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Professional Master’s in Science and Engineering When walking on the Rice campus, it’s hard to imagine you are only three miles from bustling downtown Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The tall hedges, green lawns, abundant trees and architecturally distinct buildings form a serene, self-contained environment. Just outside the hedges, Rice is surrounded by some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the city and the Rice Village, a popular area of shops and restaurants. Within walking distance of campus are the city’s vibrant museum district, the Texas Medical Center and Hermann Park. Houston’s light-rail line can transport you to downtown attractions and major sporting events in a flash. Staying true to the vision set by its first president Dr. Lovett in 1912, Rice aims to “assign no upper limit to the university’s educational endeavor.” Rice is distinctive because of our ambition in the pursuit of knowledge, our commitment to teaching and the high quality of student life . Engineering and Natural Sciences have been a part of Rice’s curriculum since the university first opened. The Brown School of Engineering is comprised of nine academic departments and includes seventeen research institutes and centers. The Wiess School of Natural Sciences houses seven departments and is home of many interdisciplinary institutes at Rice, including the Rice Quantum Institute, the Institute for Biosciences & Bioengineering, the Richard E. Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, and

the Rice Space Institute. Leveraging our institutes, Rice researchers have proven they can remain on the cutting edge of science without sacrificing the university’s commitment to education and vision for modest growth. With a small studentto-faculty ratio, students in both undergraduate and graduate programs have easy access to their professors. Rice is providing strong support for its professional master’s students, both in Engineering and in Natural Sciences with enhanced services for all their professional master’s students. Offering these students a positive experience as they work toward their degree is an important component to the program’s continued success. The focus and attention given to these students not only enhances the quality of the programs and the value they deliver to them, but will also result in satisfied graduate students who will appreciate the education they receive from Rice University, keeping them involved with the university once employed in the industry/business of their choice. Engineering Professional Master’s Program (EPMP) The Engineering Professional Master’s Program offers non-thesis master’s degrees designed for those who seek to round out their engineering education with advanced analytical and technical expertise. It gives you a chance to add depth to your areas of interest and to round out your training, and it prepares you for a leadership role in

engineering management. Employers value the knowledge and maturity it takes to complete the degree, which further signals your interest in the field. The Master’s Programs are available in the following disciplines: • Bioengineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil and Environmental Engineering • Sustainable Engineering and Design • Computational and Applied Mathematics, Data Sciences • Computer Science, Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science • Master of Statistics • Computer Science and Engineering The professional engineering master’s programs consist of 2 to 3 semester of engineering coursework with electives in management, business and communication. Professional development seminars are offered throughout the year for all professional master’s students to add skills to their tool kit which will prepare them better for entry into industry and business. For additional information visit www. epmp.rice.edu Professional Science Master’s Program (PSM) Unlike traditional master’s degrees, these degrees combine an interdisciplinary curriculum consisting of advanced science coursework with business, management and communication training, and hands-on experience (in form of a required internship), enabling

graduates to acquire a new “tool-set” for success in a business environment. Rice offers five science master’s degrees in • Bioscience and Health Policy • Environmental Analysis and Decision Making • Nanoscale Physics • Space Studies • Subsurface Geoscience Each degree track requires a unique set of science courses that provide students with the core expertise needed by industrial and/or governmental organizations.

Students supplement these foundation courses by choosing electives in line with their areas of interest. The 21-month professional master’s program begins with two semesters of coursework at Rice followed by a three to six-month internship. In addition to technical courses, students will take management courses, science policy, entrepreneurship, and ethics. Many opportunities are provided allow students to network with representatives from industry. No thesis is required; however, students present

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To become a physical therapist, you need a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program. USA in Austin offers two options: a full-time, entry-level DPT and a parttime, flexible DPT. Both programs offer low faculty-tostudent ratios and feature a blend of online and handson learning. The full-time program can be completed in seven trimesters (2.3 years) of primarily on-campus study plus internships. The part-time program— ideal for people who are working—can be completed in 12 trimesters (4 years), taking a lighter course load, completing most coursework online, and participating in weekend lab sessions on campus. Graduates of USA’s DPT programs have gone on to successful careers owning their own practices and working for hospitals, clinics, universities, and professional sports teams. To be admitted into the program, there are several prerequisite courses you need (visit our website for the most up-to-date information): • Anatomy and Physiology I and II • General College Biology I and II (or Zoology, or Microbiology for

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and Medical Terminology (recommended) Dual Physical/Occupational Therapy Program Occupational and physical therapists often work closely together to improve outcomes for their patients. With USA’s dual degree program, you can put yourself on the path to practicing as both and understanding how they complement each other in less time than studying both separately. Master of Health Science in Athletic Training If you are a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training program at the University of Texas or another university, you may be eligible for admission to

USA’s new online Master of Health Science in Athletic Training program. Open to athletic trainers who are certified and/or licensed, the program offers specializations in Administration and Leadership in Athletic Training or in Psychosocial Patient Care. It also has courses in Concussion in Sport, Sport and the Female Athlete, and Emergency Athletic Training. Taking a full-time course load, you can complete the program in fewer than

two years. To give you the flexibility to work while you study, courses are online plus there is a five-day on-campus residency in emergency athletic training. Post-Professional Doctoral Programs USA offers opportunities for its graduates and other professionals in the health sciences to continue their education and advance in their careers. Those who want to teach or lead at the university level can enroll in USA’s online Doctor of Education (EdD) program. For practicing OTs, PTs, and athletic trainers who want to advance their clinical, research, and teaching skills, USA offers an online Doctor of Health Science.

Accreditation USA is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). USA’s physical therapy programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and its occupational therapy programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

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Admissions We strive to enroll candidates who are most likely to succeed in our educational programs, and we evaluate each applicant on his or her merits. The application deadlines for our physical and occupational programs are as follows, but we recommend that you submit all application materials a month before the deadline: • January Class: June 15 • May Class: Oct. 1 • September Class: Dec. 15

Tour Our Campus in Southwest Austin USA’s Austin campus is located in the Circle C Ranch neighborhood just 20 minutes from downtown. This state-of-the-art campus opened in 2012 with studentcentered classrooms, laboratories, research facilities, a library, and an indoor/outdoor student lounge area. A second building was opened in fall 2014, which added skills labs, an amphitheater with tiered seating, and additional study areas.

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earn from a mix of national and international scholars and former news media executives and journalists, working in one of the best-equipped media centers in the country. Whether your goals are to teach, do research or work in the profession, you will find a curriculum and learning environment that prepares you for journalism in the 21st century, Professional Master’s Program Austin has a unique position as the capital of state government, a crossroads of commerce and technology and as a magnet for musicians, writers, artists and creative thinkers. Our recently revamped curriculum focuses on these advantages, with courses in the following areas:

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Visual Storytelling Our world renowned photojournalism program has now been expanded with new forms of visual storytelling including video, infographics, web design, data visualization and even creating apps for mobile media. International journalism As the gateway to Latin America, Texas is the perfect launching pad for reporting on issues and cultures around the world. Our faculty specialize in Asia and Latin America especially. In addition, we have two other master’s tracks, the Research and Theory track, which is designed for students who want a general

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