University of Texas - Academics

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The University of Texas is one of the top public universities in the country and is consistently ranked in the top 50 public universities in the country. It has top-ranked programs in accounting, engineering, and communication studies, just to name a few. The professors at UT run the gamut—some are great and genuinely care about their students, and some have written the textbooks that are used in their classes and aren’t as interested in students’ input. Others are only teaching so that they can stay at Texas to further their research. Most likely in your career at Texas, you will have at least one of each different kind of teacher, but the majority of professors are wonderful and will give you a great experience. Some classes at UT are rather large—more than 100 people—but that doesn’t make them inferior, nor does it preclude learning. In these large classes, there are generally several TAs that you can utilize, and you should always take advantage of a professor’s office hours. This can help to make the large lecture class seem smaller. Depending on your major, and especially once you get into upper-division classes, there are generally smaller classes with more individual attention.

There are two classes at UT that everyone should take as electives while they are a student: EDP 367 Human Sexuality and CMS 315M Interpersonal Communication Theory. These are two of the most interesting and fun classes that the majority of students here eventually wind up taking. While neither are blow-off classes, they both teach you a lot and are enjoyable to study for.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

For the most part, the teachers... For the most part, the teachers are awesome. Teachers keep my interest, even in the eight o’clock classes. Dr. Brandl in the business school is a great lecturer, so much so that he got a standing ovation the last day of class. Most of my classes are interesting, but there are some that make me feel like I’m back in high school again. The good ones open my eyes to new perspectives about the world around me. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

A side note on the Business... A side note on the Business Foundations Certificate Program—you don’t actually have to finish the program to put it on your resume. All you would get for finishing the program is a certificate, which no one in a job interview is going to ask to see. If you really want the certificate to hang in your office someday, then by all means, finish the program. However, if you just want to take just some of the courses and put it on your resume as ‘Business Foundations Minor or Concentration’ you can do that whether you get the certificate or not. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Professors are varied. For many of... Professors are varied. For many of the lower division courses, (freshman, sophomore), more than one professor teaches the course, and invariably, one will be better than the others. Ask someone who has already taken the course which professor they like. Also, CIS (Course Instructor Surveys) results, or www.pickaprof.com can help. In general, the professors are very knowledgeable and organized. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Unfortunately, the teaching... Unfortunately, the teaching atmosphere at UT, at least within the natural sciences department, is too focused on research rather than teaching ability. In my experience, many professors clearly demonstrate that they do not enjoy being in the classroom, and I feel it is reflected in the students’ understanding of the material. Don’t get me wrong, there have been many professors that absolutely amaze me in how effectively they can teach. These few professors make up for a lot of what is lacking in the University’s teaching quality. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Some teachers are cool, others I’d... Some teachers are cool, others I’d like to punch in the face. It’s basically the same anywhere you go. Oh, and don’t take any classes before 11 a.m. 12345 Academics Report

Facts

Did You Know?

There are more than 750 student organizations at UT. And if you still can’t find the one you want, you can form your own. You just need two friends, because with three people you can form your own club or student organization at UT. This is where some of the more interesting organizations here have come from, such as The Duncan Gilman Fan Club—Duncan Gilman is a student at UT.

In the Spring of 1974, one of the most infamous student organizations was formed—the Association of Streaking Students (A.S.S.). Students really can create any kind of club they want.

There are more than 100 undergraduate degree programs, 170 graduate degree programs, and more than 50 honors programs.

There are more than 350 study abroad opportunities in 80 countries.

More than 400 patents have been awarded to the University since its inception.

The fall 2003 incoming freshman class had the highest academic qualifications in the University’s history and included the largest percentage of Hispanic students.

The largest college at the University, with over 14,000 students, is the College of Liberal Arts.

The University awards 11,000 degrees annually, more than any other university.

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