Graduate Viewbook 2021-22

OUR ACADEMIC QUALITY EXTENDS
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
From hands-on career experience, research conducted with
esteemed faculty members, internships at national corporations
or volunteer work performed in the community, TWU students
gain the education and the industry experience needed to
become leaders in their field.
GRADUATE SCHOOL
With more than 70 advanced degrees, you can explore your
passions in the areas of your choice. Our flexible degree plans
include courses offered in face-to-face, online and hybrid
GLOBAL CITIZENS
Our graduate students prepare for career opportunities locally
and internationally. Our study abroad program allows students
to broaden their world views, understand diverse cultures and
develop new ways of problem solving.
CAREER CONNECTIONS
We open doors for our students. TWU’s Career Connections
Center helps students and alumni with all aspects of career
planning —from online resources, career readiness workshops,
career fairs and networking opportunities to negotiating a
salary after graduation. We are committed to student
success. careerconnections.twu.edu
formats. As a graduate student, you will participate in handson,
side-by-side research with accomplished faculty who are
dedicated to helping you develop your skills as a scholar,
practitioner and teacher. twu.edu/gradschool
The TWU Graduate School also promotes graduate
student services and support including:
• Graduate Student Council and other graduate student
organizations
80%
of our students who complete a graduate
degree are working within one year
• Student Health Services, Center for Counseling Center,
and Fitness and Recreation
• Campus Alliance for Resource Education, providing a
central hub for many student services
• Student Veterans Association and a Veteran and Military
Student Center
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Experiential learning at TWU bridges theory with practice. It is
a dynamic, engaged form of learning characterized by active
collaboration, real-world problem solving, hands-on application
of classroom theories, in-depth engagement with content or
simulation of skills outside a traditional academic classroom.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
U.S. News and World Report continues to rank our library and
information studies, occupational therapy and physical therapy
programs among the nation’s best. And, our master’s degree in
nursing is ranked among the top five in the state.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMMONS
The newest building on campus features research
space to support biology, chemistry and biochemistry,
nutrition and food sciences, and psychology. It’s also
home to the only master’s in biotechnology program
in North Texas where students will collaborate with
local biotech companies. This $54 million, state-ofthe-art
center opened in Fall 2020.
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