Texas A & M University-College Station

Accounting - BBA

This program develops students to understand business operations, communicate financial performance to different audiences, and use financial data to provide insights that will help businesses and individuals make better decisions. A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from an AACSB- Accredited (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) Accounting program prepares students for careers that offer numerous opportunities for growth and development.

Aerospace Engineering - BS

This program blends rigorous theoretical study with practical application of modern engineering tools, culminating in advanced design projects that prepare students for aerospace careers. Coursework in aerodynamics, materials and structures, propulsion, and dynamics and control of aircraft and spacecraft provide a strong fundamental basis for advanced study and specialization, while senior technical electives offer a concentration of study in fields of special interest.

Agribusiness - BS

In this program, students learn about the nation’s growing agribusiness sector and its contributions to the agriculture and natural resources industries. They also gain core business knowledge and a strong understanding of the unique institutional and managerial challenges facing agribusiness firms.

Agricultural Communications and Journalism - BS

This program prepares students for a career in communications, marketing, public relations and more. Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and Journalism are prepared for employment in agricultural businesses, organizations, associations, and government agencies at all levels. Students obtain an understanding of media and science communication theory and industry best-practices to apply what they learn outside of the classroom.

Agricultural Economics - BS

This program is designed to assist in the development of economic theory and quantitative analysis skills that students can apply to analyze and communicate about the real estate and finance industries in Texas, the U.S., and the world. 136 Agricultural Economics - BS, Finance and Real Estate Option The Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics offers students four options: Finance and Real Estate, Food Marketing Systems, Policy and Economic Analysis, and Rural Entrepreneurship.

Agricultural Education - BS

This program prepares students to successfully work toward teacher certification, resulting in the ability to teach Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) classes in a secondary school setting. The Agricultural Education curriculum includes a combination of courses in scientific agriculture and professional education that will meet requirements for employment and advanced study in careers emphasizing formal and informal programs of education.

Agricultural Leadership and Development - BS

This program is multidisciplinary and designed to develop students for leadership positions in local, state, regional, and national organizations and agencies in the agriculture industry and beyond. Students in this major will learn about the fundamentals of leadership and human development and develop their own leadership capabilities and communication skills to lead and work with people.

Agricultural Systems Management - BS

This program integrates practical technology and business courses, preparing students for both technical and managerial roles in the food and agricultural industries. Graduates of the Agricultural Systems Management program manage people, money and machines in the food and agricultural industries. They are typically employed as production or processing operations managers, equipment managers, or in technical sales and services.

Animal Science - BS

This program prepares students for careers in animal-oriented agribusinesses, including animal production, agricultural extension work, and feed sales. This curriculum prepares students for careers in animal-oriented agribusinesses. Other courses, in addition to animal science courses, include accounting, economics, genetics and management. A wide array of internships giving students invaluable experience in all phases of livestock production and related industries is available.

Anthropology - BA

Anthropology majors pursuing the general anthropology track receive foundations in the archaeology, biological anthropology and cultural anthropology subfields of anthropology as well as options to pursue upper-level courses in each of the subfields.

Anthropology - BS

Majoring in anthropology will provide a background in behavioral studies ideal if you're interested in biological or social sciences. The Bachelor of Science option focuses slightly more on scientific and mathematical coursework.

Applied Mathematics - BS

The curriculum in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics with an Actuarial Science emphasis explores the application of analytical problem solving tools to challenges in the financial and insurance industries. Students in the Actuarial Science emphasis investigate techniques in applied and pure mathematics and pursue electives in economics and finance that demonstrate how mathematics can be used to model financial concerns in the insurance and related industries.

Architectural Engineering - BS

This program prepares engineers for the architectural, engineering and construction industry, focusing on mechanical building systems like HVAC and energy efficiency. The BS in Architectural Engineering degree prepares graduates for professional engineering careers within the architectural, engineering and construction industry.

Architecture - BS

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree prepares students for challenging careers in industries that support the built environment. The program fosters creativity and problem-solving skills, provides access to extensive knowledge, and cultivates high levels of capability, interweaving the academic areas of design; architectural history, theory, and criticism; representation; building technology; as well as social, professional, and community engagement.

Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience - BS

At the upper level, students complete a directed curriculum that will provide them depth of training in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience. Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions. This interdisciplinary field integrates several disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, biology, chemistry, and computer science.

Behavioral Health - Certificate

This certificate provides specialized knowledge and practical skills within the major, enhancing student expertise and career prospects through focused coursework in areas like human development and mental health. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences offers embedded certificates as part of the major. The certificates are considered embedded because they require no additional coursework—beyond specific courses in the major itself—to earn the certificate.

Biochemistry - BS

This program is designed to provide a solid background in chemistry and the physical sciences, as well as in the biological sciences. Biochemistry is an especially versatile major giving undergraduates many options when they complete their BS degree. A biochemistry major provides a strong background for entering graduate school in a variety of fields, and the majority of biochemistry majors go on to graduate school or to professional schools such as medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry.

Bioenvironmental Sciences - BS

This program equips students with innovative science and technology skills to address environmental challenges, preparing them for diverse and impactful careers. Major breakthroughs are taking place locally, regionally and globally concerning environmental awareness. Environmental hazards take many forms, including microbial threats, toxic wastes and the indirect impact of man’s activities on a fragile ecosystem.

Bioinformatics - BS

The Bioinformatics curriculum focuses on cultivating students with knowledge and expertise in biology, statistics, computer science, and, most importantly, the seamless integration of these diverse domains.

Biological and Agricultural Engineering - BS

Students learn to apply fundamental knowledge of biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering principles to formulate and solve engineering problems. 168 Biological and Agricultural Engineering - BS Graduates from the Biological and Agricultural Engineering program, will after several years, have: • Successfully entered the biological and agricultural engineering profession.

Biology - BA

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology, through the availability of a large number of electives, gives students maximum flexibility in earning a biology degree. The BA has a minor requirement that includes advanced courses in a discipline other than biology and provides students with the opportunity to include significant coursework in areas such as foreign language, business, education, or social sciences.

Biology - BS

The Bachelor of Science in Biology is designed for students to obtain a comprehensive, solid foundation in the major branches of Biology. The degree provides the opportunity for extensive study across the breadth of biological disciplines, ranging from molecular and cellular biology to ecology and evolution.

Biomedical Engineering - BS

This program allows students to gain a comprehensive foundation in biomedical engineering, opening doors to multiple career paths in industry, research and advanced professional studies. Department Head: M. McShane Director of Undergraduate Programs: C.

Biomedical Research - Certificate

The Biomedical Research Certificate will provide students the opportunity to gain advanced training in biomedical research. Students in the Certificate Program will gain a broader understanding of the creation, evaluation, and dissemination of new knowledge while performing publishable original biomedical research within a research- intensive community. The Biomedical Research Certificate program includes engagement in inquiry-based research. Program Requirements

Biomedical Sciences - BS

Biomedical sciences are the interventional applied life sciences that connect clinical, service, and research experiences to improve human, animal, and environmental health. This degree is offered on both the College Station campus and at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center in McAllen, Texas. Our mission is to educate and prepare students to catalyze the improvement of human, animal, and environmental health through innovation, discovery, and global service and outreach.

Business - BS

This program provides students the opportunity to combine a comprehensive business administration education with other areas of interest to create a customized degree program. The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) degree prepares students for careers in a variety of business roles. Students will acquire core business knowledge and pursue an area of emphasis via a minor, certificate, or program-approved directed electives.

Business Honors - BBA

This program is designed for students whose academic excellence is matched by strong character, leadership skills, and teamwork. It prepares students to begin careers in all fields or to continue on to a graduate program or professional school. Mays Business School offers a Business Honors program. Selection through a separate application process is required to be eligible for participation in Business Honors.

Business of Technology - Certificate

This program is designed to augment participants' understanding of rapidly changing technologies, equip them for roles within leading technology enterprises, provide mentorship and networking opportunities with industry executives, and equip them with foundational knowledge. The Business of Technology certificate, available to students at Texas A&M University, represents a distinctive opportunity to explore the intersection of business and technology.

Chemical Engineering - BS

This program provides a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles and practice, integrating fundamentals with real-world applications and design experience, preparing graduates for multiple industry roles. The chemical engineering curriculum provides a balanced education in virtually all aspects of chemical engineering principles and practice and includes education in economics, language, philosophy and culture and communication.

Chemistry - BA

The Bachelor of Arts program provides a firm and broadly-based foundation in chemistry. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) program, through the availability of a generous number of electives, gives the student a firm and broadly-based foundation in chemistry, with the option of pursuing other educational objectives involving specialization in at least one other field in depth.

Chemistry - BA, Biological Chemistry or Medical, Dental

The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry - Biological Chemistry or Medical, Dental, Pharmacy School track provides an effective way to use available free electives to satisfy the pre-professional requirements for these programs. Many students planning to enter medical, dental, or pharmacy school prefer a bachelor of arts degree that contains a large number of elective courses that may be used to satisfy pre-professional school requirements.

Chemistry - BS

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry program is arranged so that students obtain a comprehensive, solid foundation in all of the major branches of chemistry, combined with a suitable measure of individual flexibility. The latter objective is met in part by a strong emphasis on involving the undergraduate BS chemistry major in exciting, innovative, state-of-the- art research programs.

Civil Engineering - BS

The Coastal Engineering Track to fulfill the BS in Civil Engineering degree emphasizes breadth across civil engineering with a focus on working in coastal environments. The focus electives prepare students to analyze and design civil engineering systems suited to aspects of the coastal region. The track is appropriate for a career related to coastal engineering and resilience, and for those planning on further specialization in graduate studies.

Classics - BA

The BA in Classics is designed to give students a thorough grounding in the culture, history, literature, and intellectual accomplishments of Ancient Greece and Rome from the Bronze Age to the dawn of the Middle Ages.

Coastal Environmental Science and Society - BS

This specialized program prepares students for a successful future in marine resource development through an increased focus on geological and biological sciences, along with economics, political science and law.

Coffee Processing and Quality - Certificate

This program offers focused coursework on coffee production, processing, and quality evaluation, emphasizing their connections to various food products. The Certificate in Coffee Processing and Quality, offered by the Department of Food Science and Technology, provides concentrated studies in coffee production, processing, and quality measurements as they relate to other food commodities.

Commercial Banking - Certificate

This program is designed to equip students with the best practices for a career in commercial banking. The Adam C. Sinn '00 Department of Finance (https://mays.tamu.edu/ departments/finance/) offers specialized, industry-relevant study through the Commercial Banking Certificate Program (CBP).

Communication - BA

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication teaches how to influence and persuade others through the use of language, visual images and other media. Students who want to transform the world through communication choose the Bachelor of Arts in Communication as a major. This is a major that affords a broad based, liberal arts education that draws from coursework from across the College of Arts and Sciences, and from across the Texas A&M University.

Communication - BS

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication provides a marketable set of skills aimed toward communication intervention in areas such as business, health communication, media, politics, non-profits and social issues. The Bachelor of Science in Communication harnesses the power of collaborative communication to solve problems through the very essence of this degree, communication intervention.

Communication Leadership and Conflict Management - Certificate

The Communication Leadership and Conflict Management Certificate (CLCM) is designed to enhance communication leadership skills in both interpersonal and group collaborative settings, as well as in social and political arenas.

Computer Engineering - BS

This program's curriculum is designed to cover the engineering aspects of both hardware and software—a total computer systems perspective.

Computer Science - BA

This program blends computing skills with multiple fields, preparing students for interdisciplinary careers. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Computer Science provides students with the opportunity to obtain computing knowledge and skills to be coupled with their non-computing interests in a wide variety of areas such as liberal arts, science, education, business, data science, robotics, etc.

Computer Science - BS

The computer science curriculum is designed to prepare students to enter the rapidly expanding field of computing. The four-year undergraduate curriculum in Computer Science at Texas A&M provides a sound preparation in computing, as well as in science, mathematics, English, and statistics. Students take a broad set of core computer science courses in the early semesters, which exposes them to the main concepts in computing.

Construction Science - BS

The Construction Science undergraduate program provides specialized course work in building systems, materials and methods of construction, scheduling, cost estimating, structures, construction project management, law, surveying and business/labor relations with the goal of preparing students to effectively manage the total construction process.

Corporate Finance - Certificate

This program is designed to prepare BBA Finance students focused on careers in corporate finance and accounting. 520 Trading, Risk and Investments - Certificate The Adam C. Sinn '00 Department of Finance (https://mays.tamu.edu/ departments/finance/) offers specialized study through the Corporate Finance Certificate Program (CFP).

Corrosion Science and Engineering - Certificate

This program trains engineers in multiple corrosion science applications to address widespread industry demands. The Certificate in Corrosion Science and Engineering was designed in response to industry demand and the national need in strategic sectors, such as infrastructure renewal, energy (extraction, conversion, and transportation), utilities (in particular water), transportation, production, and manufacturing.

Culinary Health - Certificate

The certificate program in Culinary Health integrates scientific principles of nutrition, dietary recommendations, and food and cooking skills to facilitate healthy eating behaviors for health promotion. Concepts from this program will be applied to recipe development and modification to meet dietary needs and sensory acceptability. Development of culinary presentations for community groups will provide a capstone using learned culinary skills and nutrition knowledge. Program Requirements

Cyber Operations - Certificate

The certificate in Cyber Operations was created for students who have a deeply technical education with a particular emphasis on technologies and techniques related to specialized cyber operations (e.g., collection, exploitation, and response), critical to intelligence, military, and law enforcement organizations authorized to perform these specialized operations.

Dance Science - BS

This program is offered for students with prior dance experience who are interested in careers in dance education or dance science. This degree’s flexibility allows those interested in professional school after graduation the ability to fulfill their prerequisites and focus on the art and science of dance. Many of our students go on to study physical therapy, occupational therapy, or medicine.

Data Analytics for Petroleum Industry - Certificate

This program equips students from diverse fields with data analytics skills for the oil and gas industry, addressing the growing need for data- driven expertise in exploration and operations. There is a growing trend towards the use of data analytics in the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry.

Data Center Operations Engineering - Certificate

This program equips engineers with data systems management skills, focusing on system-level understanding and design, to meet the growing demand in technology-driven industries. With the rapid acceleration of technology through innovation on a global basis, industries recognize the need for young engineers who possess base line knowledge in areas of data system management 676 Data Engineering - Certificate and an understanding of the system level of complex data center processing systems.

Data Engineering - BS

The Data Engineering program trains students in data handling, manipulation, mining, visualization, and storage methods that lead to optimal information and knowledge extraction to facilitate decision- making in complex systems. Data Engineering is an emerging field focused on transforming data into contextual information using quantitative and computational tools.

Data Engineering - Certificate

The Certificate in Data Engineering (DAEN) will equip students with fundamental and advanced technical skills for data-driven decision- making. The global information-age we are in today has resulted in an increasing demand for technical skills required for storage and handling of complex data, as well as extracting information and knowledge from data to guide decision-making in business, science, and engineering settings, among others.

Dental Hygiene - BS

Dental Hygiene is an exciting career choice for anyone interested in promoting oral health. A dental hygienist is a licensed preventive oral health professional who provides educational, clinical and therapeutic services supporting total health through the promotion of optimal oral health.

Early Childhood Development and Education - BS

The ECDE Leadership Track is ideal for students interested in leadership roles within service agencies or educational settings that support young children and their families. 2025-2026 TAMU Undergraduate Catalog 575 The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC) offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), which equips students with the knowledge and experience necessary to serve children from birth to age 8 and their families.

Early Childhood Development and Education - BS, Teaching (Non-Licensure) Track

This track is designed for students who wish to pursue careers as teachers or caregivers for young children outside public school classrooms by providing the skills necessary to nurture and educate children in various settings.

Ecology and Conservation Biology - BS

This program trains students to integrate digital and information technologies with ecological data analysis to detect, evaluate and predict ecological patterns, disturbances and processes. The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University provides advanced educational opportunities to prepare students for careers in the science and stewardship of biological diversity, ecosystems and their services, and the biosphere.

Economics - BA

The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Economics offers a strong liberal arts curriculum aimed at enhancing students’ analytical skills and applications to better understand human behavior. The degree plan is designed to allow opportunities for applied exploration of economic principles and theory through research, internship, and study abroad while focusing on quantitative skills and the development of rational thought and critical thinking.

Economics - BS

The Bachelor of Science degree in Economics offers a strong liberal arts curriculum aimed at enhancing students’ analytical skills and applications to better understand human behavior. The degree plan is designed to allow opportunities for applied exploration of economic principles and theory through research, internship, and study abroad while focusing on quantitative skills and the development of rational thought and critical thinking.

Education - BS, Bilingual Education EC-6

This program prepares teacher candidates to instruct students who are served in bilingual/ESL classes at the elementary level. The Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) offers an undergraduate degree program, Bachelor of Science in Education that includes certification in bilingual/ESL education and general elementary education, grades EC through 6. Classes also include a minor in Spanish.

Education - BS, Early Childhood-3 Certification

The EC-3 program focuses on preparing teachers to teach children in early childhood through 3rd grade general education settings, which is an area of specialization identified by the Texas Education Agency. The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC) offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education.

Education - BS, English Language Arts/Social Studies, Middle Grades Certification

This program is for those seeking Texas teacher certification in Language Arts/Social Studies for grades 4-8. The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC) offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education. Completion of this program leads to Texas teacher certification in Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies - Grades 4-8, and supplemental English as a Second Language certification within the constraints outlined by the Texas Education Agency.

Education - BS, Math/Science, Middle Grades Certification

This program is for those seeking Texas teacher certification in Math/ Science for grades 4-8. The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC) offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education. Completion of this program leads to teacher certification in Math and Science - Grades 4-8, and supplemental English as a Second Language certification within the constraints outlined by the Texas Education Agency.

Education - BS, Pre-K-6, Generalist Certification

This program is for those seeking Texas teacher certification in General Education for grades PreK-6. The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC) offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education. Completion of this program leads to teacher certification in grades PreK-6 General Education, with supplemental English as a Second Language certification within the constraints outlined by the Texas Education Agency.

Education - BS, Special Education EC-12

The Special Education program focuses on preparing teachers to instruct students with disabilities in both general education and special education settings. The Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) offers an undergraduate degree program, Bachelor of Science in Education, that prepares students to become special education teachers.

Electrical Engineering - BS

This program prepares students for careers in electrical engineering, covering multiple specializations with graduates excelling in industry, academia, and leadership roles. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University offers a Bachelor of Science degree option to its undergraduate students desiring to major in Electrical Engineering.

Electronic Systems Engineering Technology - BS

The program combines engineering and industrial knowledge and methods to develop, design, and implement new innovative products. Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) prepares graduates for careers in electronic product and system development across a diverse range of industries that include the medical, computer, power, automotive, oil and gas, information/communication technologies, and quality of life sectors.

Energy Accounting - Certificate

This program offers coursework and experiences to prepare students for a career in the energy sector. The Energy Accounting Certification (EAC) program offers Mays BBA Accounting and Finance majors who have an interest in working within the energy sector an opportunity to set themselves apart and find a place in an exciting, competitive industry that provides a wide variety of opportunities – including international.

Engineering Concept, Creation, and Commercialization - Certificate

This program focuses on developing an entrepreneurial mindset which will be valuable to students as employees of companies or as creators of their own startup. The Engineering Concept, Creation, and Commercialization Certificate provides students with the training and experience to develop their ideas, create/design solutions to solve customer needs, and to understand the process of commercializing developed solutions.

Engineering Systems Management - Certificate

This program provides engineers with essential systems management skills, addressing the industry's demand for expertise in complex engineered systems and management principles. In many areas of government and industry there is a significant need for undergraduate engineering students that possess the requisite knowledge and skill sets pertaining to engineering systems management in addition to their basic engineering discipline.

Engineering Therapeutics Manufacturing - Certificate

The Engineering Therapeutics Manufacturing Certificate is intended to meet the requirements of industry by educating engineering Bachelor of Science graduates how to economically, ecologically and safely design and operate equipment used for the production and separation of biological materials. By the end of the certificate program, students will be able to: 1. understand the processing of biological materials 2. analyze functions and properties of biological materials 3.

English - BA

The BA in English allows students to develop their own areas of expertise through concentrations in areas such as literature, composition and rhetoric, creative writing, science fiction and fantasy studies, and film. The Department of English is dedicated to the study of literatures and cultures of those parts of the world in which English is a primary language.

Entomology - BS

Students in this program learn broadly about insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms. Students gain a strong scientific foundation in entomology, biology, chemistry, mathematics, ecology and biotechnology, coupled with field experiences and lab work, which provides students with practical skills, needed for research or industry careers. Entomology is a basic and applied science of insects and their relatives such as ticks and mites.

Environmental Engineering - BS

The BS in Environmental Engineering degree coursework is specifically designed to educate students to solve environmental challenges facing public and environmental health, such as water treatment, waste management, and climate change. This degree offers a broad range of coursework in the natural sciences and engineering, providing a multidisciplinary approach that merges with engineering principles to solve emerging and existing environmental issues.

Environmental Studies - BS

This program is designed to educate students about the scientific, human-dimension and policy aspects of environmental issues facing our state and nation as they work in regulatory agencies, industry and non- governmental organizations to resolve problems. The increasing demands that population growth and affluence put on Earth’s natural resources and environment require greater numbers of trained professionals and informed citizens.

Environmental Systems Science - BS

This program embraces the disciplines of environmental systems science to give students a rigorous interdisciplinary education including issues associated with environmental policy. The increasing demands that population growth and affluence put on the natural resources and the Earth’s environment require greater numbers of trained professionals and informed citizens.

Equine Science - Certificate

This program is designed to provide a knowledge base to those individuals who have an interest in pursuing a career in the equine industry. The Department of Animal Science offers a certificate in Equine Science for students who wish to obtain specialization in this area. Please reference the program requirements tab for information on course of study requirements for the Equine Science certificate. Program Requirements

Finance - BBA

This program equips students with the theoretical and empirical tools necessary to achieve high levels of expertise in all areas of finance. The Adam C. Sinn '00 Department of Finance (https://mays.tamu.edu/ departments/finance/) offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance. Finance is the study of how individuals, companies, and governments allocate resources over time, under conditions of risk or uncertainty.

Financial Planning - BS

This program prepares students to create personalized financial strategies for clients, covering topics like savings, investments, tax planning, retirement, debt management, estate planning, risk management, and client communication. Financial planning is the study of financial decision-making throughout the life cycle of individuals, families, and organizations. Financial planning is ranked among the fastest-growing careers in the nation.

Floral Design - Certificate

This program is designed to provide a knowledge base for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the varied aspects of the floral design industry. The Floral Design Certificate, offered by the Department of Horticultural Sciences, provides a concentrated study in designing floral arrangements for special occasions, events, parties, and weddings.

Food Diversity - Certificate

This program provides an in-depth study of religious and ethnic foods, focusing on food processing, quality control, record keeping, and global certifications for foods and food ingredients. Our food supply is internationally connected and highly dependent on additives and ingredients from around the world representing different cultures and processing regulations.

Food Science and Technology - BS

This program integrates knowledge from the basic disciplines of chemistry, microbiology, physics and biology and applies scientific principles from food engineering, food processing operations, sensory evaluation, food safety, HACCP, quality assurance and management to produce foods that are wholesome, affordable and safe.

Forensic and Investigative Sciences - BS

This program teaches students how to use the life sciences, from DNA to ecology, to analyze crime scene evidence or solve mysteries in industrial, regulatory, or medical settings. The Pre-Law Emphasis operates at the crossroads of science and the legal profession, where strong research skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and critical reading abilities are pivotal. Forensic and Investigative Sciences (BS - Pre-Law Emphasis) is a major offered by the Department of Entomology.

Genetics - BS

The program is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced studies in all disciplines related to life sciences from medicine/veterinary medicine to genetic engineering. Curriculum in Genetics is administered by the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Genetics is one of the most exciting, rapidly expanding areas in the life sciences.

Geographic Information Science and Technology - BS

The BS degree in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) provides students a rigorous and modern-day education and training in GIST with applications in physical and human geography. Employers require problem solvers not button pushers, to address problems in various application domains. The degree requires 53 hours of coursework, which is designed to: • Provide modern-day exposure to the rapidly changing field of GIST. • Balance education and training with a focus on competency.

Geography - BS

Explore the physical and human environment with the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Geography. The Department of Geography offers exciting opportunities to explore the physical and human environment in the field, laboratory, and classroom. Students engage with faculty to examine the physical, environmental, cultural, economic, political, and social processes that drive our world.

Geology - BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Geology provides students the skills to understand Earth systems and the interactions between human societies and Earth processes. The BA degree is designed for students who will apply a foundation in geologic knowledge to careers such as environmental law, science journalism, non-profit organizations, business, K-12 science education, resource management, sustainability, environmental monitoring, conservation, public health, public policy, and public service. The B.A.

Geology - BS

This program provides students with a strong foundation in geology as well as a background in other sciences and math, preparing students for careers in the environmental and energy industries, federal and state agencies, and private sector and nonprofit organizations. The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geology also prepares students for advanced study in graduate programs.

Geophysics - BS

The Bachelor of Science in Geophysics prepares students for employment opportunities in industrial, environmental, governmental, education, non-profit and related careers, but the rigor of this degree is also designed to prepare students for advanced study. The first two years are similar to the BS in Geology, providing students with the fundamentals of geology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Health Communication - Certificate

This certificate provides a structured course of study and hands-on experience for students interested in health campaigns, mediated health communication, health policy and communication within healthcare organizations and provider-patient relationships. Careers in health and communication are growing significantly faster than average, according to the Office of Occupational Outlook, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Healthy Development - Certificate

This certificate provides specialized knowledge and practical skills within the major, enhancing student expertise and career prospects through focused coursework in areas like human development, interpersonal dynamics and therapeutic techniques. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences offers embedded certificates as part of the major.

History - BA

This program cultivates essential skills for understanding the present through the past, preparing students for success in various career fields. Students who wish to major in History do so because they understand that the problems of the present are fundamentally rooted in the choices made by past peoples. History majors, therefore, do not memorize names and dates.

History - BS

This program cultivates essential skills for understanding the present through the past, preparing students for success in various career fields. Students who wish to major in History do so because they understand that the problems of the present are fundamentally rooted in the choices made by past peoples. History majors, therefore, do not memorize names and dates.

Holistic Leadership in Engineering - Certificate

The Holistic Leadership in Engineering Certificate will help students develop intra- and interpersonal skills to complement the technical knowledge they are acquiring in the engineering degree. This certificate is designed to provide students with a deeper level of self-awareness, a broader perspective to see more possibilities, a better understanding of the dynamics and factors that drive engineering organizational success, and a personal commitment to service.

Horticulture - BA

This program blends horticultural sciences with plant-human interaction, preparing students for careers in floral design, education, marketing, event planning, and more. This degree blends the concepts of horticultural sciences with the proven benefits of plant-human interaction.

Horticulture - BS

This program offers hands-on training in horticulture and landscape management, preparing students for diverse careers and advanced studies in life sciences. This degree is structured to provide students with hands-on training, knowledge, and skills needed for producing, improving, managing, and marketing fruit, nut, vegetable, landscape, floral, and other ornamental crops or designing, building, and maintaining residential or small-scale commercial landscapes.

Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism - BS

This program offers coursework that covers planning media and promotion, operational logistics, evaluation contracting, sponsorship and fundraising, risk management and vendor management. The four-year Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism degree prepares professionals to manage organizations and innovate change in a diverse and expanding field.

Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism - BS, Event

This program provides an industry-responsive curriculum with a focus on experience design and implementation, management of organizations and human capital, data-driven decision-making, service quality, marketing, risk management and financing of programs/services. Through a four-year degree, the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism will prepare professionals to manage organizations and innovate change in a diverse and expanding field.

Hospitality Management - Certificate

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Human Development and Family Sciences - BS

The Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) degree program will allow undergraduates to study how people develop physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially across their life spans. This program is geared towards individuals interested in careers that address the needs of youth ages 5-17 (grades K-12), adults, and the family unit.

Human Resource Development - BS

The curricula for Human Resource Development provides students with the content and course sequence to enter the workforce in either education, business or industry. This program stresses application in real settings as well as strong foundations in knowledge, and has strong field-based components. The courses have been combined to give students a well-rounded foundation in the roles and responsibilities in education and business settings.

Industrial Distribution - BS

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution prepares graduates for technical sales, sales management, business development, procurement, supply chain management, operations management and other managerial positions.

Industrial Engineering - BS

Industrial and systems engineering is a discipline devoted to the design, installation, improvement and control of integrated systems of people, materials, and facilities across a wide range of organizations that produce goods or render services. Like other engineering fields, industrial and systems engineering is concerned with solving problems through the application of specialized knowledge in mathematics and science, as well as the principles of engineering.

Interdisciplinary Engineering - BS

This program offers a tailored engineering education, allowing students to specialize in emerging fields or unique interdisciplinary studies, leading to distinct skill sets. Earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in interdisciplinary engineering (ITDE) allows students to develop unique skill sets and specialize in areas that may not be provided in a traditional department degree program.

Interdisciplinary Studies - Certificate

The Interdisciplinary Studies Certificate through the Department of Educational Psychology is designed for the Aggie ACHIEVE Program. Aggie ACHIEVE is a four-year postsecondary program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at Texas A&M University. Aggie ACHIEVE aims to provide an inclusive and immersive college education and equip students for employment in the community.

Internal Audit - Certificate

This program offers coursework and experiences to prepare students to work with one company across all departments to solve their biggest challenges. Business students with a consulting mindset interested in serving an internal function with a broad focus on areas such as risk management, compliance, fraud investigation, and auditing for operational efficiency and effectiveness may be a good match for a career as an internal auditor.

International Affairs - BA

The Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs is an interdisciplinary program designed to foster a comprehensive understanding of international dynamics. This program is ideal for students who are passionate about tackling the complex human, social, political, and economic challenges that define today's interconnected world.

International Business Studies - Certificate

This program is designed to offer Mays Business School undergraduate students the opportunity to establish an international business and culture knowledge base that will prepare them to meet global business challenges. The Certificate in International Business Studies coursework can be integrated as part of the undergraduate business curriculum. An international experience is also required. Students who pursue this certificate program must complete all requirements prior to graduation.

International Engineering - Certificate

This certificate prepares engineering students for the global industry by developing essential cross-cultural skills and international awareness, enhancing their professional effectiveness. Today’s engineering industry is global and interconnected with supply, demand and service providers located around the world. An effective engineer in this global environment is one that complements their core technical knowledge with excellent cross-cultural competencies and international exposure.

International Trade and Agriculture - Certificate

In this program, students learn how global forces shape agriculture and how they impact the exchange of capital, goods and services across international borders or territories. The Certificate in International Trade and Agriculture (CITA) offered by the Department of Agricultural Economics is designed to provide students with a complete knowledge and understanding of the global forces shaping change in agriculture. The CITA is available to all students, provided that all prerequisites are met.

Journalism - BA

This program is for journalists of the future who want to cover news, sports, business, politics, arts and entertainment, engage in magazine writing, and digital storytelling to name a few. New journalists pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism will take at least 33 hours of journalism coursework, including course work in media writing, fact gathering, and journalism as a profession.

Journalism - BS

This program is for journalists of the future who want to cover scientific topics, engage in data journalism, employ digital technologies and who are quantitatively oriented. New journalists pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Journalism will take at least 33 hours of journalism coursework, including course work in media writing, fact gathering, and journalism as a profession.

Kinesiology - BS

The Exercise and Sport Science track option is offered to students wishing to pursue careers in exercise development and coaching/sport training. The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology offers several tracks designed to prepare students for a variety of careers.

Kinesiology - BS, Exercise Science Track, Applied Exercise Physiology Concentration

The Applied Exercise Physiology track prepares students to become clinical exercise physiologists working in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs. The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology offers several tracks designed to prepare students for a variety of careers.

Kinesiology - BS, Exercise Science Track, Basic Exercise Physiology Concentration

The Basic Exercise Physiology track provides a background in the physical and biological sciences required for additional graduate study in Exercise Physiology or entry into medical or dental professional school. The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology offers several tracks designed to prepare students for a variety of careers.

Kinesiology - BS, Exercise Science Track, Motor Behavior Concentration

The Motor Behavior track provides students a broad science background with special emphasis on aligning the cognitive/perceptual processes underlying human movement with the neural areas associated with those processes. The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology offers several tracks designed to prepare students for a variety of careers.

Landscape Architecture - BLA

The mission of the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) program is to prepare students to become professional landscape architects in the private and public sectors of practice. We foster a learning environment of creativity and critical analysis that uses evidence-based design principles as its core. This approach builds upon the knowledge of natural and built environments and how humans interact within various cultural settings.

Learning Technology and Performance Systems - BS

The Learning Technology and Performance Systems (LTPS) program focuses on the profound importance of connecting people, information and technology from a multidisciplinary perspective for the betterment of society. The students of the Learning Technology and Performance Systems program can expect to obtain integrated knowledge of human development, management, and technology competencies within a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment through innovative learning.

Legal History - Certificate

The purpose of the Legal History Certificate is to provide students with historical knowledge and analytical skills that will give them a strong foundation for a law school education. Students will learn about the historical development of the American legal system, read legal documents, perform legal research, and practice argumentative writing.

Management - BBA

This program is designed for students interested in problem-solving and helping individuals or organizations navigate the business environment. Transform your passion for business into impactful solutions with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management. Our dynamic program empowers future leaders with cutting-edge knowledge and essential professional skills needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

Management Consulting - Certificate

This program provides students across Texas A&M University an opportunity to explore the management consulting industry. This certificate in Management Consulting certificate will enhance students’ analytical agility through use of systems methodologies, effective communication strategies, and practical application of client management and adaptive leadership 2025-2026 TAMU Undergraduate Catalog 507 skills necessary to place and subsequently thrive in all levels of consulting firms.

Management Information Systems - BBA

This program addresses the impact of computer-based information systems in a variety of organizational settings. The Department of Information and Operations Management offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Management Information Systems (MISY).

Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology - BS

This program prepares students for multiple industries, equipping them with skills in design, automation, and manufacturing, and a deep understanding of material and process dependencies. Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) prepares students for dynamic careers in a wide range of industries including and not limited to oil/gas, aerospace, transportation, technical service, and food/beverage.

Marine Biology - BS

The Marine Biology Bachelor of Science degree emphasizes high impact, hands-on learning, with courses offering lab and field-based experiences. This program's curriculum spans a broad range of topics, including ichthyology and fish physiology, marine mammalogy, ecology, marine botany and coastal plant ecology, vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, coral biology, and marine conservation. Our diverse curriculum allows students to tailor their education to realize their career goals.

Marine Engineering Technology - BS

The Marine Engineering Technology (MARR) program is designed to prepare the student for a career as an engineering professional in the maritime industry. Students receive an education in applied engineering with a maritime focus. The MARR curriculum is a thermal power-oriented specialization of a classical Mechanical Engineering Technology program.

Marine Fisheries - BS

This program provides educational opportunities in the biological sciences, with emphasis on marine management. Ecology, taxonomy, zoogeography, culture, and general biology of commercial species are emphasized in this program. Course offerings are structured to provide not only a strong basis of formal academic instruction but also considerable hands-on field and collection experience by taking advantage of the coastal location of the university.

Marine Sciences - BS

The Marine Sciences (MARS) program is a Bachelor of Science degree that focuses on the geological, chemical and physical science aspects of the estuarine, coastal and marine environment. The coastal location of the campus enables students to acquire extensive hands-on field experience in addition to rigorous course work in chemistry, geology, physics, biology, oceanography and mathematics.

Marine Transportation - BS

This degree combines maritime expertise with business acumen, enabling students to excel as licensed officers and pursue advanced opportunities in global shipping and logistics. The Department of Maritime Transportation program combines instruction and training in maritime disciplines with studies in the humanities and sciences to ensure students satisfy the institution’s higher education accreditation requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation.

Maritime Business Administration - BS

A business degree for the sea, this program offers students the chance to learn the skills needed for the maritime industry. The Maritime Business Administration undergraduate curriculum, offered through the College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies, provides a solid background in the key areas of accounting, finance, marketing, law, economics and international trade that are critical for today’s business professionals.

Maritime Studies - BA

Maritime Studies (MAST) offers students a unique opportunity to examine the varied ways humans use and impact coastal and maritime environments. This program is well suited for students seeking to understand the vital and synergistic relationship humans have with the sea.

Marketing - BBA

This program prepares students for careers in advertising account services, brand management, or related fields like media planning and public relations. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing prepares students to work effectively in corporate and nonprofit organizations that are part of a global economy. Marketing students will be proficient in marketing analytics, digital marketing, customer experience management, creativity, and brand management.

Materials Science and Engineering - BS

This program builds a foundation in materials science, merging chemistry, physics, and math to develop and engineer materials for diverse applications, from batteries to semiconductors.

Mathematics - BA

The curriculum in the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics affords students to undertake a traditional liberal arts education in mathematics. Students in this program investigate a broad array of techniques in mathematics and pursue electives in related fields that demonstrate how mathematics is fundamental to the world at large. The degree is well suited for students interested in pursuing mathematics and some other area, and a minor field of study is required for this degree.

Mathematics - BS

The curriculum in the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics explores mathematical problems and their interplay with science and engineering. Students in this program investigate a broad array of techniques in pure mathematics and pursue electives in science and related fields that demonstrate the crucial underpinnings of mathematics in our understanding of information, science, and technology.

Meat Science - Certificate

This program is designed to provide a knowledge base to those individuals who have an interest in pursuing a career that involves the meat industry. The Department of Animal Science offers a certificate in Meat Science for students who wish to obtain specialization in this area. Please reference the program requirements tab for information on course of study requirements for the Meat Science certificate. Program Requirements

Mechanical Engineering - BS

This program trains versatile engineers in mechanical systems, design and manufacturing, equipping them with analytical and practical skills for multiple industries and advanced roles. What is Mechanical Engineering? Mechanical engineering is a highly diversified profession. The mechanical engineer designs machines, devices, various products and control systems, and works with the generation, conversion, transmission, and utilization of mechanical and thermal power.

Meteorology - BS

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Meteorology emphasizes weather and weather forecasting. The Department of Atmospheric Sciences offers the BS in Meteorology. The undergraduate curriculum in meteorology emphasizes weather and weather forecasting, but also includes courses in climatology, atmospheric chemistry, cloud physics and remote sensing of the atmosphere with radar and satellites.

Microbiology - BS

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the biology of microorganisms. A graduate of this program will have a thorough grounding in the classical areas of microbial physiology and biochemistry, microbial genetics, and developing areas like the molecular biology of microorganisms. The curriculum provides excellent training toward a career in any of the many areas of industrial microbiology and public health services.

Modern Languages - BA

A major in French provides students with language skills that translate into practical tools for use in today's interconnected world, whether in Texas, Europe, Africa, or beyond. Above the practical aspect of the major, students of French acquire a rich view of the world through explorations into literature, history, and cultural studies.

Molecular and Cell Biology - BS

Students who select Molecular and Cell Biology as their major will receive a strong background in the cellular and molecular aspects of biology with particular emphasis on eukaryotes. The major provides an excellent foundation for a career in biotechnology, genetic engineering, MD/PhD programs or basic biological research. Program Requirements

Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology - BS

Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology (MXET) prepares students for careers requiring an understanding of technical problems and systems 2025-2026 TAMU Undergraduate Catalog 659 that combine principles from two or more engineering technology disciplines. This degree is designed to be flexible, giving the student a strong background in electronic and mechanical systems, which is then augmented with a 29-hour focus area.

Music Performance - BFA

This unique program provides a comprehensive grounding in music while emphasizing the InterArts connections of music with other art forms such as dance, theatre, game design, or the visual arts. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Music Performance provides musicians with the comprehensive skill set essential for developing traditional and original musical performances while fostering artistic collaboration and innovation.

Neuroscience - BS, Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience

This Neuroscience program bridges several scientific disciplines, equipping students with a strong foundation for advanced studies and careers in rapidly evolving healthcare and technical fields. Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions. This interdisciplinary field integrates several disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, biology, chemistry, and physics.

Neuroscience - BS, Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Neuroscience degree track administered by the Department of Biology focuses on the biological basis of neurological processes at the molecular and cellular level. Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions. This interdisciplinary field integrates several areas of study, including biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, psychology, and medicine.

Nuclear Engineering - BS

This program prepares future nuclear engineers for a range of fields, from reactor operations to radiation technologies, for careers across research and industry.

Nutrition - BS

Nutritional sciences prepares students with a comprehensive knowledge of the biological and social sciences to understand the relationships between nutrients, food components and human health. Prevention of diseases that are related to lifestyle, particularly diet and nutrition, is a focus of the curriculum. Core courses emphasize the role of nutrients in biochemistry, genetics, physiology, microbiology and immunology that promotes wellness and enhances the quality of life.

Ocean Engineering - BS

The BS in Ocean Engineering degree emphasizes breadth across the various fields of ocean engineering. Students take courses in all major sub-disciplines of ocean engineering with advanced electives allowing for deeper learning in focus areas.

Oceanography - BS

This major provides students with an interdisciplinary education and training in one of four areas of ocean science: Marine Ecosystem Processes (MEP), Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry (MCG), Ocean Observing Systems and Technology (OOST), Ocean Climate (OC).

Ocean Studies - BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Ocean Studies provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the oceans. The ocean covers just over 70% of the earth’s surface and societal dependence (e.g. transportation of goods, role in weather and hazards, primary source of food for many parts of the world, etc.) on the ocean is only increasing.

Performance and Visual Studies - BA

This program combines elements from Art History, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Ethnomusicology, Media Studies, and the Dramatic Arts, offering a comprehensive and diverse educational experience. The mission of the BA in Performance and Visual Studies is to cultivate a dynamic and interdisciplinary learning environment where students explore the depths of performance and visual culture and develop crucial skills in research, writing, and interpretation.

Petroleum Engineering - BS

This program trains engineers in safe and economic resource extraction for high-demand careers in the energy sector. Petroleum Engineers provide the world with energy while safeguarding the environment. Petroleum Engineering is concerned primarily with the safe and economic extraction of oil, gas, and other natural resources from the earth.

Petroleum Ventures - Certificate

This program blends engineering and finance, preparing petroleum engineers for leadership and expanded technical roles in the energy sector through business concepts and industry collaboration.

Philosophy - BA

This program cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving skills, empowering students to analyze complex issues and excel in various fields like law and business, preparing them for a rapidly changing world Curiosity matters! Philosophers and those who are philosophically minded have long asked key questions, evaluated possibilities and arrived at those answers that have shaped and reshaped who we are, how we do things, and how we understand the world in which we live.

Philosophy Pre-Law - Certificate

Aligned with American Bar Association recommendations, this Pre-Law Certificate cultivates essential legal skills, including problem-solving, critical reading, writing and editing, oral communication and listening, and research, preparing students for success in law school and legal careers. The Department of Philosophy offers a Pre-law Certificate that is primarily guided by the published recommendations of the American Bar 1 Association (A.B.A.). The A.B.A.

Physics - BA

The Bachelor of Arts curriculum provides the student with a firm foundation in physics and with the flexibility to choose from a large number of elective courses, thus permitting the student to explore other interests. Some of the program's elective courses are chosen to satisfy the requirements of a minor field of study.

Physics - BS

The Bachelor of Science curriculum is more rigorous in its physics and mathematics course requirements than the Bachelor of Arts. An important part of the BS program is student participation in experimental or theoretical research guided by faculty. Currently this program has a no-track option and five track options. The BS in Physics (no-track) is designed primarily for students who wish to pursue an advanced degree in physics or employment as a professional physicist in an industrial setting.

Plant and Environmental Soil Science - BS

Students in this program develop and utilize basic scientific knowledge to understand the most fundamental resources, including plants, soils, and water, and the interaction of these resources in different environmental settings. Curriculum in Plant and Environmental Soil Science is administered by the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences.

Political Science - BA

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Political Science provides a solid education in liberal arts. This program focuses on improving students' understanding of local and global politics. This program also teaches vital skills in social science research methods, boosting critical thinking, and improving students' abilities in writing, speaking, and visual communication. At Texas A&M, students pursuing this degree need to complete four semesters of a foreign language course.

Political Science - BS

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program in Political Science focuses on teaching research skills and data analysis while deepening understanding of politics. At Texas A&M, this program stands out for its unique approach within the undergraduate political science curriculum. It's intended to introduce students to political research methods, making it a starting point for those interested in technical careers like policy analysis, data science, or graduate studies.

Polymer Specialty - Certificate

The Polymer Specialty Certificate is designed to provide a strong interdisciplinary educational program for undergraduate engineering and suitably prepared science students interested in pursuing a polymer career. This certificate will also provide knowledge to reduce the training time required to turn Texas A&M students into productive members of the industrial workforce.

Poultry Science - BS

Students are trained in the necessary background, analytical skills, problem solving and leadership roles for complex production units, hatcheries, integrated feed mills, processing plants and research laboratories. Growth of the poultry industry has created the need for scientific, technical and business knowledge in the various fields important to successful poultry production.

Professional Event Management - Certificate

The Professional Event Management Certificate (PEMC) offered by the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement and evaluate festivals, fairs and special events in a variety of settings - governmental, not-for-profit and commercial. This certificate is open to all majors. This program is also approved for delivery via asynchronous distance education technology. Program Requirements

Proficiency in Modern Languages - Certificate

This certificate offers students of any major an internationally recognized proficiency in a modern language, enhancing career prospects in global fields and graduate studies. The Certificate of Proficiency in Modern Languages is open to all students at the university regardless of their major.

Psychology - BA

The curriculum leading to a degree in psychology provides students with an understanding of human behavior and the ability to use scientific methods to answer questions about human behavior. All psychology majors receive a rigorous program of undergraduate education and training that encourages critical thinking, lifelong learning, 476 Psychology - BA and the analysis and integration of information about individuals and groups of people.

Psychology - BS

The curriculum leading to a degree in psychology provides students with an understanding of human behavior and the ability to use scientific methods to answer questions about human behavior. All psychology majors receive a rigorous program of undergraduate education and training that encourages critical thinking, lifelong learning, and the analysis and integration of information about individuals and groups of people.

Psychology of Diversity - Certificate

This certificate enhances student expertise within the major by focusing on interpersonal dynamics, cognitive processes and the psychological factors related to diverse populations. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences offers embedded certificates as part of the major. The certificates are considered embedded because they require no additional coursework—beyond specific courses in the major itself—to earn the certificate.

Public Health - BS

This program provides students with hands-on job experience while developing a program they envision for themselves in health education. Public Health professionals with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health- Internship Track (BS-PHLT-PHI) are prepared to: • understand the context and impact of public health history and ethics on the nation’s health. • determine the scope and influential factors for public health challenges and how they impact individuals and communities.

Public Health Entomology - Certificate

This program is focused on insects and other arthropods that serve as vectors and reservoirs of disease pathogens and are responsible for the direct and indirect causation of disease. Population growth and distribution predicted over future decades pose increased risks of disease outbreaks and emergence of new diseases worldwide.

Public Service and Administration - BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Public Service and Administration (BA-PSAA) is an interdisciplinary degree designed to ensure that students develop the professional skills necessary for effective leadership in the public and nonprofit sectors. Students in this degree program will gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic public and nonprofit sectors, along with the skills and expertise to drive meaningful change.

Public Service and Administration - BS

The Bachelor of Science in Public Service and Administration (BS-PSAA) is an interdisciplinary degree designed to ensure students develop the professional skills necessary for effective leadership in the public and nonprofit sectors. Students in this degree program will learn the practical skills needed to conduct policy-relevant research and effectively communicate research recommendations.

Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management - BS

The Aquaculture and Fisheries Management track blends chemistry, mathematics, and biology basics with the advanced techniques necessary to sustainably manage wild fish populations or inland fishery/ aquaculture operations. Courses are designed to focus on the integration of applied fisheries management and aquaculture production disciplines, preparing students to handle traditional and emerging, complex issues.

Recreation and Park Management - Certificate

The Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism (HMGT) offers a certificate in Recreation and Park Management. Management of recreation, park and leisure-service agencies requires expertise in problem-solving, decision-making, assessment of social and environmental impacts, personnel, public relations, volunteer management, financing and fund-raising, marketing of services, and needs assessments.

Safety Engineering - Certificate

Designed for professionals aspiring to make a tangible impact, graduates emerge equipped to enhance safety protocols across diverse sectors, from offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities to renewable energy and carbon sequestration processes. The graduate certificate in Safety Engineering requirements are achievable and relevant to all engineering disciplines. Graduate students in any engineering discipline can choose this option as part of their curriculum.

Social Media - Certificate

The Department of Communication and Journalism’s certificate in Social Media is designed to prepare Communication, Journalism and Telecommunication Media Studies majors for roles in the social media- literate workforce. Social media was once a platform primarily used for entertainment and leisure activities. As commercial, non-profit, political, religious, and social entities began utilizing social media for profit and influence, digital natives were employed to manage these platforms.

Society, Ethics, and Law - BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Society, Ethics, and Law (SEAL) is designed for students preparing for careers in law, community service, or related fields. Extensive coursework in moral, social, political, and legal philosophy is combined with courses utilizing historical and social science methodologies to explore relevant topics.

Sociology - BA

A Bachelor of Arts in Sociology provides a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills needed to address real-world social issues and problems, while allowing students to explore a wide range of social topics and issues. Some courses in this program include hands-on service-learning opportunities in which students connect service and/or research in the community with course material.

Sociology - BS

A Bachelor of Science in Sociology provides a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills needed to address real-world social issues and problems, while allowing students to explore a wide range of social topics and issues. Some courses in this program include hands-on service-learning opportunities in which students connect service and/or research in the community with course material.

Spanish - BA

A Spanish major provides students with language skills that translate into a practical tool for use in our increasingly bilingual landscape, whether in Texas, the American Southwest, one of the many areas in the U.S. with large Spanish-speaking populations, or beyond our borders where over 500 million Spanish speakers reside. Above the practical aspect of the major, students of Spanish acquire a rich view of the world.

Sport Management - BS

The Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management is designed to prepare students for careers as administrators and managers in athletic, health, and country club industries, as well as entry-level management positions in college and professional athletic organizations.

Sport Nutrition - Certificate

The certificate in Sports Nutrition equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize athletic performance through evidence- based nutrition practices. This certificate is designed for dietetic students looking to enhance their understanding of the role of nutrition in sports, exercise, and overall health.

Statistics - BS

This program equips students with the essential skills to analyze and interpret data, preparing them for high-demand careers in multiple fields or graduate studies. Statistics is the science of collecting and analyzing data for the purpose of making decisions in the presence of uncertainty. Data are ubiquitous in the modern day and age, and statisticians are in high demand.

Strategic Communication - Certificate

Strategic communication is the process that supports public relations, promotions, public information, marketing, corporate communication, public affairs and advertising. Strategic communication is creation of the plan as well as the tools or tactics used to implement that plan effectively. The value of effective strategic communication is acknowledged by both profit and nonprofit corporations and by governmental agencies.

Supply Chain Management - BBA

This program prepares students for careers in designing and managing the activities that deliver products and services to customers. The Department of Information and Operations Management offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Supply Chain Management (SCMT). The SCMT major is primarily concerned with the efficient integration of suppliers, factories, warehouses, and retail outlets.

Telecommunication Media Studies - BA

This program is designed to educate students for a productive future in an ever-changing world, preparing them for media-related positions in business, government, non-profit organizations, and higher education, and emphasizing the story. Students with a passion for media, choose the Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication Media Studies (TCMS).

Telecommunication Media Studies - BS

This program is designed to educate students for a productive future in an ever-changing world, preparing them for media-related positions in business, government, non-profit organizations, and higher education. Students who are fascinated by media and media applications choose the Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies (TCMS). The BS in TCMS features a specialized study of telecommunication, media and quantitative systems.

Tourism Management - Certificate

The Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism (HMGT) offers a certificate in Tourism Management. Tourism is one of the world’s largest and most diverse industries. To help students prepare for tourism careers, the certificate in Tourism Management introduces issues pertaining to the management, development, and promotion of places and events as tourism attractions.

Trading, Risk and Investments - Certificate

This program is designed to prepare BBA FINC and BBA Business Honors/FINC undergraduate students in the fields of energy trading, investments, and risk management by combining exceptional class instruction with hands-on internship-based experience. The Adam C. Sinn '00 Department of Finance (https://mays.tamu.edu/ departments/finance/) offers specialized study through the Trading, Risk and Investments Program (TRIP).

Turfgrass Science - BS

Students in this program develop and utilize basic scientific knowledge to understand the most fundamental resources, including turfgrass, soils, and water, and the interaction of these resources in different environmental settings. Curriculum in Turfgrass Science is administered by the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences.

University Studies - BA, Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration

Students develop in-depth understanding of race, gender and ethnicity through an individualized, inquiry-rich program that integrates multiple disciplines. This area of concentration is purposefully designed to require that students complete an individualized body of coursework that educates them in interdisciplinary knowledge.

University Studies - BS, Biomedical Sciences Concentration

This program provides a flexible biomedical foundation, allowing tailored interdisciplinary study and preparing students for multiple career and graduate opportunities. Students who earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in University Studies with a concentration in Biomedical Sciences, are able to tailor their undergraduate coursework to align with future personal and career objectives. Specific requirements, course offerings, and restrictions exist for this degree.

University Studies - BS, Business Concentration

This program enables students to tailor their undergraduate coursework to align with future personal and career objectives. Specific requirements, course offerings, and restrictions exist for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in University Studies degree.

University Studies - BS, Global Arts, Planning, Design and Construction Concentration

The Global Arts, Planning, Design and Construction concentration is an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates multiple aspects of the built environment.

University Studies - BS, Mathematics for Teaching Concentration

The BS in University Studies, Mathematics for Teaching area of concentration consists of courses that are designed to give students desiring a secondary-school teaching credential a solid foundation in mathematics. The courses chosen for this program encompass the mathematical areas tested by the State of Texas and TExES secondary mathematics examination. These are the courses currently required for the secondary mathematics teaching field at Texas A&M University. Program Requirements

University Studies - BS, Oceans and One Health Concentration

Oceans and One Health is an interdisciplinary concentration that allows the student to explore the intersection between human, animal, and environmental health specific to the coastal environment. This degree program is intended for students who wish to pursue medical, dental, veterinary, or health-professional degrees or those interested in health issues in urbanized coastal communities.

University Studies - BS, Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration

Students develop in-depth understanding of race, gender and ethnicity through an individualized, inquiry-rich program that integrates multiple disciplines. This area of concentration is purposefully designed to require that students complete an individualized body of coursework that educates them in interdisciplinary knowledge.

University Studies - BS, Tourism and Coastal Community Development Concentration

This concentration transforms students into a new class of professionals with the knowledge and skills to help coastal communities progress, while maintaining sound ecological and environmental practices. Students who are currently enrolled at Texas A&M University Galveston campus may submit proposals to enroll as University Studies majors.

Urban and Regional Planning - BS

The Urban and Regional Planning program equips students for entry-level positions in planning allied fields and prepares them for graduate studies in fields such as Urban Planning and Land Development. The Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning degree program is based in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning (LAUP) within the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University.

Visualization - BS

This program integrates elements of fine arts, three-dimensional design, programming, and digital technology to provide a broad, wide-ranging educational experience for creating visual imagery. The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Visualization program is to engage and develop the student’s visual, intuitive and analytical capabilities through the scientific and aesthetic issues surrounding the use of technology in visual communication.

Viticulture and Enology - Certificate

This program is designed to provide a knowledge base for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the wine industry. The Viticulture and Enology Certificate, offered by the Department of Horticultural Sciences, provides a concentrated study of viticulture, pre- and post-fermentation wine-making processes, wine etiquette, and sensory evaluation.

Women's and Gender Studies - BA

Women's and Gender Studies is a flexible interdisciplinary program devoted to the critical analysis of gender and the pursuit of knowledge about women throughout history and around the world.

Women's and Gender Studies - BS

Women's and Gender Studies is a flexible interdisciplinary program devoted to the critical analysis of gender and the pursuit of knowledge about women throughout history and around the world.

Work and Organizations - Certificate

This certificate provides focused expertise within the major, exploring individual personalities, interpersonal dynamics and the psychological principles that drive effective workplaces and organizations. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences offers embedded certificates as part of the major. The certificates are considered embedded because they require no additional coursework—beyond specific courses in the major itself—to earn the certificate.

Youth Development - Certificate

The Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism (HMGT) offers a certificate in Youth Development. This certificate focuses on programs and services that contribute to the development of young people’s personal, physical, social and educational abilities in and out-of-school contexts. Youth workers are program developers, leaders and managers who need to be able to work with youth, families, organizations and communities.

Zoology - BS

The Bachelor of Science in Zoology degree program is designed to expose students to all aspects of the study of animals. Following foundation courses on the principles of vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, students may select from a broad range of classes in animal biology, ranging from cellular and developmental biology, physiology, and anatomy to ecology and evolution.