Interdisciplinary Programs

Graduate students in the Arts and Technology programs not only manage technological change – they master it. The curriculum consists of a customized approach that fosters focused expertise and intellectual agility, preparing graduates to respond to inevitable changes in technology and the opportunities that they present. They graduate prepared to apply their knowledge in the creation, applications and cultural implications of digital media to a wide range of careers, some of which do not yet exist, in industry, public service and higher education. More...

Unlocking genetic and cellular secrets involves massively complex analyses and researchers with a healthy background in biology, computer science and mathematical science. Students in this program meet the demand for a new breed of scientists with an interdisciplinary and fundamental understanding of how these research fields intersect to answer scientific questions new and old. More...

A field projected for rapid growth, biotechnology captures the exciting potential made possible by the decoding of the human genome and advances in bioanalytical instrumentation. The M.S. in Biotechnology is designed so that students may enter the program with a wide range of prior disciplinary backgrounds, prepare for and take the four core courses, and choose from a wide range of approved electives to tailor the remainder of the degree program to their career opportunities. The M.S. degree in biotechnology prepares students for careers in biotechnology and biomedicine and to assist currently employed professionals in enhancing their career opportunities. More...

Computer engineering at the Jonsson School is a broad discipline dealing with the sensing, processing and transmission of information by making extensive use of electrical engineering and computer science principles. The M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer engineering emerged, in fact, as a bridge between the increasingly overlapping disciplines of computer science and electrical engineering. Graduate study in computer engineering at the Jonsson School prepares students for research, development and design positions that require the use of skillful and imaginative solutions to engineering problems. The program also encourages students to develop synergies with disciplines outside of engineering, such as medicine and the life sciences. More...

This concentration exposes students to biomedical problems in the context of their work toward a master's in electrical engineering. This degree is suitable for students with a B.S. in electrical engineering or related fields. Depending on the orientation of a student's course of study, it may be beneficial to take courses from departments such as biology, chemistry or computer science/bioinformatics. It is recommended that students take an independent study course with an EE faculty member that will be counted as one of their EE electives. This course is intended to gear students' studies toward research areas such as biosensors, biomedical signal processing, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, biomaterials or bio-applications in RF. More...

Jointly offered with the UT Dallas School of Management, this intensive dual master's degree program emphasizes both electrical engineering and engineering management, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in leadership positions in engineering companies and research institutions. The program of studies is ideal for students interested in managing new technologies from conceptualization and development to introduction and production. Graduates earn an M.S.E.E. in combination with an MBA, an M.S. or an M.A. in management. More...

Emerging Media and Communication focuses on ways in which digital technology is transforming the dissemination of information and art. Connecting theory with practice, the curriculum combines the creation of digital content for multiple communication platforms with the examination of cultural issues created by emerging technology. Students develop the skills to produce content for digital networked media in a variety of formats including writing, video and audio production. Group projects in each class foster collaboration and cooperative authorship, a central feature of communication in the digital age. More...

Jointly offered with the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, the graduate programs in geospatial information sciences aim to cultivate innovative researchers capable of advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the geospatial information sciences through improved theory, advanced methodology, sophisticated quantitative analysis, innovative technology and integrative application. Graduates find employment in the burgeoning geospatial technology industry, in research departments of public and private organizations, and in more traditional academic positions because of their ability to build bridges among disciplines. More...

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is designed for students who seek an approach to graduate work that matches their diverse professional interests.  In the course of completing their degree, students approach topics and problems from the perspectives of more than one discipline to develop a better understanding of many of the social, cultural and scientific forces that affect the individual and society. More...

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers graduate programs involving the study of advanced materials and their use in new and sophisticated applications. These materials include metals and their composites, polymers, silicon and bio-materials. The field is multidisciplinary in nature, combining elements of physics, chemistry and biology in addition to engineering. UT Dallas has recently undergone substantial growth in materials characterization and synthesis capabilities, providing graduate students with tools uniquely suited to engage in research regarding many aspects of modern materials science and engineering. More...

The Graduate Program in Telecommunications Engineering provides intensive preparation in the design, programming, theory and applications of telecommunication networks. The Jonsson School offers courses of study leading to an M.S. and a Ph.D. in telecommunications engineering. Training is provided for both academically oriented students and students with professional goals in the many business, industrial or governmental occupations requiring advanced knowledge of telecommunications as well as network theory and technology. More...