Emerging Media and Communication degrees BA, MS: The emerging media and communication (EMAC) degrees focus on creating transmedia literate professionals. The rapid expansion of Internet access — whether through mobile phones or netbooks — allows for immediate updates of news, ideas, opinions and business information. Students learn how to create compelling Web content, use social media intelligently, work with the latest mobile phone technologies and create a substantial presence on the Web.

MA in Latin American Studies: This degree builds on the expertise of current faculty in the fields of Latin American culture, history, literature, politics and economics, and allows students to approach the study of Latin America from a multidisciplinary perspective. Dr. Luis Martín, a scholar of Spain and Latin America and professor emeritus of history at Southern Methodist University, teaches selected courses.

PhD in Arts and Technology: The PhD in arts and technology is the first of its kind in Texas. Arts and Technology (ATEC) is a partnership between the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Arts and Humanities, and encompasses and integrates into a coherent curriculum areas such as Computer Visualization/Animation; Interaction Design; Digital Sound Design; Computer Simulation and Serious Game Design; and On-line Worlds.

MS in Psychological Sciences : The Master of Science in psychological sciences is designed for full-time student scholars who wish to expand their knowledge of psychology by engaging in advanced coursework, additional research training, and/or applied experience in psychological sciences. The program also offers students the opportunity to gain additional psychology training in preparation for applying to nationally prominent doctoral programs in clinical and experimental psychology. This research-focused program requires students to work with a research mentor from the beginning and to be actively involved in at least one research laboratory throughout training.

Mechanical Engineering: The bachelor's and master's degree programs in mechanical engineering train students to be the engineering world's jack-of-all-trades because they design and build a wide array of commercial and industrial products and systems. Mechanical engineering involves the analysis, design, manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical and thermal systems, including motor vehicles, aircraft, heating and air conditioning systems, power generation, watercraft, manufacturing plants, medical devices and a growing amount of nanotechnology.

Biomedical Engineering Graduate Degrees: UT Dallas' MS and PhD degrees in biomedical engineering are offered in conjunction with UT Southwestern Medical Center and UT Arlington. Emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach, our curriculum includes a rich selection of courses from electrical engineering, computer science, materials science and the life sciences. Graduates can find careers at medical facilities, universities and biotechnology companies. The need for biomedical engineers is expected to increase by 21 percent through 2016 as a result of biomedical engineering's promise both to improve health-care quality and to lower costs.

MS in Systems Engineering and Management: This joint program with the Naveen Jindal School of Management also includes a certificate in systems engineering and a certificate in systems management. The interdisciplinary program is designed for professionals who design, develop, engineer, manufacture, manage, plan or perform research regarding large and complex systems. The typical SEM student is a high performer with at least five years of industry experience. Classes provide a blending of expertise from faculty in engineering, computer science and management.

BS in Computer Engineering: The computer engineering curriculum is centered on system-level design, computer architecture and computer applications. This includes circuits and devices, computer systems and engineering software systems. Computer engineering at UT Dallas is a broadly based engineering discipline dealing with the sensing, processing and transmission of information by making extensive use of electrical engineering and computer science principles. The CE program also encourages students and faculty to develop synergies with disciplines outside of engineering such as the life sciences.

MS in Materials Science and Engineering : The Master of Science degree in materials science and engineering is to provide intensive preparation for the professional practice in modern materials science by those engineers and scientists who wish to continue their education.

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering : The doctor of philosophy program in materials science and engineering prepares individuals to perform original, cutting-edge research in materials science, particularly in the areas of nano-structured materials, electronics, optical and magnetic materials, bio-mimetic materials, polymeric materials, MEMS materials and systems, organic electronics, and advanced processing of modern materials.

BA and BS in International Political Economy: The undergraduate degrees in international political economy prepare students to manage today's increasingly complex international environment. Students study material from multiple disciplines, including government, economics, geography, literature, foreign language and interdisciplinary classes. International political economy students at UT Dallas have two undergraduate degree options. The BA student will take more literature and history courses to prepare for diplomatic, governmental or nongovernmental organizations. Those seeking a BS degree will take more economics courses to prepare for employment in areas related to international business or government.

MS in International Political Economy: The international political economy program offers an education focused on helping individuals succeed in the dynamic, global work force. In addition to developing strong analysis and evaluation skills, students gain knowledge of different geographic regions and better understand issues of development, security and international policy. Students will be prepared for analytical and administrative positions in the public, nonprofit and private sectors.

Criminology Graduate Degrees: The Master of Science in Criminology has a three-pronged objective. First, the program delivers a high-quality education to a diverse body of students on the etiology, control and variation of law-breaking across space and time. It also serves local, regional and national communities through professional development programs, public policy analysis and evaluation research, and program and policy design, as well as provide a forum for new ideas and approaches to the study of crime. And the third goal is to advance the understanding of criminology through a multidisciplinary mix of theoretical and applied research. Graduates of this program will be competent to teach in community colleges or to take up analytic, managerial, or research positions in various sectors of the criminal justice system.

The doctoral program in criminology is an interdisciplinary, research-oriented degree offered in conjunction with other graduate programs in the school. The coursework emphasizes theories of criminal behavior, research methodologies in criminology and society's response to crime. The objective of the program is to provide students with a coherent and intellectually challenging research degree that prepares them for an academic appointment, or an administrative one with oversight of research and development within a criminal justice organization.

MA in Political Science: The Master of Arts can satisfy the interests and talents of students who "fast-track" as undergraduates and who want an additional year of more rigorous, focused graduate coursework in Political Science. More specifically, the degree offers advanced instruction in the social science literature and theories about politics, citizenship and governance.

Master of Public Policy: What makes a professional career in public policy unique is the emphasis on tackling "wicked problems" - the challenging issues that define the public agenda and call for talented individuals to devote their efforts to finding solutions. The MPP degree teaches economic and statistical analysis as well as communication skills, giving students a strong basis for a diverse set of career options in government, global corporations and nonprofits.

MA in Constitutional Law Studies: The mission of the Master of Arts in Constitutional Law Studies degree is to equip students with the reasoning and analytical abilities necessary to understand the technical rules of law, legal practices and policies, and of 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.

MA in Legislative Studies: Students interested in positions as legislative staff, political consultants, or other careers in professional politics will find this degree of interest. They 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.

MS in Justice Administration and Leadership (part of criminology): The Master of Science in Justice Administration and Leadership provides students with a coherent and intellectually challenging degree that prepares a new generation of leaders to manage and administer criminal justice and other social service organizations. The program will deliver an innovative and integrated curriculum that connects such key components of leadership as organizational behavior, organizational change, policy analysis, research design and program evaluation, and conflict resolution to prepare students for leadership positions.

BS in Geospatial Information Sciences: The Bachelor of Science degree in geospatial information sciences focuses on harnessing groundbreaking technologies to analyze features of the Earth's surface in new and novel ways that make location and interaction key to our understanding. GIS graduates will master technologies that not only guide us to our destinations but also help us manage our environments. Recent technological innovations have greatly enhanced our ability to collect and analyze information regarding the Earth's surface and to combine data with other types of economic, social and environmental information.

BS in Global Business: This curriculum caters to students who seek to focus on the global dimensions of business. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for succeeding as a global manager while developing an understanding of the cultural, political and regulatory environments that shape international business and trade.

BS in Management Information Systems: This degree track trains future information technology leaders for challenging and rewarding careers as enterprise systems professionals, information security analysts, healthcare technology professionals and IT consultants. The program is unique in its emphasis on how information technology supports, improves and restructures business processes.

BS in Marketing: The bachelor's degree in marketing provides students with practical and theoretical training so they can make strategic, effective and ethical decisions in their careers. The program is designed to prepare students for jobs in advertising and promotions; market research and analytics; product and brand management; and sales and business development. One distinguishing feature of UT Dallas' marketing degree is the significance it places on the quantitative aspects of marketing.

MS in Supply Chain Management : In the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MS-SCMT) students explore the key issues associated with the design and management of industrial supply chains, including methods for improving supply chain operations by lowering costs, speeding delivery, improving quality and expanding variety. The ultimate objective is to use SCM to mold traditional business operations into competitive tools for today's global economy. Students acquire not only fundamental knowledge of business management but also analytical decision-making skills (especially for complex systems) along with real-life experiences gained through projects with area companies.

MS in Finance : Finance programs at the UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management provide students with the quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills in high demand across the corporate, government and nonprofit sectors. Students are exposed to the international dimensions of business activities and to social and political factors that impact business behavior.

MS in Marketing: The master's degree in marketing is designed to meet the needs of students in today's marketplace, preparing those seeking higher level positions in marketing or pursuing a graduate program to further advance their marketing knowledge. The Marketing Industry Advisory Board has assisted with the program design and continually monitors the course work to ensure the curriculum is both relevant to commercial enterprises and generates future industry leaders with successful career paths. The marketing program emphasizes a proficiency in quantitative skills such as statistics, databases and market research as well as qualitative skills such as consumer behavior.

MS in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: This degree program prepares students for successful business careers in entrepreneurial new ventures, entrepreneurial finance or in innovation-related roles in mature organizations. Responding to a business climate increasingly driven by innovation, the UT Dallas School of Management designed the new program both for individuals piloting startups and those leading pioneering ventures within established organizations.

BS in Actuarial Science: Actuaries are consistently ranked by the Wall Street Journal's Jobs Rated Almanac and Money Magazine as one of the top five jobs in the United States based on pay and worker satisfaction. UT Dallas offers a rigorous program that prepares students for jobs in analyzing data to estimate the probability and the likely cost of events such as death, sickness, injury, disability or loss of property. Students graduate ready to take actuarial exams and accept opportunities for summer internships at leading insurance and consulting companies.