University of North Texas 
College of Applied and Collaborative Studies
Philosophy
The College of Applied & Collaborative Studies (CACS) prepares students to engage
with a rapidly changing environment through partnership and innovation. In collaboration
with industry partners in the DFW metroplex, CACS creates ongoing opportunities for
students to learn and grow in today’s workforce through project-based learning. Our
students work on real-world problems with industry leaders in a collaborative setting
that interweaves liberal arts, data analysis, project management, and design thinking
principles.
Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning is the cornerstone of our curriculum and the student experience.
Students work on a project based on real-world problems and needs that relate to the
course content. These projects tend to span over a long period of time, possibly the
entire semester. Our professors work with students throughout the project, sharing
their areas of expertise and shaping their students into the leaders of tomorrow.
