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.

Interdisciplinary Programs

• Environmental Geoscience, B.S.
• Environmental Studies, B.S.
• Environmental Geosciences, B.S. + Master of Ocean Science and Technology
• Environmental Geosciences, B.S. + Water Management and Hydrological Science, M.S.
• Environmental Geosciences Minor
• Neuroscience Minor
• Women's & Gender Studies, B.A./B.S.
• Women's & Gender Studies Minor

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Department of Anthropology

Undergraduate Programs

• Anthropology, B.A./B.S.
• Anthropology Minor
• Minor in Archaeology
• Minor in Medical Anthropology
• Minor in Museum Studies
• Minor in Nautical Archaeology

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
• Climate Change 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.
• Journalism, B.A./B.S.
• Telecommunication Media Studies, B.A./B.S.
• 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

• 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.
• Modern Languages, B.A. (French, German or Russian)
• Race, Gender, Ethnicity
• Spanish, B.A.
• Africana Studies Minor
• Arabic Studies Minor
• Chinese Minor
• Classical Studies Minor
• Comparative Cultural Studies – International Minor
• French Minor
• German 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, B.A.
• Oceanography Minor

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.
• Society, Ethics, and Law (SEAL), B.A.
• Philosophy Minor
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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., concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Ph.D.
• Psychology, Ph.D. with a concentration in Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience
• Psychology, Ph.D. with a concentration in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psychology, Ph.D. with a concentration in Social and Personality Psychology

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Department of Sociology

Undergraduate Programs

• Sociology, 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
• Sociology 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. (3+2)
• Statistics Minor

Graduate Programs

• Data Science, M.S.
• Statistical Data Science, 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.