College of Arts & Sciences Degree Programs

With 18 world-class departments and 130 programs, the College of Arts and Sciences is truly the academic heart of Texas A&M University. The scope of our subject matter gives students the opportunity to discover their passion and prepares them to address the critical issues of our time. Over 1,400 faculty, advisors and staff members are dedicated to our students’ academic success, and to shaping the next generation of leaders.

• Biomedical Sciences, B.S.
• Environmental Geoscience, B.S.
• Environmental Studies, B.S.
• Neuroscience, B.S.
• Environmental Geosciences, B.S. + Master of Ocean Science and Technology
• Environmental Geosciences, B.S. + Water Management and Hydrological Science, M.S.
• Biomedical Sciences Minor
• Climate Change Minor
• Earth Sciences Minor
• Environmental Geosciences Minor
• Neuroscience Minor

Microbiology, Ph.D.

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Department of Anthropology

Undergraduate Programs

• Anthropology, B.A./B.S.
• Anthropology Minor
• Museum Studies Minor

Graduate Programs

• Anthropology, M.A.
• Maritime Archaeology and Conservation, M.S.
• Anthropology, Ph.D.

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Department of Atmospheric Sciences

Undergraduate Programs

• Meteorology, B.S.
• Meteorology, B.S. + Master of Ocean Science and Technology
• Meteorology Minor

Graduate Programs

• Atmospheric Science, M.S.
• Atmospheric Science, Ph.D.

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Department of Biology

Undergraduate Programs

• Biology, B.A./B.S.
• Microbiology, B.S.
• Molecular & Cell Biology, B.S.
• Zoology, B.S.
• Bioinformatics Minor
• Biology Minor
• Pre-Medicine Minor

Graduate Programs

• Biology, M.S.
• Microbiology, M.S.
• Biology, Ph.D.
• Microbiology, Ph.D.

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Department of Chemistry

Undergraduate Programs

• Chemistry, B.A./B.S.
• Chemistry Minor

Graduate Programs

• Chemistry, M.S.
• Chemistry, Ph.D.

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Department of Communication & Journalism

Undergraduate Programs

• Communication, B.A./B.S.
• Telecommunication Media Studies, B.A./B.S.
• Communication, B.A./B.S. + Communication, M.A.
• Telecommunication Media Studies, B.A./B.S. + Communication, M.A.
• Communication Minor
• Journalism Minor

Graduate Programs

• Communication, M.A.
• Communication, Ph.D.

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Department of Economics

Undergraduate Programs

• Economics, B.A./B.S.
• Economics, B.A./B.S. + Economics, M.S.
• Economics, B.A./B.S. + Master of International Affairs
• Economics, B.A./B.S. + Master of Public Service Administration
• Economics Minor

Graduate Programs

• Economics, M.S.
• Economics, M.S. + Master of International Affairs
• Economics, Ph.D.

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Department of English

Undergraduate Programs

• English, B.A.
• English, B.A. + English, M.A.
• English Minor
• Health Humanities Minor
• Professional Writing Minor
• Science Fiction and Fantasy Studies Minor 

Graduate Programs

• English, M.A.
• English, Ph.D. 

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Department of Geography

Undergraduate Programs

• Environmental Geoscience, B.S.
• Environmental Studies, B.S.
• Geographic Information Science and Technology, B.S.
• Geography, B.S.
• Geographic Information Science and Technology, B.S. + Geography, M.S.
• Geography, B.S. + Geography, M.S.
• Geography, B.S. + Master of Geoscience
• Geographic Information Science and Technology Minor
• Geography Minor

Graduate Programs

• Geography, M.S.
• Geoscience, MGS 
• Geography, Ph.D.

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Department of Geology & Geophysics

Undergraduate Programs

• Geology, B.A./B.S.
• Geology Minor
• Geology or Geophysics, B.A./B.S. + Master of Ocean Science and Technology
• Geophysics, B.S. + Geophysics, M.S.
• Geophysics, B.S.
• Geology, B.S. + Geology, M.S.
• Geophysics Minor

Graduate Programs

• Geology, M.S.
• Geophysics, M.S.
• Geology, Ph.D.
• Geophysics, Ph.D.

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Department of Global Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Programs

• Classics, B.A.
• International Studies, B.A.
• Modern Languages, B.A. (French, German or Russian)
• Spanish, B.A.
• Africana Studies Minor
• Arabic Studies Minor
• Asian Studies Minor
• Chinese Minor
• Classical Studies Minor
• Comparative Cultural Studies – International Minor
• Comparative Cultural Studies – U.S. Minor
• French Minor
• German Minor
• Global Culture and Society Minor
• Hispanic Studies for Community Engagement Minor
• Italian Minor
• Japanese Minor
• Religious Studies Minor
• Russian Minor
• Spanish Minor

Graduate Programs

• Hispanic Studies, M.A.
• Hispanic Studies, Ph.D.

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Department of History

Undergraduate Programs

• History, B.A./B.S.
• History Minor

Graduate Programs

• History, M.A.
• History, Ph.D.

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Department of Mathematics

Undergraduate Programs

• Applied Mathematical Sciences, B.S.
• Mathematics, B.A./B.S.
• Applied Mathematical Sciences, B.S. + Mathematics, M.S.
• Mathematics, B.A./B.S. + Mathematics, M.S.
• Mathematics Minor

Graduate Programs

• Mathematics, M.S.
• Quantitative Finance, M.S.
• Mathematics, Ph.D.

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Department of Oceanography

Undergraduate Programs

• Oceanography, B.S.
• Oceanography, B.S. + Master of Ocean Science and Technology
• Oceanography Minor
• Coming Fall 2023  Oceanography, B.A.

Graduate Programs

• Oceanography, M.S.
• Master of Ocean Science and Technlogy
• Oceanography, Ph.D.

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Department of Philosophy & Humanities

Undergraduate Programs

• Philosophy, B.A.
• Philosophy, B.A. + Philosophy, M.A.
• Philosophy Minor

Graduate Programs

• Philosophy, M.A.
• Philosophy, Ph.D.

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Department of Physics & Astronomy

Undergraduate Programs

• Physics, B.A./B.S.
• Astrophysics Minor
• Physics Minor

Graduate Programs

• Astronomy, M.S.
• Physics, M.S.
• Applied Physics, Ph.D.
• Astronomy, Ph.D.
• Physics, Ph.D.

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Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences

Undergraduate Programs

• Psychology, B.A./B.S.
• Psychology Minor

Graduate Programs

• Psychological Sciences, M.S.
• Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Ph.D.
• Psychology, Ph.D.

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Department of Sociology

Undergraduate Programs

• Sociology, B.A./B.S.
• Women's & Gender Studies, B.A./B.S.
• Sociology, B.A./B.S. + Master of Public Service and Administration
• Gender and Health Minor
• Latino/a and Mexican-American Studies Minor
• LGBTQ+ Studies Minor
• Sociology Minor
• Women's & Gender Studies Minor

Graduate Programs

• Sociology, M.S.
• Sociology, Ph.D.

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Department of Statistics

Undergraduate Programs

• Statistics, B.S.
• Statistics, B.S. + Statistics, M.S.
• Statistics Minor

Graduate Programs

• Data Science, M.S.
• Statistics, M.S.
• Statistics, Ph.D.

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University Studies

A University Studies degree differs from a traditional “major” in that it consists of a concentration and two minors. We offer 19 university studies concentrations:

• Arts and Sciences
• BioInformatics
• Biomedical Sciences
• Dance
• Geographic Information Science and Technology
• Geography
• Journalism Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Mathematics for Business
• Mathematics for Pre-Professionals
• Mathematics for Teaching
• Race, Gender, Ethnicity
• Religious Thought, Practices and Cultures
• Science for Secondary Teaching
• Society, Ethics and Law