Graduate Programs at PVAMU

MS Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

MARCH Architecture

The Master of Architecture (professional program) prepares students for roles in the architecture profession by building on the content of the pre-professional degree through intensive and focused advanced studies in the field of architecture practice and design. The School of Architecture is dedicated to preparing diverse students to play a leadership role in transforming cities and improving accomplished faculty in a computer and studio intensive environment. The School of Architecture educates future practitioners and global leaders in architecture in a positive learning culture that are capable to be engaged in solving critical issues such as climate change, equity, and globalization.

The Master of Architecture Degree curriculum is 37 credit hours. 27 Required Hours and 10 Elective Hours

MS Community Development

The Master of Community Development program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with diverse academic backgrounds who care about solving problems of distressed communities and helping them identify their potential socially, physically, and economically. Students will also be involved with the design and development of new and growing communities with the anticipation of avoiding future problems being faced by communities today. The degree consists of a minimum of 36 credit hours, of which 18 are required courses and 18 elective courses. The curriculum is designed to broaden the knowledge base, promote research, service-learning, and decision-making along with developing interactive and collaborative skills applicable to teamwork, management, leadership and entrepreneurship. This degree is available online by selecting online courses that are offered each semester.

The Master of Community Development Degree curriculum consist of 36 Credit Hours.  18 Required/Core Hours  and 18 Elective Hours

Certifications

The School of Architecture offers several certifications. Please visit the college website for more information.

MS Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Prairie View A&M University offers a research-based M.S. degree program, which requires a minimum of 24 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of research work.

MA Sociology

The Division of Social Work, Behavioral and Political Sciences offers a Master of Arts (MA) degree in sociology, which requires a minimum of 36 credit hours of course work. The M.A. degree program in sociology offers a curriculum that enables students to analyze, critically evaluate and engage in the planning of solutions that evolve from patterns of human social interactions. The M.A. in sociology prepares students for careers in business, nonprofit management, education and law enforcement.

MSW Social Work

PVAMU’s Department of Social Work embraced today’s challenges and created a transformative program to solve the physical and mental health problems of our generation. We are the only MSW program in Texas to deliver an Africentric curriculum that provides training in evidence-based interventions, research, and theory. Our curriculum will transform you into a professional in advanced clinical social work with a specialization in Medical Social Work/Behavioral Health.

PhD in Clinical Adolescent Psychology

The Department of Psychology offers a Scientist-Practitioner Ph.D. degree program, which requires 96 credit hours. Students are admitted after the Bachelor’s degree and are expected to complete the degree in five or six years. This includes a year on a full-time internship. Students will take courses and have opportunities to develop research skills and to perform clinical practice. Graduates with this degree will be eligible to pursue licensure as a clinical psychologist.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, applicants to the Ph.D. program must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 24 semester hours of psychology coursework in all of these domains: abnormal; developmental; experimental or research methods; learning or cognition; personality; psychophysiology; statistics; and social psychology with a 3.00 undergraduate GPA. Applicants must submit official GRE scores, a departmental application, a 1000 word essay, and an individual interview. GRE scores must not be older than five years old. The competitive application deadline to apply for the program deadline is February 1.

Master of Business Administration

The College of Business offer the Master of Business Administration degree program, which requires completion of 36 credit hours of coursework, including 30 credit hours of required coursework and 6 credit hours in approved elective coursework. The program is designed to provide driven professionals with the knowledge necessary to advance in for-profit or not-for-profit enterprises. Individuals who complete the program will develop strategic-thinking skills sought out by organizations for future management and leadership roles. This program can be completed in an online or face-to-face format.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, MBA applicants must submit an essay regarding their desire to pursue a business degree and submit a curriculum vitae or resume. A student whose GPA does not meet the required GPA for regular admission may be considered for conditional admission with submission of GRE or GMAT scores and a departmental interview. Scores must not be older than five years old.

MS Accounting

The College of Business offers the M.S. in Accounting degree program, which requires completion of 30 credit hours of coursework, including 21 credit hours of required coursework and 9 credit hours in approved elective coursework.  Students enrolled in this program gain advanced accounting knowledge applicable to careers in public or corporate accounting.  Coursework earned in the MSA program can also be used to help meet requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) exam. This program is taught in a hybrid format.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, MSA applicants must submit an essay regarding their desire to pursue a business degree and submit a curriculum vitae or resume. A student whose GPA does not meet the required GPA for regular admission may be considered for conditional admission with submission of GRE or GMAT scores and a departmental interview. Scores must not be older than five years old.

Executive MBA

The College of Business offers a hybrid 2-year EMBA Program, which requires a minimum of 36 credit hours of course work. The Program meets on alternate Saturdays between 9 am – 4 pm at the North West Houston Campus at 9449 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070. Your tuition fee of $42,000 includes breakfasts and lunches, textbooks and case studies, and an 8-day international field trip in late spring. A small cohort of 25, will a conducive venue to learn, interact, and network with your professors, peers, and professionals.

In view of its returns on investments, visibility, recognition, and popularity, MBA Today has ranked PVAMU EMBA Program number 14 among the ‘68 Best EMBA Programs in Texas‘ in 2018 and 2019.

The following YouTube video provides feedback on our Program and the recent international field trip.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, EMBA applicants must submit evidence of a minimum of three years of professional management experience (e.g. as a project manager, director, or district manager), a curriculum vitae or resume, a two-page, double-spaced personal statement summarizing how an EMBA will advance your career goals and personal objectives, and a departmental interview.

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Doctor of Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration is a professional degree designed primarily for business executives with significant professional and management experience and possessing an MBA or a related master’s degree. The three-year program will be taught in an executive format, allowing executives to continue their employment while pursuing the DBA.

PVAMU’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is the only one in the Gulf Coast region. The DBA is designed for practicing professionals handling real-world business problems.

By design, the PVAMU Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is a non-traditional doctoral program for business executives and professionals. The PVAMU DBA program will provide business executives in the Texas Triangle (Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio) with an opportunity to strengthen their research and analytical skills by earning an advanced management degree from an AACSB-accredited business program. The curriculum of the DBA includes cutting-edge concepts and theories in management taught by highly qualified faculty.

MSEd Curriculum and Instruction, MEd Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd Special Education, MEd Special Education, MSEd Curriculum and Instruction-Reading Education and MEd Curriculum and Instruction-Reading Education

The graduate programs in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction are designed to develop those advanced competencies in leadership and instruction that will enable individuals to demonstrate analytical processes in the teaching/learning environment and procedures of educational research and its application. The programs offer the Master of Science in Education and the Master of Education in the areas above. The MS programs in the department require a thesis.

MA Counseling

MA in Counseling (Emphasis in School Counseling):  Currently, the Master of Arts in counseling program is a 36 semester credit hour degree. The additional 12 semester credit hours of school counseling content is to meet the Texas requirement for school counseling. The new degree plan includes four school counseling focused courses (School Consultation; Crisis and Trauma Counseling with Children; School Internship I; School Internship Il). The degree plan will require a 100-hour practicum which is a course consisting of practical work in a school counseling setting and two 300-hour internships in a school setting. Anticipated time for degree completion will change from 4 semesters to 6 semesters.

MSEd Educational Administration and MEd Educational Administration

 MEd Educational Administration

The Educational Administration Program is our non-thesis Certification Program designed to prepare educators for leadership positions in K-12 educational systems. The program vigorously addresses two areas of concern: (1) the critical shortage of effective educational leaders in the field and (2) the constant increase in the number of students in public schools.  This is a 36 semester credit hour degree, which includes an internship requiring 160 hours.

MSEd in Educational Administration

The MSED program is designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in the increasingly complex and diverse organizations.  This 36 credit-hour program emphasized organizational and instructional leadership to help students develop exceptional problem-solving skills. Course work includes advanced problems in supervision, data-driven decision-making, and research. This degree includes a thesis or an action research project.

PhD Educational Leadership

The Department of Educational Leadership and counseling offers a Research-based Doctoral degree program geared toward preparing scholar-practitioners to assume key leadership roles in P-12 and Higher Education. The program requires 51 semester credit hours of course work and 12 semester credit hours toward the completion of a dissertation. Upon completion of the program, candidates demonstrate professional success through appointments as executive leaders in P-12 and Higher Education at the local, state, regional and national levels.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, Ph.D. applicants must submit an original 1000 word essay, a departmental application, and an individual interview. A minimum GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate coursework and a minimum of 3.20 on all completed graduate coursework is required. Applicants must submit GRE scores. Scores may not be older than five years. The competitive deadline for the program is March 1 of each year.

Certifications

The College of Education offers several certifications. Please visit the college website for more information.

MS Computer Science

The Computer Science Department offers Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program, which requires 36 semester credit hours of graduate course work. Students can choose to take 30 credit hours courses and the 6 semester hours of Master’s Thesis, or 33 credit hours courses and 3 semester hours of Master’s Project.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, Engineering applicants must have previous educational background in the intended area of study. Students without a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or its equivalent may be required to take leveling courses upon review of undergraduate coursework.

MS Computer Information System

The Computer Science Department offers Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MSCIS) program, which requires 36 semester credit hours of graduate course work. Students can have three options to complete these 36 hours: (1) take 36 credit hour graduate courses, (2) take 30 credit hours courses and the 6 semester hours of Master’s Thesis, or (3) take 33 credit hours courses and 3 semester hours of Master’s Project.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, Engineering applicants must have previous educational background in the intended area of study. Students without a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or its equivalent may be required to take leveling courses upon review of undergraduate coursework.

MS Engineering

The Master of Science Degree in Engineering is a general engineering program with four areas of concentration: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Students’ research experiences have real-world applications, such as the many funded projects focused on threats to homeland security.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, Engineering applicants must have previous educational background in the intended area of study. Students without a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or its equivalent may be required to take leveling courses upon review of undergraduate coursework.

MS Electrical Engineering

The primary objectives of the Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering include producing graduate students with advanced training in specific areas; producing a significant number of graduates with experience in research and who are prepared to pursue doctoral degrees; and producing post-graduates who have the technical, cognitive and interpersonal skills that will allow them to secure employment within the State of Texas and the Nation in areas of private industry, governmental research laboratories and design facilities.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, Engineering applicants must have previous educational background in the intended area of study. Students without a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or its equivalent may be required to take leveling courses upon review of undergraduate coursework.

PhD Electrical Engineering

Doctoral students in the Ph.D. program conduct cutting edge research with faculty in one of four areas: computer engineering, telecommunications and signal processing, power systems, and microelectronics. Students will develop independent research skills and begin to develop individual reputations as research scientists.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, Engineering applicants must have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics or the Physical Sciences from a regionally accredited institute institution, as well as a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution. A 2.75 undergraduate GPA and 3.00 GPA on all graduate coursework is required. Ph.D. applicants must submit an essay describing research goals and/or professional accomplishments.

MS Juvenile Justice

One Year Online Master’s Degree in Juvenile Justice. The MSJJ degree is online and is designed to prepare graduates to actively participate in the development of knowledge in juvenile justice and develop their skills as practitioners in the juvenile justice system. This program requires 36 credit hours, which can be completed in a series of 8-week sessions. Each semester will have two 8-week sessions. That means that each 8-weeks students can take 6 credit hours (or earn 12 credits per semester). Requirements also include a comprehensive examination. We admit in the spring, summer and fall. The program can be completed in one year.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, applicants must submit a departmental application and 1000 word essay.

PhD Juvenile Justice

The PhD program provides doctoral training in Juvenile Justice Research and teaching. Program completion requires a total of 61-semester units, 18 of which are dissertation hours. Full-time students qualify for a graduate assistantship, and out of state, students who are awarded a graduate assistantship receive a waiver for the out of state portion of the tuition. Assistantships require 20 hours of research-related work. The program is sequenced to mentor students in the development of research and teaching skills. Upon completion of coursework, students take comprehensive exams and then enroll in the doctoral dissertation. During the comprehensive examination and dissertation phases, students qualify for employment as a part-time instructor in the department.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, applicants to the Ph.D. program must have a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a 3.00 undergraduate GPA and 3.50 GPA on all graduate coursework. Applicants must submit official GRE scores, a departmental application, a 1000 word essay, a copy of the master’s thesis or other lengthy report or paper, and an individual interview. GRE scores must not be older than five years old.

MSN Family Nurse Practitioner

The Family Nurse Practitioner degree prepares advanced-practice nurses to provide primary health care to clients, families and communities.  The total number of credit hours required is 53, which includes 780 hours of clinical practice.  This course of study prepares nurses to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination.

The majority of the classes are face-to-face. There are three that are taught online.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, applicants must have a BSN degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program and a 3.00 undergraduate GPA for regular status. Students must possess or be in the process of applying for a license as a RN in Texas and have been employed as a nurse for at least one year. One of the three required letters of recommendation must be from a former nursing faculty. The following are also required of all applicants: all Nursing health requirements met, successful criminal background check, drug screening, and a departmental interview.

MSN Nurse Administration

The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a concentration in nursing administration prepares nurses to serve in a variety of leadership and managerial roles within the health care delivery system. The nursing administration track requires students to complete the MSN program core courses (15 SCH), 12 credits in nursing administration specialty courses, and 9 credit hours of electives in graduate level business or health informatics courses. Business courses provide the student the opportunity to learn business skills that further enhance their administrative backgrounds where health informatics courses provide a background in the area of informatics. The student completes 6 credit hours of either a thesis or non-thesis research option. The course of study prepares nurses to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s basic certification examination for Nurse Administrators.

The majority of the classes are face-to-face. There are two classes that are taught online.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, applicants must have a BSN degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program and a 3.00 undergraduate GPA for regular status. Students must possess or be in the process of applying for a license as a RN in Texas and have been employed as a nurse for at least one year. One of the three required letters of recommendation must be from a former nursing faculty. The following are also required of all applicants: all Nursing health requirements met, successful criminal background check, drug screening, and a departmental interview.

MSN Nurse Education

The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a concentration in nurse education will prepare nurses to function in an advance practice role to provide education to nurses in the academic and health care setting. The nurse educator works also as a leader in effecting change in health and nursing education through participation in health care policy, scholarship, curriculum and program development, and promotion of innovative practices in the education and health care environments.  The nurse education track will require students to complete 15 semester credit hours of core graduate courses, 15 semester credit hours in nursing education, 9 credit hours of advanced practice core courses and 6 for the thesis or non-thesis option for a total of 45 semester credit hours.  The student will select 6 semester credit hours of either a thesis or non-thesis option to complete the degree requirements of 45 semester credit hours.

The majority of the classes are face-to-face. There are two classes that are taught online.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, applicants must have a BSN degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program and a 3.00 undergraduate GPA for regular status. Students must possess or be in the process of applying for a license as a RN in Texas and have been employed as a nurse for at least one year. One of the three required letters of recommendation must be from a former nursing faculty. The following are also required of all applicants: all Nursing health requirements met, successful criminal background check, drug screening, and a departmental interview.

DNP Nursing Practice

The College of Nursing DNP is a post masters’ curriculum for nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioners.  The degree prepares Family Nurse Practitioners to achieve a Doctor in Nursing Practice and be able to:

• Use theory, research and science as the foundation for expert practice in the leadership roles of advanced practice nursing and education.
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams in developing and implementing health care policies to effect change related to social, economic, political and ethical issues.
• Improve the health outcomes of individuals and populations by decreasing disparities in health care delivery.
• Contribute to the translation of science in the role of advanced practice nurse and/or faculty.

Students who enter the Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be required to complete 39 hours after the Master’s degree and 1000 clinical hours of practicum (includes MSN practicum hours).

The program is hybrid in course structure.

Accreditation Disclosures

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/ master’s degree program in nursing/ Doctor of Nursing practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Prairie View A&M University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/ master’s degree program in nursing/ post-graduate master’s certificate program and Doctor of Nursing practice program at Prairie View A&M University at the Houston Center and Northwest Center located in Houston, Texas are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting requirements set forth by Graduate Studies, applicants must have a BSN degree and an earned master’s degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) with a 3.00 undergraduate GPA and a 3.30 GPA on all graduate coursework for regular status. Students must possess or be in the process of applying for a license as a RN in Texas and have been employed as a nurse for at least one year. One of the three required letters of recommendation must be from a former nursing faculty. The following are also required of all applicants: all Nursing health requirements met, successful criminal background check, drug screening, and a departmental interview.

MS Physical Education and MEd Physical Education

The programs are designed to meet the professional needs and interests of students aiming for a Master of Science (MS) or a Master of Education  (MEd) with a major in Physical Education. These programs are primarily for teachers, coaches, and school administrators. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for advanced teaching and administrative roles at the elementary or secondary levels. The MS program specifically requires the completion of a thesis.

Admission Requirements:

• Applicants must meet the general requirements set by the Graduate Studies office.
• Submission of an original 1000-word essay, a departmental application, and participation in an individual interview.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate coursework.
• Minimum GPA of 3.20 on all completed graduate coursework.

Certifications:

• Students seeking certification must fulfill all the requirements outlined in the teacher certification section of the university’s catalog.
• Detailed requirements can be obtained from the Office of Teacher Certification in the School of Public and Allied Health

MSEd Health and MEd Health

These programs are designed to meet the professional needs and interests of students interested in pursuing a Master of Science (MS) or a Master of Education (MEd), with a major in Health or Physical Education. The focus of the master’s degree in health is on students interested in school health education or working in various health care settings such as hospitals, public and private health and education agencies, or health promotion programs.

Admission Requirements:

• Applicants must meet the general requirements set by the Graduate Studies office.
• Submission of an original 1000-word essay, a departmental application, and participation in an individual interview.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate coursework.
• Minimum GPA of 3.20 on all completed graduate coursework.
• Submission of GRE scores (not older than five years).

Certifications:

• Students seeking certification must fulfill all requirements outlined in the teacher certification section of the university’s catalog.
• Detailed requirements can be obtained from the Office of Teacher Certification in the School of Public and Allied Health