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Regents Endorse Dual Degree Programs

Texas A&M University moved toward expanding its reach in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar by proposing a dual degree program with Qatar University designed to improve teacher preparation there.

 

The proposed master of education in curriculum and instruction degree, approved Thursday by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, would train future curriculum specialists in schools and educational agencies.

 

The existing master of education in curriculum and instruction degree would be granted by Texas A&M, while the master of educational sciences would be granted by Qatar University.


A Texas A&M branch campus that opened in Qatar in 2003 emphasizes engineering and offers undergraduate programs in electrical, chemical, mechanical and petroleum engineering. Texas A&M University at Qatar is fully funded by Qatar Foundation.

 

The regents also approved on Thursday cooperative doctorate of education programs in educational administration and curriculum and instruction between Texas A&M and Texas A&M International University.

 

The next step for the joint and cooperative degree programs is to request approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

 

 

Contact: Lane Stephenson, (979) 845-4662 or l-stephenson@tamu.edu.

Writer: Kelli Levey, (979) 845-4645 or klevey@tamu.edu.

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