Program Overview
Graduate School
The Graduate School at Texas Tech University offers a wide range of programs and resources for graduate students.
About
The Graduate School is led by the Office of the Dean and has a Graduate Council that oversees graduate education at the university.
Leadership & Staff
The Graduate School has a team of leaders and staff who work to support graduate students and faculty.
Graduate Council
The Graduate Council is responsible for overseeing graduate education at the university and is composed of faculty and staff members.
Initiatives/ Reports
The Graduate School has several initiatives and reports that outline its goals and achievements.
Admissions
The Graduate School has a range of admission requirements and processes for prospective students.
Prospective Students
Prospective students can find information on how to apply to the Graduate School and what requirements they need to meet.
Admissions Information
The Graduate School provides information on admissions requirements, including residency information, cost of attendance, and admissions appeals.
Newly Admitted Students
Newly admitted students can find information on what to do next, including completing an admitted checklist and attending new graduate student orientation.
Graduate Programs
The Graduate School offers a wide range of graduate programs, including core graduate offerings, interdisciplinary programs, and professional science masters.
Core Graduate Offerings
The Graduate School offers a range of core graduate programs, including master's and doctoral degrees.
Interdisciplinary Programs
The Graduate School offers several interdisciplinary programs, including:
- Arid Land Studies, MS
- Bioengineering, MS
- Biotechnology, MS
- Engineering, MS
- Heritage and Museum Sciences, MA
- Interdisciplinary Master of Science - Energy
- Land-Use Planning, Management, and Design, Ph.D.
- Wind Science and Engineering, Ph.D.
Interdisciplinary Certificates
The Graduate School offers several interdisciplinary certificates, including:
- Cross-Cultural Studies Certificate
- Social Entrepreneurship Certificate
Financial Support
The Graduate School offers a range of financial support options for graduate students, including funding opportunities, assistantships, and tuition and fees information.
Funding Your Education
The Graduate School provides information on how to fund your graduate education, including financial aid, assistantships, and tuition and fees.
Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Fellowships provides information on fellowship opportunities and application processes.
Academic Progress
The Graduate School has several resources to support academic progress, including enrollment services, current student information, and thesis and dissertation guidelines.
About & Contact
The Graduate School provides information on academic progress, including contact information for enrollment services.
Current Students
Current students can find information on responsible academic conduct training, doctoral students, master's thesis students, and non-degree students.
Thesis & Dissertation
The Graduate School provides guidelines and resources for thesis and dissertation preparation and submission.
Professional Development
The Graduate School offers several professional development opportunities, including workshops, training, and career services.
Professional Development
The Graduate School provides information on professional development opportunities, including the Graduate Center, Graduate Writing Center, and Groundwork Program.
Events
The Graduate School hosts several events, including new graduate student orientation, new TA & GPTI workshop, and the 3MT - Three Minute Thesis competition.
New Graduate Student Orientation
The Graduate School hosts a new graduate student orientation to welcome new students and provide information on graduate programs and resources.
3MT - Three Minute Thesis
The Graduate School hosts the 3MT - Three Minute Thesis competition, which provides an opportunity for graduate students to present their research in a concise and engaging manner.
Heritage and Museum Sciences, MA
The Master of Arts in Heritage and Museum Sciences offers a specialization in either museum science or heritage management.
Program Description
The program provides thorough preparation in the broad spectrum of museum theory and practice, with a comprehensive background in museum studies and preparation as generalists in a number of sub-disciplines.
Specializations
The program offers two specializations:
- Museum Science: emphasizes thorough preparation in the broad spectrum of museum theory and practice.
- Heritage Management: emphasizes extensive investigation in the field of heritage management, with a focus on enhancing local, regional, and national sociological and scientific values.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the program is based on three general categories of criteria: academic record, test scores, and individual profile.
Chairperson
The Chairperson of the Heritage and Museum Sciences program is Dr. Eileen Johnson, Horn Professor of Museum Science and Director of Academic and Curatorial Programs at the Museum of Texas Tech University.
Assistant Director
The Assistant Director of the Heritage and Museum Sciences program is Sally Shelton, Associate Professor of Practice and Associate Chair, and Assistant Director for Academic Programs.