The university's library system, consisting of two million cataloged holdings, has been designated a major research library by the U.S. Department of Education. UNT maintains high visibility as a research university and sponsors more than 55 research and service centers and institutes. The campus is located in Denton, a city of 70,000 people, which offers the atmosphere of a small college town located about 35 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The master of science with a major in engineering technology program is the largest in Texas and the third-largest in the country. All departmental courses are taught at night.
Some courses employ distance education methods, with additional courses coming on line shortly.
Educational opportunities are available to develop highly marketable skills in modern basic and applied engineering through close interactions with faculty and representatives of regional industries. M.S. degree Through the selection of courses approved by a graduate adviser, students may pursue an M.S. degree with a major in engineering technology emphasizing electronics, manufacturing, mechanical or environmental engineering technology. A student's technical background is further enhanced through additional advanced study in telecommunications, process controls and instrumentation. Manufacturing engineering technology emphasizes automation, contemporary materials, quality assurance, and research and development. Mechanical engineering technology is a more generic program that includes design components as well as computer integrated manufacturing and instrumentation design.