courses for graduate or undergraduate credit. These conditions have been determined in keeping with standards suggested by various accrediting agencies. Seniors who have an interest in taking graduate courses may obtain additional information from personnel in the Graduate School Office, Derryberry Hall. Seniors may not register for any graduate courses (numbered 5000 and above) without obtaining prior written permission from the Associate Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies. Students who have not achieved senior classification are not permitted to take graduate courses. Students in the Unclassified category should not register for graduate courses without obtaining prior permission from the Associate Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies.