The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Graduate College Division of Research, Graduate Studies & New Program Development
Graduate Programs
As a graduate student, we know you have a very distinct set of needs and expectations. You want accomplished, expert faculty who will personally mentor you throughout your program of study. You expect the most technologically advanced research facilities. You want opportunities for innovation and collaboration with global industry leaders. And you want convenient delivery options that work for you.
At UTRGV, that’s exactly the kind of graduate experience we deliver. With more than 50 masters and doctoral level programs, we provide online and accelerated options, as well as, course delivery at our campuses and facilities throughout the Valley. And the close, mentoring relationships you’ll form with faculty will deliver outstanding professional connections and networking opportunities for your career. Below you will be able to view the graduate programs that we offer along with the detailed information about the program. After reviewing the program of your interest, feel free to contact us by emailing gradcollege@utrgv.edu or get in contact with a recruiter.
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| Program | Degree | Delivery | Grad Program Coordinator | Program Links |
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| Accountancy | MACC | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Ms. Linda Acevedo (956) 665-2089 linda.acevedo@utrgv.edu Deborah Gonzalez (956) 665-3369 deborah.gonzalez@utrgv.edu |
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| Accountancy | MACC | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Ms. Linda Acevedo (956) 665-2089 linda.acevedo@utrgv.edu Deborah Gonzalez (956) 665-3369 deborah.gonzalez@utrgv.edu |
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| Advanced Business Administration | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Akinloye Akindayomi 956-665-7842 akinloye.akindayomi@utrgv.edu |
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| Advanced Placement Spanish Literature | Certificate | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Hugo Mejías (956) 665-3445 hugo.mejias@utrgv.edu |
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| Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Christopher Gabler (956)-882-7656 christopher.gabler@utrgv.edu |
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| Art | MFA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Robert Bradley 956-665-2897 robert.bradley@utrgv.edu |
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| Bilingual Education | MEd | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Zulmaris Diaz (956) 665-5362 zulmaris.diaz@utrgv.edu |
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| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Michael Persans 956-665-7323 michael.persans@utrgv.edu |
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| Bioethics | MS | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Helene Krouse helene.krouse@utrgv.edu |
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| Biology | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Robert Dearth (956) 665-8750 robert.dearth@utrgv.edu |
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| Board Certified Behavior Analyst - College of Education & P-16 Integration | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Cheryl Fielding (956)665-3404 cheryl.fielding@utrgv.edu |
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| Board Certified Behavior Analyst - College of Liberal Arts | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Hugo Curiel (956) 665-3329 hugo.curiel@utrgv.edu |
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| Business Administration | MBA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Akinloye Akindayomi 956-665-7842 akinloye.akindayomi@utrgv.edu |
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| Business Administration | MBA | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Akinloye Akindayomi 956-665-7842 akinloye.akindayomi@utrgv.edu |
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| Business Administration | PhD | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Bin Wang (956) 665-5087 bin.wang@utrgv.edu |
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| Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Planning | MBA | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Akinloye Akindayomi 956-665-7842 akinloye.akindayomi@utrgv.edu |
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| Business Administration with a concentration in Health Care Administration | MBA | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Akinloye Akindayomi 956-665-7842 akinloye.akindayomi@utrgv.edu |
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| Business Administration with a concentration in International Trade | MBA | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Akinloye Akindayomi 956-665-7842 akinloye.akindayomi@utrgv.edu |
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| Business Administration in Spanish | MBA | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Jimmie Limón jimmie.limon@utrgv.edu 956-665-7230 |
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| Business Analytics | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Jerald Hughes 956-665-7317 j.hughes@utrgv.edu |
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| Business Analytics | MS | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Murad Moqbel murad.moqbel@utrgv.edu 956-665-3314 |
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| Certificado Avanzado en Educación Bilingüe | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Michael Guerrero (956) 665-7004 michael.guerrero@utrgv.edu |
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| Chemistry | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Javier Macossay-Torres (956) 665-3377 javier.macossaytorres@utrgv.edu |
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| Civil Engineering | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Philip Park philip.park@utrgv.edu |
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| Clinical Laboratory Sciences | Certificate | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Kim M. Garcia (956) 665-5269 kim.garcia@utrgv.edu |
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| Clinical Psychology | MA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Jason Popan (956) 665-3328 jason.popan@utrgv.edu |
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| Clinical Psychology | PhD | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Arthur Cantos (956) 665-5022 clinicalpsychphd@utrgv.edu |
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| Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Elizabeth Palacios (956) 665-3734 elizabeth.palacios@utrgv.edu |
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| Communication | MA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Kimberly Selber (956) 665-3583 kimberly.selber@utrgv.edu |
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| Communication Sciences and Disorders | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Donald R. Fuller (956) 665-2387 donald.fuller@utrgv.edu |
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| Communication Training and Consulting | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Kimberly Selber (956) 665-3583 kimberly.selber@utrgv.edu |
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| Computer Science | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Zhixiang Chen (956) 665-3520 zhixiang.chen@utrgv.edu |
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| Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
MEd | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Suzanne Maniss (956) 665-3449 suzanne.maniss@utrgv.edu Dr. Selma Yznaga (956) 882-7855 selma.yznaga@utrgv.edu |
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| Counseling with a specialization in School Counseling |
MEd | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Suzanne Maniss (956) 665-3449 suzanne.maniss@utrgv.edu Dr. Selma Yznaga (956) 882-7855 selma.yznaga@utrgv.edu |
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| Court Interpreting | Certificate | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez (956) 882-7658 gabriel.gonzaleznunez@utrgv.edu |
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| Creative Writing | MFA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Britt Haraway (956) 665-3335 britt.haraway@utrgv.edu |
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| Criminal Justice | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Thomas White (956) 665-5298 thomas.white@utrgv.edu |
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| Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in Elementary Math and Science Education | MEd | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Ming-Tsan Lu (956) 882-7674 mingtsan.lu@utrgv.edu |
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| Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in Mathematics Education | MEd | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Ming-Tsan Lu (956) 882-7674 mingtsan.lu@utrgv.edu |
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| Curriculum and Instruction | EdD | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Laura Jewett (956) 882-8269 laura.jewett@utrgv.edu |
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| Design | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Robert Bradley (956) 665-2897 robert.bradley@utrgv.edu Donald Lyles (956) 665-2966 donald.lyles@utrgv.edu |
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| Digital Literacy Leader | Certificate | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Janine M. Schall (956) 665-5106 janine.schall@utrgv.edu |
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| Disaster Studies | MA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Dean Kyne (956) 665-2572 dean.kyne@utrgv.edu |
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| Doctor of Medicine | MD | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
(956) 296-1610 AskUTRGVsom@utrgv.edu |
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| Early Childhood Education | MEd | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Hilda Medrano (956) 665-3891 hilda.medrano@utrgv.edu |
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| Educational Leadership | EdD | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Federico Guerra (956) 655-7333 federico.guerra@utrgv.edu |
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| Educational Leadership | MEd | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Rosalinda Hernandez (956) 665-7399 rosalinda.hernandez@utrgv.edu |
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| Educational Leadership | MEd | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Rosalinda Hernandez (956) 665-7399 rosalinda.hernandez@utrgv.edu |
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| Educational Technology | MEd | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Rene Corbeil (956) 882-7540 rene.corbeil@utrgv.edu |
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| E-Learning | Certificate | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Rene Corbeil (956) 882-7540 rene.corbeil@utrgv.edu |
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| Electrical Engineering | MSE | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Paul Choi (956) 665-7822 paul.choi@utrgv.edu |
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| Engineering Management | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Jianzhi Li (956) 665-7329 jianzhi.li@utrgv.edu |
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| English | MA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Joe Noe (956) 665-3430 joe.noe@utrgv.edu |
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| English as a Second Language | MA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Minhee Eom (956) 665-3424 minhee.eom@utrgv.edu |
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| Exercise Science | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Murat Karabulut (956) 882-7236 murat.karabulut@utrgv.edu |
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| Experimental Psychology | MA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Jason Popan (956) 665-3328 jason.popan@utrgv.edu |
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| Family Nurse Practitioner | MSN | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Beatriz Bautista (956) 665-3497 beatriz.bautista@utrgv.edu |
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| Gender and Women's Studies | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Friederike Bruehoefener (956) 665-2323 friederike.bruehoefener@utrgv.edu Dr. Cathryn Merla-Watson (956) 665-3422 cathryn.merlawatson@utrgv.edu |
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| Health Sciences with a concentration in Clinical Laboratory Sciences | MS | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Kim M. Garcia (956) 665-5269 kim.garcia@utrgv.edu |
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| Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Care Administration | MS | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Kim M. Garcia (956) 665-5269 kim.garcia@utrgv.edu |
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| Health Sciences with a concentration in Healthcare Informatics | MS | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Kim M. Garcia (956) 665-5269 kim.garcia@utrgv.edu |
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| Health Sciences with a concentration in Nutrition | MS | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Kim M. Garcia (956) 665-5269 kim.garcia@utrgv.edu |
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| Health Science Nutrition | Certificate | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Kim M. Garcia (956) 665-5269 kim.garcia@utrgv.edu |
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| Healthcare Administration Leadership | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Akinloye Akindayomi (956) 665-7842 akinloye.akindayomi@utrgv.edu |
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| Healthcare Informatics | Certificate | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Kim M. Garcia (956) 665-5269 kim.garcia@utrgv.edu |
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| Healthcare Interpreting | Certificate | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez (956) 882-7658 gabriel.gonzaleznunez@utrgv.edu |
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| Higher Education Teaching | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Karin Lewis (956) 882-5704 karin.lewis@utrgv.edu |
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| History | MA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Megan Birk (956) 665-3561 megan.birk@utrgv.edu |
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| Information Technology | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Zhixiang Chen (956) 665-3520 zhixiang.chen@utrgv.edu |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Anthropology | MAIS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. William Yaworsky (956) 882-7849 william.yaworsky@utrgv.edu |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Art History | MAIS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Robert Bradley (956) 665-2897 robert.bradley@utrgv.edu |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in English | MAIS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Joe Noe (956) 665-3430 joe.noe@utrgv.edu |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in History | MAIS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Megan Birk (956) 665-3561 megan.birk@utrgv.edu |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Mexican American Studies | MAIS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Christopher Coarmona (956) 882-7302 christopher.carmona@utrgv.edu |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Science and Technology | MSIS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Edgar Corpuz (956) 665-2153 edgar.corpuz@utrgv.edu |
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| International Sustainability Management | Certificate | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Edith Galy (956) 882-7301 edith.galy@utrgv.edu |
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| Kinesiology | MS | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Zasha Romero (956) 665-2881 zasha.romero@utrgv.edu |
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| Latin American Art History | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Robert Bradley (956) 665-2897 robert.bradley@utrgv.edu |
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| Literary Translation | Certificate | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez (956) 882-7658 gabriel.gonzaleznunez@utrgv.edu |
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| Localization and Audiovisual Translation | Certificate | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez (956) 882-7658 gabriel.gonzaleznunez@utrgv.edu |
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| Manufacturing Engineering | MSE | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Jianzhi Li (956) 665-7329 jianzhi.li@utrgv.edu |
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| Materials | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Horacio Vasquez (956) 665-7419 horacio.vasquez@utrgv.edu |
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| Mathematics | MS | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Zhigun Qiao (956) 665-3406 zhijun.qiao@utrgv.edu |
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| Mathematics (Accelerated BS/MS 5 Year Program) | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Timothy Huber (956) 665-2173 timothy.huber@utrgv.edu |
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| Mechanical Engineering | MSE | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Horacio Vasquez (956) 665-7419 horacio.vasquez@utrgv.edu |
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| Mechanics and Design | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Horacio Vasquez (956) 665-7419 horacio.vasquez@utrgv.edu |
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| Media Relations and Strategic Communication | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Kimberly Selber (956) 665-3583 kimberly.selber@utrgv.edu |
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| Mexican American Studies | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Christopher Carmona (956) 882-7302 christopher.carmona@utrgv.edu |
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| Music | MM | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Cynthia Cripps (956) 665-3474 cynthia.cripps@utrgv.edu |
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| Nursing Administration | MSN | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Juanita Acebedo (956) 296-1622 juanita.acebedo@utrgv.edu |
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| Nursing Education | MSN | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Juanita Acebedo (956) 266-1622 juanita.acebedo@utrgv.edu |
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| Occupational Therapy | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Shirley Wells (956) 665-2475 shirley.wells@utrgv.edu |
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| Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sciences | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Diego Figueroa (956) 882-5982 diego.figueroa@utrgv.edu |
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| Pharmacy | PharmD | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
(956) 665-5255 pharmacy@utrgv.edu |
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| Physician Assistant Studies | MPAS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Frank Ambriz (956) 665-7049 pad@utrgv.edu |
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| Physician Assistant Studies - Bridge Program | MPAS | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Lisa Kuhn (956) 665-7049 lisa.kuhn@utrgv.edu |
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| Physics | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Hamidreza Ramezani (956) 882-6648 gradphys@utrgv.edu |
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| Physics | PhD | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Hamidreza Ramezani (956) 882-6648 gradphys@utrgv.edu |
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| Political Science | MA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Monica Clua-Losada (956) 665-8060 monica.clualosada@utrgv.edu |
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| Principal Certification | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Roberto Zamora (956) 665-7831 roberto.zamora@utrgv.edu |
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| Principal Certification | Certificate | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Roberto Zamora (956) 665-7831 roberto.zamora@utrgv.edu |
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| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Certificate | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Velma Hughes (956) 882-5072 velma.hughes01@utrgv.edu |
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| Public Affairs | MPA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Aziza Zemrani (956) 665-2545 aziza.zemrani@utrgv.edu |
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| Public Affairs | MPA | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Aziza Zemrani (956) 665-2545 aziza.zemrani@utrgv.edu |
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| Reading and Literacy | MEd | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Janine M. Schall (956) 665-5106 janine.schall@utrgv.edu |
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| Reading Specialist Certification | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Janine M. Schall (956) 665-5106 janine.schall@utrgv.edu |
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| Rehabilitation Counseling | PhD | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Jerome Fischer (956) 665-3235 jerome.fischer@utrgv.edu |
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| School Psychology | MA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Nancy Razo (956) 665-3466 nancy.razo@utrgv.edu |
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| Secondary Bilingual Education | Certificate | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Janine M. Schall (956) 665-5227 andres.bello01@utrgv.edu |
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| Secondary English Language Arts | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Joe Noe (956) 665-3430 joe.noe@utrgv.edu |
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| Social Work | MSSW | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Romeo Escobar (956) 665-3575 romeo.escobar@utrgv.edu |
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| Social Work (63-Hour) | MSSW | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Sudershan Pasupuleti (956) 665-2413 sudershan.pasupuleti@utrgv.edu |
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| Social Work - Administration and Community Practice (Advanced Standing) | MSSW | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Sudershan Pasupuleti (956) 665-2413 sudershan.pasupuleti@utrgv.edu |
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| Social Work - Direct Practice with Latino Individuals, Families, and Groups (Advanced Standing) | MSSW | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Sudershan Pasupuleti (956) 665-2413 sudershan.pasupuleti@utrgv.edu |
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| Sociology | MS | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Salvatore Restifo (956) 665-8798 salvatore.restifo@utrgv.edu |
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| Spanish | MA | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Hugo Mejias (956) 665-3445 hugo.mejias@utrgv.edu |
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| Spanish Translation and Interpreting | Certificate | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez (956) 882-7658 tip@utrgv.edu |
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| Spanish Translation and Interpreting | MA | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez (956) 882 -7658 tip@utrgv.edu |
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| Special Education | MEd | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. John Lowdermilk (956) 665-3465 john.lowdermilk@utrgv.edu |
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| Superintendent Certification | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Roberto Zamora (956) 665-2943 roberto.zamora@utrgv.edu |
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| Teacher Leadership | MEd | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Velma Menchacca (956) 665-2943 velma.menchaca@utrgv.edu |
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| Technology Leadership in Education | Certificate | Accelerated Online (7-Week modules) |
Dr. Rene Corbeil (956) 882-7540 rene.corbeil@utrgv.edu |
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| Thermal Fluid Science | Certificate | On-Campus (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Horacio Vasquez (956) 665-7419 horacio.vasquez@utrgv.edu |
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| TxVSN Digital Literacies | Internal Graduate Certificate | Online (16-Week Semester) |
Dr. Janine M. Schall (956) 665-5106 janine.schall@utrgv.edu |
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The report is available on the University Police website. You can request a hard copy of the report from the University Police Department located at 2671 FJRM Ave. Brownsville, TX 78520 or 501 N. Sugar Road Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 882-7777.