1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Criminology Program is to
examine the causes and
consequences of crime and crime
control policies by providing a
program of study involving a
variety of perspectives,
approaches, and social science
disciplines to undergraduate
students. Our faculty members are
dedicated teachers and scholars
who have published their work in
the most prestigious journals in
the field. They are committed to
expanding the knowledge of the
discipline and preparing students
to be leaders in influencing our
society's response to crime. Also
our staff supports the faculty and
students by creating a stimulating
learning environment that fosters
collaboration and scholarship for
faculty and students. The staff
is also committed to helping
students with academic and career
issues across a student's program
of study, like for example, with
arranging student
internships
2. Objectives:
2.1
Students will describe the
structure and functions of the
various components of the criminal
justice
system.:
2.2
Students will analyze the causes
and correlates of criminal
behavior and evaluate the
prevailing theoretical foundations
of criminology as they relate to
those causes and correlates of
criminal behavior and evaluate the
prevailing theoretical foundations
of criminology as they relate to
those causes and
correlates:
2.3
Students will assess measurement
techniques used in criminology and
implement them to study crime and
other social
problems.:
2.4
Students will analyze the goals,
procedures, and impact of law and
the legal
process.:
2.5
Students will apply critical
thinking to meet the challenges of
a rapidly changing global
society:
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the B.A. in Economics program is
to provide an education that
allows the student to understand
social phenomena from an economics
perspective of benefits and costs,
emphasizing an intuitive level of
understanding while developing
some rudimentary mathematical
rigor to aid the intuition. The
student will be able and to think
critically about choices in the
face of limited resources in order
to understand more clearly the
choices available to society and
the economic consequences of
decisions.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Demonstrate knowledge of
components of economy:
Students will define and explain
the various components of an
economy and how economic decision
making based on marginal
benefit-marginal cost analysis can
be used to explain decision making
on the part of households, firms,
and the public sector. as well as
how these components of the
economy affect the aggregate
economy
2.2
Analyze economic behavior and
evaluate its effects:
Students will analyze economic
behavior and provide examples of
the effects of this behavior in
terms of microeconomic and
macroeconomic
outcomes.
2.3
Assess measurement techniques used
in economics: Students will
identify and define types of basic
measurement techniques used in
economics and explain the best
uses of them to study economic
behavior and the effects of
economic
behavior
2.4
Analyze economic decisiong making
: Students will identify
and explain the goals, procedures,
and impact of economic decision
making in the various sectors of
the
economy
2.5
Apply critical thinking
skills: Students will
explain how they can personally
contribute to meeting the
challenges of a rapidly changing
global society. (Based on UTD
Strategic
Plan)
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Bachelor of Arts in Geography
program is to provide students a
rigorous education in the
fundamental theories, concepts,
quantitative tools and analytical
research methodologies central to
the field of geography. The
program fosters an understanding
of the local and global ways in
which humans evaluate spatially
distributed phenomena, organize
their activities in space, and use
and manage the earth's resources
and environments. So equipped,
UT-Dallas geography graduates will
effectively participate as global
citizens, successfully compete for
professional jobs requiring
strong analytical geographic
skills and an integrative spatial
perspective, and be admitted to
the best graduate schools
globally.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Demonstrate knowledge of
fundamental theories:
Students will demonstrate their
knowledge of the fundamental
theories and concepts central to
the field of
geography.
2.2
Apply quantitative tools and
research methods: Students
will apply quantitative tools and
analytical research methodologies
to spatial issues central to the
field of
geography.
2.3
Evaluate spatially distributed
phenomena: Students will
analyze and evaluate the local and
global ways in which humans
evaluate spatially distributed
phenomena, organize their
activities in space, and use and
manage the earth's resources and
environments.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Bachelor of Arts/Science in
International Political Economy is
to offer an experience in
interdisciplinary education and
international issues. Today, more
careers increasingly require
international knowledge and skills
that transcend the confines of
traditional disciplinary
training. The Bachelor of Arts/Science in
International Political Economy
will develop students' critical
skill sets to meet the needs and
demands of the international
diplomatic and business
sectors. These skills include
critical thinking, knowledge of
multiple cultures, and cultural
contexts, rigorous research
skills, and the ability to
communicate effectively in an
array of environments. Our
students take a core of classes
from multiple disciplines,
including government, economics,
geography, literature, foreign
language, and interdisciplinary
classes. Students earning a BA
will take more literature and
history classes to prepare them
for the diplomatic corps. Students earning a BS will take more economics classes to prepare them for the business and development sector.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Develop Skills:
Students will develop skill sets that include critical thinking, knowledge of multiple cultures, and effective communication skills.
2.2
Apply Skills:
The International Political Economy program is an interdisciplinary academic program to help students function successfully in today's increasingly complex international environment. Students will be prepared for entry level analytical and administrative positions in the public, non-profit, and for profit private sectors.
2.3
The BA degree places a somewhat
greater emphasis on culture,
literature, and
history.
2.4
The BS degree places a somewhat greater emphasis in economics and international finance.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Bachelor of Arts in Government
and Politics is to provide
students with the substantive and
analytical skills necessary to
study interesting and important
questions about how citizens
influence what government does,
the responsibilities and
effectiveness of government, and
the consequences of what public
institutions and officials do for
individual and community
well-being. Coursework in
American government, international
relations, law, political
behavior, political economy,
political institutions, political
theory, and public policy provides
the foundations for more advanced
study, the core knowledge needed
for professional education in law
and public policy, and the skills
useful for careers in business,
education, government, and public
service.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Demonstrate knowledge of
government institutions.:
Students will demonstrate their
knowledge of what the basic
institutions of local, state, and
national government are, and what
these institutions and the
officials within them do to affect
the well-being of citizens and of
society.
2.2
Describe and analyze major
theories.: Students will
describe, classify, and analyze
the major theories that are used
to explain and to assess the basic
institutions of government and
politics and what they do in times
of economic, poltiical, and social
change.
2.3
Describe and analyze global
politics.: Students will
describe, classify, and analyze
the major theories, methods, and
findings that are used to explain
and to assess the roles performed
by citizens and by governments in
global
politics.
2.4
Analyze and classify American law,
politics, and policy.:
Students will describe,classify,
and analyze the major theories,
methods, and findings that are
used to explain and to assess the
roles and functions of
citizenship, governance and
politics, the legal environment of
these, and their implications for
the policymaking
process.
2.5
Apply critical thinking and
research methodology.:
Students will deploy critical
thinking and their methodological
and writing skills to design and
to conduct research on an
interesting and important problem
in government, law, politics,
and/or policy, and to deal with
real-world goals, events and
developments at the local,
regional, state, national, and
international
levels.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the B.A. program in Sociology is
to provide undergraduate students
(both majors and non-majors) with
broad knowledge of the theoretical
concepts, empirical research
findings, and methodological
approaches of the discipline of
sociology, with an emphasis on
theory and research related to
social inequality. Sociology
majors should develop basic skills
in empirical analysis and
professional communication in the
analysis of social structures,
processes, and
institutions.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Demonstrate a mastery of
theoretical concepts:
Students will demonstrate a
mastery of the theoretical
concepts, empirical research
findings, and methodological
approaches of the discipline of
sociology, with an emphasis on
theory and research related to
social
inequality.
2.2
Develop skills in empirical
analysis: Students will
develop basic skills in empirical
analysis of social structures,
processes, and
institutions.
2.3
Develop skills in professional
communication: Students
will develop basic skills in
professional communication
appropriate to the discipline of
sociology.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the B.S. in Economics program is
to provide an education that
allows the student to understand
social phenomena from an economics
perspective of benefits and costs
at an intuitive as well as more
rigorous level and to think
critically about choices in the
face of limited resources in order
to understand more clearly the
choices available to society and
the economic consequences of
decisions. The mathematical tools
developed in the B.S. program will
allow the student access to
entry-level positions in economic
research in the public or private
sector.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Demonstrate knowledge of
components of economy :
Students will learn about the
various components of an economy
and how economic decision making
based on marginal benefit-marginal
cost analysis can be used to
explain decision making on the
part of households, firms, and the
public sector. Students will
demonstrate their knowledge of how
these components of the economy
affect the aggregate economy
through class participation and
exam
questions.
2.2
Analzye economic behavior and
evaluate its effects:
Students will analyze economic
behavior and evaluate the effects
of this behavior in terms of
microeconomic and macroeconomic
outcomes.
2.3
Assess measurement
techniques: Students will
identify and define types of
measurement techniques used in
economics, explain how these
measurement techniques can be
empirically implemented, engage in
hands-on mathematical exercises
using real-world data, and explain
the best uses of them the
techniques to study economic
behavior and the effects of
economic behavior (ECO 4351,
4355)
2.4
Analyze economic decision
making: Students will
analyze the goals, procedures, and
impact of economic decision making
in the various sectors of the
economy.
2.5
Apply critical thinking
skills: Students will apply
critical thinking to meet the
challenges of a rapidly changing
global society by associating real
world examples with theory in
class discussions and
examinations.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the B.S. in Public Administration
program is to prepare students
interested in careers in the
public and non-profit sectors with
the necessary competencies to be
successful in management or policy
analysis. Graduates should have a
firm understanding of financial,
human resource, and organizational
concepts that will be directly
applicable at professional levels
in public and non-profit
organizations.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Demonstrate knowledge of
theoretical concepts:
Students will demonstrate their
knowledge of the theoretical
concepts of public administration
as well as the intricacies
involved in the particular arenas
of government, business, and
nonprofits.
2.2
Apply knowledge to meet
challenges: Students will
learn to analyze and synthesize
knowledge derived from government,
economics, sociology, and other
fields that will prepare them to
apply that knowledge creatively to
meet the varied and multiple
challenges in the public, private,
and nonprofit
sectors.
2.3
Develop research and writing
skills: Students will
acquire and develop research and
writing skills related to problem
identification, policy analysis,
design implementation, program
evaluation, communication, and
other key functions integral to
management careers in public,
private, and nonprofit
organizations.
2.4
Identify ethical implications of
complex issues: Students
will orally communicate the
complex issues associated with
public policies and programs as
well as learning to uphold the
administrative, political, and
ethical implications embedded in
them.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Graduate Certificate in Crime
& Justice Analysis is introduces
students to graduate study and the
field of criminology. The
certificate in Crime and Justice
Analysis is available to both
non-degree and degree-seeking
students. Professionals employed
in positions within criminal
justice agencies and related
private organizations pursue the
certificate to obtain additional
education related to their
jobs. Graduates of this
fifteen-credit hour certificate
will have a firm understanding of
crime and justice analysis and the
role of research in criminal
justice agencies, planning, and
program
evaluation.Note : There are
currently no students in this
certificate program. While it is
still an active program, we have
not had students enrolled in 2-3
years. Consequently, we have no
assessments on which to base an
assessment of strengths or
progress
2. Objectives:
2.1
Students will be able to explain,
analyze, and describe the nature
and distribution of crime in our
society.:
2.2
Students will evaluate the
specific merits of historical and
modern crime control
policies.:
2.3
Student will have the ability to
analyze trends in crime in our
society.:
1. Mission
Statement: The Certificate
in Economic and Demographic Data
Analysis is designed to inculcate
in graduate students good
understanding of the importance of
statistical analysis in a wide
array of applied and research
areas including demography,
economics, and planning and to
give students the analytical tools
to allow them to effectively use
different types of statistical
analysis in an array of settings.
The certificate is designed for
students in degree programs,
including PhD programs of study
who expect to conduct empirically
based research during and
following their program of study
as well as non-degree students
seeking to gain new skill sets
important for career
advancement
2. Objectives:
2.1
Understanding Concepts:
Student will understand basic
statistical concepts and
principles including measures of
central tendency and dispersion,
and
probability
2.2
Statistical Techniques:
Students will analyze data that
are typical of research conducted
in the social sciences including
economic, political, social and
demographic data using different
statistical
techniques
2.3
Data Analysis Methods:
Students will be able to assess
between competing methodological
approaches in analyzing
data
2.4
Practical Application:
Students will be able to analyze
and interpret results of different
analytic techniques in different
statistical
contexts
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Certificate Program in
Evaluation Research is to teach
students methodological approaches
to evaluation research in the
social
sciences
2. Objectives:
2.1
Understanding Concepts:
Students will identify and apply
basic concepts of social
statistics and evaluation research
methods in the social
sciences
2.2
Practical Application:
Students will be able to design
and implement a program evaluation
through project
completion
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Certificate in Financial
Economics program is to provide
education in the fundamentals and
advanced knowledge and tools
needed to apply financial
economics effectively and
correctly in a variety of
careers. The certificate is
designed to augment the
specialized knowledge used in the
practice of financial economics in
the private or public sector and
is appropriate for a student in
the MSAE or Ph.D. in Economics
program
2. Objectives:
2.1
Understanding Concepts:
Students will explain, and analyze
various components of the
financial sector of an economy
including how economic decision
making.
2.2
Analytic Skills: Students
will analyze financial economic
behavior and evaluate the effects
of this behavior in terms of
microeconomic and macroeconomic
outcomes
2.3
Measurement Techniques:
Students will assess measurement
techniques used in financial
economics and implement them to
study financial economic behavior
and the effects of financial
economic
behavior
2.4
Practical Application:
Students will analyze the goals,
procedures, and impact of
financial economic decision making
in the various sectors of the
economy
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Graduate Certificate in
Geographic Information Systems is
to provide students with a
thorough grounding in the
theories, concepts and skills
needed to apply GIS effectively
and correctly in a variety of
substantive areas, while
simultaneously developing
proficiency in the use of
industry-standard GIS software
products. UT-Dallas certificate
recipients will have the
background and skills necessary to
successfully accomplish GIS
projects and support GIS
operations in a variety of areas
in the public and private sectors
which could include infrastructure
and facility management, urban and
regional planning, environmental
conservation, market research,
site selection, real estate, civil
engineering, or natural resource
exploration.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Understanding Concepts:
Students will demonstrate a
thorough grounding in the theories
and concepts needed to apply GIS
effectively and
correctly
2.2
GIS Software Application:
Students will demonstrate the use
of industry-standard GIS software
products
2.3
Practical Application:
Students will develop the in-depth
background and skills necessary to
successfully accomplish GIS
projects and support GIS
operations in a variety of
substantive areas in the public
and private
sectors
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Graduate Certificate in Local
Government Management program is
to prepare students for successful
careers in local governments. It
is also offered as a resource for
mid-career professionals and
others already operating and
seeking to broaden their knowledge
of important issues and approaches
employed by professional local
public administrators. Graduates
should have a firm understanding
of the responsibility of providing
varied services directly to
citizens, such as land use
planning, law enforcement, water
and sewer services, and
recreation
2. Objectives:
2.1
Understanding Concepts:
Students will have a solid
understanding of the complex legal
and political environment in which
local government managers
operate
2.2
Management Skills: Students
will learn specific skills and
knowledge that will prepare them
for challenging positions of
management responsibility in local
governments
2.3
Practical Application:
Students will apply theories and
skills related to local government
management to service delivery in
a practical
setting.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Certificate Program in
Nonprofit
Management is to teach
students about the nature of the
nonprofit sector and about
professional management practice
within the nonprofit
context
2. Objectives:
2.1
Understanding Concepts:
Students will understand the
history, legal and economic
status, and management challenges
of the nonprofit
sector
2.2
Relevant Management Skills:
Students will develop knowledge
and competencies from social
sciences and public affairs
relevant to management and
professional practice in the
nonprofit
sector
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of the Graduate Certificate in City Planning is to prepare
students for successful careers in planning and economic development
at the local and state government levels. It is also offered as a resource
for mid-career professionals and others already operating and seeking
to broaden their knowledge of important issues and approaches employed
by professional planners and economic development specialists. Graduates
will have a firm understanding of the land use development, land use
law, economic development and transportation planning.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Understanding Concepts:
Students
will explain, analyze and evaluate the complex legal and political environment
in which city planning and local economic development function.
2.2
Management Skills:
Students will
learn specific skills and knowledge that will prepare them for challenging
positions of management responsibility in city planning and economic
development.
2.3
Practical Applications:
Students will learn specific theories, skills
and knowledge that will enhance the practice of city planning and economic
development.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of the Graduate Certificate in Homeland
Security is to prepare students for successful careers in homeland security
and related disciplines in government and business. It is also offered
as a resource for mid-career professionals and others already operating
and seeking to broaden their knowledge of important issues of Homeland
Security. The academic focus of the proposed certificate emphasizes
the strategic dynamics of prevention and response with a special emphasis
on intelligence-led policing. The certificate program will also acquaint
students with the gamut of political, economic and sociological factors
that affect homeland security issues on both a national and international
level. Thus, students will take from the certificate a broad knowledge
of the causes and consequences of the need for homeland security.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Understanding Concepts:
Students
will explain, analyze and evaluate the complexities of Homeland Security
and the legal-political environment of Homeland Security in a democratic
society.
2.2
Management Skills:
Students will
learn specific skills and knowledge that will prepare them for challenging
positions of management responsibility in Homeland Security and related
disciplines.
2.3
Practical Applications:
Students will learn specific theories, skills
and knowledge that will enhance the practice of Homeland Security and
its related competenciesStudents will learn specific theories, skills
and knowledge that will enhance the practice of city planning and economic
development.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Master of Public Affairs is to
educate professionals in public
and non-profit management, policy
analysis, and applied technology
for effective careers in public
policy and public management
organizational environments. The
program serves local, regional,
and national communities through
professional development programs,
public policy, and management
analyses, program and policy
design, and as a forum for new
ideas and approaches to policy and
management problems. The
curriculum is intended to train
students who ultimately assume
senior staff, managerial and
leadership roles in public
agencies and other
organizations
2. Objectives:
2.1
Demonstrate knowledge:
Students will demonstrate their
knowledge of the theoretical
foundations of public management
and leadership, non-profit
management and leadership, policy
analysis, and civic engagement in
governance.
2.2
Learn spesific skills and
knowledge: Students will
learn specific skills and
knowledge that will prepare them
for challenging positions of
management responsibility and/or
policy analysis in the public,
private, and non-profit
sectors.
2.3
Develop research and writing
skills: Students will
develop their research and writing
skills so that they can
effectively communicate their
ideas based on study and
research.
2.4
Present complex idea and research
finding orally: Students
will have the ability to present
complex ideas and research
findings
orally.
1. Mission
Statement:The Mission of
the Master of Science in Public
Policy is to offer students an
interdisciplinary graduate
education designed to develop
skill sets critical for a career
in which a solid understanding of
the public policy process and the
analysis and evaluation of public
policies are essential. Students
will be prepared for analytical
and administrative positions and
responsibilities in a wide array
of professional settings in the
public, non-profit, and private
sectors. Specific skills include
knowledge of the policy process
and related ethical concerns,
rigorous research skills that
provide students with an essential
grounding in statistical and data
analysis and research design, and
effective communication skills.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Understand Policy Making:
Students will understand and analyze the principal policy making institutions and the ways in which they formulate, debate and implement public policies at the national, sub-national and local levels.: Students will examine legislative, executive, and non-governmental roles in policy formation at different levels of government. They will analyze the ways in which the various institutions interact and set policy priorities. They will study policy implementation and the interrelated functions of levels of governments, non-profit and corporate entities in policy implementation.
2.2
Apply Skills:
Students will learn and apply quantitative skills and economic theories to measure and evaluate public policies. They will learn when to apply appropriate techniques to complex policies. They will demonstrate an understanding of techniques to examine the preferred outcomes of policy alternatives to advise senior officials. Students will acquire skills in applying statistical measures of projected policy outcomes. Students will learn economic theories and acquire skills in applying those theories appropriately to establish policy objectives and outcomes.
2.3
Design Research Projects:
Students will understand the role of and learn appropriate, rigorous ways to design research to increase knowledge of public policy and citizen welfare. Students will learn ways to quantitatively and qualitatively design research projects that address important public policy questions and concerns.
2.4
Understand Theory:
Students will learn and understand the unique role of ethical theories and behavior as it applies to the public and non-profit sectors. Students will understand the ethical obligation of elected and appointed governmental officials to the body politic. Students will understand the functions of internal and public oversight of the formation and implementation of public policies.
2.5
Develop Expertise:
Students will develop expertise in a substantive area of public policy and learn how to effectively communicate new findings and innovative policies to senior decision makers and the general public.: Students will study one of three major public policy disciplines--social policy, health policy or the business-government relationship. Students will understand the theories and scientific principles that support these substantive policy areas and the ways in which those theories are tested. Students will understand how these policy areas contribute to the well-being of citizens to enhance the quality of life.
1. Mission
Statement:
Mission of the Master of Science in International Political Economy is to offer an experience in interdisciplinary education and policy research through activities in graduate education, scholarly and applied inquiry, and professional service. Today, more careers increasingly require international knowledge and skills that transcend the confines of traditional disciplinary training. We prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and practice in a variety of both academic and non-academic public policy and political economy settings. The Master of Science in International Political Economy will develop students' critical skill sets to meet the needs and demands of the international diplomatic and business sectors. These skills include critical thinking, knowledge of multiple cultures, and cultural contexts, rigorous research skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in an array of environments. Students will be prepared to advance careers in policy and data analysis, and administrative positions in government, the non-profit and private sectors.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Develop Skills:
Students will develop critical skill sets to meet the needs and demands of the international diplomatic and business sectors. These skills include critical thinking, knowledge of multiple cultures, and cultural contexts, rigorous research skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in an array of environments.
2.2
Advance Careers:
Students will be prepared to advance careers in policy and data analysis, and administrative positions in government, the non-profit and private sectors.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the M.S. program in Applied
Sociology is to teach students
theoretical concepts, empirically
based knowledge, and research
competencies from the discipline
of sociology and related fields
that will prepare them for
employment related to the
development, implementation, and
assessment of sound social policy,
as well as further study in
sociology, other social sciences,
and related
professions.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Demonstrate Ability:
Students will demonstrate the
ability to apply sociological
concepts and research findings,
particularly those concepts and
findings relevant to political
economy and social
policy
2.2
Develop Research Skills:
Students will develop basic
statistical and evaluation
research. skills
2.3
Develop Communication
Skills: Students will
develop basic skills in
professional communication
appropriate to the discipline of
sociology
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Master of Science in Applied
Economics is to provide excellent
graduate-level education in
economics, with an emphasis on the
development of theoretical
understanding of economic
phenomena, quantitative skills
that can be applied to economic
problems, and critical thinking to
understand how best to apply
economic theory and quantitative
skills to real-world
problems.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Analyze and evaluate componente of
an economy: Students will
be able to analyze and evaluate
various components of an economy
in terms of decision-making based
on ...as well as how these
components of the economy affect
the aggregate
economy.
2.2
Analyze and Evaluate:
Students will analyze economic
behavior and evaluate the effects
of this behavior in terms of
microeconomic and macroeconomic
outcomes
2.3
Assess and Implement:
Students will assess measurement
techniques used in economics and
implement them to study economic
behavior and the effects of
economic
behavior.
2.4
Analyze: Students will
analyze the goals, procedures, and
impact of economic decision making
in the various sectors of the
economy.
2.5
Apply and Meet Challenges:
Students will apply critical
thinking to demonstrate how they
as professionals will meet the
challenges of a rapidly changing
global society. (Based on UTD
Strategic
Plan)
1. Mission
Statement:
The mission of the Master of Arts in Constitutional Law Studies degree is to provide students with the reasoning and analytic skills necessary to understand the technical rules of law, legal practices and policies, and law more generally as a social phenomenon. It serves the interests and needs of students who want an intellectually rigorous legal education as preparation for law school, for more advanced graduate learning, or for law-related careers in teaching, journalism, government, policy-making, or the private sector.
2. Objectives:
2.1 Demonstrate the ability to apply social science theories and concepts to the study of law and courts.
2.2 Acquire detailed knowledge of the role of the Supreme Court and public law in governance and policy.
2.3 Develop basic skills in professional communication appropriate to research and analysis on law and courts.
2.4 Develop competency in analysis, evaluation and research design relevant to the study of law and courts.
1. Mission
Statement:
The Mission of the Master of Science in Criminology program at the University of Texas at Dallas is threefold, to:
- Deliver high-quality education to a diverse body of students regarding the etiology, control, and variation of law-breaking across space and time.
- Serve local, regional, and national communities through professional development programs, public policy analyses and evaluation research, program and policy design, and as a forum for new ideas and approaches to the study of crime.
- Advance the understanding of criminology through a multidisciplinary mix of theoretical and applied research.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Develop Skills :The Master of Science in Criminology provides students with a coherent and intellectually challenging degree that prepares them to conduct interdisciplinary research on various aspects of criminology and/or criminal justice, depending on their specific areas of specialty.
2.2
Advance Career:
Students will be well prepared for analytical and administrative posts in international and domestic research and policy institutions, criminal justice organizations, and in the private sector.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Master of Science in
Geographic Information Sciences
program is to provide students a
rigorous understanding of the
technologies, quantitative
techniques, models and theories
used to acquire and manage
spatially referenced information
and to analyze spatial processes.
UT-Dallas graduates will have
strong analytical and numerical
skills, knowledge of empirical and
quantitative research
methodologies, and employ novel
geographic information sciences
technologies. They will use these
capabilities to support public and
private sector organizations, to
address significant societal
issues, and to enhance
understanding of the human and
natural environments. They will
successfully compete at the
highest level for jobs requiring
geospatial skills and for entry
into quality doctoral programs in
relevant
areas
2. Objectives:
2.1
Demonstrate knowledge: 1.
Students will demonstrate their
knowledge of the technologies,
quantitative techniques, models
and theories used to acquire and
manage spatially referenced
information and to analyze spatial
processes
2.2
Develop Analytical Skills:
Students will have strong
analytical and numerical skills,
knowledge of empirical and
quantitative research
methodologies, and be able to
employ them in novel geographic
information sciences
applications
2.3
Indentify and Apply
Methodologies: Students
will be able to identify and apply
appropriate geospatial
methodologies to support public
and private sector organizations,
to address significant societal
issues, and to enhance
understanding of the human and
natural
environments.
1. Mission
Statement:
The mission of the Master of Arts in Legislative Studies degree is to offer pre-professional instruction for students interested in positions as legislative staff, political consultants, or other careers in professional politics. Students will receive instruction that moves beyond the standard coursework in American and Texas government and politics by advancing their knowledge of legislative processes and the role that legislatures play at the local, state, and national levels of government. Graduates will have the communication, research and project management skills that are necessary for undertaking policy or political analysis in legislative and/or public affairs offices of the state of Texas and elsewhere.
2. Objectives:
2.1 Demonstrate the ability to apply political science theories and concepts to the practice of politics.
2.2 Acquire detailed practical knowledge of the working of institutions and processes related to legislatures in Texas and the United States.
2.3 Develop basic skills in professional communication appropriate to political professionals.
2.4 Develop competency in analysis, evaluation and research design relevant to the practice of politics.
1. Mission
Statement:
The mission of the Master of Arts in Political Science (MAPS) degree is to offer advanced instruction in the social science literature and theories about politics, citizenship and governance. The program serves the interests and needs of talented students who can commit initially to a 30-hour program but may be attracted subsequently to the Ph.D. program, as well as those who can commit initially to the doctoral program but subsequently decide not to complete the program. The Master of Arts in Political Science further can satisfy the interests and talents of students who "fast-track" in the Political Science undergraduate program and who want an additional year of more rigorous, sharply focused graduate coursework in Political Science.
2. Objectives:
2.1 Demonstrate the ability to apply political science theories and concepts to the study of citizenship, governance and politics.
2.2 Develop a competency in one of the fields of Democratization, Globalization and International Relations; Government and Political Institutions and Processes; or Decision Making and Public Management.
2.3 Develop basic skills in professional communication appropriate to political science research and analysis.
2.4 Develop competency in analysis, evaluation, and research design relevant to political science research and analysis.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Ph.D. in Economics is to
provide a cutting-edge education
in micro- and macro-economic
theories, in the development of a
rigorous toolkit of mathematical
and econometric techniques, and in
various research areas in
economics. This education allows
students to think critically about
how to approach the analysis of
economic problems and to
contribute to the knowledge base
of the
discipline
2. Objectives:
2.1
Do high-level analyses of
components of an economy:
Students will be able to do
high-level analyses of the various
components of an economy and how
economic decision making based on
marginal benefit-marginal cost
analysis can be used to explain
decision making on the part of
households, firms, and the public
sector. and how these components
of the economy affect the
aggregate
economy
2.2
Analyze and Evaluate:
Students will conduct
sophisticated analyses of economic
behavior and evaluate the effects
of this behavior in terms of
microeconomic and macroeconomic
outcomes in various models of
economic
systems.
2.3
Assess and Implement:
Students will evaluate the
efficacy and usefulness of
measurement techniques used in
economics and implement
appropriate techniques to study
economic behavior and the effects
of economic
behavior.
2.4
Synthesize models: Given
goals, procedures, and impact of
economic decision making in the
various sectors of the economy,
students will synthesize models
and explain possible outcomes and
consequences of research and
decision-making based on those
models..
2.5
Apply and Meet: Students
will explain how they use their
own critical thinking about the
discipline to identify and study
noteworthy issues in our rapidly
changing global society. (Based on
UTD Strategic
Plan)
1. Mission
Statement:
The Mission of the Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology program at the University of Texas at Dallas is threefold, to:
- Deliver high-quality education to a diverse body of graduate students regarding the etiology, control, and variation of law-breaking across space and time.
- Serve local, regional, and national communities through professional development programs, public policy analyses and evaluation research, program and policy design, and as a forum for new ideas and approaches to the study of crime.
- Advance the understanding of criminology through a multidisciplinary mix of theoretical and applied research.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Develop Research Ability:
Students will conduct intellectually challenging research that prepares them for an academic appointment as a university professor or an administrative appointment with oversight of research and development within criminal justice organizations.
2.2
Advance Career:
Students will be competent to teach and conduct interdisciplinary research at both graduate and undergraduate levels in aspects of criminology and/or criminal justice depending on their specific areas of specialty. They also will be well prepared for analytical and administrative posts in international and domestic research and policy institutions and in the private sector.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Doctor of Philosophy in
Geographic Information Sciences
program is to cultivate innovative
researchers capable of advancing
the frontiers of knowledge in the
geospatial information sciences
through improved theories, new
technologies, innovative
methodologies, sophisticated
quantitative analyses, and
integrative applications.
UT-Dallas Doctoral graduates will
find employment in research
departments of public and private
organizations and in major
academic
institutions
2. Objectives:
2.1
Demonstrate Knowledge:
Students will demonstrate their
knowledge of the fundamental
theories and concepts underlying
the geospatial
sciences
2.2
Master Advanced
Methodologies: Students
will master the advanced
methodologies and/or quantitative
analyses used in at least one of
three geospatial specialization
areas: [a] computing and
information management, [b]
spatial analysis and modeling, or
[c] remote sensing and satellite
technologies.
2.3
Produce Innovative
Research: Students will
produce innovative research that
advances theory or methodology in
the geospatial
sciences
2.4
Participate at Academic
Conferences: Students will
participate at academic
conferences, publish in
peer-reviewed journals and find
employment in research departments
of public and private
organizations and in major
academic
institutions
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Ph.D. Program in Political
Science is to provide a rigorous,
sharply focused disciplinary
program with strong
multidisciplinary links. This
program consists of innovative,
state-of-the-science graduate
education in political methodology
and in the fields of
democratization, globalization and
international relations, political
and government institutions and
processes, and public management
and decision making. Students
acquire basic resarch skills and
tools and work on research
projects, they further develop
instructional and presentation
skills, and they interact with
highly regarded scholars and
practitioners in their fields of
study. Students are prepared for
analytical and administrative
positions and responsibilities in
academe, firms, government, and
other
organizations.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Exercise skills.: Students
will exercise skills necessary to
meet administrative, educational
and resarch needs, including
critical and constructive
thinking, effective communication,
rigorous research, and competent
management.
2.2
Describe, analyze, and
classify: Students will
learn to describe, to classify,
and to analyze the casuses and
consequences of the unprecedented
unfolding of democracy on a global
scale, its successes and failures,
and its opportunitis and problems
during an era of globalization and
of ongoing subnational, national,
and transnational conflicts and
negotiations.
2.3
Describe, analyze and
classify.: Students will
learn to describe, to classify,
and to analyze the major theories,
methods, and findings that are
used to explain the participation
of individuals in a variety of
institutional settings, how
institutions can be designed to
promote both collective goods and
individual gains, and how changes
in institutions have consequences
for
individuals.
2.4
Describe and explain.:
Students will be able to describe
and to explain the theories,
models and practices of group
activity, human decision making,
management science, organiztional
design, policy making, and risk
assessment involving knowledge
prodcuers, private firms, and
government agencies and
departments.
2.5
Other outcomes.: Students
will be prepared to teach and to
conduct resarch in American,
comparative, or international
government and politics;
democratization, globalization and
international relations;
governmental and poltiical
institutions and processes; and
public administration, decision
making, and risk
management.
1. Mission
Statement: The mission of
the Ph.D. in Public Affairs
program is to prepare students for
academic careers or high level
management positions in public and
non-profit organizations by
assuring that they gain competency
at an advanced level in the core
subject matters and methodologies
that are central to the study of
Public Affairs. Through
instruction and research, the
faculty will help students obtain
a firm understanding of the broad
intellectual tradition of public
administration and related fields.
It will integrate both traditional
and innovative methods of
educational delivery and emphasize
the application of theory to
practice.
2. Objectives:
2.1
Demonstrate Knowledge:
Students will demonstrate their
knowledge of the interface between
the traditions of public
management, decision science, and
policy analysis and processes with
a practical appreciation for the
challenges of maintaining and
building institutions of
governance and a civic culture in
a complex, democratic
society.
2.2
Theory and Process of Knowledge
Acquisition: Students, as
executive level administrators,
will have a solid grounding in
theory and in the process of
knowledge acquisition through
research that is essential for
institutional maintenance and
renewal.
2.3
Produce Scholarly
Manuscripts: Students, as
scholars, will have the ability to
produce scholarly manuscripts
based on extensive practical
experience or field-based research
that are worthy of publication in
the journals of the
field.
2.4
Develop, Present, and Defend
Complex Ideas: Students
will have the ability to develop,
present, and defend both orally
and in writing complex ideas based
on in-depth scholarly
research.
1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Ph.D. program in Public Policy and Political Economy is to prepare our students for professional positions in research, teaching, and practice in fields related to public policy and political economy, and in both academic and nonacademic settings. We prepare students through instruction in social science and public policy concepts, advanced methodological knowledge and applied social research techniques, and professional communication.
2. Objectives:
2.1 Apply Theories and Concepts: Students will demonstrate the ability to apply social science and public policy theories and concepts.
2.2 Competency in Advanced Methods: Students will develop competency in advanced methods of social science and public policy research and analysis.
2.3 Develop Communication Skills: Students will develop basic skills in professional communication appropriate to the public policy and political economy research and analysis.
