2016 2017 Graduate PDF

TEXAS A&M
U N I V E R S I T Y
2016-2017
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL CATALOG

Table of Contents
Texas A&M University Catalog Purpose/Accreditation ......................... 11 Doctor of Philosophy in Water Management and Hydrological
Academic Calendars .............................................................................. 14 Science ................................................................................... 133
Academic Expectations and General Degree Requirements .................. 20 China Studies - Certificate ...................................................... 139
Academic Expectations ................................................................... 20 Computational Sciences - Certificate ...................................... 139
Degree Requirements ...................................................................... 21 Energy - Certificate ................................................................. 140
Registration and Academic Status .................................................. 25 Geographic Information Science (GIS) - Certificate ................ 141
Admission ............................................................................................... 29 Health Systems and Design - Certificate ................................ 141
College/School Specific Information ................................................ 31 International Petroleum Management Certificate .................... 142
College of Dentistry .................................................................. 31 Digital Humanities - Certificate ................................................ 142
School of Law ........................................................................... 34 Prevention Science - Certificate .............................................. 143
College of Medicine .................................................................. 35 Remote Sensing (RS) - Certificate .......................................... 143
Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy ................................. 37 Space Life Sciences - Certificate ............................................ 143
School of Public Health ............................................................ 38 Transportation Planning - Certificate ....................................... 144
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences ......... 38 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ....................................... 145
International Admission Status ........................................................ 40 Interdepartmental Degree Programs ....................................... 145
Board of Regents and Administrative Officers ....................................... 41 International Agriculture and Resource Management (IARM) -
Certificate ......................................................................... 145
Campus Life and Resources .................................................................. 45
Military Land Sustainability - Certificate ............................ 146
Colleges, Schools and Interdisciplinary Degree Programs ..................... 52
Department of Agricultural Economics .................................... 146
Interdisciplinary Degree Programs ................................................... 52
Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Economics ............... 148
Master of Agribusiness in Agribusiness .................................... 52
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics .................... 150
Doctor of Philosophy in Agribusiness and Managerial Economics
.................................................................................................... 54 Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics ............... 154
Master of Biotechnology in Biotechnology ................................ 60 Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and

Communications ...................................................................... 161
Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology ........ 63
Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Development ............ 163
Energy - MS .............................................................................. 69
Doctor of Education in Agricultural Education .................. 165
Master of Science in Genetics .................................................. 74
Master of Education in Agricultural Leadership, Education,
Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics .............................................. 78 and Communication ......................................................... 169
Master of Science in Marine Biology ........................................ 84 Master of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and
Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology .................................... 88 Communication ................................................................. 172
Master of Science in Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Leadership, Education,
.................................................................................................... 95 and Communication ......................................................... 176
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Environmental Plant Agriculture eLearning Development - Certificate .............. 182
Sciences .................................................................................... 99 Leadership Education, Theory, and Practice - Certificate
Master of Science in Neuroscience ........................................ 105 ........................................................................................... 182
Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience .................................... 110 Department of Animal Science ............................................... 182
Master of Science in Toxicology ............................................. 116 Master of Science in Animal Breeding ............................. 184
Doctor of Philosophy in Toxicology ......................................... 120 Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Breeding ......................... 188
Master of Science in Water Management and Hydrological Master of Agriculture in Animal Science ........................... 194
Science ................................................................................... 126 Master of Science in Animal Science ............................... 197
Master of Water Management and Hydrological Science ........ 130 Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science ........................... 201
Master of Equine Industry Management ........................... 207

Master of Science in Physiology of Reproduction ............. 209 Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology .......................... 331
Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology of Reproduction ........ 213 Department of Poultry Science ............................................... 337
Food Safety - Certificate .................................................. 219 Master of Agriculture in Poultry Science .......................... 337
Meat Science - Certificate ................................................ 219 Master of Science in Poultry Science ............................... 340
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics ........................... 219 Doctor of Philosophy in Poultry Science .......................... 344
Master of Science in Biochemistry ................................... 221 Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences .......... 350
Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry ............................... 225 Community Development - Certificate .............................. 351
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ........... 231 Master of Natural Resources Development in Natural
Resources Development .................................................. 352
Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Systems Management
........................................................................................... 232 Master of Recreation and Resources Development ......... 354
Master of Science in Agricultural Systems Management Master of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
........................................................................................... 234 ........................................................................................... 357
Master of Engineering in Biological and Agricultural Doctor of Philosophy in Recreation, Park and Tourism
Engineering ...................................................................... 238 Sciences ........................................................................... 361
Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department of Soil and Crop Sciences ................................... 367
........................................................................................... 241
Master of Science in Agronomy ....................................... 368
Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Agricultural
Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy ................................... 372
Engineering ...................................................................... 245
Master of Science in Plant Breeding ................................ 378
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management ............. 251
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding ............................ 382
Master of Agriculture in Ecosystem Science and Management
........................................................................................... 252 Master of Science in Soil Science .................................... 389
Master of Science in Ecosystem Science and Management Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science ............................... 393
........................................................................................... 255
Regulatory Science in Food Systems - Certificate ............ 399
Doctor of Philosophy in Ecosystem Science and Management
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences ....................... 399
........................................................................................... 259
Master of Natural Resources Development in Natural
Master of Natural Resources Development in Natural
Master of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences ....... 403
Department of Entomology ..................................................... 267
Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
Master of Science in Entomology ..................................... 269
........................................................................................... 407
Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology ................................ 273
Master of Wildlife Science in Wildlife Science .................. 413
Department of Horticultural Sciences ...................................... 279
College of Architecture .................................................................. 415
Master of Agriculture in Horticulture ................................. 279
Environmental Hazard Management - Certificate .................... 416
Master of Science in Horticulture ..................................... 282
Facility Management - Certificate ........................................... 416
Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture ................................. 286
Historic Preservation - Certificate ........................................... 418
Master of Science in Plant Breeding ................................ 292
Department of Architecture ..................................................... 419
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding ............................ 296
Master of Architecture in Architecture .............................. 420
Department of Nutrition and Food Science ............................. 302
Master of Science in Architecture .................................... 423
Dietetic Internship - Certificate ......................................... 303
Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture ................................ 427
Master of Agriculture in Food Science and Technology .... 303
Department of Construction Science ...................................... 433
Master of Science in Food Science and Technology ........ 305
Master of Science in Construction Management .............. 434
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology .... 309
Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning ... 438
Master of Science in Nutrition .......................................... 316
Master of Land and Property Development in Land and
Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition ...................................... 320 Property Development ...................................................... 439
Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology ................... 326 Master of Landscape Architecture in Landscape Architecture
........................................................................................... 443
Master of Science in Plant Pathology ............................... 327
Sustainable Urbanism - Certificate ................................... 445 Interdepartmental Programs .................................................... 505
Master of Urban Planning in Urban and Regional Planning Doctor of Dental Surgery ................................................. 505
........................................................................................... 445
Master of Science in Oral Biology .................................... 507
Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Science ...... 449
Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Biology ................................ 510
Department of Visualization .................................................... 455
Department of Biomedical Sciences ....................................... 517
Master of Fine Arts in Visualization .................................. 456
Department of Diagnostic Sciences ........................................ 517
Master of Science in Visualization ................................... 458
Department of Endodontics .................................................... 518
Mays Business School .................................................................. 462
Endodontics - Certificate .................................................. 518
Interdepartmental Degree Programs ....................................... 462
Department of General Dentistry ............................................ 519
Business - MS .................................................................. 462
Advanced Education in General Dentistry - Certificate ..... 519
Business Management - Certificate ................................. 464
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ......................... 520
International Business - Certificate (Mays MBA Students
Maxillofacial Surgery - Certificate ..................................... 520
Only) ................................................................................. 464
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - Certificate ................... 521
International Business - Certificate (Mays MS Students Only)
........................................................................................... 464 Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - Certificate ................... 521
Master of Business Administration in Business Administration Department of Orthodontics .................................................... 521

........................................................................................... 464
Orthodontics - Certificate .................................................. 521
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration .............. 466
Department of Pediatric Dentistry ........................................... 522
Mays Executive MBA Program ......................................... 472
Pediatric Dentistry - Certificate ......................................... 522
Mays Professional MBA Program .................................... 473
Department of Periodontics .................................................... 523
Department of Accounting ...................................................... 474
Periodontics - Certificate .................................................. 523
Master of Science in Accounting ...................................... 475
Department of Public Health Sciences ................................... 524
Department of Finance ........................................................... 477
Dental Public Health - Certificate ..................................... 524
Master of Science in Finance ........................................... 479
Department of Restorative Sciences ....................................... 524
Master of Financial Management in Financial Management
Prosthodontics - Certificate .............................................. 525
........................................................................................... 481
College of Education and Human Development ............................ 526
Master of Real Estate in Land Economics and Real Estate
........................................................................................... 482 Interdepartmental Degree Programs ....................................... 526
Department of Information and Operations Management ........ 484 Education and Social Sciences Advanced Research Methods
(ARM) - Certificate ........................................................... 526
Supply Chain Management - Certificate (Mays MBA and MS
Students Only) ................................................................. 486 International Education - Certificate ................................. 527
Master of Science in Management Information Systems Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource
........................................................................................... 486 Development ........................................................................... 527
Department of Management ................................................... 488 Doctor of Education in Educational Administration ........... 529
Human Resource Management - Certificate .................... 490 Master of Education in Educational Administration ........... 532
Entrepreneurship - Certificate .......................................... 490 Master of Science in Educational Administration .............. 534
Master of Science in Human Resource Management ....... 490 Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration ......... 538
Doctor of Philosophy in Management .............................. 493 Master of Science in Educational Human Resource
Development .................................................................... 544
Department of Marketing ........................................................ 499
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Human Resource
Advertising - Certificate .................................................... 500
Development .................................................................... 548
Master of Science in Marketing ........................................ 500
Department of Educational Psychology .................................. 554
Retailing - Certificate ........................................................ 503
Applied Behavior Analysis - Certificate ............................. 556
Sales - Certificate ............................................................. 503
Hispanic Bilingual Education - Certificate ......................... 557
College of Dentistry ....................................................................... 503
Master of Education in Bilingual Education ...................... 557
Master of Science in Bilingual Education ......................... 559 Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering .............. 698
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology ............... 563 Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering ............... 700
Master of Science in Special Education ........................... 569 Master of Science in Chemical Engineering ..................... 702
Master of Education in Educational Psychology ............... 573 Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering ................. 706
Master of Science in Educational Psychology .................. 575 Zachry Department of Civil Engineering ................................. 712
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology .............. 579 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering ....................... 714
Master of Education in Educational Technology ............... 585 Master of Science in Civil Engineering ............................. 717
Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology ..................... 588 Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering ......................... 721
Master of Education in Special Education ........................ 594 Ocean Engineering ................................................................. 727
Department of Health and Kinesiology ................................... 596 Ocean Engineering - MENG ............................................ 727
Master of Science in Athletic Training .............................. 599 Ocean Engineering - MS .................................................. 727
Master of Science in Health Education ............................ 603 Ocean Engineering - PHD ................................................ 731
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education ........................ 607 Department of Computer Science and Engineering ................ 737
Master of Science in Kinesiology ..................................... 613 Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering .............. 739
Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology ................................. 617 Master of Science in Computer Engineering .................... 742
Master of Science in Sport Management ......................... 624 Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering ................ 746
Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture ...................... 628 Computational Sciences - Certificate ............................... 752
Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction ............ 630 Master of Computer Science in Computer Science .......... 753
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction ........... 634 Master of Science in Computer Science .......................... 755
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction .............. 636 Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science ...................... 759
Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction .......... 640 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering .............. 765
College of Engineering .................................................................. 646 Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering .............. 765
Interdepartmental Degree Programs ....................................... 647 Master of Science in Computer Engineering .................... 767
Energy - Certificate .......................................................... 647 Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering ................ 771
Doctor of Engineering in Engineering ............................... 647 Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering ............... 778
Master of Engineering in Engineering .............................. 650 Master of Science in Electrical Engineering ..................... 780
Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering ........... 652 Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering ................. 784
Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Engineering ....... 656 Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution
.................................................................................................. 790
Systems Engineering - MEng ........................................... 662
Master of Industrial Distribution in Industrial Distribution
Master of Science in Safety Engineering ......................... 665
........................................................................................... 791
Safety Engineering - Certificate ........................................ 669
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering ................ 792
Department of Aerospace Engineering ................................... 669
Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management
Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering ............. 671 ........................................................................................... 794
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering ................... 673 Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering ............... 798
Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering ............... 677 Master of Science in Industrial Engineering ..................... 800
Department of Biomedical Engineering ................................... 684 Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering ................. 804
Engineering Therapeutics Manufacturing - Certificate ...... 685 Department of Materials Science and Engineering ................. 810
Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering ............ 685 Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering
........................................................................................... 811
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering .................. 688
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Quality Engineering for Regulated Medical Technologies -
........................................................................................... 813
Certificate ......................................................................... 692
Doctor of Philosophy in Material Science and Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering .............. 692
........................................................................................... 817
Department of Mechanical Engineering .................................. 823 Public Service and Administration - EMPSA .................... 930
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering ............ 826 Homeland Security - Certificate ........................................ 932
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering .................. 828 Nonprofit Management - Certificate ................................. 933
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering .............. 832 Master of Public Service and Administration in Public Service
and Administration ............................................................ 933
Department of Nuclear Engineering ........................................ 838
School of Law ................................................................................ 935
Health Physics - MS ........................................................ 839
Juris Doctor ............................................................................. 936
Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering ................. 839
Master of Laws ....................................................................... 936
Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering ....................... 842
Intellectual Property - LLM ...................................................... 936
Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering ................... 846
Master of Jurisprudence ......................................................... 937
Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering .............. 852
Intellectual Property - MJUR ................................................... 937
Energy Sustainability Engineering - Certificate ................. 853
College of Liberal Arts ................................................................... 937
Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering ............. 854
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering .................... 856
Film and Media Studies - Certificate ................................ 938
Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering ............... 860
Womens and Gender Studies - Certificate ...................... 939
College of Geosciences ................................................................. 866
Latino/a and Mexican American Studies - Certificate ....... 939
Africana Studies - Certificate ............................................ 940
Master of Geoscience in Geoscience ............................... 867
Department of Anthropology ................................................... 940
Petroleum Geoscience - Certificate .................................. 869
Conservation Training - Certificate ................................... 941
Department of Atmospheric Sciences ..................................... 869
Master of Arts in Anthropology ......................................... 942
Master of Science in Atmospheric Science ...................... 870
Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology .............................. 944
Doctor of Philosophy in Atmospheric Sciences ................ 874
Master of Science in Maritime Archaeology and Conservation
Department of Geography ...................................................... 880
........................................................................................... 951
Master of Science in Geography ...................................... 881
Department of Communication ............................................... 954
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography .................................. 885
Master of Arts in Communication ..................................... 955
Department of Geology and Geophysics ................................ 891
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication ........................... 958
Petroleum Geoscience - Certificate .................................. 892
Department of Economics ....................................................... 965
Master of Science in Geology .......................................... 892
Master of Science in Economics ...................................... 966
Doctor of Philosophy in Geology ...................................... 896
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics .................................. 970
Master of Science in Geophysics ..................................... 903
Department of English ............................................................ 976
Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics ................................. 907
Master of Arts in English .................................................. 978
Department of Oceanography ................................................. 913
Doctor of Philosophy in English ....................................... 981
Master of Science in Oceanography ................................ 914
Department of Hispanic Studies ............................................. 987
Ocean Observing Systems - Certificate ........................... 918
Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies ................................... 988
Doctor of Philosophy in Oceanography ............................ 919
Doctor of Philosophy in Hispanic Studies ......................... 991
Ocean Science and Technology - MOST ......................... 925
Department of History ............................................................. 997
Bush School of Government and Public Service ........................... 925
Master of Arts in History .................................................. 999
Doctor of Philosophy in History ...................................... 1002
National Security Affairs - Certificate ................................ 925
Department of International Studies ...................................... 1008
Department of International Affairs ......................................... 926
Department of Performance Studies ..................................... 1009
Advanced International Affairs - Certificate ...................... 927
Master of Arts in Performance Studies ........................... 1010
Master of International Affairs in International Affairs ....... 927
Department of Philosophy and Humanities ........................... 1013
Department of Public Service and Administration ................... 929
Master of Arts in Philosophy .......................................... 1014 Public Health - Certificate ............................................... 1122
Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy ................................ 1017 Department of Environmental and Occupational Health ........ 1122
Department of Political Science ............................................ 1023 Master of Public Health in Environmental Health ............ 1123
Master of Arts in Political Science .................................. 1025 Occupational Health - MSPH ......................................... 1124
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science ....................... 1028 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics ...................... 1124
Department of Psychology .................................................... 1034 Master of Public Health in Biostatistics .......................... 1125
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology ................... 1036 Master of Public Health in Epidemiology ........................ 1127
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Organizational Psychology Department of Health Policy and Management ..................... 1128
......................................................................................... 1042
Master of Public Health in Health Policy Management ... 1129
Master of Science in Psychology ................................... 1048
Health Systems Management - Certificate ..................... 1130
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology ............................... 1052
Department of Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences
Department of Sociology ....................................................... 1058 ................................................................................................ 1131
Master of Science in Sociology ...................................... 1059 Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Community
Health Sciences ............................................................. 1131
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology .................................. 1063
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences - MSPH
College of Medicine ..................................................................... 1070
......................................................................................... 1133
Interdepartmental Degree Programs ..................................... 1070
Doctor of Public Health in Health Promotion and Community
Combined Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy Health Sciences ............................................................. 1133
......................................................................................... 1071
College of Science ....................................................................... 1139
Master of Science in Education for Health Care Professionals
Department of Biology .......................................................... 1139
......................................................................................... 1077
Master of Science in Biology .......................................... 1141
Master of Science in Medical Sciences .......................... 1081
Doctor of Philosophy in Biology ..................................... 1145
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences ...................... 1084
Master of Science in Microbiology .................................. 1152
Doctor of Medicine ......................................................... 1090
Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology ............................. 1156
Education for Healthcare Professionals - Certificate ....... 1092
Department of Chemistry ...................................................... 1162
College of Nursing ....................................................................... 1093
Master of Science in Chemistry ..................................... 1164
Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner .... 1093
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry ................................. 1168
Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education .............. 1097
Department of Mathematics .................................................. 1174
Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy .................................... 1100
Master of Science in Mathematics ................................. 1178
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics ............................. 1182
Doctor of Pharmacy ....................................................... 1101
Department of Physics and Astronomy ................................. 1189
School of Public Health ............................................................... 1103
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics ........................ 1191
Master of Science in Physics ......................................... 1197
Biostatistics - MSPH ....................................................... 1104
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics ..................................... 1201
Environmental Health - MSPH ....................................... 1104
Department of Statistics ........................................................ 1208
Doctor of Public Health in Epidemiology and Environmental
Health ............................................................................. 1104 Applied Statistics - Certificate ......................................... 1209
Epidemiology - MSPH .................................................... 1110 Master of Science in Analytics ....................................... 1209
Master of Health Administration in Health Administration Master of Science in Statistics ....................................... 1212
......................................................................................... 1110
Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics ................................... 1216
Master of Science in Public Health in Health Policy and
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences ........... 1222
Management ................................................................... 1112
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services Research ......... 1114
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences ..................... 1223
Master of Public Health in Occupational Safety and Health
......................................................................................... 1120 Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences ................. 1227
Laboratory Animal Medicine - MS .................................. 1233 ANSC - Animal Science .............................................................. 1400
Master of Science in Science and Technology Journalism ANTH - Anthropology .................................................................. 1402
......................................................................................... 1233
ARCH - Architecture .................................................................... 1406
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in Veterinary Medicine .... 1238
ASTR - Astronomy ....................................................................... 1410
Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences ................ 1240
ATMO - Atmospheric Sciences ................................................... 1410
Master of Science in Veterinary Public Health Epidemiology
ATTR - Athletic Training .............................................................. 1412
......................................................................................... 1242
BAEN - Biological & Ag. Engr. .................................................... 1413
Department of Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences .... 1246
BICH - Biochemistry .................................................................... 1415
Department of Veterinary Pathobiology ................................ 1247
BIED - Bilingual Education .......................................................... 1417
Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Pathobiology ............ 1250
BIMS - Biomedical Science ......................................................... 1418
Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology ..... 1256
BIOL - Biology ............................................................................. 1420
Department of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences ..... 1257
BIOT - Biotechnology .................................................................. 1422
Degrees and Programs Offered ......................................................... 1260
BMEN - Biomedical Engineering ................................................. 1423
Faculty ................................................................................................ 1269
BUAD - Business Administration ................................................. 1426
International Opportunities for Students ............................................. 1367
BUSH - Geo. Bush School of Gov .............................................. 1427
Academic Programs Abroad ........................................................ 1367
CARC - College of Architecture ................................................... 1427
Student Options Abroad .............................................................. 1368
CEHD - Coll. of Ed & Human Dev ............................................... 1428
University Locations Abroad ........................................................ 1368
CHEM - Chemistry ....................................................................... 1428
Ombuds Services for Graduate Education ......................................... 1369
CHEN - Chemical Engineering .................................................... 1430
Tuition, Fees and Other Financial Information ................................... 1370
CLAS - Classics .......................................................................... 1432
Payment Methods ........................................................................ 1371
CLEN - College of Engineering ................................................... 1432
Penalties and Late Registration Fees .......................................... 1371
CLSL - School of Law ................................................................. 1432
Financial Assistance .................................................................... 1372
COMM - Communication ............................................................. 1433
Texas A&M Tuition and Required Fees ....................................... 1375
COSC - Construction Science ..................................................... 1434
Optional Campus Services .......................................................... 1376
CPSY - Counseling Psychology .................................................. 1436
Fees for Other Special Items or Services .................................... 1377
CSCE - Computer Sci. & Engr. ................................................... 1438
Deposits ....................................................................................... 1379
CVEN - Civil Engineering ............................................................ 1443
Refund Policy ............................................................................... 1379
DASC - Dairy Science ................................................................. 1449
University Information ......................................................................... 1382
DDDS - Doctor Dental Surgery ................................................... 1449
University Policies .............................................................................. 1384
ECEN - Electrical & Comp Engr .................................................. 1454
Course Descriptions ........................................................................... 1388
ECMT - Econometrics ................................................................. 1461
ACCT - Accounting ...................................................................... 1388
ECON - Economics ..................................................................... 1462
ADDM - Dental Materials ............................................................. 1389
EDAD - Educational Administration ............................................. 1464
ADDT - Alcohol Drug Dep Trtmnt ................................................ 1390
EDCI - Educ Curriculum & Dev. .................................................. 1467
AEDH - Adv Ed Dental Hygiene .................................................. 1390
EDHP - Ed Healthcare Prof ......................................................... 1472
AEGD - Adv Ed Gen Dentistry .................................................... 1390
EDTC - Educational Technology ................................................. 1473
AERO - Aerospace Engineering .................................................. 1390
EHRD - Ed. Human Res. Develop. ............................................. 1475
AFST - Africana Studies .............................................................. 1394
EMED - Emergency Medicine ..................................................... 1477
AGEC - Agricultural Economics ................................................... 1394
ENDO - Endodontics ................................................................... 1479
AGLS - Ag. & Life Sciences ........................................................ 1396
ENGL - English ............................................................................ 1479
ALEC - Ag Leadrshp, Ed. & Comm ............................................. 1396
ENGR - Engineering .................................................................... 1481
ANES - Clinical Anesthesiology ................................................... 1399
ENTC - Engineering Technology ................................................. 1482
ENTO - Entomology .................................................................... 1482 MEEN - Mechanical Engineering ................................................. 1565
EPSY - Educational Psychology .................................................. 1483 MEID - Medicine-Interdisci ........................................................... 1571
ESSM Ecosystem Science & Mgmt ............................................. 1486 MEMA - Mechanics and Materials ............................................... 1574
EURO - European Studies .......................................................... 1489 MEPS-Molecular & Env Plant Sci ................................................ 1576
FINC - Finance ............................................................................ 1490 MFCM - Family & Commu Medicine ............................................ 1577
FREN - French ............................................................................ 1493 MGMT - Management ................................................................. 1579
FSTC - Food Science & Tech. .................................................... 1493 MHUM - Humanities In Medicine ................................................. 1583
GENE - Genetics ......................................................................... 1495 MICR - Microbiology .................................................................... 1584
GEOG - Geography ..................................................................... 1496 MKTG - Marketing ....................................................................... 1584
GEOL - Geology .......................................................................... 1499 MPAT - Pathology & Lab Medicin ............................................... 1586
GEOP - Geophysics .................................................................... 1501 MPED - Pediatrics ....................................................................... 1586
GEOS - Geosciences .................................................................. 1502 MPHY - Medical Physiology ........................................................ 1589
GERM - German ......................................................................... 1502 MPIM - Microbial Pathogen Imm ................................................. 1591
HCPI - Healthcare Prof Core In ................................................... 1502 MPSY - Psychiatry ....................................................................... 1591
HISP - Hispanic Studies .............................................................. 1503 MRAD - Radiology ....................................................................... 1592
HIST - History .............................................................................. 1505 MSCI - Medical Sciences ............................................................ 1594
HLTH - Health ............................................................................. 1507 MSEN -Materials Science & Engr ................................................ 1595
HORT - Horticultural Sciences .................................................... 1509 NEXT - Neuro Exper Therapeutic ................................................ 1598
HPCH - Health Promo Comm Hlth .............................................. 1510 NRSC - Neuroscience ................................................................. 1599
HPED - Health Professions Ed .................................................... 1512 NUEN - Nuclear Engineering ....................................................... 1600
HUMA - Humanities ..................................................................... 1512 NURS - Nursing ........................................................................... 1603
IBST - Institute Biosci & Tech ..................................................... 1512 NUTR - Nutrition .......................................................................... 1605
IBUS - International Business ...................................................... 1513 OBGY - Obstetrics & Gynecology ............................................... 1606
ICPE - Interdisc. Curr. Prg. Energy ............................................. 1513 OCEN - Ocean Engineering ........................................................ 1607
IDIS - Industrial Distribution ......................................................... 1515 OCNG - Oceanography ............................................................... 1608
IMED - Internal Medicine ............................................................. 1516 OMFP - Oral & Maxillofac Path ................................................... 1611
INTA - International Affairs .......................................................... 1525 OMFR - Oral & Maxillofac Radio ................................................. 1612
ISEN - Indust. & Systems Engr. .................................................. 1530 OMSF - Oral & Maxillofac Surg ................................................... 1612
ISYS - Mgmt Info Systems .......................................................... 1533 ORDI - Oral Diagnosis ................................................................. 1613
ITAL - Italian ................................................................................ 1535 ORTH - Orthodontics ................................................................... 1613
ITDE - Interdisciplinary Engr. ....................................................... 1535 PEDD - Pediatric Dentistry .......................................................... 1615
KINE - Kinesiology ....................................................................... 1535 PERF - Performance Studies ...................................................... 1615
LAND - Landscape Architecture .................................................. 1537 PERI - Peridontics ....................................................................... 1617
LAW - Law ................................................................................... 1538 PETE - Petroleum Engineering ................................................... 1618
LBAR - College of Liberal Arts .................................................... 1554 PHAR - Pharmacy ....................................................................... 1622
LDEV - Land Development .......................................................... 1554 PHEB - Public Hlth Epide Biost ................................................... 1633
LING -Linguistics ......................................................................... 1555 PHEO - Public Hlth Enviro Occu ................................................. 1635
MARA - Maritime Administration .................................................. 1555 PHIL - Philosophy ........................................................................ 1637
MARB - Marine Biology ............................................................... 1557 PHPM - Public Hlth Pol & Mgmt .................................................. 1639
MARS - Marine Science .............................................................. 1559 PHYS - Physics ........................................................................... 1643
MATH - Mathematics ................................................................... 1561 PLAN - Urban Planning ............................................................... 1645
MCMD - Molecular Cell Medicine ................................................ 1565 PLPA - Plant Pathology ............................................................... 1648
POLS - Political Science ............................................................. 1650 Master of Marine Resources Management in Marine Resources
Management ......................................................................... 1716
POSC - Poultry Science .............................................................. 1651
Department of Maritime Administration ........................................ 1720
PROS - Prosthodontics ............................................................... 1653
Master of Maritime Administration and Logistics in Maritime
PSAA - Public Service & Admin .................................................. 1654
Administration and Logistics ................................................. 1720
PSYC - Psychology ..................................................................... 1658
Texas A&M University at Qatar .......................................................... 1724
RDNG - Reading ......................................................................... 1661
Qatar Engineering Programs ....................................................... 1724
RENR Renewable Natural Resrces ............................................. 1662
Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering ................... 1725
RPTS - Rec, Park & Tourism Sci ................................................ 1663
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering ......................... 1727
RUSS - Russian .......................................................................... 1664
Appendices ......................................................................................... 1732
SCEN - College of Science ......................................................... 1664
EDUCATION CODE - HAZING ................................................... 1732
SCMT - Supply Chain Mgmt ........................................................ 1664
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ................................. 1732
SCSC - Soil and Crop Sciences .................................................. 1665
Graduate Academic Appeals Panel ............................................. 1733
SEFB - Special Ed. Field Based ................................................. 1668
International Agreements ............................................................. 1734
SENG - Safety Engineering ......................................................... 1668
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
SOCI - Sociology ......................................................................... 1669 Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) ................................................... 1737
SOPH - School of Public Health .................................................. 1671 Rules and Regulations for Determining Residence Status ........... 1737
SPED - Special Education ........................................................... 1671 Index ................................................................................................... 1739
SPMT - Sport Management ......................................................... 1673
SPSY - School Psychology ......................................................... 1674
STAT - Statistics .......................................................................... 1675
SURG - Surgery .......................................................................... 1678
SYEN - Systems Engineering ...................................................... 1684
TEED - Teacher Education .......................................................... 1685
URSC - Urban Science ............................................................... 1685
VIBS - Vet Integrative Biosci. ...................................................... 1686
VIZA - Visualization ..................................................................... 1689
VLCS Vet Large Animal Clin. Sc ................................................. 1691
VMID - Vet Medicine-Interdisc. .................................................... 1692
VPAR - Veterinary Parasitology .................................................. 1694
VPAT - Veterinary Pathology ....................................................... 1694
VSCS Vet Small Animal Clin. Sc ................................................. 1695
VTMI - Veterinary Microbiology ................................................... 1695
VTPB - Veterinary Pathobiology .................................................. 1697
VTPP - Vet Physiology & Pharm. ................................................ 1698
WFSC Wildlife & Fisheries Sci. ................................................... 1700
WGST - Women's &Gender Studies ........................................... 1703
WMHS Water Mgmt & Hydrol. Sci. .............................................. 1703
Texas A&M University at Galveston ................................................... 1705
Department of Marine Biology ..................................................... 1705
Master of Science in Marine Biology ........................................ 84
Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology .................................... 88
Department of Marine Sciences .................................................. 1716

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Texas A&M University Graduate and Professional

Catalog
Purpose of Catalogs The curriculum in rangeland ecology and management is accredited by
the Society for Range Management (http://www.rangelands.org)(SRM).
Purpose of Catalogs
The curriculum in recreation, park and tourism sciences is accredited by
The Undergraduate and Graduate and Professional catalogs provide the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related
information about the academic programs of Texas A&M University Professions (http://www.nrpa.org/coaprt)(COAPRT).
to students, prospective students, faculty and staff of the University.
Included is information concerning admissions, academic regulations and College of Architecture
requirements, services available to students, academic offerings and a
The curriculum in architecture is accredited by the National Architectural
list of the administrative officers and faculty of the University. While every
Accrediting Board (http://www.naab.org/accreditation/home)(NAAB).
effort has been made to make this catalog as complete and accurate as
possible, changes may occur at any time in requirements, deadlines, fees, The Master of Urban Planning curriculum is accredited by the Planning
curricula and courses listed in these catalogs. Accreditation Board (http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org/
index,php?id=30)(PAB).
Students should refer to Howdy, for course offerings in any given
semester. For administrative reasons, because of insufficient enrollment or The curriculum in landscape architecture is accredited by
because of limited resources, any given course might not be offered in the the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (https://www.asla.org/
announced semester. accreditationlaab.aspx)(LAAB).
This catalog was prepared in advance of its effective date; therefore, the The curriculum in construction science is accredited by the American
course descriptions may vary from actual course content. The provisions Council for Construction Education (http://www.acce-hq.org/
of the catalogs do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between accreditation)(ACCE).
any applicant, student, faculty or staff member of Texas A&M University or
The Texas A&M University System. These catalogs are for informational May College of Business
purposes only. The University reserves the right to change or alter any
The business baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral programs are
statement herein without prior notice. Neither catalog should be interpreted
accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
to allow a student who begins his or her education under either catalog to
(http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation)(AACSB).
continue the program under the provisions in that catalog.
Accreditation College of Dentistry

The degree programs in dentistry and dental hygiene and the certificate
Accreditation programs in the advanced dental graduate education programs
are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (http://
Texas A&M University is accredited by the Southern Association of
www.ada.org/en/coda/accreditation)(CODA).
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at
the baccalaureate, masters, doctorate and professional levels. Contact
the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia,
College of Education
30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500, for questions about the accreditation of Programs in professional education and degrees conferred
Texas A&M University. by Texas A&M University are approved by the State Board of
Educator Certification (http://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Leadership/
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences State_Board_for_Educator_Certification)(SBEC) and the Texas Education
Agency (http://tea.texas.gov)(TEA) for certification purposes.
The agricultural journalism curricula is accredited by the Accrediting
Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (http:// The program in athletic training is accredited by the Commission on
www2.ku.edu/~acejmc/PROGRAM/PRINCIPLES.SHTML)(ACEJMC). Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (http://caate.net)(CaATe).
The dietetic track in the nutritional sciences curriculum and the dietetic
internship program are accredited by the Accreditation Council for
College of Engineering
Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (https://www.cdrnet.org/accredited- The undergraduate programs in aerospace, biological and agricultural,
provider-information)(ACEND). biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical,
nuclear, ocean, petroleum and radiological health engineering
The food science and technology curriculum is approved by the Institute of are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
Food Technologists (https://www.ift.org)(IFT). ABET (http://main.abet.org/aps/AccreditedProgramsDetails.aspx?
OrganizationID=121&ProgramIDs=).
The forensics and investigative sciences program is accredited by
the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission The electronic systems engineering technology program and the
(http://fepac-edu.org/accredited-universities)(FEPAC). manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology program are
accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission
The curriculum in forestry is accredited by the Society of American
of ABET (http://main.abet.org/aps/AccreditedProgramsDetails.aspx?
Foresters (http://www.safnet.org)(SAF).
OrganizationID=121&ProgramIDs=).
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The computer science program is accredited by the Computing Additional Accrediting Agencies
Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://main.abet.org/aps/
Other accrediting agencies which have approved programs offered
AccreditedProgramsDetails.aspx?OrganizationID=121&ProgramIDs=).
at the university are the American Chemical Society (https://
Bush School of Government and Public webapplications.acs.org/Applications/CPTASL/app_list_results.cfm)(ACS),
and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Services (http://www.asabe.org/membership/preprofessionalsstudents/academic-
The Master of Public Service and Administration degree is accredited by programsstudent-branches/academic-programs.aspx#Texas)(ASABE).
the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (http://
accreditation.naspaa.org)(NASPAA). Texas A&M University Galveston
The offshore and coastal systems engineering program at Texas
The School of Law A&M University Galveston is accredited by the Engineering
Degree programs are accredited by the Council of the Section of Legal Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://main.abet.org/aps/
Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association AccreditedProgramsDetails.aspx?OrganizationID=122&ProgramIDs=).
(http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/
accreditation.html)(ABA). The marine engineering technology program at Texas A&M
University Galveston is accredited by the Engineering Technology
College of Liberal Arts Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://main.abet.org/aps/
AccreditedProgramsDetails.aspx?OrganizationID=122&ProgramIDs=).
The English Language Institute is accredited by the Commission on
English Language Program Accreditation (http://cea-accredit.org)(CEA).
Publication Statement
The clinical psychology program in the Department of Psychology and
The Texas A&M University catalog is published each spring and the
the counseling psychology and school psychology programs in the
provisions for this volume are applicable during the 2016-2017
Department of Educational Psychology are accredited by the American
academic year. A student who registers for the first time at the
Psychological Association (http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation)(APA).
University during a summer session is subject to the degree
College of Medicine requirements set forth in the catalog effective for the fall semester
immediately following his or her initial enrollment.
The medical education degree program is fully accredited by the Liaison
Committee on Medical Education (http://www.lcme.org)(LCME). Texas A&M University Graduate and Professional Catalog is
published online by the Office of the Registrar, Texas A&M
College of Nursing University, College Station, Texas 77843-0200.
The nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission
on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-
accreditation)(CCNE) and the Texas Board of Nursing (http://
www.bon.texas.gov/education_programs.asp)(BON).
Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacology

The pharmacy professional degree program is accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (https://www.acpe-
accredit.org/default.asp)(ACPE).
School of Public Health

The public health degree programs are accredited by the Council on
Education for Public Health (http://ceph.org/accredited)(CEPH).
The Master of Health Administration is accredited by

the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management
Education (http://www.cahme.org/CAHME/Students/
Search_for_an_Accredited_Program.aspx)(CAHME).
College of Veterinary Medicine and

Biomedical Sciences
The veterinary medicine degree program is accredited by the American
Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (https://
www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/Education/Accreditation/Pages/
default.aspx)(AVMA).
14 Academic Calendars
Academic Calendars
All dates are subject to change. August 12 Commencement and Commissioning.
Last day for August undergraduate degree candidates
2016 Summer Term I to apply for Tuition Rebate, 5 p.m.
Date Event August 13 Texas A&M University at Galveston Commencement.
May 18 Graduation application opens for all students planning August 15 Final grades for second term due in Office of the
to graduate in August 2016. Registrar, noon.
May 27 Last day to register for first term semester classes, 5
p.m. 2016 10-Week Summer Semester
Refer to http://sbs.tamu.edu for tuition and fee due Date Event
dates. May 18 Graduation application opens for all students planning
May 30 Memorial Day. Faculty and Staff holiday. to graduate in August 2016.
May 31 First day of first term classes. May 27 Last day to register for 10-week semester classes, 5
June 3 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the first term, p.m.
5 p.m. Refer to http://sbs.tamu.edu for tuition and fee due
Summer first term official census date. dates.
June 20 Last day for all students to drop courses with no May 30 Memorial Day. Faculty and Staff holiday.
penalty (Q-drop) for the first term, 5 p.m. May 31 First day of 10-week semester classes.
Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for June 3 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the 10-week
the first term, 5 p.m. semester, 5 p.m.
Last day to officially withdraw from the University for 10-week official census date.
the first term, 5 p.m. July 4 Independence Day.
July 1 Last day of first term classes. July 5 No 10-week semester classes.
July 4 Independence Day. July 11 Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in August
July 5 First term final examinations. without a late fee.
July 8 First term final grades due in the Office of the July 20 Last day for all students to drop courses with no
Registrar, noon. penalty (Q-drop) for the 10-week semester, 5 p.m.
Last day to officially withdraw from the University for
2016 Summer Term II the 10-week semester, 5 p.m.
Date Event August 8 Last day of 10-week semester classes.
May 18 Graduation application opens for all students planning Last day to apply for all degrees awarded in August.
to graduate in August 2016. August 9-10 10-week semester final examinations for all students.
July 5 Last day to register for the second term semester August 11 Grades for degree candidates from departments due in
classes, 5 p.m. Office of the Registrar, noon.
Refer to http://sbs.tamu.edu for tuition and fee due August 12 Commencement and Commissioning.
dates. Last day for August undergraduate degree candidates
July 6 First day of second term classes. to apply for Tuition Rebate, 5 p.m.
July 11 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the second August 13 Texas A&M University at Galveston Commencement.
term, 5 p.m. August 15 Final grades for 10-week semester due in Office of the
Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in August Registrar, noon.
without a late fee.
Summer second term official census date. 2016 Fall Semester
July 26 Last day for all students to drop courses with no Date Event
penalty (Q-drop) for the second term, 5 p.m.
August 17 Graduation application opens for all students planning
Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for
to graduate in December 2016.
the second term, 5 p.m.
August 26 Last day to register for fall semester classes, 5 p.m.
Refer to http://sbs.tamu.edu for tuition and fee due
the second term, 5 p.m.
dates.
August 8 Last day of second term classes.
August 29 First day of fall semester classes.
Last day to apply for all degrees awarded in August.
September 2 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the fall
August 9 Second term final examinations for all students.
semester, 5 p.m.
August 11 Grades for degree candidates from departments due in September 13 Fall official census date.
Office of the Registrar, noon.
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September 30 Undergraduate Degree Plan approval deadline. March 6 Mid-semester grades due in Office of the Registrar,
Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in noon.
December without a late fee. March 13-17 Spring Break.
October 17 Mid-semester grades due in Office of the Registrar, March 16-17 Faculty and Staff holiday.
noon. April 6-21 Preregistration for 2017 first term, second term, 10-
November 10 - Preregistration for 2017 spring semester. week summer semester and fall semester.
November 30 April 14 Reading day, no classes.
November 18 Bonfire 1999 Remembrance Day. April 18 Last day for all students to drop courses with no
November 18 Last day for all students to drop courses with no penalty (Q-drop) for the first term, 5 p.m.
penalty (Q-drop) for the first term, 5 p.m. Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for
Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for the first term, 5 p.m.
the first term, 5 p.m. Last day to officially withdraw from the University for
Last day to officially withdraw from the University for the first term, 5 p.m.
the first term, 5 p.m. April 21 Muster. Campus ceremony.
November 24-25 Thanksgiving holiday. May 1 No regular course examinations (except for laboratory
December 5 Redefined day, students attend their Friday classes. and one-hour courses) shall be given.
Does not apply to programs offered by the College of May 2 Last day of spring semester classes.
Nursing. No regular course examinations (except for Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded in May.
laboratory and one-hour courses) shall be given.
Redefined day, students attend their Friday classes.
December 6 Redefined day, students attend their Thursday classes.
Does not apply to programs offered by the College of
Does not apply to programs offered by the College of Nursing. No regular course examinations (except for
Nursing. No regular course examinations (except for laboratory and one-hour courses) shall be given.
laboratory and one-hour courses) shall be given.
May 3 Reading days, no classes.
December 7 Last day of fall semester classes. No regular course
May 4-5, 8-9 Spring semester final examinations for all students.
examinations (except for laboratory and one-hour
courses) shall be given. May 10 Grades for degree candidates due, 6 p.m.
Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded in May 11-13 Commencement and Commissioning.
December. May 12 Last day for May undergraduate degree candidates to
December 8 Reading day, no classes. apply for Tuition Rebate, 5 p.m.
December 9, Fall semester final examinations for all students. May 15 Final grades for all students due in the Office of the
12-14 Registrar, noon.
December 15 Grades for degree candidates due, 6 p.m.
December 16 Commencement and Commissioning.
2017 Summer Term I
December 16 Last day for December undergraduate degree Date Event
candidates to apply for Tuition Rebate, 5 p.m. May 17 Graduation application opens for all students planning
December 17 Commencement and Commissioning. to graduate in August 2017.
December 19 Final grades for all students due in the Office of the May 26 Last day to register for first term semester classes, 5
Registrar, noon. p.m.
December 23 - Faculty and Staff holiday. Refer to http://sbs.tamu.edu for tuition and fee due
December 30 dates.
May 29 Memorial Day. Faculty and Staff holiday.
2017 Spring Semester May 30 First day of first term classes.
Date Event June 2 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the first term,
5 p.m.
January 4 Graduation application opens for all students planning
to graduate in May 2017. Summer first term official census date.
January 13 Last day to register for spring semester classes, 5 p.m. June 19 Last day for all students to drop courses with no
penalty (Q-drop) for the first term, 5 p.m.
dates. Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for
the first term, 5 p.m.
January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Faculty and Staff holiday.
January 17 First day of spring semester classes.
the first term, 5 p.m.
January 23 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the spring
June 30 Last day of first term classes.
semester, 5 p.m.
July 3 First term final examinations.
February 1 Spring official census date.
July 4 Independence Day.
February 17 Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in May
without a late fee. July 7 First term final grades due in the Office of the
Registrar, noon.
July 10 Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in August Last day to officially withdraw from the University for
without a late fee. the 10-week semester, 5 p.m.
August 7 Last day of 10-week semester classes.
2017 Summer Term II Last day to apply for all degrees awarded in August.
Date Event August 8-9 10-week semester final examinations for all students.
May 17 Graduation application opens for all students planning August 10 Grades for degree candidates from departments due in
to graduate in August 2017. Office of the Registrar, noon.
July 3 Last day to register for the second term semester August 11 Commencement and Commissioning.
classes, 5 p.m. Last day for August undergraduate degree candidates
Refer to http://sbs.tamu.edu for tuition and fee due to apply for Tuition Rebate, 5 p.m.
dates. August 12 Texas A&M University at Galveston Commencement.
July 4 Independence Day. Faculty and staff holiday. August 14 Final grades for 10-week semester due in Office of the
July 5 First day of second term classes. Registrar, noon.
July 10 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the second
term, 5 p.m. College of Dentistry Academic Calendar
Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in August 2016
without a late fee.
Date Event
Summer second term official census date.
June 1 DDS (D3, D4), DH2 students tuition and fee payment
July 25 Last day for all students to drop courses with no
due by 5:00 p.m.
penalty (Q-drop) for the second term, 5 p.m.
June 6 SUMMER CLINIC BEGINS.
Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for
the second term, 5 p.m. June 7 QA/RM Program (D3-D4 and DH Sr.) clinics closed
Last day to officially withdraw from the University for from 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
the second term, 5 p.m. June 9 4th class day census date DDS and DH.
August 7 Last day of second term classes. June 22 Graduate students tuition and fee payment due by
Last day to apply for all degrees awarded in August. 5:00 p.m.
June 23-24 New Graduate Student Orientation.
August 8 Second term final examinations for all students.
June 24 15th class day DDS and DH.
August 10 Grades for degree candidates from departments due in
Office of the Registrar, noon. June 27 SUMMER GRADUATE SESSION BEGINS.
August 11 Commencement and Commissioning. June 28 Graduate Core Courses begin.
Last day for August undergraduate degree candidates June 30 4th class day census date - Graduates.
to apply for Tuition Rebate, 5 p.m. July 1, 4 Independence Day Holidays.
August 12 Texas A&M University at Galveston Commencement. July 15 SUMMER CLINIC ENDS, Dental and Dental Hygiene.
August 14 Final grades for second term due in Office of the July 19 15th class day Graduates.
Registrar, noon. Summer session grades due by 12:00 NOON Dental
and Dental Hygiene courses.
2017 10-Week Summer Semester August 8-12 Orientation, fall semester first year Dental and Dental
Hygiene students.
Date Event
August 10 DDS (D1,D2) DH1, DH2, Graduate students tuition
May 17 Graduation application opens for all students planning
and fee payment due by 5:00 p.m.
to graduate in August 2017.
August 12 Second-year dental DDS instrument distribution
May 26 Last day to register for 10-week semester classes, 5
(ATTENDANCE MANDATORY).
p.m.
SUMMER GRADUATE SESSION ENDS.
dates. August 15 FALL SEMESTER BEGINS.
May 29 Memorial Day. Faculty and Staff holiday. August 16 Summer graduate grades due by 12:00 NOON.
May 30 First day of 10-week semester classes. August 30 12th class day census date all students.
June 2 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the 10-week September 5 Labor Day Holiday.
semester, 5 p.m. September 12 20th class day.
10-week official census date. November 21-25 Fall semester recess.
July 3 No 10-week semester classes. November 24 Thanksgiving Day Holiday.
July 4 Independence Day. Faculty and staff holiday. December 9 FALL SEMESTER INSTRUCTION ENDS.
July 10 Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in August December 12-16 Fall semester examination period.
without a late fee. December 16 Holiday recess begins.
July 19 Last day for all students to drop courses with no December 17 Award MS and PhD degrees.
penalty (Q-drop) for the 10-week semester, 5 p.m.
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December 25 Christmas Day Holiday. November 24-25 Thanksgiving holiday.

November 28 Last day of classes.
2017 November 29 Make-up day for November 24 classes.
Date Event November 30 Make-up day for Friday, November 25 classes and
January 1 New Year's Day Holiday. inclement weather if needed.
January 3 Fall semester grades due by 12:00 NOON. December 5-15 Final Exams.
January 4 DDS (All), DH1, DH2, Graduate students tuition and December 7 Last day to apply for December degree.
fee payment due by 5:00 p.m. December 16 Hooding and Commencement.
January 5 Faculty Retreat.
January 9 Spring semester begins, 8:00 a.m. 2017 Winter Session
January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. October 24-26 Priority Registration for Winter 2017.
January 25 12th class day census date all students. December 19, Last day to add or drop a class.
February TBD Mock Boards Fourth year Dental, D2 assists. 2016
February 6 20th class day. January 2 Classes begin.
March 20-24 Spring semester recess. January 3 Last day to elect pass/fail option.
April TBD Scholars Day Clinic closed for DDS/DH. January 7 Last day of classes.
April-May TBD WREB Exam Fourth year and Senior Dental
Hygiene. 2017 Spring Semester
May 12 Grades due for graduating students by 12:00 NOON. January 4 Graduation application open in Howdy for all students
5:00 p.m. SPRING SEMESTER INSTRUCTION ENDS. planning to graduate in May 2017.
May 15-19 Spring semester examination period (except January 9 Classes begin.
graduating students). January 13 Last day to add a course.
May 17 Graduation announcement for graduating students. January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Holiday.
May 19 GRADUATE SEMESTER ENDS. January 20 Last day to elect pass/fail option.
May 23 Spring semester grades due for all other students by January 25 Last day to drop a course without a transcript notation.
12:00 NOON. January 30 Timely postmark deadline with the Texas Board of Law
May TBD AWARDS CEREMONY. examiners for the July Bar examination.
May TBD GRADUATION EXERCISE. February 17 Last day to apply for May degree without a late fee.
May 29 Memorial Day Holiday. February 27 - Priority registration for Summer 2017.
March 1
1
Graduate specialty students clinical rotations continue between March 13-17 Spring Break.
academic terms with no change in student status.
March 27 Last day to drop a course with a transcript notation.
March 27-29 Priority registration for Fall 2017.
School of Law Academic Calendar
April 14 No classes (make-up day for inclement weather if
2016 Fall Semester needed).
April 24 Last day of classes.
August 17 Graduation application open in Howdy for all students
planning to graduate in December 2016. April 25 Make-up day for April 14 classes.
August 15-19 Orientation. April 26 Make-up day for inclement weather if needed.
August 22 Classes begin. May 1-11 Final Exams.
August 26 Last day to add a course. May 2 Last day to apply for May degree.
August 30 Timely postmark deadline with the Texas Board of Law May 12 Hooding and Commencement.
Examiners for the February Bar examination.
September 2 Last day to elect pass/fail option. 2017 Summer Session
September 5 Labor Day. Holiday. May 17 Graduation application open in Howdy for all students
September 7 Last day to drop a course without a transcript notation. planning to graduate in summer 2017.
September 30 Last day to apply for a December degree without a late May 22 Classes Begin.
fee. May 25 Last day to add a course.
October 1 Timely deadline for first-year students to file a May 26 Last day to elect pass/fail option.
Declaration of Intent to Study Law with the Texas May 29 Memorial Day. Holiday.
Board of Law Examiners. May 30 Last day to add a course or drop a course without a
October 24-26 Priority registration for Winter 2017. transcript notation.
November 1 Last day to drop a course with a transcript notation. June 2 Classes held in lieu of May 29 classes.
November 7-9 Priority registration for Spring 2017. June 26 Last day to drop a course with a transcript notation.
July 4 Independence Day. Holiday. July 7 Friday. COM M2 End of spring classes.
July 7 Classes held in lieu of July 4 classes. July 10 Monday, 5 p.m. Last day to apply for degrees to be
Last day of class. awarded in August without a late fee.
July 10 Last day to apply for degrees awarded August 2017
without a late fee. Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
July 11-13 Final Exams. Academic Calendar
College of Medicine Academic Calendar 2016 Fall Semester
May 27 Friday. Pre-orientation for the Class of 2020 (P1
2016 Fall Semester students).
June 6 Monday. COM M4 First day of class. July 1 Friday, 5 p.m. Last day to register for fall semester
June 13 Monday. COM M3 First day of class. classes. Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for
July 25 Monday. COM M1 and M2 First day of class. tuition and fee payment deadlines. Also check the "My
Finances" tab on Howdy and watch for emails from the
August 17 Wednesday. Graduation application opens for all
Office of Student Affairs (P4 students).
students planning to graduate in December 2016.
July 4 Monday. First day of rotations (P4 students).
September 30 Friday. Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded
July 4 Monday. Independence Day. Faculty and staff holiday.
in December without a late fee.
July 8 Friday, 5 p.m. Last day for adding/dropping for the fall
November 10 - Thursday - Tuesday. Preregistration for 2017 spring
semester (P4 students).
November 30 semester.
July 19 Tuesday. Fall official census date (P4 students).
November 18 Friday. Bonfire 1999 Remembrance Day.
August 8 Monday. General Orientation (P1 students).
November 24-25 Thursday - Friday. Thanksgiving holiday.
August 12 Friday, 5 p.m. Last day to register for fall semester
December 7 Wednesday. Last day to apply for all degrees to be
classes. Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for
awarded in December.
tuition and fee payment deadlines. Also check the "My
December 16 Friday. COM M1 and M2 last day of Fall classes.
Finances" tab on Howdy (P1, P2, and P3 students).
December 23 Wednesday. COM - M3 End of Fall classes.
August 15 Monday. 1st day of fall semester classes (P1, P2, and
December 26 - Monday - Friday. Faculty and Staff holiday. P3 students).
December 30
August 19 Friday, 5 p.m. Last day for adding/dropping courses for
the fall semester (P1, P2, and P3 students).
2017 Spring Semester
August 30 Tuesday. Fall official census day (P1, P2, and P3
January 2 Monday. COM - M1 and M3 start of classes. students).
January 4 Wednesday. Graduation application opens for all September 23 Friday, 5 p.m. Last day for students to drop courses
students planning to graduate in May 2017. with no penalty (Q-drop) (P4 students).
January 16 Monday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Faculty and Staff Last day to officially withdraw from the College (P4
holiday. students).
January 17 Tuesday. COM M2 Start of classes. November 4 Friday, 5 p.m. Last day for students to drop courses
February 17 Friday. Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded with no penalty (Q-drop) (P1, P2, and P3 students).
in May without a late fee. Last day to officially withdraw from the College (P1, P2,
March 13-17 Monday - Friday. Spring Break. and P3 students).
March 15-17 Wednesday - Friday. Faculty and Staff holiday. November 10 Thursday. Registration for the Spring 2017 semester
April 6-21 Thursday - Friday. Preregistration for the 2017 first opens. Watch for a registration email from the Office of
term, second term, 10-week summer semester and fall Student Affairs (P1, P2, and P3 students).
semester. November 18 Friday. Bonfire 1999 Remembrance Day.
April 21 Friday. Muster. Campus ceremony. November 24-25 Thursday - Friday. Thanksgiving holiday.
May 2 Tuesday. Last day to apply for all degrees to be December 2 Friday. Last full day of fall semester classes (P1, P2,
awarded in May. and P3 students).
May 12 Friday. COM M4 Last day of Spring classes. December 5-16 Monday - Friday. Final examinations for fall semester
May 20 Saturday. COM Commencement classes (P1, P2, and P3 students).
December 16 Friday. Last full day of rotations (P4 students).
2017 Summer Session December 21 Wednesday, noon. Final grades due for fall semester
classes (P1, P2, P3, and P4 students).
May 17 Wednesday. Graduation application opens for all
students planning to graduate in August 2017.
May 29 Monday. Memorial Day. Faculty and Staff holiday.
June 9 Friday. COM - M3 Last day of Spring 2017 classes.
June 23 Friday. COM M1 End of Spring 2017 classes.
July 4 Tuesday. Independence Day. Faculty and staff holiday.
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2017 Spring Semester December 14 Wednesday, 10 a.m. Final grades due in Registrar's
Office.
January 2 Monday, 5 p.m. Last day to register for spring semester
* These dates are subject to change.
classes. Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for
tuition and fee payment deadlines. Also check the
"My Finances" tab on Howdy (P1, P2, P3, and P4
2017 Spring Semester
students). January 9 Monday. First day of spring semester classes.
January 4 Wednesday. Graduation application opens (P4 January 16 Monday. Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr.
students). January 21 Friday. Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded
January 9 Monday. First day of spring semester classes (P1, P2, in May (DVM).
and P3 students). March 13-17 Monday - Friday. Spring break.
First day of rotations (P4 students). April 2-14* April Licensing Examinations. SBE, and NAVLE.
January 13 Friday, 5 p.m. Last day for adding/dropping courses for April 9 Monday. Orientation for new fourth-year students.
the spring semester (P1, P2, P3, and P4 students).
April 28 Friday. Last day of spring semester classes.
January 16 Monday. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
May 1-5 Monday - Friday. Spring semester final examinations.
January 23-27 Monday - Friday. Mini clinical rotation (P3 students).
May 8 Monday. First day of fourth-year classes.
January 24 Tuesday. Spring official census date (P1, P2, P3, and
May 10 Wednesday, 10 a.m. Final grades (except V4) due in
P4 students).
Registrar's Office.
March 13-17 Monday - Friday. Spring break.
May 10* Wednesday. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
March 16-17 Thursday - Friday. Faculty and Staff holiday. Commencement.
March 31 Friday, 5 p.m. Last day for students to drop courses * These dates are subject to change.
with no penalty (Q-drop).
Last day to officially withdraw from the College (P1, P2,
P3, and P4 students).
April 6 Thursday. Registration for the fall 2017 semester
opens. Watch for a registration email from the Office of
Student Affairs.
April 28 Friday. Last full day of spring semester classes (P1
and P2 students).
May 1-12 Monday - Friday. Final examinations for spring
semester classes (P1 and P2 students).
May 5 Friday. Last day of spring semester classes (P3
students).
May 8-19 Monday - Friday. Final examinations for spring
semester classes (P3 students).
May 12 Friday. Last full day of rotations (P4 students).
May 19 Friday, noon. Final grades due for spring semester
classes (P1, P2, and P4 students).
May 24 Wednesday, noon. Final grades due for spring
semester classes (P3 students).
May 27 Saturday. Commencement.
College of Veterinary Medicine and

Biomedical Sciences Academic Calendar
2016 Fall Semester
August 17-19 Wednesday - Thursday - Friday. Orientation for Class
1VM.
August 22 Monday. First day of fall semester classes.
November 14 - Exam period for North American Veterinary Licensing
December 10* Examination (NAVLE).
November 24-25 Thursday - Friday. Thanksgiving holiday for Classes
1VM, 2VM, and 3VM.
December 2 Friday. Last day of fall semester classes for Classes
1VM, 2VM, and 3 VM.
December 5-9 Monday - Friday. Fall semester final examinations for
Classes 1VM, 2VM, and 3VM.
20 Academic Expectations and General Degree Requirements
Academic Expectations and General Degree

Requirements
Academic Expectations (p. 20) Scholastic Requirements
Degree Requirements (p. 21)
Unless otherwise stated, students in graduate degree programs and post-
Registration and Academic Status (p. 25)
baccalaureate non-degree students (G6 classification) must maintain a
3.000 cumulative GPR (computed as specified in Student Rules Section
Academic Expectations 10.4.3). Degree-seeking students also must maintain a GPR of at least
3.000 on all courses listed on the degree plan. Departments and colleges
Expectations for Graduate and may establish higher GPR requirements for their students in graduate
degree programs and for post-baccalaureate non-degree students (G6
Professional Study
classification).
The major goals of graduate education at Texas A&M University are to
instill in each student an understanding of and a capacity for scholarship, A graduate student will not receive graduate degree credit for
independent judgment, academic rigor and intellectual honesty. Faculty undergraduate courses taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
and graduate students have a shared obligation to work together to A graduate student may not receive grades other than satisfactory (S)
foster these goals through relationships that advance freedom of inquiry, or unsatisfactory (U) in graduate courses bearing the numbers 681, 684,
demonstrate individual and professional integrity, and encourage common 690, 691, 692, 693, 695, 697 and 791 (except for ALEC 695, BUAD 693,
respect. AGEC 695, GEOG 695 and IBUS 692). Any other graduate course taken
on an S/U basis may not be used on a graduate degree plan (except
Graduate student progress is guided and evaluated by an advisor and CHEM 686, CHEM 697, and SOPH 680). Graduate courses not on the
a graduate committee. These individuals give direction and support for degree plan may be taken on an S/U basis.
the appropriate developmental and learning goals of a graduate student.
The advisor and the graduate committee also have the obligation of Only grades of A, B, C and S are acceptable for graduate credit. For
evaluating a graduate students academic performance. The graduate graduate students, grades of D, F or Unsatisfactory (U) for courses on the
student, the advisor and the graduate committee constitute the basic core degree plan must be absolved by repeating the courses at Texas A&M
of graduate education. The quality, scope and extent of interaction in this University and achieving grades of C or above or Satisfactory (S).
group determines the significance of the graduate experience.
A course in which the final grade is C may be repeated for a higher
High quality graduate education requires professional and ethical grade. If the second grade is higher, the original grade will remain on the
conduct of the participants. Faculty and graduate students have mutual students permanent record, and the most recent grade will be used in
responsibilities in ensuring academic standards and quality graduate computing the cumulative and degree plan GPRs.
programs. Excellence in graduate education is achieved when faculty and
A student repeating a course in which a grade of B or better has been
students are inspired, have the academic and professional backgrounds
earned will not receive grade points for the repeated course, unless the
essential to function at the highest level, and are genuine in their mutual
catalog states the course may be repeated for credit.
desire to see one another succeed. Any action that negatively affects this
interactionfrom either faculty member or studentdestroys the whole The cumulative GPR (please refer to Student Rule 10.4.3) for a graduate
relationship. Mutual respect is critical to the successful process. student is computed by using all graded graduate (600- and 700-
level) and advanced undergraduate (300- and 400-level) coursework
The requirements set forth in this catalog are defined as
completed at Texas A&M University and eligible to be applied toward a
minimum University requirements. Departments, Colleges, and
graduate degree. Those involving grades of W-drop (W), Satisfactory (S),
Interdisciplinary Degree Programs may opt to establish higher
Unsatisfactory (U) and Q-drop (Q) shall be excluded.
standards and/or additional requirements.
Any eligible coursework not applied toward a prior graduate degree, and
Student Responsibility not exceeding time limits, will be included in the students GPR for the
Each student has a responsibility to: subsequent degree program.
1. Know specific degree requirements as established by the University or If either of a students cumulative GPR or the GPR for courses listed
the students department, college, or interdisciplinary degree program. on the degree plan falls below the minimum of 3.000, he or she will be
considered to be scholastically deficient. If the minimum GPR is not
2. Enroll in the appropriate coursework to complete the degree plan.
attained in a reasonable length of time, the student may be dismissed
3. Maintain the appropriate standards to continue in graduate studies. from graduate studies. The procedures for dismissal are explained in the
4. Know steps and deadlines related to graduation. Texas A&M University Student rules (refer to the website http://student-
5. Be acquainted with the Texas A&M University Student Rules (refer to rules.tamu.edu).
the website http://student-rules.tamu.edu).
For a scholastically deficient post-baccalaureate non-degree student (G6
Information about general degree requirements is available in this catalog. classification), the students home department shall determine eligibility,
Specific degree requirements and procedural guidelines are available from and the department is responsible for notifying the Office of Graduate and
the departmental graduate advisor(s). Professional Studies if a registration block is to be placed on the student.
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Departments or colleges may adopt specific guidelines pertaining to The minimum time required to qualify for an advanced degree varies with
scholastic deficiency or dismissal. the ability and preparation of the student. A student may find it necessary
to extend his/her studies beyond the minimum requirements. For specific
New Graduate Student Orientation minimum residence requirements, a student should check the
additional requirements for the degree which he/she is pursuing.
http://ogaps.tamu.edu/
Coordinated by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, the Degree Plan
New Graduate Student Orientation provides an overview of graduate
A graduate student must file a degree plan which includes those courses
education and services at Texas A&M University including information
to be applied toward a particular degree and formally establishes the
on financial aid, procedures and processes, campus safety, writing
advisory committee. Courses previously used for another degree are
services and additional campus services. New graduate and professional
not acceptable for degree plan credit. Changes in the approved degree
students will get the opportunity to meet campus leaders, administrators,
plan may be made by petition to the Office of Graduate and Professional
and fellow graduate students. Experienced graduate students will be
Studies. A student should submit the degree plan and petitions using the
present to answer questions and provide insight about thriving in graduate
online Document Processing Submission System located on the website
school, balancing school, work and personal life, and making the most
at https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
of living in the local communities. Designed to get new graduate and
professional students off to a good start in their experiences, students Lower division undergraduate coursework (100- and 200-level) may
will also have the opportunity to mingle and explore resource booths and not be used for credit toward a graduate degree. Coursework applied
meet representatives of campus services and organizations who serve the to a previous degree may not be used toward a graduate degree.
graduate and professional community. Coursework may not be used to satisfy requirements for more than
one degree. Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree
For additional information about New Graduate Student Orientation,
plan by the students advisory committee if such additional coursework
please contact the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
is needed to correct deficiencies in the students academic preparation.
at ogaps@tamu.edu.
Specific details and requirements for each degree program may be
obtained from the students academic department or the specific degree
Degree Requirements program requirements provided in the catalog. No changes can be made
to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination or
Residence Requirement (p. 21) Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of
Degree Plan (p. 21) Graduate and Professional Studies.
Petitions (p. 21)
Courses listed on the degree plan are subject to degree program time
Preliminary Examination for Doctoral Students (p. 21) limits. Please refer to the Time Limits section in each degree program
Research Proposal (p. 23) section in which the student is presently enrolled.
Admission to Candidacy (p. 24)
Final Examination for Doctoral Students (p. 24) Petitions
Final Examination for Masters Students (p. 24) Graduate students may use petitions to
Thesis, Dissertation and Record of Study (p. 24)
1. request a change of major, degree or department;
Graduation (p. 24)
2. request changes to the coursework or committee membership as
Letter of Completion (p. 24)
established by the degree plan;
Letter of Intent (p. 24)
3. request extensions to time limits; or
Professional Internship (p. 24)
4. request exceptions to published rules.
Residence Requirement Each petition will be considered on its own merit by the Associate
A major purpose of the residence requirements for graduate degrees is to Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies. The student should
ensure that the student has an opportunity to benefit from the advantages make such requests by submitting either a Major, Degree, or Department
of a university environment. These advantages include accessibility of petition (MDD) or a Long Form petition. The petition will be routed for the
library, laboratory and other physical facilities, and also the opportunity to required approval by the members of the students advisory committee, if
participate in seminars and a variety of cultural activities. Equally important appointed, and the department head, or his or her designee (or chair of the
to the graduate student are the advantages of becoming acquainted with intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate).
the faculty and other students on a personal and a professional basis.
Preliminary Examination For Doctoral
A student in residence is expected to devote most of his or her time
Students
and energy to graduate studies under the direction of the students
advisory committee chair and the advisory committee. Another major The students major department (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty,
purpose of the residence requirements for graduate degrees is to ensure if applicable) and his or her advisory committee may require qualifying,
that the faculty have the opportunity to properly evaluate the student and cumulative or other types of examinations at any time deemed desirable.
his or her development, to guide and direct his or her studies, and to These examinations are entirely at the discretion of the department and
determine competency. the students advisory committee.
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The preliminary examination is required. The preliminary examination Credit for the preliminary examination is not transferable. If a departmental
for a doctoral student shall be given no earlier than a date at which the or intercollegiate faculty examination is used as part of the written
student is within 6 credit hours of completion of the formal coursework portion of the preliminary examination, it must be the last examination
on the degree plan (i.e., all coursework on the degree plan except 681, offered prior to the date scheduled for the preliminary examination. In the
684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99 and 692 courses). The student is strongly schedule of the written portion, all members of the students advisory
encouraged to complete the Preliminary Examination no later than the committee are to be included.
end of the semester following the completion of the formal coursework on
the degree plan. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies must Through the preliminary examination, the students advisory committee
receive the results of the preliminary examination at least 14 weeks prior should satisfy itself that the student has demonstrated the following
to the final examination date. The examination shall be oral and written qualifications:
unless otherwise recommended by the students advisory committee
a. a mastery of the subject matter of all fields in the program;
and approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The
written part of the examination will cover all fields of study included in b. an adequate knowledge of the literature in these fields and an
the students degree plan. Each member of the advisory committee is ability to carry out bibliographical research.
responsible for administering a written examination in his or her particular
field, unless he or she chooses to waive participation in this part of In case a student is required to take, as a part of the written portion of a
the examination. Two or more members of the advisory committee may preliminary examination, an examination administered by a department or
give a joint written examination. One or more members may require a intercollegiate faculty, the department or intercollegiate faculty must:
student to take a departmental or intercollegiate faculty examination to
a. offer the examination at least once every six months. The
supplement or replace a written examination. Each written examination
departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should
must be completed and reported as satisfactory to the chair of the
be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination
advisory committee before the oral portion of the examination may be
date.
held. In case any written examination is reported unsatisfactory, the entire
advisory committee must agree (1) to proceed with the oral portion of the b. assume the responsibility for marking the examination satisfactory
preliminary examination, or (2) to adopt another course of action regarding or unsatisfactory, or otherwise graded, and in the case of
the unsatisfactory written examination. unsatisfactory, stating specifically the reasons for such a mark.
Prior to scheduling the preliminary examination with the other committee c. forward the marked examination to the chair of the students
members, the committee chair will review the eligibility criteria with the advisory committee within one week after the examination.
student, using the Preliminary Examination Checklist to ensure the student
is ready for the examination. The following list of eligibility requirements The chair of the students advisory committee is responsible for making all
applies. written examinations available to the members of the advisory committee
at or before the oral portion of the preliminary examination. A positive vote
Student is registered at Texas A&M University for the semester or by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissension is
summer term during which any portion of the preliminary examination required to pass a student on his or her preliminary exam. A department
may fall. If the entire examination falls between semesters, then the or intercollegiate faculty can have a stricter requirement provided there
student must be registered for the term immediately preceding the is consistency within all degree programs within a department or an
examination. interdisciplinary degree program.
An approved degree plan was on file with the Office of Graduate
and Professional Studies at least 90 days prior to the first written The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of
examination. the Preliminary Examination to the Office of Graduate and Professional
Students cumulative GPR is at least 3.000. Studies, using the Report of Doctoral Preliminary Examination form
and the Preliminary Examination checklist. Both forms must have the
Students degree plan GPR is at least 3.000.
appropriate signatures. These forms should be submitted to the Office
All English language proficiency requirements have been satisfied. of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
All committee members have scheduled or waived the written portion scheduled preliminary examination.
and agreed to attend the oral portion of the examination or have found
a substitute. Only one substitution is allowed and it cannot be for the The Report of the Preliminary Examination form must be submitted with
committee chair. original signatures of the approved committee members. If an approved
At the end of the semester in which the exam is given, there are committee member substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature
no more than 6 hours of coursework remaining on the degree plan must also be included on the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and
(except 681, 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99 ,692 and 791). The head of Professional Studies. The original signature of the department head is also
the students department (or Chair of the Intercollegiate Faculty, if required on the form.
applicable) has the authority to approve a waiver of this criterion.
After passing the required oral and written preliminary examinations for
The time span from the first written examination to the oral is no more the doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination
than three weeks. (In cases of department-wide written examinations, for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be
this criterion is not applicable.) The head of the students department required to repeat the preliminary examination. Upon approval of the
(or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) has the authority to students advisory committee, with no more than one member dissenting,
approve a waiver of this criterion. and approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, a
student who has failed the preliminary examination may be given one
Once all requirements are met, departments or intercollegiate faculty may
re-examination. Adequate time must be given to permit the student to
announce the schedule of the written and oral parts of the examination.
address the inadequacies emerging from the first examination (normally
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six months). The student and the advisory committee should jointly be approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior to
negotiate a mutually acceptable date for this purpose. the approval of the final examination. The request to hold and announce
the final examination must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and
A student must be registered at Texas A&M University for a minimum Professional Studies a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the
of one semester credit hour in the semester or summer term in which scheduled date. Examination/Defense results must be submitted to the
they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination. Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of
the scheduled examination/defense date. The Office of Graduate and
Research Proposal Professional Studies must be notified in writing of any cancellations.
Thesis-option masters degrees and all doctoral degrees require a
The students advisory committee will conduct this examination. The
research proposal. The proposal must be approved by the advisory
final examination is not to be administered until the dissertation or
committee and the head of the major department or chair of the
record of study is available in substantially final form to the students
intercollegiate faculty, if applicable. This proposal must be submitted
advisory committee, and all concerned have had adequate time to
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies at least 20 working
review the document. Additionally, all English Language Proficiency
days prior to the submission of the request for the final examination. All
requirements must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination.
research proposals are routed to the Office of Research Compliance
Whereas the final examination may cover the broad field of the candidates
and Biosafety for review and approval by the Office of Graduate and
training, it is presumed that the major portion of the time will be devoted
Professional Studies prior to final approval.
to the dissertation and closely allied topics. Persons other than members
Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing of the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the
research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards chair of the advisory committee, be invited to attend a final examination
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research for an advanced degree. A positive vote by all members of the graduate
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on
at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance his or her exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided
responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the website there is consistency within all degree programs within a department. Upon
http://rcb.tamu.edu. completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse
themselves from the proceedings.
Admission to Candidacy The advisory committee will submit its recommendations on the
To be admitted to candidacy for a doctoral degree, a student must have: appropriate Report of the Final Examination for Doctoral Candidates form
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies regarding acceptability
1. completed all formal coursework on the degree plan with the of the candidate for the doctoral degree. A student must be registered
exception of any remaining 681, 684, 690 and 691, or 5V98 and 5V99, in the University in the semester or summer term in which the final
examination is taken.
2. a 3.0 Graduate GPA and a Degree Plan GPA of at least 3.0 with no
grade lower than C in any course on the degree plan, The Report of the Final Examination Form must be submitted with original
signatures of only the committee members approved by the Office of
3. passed the preliminary examination (written and oral portions),
Graduate and Professional Studies. If an approved committee member
4. submitted an approved dissertation proposal, substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature must be included on
the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
5. met the residence requirements. The final examination will not
be authorized for any doctoral student who has not been admitted to Final Examination for Masters Students
candidacy.
For thesis option students, the final examination covers the thesis and all
work taken on the degree plan and at the option of the committee may
Final Examination for Doctoral Students be written or oral or both. The final examination may not be administered
The candidate for the doctoral degree must pass a final examination by before the thesis is available to all members of the students advisory
deadline dates announced in the Office of Graduate and Professional committee in substantially final form, and all members have had adequate
Studies Calendar each semester or summer term. The doctoral student is time to review the document. The examination is conducted by the
allowed only one opportunity to take the final examination. No student may students advisory committee as finally constituted. A thesis option student
be given a final examination unless his or her current official cumulative must be registered in the University in the semester or summer term in
and degree plan GPAs are 3.000 or better and he or she has been which the final examination is taken. Persons other than members of
admitted to candidacy. No unabsolved grades of D, F, or U for the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the
any course can be listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient major professor, attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon
grade, a student must repeat the course and achieve a grade of C or completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse
better. A student must have completed all coursework on his or her themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the
degree plan with the exception of 691, 5V98, or 5V99 (research), 692 graduate committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a
(Professional Study) or 791 hours. The student must be registered for all student on his or her exam. A student shall be given only one opportunity
remaining hours; no hours remain to be taken on the degree plan. The to repeat the final examination for the master of arts degree and that
preliminary examination results must have been submitted to the Office must be within a time period that does not extend beyond the end of the
of Graduate and Professional Studies 14 weeks prior to the date of the next regular semester (summer terms are excluded). A department can
defense. The research proposal must have been submitted to the Office have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency within all degree
of Graduate and Professional Studies 25 working days prior to the date programs within a department.
of the final examination/defense. Any changes to the degree plan must
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A thesis option candidate may petition to be exempt from his/her final fee to Student Business Services no later than the Friday of the fifth
examination provided their degree plan GPR is 3.500 or greater and week of the fall or spring semester or the Friday of the first week of the
they have approval of the advisory committee, the head of the students second summer term. The electronic application can be accessed
department and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is via the Howdy (https://howdy.tamu.edu) portal. A cancellation made
recommended that the petition for exemption be submitted the same after the application deadline will not result in a refund of the
semester the student intends to submit the thesis. diploma fee. Graduate degree candidates who have completed all
degree requirements will not be allowed to cancel their graduation
For non-thesis option students, a final comprehensive examination may application without approval from the Office of Graduate and
be required. The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the Professional Studies. A student should check the website of the Office of
semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the the Registrar at http://graduation.tamu.edu to determine the date and time
student is currently enrolled. If a student has completed all required of his/her graduation ceremony.
degree plan coursework, the student is not required to be registered for
classes in the semester the final examination is administered (unless he/ Letter of Completion
she holds an assistantship). For specific final examination requirements, a
student should check the program requirements for the degree which he/ The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies may issue a letter of
she is pursuing. completion for an individual student upon written request from the student.
The letter of completion certifies that the student has completed all
Thesis, Dissertation and Record of Study academic requirements for the degree and states the date the degree will
be awarded. International students should contact International Student
Thesis and Dissertation Services in the Office of Graduate and Services prior to requesting a letter of completion to determine how
Professional Studies is responsible for reviewing each thesis, dissertation receiving it could affect the students visa status.
and record of study to ensure that the format requirements of the
University are met. Guidelines and electronic templates for the preparation This letter may be requested anytime from the point the student has
of the manuscript are available in the Thesis Manual and online at http:// completed all requirements for the awarding of the degree and until five
ogaps.tamu.edu. All manuscripts must be submitted electronically. days prior to commencement. A student in a masters thesis option or a
doctoral program must have completed all degree requirements, including
Pre-Defense Publication of Thesis, final clearance from Thesis and Dissertation Services, to be eligible to
Dissertation, or Record of Study Material request this letter. For a student in masters non-thesis option programs,
requests for a letter will be accepted only if the student has completed all
A graduate student may publish material that subsequently will be used as degree plan coursework and the final examination results, if applicable,
part of the thesis, dissertation or record of study. have been approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
A student should be aware of the copyright agreement that is signed when
a journal (hard copy or electronic) accepts an article for publication. At Letter of Intent
that time, the student generally assigns rights to the journal as publisher. Every student completing a graduate degree who wishes to continue
If the student has not retained the right to use the material in the thesis, to enroll in pursuit of another graduate degree should do so by filing an
dissertation, or record of study, he/she must then obtain written permission approved letter of intent with the Office of Graduate and Professional
from the copyright holder to include the material in the manuscript. If Studies. A letter of intent which has been approved by the head of the
such permission is not obtained, or rights have not been retained, the department (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty) in which the student
copyrighted material cannot be included in the thesis, dissertation, or intends to study will be viewed by the Office of Graduate and Professional
record of study. Studies as an admission to the program specified in the letter. A student
must use the letter of intent form which is available on the website at http://
Use of Classified and Proprietary Information ogaps.tamu.edu.
in Thesis, Dissertation, or Record of Study
If a break in enrollment occurs for one academic year or longer following
Committee chairs are cautioned against allowing a student to use graduation, the student must apply for admission to the other graduate
classified or proprietary information in electronic theses, dissertations, and degree program through Graduate Admissions before enrolling in the other
records of study (ETDs), because these documents become available to graduate degree program.
the public upon submission to the Office of Graduate and Professional
Studies. The research conducted at Texas A&M University, as a Texas Professional Internship
public institution, is ultimately for the benefit of the public. All ETDs are
available on the Internet via the Texas A&M University Libraries. In In those programs in which a professional internship is used (see
addition, dissertations are published electronically by ProQuest (UMI) and individual programs), a student will spend an appropriate period of time
are available from that source. A temporary embargo, or delay in public under the supervision of a practicing professional in industry, business,
release, is possible. an educational institution or a government agency. The objectives of the
internship are two-fold:
Graduation 1. to enable the student to demonstrate the ability to apply technical

training and knowledge by making an identifiable contribution in an
A graduate degree is conferred at the close of each regular semester area of practical concern to the industry or organization in which the
and 10-week summer semester. A candidate for an advanced degree internship is served, and
who expects to complete his/her work at the end of a given semester
2. to enable the student to function in a non-academic environment in a
must apply for graduation by submitting the electronic application for
position in which he or she will become aware of the organizational
degree to the Office of the Registrar and by paying the required graduation
25
approach to problems in addition to those traditional approaches with hours. A request to register for more than 18 hours should be submitted
which the student is familiar. to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies on the Petition for
Waivers or Exceptions to University Requirements and must include the
These may include, but are in no way limited to, problems of management, course/section number and the semester of registration. If approved,
labor relations, public relations, environmental protection, economics, etc. maximum allowable hours will be updated accordingly by the Office of
Graduate and Professional Studies, and the academic department will
Internship agreements should be negotiated between the appropriate
register the student for the additional hours.
organization or industry and the appropriate academic department. The
organization of the internship, the internship supervisor and the nature 5-week summer session: A graduate student may register for a maximum
of the internship will be determined by mutual consent of the student, of 6 hours. The college deans office can approve/register a student for up
the head of the students major department, the students advisory to 9 hours. A request to register for more than 9 hours should be submitted
committee and the supervising organization prior to the commencement to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies on the Petition for
of the internship period. The internship experience should be at a level Waivers or Exceptions to University Requirements and must include the
commensurate with the particular degree objective. course/section number and the semester of registration. If approved,
maximum allowable hours will be updated accordingly by the Office of
An internship report should be prepared by the student in accordance with
Graduate and Professional Studies, and the academic department will
guidelines established by the students major department, the students
register the student for the additional hours.
advisory committee or other appropriate body. The report should be
submitted to the advisory committee and to any other organization which 10-week summer session: A graduate student may register for a maximum
may be specified for specific programs. The internship report must be the of 10 hours. The college deans office can approve/register a student
original work of the student. for up to 15 hours. A request to register for more than 15 hours should
be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies on the
An internship, if utilized as part of a students degree requirements, should
Petition for Waivers or Exceptions to University Requirements and must
be undertaken near the end of the students educational program, after the
include the course/section number and the semester of registration. If
student has had the opportunity to establish a solid theoretical base for the
approved, maximum allowable hours will be updated accordingly by
internship experience.
the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, and the academic
department will register the student for the additional hours.
Registration and Academic Status
Continuous Registration Requirements
General Information
A student in a graduate degree program requiring a thesis, dissertation,
An international graduate student should consult the section on English internship or record of study, who has completed all coursework on his/
Proficiency Requirements (p. 1384) for important policies that impact her degree plans other than 691 (Research), 684 (Internship) or 692
registration. Registration requirements for a graduate student holding an (Professional Study) is required to be in continuous registration until
assistantship and/or fellowship are discussed in the section on Financial all requirements for the degree have been completed. The continuous
Assistance (p. 1372). registration requirement may be satisfied by registering either In Absentia
or In Residence.
Full-Time Status
To qualify for In Absentia registration, a student must not have access
A graduate student (domestic or international) is considered full-time if he to or use facilities or properties belonging to or under the jurisdiction of
or she is registered for a minimum of: The Texas A&M University System at any time during the semester or
summer term for which he or she is enrolled. A student who qualifies for
9 semester credit hours during a fall or spring semester
In Absentia registration is required to register each subsequent fall and
6 semester credit hours during a summer semester spring semester for a minimum of one and maximum of four credit hours
of 691, 684, 685 or 692. Departments and colleges may have additional or
A Q grade or W grade does not count toward the certification of enrollment
higher requirements.
status.
A student who is subject to In Residence registration (i.e., on campus)
Colleges and departments may impose additional semester credit hour
is required to register each subsequent fall and spring semester and
requirements for a student holding an assistantship or fellowship which
each 10-week summer semester for at least one credit hour. University
exceeds the minimum stated above.
departments and colleges may have additional or higher requirements.
Special considerations relate to full time status for an international Unless a student plans to take examinations, or use University resources
student. Please refer to the information on this subject in the Course Load including any interaction with their graduate committee, registration
Requirements for International (Non-Immigrant) Students with F1 or J1 during the summer will not be required to fulfill the continuous registration
Status section. requirement. However, colleges, departments or intercollegiate faculty
may have additional or higher requirements.
A student who has financial assistance should consult Scholarships
& Financial Aid (p. 1370), call (979) 845-3236 or visit http:// An international student may have additional registration requirements
financialaid.tamu.edu, for enrollment requirements. depending on his/her visa status. He/she should consult with the
International Student Services website or an International Student
Maximum Schedule Services advisor to obtain current information on these requirements.
Fall/Spring: A graduate student may register for a maximum of 15 hours. A student who does not comply with the continuous registration
The college deans office can approve/register a student for up to 18 requirement will be blocked from registration. He/she will be allowed
26 Registration and Academic Status
to register again after receiving a favorable recommendation from a 1. A member of the faculty above the rank of assistant professor normally
departmental review committee (not the students advisory committee), will not be granted the doctoral degree at this institution. He/she may,
the endorsement of the department head, or Chair of the Intercollegiate however, enroll for graduate work.
Faculty and the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional 2. A member of the graduate committee faculty may not serve on the
Studies. If a break in enrollment occurs for one academic year or longer, graduate committee faculty of an academic program in which the
the student must apply for readmission to the graduate degree program member is pursuing a graduate degree or certificate.
through Graduate Admissions. 3. Any exceptions, individual or program, to the above regulations must
have the written approval of the appropriate department head, college
In Absentia dean, the Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies,
A student may register In Absentia if enrolled in a course which is offered and the Provost and Executive Vice President before the person
on an individual basis and conducted away from the College Station applies for admission to graduate studies.
campus and System campuses or facilities such as Agricultural Research
and Extension Centers, Research Stations or other properties under the Undergraduates Registering for Graduate
jurisdiction of The Texas A&M University System. Such courses may Courses
include, but are not limited to internships, directed studies, practicums,
etc. To qualify for In Absentia registration, the student must not have A senior undergraduate student with a grade point average of at
access to or use of facilities of The Texas A&M University System at any least 3.000 is eligible to enroll in a graduate course and reserve it for
time during the semester or summer term for which he or she is enrolled. graduate credit by filing a "Petition for Undergraduate Student to Enroll
The definition of facilities includes human resources and services in Graduate Courses or Reserve Undergraduate Courses for Graduate
such as those provided by graduate advisory committee members Credit" obtained from the Registrar's website at http://registrar.tamu.edu/
responding to drafts of theses, dissertations or records of study material, Registrar/media/REGI_Forms/UGpetition.pdf. The petition must
etc. A student holding a fellowship or assistantship may not register In be approved by the course instructor, the students major department
Absentia. An international student may require work authorization or other head, the dean of the college offering the course and the dean of the
authorizations when registered In Absentia and should complete an In students undergraduate college.
Absentia Letter to start this process. Sample letters are available online
An academically superior undergraduate student with a grade point
or at the International Student Services Office. A student going outside
average of at least 3.250 is eligible to apply graduate credit hours
the U.S. and registering In Absentia should complete online emergency
toward his/her undergraduate degree program by filing a "Petition for
notification information so university assistance is available during crisis
Undergraduate Student to Enroll in Graduate Courses or Reserve
situations. More details about this are available on the Study Abroad
Undergraduate Courses for Graduate Credit" obtained from the Registrar's
Programs website http://studyabroad.tamu.edu.
website at http://registrar.tamu.edu/Registrar/media/REGI_Forms/
UGpetition.pdf. The petition must be approved by the course instructor,
Leave of Absence the students major department head, the dean of the college offering the
Under unusual circumstances, a student may petition for a leave of course and the dean of the students undergraduate college. Graduate
absence. The entire advisory committee, if formed, and head of the credit hours used to meet the requirements for a baccalaureate degree
department or Chair of the Intercollegiate Faculty, if appropriate, must may not be used to meet the requirements for a graduate degree.
approve the petition and send it to the Office of Graduate and Professional
A senior undergraduate student with a grade point average of at least
Studies. If the Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies
3.000 is eligible to reserve an undergraduate course for graduate credit by
approves the petition, the registration requirement will be set aside during
filing a "Petition for Undergraduate Student to Enroll in Graduate Courses
the period of leave. Leaves will be granted only under conditions that
or Reserve Undergraduate Courses for Graduate Credit" obtained
require the suspension of all activities associated with pursuing the
from the Registrar's website at http://registrar.tamu.edu/Registrar/
degree. For certain types of approved leave, such as medical, the time
media/REGI_Forms/UGpetition.pdf. The petition must be approved
period for the completion of the degree will stop with the leave and begin
by the student's major department head and the dean of the student's
when the student returns to the program. Other types of leave may not
undergraduate college. Undergraduate credit hours used to meet the
stop the time limit for the degree. A student should refer to the sections
requirements for a baccalaureate degree may not be used to meet the
on Time Limits for masters and doctoral programs. A leave of absence is
requirements for a graduate degree.
granted for one year. In case of extenuating circumstances, the leave of
absence can be extended by the students committee and the Associate
Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies. A student who returns to VA Benefits
the University after an approved leave of absence will not be required to Military veteran students should note that in order to receive full Veterans
submit an application for readmission to the Office of Graduate Admission. Administration (VA) benefits, they must be registered for enough hours to
An international student should visit with an International Student Services be considered full-time for their degree during each term for which they are
advisor to find out how a Leave of Absence may impact his/her stay in or seeking education benefits. This number may differ between degrees and
his/her re-entry into the U.S. during the summer term. For hour requirements for your degree, please
visit the Veteran Services website.
Limitations for Texas A&M Faculty and
Staff on Graduate Committee Faculty
The following limitations were set by the Graduate Council of Texas A&M
University concerning advanced degrees for members of the faculty and
staff of the university.
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Course Load Requirements for Postbaccalaureate non-degree

classification is intended for a
International (Non-Immigrant) Students student with a baccalaureate
with F1 or J1 Status degree from an institution of higher
education. If at a later date, a
A student with F1 or J1 status is required to be enrolled full-time in fall
postbaccalaureate non-degree
and spring semesters. Summer semester is traditionally a vacation period
student decides to pursue a
unless it is the students first or last semester and the student is then
graduate degree, the student must
required to enroll full-time. In order for the student to be enrolled less than
understand that limitations may
full-time, the student must receive written authorization from International
be placed on coursework taken
Student Services. If the student does not receive the written authorization
while in G6 status. Specifically,
prior to being enrolled less than full-time, then the student may be out of
the student must understand that
legal status with the Department of Homeland Security or the Department
a college or a department may
of State. Loss of legal immigration status is very serious and will result
decide whether or not to accept
in a student being ineligible to be employed and may result in a student
any G6 work toward the students
having to leave the United States. The student is responsible to uphold
graduate degree; however, with
U.S. federal government and University regulations.
the approval of the students
The U.S. government allows a student to register less than full time in graduate advisory committee, the
certain circumstances. These reasons may be found in the Reduced department head, or Chair of the
Course Load form available on the International Student Services Interdisciplinary Program and the
website. Also, in certain situations, the Registrar may be able to authorize Office of Graduate and Professional
that a student has full-time enrollment status, even though the student is Studies, a maximum of 12 credit
enrolled for fewer than the normally required number of hours. hours taken in postbaccalaureate
non-degree status may be used on
For immigration purposes, co-enrollment at another institution or at the a students degree plan. Admission
Texas A&M University English Language Institute may count toward to postbaccalaureate non-degree
full-time enrollment. The student may need ISS approval in order to co- status does not establish eligibility
enroll. Federal regulations state that only three hours of distance learning for admission to degree-seeking
can count toward full-time status. These courses may not be counted status. A postbaccalaureate non-
toward the University policy for full time status. The student should verify degree student is not eligible to
the university requirement with the Office of Graduate and Professional register for 691 Research hours.
Studies. An application for a
Classification classification is handled on a
Each student has a classification which indicates the type of degree first come, first served basis. An
program in which the student is enrolled, and reflects the students application submitted within one
progress within that program at the professional level. The classifications month of registration may not be
follow: processed in time to begin that
semester or term.
Code Classification Definition Enrollment of a G6 student in
G6 Postbaccalaureate Non-degree courses may be limited by college
and departmental policies. Each
student must be reviewed by his
or her department of affiliation for
continuation at the end of each
semester.
A postbaccalaureate non-degree
student must maintain at least
a 3.000 GPR on all coursework
attempted to remain eligible to
register. University departments and
colleges may have additional and
higher requirements.
28 Registration and Academic Status
For the scholastically deficient V4 Veterinary, Fourth Year

student (G6 classification), the Semester Credit Hour
students home department shall
determine eligibility, and it is the A lecture course which meets one hour per week for 15 weeks is worth 1
departments responsibility to semester credit hour. Thus, a course worth 3 semester credit hours, meets
place a registration block on these three hours per week. Credit hours for laboratory courses are determined
students. Postbaccalaureate non- to be some fraction of the number of hours spent in class.
degree status normally is not
The State of Texas defines a semester credit hour in Rule 4.6 of the Texas
available to an international student.
Administrative Code, Minimum Length of Courses and Limitation on the
G7 Graduate, Master's Amount of Credit that a Student May Earn in a Given Time Period. For
G7 classification denotes admission more information on Rule 4.6, please visit the State of Texas webpage.
to a masters level program of
study or admission to a doctoral
program of a student who has not
yet completed a masters degree
or 30 hours of eligible coursework
taken at Texas A&M.
G8 Graduate, Doctoral
G8 classification denotes admission
to a doctoral level program of study.
G9 Graduate, Master's/Doctoral
Admitted
G9 classification denotes admission
to graduate study but signifies
documents must be completed
before a student is allowed to file
a degree plan. When the required
documents have been received,
the students classification will
be changed. Approval of the
Associate Provost for Graduate and
Professional Studies is required
to change a student from G9
classification to the appropriate
classification (i.e., G7 or G8).
D1 Dentistry, First Year
D2 Dentistry, Second Year
D3 Dentistry, Third Year
D4 Dentistry, Fourth Year
D6 Dentistry, Postprofessional
Certificate
L0 Law, Non-degree
L1 Law, First Year
L2 Law, Second Year
L3 Law, Third Year
M1 Medical, First Year
M2 Medical, Second Year
M3 Medical, Third Year
M4 Medical, Fourth Year
P1 Pharmacy, First Year
P2 Pharmacy, Second Year
P3 Pharmacy, Third Year
P4 Pharmacy, Fourth Year
V1 Veterinary, First Year
V2 Veterinary, Second Year
V3 Veterinary, Third Year
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Admission
General Information available in the particular field are not adequate to take care of the needs
of the student. All applicants to Mays Business School (MBA, EMBA,
A formal application is required from a person seeking admission or MS, MRE, PhD) should refer to the website http://mays.tamu.edu/ and
readmission to graduate studies. A statewide ApplyTexas application can use the Mays online application system.
be used to apply to any public university in the state of Texas and can be
accessed at http://www.applytexas.org. Applicants may be considered for International Admission Status
only one degree-seeking application at a time for a particular semester.
An applicant from another country seeking admission to graduate studies
An application fee of $50 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents or must meet the same requirements for admission as applicants from the
$90 for international applicants is required to process an application for United States. In addition, he or she must demonstrate the ability to
admission. The application fee is nonrefundable. Checks or money orders read, write, speak and understand the English language. A prospective
(U.S. currency) should be made payable to Texas A&M University. All student whose native language is not English may take either the Test
financial dealings with Texas A&M University may be done by check or of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English
money order provided it displays an agency bank in the U.S. and has Language Testing System (IELTS), or the PTE Academic exam. All exams
magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) routing numbers at the bottom are offered at locations around the world. Applications for these exams
of the check. The $50 fee required of U.S. citizens or permanent residents together with additional information about these examinations may be
may be waived, but only in exceptional cases, for low-income applicants. found on their websites; TOEFL information may be obtained at http://
In such cases, an applicant should include with the application for www.ets.org/toefl, IELTS information from http://www.ielts.org/ and PTE
admission a letter from his/her financial aid officer or other knowledgeable Academic from http://pearsonpte.com/. Applicants from non-English
officer verifying the need for a waiver. Waiver of the $90 international speaking countries must present a TOEFL score of at least 550 paper-
application fee is not available. based, 80 Internet-based, an IELTS score of at least 6.0 overall band or a
PTE Academic score of 53 to be admitted to graduate studies and receive
With the approval of the degree granting unit providing admission, the documents necessary to apply for a visa. An applicant may be exempt
admission to graduate studies normally remains valid for one year from from the English Language Proficiency requirements by completing all
the term of acceptance with one $50 or $90 (as appropriate) application credits of a baccalaureate degree or higher in the United States or scoring
fee. Admission deferral requests must be made before the start of the a 400 or 146 (on new scale) or higher on the Verbal section of the GRE.
term of the original application. An extension to the one-year time limit Additionally, applicants who are citizens of the following countries will be
may be granted, if requested by the applicant in writing and approved by exempt from the English Language Proficiency requirement for admission
the degree granting unit. and considered English Language Proficiency (ELP) Verified:
Departments may have admission requirements in addition to those American Samoa

of the University. In such cases, higher departmental requirements
Australia
supersede those of the University. While an application for admission may
Bahamas
be considered with unofficial test scores and uploaded transcripts (by
departmental discretion), official test scores and transcripts are required Barbados
for enrollment. The official test scores and transcripts will be compared Belize
to any unofficial documents used for admission. If discrepancies are Canada (except Quebec)
identified, the admission may be rescinded. Dominica
The normal requirement for admission to graduate studies is a scholastic Grenada
record which, over at least the last two years of full-time academic study Grand Cayman
in a degree program, gives evidence of the applicants ability to do Guyana
successful graduate level work. An applicant whose academic record Ireland
is not satisfactory, or who is changing fields of study, may be required
Jamaica
to take additional work in preparation for graduate study. Such work will
normally be arranged in conference with the graduate advisor or the head Liberia
of the students major department. Before accepting a student for graduate New Zealand
study, a department may require that the student pass a comprehensive Trinidad/Tobago
examination covering the basic undergraduate work in that field. United Kingdom
To allow time for processing, application forms should be filed at least six U.S. Pacific Trust
weeks prior to the opening of the semester. Admission to graduate studies
Some departments reserve the right to require a TOEFL/IELTS/PTE
cannot be completed until all the credentials requested in the application
Academic score even though it may be waived by one of the above
form have been received and evaluated.
criteria. NOTE: Applicants from these countries will be considered ELP
In addition to the records sent to the Office of Admissions, an applicant Verified, but must still follow the ELP Certification process to serve as
should have in his/her possession a copy of his/her record for use in Teaching Assistants.
conferences with the graduate advisor or graduate faculty in his/her
Official TOEFL scores are reported directly by the Educational Testing
department. An applicant, otherwise qualified for admission to graduate
Service to Texas A&M University using institution code 6003. The
studies, may not be approved in instances where the facilities and staff
30 Admission
departmental code is not necessary. IELTS scores should be sent Prospective Student Centers
electronically from the test center to:
Texas A&M University has eight Prospective Student Centers throughout
Admissions Processing the state. You can meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor
Texas A&M University or a financial aid advisor and learn more about academic programs,
P.O. Box 40002 admissions, financial aid and scholarships, housing, and student services
College Station, TX 77842-4002 at Texas A&M University. Call the Prospective Student Center (PSC)
nearest you to set up an appointment to learn more about your future at
PTE Academic scores must be assigned to Texas A&M University
Texas A&M.
electronically via the PTE score reporting website. To send your scores,
log in to the Pearson portal and follow the steps online. Aggieland Prospective Student Center
Postbaccalaureate Non-degree Status (G6) Texas A&M University
1
109 John J. Koldus Building

Application for postbaccalaureate non-degree classification requires a
1265 TAMU
completed application form (http://www.applytexas.org), a statement
College Station, TX 77843-1265
about the applicants need for the proposed coursework at Texas A&M
(979) 458-0950
University and his or her ability to successfully complete that coursework,
admissions@tamu.edu
the required application processing fee and a complete, official transcript
showing completion of a baccalaureate degree. An applicant for 1
postbaccalaureate non-degree classification must indicate a department
Brazos Valley Contact Information
of affiliation when he/she applies. Admission to postbaccalaureate 217 John J. Koldus Building
non-degree classification requires departmental approval along with 1265 TAMU
approval of the Office of Admissions. Admission to postbaccalaureate non- College Station, TX 77843-1265
degree status (G6) normally remains valid for one year from the date of (979) 458-0966
acceptance.
Central Texas Regional Prospective Student
Enrollment of a postbaccalaureate non-degree student may be limited by 1
Center
college or departmental policies.
Visit http://admissions.tamu.edu/psc for contact information.
Postbaccalaureate non-degree classification is intended for a student with
a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education. Corpus Christi Regional Prospective Student
1
If at a later date, a postbaccalaureate non-degree student decides to
Center
pursue a graduate degree, the student must understand that limitations 5262 South Staples, Suite 115
may be placed on coursework taken while in G6 status. Specifically, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
the student must understand that a college or a department may (361) 289-7905
decide whether or not to accept any G6 work toward the students
graduate degree; however, with the approval of the students graduate Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Prospective
1
advisory committee, the department head and the Office of Graduate Student Center
and Professional Studies, a maximum of 12 credit hours taken in
3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Suite 273
postbaccalaureate non-degree status may be used on a students degree
Arlington, TX 76018
plan. Admission to postbaccalaureate non-degree status does not
(817) 375-0960
establish eligibility for admission to degree-seeking status.
A postbaccalaureate non-degree classification application is handled on a Houston Regional Prospective Student Center
1
first come, first served basis. An application submitted within one month of
registration may not be processed in time to begin that semester or term.
1225 North Loop West, Suite 200
Enrollment of a G6 student in courses may be limited by college and Houston, TX 77008
departmental policies. Each postbaccalaureate non-degree student must (713) 454-1990
be reviewed by his or her department of affiliation for continuation at the 1
end of each semester. Laredo Regional Prospective Student Center
107 Calle Del Norte, Suite 102
A postbaccalaureate non-degree student must maintain at least a 3.000
Laredo, TX 78041
GPR on all coursework attempted to remain eligible to register. University
(956) 795-0412
departments and colleges may have additional and higher requirements.
For a scholastically deficient postbaccalaureate non-degree student, the Rio Grande Valley Regional Prospective
1
students home department shall determine eligibility, and the department Student Center
is responsible for placing a registration block on the student. 5277 North 23rd St.
McAllen, TX 78504
A postbaccalaureate non-degree status normally is not available to an
(956) 683-8647
international student.
31
San Antonio Regional Prospective Student most convenient locations to take either the GRE or GMAT, prospective
1 applicants should contact the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ,
Center or the Graduate Admission Council. All applicants to Mays Business
40 NE Loop 410, Suite 605 School (MBA, EMBA, MS, MRE, PhD) should refer to the website
San Antonio, TX 78216 http://mays.tamu.edu and use the Mays online application system.
(210) 212-7016 Applicants to programs in the Health Science Center should refer to
the website http://www.tamhsc.edu/prospective/contacts.html and use
http://admissions.tamu.edu the designated application systems.
Readmission to Graduate and Applicants who do not possess a degree considered to be equivalent to a
Professional Studies U.S. bachelors degree or higher will be denied admission.
1
(A student who has previously enrolled in Graduate and Professional Se habla espaol
Studies at Texas A&M University.)
1. A returning graduate student (G6, G7, G8) who has attended Texas
College/School Specific
A&M University within the past 12 months will not have to submit an Information
application for readmission.
2. An application from a returning graduate student (G6, G7, G8) who College of Dentistry (p. 31)
has not attended Texas A&M for a period of over one year will be School of Law (p. 34)
sent to the respective department for approval before the student is College of Medicine (p. 35)
readmitted.
Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy (p. 37)
3. The department, college, or Office of Graduate and Professional
School of Public Health (p. 38)
Studies is responsible for placing academic or administrative blocks.
The Office of Admissions will check for blocks before a student is College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (p. 38)
readmitted.
College of Dentistry
Regular Admission Status
Admission to graduate programs at Texas A&M University is evaluated College of Dentistry (Cert./MS)
by individual degree programs. The overall admission criteria for the Category Requirement
University are based on the entire record of the applicant and availability of
Application Fee Postdoctoral Dental Matching
departmental resources. The items considered include:
Program (Match), Postdoctoral
holding an accredited baccalaureate degree (of at least three years) Application Support Service (PASS)
from a college, institution or university of recognized standing, or its applications required for some
equivalent, guarantees consideration for admission, programs
$35 non-refundable fee
an official score on a standardized test is required unless otherwise
$100 non-refundable fee is
specified by the graduate program to which an applicant is applying.
required of international applicants
A program can request exceptions to the Office of Graduate and
Professional Studies. The scores can only be evaluated in a manner Previous Degree Requirements vary for specific
which complies with Chapter 51, Subchapter W of the Texas graduate programs
Education Code, Admissions and Scholarship policies for Graduate Official transcript of all
and Professional Programs, undergraduate and graduate work
from previously attended institutions
transcripts, official transcript (with degree confirmation),
Undergraduate Cumulative GPA A minimum total GPA of 2.7 and
letters of recommendation,
a record of study and experience
professional and/or academic experience and performance,
which is predictive of success in
promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research advanced education; for some
satisfactorily, programs, acceptable scores on the
adequate preparation to enter graduate school in the specific discipline National Board Examination
or field of study, Graduate Record Examination Acceptable scores required on GRE
Statement of Purpose essay. (GRE) or on other national tests approved
by graduate program
In addition to the above University admission requirements, some
colleges, departments and programs require indicators of success, such
as a portfolio or personal interview. Each applicant is directed to check the
specific program admission requirements and deadlines.
During 20172018, the GRE and GMAT will be given at various centers,
including Texas A&M University, throughout the United States and in
other countries. The GRE is also offered by computer at Texas A&M
University which allows a more rapid score reporting. To determine the
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1 1
International Requirements Test of English as a Foreign International Requirements At least 90 SCHs from a fully
Language (TOEFL): Minimum score accredited college or university in
of 550 Paper; 213 Computer based; the U.S. or its territories including
80 or higher Internet based specific subject requirements
Score a 6.0 overall band score Degree preferred
on the Academic Module of the Test of English as a Foreign
International English Language (IEL) Language (TOEFL): Minimum score
Testing Exam of 550 Paper; 213 Computer based;
Educational Credential Evaluators, 80 or higher Internet based
Inc. (ECE): International applicants Score a 6.0 overall band score
required to have independent grade on the Academic Module of the
audit conducted by ECE International English Language (IEL)
Other Requirements Approval for admission from the Testing Exam
Program Admissions Committee and Other Requirements Letter of recommendation (LOR)
the Associate Dean for Research from practicing dentist, health
and Graduate Studies professional advisor or committee;
also interview; comprehensive
1
In order to be admitted to graduate and professional studies at Texas biographical sketch; observation of
A&M University, submit international transcripts translated in English a general dentist; and community
by a certified English translator, which can usually be accomplished at service experiences
the nearest American Embassy in the students country. International
1
transcripts for all Health Science Center (HSC) components are In order to be admitted to graduate and professional studies at Texas
evaluated by and any required fees are paid to the Texas A&M A&M University, submit international transcripts translated in English
University International Student Services (http://iss.tamu.edu). by a certified English translator, which can usually be accomplished at
College of Dentistry (DDS) transcripts for all Health Science Center (HSC) components are
evaluated by and any required fees are paid to the Texas A&M
Category Requirement University International Student Services (http://iss.tamu.edu/).
Application Fee Texas Medical and Dental Schools
Application Service (TMDSAS) Taking the Dental Admission Test (DAT)
# $75 for the first school for Texas
residents The applicant should take the DAT in the spring or summer prior to
For non-Texas residents: ADEA applying. The DAT is offered at Prometric Testing Centers with locations
American Association of Dental throughout the country. The DAT is administered on computer almost
Schools Application Service every day of the week. An applicant with below average scores on the test
(AADSAS) may wish to retake the test in order to become more competitive. A 90-day
# $238 for the first dental school waiting period is required before re-testing.
College of Dentistry Secondary
Other resources include the Dental Admissions Testing Program (http://
Application for non-Texas residents
www.ada.org/en/education-careers/dental-admission-test).
only
# $50 non-refundable fee Application Procedures
Previous Degree Not required but current
competitive level dictates BA or BS The college participates in the Texas Medical and Dental Schools
from accredited college or university Application Service (TMDSAS). This central processing service allows the
prior to matriculation applicant to apply to any or all of the three dental schools in the State of
Official transcript of all Texas. The TMDSAS accepts and processes all materials of the primary
undergraduate and graduate work application for admission to the Doctor of Dental Surgery program only.
from previously attended institutions Texas Residents MUST apply through the TMDSAS.
Undergraduate Cumulative GPA Completion of required courses The college participates in the American Association of Dental
with GPA as high as possible (90 Schools Application Service (AADSAS) for out-of-state students.
SCHs minimum; BA or BS degree Out-of-state applicants who apply through AADSAS must also apply
recommended); admission is using the College of Dentistry application available online at Banner
competitive Admissions Management Framework (https://bamf.tamhsc.edu/2/?
Dental Admission Test (DAT) Official scores required wicket:bookmarkablePage=:bamf2.web.Auth.LoginPage) (BAMF).
To apply to the program leading to the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree,

the applicant should:
Access full information and the online application at the website

for:
The Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service
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702 Colorado, Suite 6.400 The application for admission to the College of Dentistry may be
Austin, Texas 78701 strengthened by the following:
http://www.tmdsas.com
keep the GPA as high as possible
Applicants needing assistance or who have no Internet access
may contact the TMDSAS: make above average scores in all areas of the DAT
Telephone: (512) 499-4785 upper-division biological science courses similar to those taken by the
Fax: (512) 499-4786 first-year dental students
Timetable for filing application: give careful attention to details in filing the application - apply early
Earliest date: May 1, year prior to desired admission assure your personal statement explains your motivation for pursuing
Latest date: Application deadline is September 30 in year prior to dentistry, including personal and academic achievements, hardships
desired admission overcome and other factors that affected personal or academic
progress
Application Fees: The TMDSAS has a variable fee based upon the
observation in a general practice dental office is required
number of schools for which you apply. The College of Dentistry
requires a secondary application but charges no additional participate in activities to improve manual dexterity and imaginative,
processing fee. creative ability
take advantage of opportunities for community service
It is to the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible. The evaluate and be able to articulate your skills, abilities, attitudes, etc., to
TMDSAS online application is accessible beginning May 1 of the determine if you are motivated to make the commitment required for a
application cycle. The Office of Recruitment and Admissions strongly career in dentistry
advises that you submit your application by late August. Selection for
interviews begins in July, and this requires a transmitted complete Comprehensive Review of Application
application. TMDSAS will not transmit incomplete applications to the
participating dental schools. A definition of the completed application is A comprehensive (whole-file review) of the application is performed to
available on the TMDSAS website. The TMDSAS may take 4 to 6 weeks reveal characteristics critical to the practice of dentistry, factors that
to process the application before sending it to the dental college. indicate success in the dental curriculum that are not evident from
academic history or standardized test performance and potential for future
The College of Dentistry requires the submission of a secondary contributions to the dental profession. They include:
application in addition to the primary application. This application
can be accessed from links on the TMDSAS website or motivation to pursue a career in dentistry
at the application site BAMF (https://bamf.tamhsc.edu/2/? involvement in community service
wicket:bookmarkablePage=:bamf2.web.Auth.LoginPage). observation or involvement in a dental office or clinic
involvement in a summer pre-dental preparatory program
The application for admission is not complete until the secondary
application is submitted. letters of evaluation
communication capabilities including writing (as evidenced in personal
Required Interview statement) and conversational English proficiency
An interview is required. The applicant may be asked to come for an the applicants ability to contribute to the diversity of the class including
interview with the Admissions Committee. Interviews are scheduled by the their race or ethnicity, socioeconomic background, talents, life skills
Office of Recruitment and Admissions. Although an official interview is not and experiences and special attributes
granted to all applicants, the college gladly provides complete information region in Texas in which applicant resides
and counseling for all prospective students. Visits to the campus for residence in a Texas county designated as underserved by dental
conferences and observations of the facilities can be arranged during health professionals
spring and summer months. employment while attending college
Basis for Accepting Students preparation to attend and succeed in post-secondary education
parents educational background
The quality of academic achievement is the first point of consideration. applicant is first college attendee in his/her immediate family
The grade point average (GPA) and the Dental Admission Test (DAT)
history of extreme hardship
are the primary factors used in this evaluation. The interview with the
Admissions Committee gives the opportunity for evaluation of noncognitive leadership positions held in societies or organizations
factors. Preference is given to residents of Texas and the surrounding evidence of diverse cultural experience
states that do not have a college of dentistry. Consideration of any factors multilingual capabilities
that may have impacted academic or personal history is important in
interview selection and final acceptance decisions. Consideration is also Becoming More Competitive as a Re-applicant
given to how the student may contribute to the diversity of the class.
All re-applicants must be enrolled in coursework to be considered as
Additionally, applicants seeking to enter the dental school must be able
a competitive candidate. We recommend taking post-baccalaureate
to perform the essential functions required to complete the curriculum
coursework in the biological sciences to further prepare for the dental
successfully.
school curriculum, keep current with study skills and prove to the
Improving Chances for Admission Admissions Committee the applicants motivation and preparedness
(for example: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry II, microbiology,
histology, neuroscience, cell and molecular biology, immunology).
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Re-applicants need to critically review their applications for areas that The Integrated Doctor of Dental Surgery
may need further work: biological science coursework, DAT scores,
GPA, community service and volunteer work, and general dental office (DDS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
shadowing experience.
Admission Requirements
Re-applicants should continue to participate in shadowing and on-
going volunteer activities during the application cycle. Admission into this combined program requires that the applicants
are accepted into the DDS program first, and then make a separate
Re-applicants who follow this advice to improve their academic
application to the PhD program. The applicant completes the forms
background and general application will be more competitive than
with additional information on the areas of research interest, academic
those with little change from year to year.
background, GRE scores, and prerequisite courses, academic honors,
Working in a dental office alone will not improve the applicants research experiences, and the names of three referees. Recommendation
competitiveness. forms are specifically designed with questions on the applicants scholarly
aptitude, including intellectual, problem-solving, and creative skills. The
More Information style of questions resembles that used on National Institute of Health/
For up to date information, please go to the College of Dentistry (http:// National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH/NIDCR)
bcd.tamhsc.edu/admissions/ddsadmissions.html). Select the section on Career Development applications. Applicants use Apply Texas, which
Questions and Answers About Admissions to quickly access updated is an all-inclusive site for graduate programs in the State of Texas.
information and resources to further your knowledge of the admissions All applicants will be interviewed by the Graduate Program Director.
process. Go directly to Procedure for Application if you need specific Applicants must be accepted into both degree programs (DDS and PhD).
directions on how to apply. To aid in planning and as a gauge for how you For more information, go to Graduate Program in Medical Sciences (http://
may compare to the average entering student, access the statistics in the bcd.tamhsc.edu/bms/gradprogram) and see the section The Degree of
snapshots of the recent entering classes. Doctor of Philosophy in this catalog.
Texas residents MUST apply through the Texas Medical and Dental
Schools Application Service (TMDSAS). To access the full information and
School of Law
the online application, please visit TMDSAS (http://www.tmdsas.com).
School of Law (JD)
Out-of-state applicants have three options. They may apply through the
Category Requirement
TMDSAS, through the American Association of Dental Schools Application
Service (AADSAS), or with the application packet (http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/ Application Fee $55 non-refundable fee
admissions/applications.html). Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or
higher from a regionally accredited
Please note: Out-of-state applicants who apply through the American college or university (degrees from
Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) MUST also institutions outside the U.S. are
submit the College of Dentistry application. evaluated for equivalency to U.S.
degrees)
If you have further questions, you may contact the Office of Recruitment
and Admissions by email at admissions-bcd@bcd.tamhsc.edu Undergraduate Cumulative GPA No Minimum
(bcd@bcd.tamhsc.edu) or by telephone at (214) 828-8231. Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Official LSAT scores required (no
more than five years old)
Texas A&M University College of Dentistry International Requirements
1
Transcript evaluations must be
Office of Recruitment and Admissions performed by the Credential
3302 Gaston Ave., Room 525 Assembly Service (CAS) provided
Dallas, Texas 75246-2013 by the Law School Admission
Council (LSAC)
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Other Requirements Test of English as a Foreign
Duration Language (TOEFL): Minimum score
of 100 Internet based; no more than
4 years (includes 3 summer sessions) 2 years old
D1 Biomedical Sciences and Pre-clinical Dentistry A personal statement and resume
D2 Pre-clinical Dentistry Supporting addenda (including
D3 and D4 Clinical Dentistry Character and Fitness Disclosure
requirements)
(For specific information about the DDS curriculum, please contact the A complete CAS report:
Office of Academic Affairs.) # All post-secondary transcripts;
evaluations as required
Requirements # A minimum of 2 letters of
Dental Admissions Test (DAT), 90 semester hours (minimum; BS recommendation (LOR), no more
degree recommended), specific course requirements (see below) than 3 letters; an applicant may
submit an LSAC evaluation in lieu
Application Deadline: September 30
of the 1 additional LOR to achieve a
Start Term: Fall total of 3 LORs/evaluations
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The law school enrolls first-year students in the fall of each academic year. residency, multilingualism, exposure to diverse cultural experiences,
Applicants to the law school are not required to complete any specific and any other consideration deemed necessary to accomplish its stated
pre-law curriculum or coursework. Applicants are encouraged to choose mission in the evaluation process.
a course of study that emphasizes writing, analytical thinking, problem
solving and critical reading. Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, Texas
A&M School of Law reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant
The law school requires that an applicant for admission receive a who, in the judgment of the admissions committee, appears to be unfit in
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university character to engage in the study or practice of law.
prior to enrollment. An applicants prior academic record and performance
on the LSAT are important criteria in evaluating his or her aptitude for legal Tuition Deposits
study as well as potential for success on the bar examination and in other
Upon notice of acceptance, applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable
professional endeavors. Applicants are encouraged to visit our website
deposit to reserve a seat in the upcoming class. Deposits are credited
at http://law.tamu.edu/prospective/admissions for the most updated
toward tuition charges. In compliance with the statement of good
information concerning law school admission.
admissions practices by the Law School Admission Council, no deposit is
required before April 1. Admitted students will be notified of specific seat
Formal Application deposit deadlines. Failure to submit these deposits in a timely manner will
Please submit the following as part of your entering JD application: result in revocation of the admission offer.
Completed and signed electronic application form (available at International Students

LSAC.org (http://www.lsac.org))
$55 non-refundable application fee Applicants who have received some or all of their post-secondary
education in a foreign country must complete the standard application
Personal statement not to exceed two double-spaced pages
and submit all foreign transcripts through LSAC CAS. TOEFL reports
Rsum demonstrating proficiency in English must also be submitted directly to
LSAC. More information on the application process may be found on our
Once your electronic application form has been submitted online, the
website.
Office of Admissions will automatically request an official copy of your
CAS/LSAT report from LSAC. The following items must be a part of your
report before it will be released to Texas A&M Law:
Transfer Students
Students who have satisfactorily completed a substantial portion of the
A reportable LSAT score
traditional first year curriculum at an American Bar Association (ABA)
All post-secondary transcripts accredited law school may apply for admission as advanced students.
At least two letters of recommendation (LORs). No more than 3 LORs Information about admission and the transferring of credits from another
can be included in a CAS report for Texas A&M Law. An applicant ABA approved law school is available on the law school website.
may submit an LSAC evaluation in lieu of the additional LOR to
achieve a total of 3 LORs/evaluations Visiting Students
. Students in good standing at another law school may apply for admission
as a visiting student. Students may visit for any semester or an entire
Admissions Decisions academic year. The application procedures for visiting students may be
found on the law school website.
Texas A&M University School of Law accepts applications on a rolling
basis. For applicants whose application files are complete by our priority
deadline, February 1st, the Admissions Committee will make every effort
College of Medicine
to provide decision and tuition waiver information before the first traditional
law school seat deposit deadline, April 1st. College of Medicine (MD and MD/PhD)
We have a recommended application deadline of March 31st and a final Application Fee MD
deadline of July 8th. However, Texas A&M University School of Law # Texas Medical and Dental Schools
can make no guarantees that seats and financial assistance will still Application Service (TMDSAS) -
be available at the latter point of the cycle. To maximize your chances $140 non-refundable fee for all
of admission and consideration for tuition waivers, we encourage you applicants regardless of the number
to apply by our priority or recommended deadline. The Admissions of school designations
Committee will give careful consideration to applications until the entering MD/PhD
class is full. # American Medical College
Application Service (AMCAS) - $160
In addition to considering traditional academic achievements and for the first school. Additional school
aptitude, the admissions committee will take into consideration evidence designations are $37 each.
of achievement in various undertakings such as graduate study, Both Programs
employment, extracurricular activities and community service. # College of Medicine Secondary
Application - $60 non-refundable fee
Texas A&M School of Law values diversity of persons and diversity of
views and will consider factors such as ethnic heritage, socioeconomic
background, status as a first generation college graduate, geographic
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Previous Degree At least 90 SCHs from a fully Other Requirements MD

accredited college or university in # One Health Professions
the U.S. or its territories including Committee Packet or Two individual
specific subject requirements letters of evaluation
Baccalaureate degree preferred # Highly recommended that
before enrolling. evaluators be current or former
Official transcript of all professors
undergraduate and graduate # Three letters of recommendation
coursework. (LOR), at least one of which is from
Undergraduate Cumulative GPA Completion of set core curriculum a research mentor
with competitive GPA MD/PhD
Admission is highly competitive # Three letters of evaluation
Medical College Admission Test MD including at least one letter from a
(MCAT) # Official score required. The research mentor
Association of American Medical # Please review all admission
Colleges (AAMC) must report all requirements on the MD/PhD
administrations of the MCAT directly Application Information website at
to TMDSAS. https://medicine.tamhsc.edu/md-
#The MCAT must have been taken phd/prospective/index.html
no earlier than five years before the Both Programs
expected date of enrollment. # Personal interview required and
invitations based on the strengths
American Medical College MD/PhD
assessed in the screening process.
Application Service (AMCAS) #Applicants must complete the
Partnership for Primary Care Entrance into the College of
primary AMCAS application and
complete the COM Secondary Medicine is assured at the time
Application. To submit a complete of entrance into one of the seven
Texas A&M System partner
secondary application, M.D./
universities provided student has:
Ph.D. applicants must answer the
# A high school GPA of at least a
section of supplemental questions
3.50
specifically directed to applicants of
# Be predicted to graduate in the top
the program.
10% of high school class
#Applicants will not be considered
# Present a SAT score of at least
for evaluation until the AMCAS
1200 or an ACT score of at least a
and COM secondary application
26.
are complete and three letters of
Students selected into the program
recommendation are received.
must maintain a yearly cumulative
Applicants who want to be
GPA of 3.50 while in college and
considered for the M.D. only
complete the required courses for
program must submit a TMDSAS
medical school.
application in addition to the AMCAS
Students must meet the 500/125
application. Please note: Applicants
MCAT score requirement.
cannot apply to the M.D. only
Students must complete
program through AMCAS.
1 undergraduate degree before
International Requirements Consideration is given only to
enrolling into the College of
applicants who are U.S. permanent
Medicine
residents (Green Card Bearers) or
who are in the process of gaining New Row
U.S. permanent residency and 1
In order to be admitted to graduate and professional studies at Texas
officially receive U.S. permanent
A&M University, submit international transcripts translated in English
residency by the time or medical
by a certified English translator, which can usually be accomplished at
school enrollment
At least 90 semester credit hours
transcripts for all Health Science Center (HSC) components are
from a fully accredited college
evaluated by and any required fees are paid to the Texas A&M
or university in the U.S. or its
University International Student Services (http://iss.tamu.edu/).
territories including specific course
requirements.
Baccalaureate degree preferred The Degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD)
before enrolling from a fully Length: 4 years
accredited college or university in
the U.S.
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General Admissions Requirements Specialization, Program of Study: Medicine
At least 90 credit hours of undergraduate coursework, preferably a Specialization, Program of Study: Medicine and PhD, please review the
baccalaureate degree, at a U.S. accredited college or university MD/PhD catalog information (p. 1071).
50 credit hours of prerequisite courses in English, Statistics, Biology,
Degree: MD
Biochemistry, General and Organic Chemistry and Physics
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) Degree: MD/PhD
Application via the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application
Contact (MD program):
Service (TMDSAS) and the American Medical College Application
Service (AMCAS) for the MD/PhD program College of Medicine Office of Admissions
College of Medicine Secondary Application Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Criminal Background Check with results deemed favorable 8447 State Highway 47
Bryan, Texas 77807
Selection Factors (979) 436-0237
admissions@medicine.tamhsc.edu
Intellectual capacity, record of academic achievement, and
performance on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) Contact (MD/PhD program):
Interpersonal and communication skills, integrity, maturity, motivation,
College of Medicine - Office of Graduate Studies
medical exposure and demonstrated compassion
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
*MD/PhD program requires significant research experience. Please
8447 State Highway 47
review the full admission requirements on the following site: https://
Bryan, Texas 77807
medicine.tamhsc.edu/md-phd/prospective/index.html.
(979) 436-0314
Undergraduate Course Requirements
Irma Lerma Rangel College of
For more information, please review Undergraduate Course Requirements
at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/admissions/apply/index.html. Pharmacy
General 8 semester hrs (or 12 quarter hrs.) 8 Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
Biology (with
labs) (PharmD)
1
Advanced 6 semester hrs (or 9 quarter hrs.) 6 Category Requirement
Biological Application Fee Pharmacy College Admission
Sciences Service Application (PharmCAS) fee
General 8 semester hrs (or 12 quarter hrs.) 8 ($150 for the first pharmacy school
Chemistry and increases for each additional
(with labs) school)
Organic 8 semester hrs (or 12 quarter hrs.) 8 Supplemental Application fee
Chemistry ($100 non-refundable)
(with labs) Previous Degree Degree not required
General 8 semester hrs (or 12 quarter hrs.) 8 Minimum of 72 SCHs college credit
Physics (with from a regionally-accredited college
labs) or university
Math-Based 3 semester hrs (or 5 quarter hrs.) 3 Official transcripts from each
Statistics academic institution attended
English 6 semester hrs (or 9 quarter hrs.) 6 Undergraduate Cumulative GPA Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or
higher and
Total Semester Credit Hours 47
Pharmacy College Admission Test Minimum composite score of 40
1
3 semester hrs. or 5 quarter hrs. of Biochemistry is required and (PCAT) percentile
may be used towards fulfillment of the Advanced Biological Sciences
requirement.
MD Application Deadline: October 1
MD/PhD Application Deadline: Please review the Application Information

on the following website: https://medicine.tamhsc.edu/md-phd/prospective/
index.html
MD Start Term: Last week in July of any given year
MD/PhD Start Term: Last week in May

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1
International Requirements Test of English as a Foreign Previous Degree MPH/MHA/PhD - Must hold
Language (TOEFL) baccalaureate degree or higher from
550 Paper; or 213 Computer- a regionally accredited college or
based; or 80 Internet based university (degrees from institutions
Official transcript(s) from all outside the US are evaluated for
colleges or universities attended equivalency to US degree)
with an original signature of a school DrPH - Must hold masters
official or an original school seal (If degree or higher from a regionally
transcripts are in a language other accredited college or university
than English, an official translation (degrees from institutions
from the school, a recognized outside the US are evaluated for
translator or translation verified equivalency to US degree)
by a United States Embassy or Cumulative GPA A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is
Consulate must accompany the preferred
native language transcript) Admission Test Official scores required for the GRE
Other Requirements Personal interview required or on other national tests approved
Three PharmCAS recommendation by the graduate program
forms are required from an International Requirements All international applicants must
applicant. Prospective students
submit their international academic
should submit two recommendations
credentials to World Education
from college professors, and one Services (WES) for a course
from an employer, advisor, or by course evaluation and US
college or university administrator equivalency determination
(mentor or teaching assistant All international applicants must
recommendation forms are show English language proficiency
not accepted). Please see the by meeting one of the following
PharmCAS school page for further requirements below:
clarification. # Graduate Record Examination
1 (GRE) verbal score of 153 or higher
In order to be admitted to graduate and professional studies at
# International English Language
Texas A&M University, submit international transcripts translated
Testing System (IELTS) band score
in English by a certified English translator, which can usually be
of 7.0 or higher
accomplished at the nearest American Embassy in the students
# The Test of English as a Foreign
country. International transcripts for all Health Science Center (HSC)
Language (TOEFL) of 95 on internet
components are evaluated by and any required fees are paid to
based examination
the Texas A&M University International Student Services (http://
international.tamu.edu/iss). Other Requirements Three Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Curriculum Vita or Resume
School of Public Health Official Transcripts
Interview (only MHA and doctoral
School of Public Health (MPH, MHA, PhD programs)
and DrPH)
Application Fee Schools of Public Health
College of Veterinary Medicine
Application Service (SOPHAS) and Biomedical Sciences
$120 non-refundable fee
For MHA, application through College of Veterinary Medicine and
Healthcare Administration,
Management & Policy Centralized Biomedical Sciences (DVM)
Application Service (HAMPCAS), Category Requirement
$115 fee.
Application Fee $75 non-refundable fee
$140 non-refundable fee to
Texas Medical and Dental Schools
Application Service (TMDSAS)
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Previous Degree An applicant is expected to have Preprofessional Course Requirements

completed at least 42 hours of
coursework before submitting an The minimal number of college or university credits required for admission
application. Applicants must have into the professional curriculum is 56 semester hours. Applicants must
56 hours prior to admission into the have completed or have in progress approximately 42 credit hours
professional program. Applicants during the semester they make application. Because there is no specific
are requested to have the majority degree associated with the preprofessional study plan, students are
of their science prerequisites encouraged to pursue a specific degree program that meets his/her
completed by the semester of individual interest. To be eligible for the Bachelor of Science degree at
application. Texas A&M University, certain requirements must be met (see University
Core Curriculum requirements). We strongly encourage that courses
Undergraduate Cumulative GPA Minimum of all of the following: 2.90
be chosen with a counselor at the applicants institution, or through
overall, 3.10 last 45 SCH, and 2.90
contact with an academic advisor at the College of Veterinary Medicine &
overall sciences. Completion of set
Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, (979) 862-1169.
core curriculum with GPA as high as
possible.
Life Sciences
Graduate Record Examination Official scores required
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
(GRE)
1 Select one of the following: 4
International Requirements Priority consideration is given
VTPB 405 Biomedical Microbiology
to qualified applicants who are
residents of Texas and U.S. citizens, BIOL 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology
or residents of Texas who live in BIOL 206 Introductory Microbiology
the U.S. under a visa permitting GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics 3
permanent residence. or GENE 320/ or Biomedical Genetics
Other Requirements Application interview at the option of BIMS 320
the Selection Committee Select one of the following: 3
1 ANSC 318 Feeds and Feeding
In order to be admitted to graduate and professional studies at Texas
A&M University, submit international transcripts translated in English ANSC 320 Animal Nutrition and Feeding
by a certified English translator, which can usually be accomplished at NUTR 303/ Principles of Animal Nutrition ((ANSC 303/
the nearest American Embassy in the students country. International ANSC 303 NUTR 303))
transcripts for all Health Science Center (HSC) components are Chemical/Physical Sciences and Mathematics
evaluated by and any required fees are paid to the Texas A&M CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
University International Student Services (http://iss.tamu.edu/). & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4
Admission RequirementsProfessional & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory II
Curriculum CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4
The admission recommendations and requirements are reconsidered & CHEM 237 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory
annually out of phase with this graduate and professional catalog. The CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 4
student is encouraged to contact the College of Veterinary Medicine & & CHEM 238 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Biomedical Sciences or visit our website at http://vetmed.tamu.edu for Select one of the following: 3
the most updated specific information concerning professional veterinary STAT 301 Introduction to Biometry
medical program admissions.
STAT 302 Statistical Methods
There is no separate curriculum in preveterinary medicine; therefore, a STAT 303 Statistical Methods
student entering Texas A&M University, who is interested in a career in PHYS 201 College Physics 8
veterinary medicine, must choose a specific course of study offered by one & PHYS 202 and College Physics
of the colleges of the University. BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I (Fall course) 3
The student should select a curriculum in which the preprofessional course or VTPB 489 or Special Topics in...
recommendations listed below can be completed as well as pursue a Non-sciences
degree in another field in the event that admission into the professional ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
curriculum in veterinary medicine is not achieved. Select one of the following: 3
Counsel for students who wish to qualify for the professional curriculum COMM 203 Public Speaking
in veterinary medicine is available in the College of Veterinary Medicine COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication
& Biomedical Sciences regardless of the curriculum in which the student COMM 325 Persuasion
is registered. Students currently attending Texas A&M University are ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
encouraged to contact the Office of Professional School Advising for more
PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3
information.
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Additional Preprofessional Course

Recommendations
A required preprofessional course must have a final grade of C or better.
Students may take the preprofessional required courses at any accredited

institution of higher education. However, the course must be equivalent in
subject content and credits to its counterpart at Texas A&M University.
To be a qualified applicant, 42 semester hours of the preprofessional

course requirements must be completed or in progress during the fall
semester in which application is made. All preprofessional required
courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester.
Formal Application
Applications are available online through our website at http://
vetmed.tamu.edu/dvm after May 1 of each year and must be submitted
on or before 5 p.m. (CST) September 30 in order to receive consideration
for the succeeding fall class. Additional application information may be
obtained by calling the Deans Office at (979) 862-1169 or on the website
http://vetmed.tamu.edu.
Grade Point Ratio

The applicant must have a minimum or better for all of the following grade
point ratios: 2.90 overall, 3.10 during the last 45 semester credits
completed, and 2.90 overall sciences.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Applicants must take the GRE on or before September 30. Failure
to do so may disqualify the applicant for consideration during the
current cycle. Please refer to our website at http://vetmed.tamu.edu for
further information. In accordance with Texas A&M University Office
of Admissions policy, GRE scores more than 5 years old will not be
accepted.
International Admission Status

Non-degree Status International Students
A postbaccalaureate non-degree status student (G6 classification)
must meet the graduate English Language Proficiency requirements
unless he/she is included in one of the following categories:
1. A postbaccalaureate non-degree status student admitted to Texas

A&M under a special arrangement approved by the Associate Vice
President for Academic Services or a Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) that postpones the English Language Proficiency requirements
for the duration of the program. (For this category, the students
Departmental Graduate Advisor must request the postponement
through the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.)
2. A reciprocal educational exchange program student admitted to Texas
A&M through the Study Abroad Programs Office. (For this category,
postponement of the English proficiency requirement for the duration
of the reciprocal educational exchange program will be done by the
Office of Admissions.) Please contact Study Abroad Programs for
additional information about this type of student.
An appeal for a postbaccalaureate international non-degree status student

should be made through the Departmental Graduate Advisor.
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Board of Regents and Administrative Officers

Board of Regents Dean, School of Public Health - Jay Maddock
Cliff Thomas, Chairman - Victoria Dean, College of Science - Meigan Aronson
Elaine Mendoza, Vice Chairman - San Antonio Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - Eleanor
M. Green
Phil Adams - Bryan/College Station
Dean, Texas A&M University Libraries - David H. Carlson
Robert L. "Bob" Albritton - Fort Worth
Dean, Texas A&M University at Qatar - Csar O. Malav
Anthony G. Buzbee - Houston
***
Morris E. Foster - Austin
Senior Vice President, Texas A&M University Health Science Center
William "Bill" Mahomes, Jr. - Dallas (interim) - Paul E. Ogden
Judy Morgan - Texarkana Vice Provost - Michael J. Benedik
Charles W. Schwartz - Houston Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity - Christine A. Stanley
Alvaro Gabe Pereira (Student Regent) - College Station Vice President of Finance and Administration - Jerry R. Strawser
*** Vice President for Government Relations - Michael G. OQuinn
Vickie Burt Spillers - Executive Secretary to the Board of Regents Vice President for Marketing and Communications (interim) - Shane
Hinckley
***
Vice President for Research - Glen A. Laine
Chancellor - John Sharp
Vice President for Student Affairs - Daniel J. Pugh, Sr.
Texas A&M University Administrative
Commandant of the Corps of Cadets - Brigadier General Joe E.
Officers Ramirez, Jr. (Ret.)
President - Michael K. Young
Vice President and CEO, Texas A&M University at Galveston - Douglas J.
Provost and Executive Vice President - Karan L. Watson Palmer
*** Dean of Faculties and Associate Provost (interim) - John R. August
Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Mark A. Hussey Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies - Karen L.
Butler-Purry
Dean, College of Architecture - Jorge A. Vanegas
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies - Ann L. Kenimer
Dean, Mays Business School - Eli Jones
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs - Michael T. Stephenson
Dean, College of Dentistry - Lawrence E. Wolinsky
Associate Vice President for Academic Services - Joseph P. Pettibon, II
Dean, College of Education and Human Development - Joyce M.
Alexander Associate Vice Provost for External Relations - Chad E. Wootton
Dean, College of Engineering - M. Katherine Banks Associate Vice Provost for Administration and Academic Affairs - Deena J.
McConnell
Dean, College of Geosciences - Kate C. Miller
Dean, Bush School of Government and Public Service - General Mark A.

Objectives of Graduate and Professional
Welsh III Studies
Dean, Texas A&M University School of Law - Andrew P. Morriss The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGAPS) maintains the
official record for each graduate student, and in this role serves as the
Dean, College of Liberal Arts - Pamela R. Matthews primary administrative body and overarching source of information for
graduate education. Once a graduate student is accepted by an academic
Dean, College of Medicine (interim) - Paul E. Ogden department, school or college, OGAPS assists and facilitates progression
toward completion of a graduate degree through maintenance of all official
Dean, College of Nursing - Sharon A. Wilkerson
documents. OGAPS interacts directly with the Graduate Council and
Dean, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy - Indra K. Reddy Graduate Operations Committee to set minimal University guidelines, and
all departments and colleges use these as a framework for operation, only
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setting more stringent standards when needed and appropriate. Clearance facilitation of university accreditation. Agenda items and questions may be
for graduation, including final review of theses, dissertations, and records sent via e-mail to gradcounciladmin@tamu.edu.
of study when required, is performed by OGAPS, but the Office of the
Registrar is responsible for issuing all transcripts. The Graduate Council shall review all curricular requests pertaining to the
graduate and professional academic programs, shall be responsible for
The overall objective of graduate study is to provide a student with the the quality and development of the graduate instruction and programs and
intellectual depth and breadth, and appropriate training and professional shall advise the Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies
development necessary to pursue a productive career in a profession and/ on all graduate and professional program matters. The Graduate Council
or in various fields of teaching and research and in other ways make a shall communicate in writing, through its secretary, its recommendations to
larger contribution to society than would be otherwise possible. the Faculty Senate.
A graduate student is admitted for graduate study in a department Membership shall consist of one representative from each College and
to pursue generally only one of the university graduate programs at off campus academic unit, who shall be selected by the Faculty Senate
a time. Such programs are usually accessible by admission into a Committee on Committees after consultation with the College deans and
single department. A select number of dual degree programs allow a caucuses (chairs of college graduate instruction committees and associate
student the opportunity to pursue two masters degrees simultaneously. deans for graduate programs shall be considered for appointment); two
For a listing of the approved dual degree programs, a student should representatives of the Graduate Faculty; two graduate students; and the
consult the graduate catalog and his/her department. In some cases, an Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies as an Ex-Officio
intercollegiate faculty oversees the programs allowing access through member. All faculty members shall be members of the Graduate Faculty.
several departments. Each department has one or more graduate
advisors who can provide information about specific programs within that All of the above members except the Associate Provost shall be voting
department. members. In the absence of the appointed member, a substitute may vote
on behalf of that unit.
A students program of graduate study usually consists of a combination
of coursework, independent study and scholarly research resulting in a Included also among Graduate Council membership in a non-voting
report, record of study, masters thesis or doctoral dissertation. In some capacity are the following: Curricular Services; Library Council Evans;
programs, a student may be required to participate in an internship or Library - Medical; Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Associate
other professional activity to satisfy particular degree requirements. Some Provost; Graduate Studies - TAMU Galveston; Office of Graduate and
departments require a students participation in teaching as part of his/her Professional Studies - Specialist.
degree program.
Graduate Council Members
Administration of Graduate and (September 2016August 2017)
Professional Studies
* Indicates non-voting member
The graduate faculty at Texas A&M University consists of the President,
the Provost and Executive Vice President, the Associate Provosts, the Chair, Leonard Bright David Reed Leslie Feigenbaum Annie McGowan
Deans of all subject-matter colleges, selected Directors and properly Larry Bellinger Beverly Irby Prasad Enjeti Robert Hetland Kirsten
qualified academic group. Members of the graduate faculty participate Pullen Warren Zimmer Debra Matthews Mansoor Khan Jeffrey Hatala
in the graduate degree programs of the University by serving on student Mark Zoran Jane Welsh Emily Wilson Dennis Jansen At-Large Faculty
advisory committees and teaching graduate courses. Individuals who are Representative (School of Law) to be determined Marisa Biondi Koen
not members of the graduate faculty of Texas A&M University may not Hocker Karen Butler-Purry * Sandra Williams * Paula Sullenger * Arwen
teach graduate courses or serve on student advisory committees unless Meador * Rosana Moreira * Nicole Kinslow *
special approval is granted by the Office of Graduate and Professional Graduate Operations Committee (GOC)
Studies.
The Graduate Operations Committee serves as an advisory body to the
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies. It focuses
Office of Graduate and Professional
primarily on operations and procedures regarding administration of
Studies Administrative Officers graduate education throughout the University. The Graduate Operations
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies - Karen L. Committee serves as a forum for the Associate Deans in each College
Butler-Purry, Ph.D. to discuss issues/concerns of an operational nature, and to recommend
procedures, which are as uniform as possible across Colleges, to resolve
Assistant Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies - Susan A. these issues/concerns. The Graduate Operations Committee works very
Bloomfield, Ph.D. closely with the Graduate Council to coordinate all curriculum and policy
issues. It also works closely with the Academic Operations Committee
Assistant Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies - Rosana G. to consider recommendations concerning operations and procedures.
Moreira, Ph.D. Each academic College is represented on the Graduate Operations
Committee by the Associate Dean (or other named individual) responsible
Graduate Council for graduate studies in that college.
The Graduate Council is composed of representatives from the graduate
faculty at Texas A&M. The Council develops and maintains policies Graduate Operations Committee Members
and procedures pertaining to graduate programs at the university. The (September 2015 - August 2016)
Councils function includes long-range planning, recommendation of new
programs and courses, evaluation of existing programs and courses, and
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Gerianne Alexander Larry Bellinger Marisa Biondi, GPSC President Kinney, Michael
Leonard A. Bright Robert Burghardt Prasad Enjeti George B. Cunningham Johnson, Shane
Leslie H. Feigenbaum Mansoor Kahn Debra Matthews Weston W. Porter Shaub, Michael
Antonietta Quigg Dave W. Reed Thomas McDonald Eric Riggs Bala
Shetty Emily Wilson Van Wilson Mark Zoran MBA, Executive MBA and Professional MBA
College Committees on Graduate Bala Shetty - Chair

Instruction Mahajan, Arvind
Rees, Lynn
Responsible for making recommendations concerning graduate course Kumar, Subodha
offerings, general policies on graduate instruction and for other matters Ramanathan, Suresh
pertaining to graduate studies in each college. Devers, Cynthia
Committees on Graduate Instruction MS

Agriculture and Life Sciences Bala Shetty Chair
Martindale, Lanny
David W. Reed, Chair McDaniel, Stephen
David Leatham McGowan, Annie
Tim Murphy Becker, Aaron
David Forrest
Mary Bryk Dentistry
Sandun Fernando
Larry L. Bellinger, Chair
Tom Boutton
Diane Flint
Pete Teel
Gerald Glickman
Pat Klein
Dan Jones
Stephen Talcott
Carolyn Kerins
Heather Wilkinson
David Kerns
Luc Berghman
Harvey Kessler
Jim Petrick
William Nagy
C. Wayne Smith
Likith Reddy
Del Gatllin
Kathy Svoboda
Vickie Salin
Larry Tadlock
Spencer Behmer
Amirali Zandinejad
Michel Slotman
Dorothy Shippen
Dirk Hays
Education and Human Development
George B. Cunningham, Chair
Architecture Jim Fluckey
Lynn M. Burlbaw
Leslie H. Feigenbaum, Chair
Beverly J. Irby
Richard R. Davison
Joyce M. Nelson
Shelley Holliday
Charles Ridley
Nancy Klein
Ming-Han Li
Sarel Lavy
College of Engineering
Frederic Parke Prasad Enjeti, Chair
George O. Rogers I. Yucel Akkutlu
David Wentling Yu Ding
Sandun D. Fernando
Bush School of Government Arul Jayaraman
Vikram Kinra
Leonard A. Bright, Chair
Jorge Leon
Gregory Gause
Daniel McAdams
Deborah L. Kerr
Michael McShane
Ren Mu
Miladin Radovic
Jeryl Mumpower
Kristi Shryock
Mays Business School Jose Silva-Martinez
Victor Ugaz
PhD Pavel Tsvetkov
Duane Ireland Chair Duncan M. Hank Walker
Laszlo, Tihanyi Yunlong Zhang
Sorescu, Alina
Oliva. Rogelio
44 Board of Regents and Administrative Officers
Geosciences Noah D. Cohen

Michael F. Criscitiello
Eric A. Riggs, Chair Christine L. Heaps
Mark E. Everett Patricia J. Holman
Ronald A. Kaiser Charles R. Long
Steven Quiring William B. Saunders
Istvan Szunyogh Loren C. Skow
Shari Yvon-Lewis Jrg M. Steiner
Ashlee Watts
Liberal Arts
Gerianne M. Alexander, Chair Texas A&M University at Galveston
Filipe Castro Antonietta Quigg, Chair
Kristan A. Poirot Anna Armitage
Dennis W. Jansen Timothy Dellapenna
Stephen J. Miller JoAnn DiGeorgio-Lutz
Wendy Leo Moore Wesley Highfield
Matthew Fuhrmann Joan Mileski
Kristin W. Pullen Jay Rooker
Sally A. Robinson John Sweetman
Charles D. Samuelson Tammy Holliday
Adam R. Seipp Holly Richards
Kristi Sweet
Leroy G. Dorsey
College of Medicine
Van Wilson, Chair
Kayla Bayless
Regina Bentley
Sarah Bondos
Jeffrey Cirillo
Sharon DeMorrow
Carl Gregory
Julian Leibowitz
Alistair McGregor
Cynthia Meininger
Margie Moczygemba
Shelby Steinmeyer
Sara Talmage
Gregg Wells
Courtney A. West
Ursula Winzer-Serhan
Warren Zimmer
School of Public Health

Ranjana Mehta, Chair
Daikwon Han, Vice Chair
Brian Colwell
Jeff Hatala
Szu-hsuan (Sherry) Lin
Science
Mark J. Zoran, Chair
Peter B. Howard
Jianhua Huang
Arne Lekven
Simon W. North
Joseph H. Ross
Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

C. Jane Welsh, Chair
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Campus Life and Resources

The Academy for Future Faculty (p. 45) Opportunity to learn from a diverse pool of professors known for
Adult, Graduate and Off-Campus Student Services (p. 45) excellence in teaching.
Becky Gates Childrens Center (p. 45)
Center for Teaching Excellence (p. 46) Mentorship in the area of teaching in higher education
Consensual Language, Education, Awareness and Relationships (CLEAR) environments.
(p. 46)
Exploration of career paths.
Corps of Cadets, Office of the Commandant (p. 46)
Disability Services (p. 46) Development of teaching portfolio materials for use in academic job
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Resource Center (p. 46) searches.
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum (p. 46)
GRAD Aggies (p. 47) Advanced professional development opportunities for AFF Fellows:
Graduate and Professional Student Council (p. 47) earn the Senior Fellow Certificate, leadership opportunities, research
Health Promotion (p. 47) projects, and participation in forums or learning communities on college
International Student Services (p. 47) teaching.
Memorial Student Center (MSC) (p. 48)
Interested graduate students are encouraged to visit the website http://
Department of Multicultural Services (p. 48)
gta.tamu.edu/ or find us on Facebook. The Academy for Future Faculty is
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Workshop Series (p. 48)
co-sponsored by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies and the
Recreational Sports (p. 48)
Center for Teaching Excellence.
Department of Residence Life (p. 48)
Student Activities (p. 48)
Student Assistance Services (p. 49) Off-Campus Student Services
Student Conduct Office (p. 49) http://ocss.tamu.edu
Student Counseling Service (p. 49)
Student Health Services (Accredited by Accreditation Association for AggieSearch (http://aggiesearch.tamu.edu) provides students access
Ambulatory Health Care) (p. 49) to apartment and other off-campus housing listings and roommate
Student Legal and Mediation Services (p. 49) search options.
Student Life (p. 49) The Off-Campus Survival Manual introduces students to the
Student Media (p. 49) community and covers leases, transportation, security deposits,
Technology Resources (p. 50) community information and more.
Transportation Services (p. 50)
University Center and Special Events (UCEN) (p. 50) Becky Gates Childrens Center
University Libraries (p. 50)
Veteran Resource and Support Center (p. 50) http://childrens-center.tamu.edu
Veteran Services Office (Scholarships & Financial Aid) (p. 50)
Texas A&M University opened the Childrens Center, an on-campus
Vice President for Student Affairs (p. 50)
childcare center, at the beginning of the 1998 fall semester. It is
Womens Resource Center (p. 51)
conveniently located behind University Apartments. The Center serves
up to 162 children full-time. The hours of operations are 7:30 a.m.
The Academy for Future Faculty to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Center follows the Texas
http://gta.tamu.edu/ A&M University staff holiday calendar (with the exception of 5 staff
development days). Enrollment at the Center is open to children age
The Academy for Future Faculty (AFF), one of several CIRTL@TAMU 12 months to 5 years, whose parents are students, faculty or staff
programs, provides professional development in teaching for graduate of Texas A&M. The Center seeks to enroll children representing
students preparing for a career in higher education. Anchored by faculty diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic and linguistic backgrounds.
mentorship and featuring weekly seminars and workshops, AFF events The Childrens Center is dedicated to providing quality care and an
are free and open to all graduate students and post-doctoral trainees in individualized, developmentally appropriate early childhood experience
the Texas A&M University academic community. Participants may choose for the children. The staff establishes positive interaction, nurturing
to attend select events or to complete all requirements for the Academy each childs growth and education in a stimulating, secure and caring
for Future Faculty Fellow certificate, which also qualifies the student for learning environment. Variety is vital for a childs development. A
a CIRTL* Associate certificate. Participants have the option to complete balance of indoor and outdoor, individualized and group, quiet and
the Academy for Future Faculty Fellow Certificate Program in one or two active experiences are planned for each day. Individual colleges and
semesters, or even over two academic years. departments are encouraged to utilize the childrens center as a place
to partner their classroom learning experiences with real-world, hands-
While the AFF serves as a supplement to research-oriented programs by
on learning in the field.
assisting graduate students with the teaching component of their career
The Center is also a demonstration site for many undergraduate
preparation, it is not teaching assistant training per se. Instead, the AFF
and graduate students at Texas A&M, including those in education,
provides broader benefits applicable to all graduate students, whether
business, marketing, horticulture, architecture, parks and recreation,
currently teaching or preparing for teaching in the future. These benefits
and construction science. These students are placed at the Center for
include:
46 Campus Life and Resources
various observation and community outreach experiences in an effort For presentations on Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program, please
to enhance their academic development and connect student learning. visit http://greendot.tamu.edu
The Center is a mostly self-supporting program. Funding is derived
For more information on Texas A&Ms Step In Stand UP Campaign, visit
from childcare tuition and fees, student service fees and donations.
http://stepinstandup.tamu.edu
The university provides additional facility support. A student childcare
tuition rate is available for families who qualify. This rate is subsidized
by student service fees. In addition, 40% of all childcare slots are
Corps of Cadets, Office of the
reserved for children of Texas A&M students. Wait list applications are Commandant
available year-round and may be obtained on the website or by calling
http://corps.tamu.edu/
(979) 458-5437.
The Office of the Commandant is responsible for the development
Center for Teaching Excellence and execution of all programs affiliated with the Texas A&M Corps of
Cadets. The Army, Navy/Marine and Air Force ROTC program offices
http://cte.tamu.edu
are also facilitated within the Office of the Commandant.
Established in 1983, the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) supports The Office of the Commandant is located in Room 102 of the Military
the Universitys commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. CTE Sciences Building (Trigon) on campus; phone (979) 845-2811.
offers consultation and support services to faculty, postdoctoral scholars,
graduate students, and staff. Specifically, CTE offers a wide range of Disability Services
programs supporting the professional development in teaching of graduate
students currently serving as teaching assistants within their departments, http://disability.tamu.edu
preparing for a career in higher education, and/or preparing for a career in
Reviews and maintains student disability documentation
industry requiring skills in public speaking and communication, instruction,
Determines appropriate accommodations
and mentorship. Graduate students have the option to participate in a
variety of program formats including workshops, learning communities, Facilitates exam accommodations
teaching academies, teaching conferences, and individual consultation. Provides sign language interpreting and transcription services
CTE works collaboratively with colleges and service organizations across Obtains course materials in alternative formats
campus to provide continuity of service when in support of the Universitys Consults on disability-related issues
mission. Programs we provide include, but are not limited to the following:
Teaching Assistant Institute (TAI); Academy for Future Faculty Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
(AFF); College Classroom Teaching Course; and Graduate Teaching
Consultant (GTC). (GLBT) Resource Center
http://glbt.tamu.edu
Graduate student resources can be found on the CTE website http://
cte.tamu.edu. Resource and Referral Center with books, periodicals, brochures and
films
To learn more about how the CTE can be of service,
contact: cte@tamu.edu. Annual events including:
Coming Out Week
Consensual Language, Education, GLBT Awareness Week
The Coming Out Monologues
Awareness and Relationships (CLEAR)
Rainbow Resource Fair
CLEAR is dedicated to reducing violence in Aggieland by educating
Lavender Graduation Celebration
students, faculty, and staff about power-based interpersonal violence
and how Aggies can work to prevent it. CLEAR advises one student
organization, Student Anti-Violence Educators (SAVE). George Bush Presidential Library and
Museum
We offer presentations on a variety of topics, including the following.
http://bush41.org/
Sexual violence
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M
Domestic/dating violence University is dedicated to preserving and making available the records
and artifacts of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States.
Stalking
We promote civic literacy and increased historical understanding of
Healthy/respectful intimate relationships our national experience, and foster a community of public service and
volunteerism. We accomplish this mission by offering:
Consent
Rich Educational and Public Programs
Original Museum Exhibits
To request a presentation on any of these topics, please visit
our website at https://studentlife.tamu.edu/clear or email us at Access to our Archival Holdings
clear@studentlife.tamu.edu Research Opportunities
Special Events
Unique Volunteer and Internship Positions
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Foundation Memberships community. Specific goals of the GPSC include: to represent all graduate
and professional students by identifying and advocating for interests on
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum can be found online graduate issues; to be recognized as representing a unique population
at http://bush41.org/ and is located at 1000 George Bush Drive West, within the University system; to facilitate communication on graduate
College Station, Texas 77845. For additional information on the resources issues within the University community; and to enhance the graduate and
the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum have to offer please professional experience through social and service opportunities. Each
call 979-691-4000 for all Museum inquiries or 979-862-2251 for all academic department with graduate and professional programs is eligible
Foundation or Membership inquiries. to send one voting delegate to the biweekly meetings, but all graduate and
professional students are invited to attend. Officer elections are held in the
GRAD Aggies spring. GPSC also works closely with the Student Government Association
http://grad-aggies.tamu.edu to ensure graduate and professional student issues are represented and
addressed through student legislation and on University committees.
Graduate Resources and Development for Aggies (G.R.A.D. Aggies) is Additional information can be obtained by visiting us on the website at
a collaborative effort of seven university-level academic support units http://www.gpsctamu.org.
providing workshops, seminars, training events, and online resources
open to all graduate and professional students. Facilitated by the Office Health Promotion
of Graduate and Professional Studies, G.R.A.D. Aggies programming falls
http://studentlife.tamu.edu/hp
under four broad competency areas: academic development, leadership
and communication development, instruction and assessment, and career Provide educational health information and consultation
development. These workshops are designed to provide those soft skills Alcohol and Other Drugs, Nutrition, Reproductive Health, Sexual
not addressed directly in discipline-based coursework that employers cite Health, Stress Management, etc.
as essential to applicants competitiveness.
Presentations available upon request
The G.R.A.D. Aggies certificate program, launched in the fall of Body fat analysis
2015, offers students the opportunity to spotlight their participation in Peer health educator training and outreach
professional development events and enhance their CV or resume.
Resource tables and interactive programming available for student
This program promotes deeper engagement for students who attend
events
G.R.A.D. Aggies Events. The certificate is offered in three levels: Basic,
Intermediate and Advanced, all at no cost to the student. All G.R.A.D.
Aggies events are listed on the Events Calendar and offer Professional
International Student Services
Development Units (PDUs) that accumulate to reach the desired certificate http://iss.tamu.edu/
level. Achieving certificate requirements for the Basic and Intermediate
levels requires attending a minimum of 6 PDU credits of face-to-face International Student Services provides the following support services to
events, completing the corresponding short assignment for each event international students (defined as students who are not U.S. citizens or
within one month of attendance, and submitting a final program reflection. lawful permanent residents):
The Advanced certificate requirements will be announced in mid-2016.
Pre-arrival information
Student engagement is tracked through an eCampus Community into
which all graduate and professional students are automatically enrolled. Certificates of Eligibility (Forms I-20 and DS-2019)
On-line Orientation and International Student Conference
A weekly eNewsletter is sent to all graduate and professional students to Represent the University with the Department of Homeland Security,
alert them to on-going professional development activities associated with Department of State and the Student Exchange Visitor Information
G.R.A.D. Aggies. Students can also subscribe to the G.R.A.D. Aggies System (SEVIS)
calendar to have events auto populate to their smart phone or device.
Assist students with federal immigration regulation compliance
OGAPS also facilitates a Professional Development Portal that is an
online repository of all professional development opportunities available at Advising
Texas A&M at the department, college, or university level to enable quick Liaison for students, university and community
searching of opportunities across campus (see http://ogaps.tamu.edu/ International student employment information
profdev-portal). Administration of some international student scholarships and loans
Coordinate with the Texas A&M University System Student Health
Graduate and Professional Student Insurance Plan provider and students
Council Community involvement activities
http://www.gpsctamu.org International Student Services also provides these additional services to
sponsored students:
The Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) serves as the
graduate and professional student government of Texas A&M University. Liaison between academic departments, students and sponsors
GPSC works in cooperation with the Texas A&M University administration,
Acts as admission liaison for sponsored students and sponsors
faculty, and student leaders to advocate for graduate and professional
students and to ensure that their needs are understood and considered Assist with contractual agreements between the students and
when making campus policies concerning academic excellence, tuition sponsors
and fees, and research. GPSC aims to share and discuss information Liaison for sponsors and students regarding third party billing
important to Texas A&M University graduate and professional students Assistance with housing, specialized letters, and some transportation
and serves as an advocate for their interests within the University
Memorial Student Center (MSC) they also cover a variety of professional development topics, such as
Financial Management, Intellectual Property (data ownership), Building
http://msc.tamu.edu/ a Mentoring Partnership, and Multiple Career Paths. [Many of these are
included under the G.R.A.D. Aggies program.] Workshops are added
Programming at the MSC, Texas A&Ms student union, enriches the
as students request new information and can be provided to individual
living and learning experience in Aggieland. We produce hundreds of
student organizations upon request. OGAPS also facilitates a Professional
programs each year in the arts, cultural and educational awareness
Development Portal that is an online repository of all professional
and exploration, leadership development, and service projects on
development opportunities available at Texas A&M at the department,
campus and in the community. Our programs include the OPAS
college, or university level to enable quick searching of opportunities.
performing arts series, art exhibitions in the MSC Reynolds Gallery,
concerts, weekly films, lectures and speakers discussing current
events and national affairs, the MLK Breakfast, Salsa Dance Night,
Recreational Sports
and MSC Open House. The MSC also promotes international http://recsports.tamu.edu
awareness through on-campus programs and internships abroad.
Texas A&M students who pay the mandatory Rec Sports fee
MSC programs also offer students excellent academic development
automatically become Rec Sports members for that semester. All you
opportunities. The MSC Jordan Institute for International Awareness
need is your student ID to utilize the Student Recreation Center (Rec
offers students the chance to conduct international research and serve
Center) and other Rec Sports facilities. Persons with disabilities are
as interns for international corporations. The Student Conference
invited to contact Member Services to inquire about accommodations.
on National Affairs offers students a challenging and informative
conference focused on professional development in the area of Drop-in recreation encompasses the use of the Rec Centers handball/
national policy, and the Student Conference on Latino Affairs features racquetball courts; indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball and badminton
sessions that tie together personal and professional development. In courts; walking/jogging track; bouldering wall; indoor rock climbing
addition, MSC programming committee members learn and practice facility; outdoor basketball and sand volleyball courts; weight/fitness
leadership and professional skills through the experience of managing areas with strength and cardio equipment; dance/activity rooms; and
their own organizations and producing programs for the campus natatorium that features indoor pools, a diving well, and an outdoor
community. free-form and lap pool. Also available to students are the Penberthy
Rec Sports Complex and the tennis center. Facilities may be used
The MSC Box Office provides students and organizations with
on a drop-in basis except when reserved for classes or university
convenient and affordable ticketing, cash handling, and sales services.
functions. Guest passes are available for visitors.
The Box Office makes selling easier by eliminating the worry and risk
of cash handling by providing online sales and by providing extensive Rec Sports also offers aquatics classes, group exercise classes,
reporting capabilities that take the hassle out of accounting tracking endurance programs/boot camps, specialty classes, intramural sports,
sales and cash flow. the Texas A&M Sport Clubs program, personal training services,
massage therapy, the Outdoor Adventures program, CPR certification
Department of Multicultural Services courses, and the Walk of Champions brick campaign.
http://dms.tamu.edu/ Department of Residence Life

The Department of Multicultural Services provides multiple support http://reslife.tamu.edu/
services for current and prospective students from underrepresented
populations and offers diversity education programs that foster Responsible for the operation of on-campus residence halls and
inclusive learning environments for all students. We promote University Apartments (White Creek and Gardens Apartments).
student success through academic support, diversity education, the Summer occupancy of on-campus residence halls is open to
enhancement of life and leadership, advocacy and mentoring skills. undergraduate and graduate students.
The department is home to several student organizations including University Apartment units (http://reslife.tamu.edu/apartments) are
Asian Presidents Council (APC); Black Student Alliance Council available for graduate students, single-parent families, veterans,
(BSAC); Hispanic Presidents Council (HPC); Excellence uniting international students, married students or single undergraduate
Culture, Education, and Leadership (ExCEL); and Southwestern Black students without children who are sophomores, juniors, seniors or
Student Leadership Conference (SBSLC). non-traditional freshmen (The Gardens).
The department is also home to a free tutorial service providing one-

on-one and small group tutoring in specific courses.
Student Activities
http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/
Office of Graduate and Professional
Student Activities is the premier resource hub for the many leadership
Studies Workshop Series and involvement opportunities on campus. At Texas A&M, we care
http://ogaps.tamu.edu/ about helping Aggies develop skills both in and out of the classroom
that will prepare them for life beyond Aggieland. Whatever it is that
The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies provides workshops you love, Student Activities is here to help you practice your passion
each fall and spring semester to provide graduate and professional through involvement in one of our 1000+ student organizations. The
students support as they progress through their programs to graduation. perks of getting involved range from reaching your leadership potential
The workshops are available to all graduate and professional students, to networking with administrators and potential employers to forming
Masters and Doctoral, and address services offered by the Office of lasting friendships.
Graduate and Professional Studies (e.g., thesis and dissertation services);
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At Texas A&M, Aggies are held to a high standard of leadership Additional Services:
and selfless service. To promote and develop these qualities, our
Leadership and Service Center offers a number of leadership Ambulance Service/EMS
programs to help you reach your leadership potential, and it also Dial-A-Nurse
houses several service-based organizations such as The Big Event Dietitian
and Aggie Replant. We also provide a way for Aggies to connect and Pharmacy
volunteer with local community agencies through our AggieServe
Physical Therapy
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Insurance (http://tamu.myahpcare.com)
Student Assistance Services Appointments - Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Referrals/Resource Connections such as: http://studentlife.tamu.edu/sls
Personal
Notary Public
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Mediation
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Assistance in coordinating family needs in the event of an emergency
http://studentlife.tamu.edu/
Transition issues
General consultation: The Offices of the Dean of Student Life strive to enhance your
University rules opportunities as a student to participate fully in the University
Process experience. We do this by providing you with information, services,
Faculty concerns programs and involvement opportunities that facilitate responsible life
choices and promote awareness of yourself and of your community.
Each of the program areas within the Offices of the Dean of Student
Student Conduct Office Life has a specific mission, but one common goal: to provide
http://studentlife.tamu.edu/sco education, outreach, and support to you.
Receive and process reports of alleged student rule violations Additionally, the department advises the following student
Presentations available upon request organizations: Aggie Orientation Leader Program (AOLP), American
Association of University Women at Texas A&M University (AAUW-
Student Counseling Service TAMU), Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC), Parents
Weekend Committee and The Sex Project.
http://scs.tamu.edu
Specific services and programs offered include:
Career counseling Consensual Language, Education, Awareness and Relationships
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Directory)
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Specialty Clinics The Battalion
Ancillary: Aggieland Yearbook

Campus Directory
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Tower, Koldus Building, All Faiths Chapel, designated outdoor spaces
http://IT.tamu.edu and the University Center Guest Suites. We also provide services in
any approved facility of your choosing.
Internet Access
When it comes to planning events on campus, visit the University
TAMULink Wireless Internet (http://tamulink.tamu.edu)
Center and Special Events office on the 2nd floor of Rudder Tower.
Texas A&M Gmail (http://google.tamu.edu) Our staff can assist you with reservations in any of the UCEN
24-Hour Technical Support (Help Desk Central (http://hdc.tamu.edu)) facilities as well as help in all aspects of planning meetings, socials or
Campus Computer Labs (Open Access Labs (http://oal.tamu.edu)) conferences. The highly skilled staff arranges event set ups; provides
Discounted Software (http://software.tamu.edu) and operates audio/visual equipment, electricity, lighting and event
staging; and assists with many of the other support details that are
Supercomputing (http://sc.tamu.edu)
essential to a successful event.
Learning Management System - eCampus (http://ecampus.tamu.edu)
University Libraries
Transportation Services
http://library.tamu.edu
Transit - The University operates an on- and off-campus transit
system that can be used by anyone on campus, fare-free. The Sterling C. Evans Library & Annex - http://evans.library.tamu.edu
off-campus transit system serves most of the major apartment West Campus Library (WCL) - http://wcl.library.tamu.edu
complexes and housing areas in Bryan/College Station, as well as
Medical Sciences Library (MSL) - http://msl.library.tamu.edu
the Blinn College Campus. All transit services are included in student
Policy Sciences and Economics Library - http://psel.library.tamu.edu
registration fees and do not require a bus pass, however, passengers
are required to present a TAMU, Blinn, or Brazos Transit District ID Cushing Memorial Library & Archives - http://cushing.library.tamu.edu
when boarding at off-campus stops. In addition, students may ride
The District (http://btd.org) buses fare-free by showing the driver Veteran Resource and Support Center
their TAMU ID. For The District route information visit http://btd.org. http://aggieveterans.tamu.edu
For updates about transit routes, subscribe to the RSS feed (http://
transport.tamu.edu/rss) or follow @aggiespiritbus (http://twitter.com/ Aggie Veteran Network Connects military-affiliated students
aggiespiritbus) on Twitter. (veterans, active duty, reserve/National Guard and dependents) with
For more transit information, visit http://transport.tamu.edu/transit or hundreds of resources and contacts.
see maps and leave times at http://transport.tamu.edu/busroutes. Academic and Student Life Support Connect students with the
Parking - Those who choose to bring a vehicle to campus are academic assistance and student life resources to meet individual
required to purchase a permit or pay to park in designated visitor requirements.
areas (see also Optional Campus Services (p. 1376)). Parking is at Military Admissions Liaison Located in the VRSC to assist veteran
a premium on campus and often the available parking may not be students in the admission process and paperwork.
immediately adjacent to your building or facility. Students may register
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program Connect new veteran students
for a permit or sign up for wait lists at http://transport.tamu.edu/
with current veteran students to facilitate the transition to Texas A&M
account. For updates about parking, traffic, and construction,
University.
subscribe to the RSS feed (http://transport.tamu.edu/rss) or follow
Student Vet Association Student organization for veteran students.
@aggieparking (http://twitter.com/aggieparking) on Twitter.
Opportunity to meet other vets and be part of the Aggie veteran
For more information about parking permits or to view the Parking
community.
Rules and Regulations, visit Transportation Services online at http://
transport.tamu.edu/parkingreg.
Bicycles - Bicycles are a great way to get to, from, and around
Veteran Services Office (Scholarships &
campus. Bike services include registration, bike lease, borrow-a-bike, Financial Aid)
summer bike storage, and maintenance stations.
http://veterans.tamu.edu
For more information visit http://transport.tamu.edu/bicycles.
Alternatives - Dont have a car? There are plenty of alternatives Assists eligible students and their dependents in securing federal
including carshare, rideshare, and break/weekend shuttles to major and state veterans education benefits and other funding including
Texas cities. scholarships and financial aid
For more Alternative Transportation options visit http://
Vice President for Student Affairs
transport.tamu.edu/alternative.
http://studentaffairs.tamu.edu/
University Center and Special Events
In support of the Texas A&M University mission, the Division of
(UCEN) Student Affairs contributes to student learning and development. We
http://ucenter.tamu.edu/ provide exceptional services, facilities, and programs that promote
student success, embody the Aggie spirit, and foster a diverse and
University Center and Special Events features a variety of special inclusive campus community to deepen the understanding and
event and meeting spaces, as well as theatrical production spaces. individual application of the Aggie Core Values Loyalty, Integrity,
Our venues are ideal for student, academic, administrative, corporate, Excellence, Leadership, Selfless Service and Respect.
social, non-profit and arts-related events. Our spaces include: the
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Womens Resource Center

http://studentlife.tamu.edu/wrc
Programs include:
Breastfeeding Welcomed Here: A list of private, accessible
space for nursing mothers to express their milk on campus.
Locations can be found on the WRC website or the Aggie Map.
Book Club: Discussion groups led by TAMU faculty related to a
book published in their field of study.
Elect Her: Aggie Women Win: A one day conference held in late
January or early February which encourages and trains women to
run for student government and future political office.
International Womens Day Conference: The aim of this
evening conference is to bring awareness to the struggle women
face internationally as well as to celebrate and empower women
from all cultural backgrounds. The Conference is held during
Womens History Month in March.
Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshops: These workshops
teach college students preparing to enter the job market about
the gender pay gap, including its personal consequences; how to
quantify the market value of their education, skills, and experience;
how to conduct objective market research and determine a fair
target salary; and how to create a strategic pitch and respond to
salary offers.
Womens History Month Calendar: A printed calendar
highlighting campus events related to Womens History Month in
March.
Presentation topics include, but are not limited to:
Womens Leadership
Gender Equity
Body Image
Internships:
Book Club Intern
Marketing and Communications Intern
Graphic Design Intern
Onsite lactation suite for new mothers to express their milk
Advises one student organization: The American Association of
University Women at Texas A&M University (AAUW-TAMU)
Offers resources and referrals to survivors of sexual violence, dating
and domestic violence, and stalking
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Colleges, Schools and Interdisciplinary Degree

Programs
Interdisciplinary Degree Programs (p. 52) Certificates
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (p. 145)
Computational Sciences Certificate (p. 139)
College of Architecture (p. 415)
Digital Humanities Certificate (p. 142)
Mays Business School (p. 462)
Energy Certificate (p. 140)
College of Dentistry (p. 503)
Geographic Information Science Certificate (p. 141)
College of Education and Human Development (p. 526)
Health Systems and Design Certificate (p. 141)
Bush School of Government and Public Service (p. 925)
International Petroleum Management Certificate (p. 142)
College of Engineering (p. 646)
Prevention Science Certificate (p. 143)
College of Geosciences (p. 866)
Remote Sensing Certificate (p. 143)
School of Law (p. 935)
Space Life Sciences Certificate (p. 143)
College of Liberal Arts (p. 937)
Transportation Planning Certificate (p. 144)
College of Medicine (p. 1070)
College of Nursing (p. 1093)
Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy (p. 1100)
Master of Agribusiness in
School of Public Health (p. 1103) Agribusiness
College of Science (p. 1139)
Chair: V. Salin
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (p. 1222)
Graduate Advisor: V. Salin
Interdisciplinary Degree Programs This professional curriculum is designed to provide specialized
preparation for economic, financial, marketing, and managerial analysis
Masters of agribusiness, food and fiber industry decisions. The Master of
Master of Agribusiness in Agribusiness (p. 52) Agribusiness (MAB) degree program is non-thesis, interdisciplinary,
and jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Master of Biotechnology in Biotechnology (p. 60)
and the Mays Business School. Program administration includes a
Master of Science in Energy (p. 69)
Program Director, Program Executive Committee and an Intercollegiate
Master of Science in Genetics (p. 74) Faculty. This program is one of a select cadre of national programs that
Master of Science in Marine Biology (p. 84) successfully cuts across the business and agriculture disciplines to focus
Master of Science in Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences on food and agribusiness management.
(p. 95)
The requirements of the Master of Agribusiness degree are completed
Master of Science in Neuroscience (p. 105)
with a full-time, residential program of study. Course selections are
Master of Science in Toxicology (p. 116) flexible to meet the needs and goals of students who have prior education
Master of Science in Water Management and Hydrological Science and experience in life sciences fields or in business and economics.
(p. 126) Enrollees who have taken business courses as undergraduates will
Master of Water Management and Hydrological Science in Water be able to build on what they learned in these foundation courses and
Management and Hydrological Science (p. 130) specialize their training to pursue specific career goals. Those who have
not completed these foundation courses may complete them as part
Doctoral of their degree program. A student will work closely with the Program
Director in developing a degree plan to meet his/her unique background
Doctor of Philosophy in Agribusiness and Managerial Economics and career goals.
(p. 54)
Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (p. 63) The Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness provides administrative
Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics (p. 78) leadership for the Master of Agribusiness (MAB) degree program. The
mission of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness is to:
Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology (p. 88)
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences 1. foster the synergistic development of interdisciplinary agribusiness
(p. 99) research and teaching;
Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (p. 110)
2. enhance communication between the faculty members in the
Doctor of Philosophy in Toxicology (p. 120)
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Department of Agricultural
Doctor of Philosophy in Water Management and Hydrological Science Economics) and the Mays Business School (Departments of Accounting,
(p. 133) Finance, Information and Operations Management, Management and
Marketing);
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3. build a strong academic foundation in agribusiness and managerial Credit Requirement

economics that will meet the current and future needs of industry,
governments, and higher education in the U.S. and globally; and The minimum requirements for this degree are the completion of 39
credit hours of coursework. To emphasize the integration and application
4. capitalize on the network of leaders within the food and agribusiness of subject matter learned and the development of written and oral
industry for student recruitment, research opportunities, internships and communication skills, a student will be required to take capstone courses
placement. consisting of AGEC 629 and AGEC 630 during the last fall semester. This
6 credit hour course requirement replaces the Final Examination.
Furthering the development of value-added agricultural and food
enterprises in Texas, the U.S., and worldwide will require considerable A student may select 6 credit hours of electives within the 39 credit hour
analytical and managerial expertise. Graduate-trained managers are requirement in consultation with his/her advisor. These elective hours may
needed who are comfortable working in technical fields of expertise and include AGEC 684. At least one elective course is to be from the Mays
who also have an understanding of the unique challenges and issues Business School, preferably in the international area.
facing the agricultural and food sector. The Master of Agribusiness
program provides this training. Transfer of Credit
Information regarding the program and application process (http:// A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
admissions.tamu.edu/graduate/apply) may be obtained from the website Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
at http://agribusiness.tamu.edu/ (click on Education) or by contacting the of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
Intercollegiate Faculty Chair (mab@agecon.tamu.edu). and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
Program Requirements international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
Program Requirements the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
Students Advisory Committee (p. 53)
limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no
Degree Plan (p. 53) formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades (A
Credit Requirement (p. 53) or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for
Transfer of Credit (p. 53) transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D,
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
Courses (p. 53) or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit
Final Examination (p. 54)
hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from
the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
Students Advisory Committee
directly to the Office of Admissions.
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
the student will consult with the Chair of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
Agribusiness concerning program structure and requirements. The Chair for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness has the responsibility of conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the Registrar
approving the proposed degree plan for a MAB student and is responsible at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
for counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of Graduate Studies.
and Professional Studies. No other advisory committee members are
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
required.
computing the GPR.
Degree Plan Limitations on the Use of Transfer,

The degree plan must be completed and filed with the Office
Extension and Certain Other Courses
of Graduate and Professional Studies by the students second
semester, and no later than dates announced in the OGAPS calendar Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
of deadlines for graduation. work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
This proposed degree plan should be submitted using the online following limitations.
Document Processing Submission System located on the website https://
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
petition if it is deemed necessary to correct deficiencies in the students Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses, taken
academic preparation. in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
international institution with a final grade of B or greater, will be
No changes can be made to the degree plan once the students Request
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
for Final Examination or Request for Final Examination Exemption is
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at
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the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
degree plan credit. with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
Professional Studies.
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 695 may not exceed 25 percent Time Limit
of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
plan:
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
A maximum of 4 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and calendar years old may not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
Up to 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research).
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). Foreign Languages
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Agribusiness
400-level). degree.
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day Application for Degree
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
15 contact hours.
(p. 24) section.
7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used.
8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. Doctor of Philosophy in
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
Agribusiness and Managerial
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
the student with permission from the Intercollegiate Chair and Associate
Economics
Department Head for Graduate Programs and approved by the Office of
Students completing a Ph.D. degree in Agribusiness and Managerial
Graduate and Professional Studies.
Economics will be uniquely qualified to teach agribusiness and conduct
research in academic, government and consulting careers. This program
Final Examination provides a solid foundation of economic theory and application with
To emphasize the integration and application of subject matter learned field areas in the different business disciplines of finance, strategic
and the development of written and oral communication skills, a student management, marketing and supply chain management in the Mays
will be required to take capstone courses consisting of AGEC 629 Business School.
and AGEC 630 during the last fall semester. This 6 credit hour course
requirement allows waiving of the Final Examination. Completion of these Training these graduates requires strong interdepartmental and
capstone courses serves as the final examination for this program. interdisciplinary teaching and research programs emphasizing the
application of managerial economics. The Ph.D. in Agribusiness and
Additional Requirements Managerial Economics is designed to address these needs through the
integrated curricula across Agricultural Economics, Economics and the
Additional Requirements Mays Business School.
Residence (p. 54) Information regarding the program and application process (http://
Time Limit (p. 54) admissions.tamu.edu/graduate/apply) may be obtained from the website
Foreign Languages (p. 54) at http://agrilife.org/agecgrads (click on Prospective Student) or by
contacting the Department (AE-Gradoffice@agecon.tamu.edu).
Application for Degree (p. 54)
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed
Residence to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or
In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis
of Agribusiness, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter
one regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent
at Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to
committee and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages.
Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework,
a petition must be approved, however, prior to the students registration for residence and technical requirements, although these must be met.
the final 9 credit hours of required coursework.
For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM
or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the
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degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has 6 Complete residence When: Before
completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S. requirement. submitting request
DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree to schedule final oral
plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. examination.
Approved by: OGAPS
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree 7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the
Requirements graduate fee. first week of the final
semester; see OGAPS
Step Instruction Details calendar for deadlines.
1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first 8 Submit request for When: Must be
intercollegiate graduate semester registration. permission to hold and received by OGAPS at
advisor to plan course Approved by: announce final oral least 10 working days
of study for first Graduate advisor. examination. before requested exam
semester. date. See OGAPS
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the calendar for deadlines.
committee. deadline imposed by Approved by: Advisory
Submit a degree plan. the student's college committee, department
or intercollegiate head or intercollegiate
programs, and no faculty chair, and
later than 90 days OGAPS.
prior to preliminary 9 Successfully complete When: The Report of
examination. final examination. the Final Examination
Approved by: Advisory Form should be
committee, department submitted to OGAPS
head or intercollegiate within 10 days following
faculty chair, and the exam.
Office of Graduate and Approved by: Advisory
Professional Studies committee and OGAPS
(OGAPS).
10 Upload one approved When: See OGAPS
3 Complete English When: Before final copy of the calendar for deadlines.
Language Proficiency preliminary dissertation or record of Approved by: Advisory
requirements (if examination. study as a single pdf file committee, department
applicable), and (http://ogaps.tamu.edu) head or intercollegiate
coursework detailed on and submit a signed faculty chair, and
degree plan. approval form to the Office of Graduate and
4 Complete the When: See steps Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
preliminary for completing Professional Studies
examination. the preliminary 11 Graduate; arrange for For more information,
examination. The cap and gown. visit http://
preliminary examination graduation.tamu.edu.
results must have been
submitted to OGAPS 14 Note: Once formal coursework is complete, you must be continuously
weeks prior to the date registered until all degree requirements have been met. See Continuous
of the defense. Registration Requirements (p. 25).
Approved by: Advisory
committee, department Program Requirements
head or chair of the
intercollegiate faculty, Program Requirements
and OGAPS.
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 56)
5 Submit proposal for When: No later than 20
Degree Plan (p. 56)
dissertation or record working days prior to
of study to the Office the submission of the Transfer of Credit (p. 56)
of Graduate and Request for the Final Research Proposal (p. 57)
Professional Studies. Examination. Examinations (p. 57)
Approved by: Advisory Preliminary Examination (p. 57)
committee, department Final Examination/Dissertation Defense (p. 58)
head or intercollegiate
Dissertation (p. 59)
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
Students Advisory Committee students college and no later than 90 days prior to the preliminary
examination.
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling, the student
will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
(or chair of the intercollegiate faculty) concerning appointment of the chair Document Processing Submission System located on the website http://
of the advisory committee. The students advisory committee will consist ogsdpss.tamu.edu. A minimum of 64 hours is required on the degree plan
of no fewer than four members of the graduate faculty representative for the Doctor of Philosophy for a student who has completed a masters
of the students several fields of study and research, where the chair or degree. A student who has completed a DDS/DMD, DVM or a MD at a
co-chair must be from the students department (or intercollegiate faculty, U.S. institution is also required to complete a minimum of 64 hours. A
if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must have student who has completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters
an appointment to a department other than the students major degree will be required to complete a 96-hour degree plan. Completion
department. The outside member for a student in an interdisciplinary of a DDS/DMD, DVM or MD degree at a foreign institution requires
degree program must be from a department different from the chair of the completion of a minimum of 96 hours for the Doctor of Philosophy. A
students committee. field of study may be primarily in one department or in a combination of
departments. A degree plan must carry a reasonable amount of 691 or
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the 5V98/5V99 (research).
advisory committee. Only graduate faculty members located on Texas
A&M University campuses may serve as chair of a students advisory Additional coursework may be added by petition to the approved degree
committee. Other Texas A&M University graduate faculty members plan by the students advisory committee if it is deemed necessary to
located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not chair), correct deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes
with a member as the chair. can be made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final
Examination is approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the Studies.
University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for Approval to enroll in any professional course (900-level) should be
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the obtained from the head of the department (or Chair of the intercollegiate
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University faculty, if applicable) in which the course will be offered before including
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department such a course on a degree plan.
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
No credit may be obtained by correspondence study, by extension or for
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
any course of fewer than three weeks duration.
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one Transfer of Credit
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions Courses for which transfer credits are sought must have been completed
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the with a grade of B or greater and must be approved by the students
Dean. advisory committee and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
These courses must not have been used previously for another degree.
The committee members signatures on the degree plan indicate their
Except for officially approved cooperative doctoral programs, credit for
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
thesis or dissertation research or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
for internship coursework in any form is not transferable. Courses taken
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign
institution with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for transfer
en masse. The chair of the committee, who usually has immediate
credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the courses would be
supervision of the students research and dissertation or record of study,
accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking
has the responsibility for calling all meetings of the committee. The duties
status at the host institution. Credit for coursework taken by extension
of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree plan, the
is not transferable. Coursework in which no formal grades are given
research proposal, the preliminary examination, the dissertation or record
or in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for
of study and the final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group
example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Credit
and as individual members, is responsible for counseling the student
for coursework submitted for transfer from any college or university must
on academic matters, and, in the case of academic deficiency, initiating
be shown in semester credit hours, or equated to semester credit hours.
recommendations to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
Degree Plan for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
The students advisory committee will evaluate the students previous
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
education and degree objectives. The committee, in consultation with
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
the student, will develop a proposed degree plan and outline a research
Studies.
problem which, when completed, as indicated by the dissertation (or
its equivalent for the degree of Doctor of Education or the degree of Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included
Doctor of Engineering), will constitute the basic requirements for the in computing the GPR. An official transcript from the university at
degree. The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate which transfer courses are taken must be sent directly to the Office of
and Professional Studies prior to the deadline imposed by the Admissions.
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Research Proposal Prior to scheduling the preliminary examination with the other committee
members, the committee chair will review the eligibility criteria with the
The general field of research to be used for the dissertation should be student, using the Preliminary Examination Checklist to ensure the student
agreed on by the student and the advisory committee at their first meeting, is ready for the examination. The following list of eligibility requirements
as a basis for selecting the proper courses to support the proposed applies.
research.
Student is registered at Texas A&M University for the semester or
As soon thereafter as the research project can be outlined in reasonable summer term during which any portion of the preliminary examination
detail, the dissertation research proposal should be completed. The may fall. If the entire examination falls between semesters, then the
research proposal should be approved at a meeting of the students student must be registered for the term immediately preceding the
advisory committee, at which time the feasibility of the proposed research examination.
and the adequacy of available facilities should be reviewed. The approved An approved degree plan was on file with the Office of Graduate
proposal, signed by all members of the students advisory committee, and Professional Studies at least 90 days prior to the first written
the head of the students major department (or chair of the intercollegiate examination.
faculty, if applicable), must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and
Students cumulative GPR is at least 3.000.
Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior to the submission of
the Request for the Final Examination. Students degree plan GPR is at least 3.000.
All English language proficiency requirements have been satisfied.
Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing All committee members have scheduled or waived the written portion
research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards and agreed to attend the oral portion of the examination or have found
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research a substitute. Only one substitution is allowed and it cannot be for the
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety committee chair.
at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance
At the end of the semester in which the exam is given, there are
responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the website
no more than 6 hours of coursework remaining on the degree plan
http://rcb.tamu.edu.
(except 681, 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692, and 791). The head
of the students department (or Chair of the Intercollegiate Faculty, if
Examinations applicable) has the authority to approve a waiver of this criterion.
Preliminary Examination The time span from the first written examination to the oral is no more
than three weeks. (In cases of department-wide written examinations,
The students major department (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty,
this criterion is not applicable.) The head of the students department
if applicable) and his or her advisory committee may require qualifying,
(or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) has the authority to
cumulative or other types of examinations at any time deemed desirable.
approve a waiver of this criterion.
These examinations are entirely at the discretion of the department and
the students advisory committee. Once all requirements are met, departments or intercollegiate faculty may
The preliminary examination is required. The preliminary examination
for a doctoral student shall be given no earlier than a date at which the Credit for the preliminary examination is not transferable. If a departmental
student is within 6 credit hours of completion of the formal coursework or intercollegiate faculty examination is used as part of the written
on the degree plan (i.e., all coursework on the degree plan except 681, portion of the preliminary examination, it must be the last examination
684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692 and 791 courses). The student is strongly offered prior to the date scheduled for the preliminary examination. In the
encouraged to complete the Preliminary Examination no later than the schedule of the written portion, all members of the students advisory
end of the semester following the completion of the formal coursework on committee are to be included.
the degree plan. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies must
receive the results of the preliminary examination at least 14 weeks prior Through the preliminary examination, the students advisory committee
to the final examination date. The examination shall be oral and written should satisfy itself that the student has demonstrated the following
unless otherwise recommended by the students advisory committee qualifications:
written part of the examination will cover all fields of study included in 1. a mastery of the subject matter of all fields in the program;
the students degree plan. Each member of the advisory committee is 2. an adequate knowledge of the literature in these fields and an ability to
responsible for administering a written examination in his or her particular carry out bibliographical research.
field, unless he or she chooses to waive participation in this part of
In case a student is required to take, as a part of the written portion of a
the examination. Two or more members of the advisory committee may
preliminary examination, an examination administered by a department or
give a joint written examination. One or more members may require a
intercollegiate faculty, the department or intercollegiate faculty must:
supplement or replace a written examination. Each written examination 1. offer the examination at least once every six months. The
must be completed and reported as satisfactory to the chair of the departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should
advisory committee before the oral portion of the examination may be be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination
held. In case any written examination is reported unsatisfactory, the entire date.
advisory committee must agree (1) to proceed with the oral portion of the
2. assume the responsibility for marking the examination satisfactory or
preliminary examination, or (2) to adopt another course of action regarding
unsatisfactory, or otherwise graded, and in the case of unsatisfactory,
the unsatisfactory written examination.
stating specifically the reasons for such a mark.
3. forward the marked examination to the chair of the students advisory 2 Complete English When: Before
committee within one week after the examination. language proficiency preliminary
requirements (if examination.
The chair of the students advisory committee is responsible for making all applicable), and
written examinations available to the members of the advisory committee coursework detailed on
at or before the oral portion of the preliminary examination. A positive vote degree plan.
by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissention is
3 Student and chair When: Several weeks
required to pass a student on his or her preliminary exam. A department
review eligibility before the proposed
or intercollegiate faculty can have a stricter requirement provided there
requirements for the date of the preliminary
is consistency within all degree programs within a department or an
preliminary exam examination. Checklist
interdisciplinary degree program.
using the "Preliminary must be signed by chair
The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of Examination Checklist". and department head,
the Preliminary Examination to the Office of Graduate and Professional or intercollegiate faculty
Studies, using the Report of Doctoral Preliminary Examination form chair.
and the Preliminary Examination checklist. Both forms must have the 4 Student checks the When: Several weeks
appropriate signatures. These forms should be submitted to the Office availability of committee before the proposed
of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the members. date of the preliminary
scheduled preliminary examination. examination.
5 Students prepares and When: At least
The Report of the Preliminary Examination form must be submitted with
submits any petitions three weeks before
original signatures of the approved committee members. If an approved
found necessary by the the proposed date
committee member substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature
review of the eligibility of the preliminary
must also be included on the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and
requirements. examinations.
Professional Studies. The original signature of the department head is also
required on the form.
committee, department
After passing the required oral and written preliminary examinations for head or intercollegiate
the doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination faculty chair, and
for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be OGAPS.
required to repeat the preliminary examination. Upon approval of the 6 When exam date Approved by:
students advisory committee, with no more than one member dissenting, is determined, the Committee chair,
and approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, a department may department head or
student who has failed the preliminary examination may be given one announce the schedule. intercollegiate faculty
re-examination. Adequate time must be given to permit the student to chair.
address the inadequacies emerging from the first examination (normally 7 Chair submits When: Within 10
six months). The student and the advisory committee should jointly the Report of working days of the
negotiate a mutually acceptable date for this purpose. the Preliminary date of the scheduled
Examination and oral examination and
A student must be registered at Texas A&M University for a minimum the Preliminary no later than 14 weeks
of one semester credit hour in the semester or summer term in which Examination Checklist prior to the final defense
they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination. to OGAPS. date.
Steps for Completing the Preliminary Examination committee.
Step Instruction Details 8 Office of Graduate and When: Upon receipt
1 Establish advisory When: Prior to the Professional Studies of the report of the
committee. deadline set by the notifies the student and doctoral Preliminary
Submit a degree plan. student's college, and chair of any actions Examination.
no later than 90 days necessary to rectify any
prior to preliminary deficiencies.
examination.
Approved by: Advisory Final Examination/Dissertation Defense
The candidate for the doctoral degree must pass a final examination by
or intercollegiate
deadline dates announced in the Office of Graduate and Professional
faculty chair, and
Studies Calendar each semester or summer term. The doctoral student is
Office of Graduate and
allowed only one opportunity to take the final examination. No student may
be given a final examination unless his or her current official cumulative
(OGAPS).
and degree plan GPAs are 3.000 or better and he or she has been
admitted to candidacy. No unabsolved grades of D, F, or U for
any course can be listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient
grade, a student must repeat the course and achieve a grade of C or
better. A student must have completed all coursework on his or her
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degree plan with the exception of 691, 5V98, or 5V99 (research), 692 be uploaded to the website, http://ogaps.tamu.edu. Additionally, a signed
(Professional Study), or 791 hours. The student must be registered for all paper approval form with original signatures must be received by the
remaining hours; no hours remain to be taken on the degree plan. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Both the PDF file and the
preliminary examination results must have been submitted to the Office signed approval form are required by the deadline.
of Graduate and Professional Studies 14 weeks prior to the date of the
defense. The research proposal must have been submitted to the Office Deadline dates for submitting are announced each semester or summer
of Graduate and Professional Studies 25 working days prior to the date term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar (see
of the final examination/defense. Any changes to the degree plan must Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed via the website
be approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior to http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
the approval of the final examination. The request to hold and announce
Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-time
thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services.
Professional Studies a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the
This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After
scheduled date. Examination/Defense results must be submitted to the
commencement, dissertations are digitally stored and made available
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of
through the Texas A&M Libraries.
Professional Studies must be notified in writing of any cancellations. A dissertation that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate
and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will
be returned to the students department head or chair of the
intercollegiate faculty. The manuscript must be resubmitted as a new
document, and the entire review process must begin anew. All original
submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal process in order to
graduate.
Additional Requirements
to the dissertation and closely allied topics. Persons other than members Additional Requirements
of the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the
chair of the advisory committee, be invited to attend a final examination Residence (p. 59)
for an advanced degree. A positive vote by all members of the graduate Time Limit (p. 60)
committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on Continuous Registration (p. 60)
his or her exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided
there is consistency within all degree programs within a department. Upon
Languages (p. 60)
completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse
themselves from the proceedings. 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degree (p. 60)
The advisory committee will submit its recommendations on the
appropriate Report of the Final Examination for Doctoral Candidates form Residence
of the candidate for the doctoral degree. A student must be registered A student who enters the doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate
in the University in the semester or summer term in which the final degree must spend one academic year plus one semester in resident
examination is taken. study at Texas A&M University. A student who holds masters degree
when he/she enters doctoral degree program must spend one academic
The Report of the Final Examination Form must be submitted with original year in resident study. One academic year may include two adjacent
signatures of only the committee members approved by the Office of regular semesters or one regular semester and one adjacent 10-week
Graduate and Professional Studies. If an approved committee member summer semester. The third semester is not required to be adjacent to
substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature must be included on the one year. Enrollment for each semester must be a minimum of 9 credit
the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. hours each to satisfy the residence requirement.
Dissertation To satisfy the residence requirement, the student must complete a

minimum of 9 credit hours per semester or 10-week summer semester in
The ability to perform independent research must be demonstrated by resident study at Texas A&M University for the required period. A student
the dissertation, which must be the original work of the candidate. who enters a doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate degree may
Whereas acceptance of the dissertation is based primarily on its scholarly fulfill residence requirements in excess of one academic year (18 credit
merit, it must also exhibit creditable literary workmanship. The format hours) by registration during summer sessions or by completion of a less-
of the dissertation must be acceptable to the Office of Graduate and than-full course load (in this context a full course load is considered 9
Professional Studies. Guidelines for the preparation of the dissertation credit hours per semester).
are available in the Thesis Manual, which is available online at http://
ogaps.tamu.edu. Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
After successful defense and approval by the students advisory time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
committee and the head of the students major department (or chair of student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable), a student must submit his/her with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
dissertation in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must Professional Studies. An employee should submit verification of his/her
60 Master of Biotechnology in Biotechnology
employment at the time he/she submits the degree plan. See Registration. Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of
(p. 25) nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework.
See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
A doctoral student at Texas A&M has seven years to complete his/her
Time Limit degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who,
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours
All requirements for doctoral degrees must be completed within
will be charged tuition at a rate equivalent to out-of-state tuition. Please
a period of ten consecutive calendar years for the degree to be
note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as
granted. A course will be considered valid until 10 years after the end of
students from other states and countries who currently are charged tuition
the semester in which it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework more
at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT,
than ten calendar years old at the time of the final oral examination may
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of
not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester.
After passing the required preliminary oral and written examinations for a Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated
doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination within 100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible.
four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be required to repeat the
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall,
preliminary examination.
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters
A final corrected version of the dissertation or record of study in electronic as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized
format as a single PDF file must be cleared by the Office of Graduate and with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled
Professional Studies no later than one year after the final examination or for a doctoral level course is counted.
within the 10-year time limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will
The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral
result in the degree not being awarded.
Degrees:
Continuous Registration Biomedical Sciences

Biochemistry
A student in a program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy who has
Microbiology
completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 691, 5V98
Genetics
or 5V99 (research) are required to be in continuous registration until
Toxicology
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous
Nutrition Sciences
Registration Requirements (p. 25).
Community Clinical Psychology
School Psychology
Admission to Candidacy
Veterinary Pathology
To be admitted to candidacy for a doctoral degree, a student must have: Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
1. completed all formal coursework on the degree plan with the exception Medical Sciences
of any remaining 681, 684, 690 and 691, 5V98 and 5V99, or 791. Health Services Research
2. a 3.0 Graduate GPA and a Degree Plan GPA of at least 3.0 with no Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences
grade lower than C in any course on the degree plan, Epidemiology and Environmental Health
3. passed the preliminary examination (written and oral portions), Oral Biology
4. submitted an approved dissertation proposal,
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours
5. met the residence requirements. The final examination will not be
authorized for any doctoral student who has not been admitted to
Application for Degree
candidacy.
Languages (p. 24) section.
A student is required to possess a competent command of English. For

English language proficiency requirements, see the Admissions section
Master of Biotechnology in
of this catalog. The doctoral (PhD) foreign language requirement at Biotechnology
Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and
monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction. http://ppib.tamu.edu
99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees Chair: V. M. Ugaz
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state The Master of Biotechnology (MBIOT) is designed for a student who
according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with wants professional graduate training with an industry orientation in the
legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, the number of hours for which life sciences. It is intended to emphasize the use of problem solving and
state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate technical skills in the life sciences. The Master of Biotechnology degree
for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M University and other program is non-thesis, interdisciplinary and jointly administered by six
universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit. colleges (Agriculture and Life Sciences, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Mays
Business School, Science, Veterinary Medicine). Program administration
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includes a Program Chair and Faculty of Biotechnology. This program is The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree
one of a select few nationally that is designed to cut across the business plan, the professional portfolio and the final oral defense. In addition,
and life science disciplines to better prepare a student for the variety the committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for
of career pathways associated with the life science industries. It is a counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic
degree combining business and science and requires the completion of deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of Graduate and
a minimum of 39 hours of coursework and a satisfactory comprehensive Professional Studies.
final exam.
The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their
An individual with a baccalaureate degree in a life science field from a willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
college or university of recognized standing, or a qualified senior in his/ academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
her last semester, may apply for admission to the program. As a result of concerning the student. Although individual committee members may
the combination of professional and technical classes, prerequisites may be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
be required before a student can take the core curriculum courses. The masse.
Program Chair will specify prerequisite work when necessary.
Degree Plan
Program Requirements The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student,
Program Requirements will develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan should be
completed and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 61) Studies upon conclusion of the first semester of coursework, but no
Degree Plan (p. 61) later than 90 days prior to graduation.
Credit Requirements (p. 61)
This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
Transfer of Credit (p. 61) Document Processing Submission System located on the website https://
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
Courses (p. 62)
Final Examination (p. 62) Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct
Students Advisory Committee deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination
After receiving admission to graduate studies and before enrolling for is approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
coursework, the student will consult with the Professional Program in
the Biotechnology Office. The students advisory committee for the Credit Requirement
masters degree will consist of no fewer than three members (more than
one department must be represented by the members of the advisory A minimum of 39 hours of coursework is required for the Master of
committee). The committee chair or co-chair of the advisory committee Biotechnology degree. To emphasize the integration and application
must be a member of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology and at of subject matter learned and the development of written and oral
least one or more of the members must have graduate faculty membership communication skills, a student will be required to take BIOT 684 during
through another academic program. his/her last semester. A student may select 6 credit hours of electives
within the 39 credit hour requirement in consultation with his/her advisory
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the committee. These elective hours may be from any course on the list
advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee of approved electives or other courses if approved by the advisory
member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. The chair committee.
of the committee has the responsibility for calling required meetings of
the committee, and for calling meetings at any other time considered Transfer of Credit
desirable.
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
University and the student wants the chair to continue to serve in this role, of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
the student is responsible for securing a current member of the University and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Graduate Faculty, from her/his academic program and located on the Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
respective Texas A&M University campus, to serve as the co-chair of the international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
committee. If the committee chair is on an approved leave of absence, s/ considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
he can remain as chair without a co-chair for up to one year with written the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
approval of the Department Head or chair of the intercollegiate faculty. student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
Extensions beyond the one year period can be granted with additional limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no
approval of the Dean. formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades (A
or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D,
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
in activities relating to an internship and is registered for 684 courses, or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
the student may request, in writing, that the Program Chair appoint an transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit
alternate advisory committee chair during the interim period. hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from
62 Master of Biotechnology in Biotechnology
the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent cumulative and degree plan GPRs must be at least a 3.000. He/she must
directly to the Office of Admissions. not have any unabsolved grades of D, F, I or U for any course listed on the
degree plan. Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination.
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the Registrar The BIOT 684, Professional Portfolio and oral defense of the contents
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward of that portfolio will constitute the final examination. Each student will
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional prepare a professional portfolio on topics relating to the students course
Studies. of study and the internship. The professional portfolio must be submitted
to the students advisory committee for approval prior to the examination.
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in The students advisory committee will conduct the examination, which
computing the GPR. will include an oral presentation prepared by the student. Persons other
than members of the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, candidate and the major professor, attend final examinations for advanced
Extension and Certain Other Courses degrees. Upon completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors
must excuse themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote by all
If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward meeting members of the graduate committee with at most one dissension is
credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the following required to pass a student on his or her exam. All committee members
limitations. should attend the final examination. If one of the members cannot attend
the examination, he or she must find an appropriate substitute. The
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
committee chair may not be substituted.
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: The request to hold the final examination must be submitted to the Office
Graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses taken of Graduate and Professional Studies at least ten working days prior to the
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved exam. Please see the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be (http://ogaps.tamu.edu) for the forms. It also should include the signatures
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were of approval of the committee chair and the chair of the intercollegiate
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas faculty certifying the students eligibility for the exam. Examinations which
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the Office of Graduate
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the scheduled
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be given only
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. one opportunity to repeat the final examination for the masters degree and
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for that must be within a time period that does not extend beyond the end of
credit. the next regular semester. The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate point of the semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be which the student is currently enrolled. A Master of Biotechnology student
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. does not qualify to petition for an exemption from the final exam.
3. A maximum of 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship), and 8 hours of
685 (Directed Studies). Additional Requirements
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). Additional Requirements
5. A maximum of 6 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
400-level). Residence (p. 62)
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other Time Limit (p. 63)
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day Scholastic Requirements (p. 63)
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least Foreign Languages (p. 63)
15 contact hours. Internship or Practicum (p. 63)
7. No credit hours of 690 (Theory of Research), 691 (Research) or 695 Application for Degree (p. 63)
(Frontiers in Research) may be used.
8. Undergraduate courses may not be used to satisfy the required Residence
business courses.
In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master
9. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
of Biotechnology, the student must complete 9 credit hours during one
10. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at
Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory
committee and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such
and Professional Studies.
a petition must be approved, however, prior to the students registration for
Final Examination
A student must return to campus after the professional internship and pass Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
a final examination. In order to be eligible to take the exam, a students may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
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student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree
Requirements
Time Limit Step Instruction Details
All degree requirements for a masters degree must be completed within 1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first
a period of seven consecutive years. Coursework which is over seven intercollegiate graduate semester registration.
calendar years old may not be applied to a masters degree. Time limits for advisor to plan course Approved by:
coursework on the degree plan also apply to transfer courses. of study for first Graduate advisor.
semester.
Scholastic Requirements 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
committee. deadline imposed by
To maintain good academic standing, a MBIOT student must maintain
Submit a degree plan. the student's college
a minimum cumulative 3.000 GPR each semester. If a student fails
or intercollegiate
to attain a cumulative 3.000 GPR, he or she is placed on academic
programs, and no
probation. A student on academic probation must raise his/her cumulative
later than 90 days
GPR to 3.000 or above by the end of the next 9 hours of coursework.
prior to preliminary
If this requirement is not met, the Program Chair will recommend that
examination.
the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies block the student from
further enrollment. If a student is blocked from further enrollment in the
MBIOT program, he or she shall not be permitted to enroll in other MBIOT
courses.
faculty chair, and
Foreign Languages Professional Studies
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Biotechnology (OGAPS).
degree. 3 Complete English When: Before
Language Proficiency preliminary
Internship or Practicum requirements (if examination.
applicable), and
A student who undertakes a professional internship of no less than
coursework detailed on
375 hours in partial fulfillment of masters degree requirements after
degree plan.
completing all course requirements for the masters degree must return
to the campus for the final examination. The final examination is not to 4 Complete the When: See steps
be administered until all other requirements for the degree, including any preliminary for completing
internship, have been substantially completed. A student on academic examination. the preliminary
probation will not be allowed to participate in an internship. examination. The
preliminary examination
Application for Degree results must have been
submitted to OGAPS 14
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation weeks prior to the date
(p. 24) section. of the defense.
Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology committee, department
and Evolutionary Biology intercollegiate faculty,
and OGAPS.
to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or
her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis
of study to the Office the submission of the
for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter
of Graduate and Request for the Final
of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent
Professional Studies. Examination.
research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to
express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages.
The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework,
residence and technical requirements, although these must be met.
faculty chair, and
For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM OGAPS.
degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has
completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S.
64 Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
6 Complete residence When: Before Students Advisory Committee

requirement. submitting request
to schedule final oral After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling, the student
examination. will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department
Approved by: OGAPS (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty) concerning appointment of the chair
of the advisory committee. The students advisory committee will consist
7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the
of no fewer than four members of the graduate faculty representative
graduate fee. first week of the final
of the students several fields of study and research, where the chair or
semester; see OGAPS
co-chair must be from the students department (or intercollegiate faculty,
calendar for deadlines.
if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must have
8 Submit request for When: Must be
an appointment to a department other than the students major
permission to hold and received by OGAPS at
department. The outside member for a student in an interdisciplinary
announce final oral least 10 working days
degree program must be from a department different from the chair of the
examination. before requested exam
students committee.
date. See OGAPS
calendar for deadlines. The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
Approved by: Advisory advisory committee. Only graduate faculty members located on Texas
committee, department A&M University campuses may serve as chair of a students advisory
head or intercollegiate committee. Other Texas A&M University graduate faculty members
faculty chair, and located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not chair),
OGAPS. with a member as the chair.
9 Successfully complete When: The Report of
final examination. the Final Examination If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
Form should be University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
submitted to OGAPS the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
within 10 days following securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
the exam. students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
Approved by: Advisory campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
committee and OGAPS Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
final copy of the calendar for deadlines.
dissertation or record of Approved by: Advisory
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
study as a single pdf file committee, department
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
(http://ogaps.tamu.edu) head or intercollegiate
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
and submit a signed faculty chair, and
Dean.
approval form to the Office of Graduate and
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The committee members signatures on the degree plan indicate their
Professional Studies willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
11 Graduate; arrange for For more information, academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
cap and gown. visit http:// concerning the student. Although individual committee members may
graduation.tamu.edu. be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign
Note: Once formal coursework is complete, you must be continuously supervision of the students research and dissertation or record of study,
registered until all degree requirements have been met. See Continuous has the responsibility for calling all meetings of the committee. The duties
Registration Requirements (p. 25). of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree plan, the
Program Requirements of study and the final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group
Program Requirements on academic matters, and, in the case of academic deficiency, initiating
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 64) recommendations to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Degree Plan (p. 64)
Transfer of Credit (p. 65)
Degree Plan
Research Proposal (p. 65) The students advisory committee will evaluate the students previous
Examinations (p. 65)
Preliminary Examination (p. 65)
Final Examination/Dissertation Defense (p. 67)
its equivalent for the degree of Doctor of Education or the degree of
Dissertation (p. 67) Doctor of Engineering), will constitute the basic requirements for the
degree. The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate
and Professional Studies prior to the deadline imposed by the
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students college and no later than 90 days prior to the preliminary Research Proposal
examination.
The general field of research to be used for the dissertation should be
This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online agreed on by the student and the advisory committee at their first meeting,
Document Processing Submission System located on the website http:// as a basis for selecting the proper courses to support the proposed
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. A minimum of 64 hours is required on the degree plan research.
for the Doctor of Philosophy for a student who has completed a masters
degree. A student who has completed a DDS/DMD, DVM or a MD at a As soon thereafter as the research project can be outlined in reasonable
U.S. institution is also required to complete a minimum of 64 hours. A detail, the dissertation research proposal should be completed. The
student who has completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters research proposal should be approved at a meeting of the students
degree will be required to complete a 96-hour degree plan. Completion advisory committee, at which time the feasibility of the proposed research
of a DDS/DMD, DVM or MD degree at a foreign institution requires and the adequacy of available facilities should be reviewed. The approved
completion of a minimum of 96 hours for the Doctor of Philosophy. A proposal, signed by all members of the students advisory committee,
field of study may be primarily in one department or in a combination of the head of the students major department (or chair of the intercollegiate
departments. A degree plan must carry a reasonable amount of 691 or faculty, if applicable), must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and
5V98/5V99 (research). Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior to the submission of
the Request for the Final Examination.
Additional coursework may be added by petition to the approved degree
plan by the students advisory committee if it is deemed necessary to Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing
correct deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards
can be made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research
Examination is approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety
Studies. at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance
Approval to enroll in any professional course (900-level) should be http://rcb.tamu.edu.
obtained from the head of the department (or Chair of the intercollegiate
faculty, if applicable) in which the course will be offered before including Examinations
such a course on a degree plan.
Preliminary Examination
Transfer of Credit These examinations are entirely at the discretion of the department and
Courses for which transfer credits are sought must have been completed the students advisory committee.
with a grade of B or greater and must be approved by the students
advisory committee and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The preliminary examination is required. The preliminary examination
These courses must not have been used previously for another degree. for a doctoral student shall be given no earlier than a date at which the
Except for officially approved cooperative doctoral programs, credit for student is within 6 credit hours of completion of the formal coursework
thesis or dissertation research or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit on the degree plan (i.e., all coursework on the degree plan except 681,
for internship coursework in any form is not transferable. Courses taken 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692 and 791 courses). The student is strongly
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international encouraged to complete the Preliminary Examination no later than the
institution with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for transfer end of the semester following the completion of the formal coursework on
credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the courses would be the degree plan. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies must
accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking receive the results of the preliminary examination at least 14 weeks prior
status at the host institution. Credit for coursework taken by extension to the final examination date. The examination shall be oral and written
is not transferable. Coursework in which no formal grades are given unless otherwise recommended by the students advisory committee
or in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for and approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The
example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Credit written part of the examination will cover all fields of study included in
for coursework submitted for transfer from any college or university must the students degree plan. Each member of the advisory committee is
be shown in semester credit hours, or equated to semester credit hours. responsible for administering a written examination in his or her particular
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied the examination. Two or more members of the advisory committee may
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the give a joint written examination. One or more members may require a
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar student to take a departmental or intercollegiate faculty examination to
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward supplement or replace a written examination. Each written examination
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional must be completed and reported as satisfactory to the chair of the
Studies. advisory committee before the oral portion of the examination may be
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included advisory committee must agree (1) to proceed with the oral portion of the
in computing the GPR. An official transcript from the university at preliminary examination, or (2) to adopt another course of action regarding
which transfer courses are taken must be sent directly to the Office of the unsatisfactory written examination.
Admissions.
Prior to scheduling the preliminary examination with the other committee 3. forward the marked examination to the chair of the students advisory
members, the committee chair will review the eligibility criteria with the committee within one week after the examination.
Student is registered at Texas A&M University for the semester or by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissention is
The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of
and Professional Studies at least 90 days prior to the first written
the Preliminary Examination to the Office of Graduate and Professional
examination.
Studies, using the Report of Doctoral Preliminary Examination form
Students cumulative GPR is at least 3.000. and the Preliminary Examination checklist. Both forms must have the
Students degree plan GPR is at least 3.000. appropriate signatures. These forms should be submitted to the Office
a substitute. Only one substitution is allowed and it cannot be for the
committee chair.
At the end of the semester in which the exam is given, there are must also be included on the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and
no more than 6 hours of coursework remaining on the degree plan Professional Studies. The original signature of the department head is also
(except 681, 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692, and 791). The head required on the form.
applicable) has the authority to approve a waiver of this criterion. After passing the required oral and written preliminary examinations for
Once all requirements are met, departments or intercollegiate faculty may re-examination. Adequate time must be given to permit the student to
announce the schedule of the written and oral parts of the examination. address the inadequacies emerging from the first examination (normally
six months). The student and the advisory committee should jointly
Credit for the preliminary examination is not transferable. If a departmental
negotiate a mutually acceptable date for this purpose.
or intercollegiate faculty examination is used as part of the written
portion of the preliminary examination, it must be the last examination A student must be registered at Texas A&M University for a minimum
offered prior to the date scheduled for the preliminary examination. In the of one semester credit hour in the semester or summer term in which
schedule of the written portion, all members of the students advisory they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination.
committee are to be included.
Steps for Completing the Preliminary Examination
Through the preliminary examination, the students advisory committee
should satisfy itself that the student has demonstrated the following Step Instruction Details
qualifications: 1 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
committee. deadline set by the
1. a mastery of the subject matter of all fields in the program; Submit a degree plan. student's college, and
2. an adequate knowledge of the literature in these fields and an ability to no later than 90 days
carry out bibliographical research. prior to preliminary
examination.
In case a student is required to take, as a part of the written portion of a Approved by: Advisory
preliminary examination, an examination administered by a department or committee, department
intercollegiate faculty, the department or intercollegiate faculty must: or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
1. offer the examination at least once every six months. The
(OGAPS).
date.
67
2 Complete English When: Before degree plan with the exception of 691, 5V98, or 5V99 (research), 692
language proficiency preliminary (Professional Study), or 791 hours. The student must be registered for all
requirements (if examination. remaining hours; no hours remain to be taken on the degree plan. The
applicable), and preliminary examination results must have been submitted to the Office
coursework detailed on of Graduate and Professional Studies 14 weeks prior to the date of the
degree plan. defense. The research proposal must have been submitted to the Office
3 Student and chair When: Several weeks of Graduate and Professional Studies 25 working days prior to the date
review eligibility before the proposed of the final examination/defense. Any changes to the degree plan must
requirements for the date of the preliminary be approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior to
preliminary exam examination. Checklist the approval of the final examination. The request to hold and announce
using the "Preliminary must be signed by chair the final examination must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and
Examination Checklist". and department head, Professional Studies a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the
or intercollegiate faculty scheduled date. Examination/Defense results must be submitted to the
chair. Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of
4 Student checks the When: Several weeks
Professional Studies must be notified in writing of any cancellations.
availability of committee before the proposed
members. date of the preliminary The students advisory committee will conduct this examination. The
examination. final examination is not to be administered until the dissertation or
5 Students prepares and When: At least record of study is available in substantially final form to the students
submits any petitions three weeks before advisory committee, and all concerned have had adequate time to
found necessary by the the proposed date review the document. Additionally, all English Language Proficiency
review of the eligibility of the preliminary requirements must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination.
requirements. examinations. Whereas the final examination may cover the broad field of the candidates
Approved by: Advisory training, it is presumed that the major portion of the time will be devoted
committee, department to the dissertation and closely allied topics. Persons other than members
head or intercollegiate of the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the
faculty chair, and chair of the advisory committee, be invited to attend a final examination
OGAPS. for an advanced degree. A positive vote by all members of the graduate
6 When exam date Approved by: committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on
is determined, the Committee chair, his or her exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided
department may department head or there is consistency within all degree programs within a department. Upon
announce the schedule. intercollegiate faculty completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse
chair. themselves from the proceedings.
7 Chair submits When: Within 10
the Report of working days of the
appropriate Report of the Final Examination for Doctoral Candidates form
the Preliminary date of the scheduled
of the candidate for the doctoral degree. A student must be registered
the Preliminary no later than 14 weeks
in the University in the semester or summer term in which the final
Examination Checklist prior to the final defense
to OGAPS. date.
Approved by: Advisory The Report of the Final Examination Form must be submitted with original
committee. signatures of only the committee members approved by the Office of
8 Office of Graduate and When: Upon receipt Graduate and Professional Studies. If an approved committee member
Professional Studies of the report of the substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature must be included on
notifies the student and doctoral Preliminary the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
chair of any actions Examination.
necessary to rectify any Dissertation
deficiencies.
The ability to perform independent research must be demonstrated by
the dissertation, which must be the original work of the candidate.
Final Examination/Dissertation Defense Whereas acceptance of the dissertation is based primarily on its scholarly
The candidate for the doctoral degree must pass a final examination by merit, it must also exhibit creditable literary workmanship. The format
deadline dates announced in the Office of Graduate and Professional of the dissertation must be acceptable to the Office of Graduate and
Studies Calendar each semester or summer term. The doctoral student is Professional Studies. Guidelines for the preparation of the dissertation
allowed only one opportunity to take the final examination. No student may are available in the Thesis Manual, which is available online at http://
be given a final examination unless his or her current official cumulative ogaps.tamu.edu.
admitted to candidacy. No unabsolved grades of D, F, or U for After successful defense and approval by the students advisory
any course can be listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient committee and the head of the students major department (or chair of
grade, a student must repeat the course and achieve a grade of C or the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable), a student must submit his/her
better. A student must have completed all coursework on his or her dissertation in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must
be uploaded to the website, http://ogaps.tamu.edu. Additionally, a signed employment at the time he/she submits the degree plan. See Registration.
paper approval form with original signatures must be received by the (p. 25)
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Both the PDF file and the
signed approval form are required by the deadline. See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
Deadline dates for submitting are announced each semester or summer Time Limit
term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar (see
Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed via the website
http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-time the semester in which it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework more
thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services. than ten calendar years old at the time of the final oral examination may
This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
After passing the required preliminary oral and written examinations for a
doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination within
A dissertation that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be required to repeat the
and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will preliminary examination.
A final corrected version of the dissertation or record of study in electronic
format as a single PDF file must be cleared by the Office of Graduate and
Professional Studies no later than one year after the final examination or
graduate.
Additional Requirements Continuous Registration

Additional Requirements A student in a program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy who has
Residence (p. 68) completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 691, 5V98
Time Limit (p. 68)
Continuous Registration (p. 68) Registration Requirements (p. 25).
Languages (p. 68) Admission to Candidacy
99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degree (p. 68)
To be admitted to candidacy for a doctoral degree, a student must have:
1. completed all formal coursework on the degree plan with the exception
Residence of any remaining 681, 684, 690 and 691, 5V98 and 5V99, or 791.
A student who enters the doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate
grade lower than C in any course on the degree plan,
degree must spend one academic year plus one semester in resident
study at Texas A&M University. A student who holds masters degree 3. passed the preliminary examination (written and oral portions),
when he/she enters doctoral degree program must spend one academic 4. submitted an approved dissertation proposal,
year in resident study. One academic year may include two adjacent 5. met the residence requirements. The final examination will not be
regular semesters or one regular semester and one adjacent 10-week authorized for any doctoral student who has not been admitted to
summer semester. The third semester is not required to be adjacent to candidacy.
the one year. Enrollment for each semester must be a minimum of 9 credit
hours each to satisfy the residence requirement. Languages
To satisfy the residence requirement, the student must complete a A student is required to possess a competent command of English. For
minimum of 9 credit hours per semester or 10-week summer semester in English language proficiency requirements, see the Admissions section
resident study at Texas A&M University for the required period. A student of this catalog. The doctoral (PhD) foreign language requirement at
who enters a doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate degree may Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and
fulfill residence requirements in excess of one academic year (18 credit monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction.
hours) by registration during summer sessions or by completion of a less-
than-full course load (in this context a full course load is considered 9 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees
credit hours per semester).
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, the number of hours for which
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M University and other
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit.
Professional Studies. An employee should submit verification of his/her
69
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of The aims of the Master of Science in
nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework. Energy degree program are:
Educate students/professionals with the broad spectrum of important
energy issues, energy technologies based on fossil and non-fossil
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who,
resources, sustainable energy technologies, and their interactions with
energy economics, entrepreneurship, law, and policy.
note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as Enhance the quantitative skills and knowledge of students/
students from other states and countries who currently are charged tuition professionals for the analysis, simulation, and optimization of energy
at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT, systems, and prepare them for practical applications.
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of Develop and enhance students skills for independent research in
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. energy.
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated Educate and train the new generation of energy experts to leading
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. and impactful careers in the multi-faceted energy industry, the energy
business domain, the law sector, the public policy sector, and the
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall, government.
Integrate and synergize educational efforts in energy from all parts
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized
of Texas A&M University that include (a) the College of Agriculture
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled
and Life Sciences; (b) the College of Engineering, (c) the College
for a doctoral level course is counted.
of Geosciences; (d) the College of Sciences; (e) the Bush School of
The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Government and Public Policy; (f) the Mays Business School; (g) the
Degrees: College of Liberal Arts; and (h) the School of Law.
Biomedical Sciences Program Website

Biochemistry
http://energy.tamu.edu/education
Microbiology
Genetics The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
Toxicology understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
Nutrition Sciences pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
School Psychology Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree
Clinical Psychology Requirements
Counseling Psychology Step Instruction Details
Medical Sciences
1 Meet with departmental When: Before first
Health Services Research
graduate advisor to plan semester registration.
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences
course of study for first Approved by:
Epidemiology and Environmental Health
semester. Graduate advisor
Oral Biology
or chair of the
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours intercollegiate faculty.
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
Application for Degree committee.
1
deadline imposed by
and no later than 90
(p. 24) section.
days prior to final oral or
thesis defense.
Master of Science in Energy Approved by: Advisory
Through a 10-month long program, featuring thesis and non-thesis head or chair of the
tracks, the Master of Science in Energy aims to expose students and intercollegiate faculty,
professionals to (a) important energy challenges and opportunities, and and Office of Graduate
(b) advances in theory, methods, technologies, and applications delivered and Professional
by energy leaders from academia, industry, and government, through a Studies (OGAPS).
module-based structure and a distinguished seminar series.
Emphasis will be placed on creating the new generation of energy

educated students and professionals who will be broadly educated on all
components of energy through quantitative analytical methods and multi-
scale systems based approaches.
70 Master of Science in Energy
2
3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20 Complete the application for degree form via the student's Howdy
submit thesis proposal working days prior to portal.
to the Office of the submission of the
Graduate and Request for the Final Program Requirements
Approved by: Advisory The Master of Science in Energy is designed to introduce students and
committee, department professionals to the multiple interdisciplinary facets of energy ranging
head or chair of the from an overview of energy technologies (fossil-based, renewable, and
intercollegiate faculty non-fossil based) to multi-scale energy systems engineering methods,
and OGAPS. to energy economics, law, security, policy, and societal impact. The
2 structure of the degree will be based on (a) non-overlapping modules, (b)
4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
distinguished seminar series, and (c) research thesis (thesis track only).
graduation fee. first week of the final
semester, see OGAPS Each module will be 1.5 weeks long and will have 5 teaching days,
calendar. including a total of 22 hours of lecture/lab material (22 contact hours) with
5 Check to be sure When: Well before 4.4 hours of lectures per teaching day. Therefore, two weekly modules
degree program and submitting request will be equivalent to a semester-long course, and will correspond to 3.0
advisory committee to schedule final credits. Seminars will be delivered by distinguished energy experts from
are up to date and examination. academia, industry, and government. Research thesis topics will be
all ELP requirements provided and supervised by faculty members affiliated with the Texas A&M
(if applicable) and Energy Institute.
coursework are
complete. The Master of Science in Energy degree will be offered in two tracks.
The thesis option will require a research thesis, and the non-thesis option
6 Complete residence When: If applicable,
will require only course work (i.e., without research thesis). The duration of
requirement. before or during final
both tracks will be about 10 months (i.e., September 1 June 30).
semester.
Approved by: OGAPS. Course List
7 Submit request When: Must be
to schedule final received by OGAPS at Code Title Semester
examination. least 10 working days Credit
before exam date. See Hours
OGAPS calendar for Required Courses (All Tracks)
deadlines. ICPE 601 Environmental Issues of Energy Systems 1.5
ICPE 602 Reservoir Characterization and Modeling 1.5
head or chair of the ICPE 603 Bioenergy 1.5
intercollegiate faculty, ICPE 604 Energy Systems Engineering I 1.5
and OGAPS. ICPE 605 Energy Systems Engineering II 1.5
8 Successfully complete When: The Report of ICPE 606 Introduction to Optimization 1.5
final examination. the Final Examination ICPE 607 Energy Accounting 1.5
Form should be
ICPE 608 Beyond Science and Technology 1.5
submitted to OGAPS
ICPE 609 Introduction to U.S. Energy Law and Policy 1.5
within 10 days following
the exam. ICPE 611 Economics of Energy 1.5
Approved by: Advisory ICPE 612 Entrepreneurship in Energy 1.5
committee and OGAPS. ICPE 613 Natural and Shale Gas Monetization: Technologies, 1.5
9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS Fundamentals, Economics and Applications
one approved final calendar for deadlines. ICPE 614 CO2 Sequestration 1.5
copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory ICPE 618 Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, CCUS 1.5
single PDF file (http:// committee, department
ICPE 681 Seminars 2
ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the
and submit signed intercollegiate faculty Thesis (Thesis Track Only)
approval form to the and OGAPS. ICPE 691 Thesis - Fall Semester 3
Office of Graduate and ICPE 691 Thesis - Spring Semester 3
Professional Studies. Prescribed Electives (All Tracks)
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, Thesis Track: Select two of the following: 3
cap and gown. visit http:// Non-Thesis Track: Select nine of the following: 13.5
graduation.tamu.edu.
ICPE 610 The Global Energy Future
1
The online Document Processing Submission System is located on ICPE 615 Smart Grid Fundamentals
the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu. ICPE 616 Multi-functional Materials for Energy Conversion
71
ICPE 617 Gas Separations for Energy: Fundamentals, If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
Applications and New Directions University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
ICPE 619 Nanomaterials Engineering and Energy Storage the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
ICPE 620 Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
ICPE 621 Thermoelectrics: Fundamentals of Electronic and campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
Thermal Transport Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
ICPE 622 Energy Efficiency in Buildings Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
ICPE 623 Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Sustainable member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
Resource Allocation separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
ICPE 624 Energy-Water-Nexus of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
ICPE 625 Integrated Risk Management for Exploration and year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
Production Projects beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
Dean.
ICPE 626 Safety in Energy Systems
ICPE 627 Interfacial Phenomena of Energy Systems If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
ICPE 628 Multi-physics Geomechanisms for Energy extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
Applications in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper, and is
registered for courses such as 5V98, 5V99, 684, 691, 692 or 693, the
Total Semester Credit Hours (Thesis Track) 32
student may request, in writing, that the department head appoint an
Total Semester Credit Hours (Non-Thesis Track) 36.5
alternate advisory committee chair during the interim period.
Program Requirements The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed
degree plan, the research proposal, the thesis and the final examination.
In addition, the committee as a group and as individual members are
Degree Plan (p. 71)
responsible for advising the student on academic matters, and, in the
Credit Requirements (p. 71) case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of
Transfer of Credit (p. 72) Graduate and Professional Studies.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
Courses (p. 72)
Thesis Option (p. 72)
Thesis Proposal (p. 73)
Final Examination/Thesis Defense (p. 73) be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
Non-Thesis Option (p. 73) masse.
Students Advisory Committee Degree Plan

After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework, The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will
the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed
department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) concerning and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior
appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary
advisory committee for the MS degree will consist of no fewer than three degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the
members of the graduate faculty, representative of the students fields date of the final oral examination or thesis defense.
of study and research. The chair or the co-chair of the advisory committee
A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document
must be from the students major department (or intercollegiate faculty,
Processing Submission System (http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu).
an appointment to a department other than the students major A student submitting a proposed degree plan for a Master of Science
department. The outside member for students in an interdisciplinary degree should designate on the official degree plan the appropriate
program must have an appointment to a department different from the program option.
chair of the students committee.
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct
advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be
member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination
faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may or Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of
serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty Graduate and Professional Studies.
members located off campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not
chair) with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who usually Credit Requirement
has immediate supervision of the students research and thesis, has the
responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee and for calling A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved courses and research
meetings at any other time considered desirable. is required for the thesis option Master of Science degree. The thesis
option requires 16 modules, thesis, and seminars. This track will be
72 Master of Science in Energy
offered for the first time in residence in fall 2016. It includes a research 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
thesis and will require students to be in College Station and work in transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
research with faculty members affiliated with the Texas A&M Energy hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
Institute. The fall semester structure of the thesis track will have 8 Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
modules, the distinguished seminar series, and research thesis work. The in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
spring semester structure of the thesis track will consist of 8 modules and international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
research thesis work. The additional 2 months will be devoted towards considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
the completion and defense of the research thesis work. The total number completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
of semester credit hours will be 32 (i.e., 24 for the 16 modules, 2 for the A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at
seminars, and 6 for the research thesis work). the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
A minimum of 36.5 semester credit hours of approved coursework is in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
required for the Non-Thesis Option. The non-thesis option requires 23
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
modules and seminars. This track will be offered for the first time in
degree plan credit.
residence in fall 2016 to students or professionals in College Station.
Beginning in fall 2017, this track will be available by distance to students 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
or professionals via distance learning. The Fall semester structure of the non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
non-thesis track will have 10 modules and the distinguished seminars. considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
The spring semester structure of the non-thesis track will consist of 10 3. Not more than 12 hours may be used in any combination of the
modules. Three additional modules will be offered upon completion of the following categories:
spring semester. The total number of semester credit hours will be 36.5 Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691
(i.e., 34.5 for the 23 modules, and 2 for the seminars). (research), 684 (Professional Internship) or SOPH 680 may be
used.
Transfer of Credit Not more than 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) may be used.
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at Not more than 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research) may be used.
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess Not more than 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be
of the limits prescribed below upon the advice of the advisory committee used.
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional 4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681).
Studies. Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or
approved international institution with a final grade of B or greater may be
400-level).
the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
limitations stated in the following section apply. Coursework in which no week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades 15 contact hours.
(A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted 7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of 8. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from and Professional Studies.
directly to the Office of Admissions. Thesis Option
An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Science degree for
a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work
must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature
and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method,
significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines
for the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual,
Studies.
which is available online at the Office of Graduate and Professional
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in Studies website.
computing the GPR.
After successful defense (or exemption) and approval by the students
advisory committee and the head of the students major department (or
Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate), the student must submit
Extension and Certain Other Courses his/her thesis in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer be uploaded to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website.
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward Additionally, a signed paper approval form with original signatures must be
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the received by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The PDF file
following limitations. and the signed approval form are required by the deadline.
73
Deadline dates for submitting the thesis are announced each semester degree and that must be within a time period that does not extend beyond
or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are excluded).
Calendar (see Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed
via the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website. For thesis option students, the final examination covers the thesis and all
Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one- be written or oral or both. The final examination may not be administered
time thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services. before the thesis is available to all members of the students advisory
This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After committee in substantially final form, and all members have had adequate
commencement, theses and dissertations are digitally stored and made time to review the document. The examination is conducted by the
available through the Texas A&M Libraries. students advisory committee as finally constituted. A thesis option student
must be registered in the University in the semester or summer term in
A thesis that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate which the final examination is taken. Persons other than members of
and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the
be returned to the students department head (or chair of the major professor, attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon
intercollegiate faculty, if applicable). The manuscript must be completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse
resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the
again. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal graduate committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a
process to graduate that semester. student on his or her exam. A department, or interdisciplinary degree
program, may have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency
Thesis Proposal within all degree programs within a department or interdisciplinary degree
For the thesis option Master of Science degree, the student must program.
prepare a thesis proposal for approval by the advisory committee and the
A thesis option candidate may petition to be exempt from his/her final
head of the major department or chair of the interdisciplinary faculty, if
examination provided his/her degree plan GPR is 3.500 or greater and he/
applicable. This proposal must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and
she has the approval of the advisory committee, the head of the students
major department, or intercollegiate chair, if appropriate, and the Office
the request for the final examination.
of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is required that the petition for
Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing exemption be submitted the same semester the student intends to submit
research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards the thesis.
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety Non-Thesis Option
at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance For non-thesis option students, a final comprehensive examination may be
responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the Office required.
of Research Compliance and Biosafety website.
The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the semester if
Final Examination/Thesis Defense questions on the exam are based on courses in which the student is
currently enrolled. If a student has completed all required degree plan
A student must pass a final examination by dates announced each
coursework, the student is not required to be registered for classes in
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
the semester the final examination is administered (unless he/she holds
Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
an assistantship). For specific final examination requirements, a student
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take
should check the program requirements for the degree which he/she is
the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses
pursuing.
on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas A&M
which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and there Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the
must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been
repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
better. All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed and Professional Studies.
with the exception of those hours for which the student is registered.
Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements must be A student pursuing the non-thesis option is not allowed to enroll in 5V98,
satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. If applicable, an approved 5V99, or 691 (research) for any reason and 691 may not be used for
thesis proposal must be on file in the Office of Graduate and Professional credit toward a non-thesis option Master of Science degree. A maximum
Studies according to published deadlines. of 4 credit hours of 684 (Professional Internship), 8 credit hours of 685
(Directed Studies), and up to 3 credit hours of 690 (Theory of Research)
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted or 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used toward the non-thesis option
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 Master of Science degree. In addition, any combination of 684, 685, 690
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. and 695 may not exceed 25 percent of the total credit hour requirement
Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the
scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be same as for the thesis option degree.
given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for the masters
74 Master of Science in Genetics
Additional Requirements Master of Science in Genetics

Additional Requirements The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
Residence (p. 74) understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
Continuous Registration (p. 74)
Time Limit (p. 74)
Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree
Foreign Languages (p. 74)
Requirements
Step Instruction Details
Residence 1 Meet with departmental When: Before first
In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master graduate advisor to plan semester registration.
of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one course of study for first Approved by:
regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at semester. Graduate advisor
Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory or chair of the
committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if intercollegiate faculty.
appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such committee. deadline imposed by
1
a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for Submit a degree plan. the student's college
the final 9 credit hours of required coursework. and no later than 90
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree thesis defense.
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full Approved by: Advisory
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the committee, department
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along head or chair of the
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and intercollegiate faculty,
Professional Studies. and Office of Graduate
and Professional
Studies (OGAPS).
3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
Continuous Registration
submit thesis proposal working days prior to
A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who to the Office of the submission of the
has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98, Graduate and Request for the Final
5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until Professional Studies. Examination.
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous Approved by: Advisory
Registration Requirements (p. 25). committee, department
Time Limit intercollegiate faculty
and OGAPS.
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven 2
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be 4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which graduation fee. first week of the final
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven semester, see OGAPS
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may calendar.
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. 5 Check to be sure When: Well before
degree program and submitting request
A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected advisory committee to schedule final
version of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional are up to date and examination.
Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of all ELP requirements
a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time (if applicable) and
limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not coursework are
being awarded. complete.
Foreign Languages requirement. before or during final
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree. semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
(p. 24) section.
75
7 Submit request When: Must be advisory committee for the MS degree will consist of no fewer than three
to schedule final received by OGAPS at members of the graduate faculty, representative of the students fields
examination. least 10 working days of study and research. The chair or the co-chair of the advisory committee
before exam date. See must be from the students major department (or intercollegiate faculty,
OGAPS calendar for if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must have
deadlines. an appointment to a department other than the students major
Approved by: Advisory department. The outside member for students in an interdisciplinary
committee, department program must have an appointment to a department different from the
head or chair of the chair of the students committee.
intercollegiate faculty,
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
and OGAPS.
advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
final examination. the Final Examination
faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may
Form should be
serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty
submitted to OGAPS
chair) with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who usually
the exam.
responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee and for calling
committee and OGAPS.
meetings at any other time considered desirable.
9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS
one approved final calendar for deadlines. If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
single PDF file (http:// committee, department the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
and submit signed intercollegiate faculty students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
approval form to the and OGAPS. campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
Office of Graduate and Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
Professional Studies. Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
cap and gown. visit http:// separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
graduation.tamu.edu. of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
1
The online Document Processing Submission System is located on beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu. Dean.
2
Complete the application for degree form via the student's Howdy
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
portal.
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper, and is
For more information about the Master of Science in Genetics, go to http://
genetics.tamu.edu/.
Program Requirements
The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed
Program Requirements degree plan, the research proposal, the thesis and the final examination.
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 75) In addition, the committee as a group and as individual members are
Degree Plan (p. 75) responsible for advising the student on academic matters, and, in the
case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their
Courses (p. 76) willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
Thesis Option (p. 76) academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
Thesis Proposal (p. 77) concerning the student. Although individual committee members may
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
Final Examination/Thesis Defense (p. 77)
masse.
Non-Thesis Option (p. 77)
Degree Plan
The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework, develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed
the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior
department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) concerning to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary
appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students
76 Master of Science in Genetics
degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
date of the final oral examination or thesis defense.
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
A student submitting a proposed degree plan for a Master of Science meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
degree should designate on the official degree plan the appropriate following limitations.
program option.
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
or Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
Graduate and Professional Studies. considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
Credit Requirement A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses
A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved courses and research would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
is required for the thesis option Master of Science degree. in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved coursework is
degree plan credit.
required for the Non-Thesis Option.
Ordinarily the student will devote the major portion of his or her time to non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
fields of interest.
3. Not more than 12 hours may be used in any combination of the
following categories:
Transfer of Credit Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at (research), 684 (Professional Internship) or SOPH 680 may be
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess used.
of the limits prescribed below upon the advice of the advisory committee Not more than 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) may be used.
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Not more than 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research) may be used.
Not more than 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be
used.
the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a 4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681).
student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
limitations stated in the following section apply. Coursework in which no 400-level).
formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
(A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research 15 contact hours.
or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for 7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
directly to the Office of Admissions. the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
Thesis Option
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Science degree for
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work
Studies. must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines
computing the GPR. for the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual,
Studies website.
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After successful defense (or exemption) and approval by the students A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted
advisory committee and the head of the students major department (or to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10
chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate), the student must submit working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination.
his/her thesis in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the
be uploaded to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website. Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
Additionally, a signed paper approval form with original signatures must be scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be
received by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The PDF file given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for the masters
and the signed approval form are required by the deadline. degree and that must be within a time period that does not extend beyond
the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are excluded).
Deadline dates for submitting the thesis are announced each semester
or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies For thesis option students, the final examination covers the thesis and all
Calendar (see Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed work taken on the degree plan and at the option of the committee may
via the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website. be written or oral or both. The final examination may not be administered
before the thesis is available to all members of the students advisory
Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one- committee in substantially final form, and all members have had adequate
time thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services. time to review the document. The examination is conducted by the
This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After students advisory committee as finally constituted. A thesis option student
commencement, theses and dissertations are digitally stored and made must be registered in the University in the semester or summer term in
available through the Texas A&M Libraries. which the final examination is taken. Persons other than members of
the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the
A thesis that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate
major professor, attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon
be returned to the students department head (or chair of the
themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the
intercollegiate faculty, if applicable). The manuscript must be
graduate committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a
resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin
student on his or her exam. A department, or interdisciplinary degree
again. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal
process to graduate that semester.
within all degree programs within a department or interdisciplinary degree
program.
Thesis Proposal
For the thesis option Master of Science degree, the student must A thesis option candidate may petition to be exempt from his/her final
prepare a thesis proposal for approval by the advisory committee and the examination provided his/her degree plan GPR is 3.500 or greater and he/
head of the major department or chair of the interdisciplinary faculty, if she has the approval of the advisory committee, the head of the students
applicable. This proposal must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and major department, or intercollegiate chair, if appropriate, and the Office
Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior to the submission of of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is required that the petition for
the request for the final examination. exemption be submitted the same semester the student intends to submit
the thesis.
Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing
research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards Non-Thesis Option
For non-thesis option students, a final comprehensive examination may be
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety
required.
responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the Office The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the semester if
of Research Compliance and Biosafety website. questions on the exam are based on courses in which the student is
Final Examination/Thesis Defense coursework, the student is not required to be registered for classes in
A student must pass a final examination by dates announced each the semester the final examination is administered (unless he/she holds
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional an assistantship). For specific final examination requirements, a student
Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies should check the program requirements for the degree which he/she is
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take pursuing.
Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the
committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and there
Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been
must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed
made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must
repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or
better. All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed A student pursuing the non-thesis option is not allowed to enroll in 5V98,
with the exception of those hours for which the student is registered. 5V99, or 691 (research) for any reason and 691 may not be used for
Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements must be credit toward a non-thesis option Master of Science degree. A maximum
satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. If applicable, an approved of 4 credit hours of 684 (Professional Internship), 8 credit hours of 685
thesis proposal must be on file in the Office of Graduate and Professional (Directed Studies), and up to 3 credit hours of 690 (Theory of Research)
Studies according to published deadlines. or 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used toward the non-thesis option
78 Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics
Master of Science degree. In addition, any combination of 684, 685, 690 Foreign Languages
and 695 may not exceed 25 percent of the total credit hour requirement
shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree.
option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the
same as for the thesis option degree. Application for Degree
Additional Requirements (p. 24) section.
Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics
Residence (p. 78)
Continuous Registration (p. 78) Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed
Time Limit (p. 78) to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or
Foreign Languages (p. 78) her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis
Residence express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages.
In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework,
of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one residence and technical requirements, although these must be met.
regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at
committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if
appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree
a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for
plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full Requirements
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along Step Instruction Details
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and 1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first
Professional Studies. intercollegiate graduate semester registration.
advisor to plan course Approved by:
of study for first Graduate advisor.
semester.
Continuous Registration 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who committee. deadline imposed by
has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98, Submit a degree plan. the student's college
5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until or intercollegiate
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous programs, and no
Registration Requirements (p. 25). later than 90 days
Time Limit examination.
faculty chair, and
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
(OGAPS).
A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected 3 Complete English When: Before
version of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional Language Proficiency preliminary
Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of requirements (if examination.
a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time applicable), and
limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not coursework detailed on
being awarded. degree plan.
79
4 Complete the When: See steps 10 Upload one approved When: See OGAPS
preliminary for completing final copy of the calendar for deadlines.
examination. the preliminary dissertation or record of Approved by: Advisory
examination. The study as a single pdf file committee, department
preliminary examination (http://ogaps.tamu.edu) head or intercollegiate
results must have been and submit a signed faculty chair, and
submitted to OGAPS 14 approval form to the Office of Graduate and
weeks prior to the date Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
of the defense. Professional Studies
Approved by: Advisory 11 Graduate; arrange for For more information,
committee, department cap and gown. visit http://
head or chair of the graduation.tamu.edu.
and OGAPS. Note: Once formal coursework is complete, you must be continuously
5 Submit proposal for When: No later than 20 registered until all degree requirements have been met. See Continuous
dissertation or record working days prior to Registration Requirements (p. 25).
The Program in Genetics is the main interdisciplinary PhD program
in the Natural Sciences at Texas A&M University and offers research
opportunities in a diverse range of Specialties: Bioinformatics and
Genomics; Conservation and Population Genetics; Medical Genetics;
Microbial Genetics; Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Genetics;
and Plant Genetics. The goal of the Program is to provide research
faculty chair, and
opportunities to aspiring research scientists in these various fields for
OGAPS.
successful careers in academia and industry. The graduate program in
6 Complete residence When: Before
genetics is supervised by the faculty of genetics, which is composed of
faculty from several departments and colleges whose training, teaching
to schedule final oral
and research is in genetics.
examination.
Approved by: OGAPS Admission is based on undergraduate record (coursework, laboratory
7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the experience, and grades), letters of recommendation, and performance on
graduate fee. first week of the final the GRE and TOEFL exams. Coursework in general genetics, molecular
semester; see OGAPS genetics and biochemistry are essential. Graduate assistantships and
calendar for deadlines. fellowships are available from the faculty of genetics and from individual
8 Submit request for When: Must be departments.
announce final oral least 10 working days Program Requirements
date. See OGAPS
calendar for deadlines. Student's Advisory Committee (p. 79)
Approved by: Advisory Degree Plan (p. 80)
faculty chair, and Research Proposal (p. 80)
OGAPS. Examinations (p. 81)
9 Successfully complete When: The Report of Preliminary Examination (p. 81)
final examination. the Final Examination Final Examination/Dissertation Defense (p. 82)
Form should be Dissertation (p. 83)
submitted to OGAPS
within 10 days following Students Advisory Committee
the exam.
Approved by: Advisory After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling, the student
committee and OGAPS will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department
(or chair of the intercollegiate faculty) concerning appointment of the chair
degree program must be from a department different from the chair of the field of study may be primarily in one department or in a combination of
students committee. departments. A degree plan must carry a reasonable amount of 691 or
5V98/5V99 (research).
advisory committee. Only graduate faculty members located on Texas Additional coursework may be added by petition to the approved degree
A&M University campuses may serve as chair of a students advisory plan by the students advisory committee if it is deemed necessary to
committee. Other Texas A&M University graduate faculty members correct deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes
located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not chair), can be made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final
with a member as the chair. Examination is approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
Studies.
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants Approval to enroll in any professional course (900-level) should be
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for obtained from the head of the department (or Chair of the intercollegiate
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the faculty, if applicable) in which the course will be offered before including
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University such a course on a degree plan.
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the No credit may be obtained by correspondence study, by extension or for
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty any course of fewer than three weeks duration.
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role Transfer of Credit
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one Courses for which transfer credits are sought must have been completed
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions with a grade of B or greater and must be approved by the students
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the advisory committee and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Dean. These courses must not have been used previously for another degree.
recommendations to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
Degree Plan conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
The students advisory committee will evaluate the students previous at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
education and degree objectives. The committee, in consultation with the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
the student, will develop a proposed degree plan and outline a research Studies.
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included
in computing the GPR. An official transcript from the university at
Doctor of Engineering), will constitute the basic requirements for the
which transfer courses are taken must be sent directly to the Office of
Admissions.
students college and no later than 90 days prior to the preliminary
examination.
Research Proposal
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the head of the students major department (or chair of the intercollegiate An approved degree plan was on file with the Office of Graduate
faculty, if applicable), must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and and Professional Studies at least 90 days prior to the first written
Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior to the submission of examination.
the Request for the Final Examination. Students cumulative GPR is at least 3.000.
Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing Students degree plan GPR is at least 3.000.
research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards All English language proficiency requirements have been satisfied.
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research All committee members have scheduled or waived the written portion
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety and agreed to attend the oral portion of the examination or have found
at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance a substitute. Only one substitution is allowed and it cannot be for the
responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the website committee chair.
http://rcb.tamu.edu. At the end of the semester in which the exam is given, there are
Examinations (except 681, 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692, and 791). The head
Preliminary Examination applicable) has the authority to approve a waiver of this criterion.
The students major department (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, The time span from the first written examination to the oral is no more
if applicable) and his or her advisory committee may require qualifying, than three weeks. (In cases of department-wide written examinations,
cumulative or other types of examinations at any time deemed desirable. this criterion is not applicable.) The head of the students department
These examinations are entirely at the discretion of the department and (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) has the authority to
the students advisory committee. approve a waiver of this criterion.
The preliminary examination is required. The preliminary examination Once all requirements are met, departments or intercollegiate faculty may
for a doctoral student shall be given no earlier than a date at which the announce the schedule of the written and oral parts of the examination.
student is within 6 credit hours of completion of the formal coursework
on the degree plan (i.e., all coursework on the degree plan except 681, Credit for the preliminary examination is not transferable. If a departmental
684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692 and 791 courses). The student is strongly or intercollegiate faculty examination is used as part of the written
encouraged to complete the Preliminary Examination no later than the portion of the preliminary examination, it must be the last examination
end of the semester following the completion of the formal coursework on offered prior to the date scheduled for the preliminary examination. In the
the degree plan. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies must schedule of the written portion, all members of the students advisory
receive the results of the preliminary examination at least 14 weeks prior committee are to be included.
to the final examination date. The examination shall be oral and written
should satisfy itself that the student has demonstrated the following
qualifications:
written part of the examination will cover all fields of study included in
the students degree plan. Each member of the advisory committee is 1. a mastery of the subject matter of all fields in the program;
2. an adequate knowledge of the literature in these fields and an ability to
carry out bibliographical research.
give a joint written examination. One or more members may require a In case a student is required to take, as a part of the written portion of a
student to take a departmental or intercollegiate faculty examination to preliminary examination, an examination administered by a department or
supplement or replace a written examination. Each written examination intercollegiate faculty, the department or intercollegiate faculty must:
must be completed and reported as satisfactory to the chair of the
advisory committee before the oral portion of the examination may be 1. offer the examination at least once every six months. The
held. In case any written examination is reported unsatisfactory, the entire departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should
advisory committee must agree (1) to proceed with the oral portion of the be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination
preliminary examination, or (2) to adopt another course of action regarding date.
the unsatisfactory written examination. 2. assume the responsibility for marking the examination satisfactory or
Prior to scheduling the preliminary examination with the other committee
3. forward the marked examination to the chair of the students advisory
committee within one week after the examination.
is ready for the examination. The following list of eligibility requirements
applies. The chair of the students advisory committee is responsible for making all
written examinations available to the members of the advisory committee
summer term during which any portion of the preliminary examination
may fall. If the entire examination falls between semesters, then the
student must be registered for the term immediately preceding the
examination.
The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of 4 Student checks the When: Several weeks
the Preliminary Examination to the Office of Graduate and Professional availability of committee before the proposed
Studies, using the Report of Doctoral Preliminary Examination form members. date of the preliminary
and the Preliminary Examination checklist. Both forms must have the examination.
appropriate signatures. These forms should be submitted to the Office 5 Students prepares and When: At least
of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the submits any petitions three weeks before
scheduled preliminary examination. found necessary by the the proposed date
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
After passing the required oral and written preliminary examinations for 6 When exam date Approved by:
the doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination is determined, the Committee chair,
for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be department may department head or
required to repeat the preliminary examination. Upon approval of the announce the schedule. intercollegiate faculty
students advisory committee, with no more than one member dissenting, chair.
and approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, a 7 Chair submits When: Within 10
student who has failed the preliminary examination may be given one the Report of working days of the
re-examination. Adequate time must be given to permit the student to the Preliminary date of the scheduled
address the inadequacies emerging from the first examination (normally Examination and oral examination and
six months). The student and the advisory committee should jointly the Preliminary no later than 14 weeks
negotiate a mutually acceptable date for this purpose. Examination Checklist prior to the final defense
to OGAPS. date.
A student must be registered at Texas A&M University for a minimum
of one semester credit hour in the semester or summer term in which
committee.
they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination.
8 Office of Graduate and When: Upon receipt
Steps for Completing the Preliminary Examination Professional Studies of the report of the
notifies the student and doctoral Preliminary
Step Instruction Details chair of any actions Examination.
1 Establish advisory When: Prior to the necessary to rectify any
committee. deadline set by the deficiencies.
Submit a degree plan. student's college, and
no later than 90 days Final Examination/Dissertation Defense
examination. The candidate for the doctoral degree must pass a final examination by
Approved by: Advisory deadline dates announced in the Office of Graduate and Professional
committee, department Studies Calendar each semester or summer term. The doctoral student is
or intercollegiate allowed only one opportunity to take the final examination. No student may
faculty chair, and be given a final examination unless his or her current official cumulative
Office of Graduate and and degree plan GPAs are 3.000 or better and he or she has been
(OGAPS).
2 Complete English When: Before
language proficiency preliminary
degree plan with the exception of 691, 5V98, or 5V99 (research), 692
(Professional Study), or 791 hours. The student must be registered for all
applicable), and
remaining hours; no hours remain to be taken on the degree plan. The
preliminary examination results must have been submitted to the Office
degree plan.
3 Student and chair When: Several weeks defense. The research proposal must have been submitted to the Office
review eligibility before the proposed of Graduate and Professional Studies 25 working days prior to the date
requirements for the date of the preliminary of the final examination/defense. Any changes to the degree plan must
preliminary exam examination. Checklist be approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior to
using the "Preliminary must be signed by chair the approval of the final examination. The request to hold and announce
Examination Checklist". and department head, the final examination must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and
or intercollegiate faculty Professional Studies a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the
chair. scheduled date. Examination/Defense results must be submitted to the
83
the scheduled examination/defense date. The Office of Graduate and commencement, dissertations are digitally stored and made available
Professional Studies must be notified in writing of any cancellations. through the Texas A&M Libraries.
The students advisory committee will conduct this examination. The A dissertation that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate
final examination is not to be administered until the dissertation or and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will
record of study is available in substantially final form to the students be returned to the students department head or chair of the
advisory committee, and all concerned have had adequate time to intercollegiate faculty. The manuscript must be resubmitted as a new
review the document. Additionally, all English Language Proficiency document, and the entire review process must begin anew. All original
requirements must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal process in order to
Whereas the final examination may cover the broad field of the candidates graduate.
chair of the advisory committee, be invited to attend a final examination Additional Requirements
for an advanced degree. A positive vote by all members of the graduate
Residence (p. 83)
committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on
Time Limit (p. 83)
there is consistency within all degree programs within a department. Upon Continuous Registration (p. 84)
completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse Admission to Candidacy (p. 84)
themselves from the proceedings. Languages (p. 84)
appropriate Report of the Final Examination for Doctoral Candidates form Application for Degree (p. 84)
of the candidate for the doctoral degree. A student must be registered Residence
in the University in the semester or summer term in which the final A student who enters the doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate
examination is taken. degree must spend one academic year plus one semester in resident
study at Texas A&M University. A student who holds masters degree
The Report of the Final Examination Form must be submitted with original
year in resident study. One academic year may include two adjacent
regular semesters or one regular semester and one adjacent 10-week
substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature must be included on
summer semester. The third semester is not required to be adjacent to
hours each to satisfy the residence requirement.
Dissertation
The ability to perform independent research must be demonstrated by To satisfy the residence requirement, the student must complete a
the dissertation, which must be the original work of the candidate. minimum of 9 credit hours per semester or 10-week summer semester in
Whereas acceptance of the dissertation is based primarily on its scholarly resident study at Texas A&M University for the required period. A student
merit, it must also exhibit creditable literary workmanship. The format who enters a doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate degree may
of the dissertation must be acceptable to the Office of Graduate and fulfill residence requirements in excess of one academic year (18 credit
Professional Studies. Guidelines for the preparation of the dissertation hours) by registration during summer sessions or by completion of a less-
are available in the Thesis Manual, which is available online at http:// than-full course load (in this context a full course load is considered 9
ogaps.tamu.edu. credit hours per semester).
After successful defense and approval by the students advisory Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
committee and the head of the students major department (or chair of may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable), a student must submit his/her time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
dissertation in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
be uploaded to the website, http://ogaps.tamu.edu. Additionally, a signed with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
paper approval form with original signatures must be received by the Professional Studies. An employee should submit verification of his/her
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Both the PDF file and the employment at the time he/she submits the degree plan. See Registration.
signed approval form are required by the deadline. (p. 25)
Deadline dates for submitting are announced each semester or summer See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed via the website Time Limit
http://ogaps.tamu.edu. All requirements for doctoral degrees must be completed within
84 Master of Science in Marine Biology
than ten calendar years old at the time of the final oral examination may GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester.
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated
After passing the required preliminary oral and written examinations for a 100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible.
four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be required to repeat the For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall,
preliminary examination. spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters
A final corrected version of the dissertation or record of study in electronic with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled
format as a single PDF file must be cleared by the Office of Graduate and for a doctoral level course is counted.
within the 10-year time limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral
result in the degree not being awarded. Degrees:

Biochemistry
A student in a program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy who has Microbiology
completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 691, 5V98 Genetics
or 5V99 (research) are required to be in continuous registration until Toxicology
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous Nutrition Sciences
Registration Requirements (p. 25). Community Clinical Psychology
School Psychology
Admission to Candidacy Veterinary Pathology
Clinical Psychology
Oral Biology
4. submitted an approved dissertation proposal, The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours
authorized for any doctoral student who has not been admitted to Application for Degree
candidacy.
(p. 24) section.
Languages
A student is required to possess a competent command of English. For Master of Science in Marine
of this catalog. The doctoral (PhD) foreign language requirement at Biology
monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction. The Master of Science degree in Marine Biology is a joint degree program
with Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University at Galveston and
99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi. The program is interdisciplinary,
involving courses and linking faculty from the TAMU Colleges of Science
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state (SCI), Agriculture and Life Sciences (COALS), Geosciences (GEOS),
according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with TAMU at Galveston (TAMUG) and TAMU-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC).
legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, the number of hours for which
state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M University and other understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit. pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree
Requirements
or chair of the
intercollegiate faculty.
85
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the 9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS
committee. deadline imposed by one approved final calendar for deadlines.
1
Submit a degree plan. the student's college copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory
and no later than 90 single PDF file (http:// committee, department
days prior to final oral or ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the
thesis defense. and submit signed intercollegiate faculty
Approved by: Advisory approval form to the and OGAPS.
committee, department Office of Graduate and
head or chair of the Professional Studies.
intercollegiate faculty, 10 Graduation; arrange for For more information,
and Office of Graduate cap and gown. visit http://
and Professional graduation.tamu.edu.
Studies (OGAPS).
1
3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20 The online Document Processing Submission System is located on
submit thesis proposal working days prior to the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
2
to the Office of the submission of the Complete the application for degree form via the student's Howdy
Graduate and Request for the Final portal.
Approved by: Advisory Program Requirements
head or chair of the Program Requirements
intercollegiate faculty
and OGAPS.
2 Degree Plan (p. 86)
graduation fee. first week of the final Credit Requirements (p. 86)
semester, see OGAPS Transfer of Credit (p. 86)
calendar. Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
5 Check to be sure When: Well before Courses (p. 86)
degree program and submitting request Thesis Option (p. 87)
advisory committee to schedule final Thesis Proposal (p. 87)
are up to date and examination. Final Examination/Thesis Defense (p. 87)
all ELP requirements
(if applicable) and Non-Thesis Option (p. 88)
coursework are
complete. Students Advisory Committee
6 Complete residence When: If applicable, After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
requirement. before or during final the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
semester. department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) concerning
Approved by: OGAPS. appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students
and OGAPS.
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
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If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved coursework is
University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants required for the Non-Thesis Option.
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the Ordinarily the student will devote the major portion of his or her time to
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department fields of interest.
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty Transfer of Credit
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one of the limits prescribed below upon the advice of the advisory committee
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the Studies. Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or
Dean. approved international institution with a final grade of B or greater may be
the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
limitations stated in the following section apply. Coursework in which no
formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades
(A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted
for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of
The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
degree plan, the research proposal, the thesis and the final examination. or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
In addition, the committee as a group and as individual members are transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit
responsible for advising the student on academic matters, and, in the hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from
case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
Graduate and Professional Studies. directly to the Office of Admissions.
The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
masse. Studies.

Degree Plan computing the GPR.
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior
to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary
degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
date of the final oral examination or thesis defense. work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document following limitations.
A student submitting a proposed degree plan for a Master of Science transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
degree should designate on the official degree plan the appropriate hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
program option. Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be
or Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of
in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
Credit Requirement
A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved courses and research degree plan credit.
is required for the thesis option Master of Science degree.
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2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate again. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be process to graduate that semester.
3. Not more than 12 hours may be used in any combination of the Thesis Proposal
For the thesis option Master of Science degree, the student must
Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691
(research), 684 (Professional Internship) or SOPH 680 may be
used.
Not more than 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) may be used. Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior to the submission of
Not more than 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research) may be used. the request for the final examination.
used.
research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety
400-level). at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the Office
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day of Research Compliance and Biosafety website.
15 contact hours. Final Examination/Thesis Defense
7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. A student must pass a final examination by dates announced each
8. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take
the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses
and Professional Studies. on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas A&M
Thesis Option must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed
An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Science degree for on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must
a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or
must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature better. All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed
and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method, with the exception of those hours for which the student is registered.
significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements must be
for the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual, satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. If applicable, an approved
which is available online at the Office of Graduate and Professional thesis proposal must be on file in the Office of Graduate and Professional
Studies website. Studies according to published deadlines.
A thesis that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate major professor, attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon
and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse
be returned to the students department head (or chair of the themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the
intercollegiate faculty, if applicable). The manuscript must be graduate committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a
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student on his or her exam. A department, or interdisciplinary degree a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for
program, may have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency the final 9 credit hours of required coursework.
program. Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
A thesis option candidate may petition to be exempt from his/her final time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
examination provided his/her degree plan GPR is 3.500 or greater and he/ student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
she has the approval of the advisory committee, the head of the students with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
major department, or intercollegiate chair, if appropriate, and the Office Professional Studies.
exemption be submitted the same semester the student intends to submit See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
the thesis.
Non-Thesis Option A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who
For non-thesis option students, a final comprehensive examination may be has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98,
required. 5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until
The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the semester if Registration Requirements (p. 25).
questions on the exam are based on courses in which the student is
currently enrolled. If a student has completed all required degree plan Time Limit
pursuing.
Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected
version of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional
Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of
a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time
A student pursuing the non-thesis option is not allowed to enroll in 5V98, limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not
5V99, or 691 (research) for any reason and 691 may not be used for being awarded.
credit toward a non-thesis option Master of Science degree. A maximum
of 4 credit hours of 684 (Professional Internship), 8 credit hours of 685 Foreign Languages
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree.
or 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used toward the non-thesis option
Master of Science degree. In addition, any combination of 684, 685, 690
shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the (p. 24) section.
same as for the thesis option degree.
Doctor of Philosophy in Marine
Biology
The PhD degree in Marine Biology is a joint degree program with Texas
Residence (p. 88)
A&M University, Texas A&M University at Galveston and Texas A&M
Continuous Registration (p. 88) UniversityCorpus Christi. The program is interdisciplinary, involving
Time Limit (p. 88) courses and linking faculty from the TAMU Colleges of Science (SCI),
Foreign Languages (p. 88) Agriculture and Life Sciences (COALS), Geosciences (GEOS), TAMU at
Application for Degree (p. 88) Galveston (TAMUG) and TAMU-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC).

Residence to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or
In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis
of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter
regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent
Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to
committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages.
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The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, 5 Submit proposal for When: No later than 20
residence and technical requirements, although these must be met. dissertation or record working days prior to
For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM of Graduate and Request for the Final
or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the Professional Studies. Examination.
degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has Approved by: Advisory
completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S. committee, department
DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree head or intercollegiate
plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree 6 Complete residence When: Before
Requirements requirement. submitting request
examination.
1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first Approved by: OGAPS
intercollegiate graduate semester registration.
semester; see OGAPS
semester.
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
date. See OGAPS
later than 90 days
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
faculty chair, and
Office of Graduate and 9 Successfully complete When: The Report of
Professional Studies final examination. the Final Examination
(OGAPS). Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
applicable), and
committee and OGAPS
degree plan. 10 Upload one approved When: See OGAPS
4 Complete the When: See steps
preliminary for completing
examination. the preliminary
examination. The
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
weeks prior to the date
of the defense. 11 Graduate; arrange for For more information,
Approved by: Advisory cap and gown. visit http://
committee, department graduation.tamu.edu.
Note: Once formal coursework is complete, you must be continuously
registered until all degree requirements have been met. See Continuous
and OGAPS.
Degree Plan (p. 90)
Transfer of Credit (p. 90) Degree Plan

Research Proposal (p. 91)
Final Examination/Dissertation Defense (p. 93) problem which, when completed, as indicated by the dissertation (or
Dissertation (p. 93) its equivalent for the degree of Doctor of Education or the degree of
Students Advisory Committee degree. The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling, the student students college and no later than 90 days prior to the preliminary
will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department examination.
of the advisory committee. The students advisory committee will consist This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
of no fewer than four members of the graduate faculty representative Document Processing Submission System located on the website http://
of the students several fields of study and research, where the chair or ogsdpss.tamu.edu. A minimum of 64 hours is required on the degree plan
co-chair must be from the students department (or intercollegiate faculty, for the Doctor of Philosophy for a student who has completed a masters
if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must have degree. A student who has completed a DDS/DMD, DVM or a MD at a
an appointment to a department other than the students major U.S. institution is also required to complete a minimum of 64 hours. A
department. The outside member for a student in an interdisciplinary student who has completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters
degree program must be from a department different from the chair of the degree will be required to complete a 96-hour degree plan. Completion
students committee. of a DDS/DMD, DVM or MD degree at a foreign institution requires
completion of a minimum of 96 hours for the Doctor of Philosophy. A
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the field of study may be primarily in one department or in a combination of
advisory committee. Only graduate faculty members located on Texas departments. A degree plan must carry a reasonable amount of 691 or
A&M University campuses may serve as chair of a students advisory 5V98/5V99 (research).
committee. Other Texas A&M University graduate faculty members
located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not chair), Additional coursework may be added by petition to the approved degree
with a member as the chair. plan by the students advisory committee if it is deemed necessary to
correct deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the can be made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final
University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants Examination is approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for Studies.
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University Approval to enroll in any professional course (900-level) should be
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department obtained from the head of the department (or Chair of the intercollegiate
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the faculty, if applicable) in which the course will be offered before including
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty such a course on a degree plan.
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role No credit may be obtained by correspondence study, by extension or for
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one any course of fewer than three weeks duration.
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the Transfer of Credit
Dean.
Courses for which transfer credits are sought must have been completed
The committee members signatures on the degree plan indicate their with a grade of B or greater and must be approved by the students
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire advisory committee and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions These courses must not have been used previously for another degree.
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may Except for officially approved cooperative doctoral programs, credit for
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign thesis or dissertation research or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit
en masse. The chair of the committee, who usually has immediate for internship coursework in any form is not transferable. Courses taken
supervision of the students research and dissertation or record of study, in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international
has the responsibility for calling all meetings of the committee. The duties institution with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for transfer
of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree plan, the credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the courses would be
research proposal, the preliminary examination, the dissertation or record accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking
of study and the final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group status at the host institution. Credit for coursework taken by extension
and as individual members, is responsible for counseling the student is not transferable. Coursework in which no formal grades are given
on academic matters, and, in the case of academic deficiency, initiating or in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for
recommendations to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Credit

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Admissions.
Research Proposal members, the committee chair will review the eligibility criteria with the
agreed on by the student and the advisory committee at their first meeting,
applies.
as a basis for selecting the proper courses to support the proposed
research. Student is registered at Texas A&M University for the semester or
As soon thereafter as the research project can be outlined in reasonable
detail, the dissertation research proposal should be completed. The
research proposal should be approved at a meeting of the students
examination.
advisory committee, at which time the feasibility of the proposed research
and the adequacy of available facilities should be reviewed. The approved
proposal, signed by all members of the students advisory committee,
examination.
the head of the students major department (or chair of the intercollegiate
faculty, if applicable), must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Students cumulative GPR is at least 3.000.
Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior to the submission of Students degree plan GPR is at least 3.000.
the Request for the Final Examination. All English language proficiency requirements have been satisfied.
All committee members have scheduled or waived the written portion
committee chair.
at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance At the end of the semester in which the exam is given, there are
responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the website no more than 6 hours of coursework remaining on the degree plan
http://rcb.tamu.edu. (except 681, 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692, and 791). The head
The time span from the first written examination to the oral is no more
Preliminary Examination than three weeks. (In cases of department-wide written examinations,
The students major department (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, this criterion is not applicable.) The head of the students department
if applicable) and his or her advisory committee may require qualifying, (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) has the authority to
cumulative or other types of examinations at any time deemed desirable. approve a waiver of this criterion.
the students advisory committee.
for a doctoral student shall be given no earlier than a date at which the
portion of the preliminary examination, it must be the last examination
on the degree plan (i.e., all coursework on the degree plan except 681,
offered prior to the date scheduled for the preliminary examination. In the
684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692 and 791 courses). The student is strongly
schedule of the written portion, all members of the students advisory
encouraged to complete the Preliminary Examination no later than the
and approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The 1. a mastery of the subject matter of all fields in the program;
written part of the examination will cover all fields of study included in 2. an adequate knowledge of the literature in these fields and an ability to
the students degree plan. Each member of the advisory committee is carry out bibliographical research.
In case a student is required to take, as a part of the written portion of a Steps for Completing the Preliminary Examination
1. offer the examination at least once every six months. The committee. deadline set by the
departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should Submit a degree plan. student's college, and
be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination no later than 90 days
date. prior to preliminary
2. assume the responsibility for marking the examination satisfactory or examination.
unsatisfactory, or otherwise graded, and in the case of unsatisfactory, Approved by: Advisory
stating specifically the reasons for such a mark. committee, department
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
The chair of the students advisory committee is responsible for making all Professional Studies
written examinations available to the members of the advisory committee (OGAPS).
at or before the oral portion of the preliminary examination. A positive vote 2 Complete English When: Before
by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissention is language proficiency preliminary
required to pass a student on his or her preliminary exam. A department requirements (if examination.
or intercollegiate faculty can have a stricter requirement provided there applicable), and
is consistency within all degree programs within a department or an coursework detailed on
interdisciplinary degree program. degree plan.
Examination Checklist". and department head,
of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
or intercollegiate faculty
scheduled preliminary examination.
chair.
The Report of the Preliminary Examination form must be submitted with 4 Student checks the When: Several weeks
original signatures of the approved committee members. If an approved availability of committee before the proposed
committee member substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature members. date of the preliminary
must also be included on the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and examination.
Professional Studies. The original signature of the department head is also 5 Students prepares and When: At least
required on the form. submits any petitions three weeks before
the doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination
for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be
required to repeat the preliminary examination. Upon approval of the
students advisory committee, with no more than one member dissenting,
and approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, a
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
6 When exam date Approved by:
is determined, the Committee chair,
department may department head or
announce the schedule. intercollegiate faculty
A student must be registered at Texas A&M University for a minimum chair.
of one semester credit hour in the semester or summer term in which 7 Chair submits When: Within 10
they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination. the Report of working days of the
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
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deficiencies.
Deadline dates for submitting are announced each semester or summer
defense. The research proposal must have been submitted to the Office
of Graduate and Professional Studies 25 working days prior to the date
be approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior to
the approval of the final examination. The request to hold and announce Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-time
the final examination must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services.
Professional Studies a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After
scheduled date. Examination/Defense results must be submitted to the commencement, dissertations are digitally stored and made available
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of through the Texas A&M Libraries.
The students advisory committee will conduct this examination. The be returned to the students department head or chair of the
final examination is not to be administered until the dissertation or intercollegiate faculty. The manuscript must be resubmitted as a new
record of study is available in substantially final form to the students document, and the entire review process must begin anew. All original
advisory committee, and all concerned have had adequate time to submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal process in order to
review the document. Additionally, all English Language Proficiency graduate.
Whereas the final examination may cover the broad field of the candidates Additional Requirements
Residence (p. 93)
chair of the advisory committee, be invited to attend a final examination
his or her exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided Admission to Candidacy (p. 94)
there is consistency within all degree programs within a department. Upon Languages (p. 94)
summer semester. The third semester is not required to be adjacent to 5. met the residence requirements. The final examination will not be
the one year. Enrollment for each semester must be a minimum of 9 credit authorized for any doctoral student who has not been admitted to
hours each to satisfy the residence requirement. candidacy.
To satisfy the residence requirement, the student must complete a Languages

resident study at Texas A&M University for the required period. A student A student is required to possess a competent command of English. For
who enters a doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate degree may English language proficiency requirements, see the Admissions section
fulfill residence requirements in excess of one academic year (18 credit of this catalog. The doctoral (PhD) foreign language requirement at
hours) by registration during summer sessions or by completion of a less- Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and
than-full course load (in this context a full course load is considered 9 monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction.
99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, the number of hours for which
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate
Professional Studies. An employee should submit verification of his/her for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M University and other
employment at the time he/she submits the degree plan. See Registration. universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit.
(p. 25)
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100
Time Limit A doctoral student at Texas A&M has seven years to complete his/her
All requirements for doctoral degrees must be completed within degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who,
a period of ten consecutive calendar years for the degree to be after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours
granted. A course will be considered valid until 10 years after the end of will be charged tuition at a rate equivalent to out-of-state tuition. Please
the semester in which it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework more note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as
than ten calendar years old at the time of the final oral examination may students from other states and countries who currently are charged tuition
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT,
After passing the required preliminary oral and written examinations for a competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester.
doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination within Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated
four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be required to repeat the 100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible.
A final corrected version of the dissertation or record of study in electronic spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters
format as a single PDF file must be cleared by the Office of Graduate and as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized
Professional Studies no later than one year after the final examination or with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled
within the 10-year time limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will for a doctoral level course is counted.
Continuous Registration Degrees:
A student in a program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy who has Biomedical Sciences

completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 691, 5V98 Biochemistry
or 5V99 (research) are required to be in continuous registration until Microbiology
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous Genetics
Registration Requirements (p. 25). Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
Admission to Candidacy Community Clinical Psychology
School Psychology
1. completed all formal coursework on the degree plan with the exception Clinical Psychology
of any remaining 681, 684, 690 and 691, 5V98 and 5V99, or 791. Counseling Psychology
Medical Sciences
3. passed the preliminary examination (written and oral portions), Epidemiology and Environmental Health
4. submitted an approved dissertation proposal, Oral Biology
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The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree
Application for Degree Requirements
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation Step Instruction Details
(p. 24) section. 1 Meet with departmental When: Before first
Master of Science in Molecular course of study for first Approved by:
and Environmental Plant Sciences or chair of the
Chair: D. B. Hays 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
The Faculty of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences (MEPS) has 1
members in the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Geosciences,
and Science and is administered through the Department of Soil and
Crop Sciences. Degree programs are available leading to MS and
thesis defense.
PhD degree in molecular and environmental plant sciences. Program
requirements are determined and supervised by MEPS faculty. Degree
programs are prepared on an individual basis by the graduate students in
consultation with their advisory committee. Students hold appointments,
for administrative purposes, in the department of their major professors.
and Office of Graduate
Molecular and environmental plant sciences seeks to understand and Professional
the molecular basis for functions and behavior of plants in natural Studies (OGAPS).
environments. It blends botany, ecology, molecular biology, chemistry, 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
genetics and physics. Traditionally, plant scientists have been interested submit thesis proposal working days prior to
in the improvement of agriculture, and many of the most basic findings on to the Office of the submission of the
photoperiodism, mineral nutrition, plant growth regulators, morphogenesis, Graduate and Request for the Final
postharvest physiology and plant competition have had major effects Professional Studies. Examination.
on modern agriculture. Today the unifying goal of plant science is Approved by: Advisory
to understand and improve plants. This goal involves significant committee, department
interdisciplinary interactions with molecular genetics, plant breeding, head or chair of the
environmental physics, agronomy and other plant-agriculture disciplines. intercollegiate faculty
and OGAPS.
Graduate degree programs are individually designed to prepare 2
graduates for careers in specialized areas of the discipline including
molecular biology, metabolism, development, physiological ecology and
semester, see OGAPS
environmental or crop physiology. Faculty members hold appointments in
calendar.
the Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Biochemistry and Biophysics,
5 Check to be sure When: Well before
Biology, Ecosystem Science and Management, Entomology, Horticultural
Sciences, Plant Pathology and Microbiology, and Soil and Crop Sciences.
advisory committee to schedule final
Courses in these departments support the curriculum along with those in
are up to date and examination.
chemistry, genetics, mathematics, physics and statistics.
All graduate students participate in the student seminar program, the (if applicable) and
faculty-sponsored visiting scientist seminar program, other faculty- coursework are
sponsored special programs, the core curriculum of courses and regional complete.
and national scientific meetings. These activities lend continuity and unity 6 Complete residence When: If applicable,
to the graduate student group just as research topics and the selection of requirement. before or during final
supporting courses lend diversity to individual programs. semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
https://meps.tamu.edu
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new to schedule final received by OGAPS at
understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to examination. least 10 working days
pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. before exam date. See
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
and OGAPS.
96 Master of Science in Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences
8 Successfully complete When: The Report of serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty
final examination. the Final Examination members located off campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not
Form should be chair) with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who usually
submitted to OGAPS has immediate supervision of the students research and thesis, has the
within 10 days following responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee and for calling
the exam. meetings at any other time considered desirable.
one approved final calendar for deadlines.
copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory
and submit signed intercollegiate faculty
approval form to the and OGAPS.
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
cap and gown. visit http:// beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
graduation.tamu.edu. Dean.
1
The online Document Processing Submission System is located on If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu. extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
2
Complete the application for degree form via the student's Howdy in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper, and is
portal. registered for courses such as 5V98, 5V99, 684, 691, 692 or 693, the
Program Requirements alternate advisory committee chair during the interim period.
masse.

develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed
the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) concerning
degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the
advisory committee for the MS degree will consist of no fewer than three
members of the graduate faculty, representative of the students fields
of study and research. The chair or the co-chair of the advisory committee A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document
must be from the students major department (or intercollegiate faculty, Processing Submission System (http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu).
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or Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses
Graduate and Professional Studies. would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
Credit Requirement Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
degree plan credit.
A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved courses and research
is required for the thesis option Master of Science degree. 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved coursework is considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
Ordinarily the student will devote the major portion of his or her time to following categories:
work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691
fields of interest. (research), 684 (Professional Internship) or SOPH 680 may be
used.
Not more than 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research) may be used.
Studies. Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
approved international institution with a final grade of B or greater may be 400-level).
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
15 contact hours.
or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
Thesis Option
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method,
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional for the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual,
Studies. which is available online at the Office of Graduate and Professional
Studies website.
computing the GPR. After successful defense (or exemption) and approval by the students
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate), the student must submit
be uploaded to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website.
Additionally, a signed paper approval form with original signatures must be
received by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The PDF file
and the signed approval form are required by the deadline.
following limitations.
or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
via the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website.
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be time thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services.
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After
98 Master of Science in Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences
resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin student on his or her exam. A department, or interdisciplinary degree
again. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal program, may have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency
process to graduate that semester. within all degree programs within a department or interdisciplinary degree
program.
Thesis Proposal
exemption be submitted the same semester the student intends to submit
the thesis.
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research For non-thesis option students, a final comprehensive examination may be
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety required.
pursuing.
the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the
on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas A&M committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and there Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been
must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must and Professional Studies.
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted and 695 may not exceed 25 percent of the total credit hour requirement
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the
Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the same as for the thesis option degree.
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be Additional Requirements
degree and that must be within a time period that does not extend beyond Additional Requirements
Residence (p. 99)
For thesis option students, the final examination covers the thesis and all Continuous Registration (p. 99)
work taken on the degree plan and at the option of the committee may Time Limit (p. 99)
be written or oral or both. The final examination may not be administered
committee in substantially final form, and all members have had adequate
time to review the document. The examination is conducted by the
students advisory committee as finally constituted. A thesis option student
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Residence The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework,
of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM
regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the
Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has
committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S.
appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree
Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
the final 9 credit hours of required coursework. Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree
Requirements
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full Step Instruction Details
1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). semester.
Continuous Registration committee. deadline imposed by
A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who or intercollegiate
has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98, programs, and no
5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until later than 90 days
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous prior to preliminary
Registration Requirements (p. 25). examination.
Time Limit committee, department
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven head or intercollegiate
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be faculty chair, and
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which Office of Graduate and
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven Professional Studies
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may (OGAPS).
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. 3 Complete English When: Before
A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected requirements (if examination.
version of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional applicable), and
Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of coursework detailed on
a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time degree plan.
limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not 4 Complete the When: See steps
being awarded. preliminary for completing
Foreign Languages examination. The
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree. preliminary examination
Application for Degree submitted to OGAPS 14
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation of the defense.
(p. 24) section. Approved by: Advisory
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular head or chair of the
and Environmental Plant Sciences and OGAPS.

100 Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences
5 Submit proposal for When: No later than 20 Transfer of Credit (p. 101)
dissertation or record working days prior to Research Proposal (p. 101)
of study to the Office the submission of the Examinations (p. 101)
of Graduate and Request for the Final Preliminary Examination (p. 101)
committee, department Dissertation (p. 104)
faculty chair, and Students Advisory Committee
OGAPS.
6 Complete residence When: Before will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department
requirement. submitting request (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty) concerning appointment of the chair
to schedule final oral of the advisory committee. The students advisory committee will consist
examination. of no fewer than four members of the graduate faculty representative
Approved by: OGAPS of the students several fields of study and research, where the chair or
7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the co-chair must be from the students department (or intercollegiate faculty,
graduate fee. first week of the final if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must have
semester; see OGAPS an appointment to a department other than the students major
calendar for deadlines. department. The outside member for a student in an interdisciplinary
8 Submit request for When: Must be degree program must be from a department different from the chair of the
permission to hold and received by OGAPS at students committee.
date. See OGAPS
A&M University campuses may serve as chair of a students advisory
located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not chair),
with a member as the chair.
faculty chair, and If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
OGAPS. University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
9 Successfully complete When: The Report of the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
final examination. the Final Examination securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
Form should be students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
submitted to OGAPS campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
within 10 days following Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
the exam. Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
Approved by: Advisory member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
committee and OGAPS separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
10 Upload one approved When: See OGAPS of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
final copy of the calendar for deadlines. year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
dissertation or record of Approved by: Advisory beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
study as a single pdf file committee, department Dean.
and submit a signed faculty chair, and The committee members signatures on the degree plan indicate their
approval form to the Office of Graduate and willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
Professional Studies concerning the student. Although individual committee members may
11 Graduate; arrange for For more information,
cap and gown. visit http://
Note: Once formal coursework is complete, you must be continuously of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree plan, the
registered until all degree requirements have been met. See Continuous research proposal, the preliminary examination, the dissertation or record
Registration Requirements (p. 25). of study and the final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group
Degree Plan (p. 101)
101
The students advisory committee will evaluate the students previous the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
education and degree objectives. The committee, in consultation with Studies.
problem which, when completed, as indicated by the dissertation (or Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included
its equivalent for the degree of Doctor of Education or the degree of in computing the GPR. An official transcript from the university at
Doctor of Engineering), will constitute the basic requirements for the which transfer courses are taken must be sent directly to the Office of
degree. The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate Admissions.
examination.
degree. A student who has completed a DDS/DMD, DVM or a MD at a
U.S. institution is also required to complete a minimum of 64 hours. A
student who has completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters
degree will be required to complete a 96-hour degree plan. Completion
of a DDS/DMD, DVM or MD degree at a foreign institution requires
field of study may be primarily in one department or in a combination of
plan by the students advisory committee if it is deemed necessary to
can be made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final
Studies.
No credit may be obtained by correspondence study, by extension or for The students major department (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty,
any course of fewer than three weeks duration. if applicable) and his or her advisory committee may require qualifying,
with a grade of B or greater and must be approved by the students The preliminary examination is required. The preliminary examination
advisory committee and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. for a doctoral student shall be given no earlier than a date at which the
These courses must not have been used previously for another degree. student is within 6 credit hours of completion of the formal coursework
Except for officially approved cooperative doctoral programs, credit for on the degree plan (i.e., all coursework on the degree plan except 681,
thesis or dissertation research or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692 and 791 courses). The student is strongly
for internship coursework in any form is not transferable. Courses taken encouraged to complete the Preliminary Examination no later than the
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international end of the semester following the completion of the formal coursework on
institution with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for transfer the degree plan. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies must
credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the courses would be receive the results of the preliminary examination at least 14 weeks prior
accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking to the final examination date. The examination shall be oral and written
status at the host institution. Credit for coursework taken by extension unless otherwise recommended by the students advisory committee
is not transferable. Coursework in which no formal grades are given and approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The
or in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for written part of the examination will cover all fields of study included in
example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Credit the students degree plan. Each member of the advisory committee is
for coursework submitted for transfer from any college or university must responsible for administering a written examination in his or her particular
be shown in semester credit hours, or equated to semester credit hours. field, unless he or she chooses to waive participation in this part of
student to take a departmental or intercollegiate faculty examination to In case a student is required to take, as a part of the written portion of a
supplement or replace a written examination. Each written examination preliminary examination, an examination administered by a department or
must be completed and reported as satisfactory to the chair of the intercollegiate faculty, the department or intercollegiate faculty must:
held. In case any written examination is reported unsatisfactory, the entire 1. offer the examination at least once every six months. The
advisory committee must agree (1) to proceed with the oral portion of the departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should
preliminary examination, or (2) to adopt another course of action regarding be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination
the unsatisfactory written examination. date.
Prior to scheduling the preliminary examination with the other committee unsatisfactory, or otherwise graded, and in the case of unsatisfactory,
members, the committee chair will review the eligibility criteria with the stating specifically the reasons for such a mark.
is ready for the examination. The following list of eligibility requirements committee within one week after the examination.
applies.
The chair of the students advisory committee is responsible for making all
Student is registered at Texas A&M University for the semester or written examinations available to the members of the advisory committee
summer term during which any portion of the preliminary examination at or before the oral portion of the preliminary examination. A positive vote
may fall. If the entire examination falls between semesters, then the by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissention is
student must be registered for the term immediately preceding the required to pass a student on his or her preliminary exam. A department
examination. or intercollegiate faculty can have a stricter requirement provided there
An approved degree plan was on file with the Office of Graduate is consistency within all degree programs within a department or an
and Professional Studies at least 90 days prior to the first written interdisciplinary degree program.
examination.
Students cumulative GPR is at least 3.000. The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of
All English language proficiency requirements have been satisfied. and the Preliminary Examination checklist. Both forms must have the
All committee members have scheduled or waived the written portion appropriate signatures. These forms should be submitted to the Office
and agreed to attend the oral portion of the examination or have found of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
a substitute. Only one substitution is allowed and it cannot be for the scheduled preliminary examination.
committee chair.
At the end of the semester in which the exam is given, there are The Report of the Preliminary Examination form must be submitted with
no more than 6 hours of coursework remaining on the degree plan original signatures of the approved committee members. If an approved
(except 681, 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692, and 791). The head committee member substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature
of the students department (or Chair of the Intercollegiate Faculty, if must also be included on the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and
applicable) has the authority to approve a waiver of this criterion. Professional Studies. The original signature of the department head is also
than three weeks. (In cases of department-wide written examinations, After passing the required oral and written preliminary examinations for
this criterion is not applicable.) The head of the students department the doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination
(or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) has the authority to for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be
approve a waiver of this criterion. required to repeat the preliminary examination. Upon approval of the
Credit for the preliminary examination is not transferable. If a departmental re-examination. Adequate time must be given to permit the student to
or intercollegiate faculty examination is used as part of the written address the inadequacies emerging from the first examination (normally
portion of the preliminary examination, it must be the last examination six months). The student and the advisory committee should jointly
offered prior to the date scheduled for the preliminary examination. In the negotiate a mutually acceptable date for this purpose.
Through the preliminary examination, the students advisory committee they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination.
qualifications:
1. a mastery of the subject matter of all fields in the program;

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Steps for Completing the Preliminary Examination 8 Office of Graduate and When: Upon receipt
Professional Studies of the report of the
1 Establish advisory When: Prior to the chair of any actions Examination.
committee. deadline set by the necessary to rectify any
Submit a degree plan. student's college, and deficiencies.
no later than 90 days
Final Examination/Dissertation Defense
examination.
Approved by: Advisory The candidate for the doctoral degree must pass a final examination by
committee, department deadline dates announced in the Office of Graduate and Professional
or intercollegiate Studies Calendar each semester or summer term. The doctoral student is
faculty chair, and allowed only one opportunity to take the final examination. No student may
Office of Graduate and be given a final examination unless his or her current official cumulative
Professional Studies and degree plan GPAs are 3.000 or better and he or she has been
(OGAPS). admitted to candidacy. No unabsolved grades of D, F, or U for
2 Complete English When: Before any course can be listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient
language proficiency preliminary grade, a student must repeat the course and achieve a grade of C or
requirements (if examination. better. A student must have completed all coursework on his or her
applicable), and degree plan with the exception of 691, 5V98, or 5V99 (research), 692
coursework detailed on (Professional Study), or 791 hours. The student must be registered for all
degree plan. remaining hours; no hours remain to be taken on the degree plan. The
chair.
4 Student checks the When: Several weeks scheduled date. Examination/Defense results must be submitted to the
availability of committee before the proposed Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of
members. date of the preliminary the scheduled examination/defense date. The Office of Graduate and
examination. Professional Studies must be notified in writing of any cancellations.
submits any petitions three weeks before The students advisory committee will conduct this examination. The
found necessary by the the proposed date final examination is not to be administered until the dissertation or
review of the eligibility of the preliminary record of study is available in substantially final form to the students
requirements. examinations. advisory committee, and all concerned have had adequate time to
Approved by: Advisory review the document. Additionally, all English Language Proficiency
committee, department requirements must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination.
head or intercollegiate Whereas the final examination may cover the broad field of the candidates
faculty chair, and training, it is presumed that the major portion of the time will be devoted
OGAPS. to the dissertation and closely allied topics. Persons other than members
6 When exam date Approved by: of the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the
is determined, the Committee chair, chair of the advisory committee, be invited to attend a final examination
department may department head or for an advanced degree. A positive vote by all members of the graduate
announce the schedule. intercollegiate faculty committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on
chair. his or her exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided
Examination and oral examination and The advisory committee will submit its recommendations on the
the Preliminary no later than 14 weeks appropriate Report of the Final Examination for Doctoral Candidates form
Examination Checklist prior to the final defense to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies regarding acceptability
to OGAPS. date. of the candidate for the doctoral degree. A student must be registered
Approved by: Advisory in the University in the semester or summer term in which the final
committee. examination is taken.

Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed via the website All requirements for doctoral degrees must be completed within
http://ogaps.tamu.edu. a period of ten consecutive calendar years for the degree to be
through the Texas A&M Libraries. After passing the required preliminary oral and written examinations for a
intercollegiate faculty. The manuscript must be resubmitted as a new A final corrected version of the dissertation or record of study in electronic
document, and the entire review process must begin anew. All original format as a single PDF file must be cleared by the Office of Graduate and
submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal process in order to Professional Studies no later than one year after the final examination or
graduate. within the 10-year time limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will
Time Limit (p. 104) or 5V99 (research) are required to be in continuous registration until
A student who enters the doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate 2. a 3.0 Graduate GPA and a Degree Plan GPA of at least 3.0 with no
degree must spend one academic year plus one semester in resident grade lower than C in any course on the degree plan,
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5. met the residence requirements. The final examination will not be The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours
candidacy. Application for Degree
English language proficiency requirements, see the Admissions section Master of Science in Neuroscience
of this catalog. The doctoral (PhD) foreign language requirement at
Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and Chair: Dr. C. Jane Welsh
monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction.
Program Overview
The Graduate Training Program in Neuroscience is jointly administered
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state through both Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M University
according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with Health Science Center and designed to prepare students to become
legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, the number of hours for which successful independent researchers that can help society meet wide-
state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate ranging needs in industry, medicine, defense and academic fields. Our
for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M University and other interdisciplinary program spans several colleges (Science, Medicine,
universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit. Liberal Arts, Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine) and brings together
researchers with expertise in biology, psychology, veterinary integrative
biosciences, health and kinesiology, engineering, and experimental
therapeutics, thereby offering our students access to a breadth of tools
and training not normally found in single departments.
Neuroscience is a field devoted to the scientific study of the nervous
system, from its molecular/cellular underpinnings to the organization of
neural circuits, and the manifestation of this biological/neurochemical
machinery as behavioral, physiological and psychological processes. It
aims to detail both how the normal system operates and how alterations in
function contribute to clinical diseases, such as mental illness, dementia,
developmental disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, chronic pain, drug
addiction, and the loss of function with aging or neural injury.
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated Major breakthroughs in neuroscience research often come from the fusion
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. of novel technologies applied to basic questions. Our program facilitates
discovery by giving students a solid knowledge base in fundamental
neuroscience and then putting them in position to conduct cutting-edge
research using state of the art tools in a wide variety of research areas.
The training program emphasizes flexibility by allowing each student to
work with their thesis committee to design a unique degree plan that best
suits his or her long-term objectives.
Students who wish to work with a faculty member at Texas A&M
Degrees:
should apply for admission through the Texas A&M Office of Graduate
Biomedical Sciences Admissions. Students select a faculty mentor upon entering the
Biochemistry graduate program or at the end of their first year (after laboratory
Microbiology rotations). Graduate assistantships and fellowships are available from the
Genetics neuroscience program and participating departments.
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences Mission Statement
Community Clinical Psychology Neuroscience is a rapidly growing and diverse academic discipline that will
School Psychology significantly influence many aspects of our society over the next century
Veterinary Pathology through its impacts on human health, behavior, and emerging technologies
Clinical Psychology in computer science and engineering. The interdisciplinary graduate
Counseling Psychology program in neuroscience at Texas A&M prepares students to meet these
Medical Sciences societal needs by providing a comprehensive training that spans these
Health Services Research broad disciplines by bringing together faculty, staff and students from
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences across many colleges and departments. Students obtaining a Masters of
Epidemiology and Environmental Health Science in Neuroscience are prepared to enter a wide range of jobs in the
Oral Biology biomedical and engineering sectors. The degrees are jointly conferred by
TAMU and TAMUHSC.
106 Master of Science in Neuroscience
http://tamin.tamu.edu/ 7 Submit request When: Must be

to schedule final received by OGAPS at
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new examination. least 10 working days
understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to before exam date. See
pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree Approved by: Advisory
Requirements committee, department
Step Instruction Details intercollegiate faculty,
1 Meet with departmental When: Before first and OGAPS.
graduate advisor to plan semester registration. 8 Successfully complete When: The Report of
course of study for first Approved by: final examination. the Final Examination
semester. Graduate advisor Form should be
or chair of the submitted to OGAPS
intercollegiate faculty. within 10 days following
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the the exam.
1
Submit a degree plan. the student's college committee and OGAPS.
and no later than 90 9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS
days prior to final oral or one approved final calendar for deadlines.
thesis defense. copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory
Approved by: Advisory single PDF file (http:// committee, department
committee, department ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the
head or chair of the and submit signed intercollegiate faculty
intercollegiate faculty, approval form to the and OGAPS.
and Office of Graduate Office of Graduate and
and Professional Professional Studies.
Studies (OGAPS).
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information,
3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20 cap and gown. visit http://
submit thesis proposal working days prior to graduation.tamu.edu.
Graduate and Request for the Final 1
The online Document Processing Submission System is located on
Professional Studies. Examination. the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
Approved by: Advisory 2
portal.
and OGAPS.
2
4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the Program Requirements
semester, see OGAPS Student's Advisory Committee (p. 106)
calendar. Degree Plan (p. 107)
5 Check to be sure When: Well before Credit Requirements (p. 107)
degree program and submitting request Transfer of Credit (p. 107)
advisory committee to schedule final Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
are up to date and examination. Courses (p. 107)
(if applicable) and
coursework are
complete. Final Examination/Thesis Defense (p. 108)
6 Complete residence When: If applicable, Non-Thesis Option (p. 109)

semester. Students Advisory Committee
Approved by: OGAPS.
107
has immediate supervision of the students research and thesis, has the A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved courses and research
responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee and for calling is required for the thesis option Master of Science degree.
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the required for the Non-Thesis Option.
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for Ordinarily the student will devote the major portion of his or her time to
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University fields of interest.
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the Transfer of Credit
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
of the limits prescribed below upon the advice of the advisory committee
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
Dean.
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper, and is limitations stated in the following section apply. Coursework in which no
registered for courses such as 5V98, 5V99, 684, 691, 692 or 693, the formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades
student may request, in writing, that the department head appoint an (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted
alternate advisory committee chair during the interim period. for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of
The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
degree plan, the research proposal, the thesis and the final examination. transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit
In addition, the committee as a group and as individual members are hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from
responsible for advising the student on academic matters, and, in the the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of directly to the Office of Admissions.
The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en Studies.
masse.
The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior Extension and Certain Other Courses
to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
108 Master of Science in Neuroscience
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for Deadline dates for submitting the thesis are announced each semester
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: Calendar (see Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken via the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website.
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were time thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services.
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at commencement, theses and dissertations are digitally stored and made
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses available through the Texas A&M Libraries.
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for be returned to the students department head (or chair of the
degree plan credit. intercollegiate faculty, if applicable). The manuscript must be
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be again. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. process to graduate that semester.
following categories: Thesis Proposal
Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691 For the thesis option Master of Science degree, the student must
(research), 684 (Professional Internship) or SOPH 680 may be prepare a thesis proposal for approval by the advisory committee and the
used. head of the major department or chair of the interdisciplinary faculty, if
Not more than 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) may be used. applicable. This proposal must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and
Not more than 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research) may be used. Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior to the submission of
Not more than 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be the request for the final examination.
used.
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research
400-level). should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the Office
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least of Research Compliance and Biosafety website.
15 contact hours.
Final Examination/Thesis Defense
8. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. A student must pass a final examination by dates announced each
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take
and Professional Studies. the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses
Thesis Option which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and there
An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Science degree for must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed
a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must
must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or
and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method, better. All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed
significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines with the exception of those hours for which the student is registered.
for the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual, Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements must be
which is available online at the Office of Graduate and Professional satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. If applicable, an approved
Studies website. thesis proposal must be on file in the Office of Graduate and Professional
Studies according to published deadlines.
advisory committee and the head of the students major department (or A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted
chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate), the student must submit to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10
his/her thesis in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination.
be uploaded to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website. Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the
Additionally, a signed paper approval form with original signatures must be Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be
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given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for the masters Additional Requirements
degree and that must be within a time period that does not extend beyond
the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are excluded). Additional Requirements
For thesis option students, the final examination covers the thesis and all Residence (p. 109)
work taken on the degree plan and at the option of the committee may Continuous Registration (p. 109)
be written or oral or both. The final examination may not be administered Time Limit (p. 109)
time to review the document. The examination is conducted by the Application for Degree (p. 109)
must be registered in the University in the semester or summer term in Residence
which the final examination is taken. Persons other than members of In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master
the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one
major professor, attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at
completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory
themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if
graduate committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
student on his or her exam. A department, or interdisciplinary degree Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such
program, may have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for
within all degree programs within a department or interdisciplinary degree the final 9 credit hours of required coursework.
program.
A thesis option candidate may petition to be exempt from his/her final may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
examination provided his/her degree plan GPR is 3.500 or greater and he/ time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
she has the approval of the advisory committee, the head of the students student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
major department, or intercollegiate chair, if appropriate, and the Office with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is required that the petition for Professional Studies.
the thesis. See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
Non-Thesis Option Continuous Registration

For non-thesis option students, a final comprehensive examination may be A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who
required. has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98,
5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until
The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the semester if all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous
questions on the exam are based on courses in which the student is Registration Requirements (p. 25).
coursework, the student is not required to be registered for classes in Time Limit
an assistantship). For specific final examination requirements, a student All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
should check the program requirements for the degree which he/she is consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
pursuing. considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected
and Professional Studies. version of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional
A student pursuing the non-thesis option is not allowed to enroll in 5V98, a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time
5V99, or 691 (research) for any reason and 691 may not be used for limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not
credit toward a non-thesis option Master of Science degree. A maximum being awarded.
of 4 credit hours of 684 (Professional Internship), 8 credit hours of 685
(Directed Studies), and up to 3 credit hours of 690 (Theory of Research) Foreign Languages
shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis
option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
same as for the thesis option degree. (p. 24) section.
110 Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy in research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to
Neuroscience The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework,
http://tamin.tamu.edu/
Chair: Dr. C. Jane Welsh or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the
Texas A&M Institute for Neuroscience PhD completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S.
Program Overview plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
The Graduate Training Program in Neuroscience at Texas A&M University
is designed to prepare students to become successful independent Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree
researchers that can help society meet wide-ranging needs in industry,
Requirements
medicine, defense and academic fields. Our interdisciplinary program
spans several colleges (Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts, Engineering, Step Instruction Details
Veterinary Medicine) thereby offering our students access to a breadth 1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first
of tools, training and expertise not normally found in single departments. intercollegiate graduate semester registration.
Major breakthroughs in Neuroscience research often come from the fusion advisor to plan course Approved by:
of novel technologies applied to basic questions. Our program facilitates of study for first Graduate advisor.
discovery by giving students a solid knowledge base in fundamental semester.
neuroscience and then putting them in position to conduct cutting-edge 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
research using state of the art tools in a wide variety of research areas. committee. deadline imposed by
The training program emphasizes flexibility by allowing each student to Submit a degree plan. the student's college
work with their thesis committee to design a unique degree plan that best or intercollegiate
suits his or her long-term objectives. programs, and no
later than 90 days
Mission Statement prior to preliminary
Neuroscience is a rapidly growing and diverse academic discipline that examination.
will significantly influence many aspects of our society over the next Approved by: Advisory
century through its impacts on human health, behavior, and emerging committee, department
technologies in computer science and engineering. The interdisciplinary head or intercollegiate
graduate program in Neuroscience at Texas A&M prepares students to faculty chair, and
meet these societal needs by providing a comprehensive training that Office of Graduate and
spans these broad disciplines by bringing together faculty, staff and Professional Studies
students from across many colleges and departments. The program (OGAPS).
provides formal training, research opportunities and public exposure for 3 Complete English When: Before
students seeking careers in basic, translational and clinical neuroscience Language Proficiency preliminary
research, teaching and industry. Students completing the Doctor of requirements (if examination.
Philosophy in Neuroscience are prepared for teaching/research positions applicable), and
within academia and research positions in the private sector. A Masters of coursework detailed on
Science is also available for those seeking non-academic positions. The degree plan.
degrees are jointly conferred by TAMU and TAMUHSC. 4 Complete the When: See steps
Rotations and Research
Three rotations with TAMIN faculty during the fall and spring semesters examination. The
are required of incoming students. Those that hold a master's degree are preliminary examination
exempt from rotations if they choose and have the consent of their chosen results must have been
PI. submitted to OGAPS 14
Students are expected to begin full-time in the lab of their choice by the of the defense.
end of the spring semester of year 1. From this point, students will focus Approved by: Advisory
almost exclusively on their thesis work. committee, department
A list of recommended and elective courses for students in the PhD intercollegiate faculty,
program can be obtained from the Graduate Advisor or Chair. and OGAPS.

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committee, department Dissertation (p. 115)
faculty chair, and Students Advisory Committee
OGAPS.
6 Complete residence When: Before will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department
requirement. submitting request (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty) concerning appointment of the chair
to schedule final oral of the advisory committee. The students advisory committee will consist
examination. of no fewer than four members of the graduate faculty representative
Approved by: OGAPS of the students several fields of study and research, where the chair or
date. See OGAPS
examination.
Studies.
accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking to the final examination date. The examination shall be oral and written
status at the host institution. Credit for coursework taken by extension unless otherwise recommended by the students advisory committee
is not transferable. Coursework in which no formal grades are given and approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The
or in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for written part of the examination will cover all fields of study included in
example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Credit the students degree plan. Each member of the advisory committee is
for coursework submitted for transfer from any college or university must responsible for administering a written examination in his or her particular
be shown in semester credit hours, or equated to semester credit hours. field, unless he or she chooses to waive participation in this part of
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student to take a departmental or intercollegiate faculty examination to In case a student is required to take, as a part of the written portion of a
supplement or replace a written examination. Each written examination preliminary examination, an examination administered by a department or
must be completed and reported as satisfactory to the chair of the intercollegiate faculty, the department or intercollegiate faculty must:
held. In case any written examination is reported unsatisfactory, the entire 1. offer the examination at least once every six months. The
advisory committee must agree (1) to proceed with the oral portion of the departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should
preliminary examination, or (2) to adopt another course of action regarding be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination
the unsatisfactory written examination. date.
Prior to scheduling the preliminary examination with the other committee unsatisfactory, or otherwise graded, and in the case of unsatisfactory,
members, the committee chair will review the eligibility criteria with the stating specifically the reasons for such a mark.
is ready for the examination. The following list of eligibility requirements committee within one week after the examination.
applies.
Student is registered at Texas A&M University for the semester or written examinations available to the members of the advisory committee
summer term during which any portion of the preliminary examination at or before the oral portion of the preliminary examination. A positive vote
may fall. If the entire examination falls between semesters, then the by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissention is
student must be registered for the term immediately preceding the required to pass a student on his or her preliminary exam. A department
examination. or intercollegiate faculty can have a stricter requirement provided there
An approved degree plan was on file with the Office of Graduate is consistency within all degree programs within a department or an
and Professional Studies at least 90 days prior to the first written interdisciplinary degree program.
examination.
Students cumulative GPR is at least 3.000. The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of
All English language proficiency requirements have been satisfied. and the Preliminary Examination checklist. Both forms must have the
All committee members have scheduled or waived the written portion appropriate signatures. These forms should be submitted to the Office
and agreed to attend the oral portion of the examination or have found of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
a substitute. Only one substitution is allowed and it cannot be for the scheduled preliminary examination.
committee chair.
At the end of the semester in which the exam is given, there are The Report of the Preliminary Examination form must be submitted with
no more than 6 hours of coursework remaining on the degree plan original signatures of the approved committee members. If an approved
(except 681, 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692, and 791). The head committee member substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature
of the students department (or Chair of the Intercollegiate Faculty, if must also be included on the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and
applicable) has the authority to approve a waiver of this criterion. Professional Studies. The original signature of the department head is also
than three weeks. (In cases of department-wide written examinations, After passing the required oral and written preliminary examinations for
this criterion is not applicable.) The head of the students department the doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination
(or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) has the authority to for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be
approve a waiver of this criterion. required to repeat the preliminary examination. Upon approval of the
Credit for the preliminary examination is not transferable. If a departmental re-examination. Adequate time must be given to permit the student to
or intercollegiate faculty examination is used as part of the written address the inadequacies emerging from the first examination (normally
portion of the preliminary examination, it must be the last examination six months). The student and the advisory committee should jointly
offered prior to the date scheduled for the preliminary examination. In the negotiate a mutually acceptable date for this purpose.
Through the preliminary examination, the students advisory committee they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination.
qualifications:

examination.
chair.
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116 Master of Science in Toxicology
English language proficiency requirements, see the Admissions section Master of Science in Toxicology
Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and http://toxicology.tamu.edu
Chair: Timothy D. Phillips
Toxicology research and training at TAMU has been recognized as
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state a distinct discipline since 1970 when the Texas Higher Education
according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with Coordinating Board approved an MS and PhD program in toxicology.
legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, the number of hours for which The academic component of the program is administered by the
state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate Interdisciplinary Faculty of Toxicology (IFT), which is composed of
for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M University and other faculty and graduate students from multiple departments, colleges and
universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit. associated laboratories. The Toxicology program crosses boundaries in
veterinary medicine, health sciences, environmental sciences, chemistry/
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of biochemistry, biology, and physics. Admission to the program requires the
nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100 successful completion of courses in advanced biology and/or chemistry
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework. or their equivalents, and approval by both the IFT and a participating
academic department. Graduate research assistantships and scholarships
are available on a competitive basis.
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours Completion of a thesis is required for the MS in Toxicology.
note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as A list of recommended and elective courses for students in the MS
students from other states and countries who currently are charged tuition program can be obtained from the Toxicology Graduate Advisor or Chair.
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible.
Requirements
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized Step Instruction Details
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled 1 Meet with departmental When: Before first
for a doctoral level course is counted. graduate advisor to plan semester registration.
Degrees:
or chair of the
Biomedical Sciences intercollegiate faculty.
Biochemistry 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
Microbiology committee. deadline imposed by
1
Genetics Submit a degree plan. the student's college
Toxicology and no later than 90
Nutrition Sciences days prior to final oral or
Community Clinical Psychology thesis defense.
School Psychology Approved by: Advisory
Veterinary Pathology committee, department
Clinical Psychology head or chair of the
Counseling Psychology intercollegiate faculty,
Medical Sciences and Office of Graduate
Health Services Research and Professional
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences Studies (OGAPS).
Oral Biology
117
2
intercollegiate faculty Degree Plan (p. 118)
and OGAPS. Credit Requirements (p. 118)
2 Transfer of Credit (p. 118)
graduation fee. first week of the final Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
semester, see OGAPS Courses (p. 118)
calendar. Thesis Option (p. 119)
5 Check to be sure When: Well before Thesis Proposal (p. 119)
degree program and submitting request Final Examination/Thesis Defense (p. 119)
(if applicable) and
coursework are After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
complete. the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
6 Complete residence When: If applicable, department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) concerning
requirement. before or during final appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students
semester. advisory committee for the MS degree will consist of no fewer than three
Approved by: OGAPS. members of the graduate faculty, representative of the students fields
7 Submit request When: Must be of study and research. The chair or the co-chair of the advisory committee
to schedule final received by OGAPS at must be from the students major department (or intercollegiate faculty,
examination. least 10 working days if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must have
before exam date. See an appointment to a department other than the students major
OGAPS calendar for department. The outside member for students in an interdisciplinary
deadlines. program must have an appointment to a department different from the
Approved by: Advisory chair of the students committee.
and OGAPS.
committee and OGAPS. If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
one approved final calendar for deadlines. the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
single PDF file (http:// committee, department students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
and submit signed intercollegiate faculty Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
approval form to the and OGAPS. Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
Office of Graduate and member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
Professional Studies. separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
cap and gown. visit http:// year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
graduation.tamu.edu. beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
Dean.
1
the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
118 Master of Science in Toxicology
masse.

date of the final oral examination or thesis defense. meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
Processing Submission System (http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu). 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
A student submitting a proposed degree plan for a Master of Science
degree should designate on the official degree plan the appropriate
program option.
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at
degree plan credit.
required for the Non-Thesis Option. 3. Not more than 12 hours may be used in any combination of the
Ordinarily the student will devote the major portion of his or her time to
work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting
fields of interest.
used.
used.
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed, 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
119
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the Office
15 contact hours. of Research Compliance and Biosafety website.
8. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. Final Examination/Thesis Defense
Thesis Option on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas A&M
An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Science degree for which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and there
a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed
must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must
and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method, repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or
significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines better. All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed
for the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual, with the exception of those hours for which the student is registered.
which is available online at the Office of Graduate and Professional Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements must be
Studies website. satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. If applicable, an approved
thesis proposal must be on file in the Office of Graduate and Professional
After successful defense (or exemption) and approval by the students Studies according to published deadlines.
chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate), the student must submit A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted
his/her thesis in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10
be uploaded to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website. working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination.
Additionally, a signed paper approval form with original signatures must be Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the
received by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The PDF file Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
and the signed approval form are required by the deadline. scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be
commencement, theses and dissertations are digitally stored and made time to review the document. The examination is conducted by the
available through the Texas A&M Libraries. students advisory committee as finally constituted. A thesis option student
which the final examination is taken. Persons other than members of
Thesis Proposal within all degree programs within a department or interdisciplinary degree
For the thesis option Master of Science degree, the student must program.
Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing exemption be submitted the same semester the student intends to submit
research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards the thesis.
required.
120 Doctor of Philosophy in Toxicology
pursuing.
Additional Requirements Doctor of Philosophy in

Additional Requirements Toxicology
Residence (p. 120)
http://toxicology.tamu.edu/
Time Limit (p. 120) Chair: Timothy D. Phillips
Foreign Languages (p. 120) Toxicology research and training at Texas A&M has been recognized
Application for Degree (p. 120) as a distinct discipline since 1970 when the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board approved an MS and PhD program in toxicology.
Residence The academic component of the program is administered by the
Interdisciplinary Faculty of Toxicology (IFT), which is composed of
faculty and graduate students from multiple departments, colleges, and
of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one
associated laboratories. The Toxicology program crosses boundaries
in veterinary medicine, health sciences, environmental sciences,
chemistry/biochemistry, biology, and physics. Admission to the program
requires the successful completion of courses in advanced biology and/
or chemistry or their equivalents, and approval by both the IFT and a
participating academic department. Graduate research assistantships and
scholarships are available on a competitive basis.
Completion of a dissertation is required for the PhD in Toxicology.
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full A list of recommended and elective courses for students in the PhD
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the program can be obtained from the Toxicology Graduate Advisor or Chair.
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed
Professional Studies. to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter
Continuous Registration research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to
A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages.
has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98, The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework,
5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until residence and technical requirements, although these must be met.
121
For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM 6 Complete residence When: Before
or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the requirement. submitting request
degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has to schedule final oral
completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S. examination.
DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree Approved by: OGAPS
plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. 7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree semester; see OGAPS
Requirements calendar for deadlines.
1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first announce final oral least 10 working days
intercollegiate graduate semester registration. examination. before requested exam
advisor to plan course Approved by: date. See OGAPS
of study for first Graduate advisor. calendar for deadlines.
semester. Approved by: Advisory
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the committee, department
committee. deadline imposed by head or intercollegiate
Submit a degree plan. the student's college faculty chair, and
or intercollegiate OGAPS.
programs, and no 9 Successfully complete When: The Report of
later than 90 days final examination. the Final Examination
prior to preliminary Form should be
examination. submitted to OGAPS
Approved by: Advisory within 10 days following
committee, department the exam.
head or intercollegiate Approved by: Advisory
faculty chair, and committee and OGAPS
(OGAPS).
3 Complete English When: Before study as a single pdf file committee, department
Language Proficiency preliminary (http://ogaps.tamu.edu) head or intercollegiate
requirements (if examination. and submit a signed faculty chair, and
applicable), and approval form to the Office of Graduate and
coursework detailed on Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
degree plan. Professional Studies
4 Complete the When: See steps 11 Graduate; arrange for For more information,
preliminary for completing cap and gown. visit http://
examination. the preliminary graduation.tamu.edu.
examination. The
preliminary examination Note: Once formal coursework is complete, you must be continuously
results must have been registered until all degree requirements have been met. See Continuous
submitted to OGAPS 14 Registration Requirements (p. 25).
of the defense. Program Requirements
and OGAPS. Degree Plan (p. 122)
Professional Studies. Examination. Final Examination/Dissertation Defense (p. 124)
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
examination.
Studies.
123
research.
examination.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
125
graduate.
Languages (p. 126)

126 Master of Science in Water Management and Hydrological Science
Degrees:

Biochemistry
Microbiology
Genetics
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
candidacy.

Master of Science in Water
of this catalog. The doctoral (PhD) foreign language requirement at Management and Hydrological
monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction. Science
99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees http://waterprogram.tamu.edu
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state Head: R. Kaiser
according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with
legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, the number of hours for which Graduate Advisor: R. Sanchez
state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate
The interdisciplinary graduate water degree program offers a Master
for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M University and other
of Water Management, a MS degree and a PhD degree in Water
universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit.
Management and Hydrological Science. The degrees are designed to
prepare students for academic, research and professional careers in water
127
management and science by expanding and deepening knowledge in a The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
primary water discipline while providing an integrated and multidisciplinary advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
perspective on water. member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
faculty members from the faculty of Water Management and Hydrological
Degree programs are prepared by the student in consultation with Science may serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other
his or her graduate committee. Courses for the degree program are graduate faculty members may serve as co-chair with an individual from
selected from various departments and colleges as designated by the the Water Management and Hydrological Science faculty. The chair of
interdisciplinary water faculty. the committee, who usually has immediate supervision of the students
degree program, has the responsibility for calling meetings at any other
The graduate program and degrees are administered by an
time considered desirable.
interdisciplinary water faculty whose membership includes faculty from
the Colleges of Agriculture, Architecture, Engineering and Geosciences. If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
Program supervision includes a Council of Participating Deans, Program University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
Chair and the interdisciplinary water faculty. the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
The Master of Water Management and Hydrological Science (MWM)
is a non-thesis degree designed to prepare a student for a career in
the critically important areas of water management and hydrology. It is
structured to enhance problem solving and technical skills along with
managerial principles. The degree program integrates an interdisciplinary
curriculum with an intercollegiate faculty. Program administration includes
a Council of Participating Deans, Program Chair and Faculty of Water
Management and Hydrological Science. It is a degree combining principles
from economics, engineering, management, policy analysis and science
and requires the completion of a minimum of 36 hours of coursework
Dean.
and a satisfactory comprehensive final exam. This approach provides a
student with the necessary education and training to enable him/her to If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
contribute to advancements in managing water quality and quantity for the extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
world, the nation and the State of Texas. in activities relating to an internship or professional paper and is registered
for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing,
An individual with a baccalaureate degree, or a qualified senior in his/her
that the Program Chair appoint an alternate advisory committee chair
last semester may apply for admission to the program. Because of the
during the interim period.
combination of professional, science and technical classes, prerequisites
may be required before a student can take the core curriculum and The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree
common body of knowledge courses. plan, any professional study or project, and the final examination. In
addition, the committee, as a group and as individual members, are
Program Requirements responsible for counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the
Program Requirements Graduate and Professional Studies.
Credit Requirements (p. 128) academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
Transfer of Credit (p. 128) concerning the student. Although individual committee members may
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
Courses (p. 128) masse.
Thesis Option
Thesis Proposal Degree Plan (p. 127)
Final Examination The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will
Non-Thesis Option develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior to the
Students Advisory Committee (p. 127) second semester of registration, and no later than 90 days prior to the date
of the final oral examination.
After receiving admission to the graduate studies and enrolling for
coursework, the student will consult with the graduate coordinator This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
concerning appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. Document Processing Submission System located on the website https://
The students advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
no fewer than three members of the graduate faculty. The chair or
one of the co-chairs of the advisory committee must be from the Water
Management and Hydrological Science faculty. At least one or more
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can made
of the members must be from an academic program other than Water
to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination or
Management and Hydrological Science.
128 Master of Science in Water Management and Hydrological Science
Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
Graduate and Professional Studies. in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
Credit Requirement (p. 128) degree plan credit.
The minimum requirements for the Thesis option is 32 credit hours. The 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
student is required to complete 8 credit hours of core course work, 15 non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
credit hours of required water courses, up to 6 credit hours of free elective considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
courses, and a minimum of 1 credit hour of research. Maximum of 4 credit 3. Any combination of 684 and 685 may not exceed a total of 6 credit
hours of 685 courses towards the Master of Science degree are permitted. hours.
A maximum of 4 hours of 684 (Professional Internship); and
Transfer of Credit (p. 128) Up to 6 hours of 685 (Directed Studies).
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at 4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681).
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (400-
of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee level).
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken in residence
at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international institution with
a final grade of B or greater might be considered for transfer credit if, at
15 contact hours.
the time the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted
for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status 7. No more than 3 credit hours of 690 (Theory of Research) or 695
at the host institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding (Frontiers in Research) may be used.
section apply. Coursework in which no formal grades are given or 8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for 9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit.
Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D, F or U may not Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned
be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research or the equivalent by the students advisory committee and by the Office of Graduate and
is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for transfer from any Professional Studies.
college or university must be shown in semester credit hours or equated
to semester credit hours. An official transcript from the university at which Thesis Option
the transfer coursework was taken must be sent directly to the Office of An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Science degree for
Admissions. a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work
Studies website.
Studies.
computing the GPR.
his/her thesis in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must
Extension and Certain Other Courses Additionally, a signed paper approval form with original signatures must be
(p. 128) received by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The PDF file
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward Deadline dates for submitting the thesis are announced each semester
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
following limitations: Calendar (see Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: time thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services.
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses, taken This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved commencement, theses and dissertations are digitally stored and made
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be available through the Texas A&M Libraries.
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas A thesis that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses be returned to the students department head (or chair of the
129
intercollegiate faculty, if applicable). The manuscript must be all visitors must excuse themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote
resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissension
again. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal is required to pass a student on his or her exam. A department, or
process to graduate that semester. interdisciplinary degree program, may have a stricter requirement provided
there is consistency within all degree programs within a department or
Thesis Proposal interdisciplinary degree program.
the thesis.
research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been
at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the Office and Professional Studies.
of Research Compliance and Biosafety (http://rcb.tamu.edu) website.
Non-Thesis Option
Thesis Defense/Final Examination
The Master of Science in Water Management and Hydrological Science
(p. 129) does not offer a Non-Thesis option.
A thesis option student must pass a final examination by dates announced
each semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Additional Requirements
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take Additional Requirements
the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses Residence (p. 129)
Time Limit (p. 129)
must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed on
the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must repeat Internship or Practicum (p. 130)
the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or better. Application for Degree (p. 130)
All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed with the
exception of those hours for which the student is registered. Additionally, Residence
all English Language Proficiency requirements must be satisfied prior to
scheduling the examination. An approved thesis proposal must be on file
of Water Management and Hydrological Science, the student must
in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies according to published
complete 9 credit hours during one regular semester or one 10-week
deadlines.
summer semester in resident study at Texas A&M University. Upon
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted recommendation of the students advisor committee and with approval of
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, a student may be granted
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. exemption from this requirement. Such a petition must be approved,
Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the however, prior to the students registration for the final 9 credit hours of
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the required coursework.
The final examination covers the thesis and all work taken on the degree with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both. The Professional Studies.
final examination may not be administered before the thesis is available
to all members of the students advisory committee in substantially final
form, and all members have had adequate time to review the document.
The examination is conducted by the students advisory committee as
Time Limit
finally constituted. The student must be registered in the University in the All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
semester or summer term in which the final examination is taken. Persons consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
other than members of the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
of the candidate and the major professor, attend final examinations for it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
advanced degrees. Upon completion of the questioning of the candidate,
130 Master of Water Management and Hydrological Science
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may combination of professional, science and technical classes, prerequisites
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. may be required before a student can take the core curriculum and
common body of knowledge courses.
Foreign Languages
The minimum requirements for Master of Water Management Degree
A foreign language is not required for the Master in Water Management (Non-Thesis) is 36 credit hours. The student is required to complete 8
and Hydrological Science degree. credit hours of required core water courses, 12 credit hours of common
body of knowledge water courses, 6 credit hours of water courses, and up
Internship or Practicum to 10 credit hours of free electives courses.
The final examination is not to be administered until all other requirements
for the degree, including any internship, have been substantially Program Requirements
completed.
Application for Degree Student's Advisory Committee (p. 130)
(p. 24) section. Credit Requirements (p. 131)
Master of Water Management and Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
Courses (p. 131)
Hydrological Science Thesis Option
Thesis Proposal
http://waterprogram.tamu.edu
Final Examination
Head: R. Kaiser Non-Thesis Option
Graduate Advisor: R. Sanchez
Students Advisory Committee (p. 130)
After receiving admission to the graduate studies and enrolling for
coursework, the student will consult with the graduate coordinator
concerning appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee.
The students advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of
management and science by expanding and deepening knowledge in a
no fewer than three members of the graduate faculty. The chair or
primary water discipline while providing an integrated and multidisciplinary
one of the co-chairs of the advisory committee must be from the Water
perspective on water.
Management and Hydrological Science faculty. At least one or more
Degree programs are prepared by the student in consultation with of the members must be from an academic program other than Water
his or her graduate committee. Courses for the degree program are Management and Hydrological Science.
selected from various departments and colleges as designated by the
interdisciplinary water faculty.
The graduate program and degrees are administered by an member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
interdisciplinary water faculty whose membership includes faculty from faculty members from the faculty of Water Management and Hydrological
the Colleges of Agriculture, Architecture, Engineering and Geosciences. Science may serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other
Program supervision includes a Council of Participating Deans, Program graduate faculty members may serve as co-chair with an individual from
Chair and the interdisciplinary water faculty. the Water Management and Hydrological Science faculty. The chair of
the committee, who usually has immediate supervision of the students
The Master of Water Management and Hydrological Science (MWM) degree program, has the responsibility for calling meetings at any other
is a non-thesis degree designed to prepare a student for a career in time considered desirable.
the critically important areas of water management and hydrology. It is
structured to enhance problem solving and technical skills along with If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
managerial principles. The degree program integrates an interdisciplinary University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
curriculum with an intercollegiate faculty. Program administration includes the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
a Council of Participating Deans, Program Chair and Faculty of Water securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
Management and Hydrological Science. It is a degree combining principles students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
from economics, engineering, management, policy analysis and science campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
and requires the completion of a minimum of 36 hours of coursework Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
and a satisfactory comprehensive final exam. This approach provides a Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
student with the necessary education and training to enable him/her to member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
contribute to advancements in managing water quality and quantity for the separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
world, the nation and the State of Texas. of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
An individual with a baccalaureate degree, or a qualified senior in his/her
last semester may apply for admission to the program. Because of the
131
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the a final grade of B or greater might be considered for transfer credit if, at
Dean. the time the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted
for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an at the host institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved section apply. Coursework in which no formal grades are given or
in activities relating to an internship or professional paper and is registered in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for
for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing, example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit.
that the Program Chair appoint an alternate advisory committee chair Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D, F or U may not
during the interim period. be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research or the equivalent
is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for transfer from any
The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree
college or university must be shown in semester credit hours or equated
plan, any professional study or project, and the final examination. In
to semester credit hours. An official transcript from the university at which
addition, the committee, as a group and as individual members, are
the transfer coursework was taken must be sent directly to the Office of
responsible for counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the
Admissions.
Graduate and Professional Studies. Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
Studies.
masse. Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
computing the GPR.
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed Extension and Certain Other Courses
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior to the
second semester of registration, and no later than 90 days prior to the date
(p. 131)
of the final oral examination. Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
Document Processing Submission System located on the website https:// following limitations:
ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can made Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses, taken
to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination or in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
Graduate and Professional Studies. considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
Credit Requirement (p. 131) A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at
The minimum requirements for the Non-Thesis option are 36 hours of the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses
coursework and a satisfactory final comprehensive oral examination. A would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
student is required to complete 8 hours of required core water courses, 12 in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
hours of common body of knowledge courses, 1215 hours of designated Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
electives, and 48 hours of free electives. degree plan credit.
The minimum requirements for the Thesis option are 32 credit hours. The
student is required to complete 8 credit hours of core course work, 15
credit hours of required water courses, up to 6 credit hours of free elective
courses, and a minimum of 1 credit hour of research. Maximum of 4 credit 3. Any combination of 684 and 685 may not exceed a total of 6 credit
hours of 685 courses towards the Master of Science degree are permitted. hours.
A maximum of 4 hours of 684 (Professional Internship); and
Transfer of Credit (p. 131) Up to 6 hours of 685 (Directed Studies).
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (400-
of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee level).
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken in residence institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
132 Master of Water Management and Hydrological Science
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance
15 contact hours. responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the Office
7. No more than 3 credit hours of 690 (Theory of Research) or 695 of Research Compliance and Biosafety (http://rcb.tamu.edu) website.
(Frontiers in Research) may be used.
8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. Thesis Defense/Final Examination
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. (p. 132)
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned A thesis option student must pass a final examination by dates announced
by the students advisory committee and by the Office of Graduate and each semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
Professional Studies. Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
Thesis Option
a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed on
must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must repeat
and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method, the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or better.
significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines for All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed with the
the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual, which is exception of those hours for which the student is registered. Additionally,
available online at the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (http:// all English Language Proficiency requirements must be satisfied prior to
ogaps.tamu.edu) website. scheduling the examination. An approved thesis proposal must be on file
in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies according to published
After successful defense (or exemption) and approval by the students deadlines.
be uploaded to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (http:// working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination.
ogaps.tamu.edu) website. Additionally, a signed approval form must be Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the
brought or mailed to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
PDF file and the signed approval form are required by the deadline. scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be
Calendar (see Time Limit statement). These dates also can be
accessed via the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (http:// The final examination covers the thesis and all work taken on the degree
ogaps.tamu.edu) website. plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both. The
final examination may not be administered before the thesis is available
Before a student can be cleared by Thesis and Dissertation Services, to all members of the students advisory committee in substantially final
a processing fee must be paid through Student Business Services. This form, and all members have had adequate time to review the document.
processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After The examination is conducted by the students advisory committee as
commencement, dissertations are digitally stored and made available finally constituted. The student must be registered in the University in the
through the Texas A&M Libraries. semester or summer term in which the final examination is taken. Persons
other than members of the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent
of the candidate and the major professor, attend final examinations for
advanced degrees. Upon completion of the questioning of the candidate,
all visitors must excuse themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote
by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissension
is required to pass a student on his or her exam. A department, or
interdisciplinary degree program, may have a stricter requirement provided
there is consistency within all degree programs within a department or
Thesis Proposal
the thesis.
research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been
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made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
and Professional Studies. it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
Non-Thesis Option not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
For the non-thesis option, a thesis is not required. A final comprehensive A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected
examination is not required. The requirements as to level of courses are version of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional
the same as for the thesis option Master of Science degree. Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of
A student pursuing the non-thesis option is not allowed to enroll in 5V98,
limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not
5V99, or 691 (research) for any reason and 691 may not be used for
being awarded.
Foreign Languages
or 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used toward the non-thesis option No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree.
and 695 may not exceed 25 percent of the total credit hour requirement Application for Degree
(p. 24) section.
Additional Requirements Doctor of Philosophy in Water

Additional Requirements Management and Hydrological
Residence (p. 133) Science
http://waterprogram.tamu.edu/
Time Limit (p. 133)
Foreign Languages (p. 133) Head: R. Kaiser
Application for Degree (p. 133) Graduate Advisor: R. Sanchez
Residence Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed

the final 9 credit hours of required coursework. For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). Requirements
Continuous Registration Step Instruction Details
A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who
has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98,
semester.
Time Limit
134 Doctor of Philosophy in Water Management and Hydrological Science
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the 8 Submit request for When: Must be
committee. deadline imposed by permission to hold and received by OGAPS at
Submit a degree plan. the student's college announce final oral least 10 working days
or intercollegiate examination. before requested exam
programs, and no date. See OGAPS
later than 90 days calendar for deadlines.
prior to preliminary Approved by: Advisory
examination. committee, department
Approved by: Advisory head or intercollegiate
committee, department faculty chair, and
head or intercollegiate OGAPS.
faculty chair, and 9 Successfully complete When: The Report of
Office of Graduate and final examination. the Final Examination
Professional Studies Form should be
(OGAPS). submitted to OGAPS
3 Complete English When: Before within 10 days following
Language Proficiency preliminary the exam.
requirements (if examination. Approved by: Advisory
applicable), and committee and OGAPS
coursework detailed on 10 Upload one approved When: See OGAPS
degree plan. final copy of the calendar for deadlines.
4 Complete the When: See steps dissertation or record of Approved by: Advisory
preliminary for completing study as a single pdf file committee, department
examination. the preliminary (http://ogaps.tamu.edu) head or intercollegiate
examination. The and submit a signed faculty chair, and
preliminary examination approval form to the Office of Graduate and
results must have been Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
submitted to OGAPS 14 Professional Studies
weeks prior to the date 11 Graduate; arrange for For more information,
of the defense. cap and gown. visit http://
Approved by: Advisory graduation.tamu.edu.
head or chair of the Note: Once formal coursework is complete, you must be continuously
intercollegiate faculty, registered until all degree requirements have been met. See Continuous
and OGAPS. Registration Requirements (p. 25).
management and science by expanding and deepening knowledge in a
primary water discipline while providing an integrated and multidisciplinary
perspective on water.
faculty chair, and Degree programs are prepared by the student in consultation with
OGAPS. his or her graduate committee. Courses for the degree program are
6 Complete residence When: Before selected from various departments and colleges as designated by the
requirement. submitting request interdisciplinary water faculty.
examination. The graduate program and degrees are administered by an
Approved by: OGAPS interdisciplinary water faculty whose membership includes faculty from
7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the the Colleges of Agriculture, Architecture, Engineering and Geosciences.
graduate fee. first week of the final Program supervision includes a Council of Participating Deans, Program
semester; see OGAPS Chair and the interdisciplinary water faculty.
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Research Proposal (p. 136) problem which, when completed, as indicated by the dissertation (or
Examinations (p. 136) its equivalent for the degree of Doctor of Education or the degree of
Preliminary Examination (p. 136) Doctor of Engineering), will constitute the basic requirements for the
Dissertation (p. 138) students college and no later than 90 days prior to the preliminary
examination.
Document Processing Submission System located on the website http://
will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. A minimum of 64 hours is required on the degree plan
students committee.
Studies.
Approval to enroll in any professional course (900-level) should be
faculty, if applicable) in which the course will be offered before including
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department No credit may be obtained by correspondence study, by extension or for
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the any course of fewer than three weeks duration.
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily Transfer of Credit
The committee members signatures on the degree plan indicate their thesis or dissertation research or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire for internship coursework in any form is not transferable. Courses taken
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may institution with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for transfer
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the courses would be
en masse. The chair of the committee, who usually has immediate accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking
supervision of the students research and dissertation or record of study, status at the host institution. Credit for coursework taken by extension
has the responsibility for calling all meetings of the committee. The duties is not transferable. Coursework in which no formal grades are given
of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree plan, the or in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for
research proposal, the preliminary examination, the dissertation or record example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Credit
of study and the final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group for coursework submitted for transfer from any college or university must
and as individual members, is responsible for counseling the student be shown in semester credit hours, or equated to semester credit hours.
Admissions.
The general field of research to be used for the dissertation should be is ready for the examination. The following list of eligibility requirements
agreed on by the student and the advisory committee at their first meeting, applies.
As soon thereafter as the research project can be outlined in reasonable may fall. If the entire examination falls between semesters, then the
detail, the dissertation research proposal should be completed. The student must be registered for the term immediately preceding the
research proposal should be approved at a meeting of the students examination.
advisory committee, at which time the feasibility of the proposed research An approved degree plan was on file with the Office of Graduate
and the adequacy of available facilities should be reviewed. The approved and Professional Studies at least 90 days prior to the first written
proposal, signed by all members of the students advisory committee, examination.
Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing and agreed to attend the oral portion of the examination or have found
research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards a substitute. Only one substitution is allowed and it cannot be for the
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research committee chair.
Examinations
These examinations are entirely at the discretion of the department and Once all requirements are met, departments or intercollegiate faculty may
the students advisory committee. announce the schedule of the written and oral parts of the examination.
684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692 and 791 courses). The student is strongly schedule of the written portion, all members of the students advisory
student to take a departmental or intercollegiate faculty examination to 1. offer the examination at least once every six months. The
supplement or replace a written examination. Each written examination departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should
must be completed and reported as satisfactory to the chair of the be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination
advisory committee before the oral portion of the examination may be date.
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2. assume the responsibility for marking the examination satisfactory or 2 Complete English When: Before
unsatisfactory, or otherwise graded, and in the case of unsatisfactory, language proficiency preliminary
stating specifically the reasons for such a mark. requirements (if examination.
3. forward the marked examination to the chair of the students advisory applicable), and
committee within one week after the examination. coursework detailed on
degree plan.
by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissention is preliminary exam examination. Checklist
required to pass a student on his or her preliminary exam. A department using the "Preliminary must be signed by chair
or intercollegiate faculty can have a stricter requirement provided there Examination Checklist". and department head,
is consistency within all degree programs within a department or an or intercollegiate faculty
interdisciplinary degree program. chair.
The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of 4 Student checks the When: Several weeks
the Preliminary Examination to the Office of Graduate and Professional availability of committee before the proposed
Studies, using the Report of Doctoral Preliminary Examination form members. date of the preliminary
and the Preliminary Examination checklist. Both forms must have the examination.
appropriate signatures. These forms should be submitted to the Office 5 Students prepares and When: At least
of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the submits any petitions three weeks before
scheduled preliminary examination. found necessary by the the proposed date
The Report of the Preliminary Examination form must be submitted with requirements. examinations.
original signatures of the approved committee members. If an approved Approved by: Advisory
committee member substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature committee, department
must also be included on the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and head or intercollegiate
Professional Studies. The original signature of the department head is also faculty chair, and
required on the form. OGAPS.
After passing the required oral and written preliminary examinations for 6 When exam date Approved by:
the doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination is determined, the Committee chair,
for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be department may department head or
required to repeat the preliminary examination. Upon approval of the announce the schedule. intercollegiate faculty
students advisory committee, with no more than one member dissenting, chair.
to OGAPS. date.
A student must be registered at Texas A&M University for a minimum Approved by: Advisory
of one semester credit hour in the semester or summer term in which committee.
they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination. 8 Office of Graduate and When: Upon receipt
Steps for Completing the Preliminary Examination notifies the student and doctoral Preliminary
examination.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
Professional Studies any course can be listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient
(OGAPS). grade, a student must repeat the course and achieve a grade of C or
graduate.
Whereas the final examination may cover the broad field of the candidates A maximum of 4 credit hours of 685 courses are permitted towards the
training, it is presumed that the major portion of the time will be devoted PhD degree.
of the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the Additional Requirements
for an advanced degree. A positive vote by all members of the graduate Additional Requirements
Residence (p. 138)
there is consistency within all degree programs within a department. Upon Time Limit (p. 139)
completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse Continuous Registration (p. 139)
themselves from the proceedings. Admission to Candidacy (p. 139)
Languages (p. 139)
appropriate Report of the Final Examination for Doctoral Candidates form 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degree (p. 139)
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies regarding acceptability Application for Degree (p. 139)
in the University in the semester or summer term in which the final Residence
The Report of the Final Examination Form must be submitted with original degree must spend one academic year plus one semester in resident
signatures of only the committee members approved by the Office of study at Texas A&M University. A student who holds masters degree
Graduate and Professional Studies. If an approved committee member when he/she enters doctoral degree program must spend one academic
substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature must be included on year in resident study. One academic year may include two adjacent
the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. regular semesters or one regular semester and one adjacent 10-week
Dissertation the one year. Enrollment for each semester must be a minimum of 9 credit
the dissertation, which must be the original work of the candidate. To satisfy the residence requirement, the student must complete a
Whereas acceptance of the dissertation is based primarily on its scholarly minimum of 9 credit hours per semester or 10-week summer semester in
merit, it must also exhibit creditable literary workmanship. The format resident study at Texas A&M University for the required period. A student
of the dissertation must be acceptable to the Office of Graduate and who enters a doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate degree may
Professional Studies. Guidelines for the preparation of the dissertation fulfill residence requirements in excess of one academic year (18 credit
are available in the Thesis Manual, which is available online at http:// hours) by registration during summer sessions or by completion of a less-
ogaps.tamu.edu. than-full course load (in this context a full course load is considered 9
After successful defense and approval by the students advisory
committee and the head of the students major department (or chair of Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable), a student must submit his/her may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
dissertation in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
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All requirements for doctoral degrees must be completed within will be charged tuition at a rate equivalent to out-of-state tuition. Please
a period of ten consecutive calendar years for the degree to be note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as
granted. A course will be considered valid until 10 years after the end of students from other states and countries who currently are charged tuition
the semester in which it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework more at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT,
than ten calendar years old at the time of the final oral examination may GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester.
four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be required to repeat the For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall,
preliminary examination. spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters
within the 10-year time limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral
result in the degree not being awarded. Degrees:

Biochemistry
A student in a program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy who has Microbiology
completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 691, 5V98 Genetics
or 5V99 (research) are required to be in continuous registration until Toxicology
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous Nutrition Sciences
Registration Requirements (p. 25). Community Clinical Psychology
School Psychology
4. submitted an approved dissertation proposal, The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours
authorized for any doctoral student who has not been admitted to Application for Degree
candidacy.
(p. 24) section.
Languages
Computational Sciences -
of this catalog. The doctoral (PhD) foreign language requirement at Certificate
monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction. Overview
99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees The Institute for Scientific Computation developed the Computational
Sciences Certificate Program to meet the increased need for
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state computational techniques that help solve complex science and
according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with engineering problems. This program targets science and engineering
legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, the number of hours for which students enrolled in graduate studies, providing them with a broad-based
state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate multidisciplinary enhancement to their degree program and preparing them
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2
with the intellectual infrastructure necessary as a leader in computational With approval by the director of the Institute for Scientific
science, engineering, and technology. By completing this certification Computation (ISC), student may substitute a course outside those
program, a graduate will receive an official certified transcript that will add listed as elective options. In such situations, the student must justify
value and marketability to their advanced degree. The Computational the substitution to and seek approval from the ISC's director prior
Sciences Certificate Program provides formal documentation on a to enrolling in the course. The director will include their support
students transcript that they successfully completed courses focused for the substitution in a memorandum to the Office of Graduate
on computational aspects that supplement their degree in science or Studies (OGS) after the student files their degree plan with OGS and
engineering. To fulfill the certification requirements, a student must copies of these documents with the ISC.
complete four total courses (one core and three electives), as described 3
The capstone project's goal is to provide students with experience in
by the program curriculum, and a capstone project within their home the computational sciences. The capstone project may be fulfilled by:
department. For more information, visit http://isc.tamu.edu/. 1. an independent study graduate course within the student's home
department, or
Program Requirements 2. an independent study graduate course outside the student's home
department, or
Core Courses 3 3. as part of a MS thesis or project required by the student's home
Select one of the following department, or
4. as part of a PhD dissertation.
MATH 609 Numerical Analysis
To fulfill this requirement, the ISC's associate director or director must
STAT 604 Topics in Statistical Computations
approve the capstone project, certify its computational component,
CSCE 659/ Parallel/Distributed Numerical Algorithms and and document its completion.
1
ECEN 659 Applications
Elective Courses
Select three of the following, one of which must be exclusive of the
9
Energy - Certificate
2
student's home department The Texas A&M Energy Institutes certificate program, the Certificate in
AERO 615 Numerical Methods for Internal Flow Energy, will be offered by taking 10 modules of the professional Master of
CSCE 603 Database Systems and Applications Science in Energy degree program either in residence or on-line. Seven
CSCE 605 Compiler Design modules will be from the required/foundational module list and three from
the prescribed elective/specialized module list.
CSCE 626 Parallel Algorithm Design and Analysis
CSCE 654 Supercomputing
CVEN 680 Advanced Computation Methods for Fluid Flow
CVEN 688 Computational Fluid Dynamics Required Courses
GEOP 620 Geophysical Inverse Theory ICPE 601 Environmental Issues of Energy Systems 1.5
MATH 610 Numerical Methods in Partial Differential Equations ICPE 602 Reservoir Characterization and Modeling 1.5
MATH 648 Computational Algebraic Geometry ICPE 603 Bioenergy 1.5
MATH 661 Mathematical Theory of Finite Element Methods ICPE 604 Energy Systems Engineering I 1.5
MATH 676 Finite Element Methods in Scientific Computing ICPE 607 Energy Accounting 1.5
MEEN 672 Introduction to Finite Element Method ICPE 608 Beyond Science and Technology:The Role of 1.5
Policy in Future of Energy in the U.S.
NUEN 618 Multiphysics Computations in Nuclear Science and
Engineering ICPE 609 Introduction to U.S. Energy Law and Policy 1.5
OCNG 618 Numerical Methods for the Geosciences Prescribed Electives
PETE 656 Advanced Numerical Methods for Reservoir Select three of the following: 4.5
Simulation ICPE 605 Energy Systems Engineering II
STAT 605 Advanced Statistical Computations ICPE 606 Introduction to Optimization
STAT 608 Regression Analysis ICPE 610 The Global Energy Future
STAT 626 Methods in Time Series Analysis ICPE 611 Economics of Energy
STAT 636 Applied Multivariate Analysis ICPE 612 Entrepreneurship in Energy
CSCE 620/ Computational Geometry ICPE 613 Natural and Shale Gas Monetization: Technologies,
VIZA 670 Fundamentals, Economics and Applications
MATH 660/ Computational Linear Algebra ICPE 614 CO2 Sequestration
CSCE 660 ICPE 615 Smart Grid Fundamentals
Other ICPE 616 Multi-functional Materials for Energy Conversion
3
Capstone Project ICPE 617 Gas Separations for Energy: Fundamentals,
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 Applications and New Directions
ICPE 618 Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, CCUS
1
MATH 609 will also satisfy the CSCE 653 prerequisite. ICPE 619 Nanomaterials Engineering and Energy Storage
ICPE 620 Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
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ICPE 621 Thermoelectrics: Fundamentals of Electronic and

Thermal Transport
Health Systems and Design -
ICPE 622 Energy Efficiency in Buildings Certificate
ICPE 623 Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Sustainable
Resource Allocation This interdisciplinary certification program was created by the colleges
of Architecture and Medicine to promote research, innovation, and
ICPE 624 Energy-Water-Nexus
communication focusing on health facility planning and design. The
ICPE 625 Integrated Risk Management for Exploration and program is available to students pursuing any graduate degree at
Production Projects Texas A&M University. Though the program emphasizes a cross-
ICPE 626 Safety in Energy Systems disciplinary perspective, it also ensures that a student develops in-depth
ICPE 627 Interfacial Phenomena of Energy Systems understanding and ability within the field of health systems design.
ICPE 628 Multi-physics Geomechanisms for Energy
Applications Program Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 Required Courses
ARCH 675 Health Design and Research 3
Geographic Information Science - ARCH 681 Seminar 1
Certificate Select one of the following: 6

ARCH 693 Professional Study
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) is a joint LAND 693 Professional Study
program administered by the Departments of Ecosystem Science and PLAN 693 Professional Study
Management and Geography. GIS technologies are applied to wide-
COSC 693 Professional Study
ranging fields with interests in spatially distributed information such as
LDEV 665/ Land Development Trends
transportation, environmental/resource management, marketing, facility
LDEV 693
management, healthcare delivery, homeland security, agriculture and
urban planning, among others. Select one of the following (depending on health emphasisr):
ARCH 660 Design Programming
This certificate program has been designed to meet the growing demand
ARCH 605 Architectural Design I
for qualified individuals in the field. For more detailed information please
& ARCH 606and Architectural Design II
contact a graduate advisor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and
& ARCH 607and Architectural Design III
Management or Geography, or visit the program website.
COSC 670 Facilities Asset Management
Program Requirements LAND 661 Visual Quality for Design and Planning
PLAN 631 Health Systems Planning and Policy
Introductory Level
LDEV 687 Development Feasibility and Design
Select one of the following: 3 & LDEV 688and Development Feasibility and Design II
ESSM 651/ Geographic Information System for Resource CPSY 677 Practicum in Clinical Geropsychology
BAEN 651 Management
Elective Courses
GEOG 660 Applications in GIS 1
Select two of the following: 6
Intermediate Level
ARCH 624 Theory of Placemaking
Both are required: 6
ARCH 674 Typologies of Contemporary Hospital Design
ESSM 652 Advanced Topics in Geographic Information
ARCH 676 Survey of Human Behavior and Design
Systems
ARCH 678 Foundations of Healthcare Design
or BAEN 652 or Advanced Topics in Geographic Information
Systems ARCH 689 Special Topics in... (Facilitation for Planners and
Designers)
GEOG 665 GIS-Based Spatial Analysis and Modeling
CARC 601 Foundations of Research in Planning and Design
Specialized GIS Courses
CARC 602 Research Methods in Planning and Design
Select one of the following: 3
EPSY 647 Lifespan Development
ENTO 625/ Landscape Ecology
GEOG 625 HLTH 334/ Women's Health
WGST 334
ESSM 660 Landscape Analysis and Modeling
HLTH 353 Drugs and Society
ESSM 665 Computer Programming for Natural Resources
Applications HLTH 631 Community and Public Health
PLAN 625 Geographical Information Systems in Landscape HLTH 660 Health Issues in Aging, Dying and Death
and Urban Planning LAND 640 Research Methods in Landscape Architecture
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 LAND 661 Visual Quality for Design and Planning
LDEV 661 Development and the Environment
LDEV 671 Sustainable Development
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PHPM 601 Foundations of Public Health IBUS 489/ Special Topics in... (International Business Areas)
PHPM 605 Introduction to Health Policy and Management IBUS 689
PLAN 633 Planning for Healthy Communities ISYS 656 Global Information Systems
PLAN 634 Environmental Health Policy and Planning MGMT International Management
PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology 678/IBUS
678
PSYC 320/ Sensation-Perception
MGMT International Business Policy
NRSC 320
679/IBUS
PSYC 340/ Psychology of Learning
679
NRSC 340
MKTG 677/ Multinational Marketing Management
PSYC 360/ Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
IBUS 677
NRSC 360
SCMT 667 Logistics and Distribution Management
PSYC 407 Behavioral Disorders of Children
PSYC 489 Special Topics in... (Art and Cognition)
PSYC 610 Organizational Psychology Any variation in this course sequence in the College of Business must be
PSYC 615/ Perceptual Processes approved by the IPM Program Coordinator in Mays Business School.
NRSC 615
PSYC 639 Pediatric Psychology Digital Humanities - Certificate
SOCI 489 Special Topics in...
This transcripted certificate offers masters or doctoral students who intend
to practice in an academic environment, museum, or other cultural
1
One course must be taken within the student's department and institution the opportunity to acquire knowledge of digital tools, theories,
one outside of the student's department. The course within the and methodologies and to become competent in conducting digital
student's department must be taken with a faculty member who is practice. The Digital Humanities Certificate provides a basic introduction
a faculty fellow in the Center for Health Systems & Design. A list to the development and application of information technology in the
of current faculty fellows is available on the center website (http:// context of research and practice in the humanities. The certificate provides
archone.tamu.edu/chsd/). students with the skills, applied and theoretical, that are necessary to
Most programs allow graduate students to include two 300- or 400- apply computational techniques to complex research problems as well
level courses in their graduate degree plan. Such courses should be as practical tasks in the humanities. The certificate program is open to
outside of the student's major. students from any graduate degree program at Texas A&M University and
the plan of study comprises 12 hours of coursework, including 3 hours
Other electives are possible. Please request approval. of independent study in any participating Digital Humanities faculty's
home discipline (ENGL 685, but other departments may substitute for
International Petroleum that requirement). At least one course must be outside the students
home department. Some courses may or may not satisfy the certificate
Management - Certificate requirements, depending upon their content. For more information, see
http://dhcertificate.tamu.edu.
As part of this graduate program in the Department of Petroleum
Engineering, the Mays Business School will award the degree candidate Program Requirements
a Certificate in International Petroleum Management. To qualify for this
certificate the student must complete at least 18 semester hours of Select four of the following: 12
coursework in the Mays Business School. A required course sequence list ANTH 636 Computer Graphics in Archaeology
can be found at http://engineering.tamu.edu/media/632499/ipm_req.pdf. ANTH 654 Archaeological Photography
Any variation in the course sequence must be approved by the IPM COMM 662 Survey of Telecommunication and Media Studies
Program Coordinator in the Mays Business School and the Graduate
COMM 663 Seminar in Telecommunication and Media Studies
Advisor in the Petroleum Engineering Department.
(syllabus required)
COMM 665 Communication and Technology
CSCE 610 Hypertext/Hypermedia Systems
Foundation Courses CSCE 655 Human-Centered Computing
Select four of the following: 12 CSCE 656 Computers and New Media
ACCT 640 Accounting Concepts and Procedures I CSCE 671 Computer-Human Interaction
FINC 635 Survey of Finance CSCE 675 Digital Libraries
MGMT 655 Survey of Management EDCI 655 Contemporary Visual Culture
MKTG 621 Survey of Marketing EDCI 676 Evaluation and Implementation of Electronic
Electives Learning Materials
Select two of the following: 6 EDTC 602 Educational Technology: Field, Theory and
FINC 645/ International Finance Profession
IBUS 645
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1
EDTC 654 Instructional Design: Techniques in Educational At least 6 of which must be taken from outside the student's
Technology department. Courses required by a student's program may also count
EDTC 660 Interactive Video/Multimedia: Production and toward the certificate, if such courses are on the list of approved
Utilization courses.
EDTC 662 Computer Utilization in Educational Research and
Practice Remote Sensing - Certificate
open only to ENGL
ENGL 603 Bibliography and Literary Research
graduate students The Remote Sensing (RS) Certificate Program is jointly administered by
the Ecosystem Science and Management and Geography departments.
ENGL 604 Topics in Digital Research
Remote sensing technologies are applied to wide-ranging fields such as
ENGL 666 Topics in Textual Studies and Book History
environmental/resource management, marketing, facility management,
ENGL 685 Directed Studies (with Digital Humanities Faculty) agriculture, urban planning, homeland security and intelligence, among
only open to HIST
HIST 628 Historiography (syllabus required) others. In addition, the synergistic linkages between RS technologies and
graduate students
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are rapidly increasing.
HIST 666 History of Technology
This certificate program has been designed to meet the growing demand
VIZA 641 Visual Storytelling
for qualified individuals in this field. For more detailed information, please
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 contact a graduate advisor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and
Management or Geography, or visit the program website.
Prevention Science - Certificate
The certificate is to provide students from a variety of majors an
Introductory Level
interdisciplinary perspective on the science and practice related to the
prevention of mental, emotional, and physical health problems and the
promotion of well-being in these same domains. ESSM 655 Remote Sensing of the Environment
GEOG 651 Remote Sensing for Geographical Analysis
Program Requirements Intermediate Level
Interdisciplinary Seminar in Prevention Science 3 Both are required: 6
Select 12 additional hours of the following:

1
12 ESSM 656 Advanced Remote Sensing
SPSY 638 Systems Consultation and Prevention Science GEOG 661 Digital Image Processing and Analysis
SPSY 689 Special Topics in... (Child Psychopathology) Specialized Remote Sensing Course
EPSY 645 Creative Genius Select one of the following: 3
EPSY 646 Issues in Child and Adolescent Development ATMO 655 Satellite Data in Meteorology
EPSY 685 Directed Studies (Prevention Science) ECEN 642 Digital Image Processing
RPTS 670 Youth Development Programs and Services ECEN 649 Pattern Recognition
RPTS 689 Special Topics in... (Social Policy and Youth GEOG 696 Geomorphology and Remote Sensing
Development) INTA 653 Technical Collections Systems for International
RPTS 684 Professional Internship (Prevention Science) Security
COMM 670 Health Communication Seminar (when topic Total Semester Credit Hours 12
relevant to Prevention Science)
COMM 685 Directed Studies (Prevention Science) Space Life Sciences - Certificate
COMM 669 Survey of Health Communication
Obtain a Certificate in Space Life Sciences while pursuing your Ph.D. at
HPCH 604 Social Ecology and Health Behavior
Texas A&M University in Biomedical Engineering, Genetics, Kinesiology,
HPCH 603 Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
Nuclear Engineering (Health Physics), Nutrition or a M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D.
PHEB 624 Social Epidemiology in Medical Sciences from the Texas A&M University Health Sciences
HLTH 609 Applied Epidemiology Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The Mentored Research
HLTH 630 Health Program Planning Program in Space Life Sciences was created to produce scientists with a
HLTH 632 Health Program Evaluation broad understanding of the critical issues associated with long duration
space flight and specific expertise in critical problem areas such as:
HLTH 639 Behavioral Foundations of Health Education
HLTH 685 Directed Studies 1. bone loss
SOCI 627 Seminar in Law, Deviance and Social Control 2. muscle wasting
PSYC 616 Treatment of Problem Behavior in Children and 3. health effects of cosmic radiation
Families 4. changes in metabolism
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 5. consequences of being in a catabolic state while in space
In addition, students will gain specific training in either nutritional

and/or exercise physiology countermeasures against these major
144 Transportation Planning - Certificate
biological problems. Located a little over 100 miles from NASA/Johnson Focus Area
Space Center, students will have the unique opportunity to work
with world leaders in space life sciences. For additional information, Multimodal Systems Planning
please visit the Space Life Sciences Graduate Program (http://
Required
slsgraduateprogram.tamu.edu/NSBRI) website. 1
PLAN 670 Urban Public Transportation Planning 3
Program Requirements Electives
Select six semester credit hours from the following: 6
KINE 646/ Fundamentals of Space Life Sciences 3
CVEN 618 Traffic Engineering: Operations
NUEN 646/
NUTR 646 CVEN 672 Engineering and Urban Transportation Systems
VMID 686 Scientific Ethics 1 PLAN 626 Advanced GIS in Landscape Architecture and
KINE 681/ Seminar (Space Life Sciences) 1 Urban Planning
NUEN 681/ PLAN 650 Disaster Response Planning
NUTR 681 PLAN 673 Design for Sustainable Transportation
Select two of the following: 6 PLAN 674 Transportation System Analysis
KINE 649 Applied Exercise Physiology PLAN 676 Transportation Investment Decisions
NUEN 615 Theory and Applications of Microdosimetry Total Semester Credit Hours 9
NUTR 641 Nutritional Biochemistry I
1
KINE 685/ Directed Studies 6 Students are advised to take PLAN 670 if available, but PLAN 673 will
NUEN 685/ also satisfy this requirement.
NUTR 685
Transportation and Urban Design
Required
Transportation Planning - PLAN 673 Design for Sustainable Transportation 3
Electives
Certificate Select six semester credit hours from the following: 6
The certificate in Transportation Planning program provides students CVEN 617 Traffic Engineering: Characteristics
with a substantive base of knowledge needed to be broadly successful CVEN 618 Traffic Engineering: Operations
in the transportation profession, as well as with specialized instruction CVEN 635 Street and Highway Design
tailored to building student skills and capabilities in three critical areas: CVEN 672 Engineering and Urban Transportation Systems
Transportation Systems Planning, Transportation and Urban Design, and
LAND 661 Visual Quality for Design and Planning
Transportation Policy. Students enrolled in the certificate program will
PLAN 670 Urban Public Transportation Planning
further take a comprehensive capstone course. The Certificate is one of
the few educational programs that address the field of transportation in a PLAN 674 Transportation System Analysis
truly comprehensive, interdisciplinary manner. It is a partnership among PLAN 676 Transportation Investment Decisions
the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning (LAUP) Total Semester Credit Hours 9
in the College of Architecture, the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI),
the Department of Civil Engineering, and the Bush School of Government Transportation Planning and Public Policy
and Public Service. The Certificate is housed in the Hazard Reduction
and Recovery Center in the College of Architecture. This program will be Required
open to any graduate student at Texas A&M University with an interest in PLAN 676 Transportation Investment Decisions 3
transportation. Certificate Coordinator: Dr. Eric Dumbaugh. Electives
For more information, see http://laup.arch.tamu.edu/academics/ Select six semester credit hours from the following: 6
certificates/ctp/. PSAA 611 Public Policy Formation
PSAA 616 Managing Workplace Diversity in Public and
Program Requirements Nonprofit Organizations
PSAA 617 U.S. State and Local Government: Institutions and
Required Courses
Policy
PLAN 612 Transportation in City Planning 3
PSAA 622 Public Finance
Focus Area
PSAA 634 Public Management
Select nine semester credit hours of a focus area 9
PLAN 650 Disaster Response Planning
Capstone
PLAN 678 Applied Transportation Studio: Site Planning and 3
Traffic Impact
Transit Management
Required
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1
PLAN 670 Urban Public Transportation Planning Ecosystem Science and Management (p. 251)
PLAN 673 Design for Sustainable Transportation Entomology (p. 267)
Electives Horticultural Sciences (p. 279)
Planning and Civil Engineering: Nutrition and Food Science (p. 302)
Select one of the following: 3 Plant Pathology and Microbiology (p. 326)
CVEN 618 Traffic Engineering: Operations Poultry Science (p. 337)
CVEN 632 Transportation Engineering: Economics Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences (p. 350)
CVEN 672 Engineering and Urban Transportation Systems Soil and Crop Sciences (p. 367)
PLAN 674 Transportation System Analysis Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (p. 399)
Management, Policy and Finance:
MGMT 630 Behavior in Organizations
Interdepartmental Programs
MGMT 639 Negotiations in Competitive Environments International Agriculture and Resource Management (IARM)
MGMT 655 Survey of Management Certificate (p. 145)
MGMT 658 Managing Projects Military Land Sustainability Certificate (p. 146)
MGMT 675 Leadership in Organizations
PLAN 676 Transportation Investment Decisions
Interdepartmental Degree
PSAA 611 Public Policy Formation Programs
PSAA 622 Public Finance
PSAA 634 Public Management Certificates
PSAA 636 Grant and Project Management in the Public and Military Land Sustainability Certificate (p. 146)
Nonprofit Sectors
International Agriculture and Resource Management Certificate
PSAA 648 Performance Management in the Public and (p. 145)
Nonprofit Sectors
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 International Agriculture
1
Students are advised to take PLAN 670 if available, but PLAN 673 will and Resource Management -
also satisfy this requirement.
Certificate
College of Agriculture and Life The IARM Certificate Program is a transcripted certificate program
Sciences provided through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Its purpose
is to expand the background and knowledge of graduate students seeking
careers in international agriculture, natural resource management and
http://aglifesciences.tamu.edu
related fields.
Administrative Officers For more information, graduate students should contact the IARM program
Vice Chancellor and Dean - Mark Hussey, Ph.D. coordinator in the deans office (http://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/office-of-
the-dean-directory) of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Executive Associate Dean - Alan Sams, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Operations - Kim E. Dooley, Ph.D.
The IARM Certificate requires successful completion of the following:
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Faculty Development - David
1
W. Reed, Ph.D. Prescribed courses from the following focus areas: 12
Human Capacity Development for International Agriculture,
Associate Dean for Student Development - Chris L. Skaggs, Ph.D.
Development and Natural Resource Management
Assistant Dean for Student Success - Danielle A. Harris, Ph.D. Agricultural and Natural Resource Economic Trade and Policy
Foods Systems
Departments Agricultural and Natural Resource Development
Conservation and Natural Resources
Departments
Capstone course 3
Agricultural Economics (p. 146)
International Agricultural Development
Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication (p. 161)
Seminar 1
Animal Science (p. 182)
Select one of the following:
Biochemistry and Biophysics (p. 219)
ALEC 681 Seminar 1
Biological and Agricultural Engineering (p. 231)
146 Military Land Sustainability - Certificate
Attend 8 Borlaug Institute seminars

Department of Agricultural
Economics
1
Select 12 credit hours from one focus area with no more than 9 hours
in one major. http://agecon.tamu.edu
Head: C. P. Rosson, III

Military Land Sustainability -
Graduate Advisor: D. J. Leatham
Certificate
The Department of Agricultural Economics engages people in the use of
Certificate in Military Land Sustainability is a web-based program that economic analysis for making decisions involving agribusiness (including
provides students with an understanding of factors that influence natural food and fiber production, supplying inputs, processing products and
resource conservation and management of military lands. The program marketing), natural resources and communities. Students are taught to
is comprised of coursework in three integrated, multidisciplinary thematic develop their leadership, analytical and communication skills. Disciplinary
areas of emphasis: land management, policy analysis and development, research and graduate education enhance the use of economic principles
and cultural competencies and conflict management. The Certificate and research methods in solving economic problems facing society.
in Military Land Sustainability can complement existing professional Applied research programs emphasize the analysis of business and public
graduate degrees offered in the Departments of Ecosystem Sciences and policy issues.
Management (ESSM) and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (WFSC).
In planning a students program, the need for broad training, rather than
Program Requirements narrow specialization, is recognized. Students (regardless of their primary
interests) are encouraged to take not only advanced courses covering
Required Courses various fields within the department but also essential supporting courses
WFSC 641 Sustainable Military Land Management 3 in other departments. Students are expected to acquire a knowledge of
1 economic theory, its application to contemporary agricultural production,
WFSC 642 Field Military Land Management 1
agribusiness and resource problems, and the ability to employ analytical
WFSC 643 Geospatial Technology in Military Land 3
techniques in making policy and business decisions.
Management
WFSC 681 Seminar (Military Land Management) 2 The teaching and research activities are grouped broadly as follows:
Prescribed Elective Courses agribusiness management and finance, production economics, markets
Select two of the following: 6 and trade, policy analysis, and resource economics. The present and
expanding program of research in the department affords the student a
ESSM 610 Rangeland Resource Management
wide choice and capable guidance in thesis or dissertation research.
ESSM 630 Restoration Ecology
ESSM 635 Ecohydrology Master of Science (MS) and Master of Agribusiness (MAB) degrees
ESSM 636 Wildland Watershed Management are offered. MS students (p. 150) may choose between the thesis
option (recommended for those students who plan to go on for further
ESSM 651/ Geographic Information System for Resource
graduate studies) and the non-thesis option. Students who choose the
BAEN 651 Management
MS non-thesis option take a greater number of courses. The Master of
ESSM 652 Advanced Topics in Geographic Information
Agribusiness degree (p. 52) program is non-thesis, interdisciplinary and
Systems
jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and
ESSM 660 Landscape Analysis and Modeling the Mays Business School. This professional curriculum is designed to
ESSM 670 Ecosystems and Markets provide a broad preparation for economic, financial and marketing analysis
ESSM 675 International Sustainable Community Development of agribusiness, food and fiber industry decisions.
ESSM 676/ Leadership, Development and Management of
The PhD program (p. 154) concentrates on the theory, quantitative tools
RENR 650 Environmental NGOs
and methodology required of the professional applied economist. Field
WFSC 604 Ecological Modeling areas offered within the PhD program include: Markets and Information
WFSC 613 Animal Ecology Economics, Resource and Environmental Economics and Policy and
WFSC 618 Wildlife Study Design and Analysis Trade. A PhD in Agribusiness and Managerial Economics (p. 54) is
WFSC 622 Behavioral Ecology also offered by the Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness. No foreign
language is required for students pursuing any of our PhD programs.
WFSC 624 Dynamics of Populations
For more information about program requirements and employment
WFSC 630 Ecology and Society opportunities, contact the departments graduate office.
WFSC 636 Wildlife Habitat Management
WFSC 684 Professional Internship Faculty
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 Anderson, David, Professor & Extension Specialist
1
Agricultural Economics
WFSC 642 may be substituted by WFSC 684 with the prior approval PHD, Texas A&M University, 1994
of Administrative Director of the program for the 1 credit hour required.
147
Bessler, David, Professor Mjelde, James, Professor

Agricultural Economics Agricultural Economics
PHD, University of California - Davis, 1977 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, 1985
Boadu, Frederick, Professor Nelson, A, Senior Professor

PHD, University of Kentucky, 1981 PHD, Purdue University, 1969
Bryant, Henry, Research Associate Professor Ng, Desmond, Associate Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2003 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001
Capps, Oral, Executive Professor Outlaw, Joe, Professor & Extension Specialist
PHD, Virginia Tech, 1979 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1992
Conner, James, Senior Professor Palma, Marco, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1970 PHD, University of Florida, 2005
Dowell Lashmet, Tiffany, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist Park, John, Professor & Extension Specialist
JD, University of New Mexico School of Law, 2009 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996
Dudensing, Rebekka, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist Penson, John, Regents Professor
PhD, Clemson University, 2008 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1973
Dunn, Richard, Assistant Professor Price, Edwin, Professor

PHD, University of Wisconsin, 2008 PHD, University of Kentucky, 1973
Griffin, Ronald, Professor Ribera, L, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist

PHD, University of Wisconsin, 1980 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005
Harness, Nathaniel, Instructional Associate Professor Richardson, James, Regents Professor

PHD, Texas Tech University, 2007 PHD, Oklahoma State University, 1978
Ishdorj, Ariun, Assistant Professor Rister, M, Professor

PHD, Iowa State University, 2008 PHD, Michigan State University, 1981
Klinefelter, Danny, Professor & Extension Specialist Robinson, John, Professor & Extension Specialist
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1979 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1993
Klose, Steven, Professor & Extension Specialist Rosson, Claude, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2001 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1982
Leatham, David, Professor Salin, Victoria, Professor

PHD, Perdue University, 1983 PHD, Purdue University, 1996
Litzenberg, Kerry, Regents Professor Senarath Dharmasena, Kalu, Instructional Assistant Professor
PHD, Purdue University, 1979 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010
McCarl, Bruce, Distinguished Professor Shaw, William, Professor

PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1973 PHD, University of Colorado, 1985
148 Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Economics
Siebert, John, Professor Program Requirements

PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1978 Program Requirements
Stevens, Reid, Assistant Professor Student's Advisory Committee (p. 148)
Agricultural Economics Degree Plan (p. 149)
PHD, Univ of California-Berkeley, 2015 Credit Requirement (p. 149)
Vedenov, Dmitry, Associate Professor Transfer of Credit (p. 149)
Agricultural Economics Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
PHD, Ohio State University, 2001 Courses (p. 149)
Welch, James, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
PHD, Texas Tech University, 2006
Williams, Gary, Professor the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
Agricultural Economics department or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable, concerning
PHD, Purdue University, 1981 appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer
Woodward, Richard, Professor
than three members of the graduate faculty representative of the
students fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs
PHD, University of Wisconsin, 1997
of the advisory committee must be from the students department or
Wu, Ximing, Professor intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate, and at least one or more of the
Agricultural Economics members must have an appointment to a department other than the
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 2003 students major department.
Zhang, Yu, Assistant Professor The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
Agricultural Economics advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010 member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
Masters serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty
members located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but
Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Economics (p. 148) not chair), with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics (p. 150) usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program, has
the responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee, and for
Doctoral calling meetings at any other time considered desirable.
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics (p. 154) If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
Master of Agriculture in University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
Agricultural Economics securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
The Master of Agriculture (MAgr) degree is designed for a student who campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
wants professional graduate training with a management orientation in Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
agriculture, food and natural resources. It is intended to emphasize the Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
benefit humanity, not as a research degree. separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
An individual with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
recognized standing, or a qualified Texas A&M University senior during beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
his/her last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to Dean.
pursue the non-thesis degree of Master of Agriculture. The candidates
advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where necessary. If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree in activities relating to an internship, professional paper and is registered
candidates may gain such capabilities by completing a professional for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing,
internship that is designed to provide meaningful, applied, practical that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair
experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months during the interim period.
depending upon departmental requirements.
The degree may be earned in select academic departments of the College plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the
of Agriculture and Life Sciences. committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for
counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic
149
deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of Graduate and the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
Professional Studies. Studies.
The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire computing the GPR.
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
masse.
Degree Plan work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will following limitations.
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply.
date of the final oral examination or thesis defense. Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
Document Processing Submission System located on the website https:// considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee or chair of
intercollegiate faculty, if applicable, to correct deficiencies in the students
academic preparation. No changes can be made to the degree plan once
the students Request for Final Examination is approved by the Office of Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
Graduate and Professional Studies. degree plan credit.
Credit Requirement non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of Agriculture degree.
Approximately 12 credit hours are to be taken outside of the students 3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent
degree option. of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree
plan:
Transfer of Credit A maximum of 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or
A maximum of 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and
Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and
of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee Up to 3 hours of 693 (Professional Studies).
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. 4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681).
Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be 400-level).
15 contact hours.
formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades (A
or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for 7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used.
transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D, 8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research 9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent and Professional Studies.
Final Examination
The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each
Studies Calendar. To be eligible to take the final examination, a students
GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses on the degree plan and for all
courses completed at Texas A&M which are eligible to be applied to
150 Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
a graduate degree, and no unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur Time Limit

for any course listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade,
the student must repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
a grade of C or better. All coursework on the degree plan must have consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
been completed with the exception of those hours for which the student considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
is registered. Additionally, all English language proficiency requirements it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
A professional paper, which is a scholarly report of a problem solving
nature, will be prepared by each student. The professional paper must Foreign Languages
be submitted to the students advisory committee for approval prior to the
final examination. The final examination will cover all work taken on the No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Agriculture
degree plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or degree.
both. The examination is conducted by the students advisory committee
as finally constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate faculty Application for Degree
may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor, For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of (p. 24) section.
the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves
from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate
Master of Science in Agricultural
his or her exam. A department or interdisciplinary degree program can Economics
have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency within all degree
programs within a department or interdisciplinary program. The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. An Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree
examination which is not completed and reported as satisfactory to the
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of Requirements
the scheduled examination date will be recorded as a failure. A student Step Instruction Details
may be given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for
the masters degree and that must be within a time period that does not
extend beyond the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are
excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the
semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the
or chair of the
student is currently enrolled.
A candidate for the Master of Agriculture degree does not qualify to 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
petition for an exemption from his/her final examination. committee. deadline imposed by
1
Additional Requirements and no later than 90
Additional Requirements thesis defense.
Residence (p. 150)
Time Limit (p. 150)
Foreign Languages (p. 150) intercollegiate faculty,
Application for Degree (p. 150) and Office of Graduate
and Professional
Residence Studies (OGAPS).
A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
A&M University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of submit thesis proposal working days prior to
Agriculture degree. to the Office of the submission of the
Graduate and Request for the Final
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree Professional Studies. Examination.
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and intercollegiate faculty
Professional Studies. and OGAPS.

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2
4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the Information regarding the program and application process (http://
graduation fee. first week of the final admissions.tamu.edu/graduate/apply) may be obtained from the website
semester, see OGAPS at http://agrilife.org/agecgrads/ (click on Prospective Students) or by
calendar. contacting the Department (AE-Gradoffice@agecon.tamu.edu).
degree program and submitting request Program Requirements
all ELP requirements Student's Advisory Committee (p. 151)
(if applicable) and Degree Plan (p. 152)
coursework are
complete.
requirement. before or during final Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
semester. Courses (p. 152)
Approved by: OGAPS. Thesis Option (p. 153)
7 Submit request When: Must be Thesis Proposal (p. 153)
to schedule final received by OGAPS at Final Examination/Thesis Defense (p. 153)
examination. least 10 working days Non-Thesis Option (p. 153)
before exam date. See
OGAPS calendar for Students Advisory Committee
deadlines.
Approved by: Advisory After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
committee, department the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
head or chair of the department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) concerning
intercollegiate faculty, appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students
and OGAPS. advisory committee for the MS degree will consist of no fewer than three
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
department. The outside member for students in an interdisciplinary
the exam.
program must have an appointment to a department different from the
9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
one approved final calendar for deadlines. advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
single PDF file (http:// committee, department faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may
ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty
and submit signed intercollegiate faculty members located off campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not
approval form to the and OGAPS. chair) with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who usually
Office of Graduate and has immediate supervision of the students research and thesis, has the
Professional Studies. responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee and for calling
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, meetings at any other time considered desirable.
graduation.tamu.edu. If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
1 the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu. securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
2 students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
portal.
A Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics provides Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
professional training for students seeking the skills in management, member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
finance, real estate, entrepreneurship, marketing, policy analysis, and separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
decision-making needed in todays business world with a focus on the food of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
and fiber industry. Master of Science students may choose between the year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
thesis option and the non-thesis option. beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
Dean.
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masse.

program option.
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at
degree plan credit.
fields of interest.
used.
used.
153
program.
Thesis Proposal
the thesis.
required.
154 Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics
pursuing.

Additional Requirements Agricultural Economics
Residence (p. 154)
Continuous Registration (p. 154) to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or
Time Limit (p. 154) her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis
Foreign Languages (p. 154) for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter
Application for Degree (p. 154) of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent
Residence
In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master residence and technical requirements, although these must be met.
regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM
Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the
committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has
appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S.
Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree
a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Requirements
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the Step Instruction Details
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along 1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and intercollegiate graduate semester registration.
Professional Studies. advisor to plan course Approved by:
semester.
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2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the 8 Submit request for When: Must be
committee. deadline imposed by permission to hold and received by OGAPS at
Submit a degree plan. the student's college announce final oral least 10 working days
or intercollegiate examination. before requested exam
programs, and no date. See OGAPS
later than 90 days calendar for deadlines.
prior to preliminary Approved by: Advisory
examination. committee, department
Approved by: Advisory head or intercollegiate
committee, department faculty chair, and
head or intercollegiate OGAPS.
faculty chair, and 9 Successfully complete When: The Report of
Office of Graduate and final examination. the Final Examination
Professional Studies Form should be
(OGAPS). submitted to OGAPS
3 Complete English When: Before within 10 days following
Language Proficiency preliminary the exam.
requirements (if examination. Approved by: Advisory
applicable), and committee and OGAPS
coursework detailed on 10 Upload one approved When: See OGAPS
degree plan. final copy of the calendar for deadlines.
4 Complete the When: See steps dissertation or record of Approved by: Advisory
preliminary for completing study as a single pdf file committee, department
examination. the preliminary (http://ogaps.tamu.edu) head or intercollegiate
examination. The and submit a signed faculty chair, and
preliminary examination approval form to the Office of Graduate and
results must have been Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
submitted to OGAPS 14 Professional Studies
weeks prior to the date 11 Graduate; arrange for For more information,
of the defense. cap and gown. visit http://
Approved by: Advisory graduation.tamu.edu.
head or chair of the Note: Once formal coursework is complete, you must be continuously
intercollegiate faculty, registered until all degree requirements have been met. See Continuous
and OGAPS. Registration Requirements (p. 25).
A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics provides a degree tailored to produce
highly skilled applied economist focused on quantitatively-based economic
research and analyses of managerial and policy questions as well as
natural resource and environmental issues.
Approved by: Advisory Students (regardless of their primary interests) are encouraged to take
committee, department not only advanced courses covering various fields within the department
head or intercollegiate but also essential supporting courses in other departments. Students
faculty chair, and are expected to acquire knowledge of economic theory, its application
OGAPS. to contemporary agricultural production, agribusiness and resource
6 Complete residence When: Before problems, and the ability to employ analytical techniques in making policy
requirement. submitting request and business decisions.
examination. The teaching and research activities are grouped broadly as follows:
Approved by: OGAPS agribusiness management and finance, production economics, markets
7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the and trade, policy analysis, and resource economics. The present and
graduate fee. first week of the final expanding program of research in the department affords the student a
semester; see OGAPS wide choice and capable guidance in dissertation research.
Information regarding the program and application process (http://
admissions.tamu.edu/graduate/apply) may be obtained from the website
at http://agrilife.org/agecgrads (click on Prospective Student) or by
contacting the Department (AE-Gradoffice@agecon.tamu.edu).
Degree Plan
Degree Plan (p. 156) The students advisory committee will evaluate the students previous
Final Examination/Dissertation Defense (p. 159) degree. The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate
examination.
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling, the student This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department Document Processing Submission System located on the website http://
(or chair of the intercollegiate faculty) concerning appointment of the chair ogsdpss.tamu.edu. A minimum of 64 hours is required on the degree plan
of the advisory committee. The students advisory committee will consist for the Doctor of Philosophy for a student who has completed a masters
of no fewer than four members of the graduate faculty representative degree. A student who has completed a DDS/DMD, DVM or a MD at a
of the students several fields of study and research, where the chair or U.S. institution is also required to complete a minimum of 64 hours. A
co-chair must be from the students department (or intercollegiate faculty, student who has completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters
if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must have degree will be required to complete a 96-hour degree plan. Completion
an appointment to a department other than the students major of a DDS/DMD, DVM or MD degree at a foreign institution requires
department. The outside member for a student in an interdisciplinary completion of a minimum of 96 hours for the Doctor of Philosophy. A
Studies.
Transfer of Credit
The committee members signatures on the degree plan indicate their thesis or dissertation research or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire for internship coursework in any form is not transferable. Courses taken
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may institution with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for transfer
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the courses would be
en masse. The chair of the committee, who usually has immediate accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking
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Admissions.
research.
receive the results of the preliminary examination at least 14 weeks prior
qualifications:
2. an adequate knowledge of the literature in these fields and an ability to Steps for Completing the Preliminary Examination
In case a student is required to take, as a part of the written portion of a 1 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
preliminary examination, an examination administered by a department or committee. deadline set by the
intercollegiate faculty, the department or intercollegiate faculty must: Submit a degree plan. student's college, and
1. offer the examination at least once every six months. The prior to preliminary
departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should examination.
be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination Approved by: Advisory
date. committee, department
2. assume the responsibility for marking the examination satisfactory or or intercollegiate
unsatisfactory, or otherwise graded, and in the case of unsatisfactory, faculty chair, and
stating specifically the reasons for such a mark. Office of Graduate and
3. forward the marked examination to the chair of the students advisory Professional Studies
committee within one week after the examination. (OGAPS).
The chair of the students advisory committee is responsible for making all language proficiency preliminary
written examinations available to the members of the advisory committee requirements (if examination.
at or before the oral portion of the preliminary examination. A positive vote applicable), and
by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissention is coursework detailed on
required to pass a student on his or her preliminary exam. A department degree plan.
The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of preliminary exam examination. Checklist
the Preliminary Examination to the Office of Graduate and Professional using the "Preliminary must be signed by chair
Studies, using the Report of Doctoral Preliminary Examination form Examination Checklist". and department head,
and the Preliminary Examination checklist. Both forms must have the or intercollegiate faculty
appropriate signatures. These forms should be submitted to the Office chair.
of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the 4 Student checks the When: Several weeks
scheduled preliminary examination. availability of committee before the proposed
members. date of the preliminary
The Report of the Preliminary Examination form must be submitted with examination.
After passing the required oral and written preliminary examinations for Approved by: Advisory
the doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination committee, department
for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be head or intercollegiate
required to repeat the preliminary examination. Upon approval of the faculty chair, and
students advisory committee, with no more than one member dissenting, OGAPS.
and approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, a 6 When exam date Approved by:
student who has failed the preliminary examination may be given one is determined, the Committee chair,
re-examination. Adequate time must be given to permit the student to department may department head or
address the inadequacies emerging from the first examination (normally announce the schedule. intercollegiate faculty
six months). The student and the advisory committee should jointly chair.
negotiate a mutually acceptable date for this purpose. 7 Chair submits When: Within 10
A student must be registered at Texas A&M University for a minimum the Preliminary date of the scheduled
of one semester credit hour in the semester or summer term in which Examination and oral examination and
they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination. the Preliminary no later than 14 weeks
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
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deficiencies.
Residence (p. 159)

(p. 25)

Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
Medical Sciences
161
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours account manager, communications coordinator, agricultural science
teacher, sales representative, county extension agent, leadership
Application for Degree consultant, social & public service, instructional designer, and international
development specialist. Because of the diverse nature of these careers,
degree plans will vary considerably and are generally unique for each
(p. 24) section.
individual. Your specific degree plan is developed through consultation
with your graduate committee.
Department of Agricultural
Master of Science
Leadership, Education, and
The Master of Science (MS), requires a minimum of 32 semester credit
Communications hours of coursework and a Thesis. Typically, 22 or more hours will be
taken in the department; four of these hours will be credited for completing
http://alec.tamu.edu
the thesis. Other coursework will be completed in supporting field(s) of
Head: J. F. Elliot your interest.
Associate Head for Graduate Programs: T. H. Murphy Supporting fields in the MS program may be in any academic area that
contributes to a students academic or career objectives. Examples
Graduate Program Coordinator: Clarice Fulton include agricultural leadership, agricultural communications, management,
change management, adult education, research methods, psychology, and
The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and sociology.
Communications offers graduate studies leading to the degrees of: Master
of Agriculture in agricultural development, an online or campus program, Master of Education
Master of Education, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy in
agricultural leadership, education, and communications. A Doctor of Students whose career objectives include working in formal or informal
Education in agricultural education is offered on campus and at a distance education setting in agriculture seek the Master of Education: e.g.,
through a joint program with Texas Tech University. teaching agricultural sciences in a high school, working as an Extension
educator, corporate training and development. The 36 semester credit
Professionals completing these degrees work in a variety of contextual hour program typically includes 18 to 24 hours in the department and one
settings including agricultural communications/journalism, technology- or more support areas.
enhanced learning, organizational and community leadership, extension
education, teacher education, and international agricultural development. Master of Agriculture
Graduate students, in consultation with a graduate advisor, select areas Students pursuing careers in fields such as instructional design,
of emphasis. Examples include planning and needs assessment, learning international agricultural development, agricultural leadership or rural
and cognition, change theory and processes, communication theory and community development might seek the Master of Agriculture in
practice, leadership education theory and applications, instructional design Agricultural Development. The program prepares individuals for leadership
and delivery, evaluation and performance measurement, and research roles in education, natural resource management, cooperative extension
measurement and analysis. service, and many other professional careers in agriculture and life
sciences. The program is generally completed at a distance, however,
Departmental faculty members maintain contact with professionals in individuals do have the option to complete the program on-campus. This
their field. These contacts enable faculty members to teach and direct is a non-thesis degree program that emphasizes the development of
research in support of graduate programs with a current appreciation problem-solving skills involved in applying science and technology to
of the important and complex problems encountered by professional benefit humanity.
practitioners. For additional information about the graduate faculty and
programs available in the department, or to set up a campus visit, contact This 36 semester credit hour program includes a required internship
the graduate program coordinator by email (cfulton@tamu.edu) or visit the and a professional paper. The internship is a unique feature of the M.Ag
website at http://alec.tamu.edu. program, whether pursued on-campus or at-a-distance. The internship
is completed at the end of formal coursework, and involves either paid
Master's Programs or un-paid employment in your area of interest. Planned in concert by
the student, university adviser and business supervisor, the internship
The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and normally lasts from three to six months. The required professional paper is
Communications at Texas A&M University is by far the largest program often a report of the internship experience.
of its kind, and ranked as the second most distinguished program in
agricultural education in the United States. Faculty members in the For more information about each ALEC degree program, contact
Department provide leadership to national and international organizations the graduate program coordinator, by email (cfulton@tamu.edu) or
within the discipline. Graduate faculty members in the Department cluster 979-862-7180.
into learning communities based primarily on the settings where we work.
Peace Corps Masters International Program (PCMI)
Students will benefit from the faculty members different professional
interests, perspectives, and knowledge, and learn from their experience in The Department, in partnership with the Borlaug Institute, participates
the classroom. in the Peace Corps Masters International Program (PCMI). The PCMI
program participants will work with their faculty advisor and committee,
Three Masters degree programs are available in the department for
as well as the PCMI Program Coordinator, to plan a degree program
individuals interested in career areas such areas as a public relations
that fulfills their career objectives and degree requirements while also
162 Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
preparing them for their Peace Corps service. They will complete 24 and direction a variety of instructional, supervisory, and administrative
credit hours at Texas A&M prior to fulfilling their 2-year commitment to positions across the education and training professions. The admission
the Peace Corps. Depending on their department and degree program process is different than our other degree programs. If you are interested
as well as research and independent study undertaken in concert with in this program, contact the graduate program coordinator by email
the experiential learning of their Peace Corps service, participating (cfulton@tamu.edu).
students will receive 312 credit hours as research hours, internship
hours, as directed studies courses with a faculty member at Texas A&M, Entering doctoral studies is a long term commitment on the part of the
or as a combination of these. Visit the Norman Borlaug website (http:// student and the department. Individuals interested in the Doctor of
borlaug.tamu.edu) for more information on this program or contact Cathryn Philosophy or the Doctor of Education degree programs are strongly
Clement (cclement@ag.tamu.edu) in the College of Agriculture and Life encouraged to schedule a visit to interview with faculty. If a visit cannot
Sciences. be arranged, applicants are encouraged to prepare a 3-5 minute video
sharing general information about yourself, your professional work
Doctoral Programs experience, the area of study you are interested in, and your long-term
academic and professional goals.
The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and
Communications at Texas A&M University is by far the largest program For more information about our degree programs and to schedule
of its kind, and ranked as the second most distinguished program in a campus visit, contact the graduate program coordinator, by email
agricultural education in the United States. Faculty members in the (cfulton@tamu.edu) or phone, 979-862-7180.
Department provide leadership to national and international organizations
within the discipline. Graduate faculty members in the Department cluster Certificate Programs
into learning communities based primarily on the settings where we work.
The Department offers two certificate programs which will enable
Students will benefit from the faculty members different professional
individuals to gain specific knowledge and skillsets: a Certificate in
interests, perspectives, and knowledge, and learn from their experience in
Agriculture eLearning Development, and a Certificate in Leadership,
the classroom.
Education, Theory, and Practice. The eLearning certificate may be
The Department offers three doctoral programs described below: obtained at a distance by taking online courses; the Leadership certificate
is obtained by taking on-campus courses.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Certificate in Agriculture eLearning Development
The Doctor of Philosophy is a specialized, research-oriented degree.
Coursework gives the candidate a thorough and comprehensive The Agriculture eLearning Development certificate is an innovative
knowledge in the field of study and methods of research. The program program that prepares students and professionals to develop sophisticated
requires a minimum of 64 semester credit hours, including dissertation eLearning courses and programs to serve the eTraining needs of both
research, beyond the masters degree. Without the masters degree, public and private sectors of agriculture. Students are required to complete
the program would include a minimum of 96 semester credit hours. The five online courses (14 credit hours) to earn the certificate.
program prepares individuals for university faculty positions, public and
For more information to obtain the Agriculture eLearning Development
corporate leadership roles in education, natural resource management,
Certificate, please contact Dr. Robert Strong at r-strong@tamu.edu, or
extension education, international development, and many other
call 979-845-1139.
professional careers in agriculture and life sciences. Ordinarily, students
pursuing the PhD choose supporting coursework closely aligned to their Certificate in Leadership Education, Theory, and Practice
research interests and professional goals.
The Leadership Education, Theory, and Practice Certificate will prepare
Doctor of Education (EdD) students with the unique knowledge and skills required to apply leadership
theory and put into practice these theories at any level in an organization.
The Doctor of Education is a campus-based professional degree
Students gain a substantive foundation of leadership theory, with the
designed to prepare a candidate for a position of leadership in the full
institutional focus on leadership situations and how to apply leadership
range of educational settings, including public and private schools and
theories to all professional organizations, including professional and
colleges, business, government, industry, and international organizations.
civic. This emphasis consists of 14 credit hours.
The program is designed for the practitioner; a graduate may be
expected to fill instructional, supervisory, administrative, and policy For more information to obtain the Leadership Education Certificate,
positions in agricultural, educational, and corporate settings. Although please contact Dr. Lori Moore at llmoore@tamu.edu, or call 979-845-1295.
substantively different from the PhD, the EdD requires equivalent
admission qualifications, standards of scholarship and breadth and depth Certificate in International Agriculture and Natural Resource
of study. A record of study and an internship are completed in this 64 Management (IARM)
semester credit hour program.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offers an academic credit,
Joint Doctor of Education in Agricultural Education (Doc@Distance) transcripted certificate in conjunction with the departments in the college.
Students seeking careers in international agriculture wishing to build
The Joint EdD in agricultural education is delivered at a distance with experience and knowledge may choose from 5 focus areas:
the Department of Agricultural Education and Communications at Texas
Tech University. The program is designed for mid-career professionals. Human Capacity Development for International Agriculture,
Student enter as members of a cohort, and advance together through Development and Natural Resource Management
the program over four years. Admission takes place every other year, in Agricultural and Natural Resource Economic Trade and Policy
the odd-numbered years. Program graduates are providing leadership Food Systems
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Natural Resources
Agricultural and Natural Resource Development
Master of Agriculture in
Agricultural Development
IARM program participants must successfully complete 15-16 credit
hours which includes 12 credit hours in one focus area and a 3 credit The Master of Agriculture (MAgr) degree is designed for a student who
hour capstone course. For more information about this certificate, visit the wants professional graduate training with a management orientation in
college web page (http://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/international-programs/ agriculture, food and natural resources. It is intended to emphasize the
students/international-degrees-certificates). problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to
benefit humanity, not as a research degree.
Masters
An individual with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of
Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Development (p. 163) recognized standing, or a qualified Texas A&M University senior during
Master of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and his/her last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to
Communication (p. 172) pursue the non-thesis degree of Master of Agriculture. The candidates
Master of Education in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where necessary.
Communication (p. 169)
The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree
Peace Corps Masters International Program (PCMI) (http://
candidates may gain such capabilities by completing a professional
aglifesciences.tamu.edu/international-programs/students/international-
internship that is designed to provide meaningful, applied, practical
degrees-certificates)
experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months
Doctoral
Doctor of Education in Agricultural Education (Campus Program) The degree may be earned in select academic departments of the College
(p. 165) of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Doctor of Education in Agricultural Education (Joint Distance Program)

(http://alec.tamu.edu/academics/distance-education/joint-edd-
program)
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and
Communications (p. 176) Student's Advisory Committee (p. 163)
Certificates Credit Requirement (p. 164)
The Department offers two certificate programs which will enable Transfer of Credit (p. 164)
individuals to gain specific knowledge and skillsets: a Certificate in Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
Agriculture eLearning Development, and a Certificate in Leadership, Courses (p. 164)
Education, Theory, and Practice. The eLearning certificate may be Final Examination (p. 165)
obtained at a distance by taking online courses; the Leadership certificate
is obtained by taking on-campus courses. Students Advisory Committee
Agriculture eLearning Development Certificate (p. 182) After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
Leadership Education, Theory, and Practice Certificate (p. 182) the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
department or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable, concerning
Cost to Complete a Certificate appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students
Either certificate offered by the department may be completed as than three members of the graduate faculty representative of the
academic credit (active enrollment at Texas A&M University) or by students fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs
Continuing Education. Cost for academic credit is based on Texas of the advisory committee must be from the students department or
A&M University tuition and fees. Cost for continuing education credit is intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate, and at least one or more of the
currently $525/course. In both cases, these costs do not include expenses members must have an appointment to a department other than the
related to required software or textbooks. A certificate completed through students major department.
continuing education will not be listed on a university transcript, and many
people prefer transcritped certificate programs. The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
If an individual is not enrolled at Texas A&M University, they may complete member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
either certificate, and "transcribe" the completion on a university transcript faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may
by enrolling at Texas A&M University through Non-Degree Seeking (G6) serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty
Admission status, and then enrolling in and completing the courses for members located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but
academic credit. not chair), with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who
usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program, has
For more information about completing a transcripted certificate program
as a Non-Degree Seeking (G6) student, or a non-transcripted certificate
calling meetings at any other time considered desirable.
through Continuing Education, please contact the graduate coordinator by
email, cfulton@tamu.edu, or phone 979-862-7180.
164 Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Development
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the Transfer of Credit
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades (A
Dean. or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for
transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D,
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
in activities relating to an internship, professional paper and is registered transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit
for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing, hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from
that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
during the interim period. directly to the Office of Admissions.
The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
masse.
ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee or chair of the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses
intercollegiate faculty, if applicable, to correct deficiencies in the students would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
academic preparation. No changes can be made to the degree plan once in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of Agriculture degree. considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
Approximately 12 credit hours are to be taken outside of the students 3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent
degree option. of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree
plan:
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Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and A candidate for the Master of Agriculture degree does not qualify to
Up to 3 hours of 693 (Professional Studies). petition for an exemption from his/her final examination.
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681).

400-level). Additional Requirements
Residence (p. 165)
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least Time Limit (p. 165)
15 contact hours. Foreign Languages (p. 165)
7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used. Application for Degree (p. 165)
Residence
A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by A&M University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of
the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate Agriculture degree.
Final Examination may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
courses completed at Texas A&M which are eligible to be applied to See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
a graduate degree, and no unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur
for any course listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, Time Limit
the student must repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve
a grade of C or better. All coursework on the degree plan must have All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
been completed with the exception of those hours for which the student consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
is registered. Additionally, all English language proficiency requirements considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
A professional paper, which is a scholarly report of a problem solving not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
nature, will be prepared by each student. The professional paper must
be submitted to the students advisory committee for approval prior to the Foreign Languages
final examination. The final examination will cover all work taken on the
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Agriculture
degree plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or
degree.
as finally constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate faculty
may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor,
attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves (p. 24) section.
his or her exam. A department or interdisciplinary degree program can
Doctor of Education in
have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency within all degree Agricultural Education
programs within a department or interdisciplinary program.
The Doctor of Education (EdD) degree is a professional degree
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted designed to prepare a candidate for a position of leadership in the full
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 range of educational settings, including public and private schools and
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. An colleges, business, government, industry and the military establishment.
examination which is not completed and reported as satisfactory to the The program is designed for the practitioner; a graduate may be expected
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of to fill instructional, supervisory and administrative positions in which
the scheduled examination date will be recorded as a failure. A student educational services are to be rendered.
the masters degree and that must be within a time period that does not Although substantively different from the PhD degree in education, the
extend beyond the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are EdD degree requires equivalent admission qualifications, standards
excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the of scholarship and breadth and depth of study. Because graduates of
semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the the program are expected to demonstrate a high level of professional
student is currently enrolled. skill and educational statesmanship, only those candidates who show
a consistently high level of professional performance in their academic
studies, in their role-related studies, in their internship experience, and
166 Doctor of Education in Agricultural Education
in the completion of their records of study will be recommended for beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
the degree. The EdD degree may be earned in agricultural education, Dean.
educational administration, and curriculum and instruction. Details of the
requirements are presented below. The committee members signatures on the degree plan indicate their
Admission academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
An applicant must hold the masters degree, provide an academic be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign
record acceptable to the department, and may be required to submit en masse. The chair of the committee, who usually has immediate
scores for the Graduate Record Examination. The requirement for years supervision of the students research and dissertation or record of study,
of professional experience in an educationally related setting varies has the responsibility for calling all meetings of the committee. The duties
by program. Please see program admissions information related to of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree plan, the
this prerequisite. He/she also must complete a written instrument research proposal, the preliminary examination, the dissertation or record
which assesses the knowledge of the requirements and duties of the of study and the final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group
professional roles to which he/she aspire and demonstrates his/her ability and as individual members, is responsible for counseling the student
to write with clarity, organization and correctness. on academic matters and, in the case of academic deficiency, initiating
Degree Plan
Each students proposed degree plan will be individually designed on the
Students Advisory Committee (p. 166) basis of the students career objectives and the competencies associated
Degree Plan (p. 166) with the professional role to which the student aspires. It will contain a
Transfer of Credit (p. 166) minimum of 64 semester hours, including the following components:
1. At least 6 semester hours of proseminars stressing the foundation
concepts with which every EdD student should be familiar;
2. A set of courses selected to prepare the candidate for a specific
Record of Study (p. 168) professional role within a field of specialization;
3. One or more courses that develop basic understanding of the
Students Advisory Committee procedures and applications of research;
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling, the student 4. At least one supporting field of 12 or more semester hours or two
will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department supporting fields of 9 or more semester hours each;
(or chair of the intercollegiate faculty) concerning appointment of the chair 5. A professional internship of at least 6 semester hours related to the
of the advisory committee. The students advisory committee will consist professional role to which the student aspires;
of no fewer than four members of the graduate faculty representative of 6. A record of study involving at least 12 semester hours of credit.
the students several fields of study and research, where the chair or co-
chair must be from the students department (or intercollegiate faculty, No changes can be made to the degree plan once the students Request
if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must have an for Final Examination or Request for Final Examination Exemption is
appointment to a department other than the students major department. approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
The outside member for a student in an interdisciplinary degree program
must be from a department different from the chair of the students The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate and
committee. Professional Studies prior to the deadline imposed by the
students college, and no later than 90 days prior to the preliminary
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the examination.
A&M University campuses may serve as chair of a students advisory Transfer of Credit
advisory committee and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the These courses must not have been used previously for another degree.
University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants Except for officially approved joint degree programs with other Texas A&M
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for University System institutions, credit for theses or dissertation research
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for internship coursework in
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University any form is not transferable. Courses taken in residence at an accredited
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department U.S. institution or approved international institution with a final grade of B
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the or greater will be considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty were completed, the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Credit
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role for coursework taken by extension is not transferable coursework in
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one which no formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions grades (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not
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accepted for transfer credit. Credit for coursework submitted for transfer An approved degree plan was on file with the Office of Graduate
from any college or university must be shown in semester credit hours, or and Professional Studies at least 90 days prior to the first written
equated to semester credit hours. examination.
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the Students degree plan GPR is at least 3.000.
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar All English language proficiency requirements have been satisfied.
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward All committee members have scheduled or waived the written portion
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional and agreed to attend the oral portion of the examination or have found
Studies. a substitute. Only one substitution is allowed and it cannot be for the
committee chair.
(except 681, 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99 and 692). The head of
Admissions.
the students department (or Chair of the Intercollegiate Faculty, if
Examinations
The students major department and his or her advisory committee may
require qualifying, cumulative or other types of examinations at any time
deemed desirable. These examinations are entirely at the discretion of the
department and the students advisory committee. Once all requirements are met, departments or intercollegiate faculty may
684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99 and 692 courses). The student is strongly offered prior to the date scheduled for the preliminary examination. In the
applies.
168 Doctor of Education in Agricultural Education
The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of committee, and all concerned have had adequate time to review the
the Preliminary Examination to the Office of Graduate and Professional document. Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements
Studies, using the Report of Doctoral Preliminary Examination form must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. Whereas the
and the Preliminary Examination checklist. Both forms must have the final examination may cover the broad field of the candidates training,
appropriate signatures. These forms should be submitted to the Office it is presumed that the major portion of the time will be devoted to the
of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the dissertation and closely allied topics. Persons other than members of
scheduled preliminary examination. the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the
The Report of the Preliminary Examination form must be submitted with for an advanced degree. A positive vote by all members of the graduate
original signatures of the approved committee members. If an approved committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on
committee member substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature his or her exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided
must also be included on the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and there is consistency within all degree programs within a department. Upon
Professional Studies. The original signature of the department head is also completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse
required on the form. themselves from the proceedings.
After passing the required oral and written preliminary examinations for The advisory committee will submit its recommendations on the
the doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination appropriate Report of the Final Examination for Doctoral Candidates form
for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies regarding acceptability
required to repeat the preliminary examination. Upon approval of the of the candidate for the doctoral degree. A student must be registered
students advisory committee, with no more than one member dissenting, in the University in the semester or summer term in which the final
and approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, a examination is taken.
re-examination. Adequate time must be given to permit the student to The Report of the Final Examination Form must be submitted with original
address the inadequacies emerging from the first examination (normally signatures of only the committee members approved by the Office of
six months). The student and the advisory committee should jointly Graduate and Professional Studies. If an approved committee member
negotiate a mutually acceptable date for this purpose. substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature must be included on
of one semester credit hour in the semester or summer term in which Record of Study
The EdD student will produce a major research document called a record
Final Examination/Dissertation Defense of study. The research project may involve such topics as
The candidate for the doctoral degree must pass a final examination by 1. a field study on a problem of major proportions in time or extent;
2. a curriculum development project validated through pilot and field
testing; or
3. action research on a curricular, instructional, supervisory or
administrative problem based on empirical data.
admitted to candidacy. No unabsolved grades of D, F, or U for The EdD student must have primary responsibility for the design and
any course can be listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient development of the research, and the record of study must be the sole and
grade, a student must repeat the course and achieve a grade of C or original work of the candidate.
degree plan with the exception of 691, 5V98, or 5V99 (research) or Whatever the nature of the research project undertaken by the candidate,
692 (Professional Study) hours. The student must be registered for all he or she will be required to prepare a record of study that explains
remaining hours; no hours remain to be taken on the degree plan. The and supports the activities undertaken in the project and supports
preliminary examination results must have been submitted to the Office its conclusions with adequate investigations, empirical data and a
of Graduate and Professional Studies 14 weeks prior to the date of the comprehensive bibliography. Procedures used in the students research
defense. The research proposal must have been submitted to the Office will be described in sufficient detail for educators in other locations to apply
of Graduate and Professional Studies 25 working days prior to the date or extend the procedures. All records of study should be characterized by
of the final examination/defense. Any changes to the degree plan must accuracy of observation and measurements, thoroughness of analysis and
be approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior to synthesis, and accuracy and completeness of presentation.
the final examination must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Guidelines for the preparation of the record of study are available in the
Professional Studies a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the Thesis Manual which is available online at http://ogaps.tamu.edu. After
scheduled date. Examination/Defense results must be submitted to the successful defense and approval by the students advisory committee and
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the head of the students major department, a student must submit his/her
the scheduled examination/defense date. The Office of Graduate and record of study in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must
Professional Studies must be notified in writing of any cancellations. be uploaded to the website http://ogaps.tamu.edu. Additionally, a signed
approval form must be brought or mailed to the Office of Graduate and
The students advisory committee will conduct this examination. The Professional Studies. Both the PDF file and the signed approval form are
final examination is not to be administered until the record of study required by the deadline.
is available in substantially final form to the students advisory
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Deadline dates for submitting are announced each semester or summer elementary school principal), but only for completing an entirely new
term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar (see work experience. The internship may be on a paid or unpaid basis, must
Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed via the website be undertaken after the student has a degree plan on file, and must be
http://ogaps.tamu.edu. supported by prior or concurrent coursework (usually toward the end of the
degree program). Prior to its beginning, the internship must be approved in
Before a student can be cleared by Thesis and Dissertation Services, writing as to details by all members of the students doctoral committee. At
a processing fee must be paid through Student Business Services. This the conclusion of the internship, a formal written summary of its nature and
processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After results must be approved by the students advisory committee.
through the Texas A&M Libraries. Application for Degree
A record of study that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
Graduate and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections (p. 24) section.
will be returned to the students department head. The manuscript
must be resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process
must begin anew. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the
Master of Education in
resubmittal process to graduate. Agricultural Leadership,
Additional Requirements Education, and Communication
Additional Requirements A graduate student majoring in agricultural leadership, education
and communication; bilingual education; educational administration;
Residence (p. 169) educational curriculum and instruction; educational psychology;
Continuous Registration (p. 169) educational technology; or special education may become a candidate for
Internship or Practicum (p. 169) the degree of Master of Education (MEd). This is a non-thesis degree
which requires a minimum of 36 hours of coursework and a satisfactory
comprehensive final examination.
Residence
The residence requirement for the EdD degree is 30 semester credit
hours in resident study at Texas A&M University. Of these 30 semester Program Requirements
hours, at least 18 must be taken as a full-time student. The residence
requirement must be fulfilled within five consecutive calendar years. This
requirement may be satisfied by a student who presents any combination Degree Plan (p. 170)
of full-time study during summer sessions of at least five weeks duration Credit Requirement (p. 170)
and/or work as a full-time student during regular sessions which totals Transfer of Credit (p. 170)
in the aggregate at least 18 semester hours, accomplished within a five- Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
year period beginning with the first course proposed to apply to this Courses (p. 170)
requirement.
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full Students Advisory Committee
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along the student will consult with the head of the department concerning
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students
Professional Studies. advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer than
three members of the graduate faculty representative of the students
Continuous Registration fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs of the
A student in a program leading to the EdD who has completed all advisory committee must be from the students department, and at least
coursework on his/her degree plan other than 692 (Professional Study) one or more of the members must be from a department other than
is required to be in continuous registration until all requirements for the the students major department.
degree have been completed. See Continuous Registration Requirements
(p. 25).
Internship or Practicum faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may
Each EdD degree candidate will complete a university-directed internship serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty
in a professional employment setting with a minimum duration of 300 clock members located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but
hours accrued at the rate of 1040 hours per week. The internship will not chair), with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who
require of the student full participation and responsibility in experiences usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program,
directly related to the students career specialization. Credit for the has the responsibility for calling meetings at any other time considered
internship will not be given for a continuation of regular employment desirable.
activities (e.g., continuing to serve as a junior college teacher or as an
170 Master of Education in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
Dean. transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved directly to the Office of Admissions.
in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper and
is registered for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
request, in writing, that the department head appoint an alternate advisory for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
committee chair during the interim period. conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
degree plan, any professional study or project, and the final examination. Studies.
In addition, the committee, as a group and as individual members, is
responsible for counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of computing the GPR.
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire Extension and Certain Other Courses
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
masse. following limitations.
Degree Plan 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
to the deadline imposed by the students college, and no later than international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
90 days prior to the date of the final oral examination. considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be degree plan credit.
or Request for Exemption from the Final Examination is approved by the
3. Any combination of 684, 685 or 690 may not exceed 25 percent of the
Credit Requirement
total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree plan:
A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved courses is required A maximum of 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or
for the Master of Education degree. A maximum of 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and
Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research).
Transfer of Credit
400-level).
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6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar. See the Office of Graduate
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day and Professional Studies website http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
15 contact hours. Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the
8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. and Professional Studies.

and Professional Studies. Additional Requirements
Final Examination Residence (p. 171)
Time Limit (p. 171)
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Foreign Languages (p. 171)
Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Internship or Practicum (p. 171)
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to Application for Degree (p. 171)
take the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for
courses on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas Residence
A&M which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and no
A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M
unabsolved grades of D, F, or U can occur for any course listed on
University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Education
the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must repeat
degree.
the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or better.
All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed with the Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
exception of those hours for which the student is registered. Additionally, may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
all English language proficiency requirements must be satisfied prior to time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
scheduling the examination. student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
The final examination covers all work taken on the degree plan and
at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both. The
examination is conducted by the students advisory committee as finally See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate faculty may,
with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor, attend Time Limit
final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the
questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
consistency within all degree programs within a department. calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
The candidate is not eligible to petition for an exemption from the final
examination, except for a student in the Department of Educational Foreign Languages
Psychology. A request to hold and announce the final examination
must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Education
a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the scheduled date for degree.
the examination. Examinations which are not completed and reported
as satisfactory to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within Internship or Practicum
10 working days of the scheduled examination date will be recorded A student who undertakes a professional internship in partial fulfillment of
as failures. A student may be given only one opportunity to repeat the masters degree requirements after completing all course requirements for
final examination for the masters degree and that must be within a time the masters degree must return to the campus for the final examination.
period that does not extend beyond the end of the next regular semester The final examination is not to be administered until all other requirements
(summer terms are excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the for the degree, including any internship, have been substantially
mid point of the semester if questions on the exam are based on courses completed.
in which the student is currently enrolled.
A Master of Education student in the Department of Educational

Psychology or a student majoring in Curriculum and Instruction is eligible For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
to petition for an exemption from the final examination with departmental (p. 24) section.
and committee approval. The petition should be submitted to the Office
of Graduate and Professional Studies by the deadline announced for
the students final semester (or semester of graduation) in the Office of
172 Master of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication
Master of Science in Agricultural 7 Submit request

to schedule final
When: Must be
received by OGAPS at
Leadership, Education, and examination. least 10 working days
Communication OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new Approved by: Advisory
understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to committee, department
pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. head or chair of the
Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree and OGAPS.
Requirements 8 Successfully complete When: The Report of
Form should be
1 Meet with departmental When: Before first submitted to OGAPS
graduate advisor to plan semester registration. within 10 days following
course of study for first Approved by: the exam.
semester. Graduate advisor Approved by: Advisory
or chair of the committee and OGAPS.
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the one approved final calendar for deadlines.
committee. deadline imposed by copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory
1
Submit a degree plan. the student's college single PDF file (http:// committee, department
and no later than 90 ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the
days prior to final oral or and submit signed intercollegiate faculty
thesis defense. approval form to the and OGAPS.
Approved by: Advisory Office of Graduate and
committee, department Professional Studies.
and Professional
Studies (OGAPS). 1
3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20 the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
submit thesis proposal working days prior to 2
portal.
intercollegiate faculty Student's Advisory Committee (p. 172)
2
4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the Credit Requirements (p. 173)
graduation fee. first week of the final Transfer of Credit (p. 173)
semester, see OGAPS
calendar.
Courses (p. 173)
Final Examination/Thesis Defense (p. 174)
all ELP requirements Non-Thesis Option (p. 175)
(if applicable) and
coursework are Students Advisory Committee
complete.
semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
173
Dean.
masse.
174 Master of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication
used.
15 contact hours.
175
program.

176 Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication
Doctor of Philosophy in 4 Complete the

preliminary
When: See steps
for completing
Agricultural Leadership, examination. the preliminary
examination. The
Education, and Communication preliminary examination
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed submitted to OGAPS 14
to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or weeks prior to the date
her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis of the defense.
for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter Approved by: Advisory
of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent committee, department
research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to head or chair of the
express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages. intercollegiate faculty,
The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, and OGAPS.
For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM dissertation or record working days prior to
or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the of study to the Office the submission of the
degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has of Graduate and Request for the Final
completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S. Professional Studies. Examination.
DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree Approved by: Advisory
plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. committee, department
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
Requirements
Step Instruction Details requirement. submitting request
1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first to schedule final oral
intercollegiate graduate semester registration. examination.
advisor to plan course Approved by: Approved by: OGAPS
of study for first Graduate advisor. 7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the
semester. graduate fee. first week of the final
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the semester; see OGAPS
committee. deadline imposed by calendar for deadlines.
Submit a degree plan. the student's college 8 Submit request for When: Must be
or intercollegiate permission to hold and received by OGAPS at
programs, and no announce final oral least 10 working days
later than 90 days examination. before requested exam
prior to preliminary date. See OGAPS
examination. calendar for deadlines.
Approved by: Advisory Approved by: Advisory
committee, department committee, department
head or intercollegiate head or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and faculty chair, and
Office of Graduate and OGAPS.
Professional Studies 9 Successfully complete When: The Report of
(OGAPS). final examination. the Final Examination
3 Complete English When: Before Form should be
Language Proficiency preliminary submitted to OGAPS
requirements (if examination. within 10 days following
applicable), and the exam.
coursework detailed on Approved by: Advisory
degree plan. committee and OGAPS
177
Degree Plan
examination.
Studies.
Transfer of Credit cumulative or other types of examinations at any time deemed desirable.
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
179
(or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) has the authority to and approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, a
approve a waiver of this criterion. student who has failed the preliminary examination may be given one
Once all requirements are met, departments or intercollegiate faculty may address the inadequacies emerging from the first examination (normally
announce the schedule of the written and oral parts of the examination. six months). The student and the advisory committee should jointly
or intercollegiate faculty examination is used as part of the written A student must be registered at Texas A&M University for a minimum
portion of the preliminary examination, it must be the last examination of one semester credit hour in the semester or summer term in which
offered prior to the date scheduled for the preliminary examination. In the they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination.
committee are to be included. Steps for Completing the Preliminary Examination
Through the preliminary examination, the students advisory committee Step Instruction Details
should satisfy itself that the student has demonstrated the following 1 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
qualifications: committee. deadline set by the
1. a mastery of the subject matter of all fields in the program; no later than 90 days
2. an adequate knowledge of the literature in these fields and an ability to prior to preliminary
carry out bibliographical research. examination.
In case a student is required to take, as a part of the written portion of a committee, department
preliminary examination, an examination administered by a department or or intercollegiate
intercollegiate faculty, the department or intercollegiate faculty must: faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
date. 2 Complete English When: Before
applicable), and
degree plan.
The chair of the students advisory committee is responsible for making all review eligibility before the proposed
written examinations available to the members of the advisory committee requirements for the date of the preliminary
at or before the oral portion of the preliminary examination. A positive vote preliminary exam examination. Checklist
by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissention is using the "Preliminary must be signed by chair
required to pass a student on his or her preliminary exam. A department Examination Checklist". and department head,
or intercollegiate faculty can have a stricter requirement provided there or intercollegiate faculty
is consistency within all degree programs within a department or an chair.
interdisciplinary degree program. 4 Student checks the When: Several weeks
The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of members. date of the preliminary
the Preliminary Examination to the Office of Graduate and Professional examination.
The Report of the Preliminary Examination form must be submitted with Approved by: Advisory
original signatures of the approved committee members. If an approved committee, department
committee member substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature head or intercollegiate
must also be included on the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and faculty chair, and
Professional Studies. The original signature of the department head is also OGAPS.
required on the form. 6 When exam date Approved by:
After passing the required oral and written preliminary examinations for department may department head or
the doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination announce the schedule. intercollegiate faculty
for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be chair.
7 Chair submits When: Within 10 The advisory committee will submit its recommendations on the
the Report of working days of the appropriate Report of the Final Examination for Doctoral Candidates form
the Preliminary date of the scheduled to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies regarding acceptability
Examination and oral examination and of the candidate for the doctoral degree. A student must be registered
the Preliminary no later than 14 weeks in the University in the semester or summer term in which the final
Examination Checklist prior to the final defense examination is taken.
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
necessary to rectify any
Dissertation
deficiencies. The ability to perform independent research must be demonstrated by
merit, it must also exhibit creditable literary workmanship. The format
of the dissertation must be acceptable to the Office of Graduate and
Professional Studies. Guidelines for the preparation of the dissertation
ogaps.tamu.edu.
and degree plan GPAs are 3.000 or better and he or she has been After successful defense and approval by the students advisory
admitted to candidacy. No unabsolved grades of D, F, or U for committee and the head of the students major department (or chair of
any course can be listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable), a student must submit his/her
grade, a student must repeat the course and achieve a grade of C or dissertation in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must
better. A student must have completed all coursework on his or her be uploaded to the website, http://ogaps.tamu.edu. Additionally, a signed
degree plan with the exception of 691, 5V98, or 5V99 (research), 692 paper approval form with original signatures must be received by the
(Professional Study), or 791 hours. The student must be registered for all Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Both the PDF file and the
remaining hours; no hours remain to be taken on the degree plan. The signed approval form are required by the deadline.
of Graduate and Professional Studies 14 weeks prior to the date of the Deadline dates for submitting are announced each semester or summer
defense. The research proposal must have been submitted to the Office term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar (see
of Graduate and Professional Studies 25 working days prior to the date Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed via the website
of the final examination/defense. Any changes to the degree plan must http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
A dissertation that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate
of the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the Residence (p. 181)
chair of the advisory committee, be invited to attend a final examination Time Limit (p. 181)
completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degree (p. 181)
181
Application for Degree (p. 182) Admission to Candidacy

Residence To be admitted to candidacy for a doctoral degree, a student must have:
A student who enters the doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate 1. completed all formal coursework on the degree plan with the exception
degree must spend one academic year plus one semester in resident of any remaining 681, 684, 690 and 691, 5V98 and 5V99, or 791.
study at Texas A&M University. A student who holds masters degree 2. a 3.0 Graduate GPA and a Degree Plan GPA of at least 3.0 with no
when he/she enters doctoral degree program must spend one academic grade lower than C in any course on the degree plan,
year in resident study. One academic year may include two adjacent 3. passed the preliminary examination (written and oral portions),
the one year. Enrollment for each semester must be a minimum of 9 credit 5. met the residence requirements. The final examination will not be
hours each to satisfy the residence requirement. authorized for any doctoral student who has not been admitted to
candidacy.
To satisfy the residence requirement, the student must complete a
minimum of 9 credit hours per semester or 10-week summer semester in Languages
resident study at Texas A&M University for the required period. A student
who enters a doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate degree may
fulfill residence requirements in excess of one academic year (18 credit
than-full course load (in this context a full course load is considered 9
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees
employment at the time he/she submits the degree plan. See Registration.
(p. 25)
Time Limit
After passing the required preliminary oral and written examinations for a GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of
doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination within competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester.
four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be required to repeat the Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated
preliminary examination. 100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible.
A final corrected version of the dissertation or record of study in electronic For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall,
format as a single PDF file must be cleared by the Office of Graduate and spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters
Professional Studies no later than one year after the final examination or as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized
within the 10-year time limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled
result in the degree not being awarded. for a doctoral level course is counted.
completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 691, 5V98 Biomedical Sciences
or 5V99 (research) are required to be in continuous registration until Biochemistry
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous Microbiology
Registration Requirements (p. 25). Genetics
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
182 Agriculture eLearning Development - Certificate
Veterinary Pathology Program Requirements

Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology This emphasis area consists of 14 semester hours. Inquiries should be
Medical Sciences addressed to the departments graduate coordinator.
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences ALEC 606 Foundations of Leadership Theory 3
Epidemiology and Environmental Health ALEC 609 Learning Organizations 3
Oral Biology ALEC 616 Facilitation of Leadership Programs 3
or ALEC 625 or Program Evaluation and Organizational
Accountability
ALEC 685 Directed Studies 2
ALEC 607 Youth Leadership Programs
(p. 24) section.
ALEC 608 Leadership of Volunteers
Agriculture eLearning ALEC 617 Leadership in Organizational Culture and Ethics

Development - Certificate
The Agriculture eLearning Development Certificate is an innovative
Department of Animal Science
program offered by the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education,
http://animalscience.tamu.edu/
and Communications. This program prepares students across the
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with the unique knowledge Head: H. R. Cross
and skills required to develop sophisticated eLearning courses and
training programs for their Ag disciplines. Students will gain a substantive Advanced study in animal science offers preparation for a future in
foundation of learning theory, adult education, instructional design, and teaching, research, extension, livestock and dairy production, and in
computer programming from an eLearning perspective. Students are industries involving food technology, livestock products and livestock
required to complete five online courses (14 credit hours) to earn the management. Majors offered are:
certificate.
Animal breeding: MS and PhD
For more information about the eLearning Certificate, contact Dr. Robert
Strong, r-strong@tamu.edu, or call 979-845-1139. Animal science: MS, MAgr and PhD
Equine industry management: MEIM

Inquiries should be addressed to the departments graduate coordinator Food science and technology: MS, MAgr and PhD
(p. 161).
Genetics: MS and PhD
ALEC 610 Principles of Adult Education 3 Nutrition: MS and PhD
ALEC 611 Advanced Methods in Distance Education 3
ALEC 612 Advanced Instructional Design for Online Learning 3 Physiology of reproduction: MS and PhD
ALEC 613 Techniques in eLearning Development and 3 The animal science subject matter fields are strongly supported by
Delivery coursework in agricultural economics, biochemistry, biophysics, biology,
ALEC 685 Directed Studies 2 genetics, statistics, and in veterinary anatomy, microbiology, parasitology,
Total Semester Credit Hours 14 pathology, physiology, pharmacology and public health.
Laboratories available for graduate research include cytogenetics,

Leadership Education, Theory, genomics, food technology, meat science, nutrition, molecular biology
and Practice - Certificate and reproductive physiology. The Robert Justus Kleberg, Jr. Animal and
Food Science Center provides 39 laboratories for research and graduate
training. Special equipment available in these laboratories or in readily
Certificate in Leadership Education, Theory, and Practice is an innovative
accessible facilities, such as at the Computing Services Center, offer a
program offered by the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education,
wide array of opportunities for study and research.
and Communications. This program prepares students with the unique
knowledge and skills required to apply leadership theory and put into Dairy, beef, horse and swine herds and sheep and goat flocks at the
practice these theories at any level in an organization. Students will main station or at research centers afford opportunities to study various
gain a substantive foundation of leadership theory, with the instructional problems in physiology, breeding, management, nutrition and production.
focus on leadership situations and how to apply leadership theories to all The Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center, equipped to
professional organizations, including professional and civic. fabricate and process all meat foods on a semishy;commercial scale, is
available for research problems. Texas A&M AgriLife Research projects
For more information to obtain the Leadership Education Certificate,
in all subject matter fields offer opportunities for graduate students to
please contact Dr. Lori Moore at llmoore@tamu.edu, or call 979-845-1295.
participate in current research activities.
183
Support areas such as biochemistry and biophysics, economics, genetics Gill, Jason, Assistant Professor
and statistics may be readily arranged. Food science and technology and Animal Science
nutrition courses are jointly listed. PhD, University of Guelph, 2006
There is no specific foreign language requirement for the Doctor of Griffin, Davey, Professor & Extension Specialist
Philosophy degree. A students advisory committee may require a foreign Animal Science
language or additional coursework in an unrelated area in lieu of a foreign PHD, Texas A&M University, 1989
language.
Heird, James, Executive Professor
Faculty Animal Science
Arnold, Ashley, Research Assistant Professor
Animal Science Herring, Andy, Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2013 Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1994
Bazer, Fuller, Distinguished Professor
Animal Science Ing, Nancy, Associate Professor
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1969 Animal Science
PHD, University of Florida, 1988
Carpenter, Bruce, Professor & Extension Specialist
Animal Science Kerth, Christopher, Associate Professor
Carstens, Gordon, Professor
Animal Science Machen, Richard, Professor & Extension Specialist
PHD, Colorado State University, 1998 Animal Science
Castillo, Alejandro, Associate Professor
Animal Science Mies, William, Visiting Professor
PHD, University of Missouri, 1971
Cleere, Jason, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
Animal Science Miller, Rhonda, Professor
PHD, Texas Tech University, 2002 Animal Science
PHD, Colorado State University, 1983
Cross, H. Russell, Professor
Animal Science Osburn, Wesley, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Nebraska--Lincoln, 1996
Daigle, Courtney, Assistant Professor
Animal Science Paschal, Joseph, Professor & Extension Specialist
PHD, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 2013 Animal Science
Dunlap, Kathrin, Assistant Professor
Animal Science Paulk, Chad, Assistant Professor
PHD, Kansas State University, 2014
Forrest, David, Professor
Animal Science Ramsey, W, Professor
PHD, University of Wyoming, 1979 Animal Science
PHD, New Mexico State University, 1996
Garcia, Leslie, Instructional Assistant Professor
Animal Science Riggs, Penny, Associate Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, College Station, 2015 Animal Science
Gehring, Kerri, Associate Professor
Animal Science Riley, David, Associate Professor
Gill, Clare, Professor
Animal Science Sanders, James, Professor
PHD, University of Adelaide, Austrailia, 2000 Animal Science
184 Master of Science in Animal Breeding
Satterfield, Michael, Associate Professor Doctoral

Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008 Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Breeding (p. 188)
Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science (p. 201)
Savell, Jeffrey, Professor
Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology of Reproduction (p. 213)
Animal Science
Certificates
Sawyer, Jason, Associate Professor Food Safety Certificate (p. 219)
Animal Science
Meat Science Certificate (p. 219)
Sigler, Dennis, Professor & Extension Specialist Master of Science in Animal

Animal Science
Breeding
Skaggs, Chris, Professor The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
Animal Science understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
PHD, Iowa State University, 1992 pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
Smith, Gary, Visiting Professor Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree

Animal Science
Requirements
Smith, Stephen, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of California, Davis, 1980
Taylor, Thomas, Associate Professor semester. Graduate advisor
Animal Science or chair of the
PHD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2006 intercollegiate faculty.
Tedeschi, Luis, Professor committee. deadline imposed by
Animal Science 1
PHD, Cornell University, 2001 and no later than 90
Tomaszewski, Michael, Visiting Professor
thesis defense.
Animal Science
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1972
Vogelsang, Martha, Senior Lecturer head or chair of the
Animal Science intercollegiate faculty,
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1986 and Office of Graduate
and Professional
Welsh, Thomas, Professor Studies (OGAPS).
Animal Science 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1980 submit thesis proposal working days prior to
Wickersham, Tryon, Associate Professor
Animal Science
Wu, Guoyao, Distinguished Professor committee, department
Animal Science head or chair of the
PHD, University of Alberta, Canada, 1989 intercollegiate faculty
and OGAPS.
Masters 4
2
Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
Master of Agriculture in Animal Science (p. 194)
semester, see OGAPS
Master of Equine Industry Management in Equine Industry calendar.
Management (p. 207)
Master of Science in Animal Breeding (p. 184)
Master of Science in Animal Science (p. 197)
Master of Science in Physiology of Reproduction (p. 209)
185

(if applicable) and
and OGAPS.
Dean.
1
2
Courses (p. 186)
186 Master of Science in Animal Breeding
masse.
A student submitting a proposed degree plan for a Master of Science hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
degree should designate on the official degree plan the appropriate Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
program option. in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
degree plan credit.
Ordinarily the student will devote the major portion of his or her time to Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691
work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting (research), 684 (Professional Internship) or SOPH 680 may be
fields of interest. used.
Not more than 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) may be used.
Transfer of Credit
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at Not more than 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be
student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
limitations stated in the following section apply. Coursework in which no 15 contact hours.
formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades 7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit and Professional Studies.
the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent Thesis Option
187
program.
Thesis Proposal
the thesis.
required.
188 Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Breeding
(p. 24) section.
Additional Requirements Doctor of Philosophy in Animal

Breeding
Residence (p. 188) Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed
Time Limit (p. 188)
Foreign Languages (p. 188) of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent
Application for Degree (p. 188) research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree Requirements
A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who Submit a degree plan. the student's college
has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98, or intercollegiate
5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until programs, and no
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous later than 90 days
Registration Requirements (p. 25). prior to preliminary
examination.
Time Limit
applicable), and
degree plan.
being awarded.
189
of Graduate and Request for the Final Program Requirements
committee, department Student's Advisory Committee (p. 189)
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
requirement. submitting request Examinations (p. 190)
to schedule final oral Preliminary Examination (p. 190)
examination. Final Examination/Dissertation Defense (p. 192)
Approved by: OGAPS Dissertation (p. 193)
graduate fee. first week of the final Students Advisory Committee
semester; see OGAPS
calendar for deadlines. After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling, the student
date. See OGAPS
faculty chair, and
students committee.
OGAPS.
9 Successfully complete When: The Report of The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
final examination. the Final Examination advisory committee. Only graduate faculty members located on Texas
Form should be A&M University campuses may serve as chair of a students advisory
submitted to OGAPS committee. Other Texas A&M University graduate faculty members
within 10 days following located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not chair),
the exam. with a member as the chair.
committee and OGAPS If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the Courses for which transfer credits are sought must have been completed
Dean. with a grade of B or greater and must be approved by the students
The committee members signatures on the degree plan indicate their These courses must not have been used previously for another degree.
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire Except for officially approved cooperative doctoral programs, credit for
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions thesis or dissertation research or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may for internship coursework in any form is not transferable. Courses taken
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international
en masse. The chair of the committee, who usually has immediate institution with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for transfer
supervision of the students research and dissertation or record of study, credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the courses would be
has the responsibility for calling all meetings of the committee. The duties accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking
of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree plan, the status at the host institution. Credit for coursework taken by extension
research proposal, the preliminary examination, the dissertation or record is not transferable. Coursework in which no formal grades are given
of study and the final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group or in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for
and as individual members, is responsible for counseling the student example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Credit
on academic matters, and, in the case of academic deficiency, initiating for coursework submitted for transfer from any college or university must
recommendations to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. be shown in semester credit hours, or equated to semester credit hours.
Degree Plan Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
The students advisory committee will evaluate the students previous conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
education and degree objectives. The committee, in consultation with at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
the student, will develop a proposed degree plan and outline a research the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
problem which, when completed, as indicated by the dissertation (or Studies.
Doctor of Engineering), will constitute the basic requirements for the Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included
degree. The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate in computing the GPR. An official transcript from the university at
and Professional Studies prior to the deadline imposed by the which transfer courses are taken must be sent directly to the Office of
students college and no later than 90 days prior to the preliminary Admissions.
examination.
Research Proposal
Document Processing Submission System located on the website http:// The general field of research to be used for the dissertation should be
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. A minimum of 64 hours is required on the degree plan agreed on by the student and the advisory committee at their first meeting,
for the Doctor of Philosophy for a student who has completed a masters as a basis for selecting the proper courses to support the proposed
degree. A student who has completed a DDS/DMD, DVM or a MD at a research.
Additional coursework may be added by petition to the approved degree Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior to the submission of
plan by the students advisory committee if it is deemed necessary to the Request for the Final Examination.
Studies.
Approval to enroll in any professional course (900-level) should be at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance
obtained from the head of the department (or Chair of the intercollegiate responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the website
faculty, if applicable) in which the course will be offered before including http://rcb.tamu.edu.
Examinations
any course of fewer than three weeks duration. Preliminary Examination
191
cumulative or other types of examinations at any time deemed desirable. (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) has the authority to
These examinations are entirely at the discretion of the department and approve a waiver of this criterion.
The preliminary examination is required. The preliminary examination announce the schedule of the written and oral parts of the examination.
student is within 6 credit hours of completion of the formal coursework Credit for the preliminary examination is not transferable. If a departmental
on the degree plan (i.e., all coursework on the degree plan except 681, or intercollegiate faculty examination is used as part of the written
684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692 and 791 courses). The student is strongly portion of the preliminary examination, it must be the last examination
encouraged to complete the Preliminary Examination no later than the offered prior to the date scheduled for the preliminary examination. In the
end of the semester following the completion of the formal coursework on schedule of the written portion, all members of the students advisory
the degree plan. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies must committee are to be included.
qualifications:
the examination. Two or more members of the advisory committee may In case a student is required to take, as a part of the written portion of a
give a joint written examination. One or more members may require a preliminary examination, an examination administered by a department or
student to take a departmental or intercollegiate faculty examination to intercollegiate faculty, the department or intercollegiate faculty must:
must be completed and reported as satisfactory to the chair of the 1. offer the examination at least once every six months. The
advisory committee before the oral portion of the examination may be departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should
held. In case any written examination is reported unsatisfactory, the entire be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination
advisory committee must agree (1) to proceed with the oral portion of the date.
preliminary examination, or (2) to adopt another course of action regarding 2. assume the responsibility for marking the examination satisfactory or
the unsatisfactory written examination. unsatisfactory, or otherwise graded, and in the case of unsatisfactory,
examination.
(except 681, 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99, 692, and 791). The head Professional Studies. The original signature of the department head is also
of the students department (or Chair of the Intercollegiate Faculty, if required on the form.
to OGAPS. date.
examination.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
applicable), and
degree plan.
4 Student checks the When: Several weeks Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of
availability of committee before the proposed the scheduled examination/defense date. The Office of Graduate and
members. date of the preliminary Professional Studies must be notified in writing of any cancellations.
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
chair.
193
The advisory committee will submit its recommendations on the Application for Degree (p. 194)
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies regarding acceptability Residence
The Report of the Final Examination Form must be submitted with original when he/she enters doctoral degree program must spend one academic
signatures of only the committee members approved by the Office of year in resident study. One academic year may include two adjacent
Graduate and Professional Studies. If an approved committee member regular semesters or one regular semester and one adjacent 10-week
substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature must be included on summer semester. The third semester is not required to be adjacent to
the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. the one year. Enrollment for each semester must be a minimum of 9 credit
The ability to perform independent research must be demonstrated by minimum of 9 credit hours per semester or 10-week summer semester in
the dissertation, which must be the original work of the candidate. resident study at Texas A&M University for the required period. A student
Whereas acceptance of the dissertation is based primarily on its scholarly who enters a doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate degree may
merit, it must also exhibit creditable literary workmanship. The format fulfill residence requirements in excess of one academic year (18 credit
of the dissertation must be acceptable to the Office of Graduate and hours) by registration during summer sessions or by completion of a less-
Professional Studies. Guidelines for the preparation of the dissertation than-full course load (in this context a full course load is considered 9
are available in the Thesis Manual, which is available online at http:// credit hours per semester).
ogaps.tamu.edu.
After successful defense and approval by the students advisory may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
committee and the head of the students major department (or chair of time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable), a student must submit his/her student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
dissertation in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
be uploaded to the website, http://ogaps.tamu.edu. Additionally, a signed Professional Studies. An employee should submit verification of his/her
paper approval form with original signatures must be received by the employment at the time he/she submits the degree plan. See Registration.
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Both the PDF file and the (p. 25)
signed approval form are required by the deadline.
term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar (see Time Limit
Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-time granted. A course will be considered valid until 10 years after the end of
thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services. the semester in which it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework more
This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After than ten calendar years old at the time of the final oral examination may
commencement, dissertations are digitally stored and made available not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
A dissertation that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination within
and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be required to repeat the
be returned to the students department head or chair of the preliminary examination.
graduate.
Residence (p. 193) A student in a program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy who has
Time Limit (p. 193)
Continuous Registration (p. 193) all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous
Admission to Candidacy (p. 194) Registration Requirements (p. 25).
Languages (p. 194)
194 Master of Agriculture in Animal Science

Clinical Psychology
To be admitted to candidacy for a doctoral degree, a student must have: Counseling Psychology
Medical Sciences
of any remaining 681, 684, 690 and 691, 5V98 and 5V99, or 791.
2. a 3.0 Graduate GPA and a Degree Plan GPA of at least 3.0 with no Epidemiology and Environmental Health
grade lower than C in any course on the degree plan, Oral Biology
candidacy. For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
(p. 24) section.
Languages
A student is required to possess a competent command of English. For Master of Agriculture in Animal
Science
Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and The Master of Agriculture (MAgr) degree is designed for a student who
monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction. wants professional graduate training with a management orientation in
agriculture, food and natural resources. It is intended to emphasize the
99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state benefit humanity, not as a research degree.
recognized standing, or a qualified Texas A&M University senior during
his/her last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to
advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where necessary.
A doctoral student at Texas A&M has seven years to complete his/her experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, depending upon departmental requirements.
The degree may be earned in select academic departments of the College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of Program Requirements
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated Student's Advisory Committee (p. 194)
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. Degree Plan (p. 195)
Credit Requirement (p. 195)
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters Transfer of Credit (p. 195)
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled Courses (p. 195)
for a doctoral level course is counted. Final Examination (p. 196)
The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Students Advisory Committee
Degrees:
Biomedical Sciences the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
Biochemistry department or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable, concerning
Microbiology appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students
Genetics advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer
Toxicology than three members of the graduate faculty representative of the
Nutrition Sciences students fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs
Community Clinical Psychology of the advisory committee must be from the students department or
School Psychology intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate, and at least one or more of the
195
members must have an appointment to a department other than the Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
students major department. petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee or chair of
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the academic preparation. No changes can be made to the degree plan once
advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee the students Request for Final Examination is approved by the Office of
member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate Graduate and Professional Studies.
serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty Credit Requirement
not chair), with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of Agriculture degree.
usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program, has Approximately 12 credit hours are to be taken outside of the students
the responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee, and for degree option.
Transfer of Credit
University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades (A
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for
Dean. transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D,
F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit
in activities relating to an internship, professional paper and is registered hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from
for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing, the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair directly to the Office of Admissions.
The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of Graduate and Studies.
The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their computing the GPR.
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may Extension and Certain Other Courses
masse. Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
Degree Plan meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply.
degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
date of the final oral examination or thesis defense. in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
Document Processing Submission System located on the website https:// completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at
196 Master of Agriculture in Animal Science
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. An
degree plan credit. examination which is not completed and reported as satisfactory to the
the scheduled examination date will be recorded as a failure. A student
3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent extend beyond the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are
of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the
plan: semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the
A maximum of 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or student is currently enrolled.
A candidate for the Master of Agriculture degree does not qualify to
petition for an exemption from his/her final examination.
Up to 3 hours of 693 (Professional Studies).
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other Residence (p. 196)
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day Time Limit (p. 196)
15 contact hours.
8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. Residence
Final Examination
The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
Studies Calendar. To be eligible to take the final examination, a students Professional Studies.
courses completed at Texas A&M which are eligible to be applied to See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
for any course listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, Time Limit
a grade of C or better. All coursework on the degree plan must have
been completed with the exception of those hours for which the student
is registered. Additionally, all English language proficiency requirements
must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination.
A professional paper, which is a scholarly report of a problem solving not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
be submitted to the students advisory committee for approval prior to the Foreign Languages
attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves (p. 24) section.
197
Master of Science in Animal 7 Submit request

to schedule final
When: Must be
Science examination. least 10 working days
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new OGAPS calendar for
understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to deadlines.
pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. Approved by: Advisory
Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree head or chair of the
Requirements
and OGAPS.
Step Instruction Details 8 Successfully complete When: The Report of
1 Meet with departmental When: Before first final examination. the Final Examination
graduate advisor to plan semester registration. Form should be
course of study for first Approved by: submitted to OGAPS
semester. Graduate advisor within 10 days following
or chair of the the exam.
intercollegiate faculty. Approved by: Advisory
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the committee and OGAPS.
committee. deadline imposed by 9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS
1
Submit a degree plan. the student's college one approved final calendar for deadlines.
and no later than 90 copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory
days prior to final oral or single PDF file (http:// committee, department
thesis defense. ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the
Approved by: Advisory and submit signed intercollegiate faculty
committee, department approval form to the and OGAPS.
head or chair of the Office of Graduate and
intercollegiate faculty, Professional Studies.
and Office of Graduate 10 Graduation; arrange for For more information,
and Professional cap and gown. visit http://
Studies (OGAPS). graduation.tamu.edu.
1
submit thesis proposal working days prior to The online Document Processing Submission System is located on
to the Office of the submission of the the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
2
Graduate and Request for the Final Complete the application for degree form via the student's Howdy
Professional Studies. Examination. portal.
intercollegiate faculty Program Requirements
and OGAPS.
2 Student's Advisory Committee (p. 197)
semester, see OGAPS Credit Requirements (p. 198)
calendar. Transfer of Credit (p. 198)
5 Check to be sure When: Well before Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
degree program and submitting request Courses (p. 198)
advisory committee to schedule final Thesis Option (p. 199)
are up to date and examination. Thesis Proposal (p. 199)
all ELP requirements Final Examination/Thesis Defense (p. 199)
(if applicable) and
coursework are
complete.
requirement. before or during final After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
semester. the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
Approved by: OGAPS. department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) concerning
198 Master of Science in Animal Science
Dean.
masse.
199
used.
15 contact hours.
200 Master of Science in Animal Science
program.

201
Doctor of Philosophy in Animal 4 Complete the

preliminary
When: See steps
for completing
Science examination. the preliminary
examination. The
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed preliminary examination
to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or results must have been
her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis submitted to OGAPS 14
for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter weeks prior to the date
of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent of the defense.
research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to Approved by: Advisory
express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages. committee, department
The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, head or chair of the
residence and technical requirements, although these must be met. intercollegiate faculty,
and OGAPS.
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree head or intercollegiate
Requirements faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
examination.
Approved by: OGAPS
semester.
semester; see OGAPS
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
later than 90 days
examination.
date. See OGAPS
faculty chair, and
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
(OGAPS).
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
applicable), and
the exam.
degree plan.
committee and OGAPS
202 Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science
Degree Plan
examination.
Studies.
203
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
(OGAPS).
applicable), and
degree plan.
205
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
Dissertation
ogaps.tamu.edu.

candidacy.
(p. 25)
Time Limit
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
207
Veterinary Pathology and at least one or more of the members must have an appointment
Clinical Psychology to a department other than the students major department.
Medical Sciences The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
Health Services Research advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
Epidemiology and Environmental Health faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may
Oral Biology serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours not chair), with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who
Application for Degree the responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee, and for
(p. 24) section. If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
Master of Equine Industry the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
Management students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
The Master of Equine Industry Management (MEIM) is designed to Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
prepare a student for a variety of careers in the equine industry. It is Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
intended to provide students with a core set of skills considered to be vital member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
to the equine industry and to guide students in customizing internship separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
experiences based upon specific career path interests. The curriculum of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for up to one
is focused on developing skill sets in equine sciences, marketing, year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
management, public affairs, communication and leadership. beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
Dean.
An individual with a baccalaureate degree (minimum GPR of 3.25) from
a college or university of recognized standing may apply for admission If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
to graduate studies to pursue the non-thesis degree of Master of extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
Equine Industry Management. The MEIM degree is offered through in activities relating to an internship, professional paper and is registered
the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing,
Sciences. The degree program is designed to admit a cohort of students that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair
(maximum of 10 students) each fall semester. The candidate's advisory during the interim period.
committee shall specify prerequisite work where necessary.
The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the
candidates may enhance such capabilities by completion of 6 SCH committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for
of professional internship experience designed to provide practical counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic
application in one or more aspects of the equine industry. deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of Graduate and
Program Requirements willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 207) academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
Credit Requirements (p. 208) masse.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other Degree Plan
Courses (p. 208)
Final Examination (p. 208) develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed
Students Advisory Committee to the deadline imposed by the students college and no later than 90
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework, days prior to the date of the final oral examination or thesis defense.
the student will consult with the chair of his or her advisory committee.
The students advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of
no fewer than three members of the graduate faculty representative
ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
of the students fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-
chairs of the advisory committee must be from the students department, Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
208 Master of Equine Industry Management
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
is approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
Credit Requirement degree plan credit.
A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
Equine Industry Management degree. A total of 21 credit hours non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
are required which includes ANSC 611, ANSC 612, ANSC 621, ANSC considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
684 (6 credit hours), ANSC 685 (3 credit hours) and VLCS 422. A total of 3. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
15 credit hours of prescribed elective courses must be selected from the 400-level).
following list: AGCJ 303, AGCJ 306, AGCJ 404, AGEC 619, ALED 340, 4. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
MGMT 658, MGMT 675, MKTG 621 or MKTG 656.,. institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
Transfer of Credit 15 contact hours.
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at 5. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used.
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess 6. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee 7. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed, and Professional Studies.
student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the Final Examination
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied is registered. Additionally, all English language proficiency requirements
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination.
Studies.
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in degree plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or
computing the GPR. both. The examination is conducted by the students advisory committee
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor,
attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of
Extension and Certain Other Courses the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the his or her exam. A department or interdisciplinary degree program can
following limitations. have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency within all degree
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply. to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. An
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved examination which is not completed and reported as satisfactory to the
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were the scheduled examination date will be recorded as a failure. A student
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas may be given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at the masters degree and that must be within a time period that does not
209
extend beyond the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the committee. deadline imposed by
1
semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the Submit a degree plan. the student's college
student is currently enrolled. and no later than 90
A candidate for the Master of Equine Industry Management degree does thesis defense.
not qualify to petition for an exemption from his/her final examination. Approved by: Advisory
Additional Requirements head or chair of the
Additional Requirements and Office of Graduate
Residence (p. 209) and Professional
Time Limit (p. 209) Studies (OGAPS).
Foreign Languages (p. 209) 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
Residence
A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M Approved by: Advisory
University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Equine committee, department
Industry Management degree. head or chair of the
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). and OGAPS.
2
Time Limit graduation fee. first week of the final
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven semester, see OGAPS
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be calendar.
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which 5 Check to be sure When: Well before
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven degree program and submitting request
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may advisory committee to schedule final
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. are up to date and examination.
Foreign Languages (if applicable) and
coursework are
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Equine Industry
complete.
Management degree.
Application for Degree requirement. before or during final
semester.
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation Approved by: OGAPS.
(p. 24) section.
Master of Science in Physiology of examination. least 10 working days
Reproduction before exam date. See
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
Step Instruction Details final examination. the Final Examination
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
or chair of the
210 Master of Science in Physiology of Reproduction
9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
one approved final calendar for deadlines. University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
single PDF file (http:// committee, department securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
and submit signed intercollegiate faculty campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
approval form to the and OGAPS. Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
Office of Graduate and Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
Professional Studies. member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
cap and gown. visit http:// of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
graduation.tamu.edu. year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
1 Dean.
2 If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
portal.
Program Requirements student may request, in writing, that the department head appoint an
Credit Requirements (p. 210) responsible for advising the student on academic matters, and, in the
Transfer of Credit (p. 211) case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other Graduate and Professional Studies.
Courses (p. 211)
Final Examination/Thesis Defense (p. 212) concerning the student. Although individual committee members may
Non-Thesis Option (p. 212) be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
masse.
Degree Plan
the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will
department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) concerning develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed
appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior
advisory committee for the MS degree will consist of no fewer than three to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary
members of the graduate faculty, representative of the students fields degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the
of study and research. The chair or the co-chair of the advisory committee date of the final oral examination or thesis defense.
department. The outside member for students in an interdisciplinary A student submitting a proposed degree plan for a Master of Science
program must have an appointment to a department different from the degree should designate on the official degree plan the appropriate
chair of the students committee. program option.
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct
member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be
faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination
serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty or Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of
members located off campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not Graduate and Professional Studies.
Credit Requirement
meetings at any other time considered desirable. A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved courses and research
211
A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved coursework is 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
required for the Non-Thesis Option. non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
fields of interest.
Transfer of Credit used.
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at Not more than 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) may be used.
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess Not more than 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research) may be used.
used.
approved international institution with a final grade of B or greater may be 4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681).
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed, 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a 400-level).
student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
limitations stated in the following section apply. Coursework in which no institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
(A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted 15 contact hours.
for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of 7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.

Thesis Option
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Science degree for
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method,
Studies. significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in which is available online at the Office of Graduate and Professional
computing the GPR. Studies website.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, After successful defense (or exemption) and approval by the students
Extension and Certain Other Courses advisory committee and the head of the students major department (or
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer his/her thesis in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward be uploaded to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website.
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the Additionally, a signed paper approval form with original signatures must be
following limitations. received by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The PDF file
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total Deadline dates for submitting the thesis are announced each semester
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken Calendar (see Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved via the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website.
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas time thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services.
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses commencement, theses and dissertations are digitally stored and made
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student available through the Texas A&M Libraries.
degree plan credit.
212 Master of Science in Physiology of Reproduction
again. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal student on his or her exam. A department, or interdisciplinary degree
process to graduate that semester. program, may have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency
Thesis Proposal program.
the thesis.
Non-Thesis Option
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety For non-thesis option students, a final comprehensive examination may be
at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance required.
responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the Office
of Research Compliance and Biosafety website. The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the semester if
Final Examination/Thesis Defense currently enrolled. If a student has completed all required degree plan
on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas A&M Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the
which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and there committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been
on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or and Professional Studies.
better. All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed
Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements must be
satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. If applicable, an approved
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted Master of Science degree. In addition, any combination of 684, 685, 690
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 and 695 may not exceed 25 percent of the total credit hour requirement
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis
Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the same as for the thesis option degree.
Residence (p. 212)
before the thesis is available to all members of the students advisory Foreign Languages (p. 213)
committee in substantially final form, and all members have had adequate Application for Degree (p. 213)
students advisory committee as finally constituted. A thesis option student Residence
213
a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree
the final 9 credit hours of required coursework. plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the Requirements
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). advisor to plan course Approved by:
Continuous Registration semester.
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
later than 90 days
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven Approved by: Advisory
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be committee, department
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which head or intercollegiate
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven faculty chair, and
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may Office of Graduate and
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. Professional Studies
(OGAPS).
Foreign Languages preliminary for completing
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree. examination. the preliminary
examination. The
Application for Degree preliminary examination
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation submitted to OGAPS 14
(p. 24) section. weeks prior to the date
of the defense.
Doctor of Philosophy in Approved by: Advisory
Physiology of Reproduction committee, department

and OGAPS.
her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis 5 Submit proposal for When: No later than 20
for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter dissertation or record working days prior to
of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent of study to the Office the submission of the
research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to of Graduate and Request for the Final
express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages. Professional Studies. Examination.
The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, Approved by: Advisory
residence and technical requirements, although these must be met. committee, department
For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM faculty chair, and
or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the OGAPS.
214 Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology of Reproduction

semester; see OGAPS
students committee.
date. See OGAPS
Dean.
Degree Plan
215
examination.
Admissions.
examination.
committee chair.
examination.
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
date.
217
to OGAPS. date.
deficiencies.
graduate.

Time Limit (p. 218)
219
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of Program Requirements
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework. Select four of the following: 12
ANSC 657/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System
FSTC 657
DASC 606/ Microbiology of Foods
FSTC 606
note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as ANSC 637 Food Safety: Policy, Regulations and Issues
students from other states and countries who currently are charged tuition ANSC 697/ Applied Microbiology for Foods of Animal Origin:
at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT, FSTC 697 Processing, Sanitation and Sanitary Design
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of VIBS 615 Food Hygiene
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. VIBS 619 Food Toxicology II
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall, Meat Science - Certificate
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized The Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University offers a
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled Graduate Certificate in Meat Science.
This program is available to graduate students pursuing any graduate
The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral degree at Texas A&M University. Upon completion, students will have a
Degrees: broad-based and in-depth overview of meat science and technology, and
formal documentation of completing this program will be placed on the
Biomedical Sciences
students transcript.
Biochemistry
Microbiology Please contact Jeff Savell at j-savell@tamu.edu or (979) 845-3992 for
Genetics more information.
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences Program Requirements
School Psychology ANSC 607/ Physiology and Biochemistry of Muscle as a Food 3
Veterinary Pathology FSTC 607
Clinical Psychology ANSC 627 Carcass Composition and Quality 3
Counseling Psychology ANSC 647/ Technology of Meat Processing and Distribution 3
Medical Sciences FSTC 647
Health Services Research ANSC 667/ Industrial Processed Meat Operations 3
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences FSTC 667
Oral Biology Total Semester Credit Hours 12
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours Department of Biochemistry and
Application for Degree Biophysics
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation http://biochemistry.tamu.edu
(p. 24) section.
Head: G. D. Reinhart
Food Safety - Certificate The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics offers programs of
study and research leading to the MS and PhD degrees in biochemistry.
The Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University offers
These programs are designed to provide the background for a career in
a Graduate Certificate in Food Safety. The certificate is designed for
independent research; in addition, graduate students gain experience in
graduate students interested in food microbiology, HACCP, sanitation,
teaching, inasmuch as each is required to serve as a teaching assistant
regulatory affairs, and quality control or assurance.
during his or her graduate work. A non-thesis option for the MS degree is
This program is available to graduate students pursuing any graduate available to students not intending to enter a research career.
degree at Texas A&M University. Upon completion, students will be
Ongoing research activities involve plants, animals and microorganisms
prepared to meet the demands of careers in the area of food safety, and
and span the broad fields of molecular biology, protein and nucleic acid
formal documentation of completing this program will be placed on the
structure, virology, enzymology, biophysical chemistry and biochemical
students transcript. Please contact Kerri Gehring at kharris@tamu.edu or
nutrition. The department occupies a modern research building that
(979) 862-3643 for more information.
is well equipped to conduct biochemical research. Students entering
graduate work in biochemistry are required to have adequate preparation
220 Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
in chemistry, mathematics, physics and molecular biology. The program Hu, James, Professor
leading to the PhD degree is designed for extensive involvement in Biochemistry & Biophysics
research. The resulting dissertation must demonstrate a superior PHD, University of Wisconsin - madison, 1987
knowledge and understanding of the subject area. In addition, the student
must demonstrate a broad and commanding knowledge of general Igumenova, Tatyana, Associate Professor
biochemistry. There is no language requirement. There is, however, an Biochemistry & Biophysics
English requirement for all students, including those seeking the MS PHD, Columbia University, 2003
degree. The department encourages interdisciplinary research projects
Kaplan, Craig, Associate Professor
with other departments. Detailed information about the graduate program
Biochemistry & Biophysics
may be obtained from the Biochemistry Graduate Programs Office, which
PHD, Harvard University, 2003
can be reached by mail, by email at biobiograd@tamu.edu or by telephone
at 1-800-4-TAMBIO. Information can also be obtained from the website at Kunkel, Gary, Associate Professor
http://biochemistry.tamu.edu. Biochemistry & Biophysics
PHD, Univ of California - Los Angeles, 1977
Faculty
Li, Pingwei, Associate Professor
Ayres, Nicola, Senior Lecturer Biochemistry & Biophysics
Biochemistry & Biophysics PHD, Peking University, 1996
PHD, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1987
Meek, Thomas, Professor
Bryk, Mary, Associate Professor Biochemistry & Biophysics
Biochemistry & Biophysics PHD, Pennsylvania State Universisty, 1981
PHD, Albany Medical College, 1994
Miles, Bryant, Senior Lecturer
Cho, Jae, Assistant Professor Biochemistry & Biophysics
Biochemistry & Biophysics PHD, Texas A&M University, 1998
PHD, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2006
Mullet, John, Professor
Cruz-Reyes, Jorge, Associate Professor Biochemistry & Biophysics
Biochemistry & Biophysics PHD, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, 1981
PHD, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 1992
Mullins, Leisha, Senior Lecturer
Datta, Sumana, Professor Biochemistry & Biophysics
PHD, Univ of California - San Diego, 1987
Panin, Vladislav, Professor
Devarenne, Timothy, Associate Professor Biochemistry & Biophysics
Biochemistry & Biophysics PHD, Moscow State University, 1990
PHD, University of Kentucky, 2000
Park, William, Professor
Ellison, John, Senior Lecturer Biochemistry & Biophysics
Biochemistry & Biophysics PHD, University of Florida, 1977
PHD, University of Oregon, 1970
Pellois, Jean-Philippe, Associate Professor
Glasner, Margaret, Associate Professor Biochemistry & Biophysics
Biochemistry & Biophysics PHD, University of Houston, 2002
PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003
Peterson, David, Professor
Gohil, Vishal, Assistant Professor Biochemistry & Biophysics
Biochemistry & Biophysics PHD, Harvard University, 1977
PHD, Wayne State University, 2005
Polymenis, Michael, Professor
He, Ping, Associate Professor Biochemistry & Biophysics
Biochemistry & Biophysics PHD, Tufts University, 1994
Reinhart, Gregory, Professor
Henderson, Michelle, Lecturer Biochemistry & Biophysics
Biochemistry & Biophysics PHD, University of Wisconsin - madison, 1979
Reynolds, Mollie, Lecturer
Herman, Jennifer, Assistant Professor Biochemistry & Biophysics
PHD, Indiana University, 2005
221
Rye, Chavela, Lecturer 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the

Biochemistry & Biophysics committee. deadline imposed by
1
PHD, MIT, 2014 Submit a degree plan. the student's college
Rye, Hays, Associate Professor days prior to final oral or
Biochemistry & Biophysics thesis defense.
PHD, University of California-Berkeley, 1995 Approved by: Advisory
Sacchettini, James, Professor
PHD, Washington University in St. Louis, 1987
Shippen, Dorothy, Professor and Professional
Biochemistry & Biophysics Studies (OGAPS).
PHD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1987 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
Straight, Paul, Associate Professor to the Office of the submission of the
Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduate and Request for the Final
PHD, Colorado University, 2000 Professional Studies. Examination.
Young, Ryland, Professor
PHD, University of Texas at Dallas, 1975
Zeng, Lanying, Assistant Professor and OGAPS.
2
Biochemistry & Biophysics 4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007 graduation fee. first week of the final
semester, see OGAPS
Zhang, Junjie, Assistant Professor calendar.
PHD, Baylor School of Medicine, 2009
Zhang, Xiuren, Associate Professor advisory committee to schedule final
Biochemistry & Biophysics are up to date and examination.
PHD, Cornell University, 2003 all ELP requirements
(if applicable) and
Masters coursework are
complete.
Master of Science in Biochemistry (p. 221)
Doctoral requirement. before or during final
semester.
Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry (p. 225)
Approved by: OGAPS.
Master of Science in Biochemistry 7 Submit request When: Must be
deadlines.
Requirements
the exam.
222 Master of Science in Biochemistry
1 Dean.
portal.
Courses (p. 223)
masse.
Degree Plan
Credit Requirement
223
fields of interest.
used.

Thesis Option
degree plan credit.
224 Master of Science in Biochemistry
the thesis.
Non-Thesis Option
Residence (p. 224)
225
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
later than 90 days
(OGAPS).
examination. The
of the defense.
Biochemistry committee, department

and OGAPS.
226 Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry

semester; see OGAPS
students committee.
date. See OGAPS
Dean.
Degree Plan
227
examination.
Admissions.
examination.
committee chair.
examination.
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
date.
229
to OGAPS. date.
deficiencies.
graduate.

Time Limit (p. 230)
231
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of food engineering; biomaterial science; machine and energy systems;
nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100 systems analysis; and food, feed and fiber processing. Active research
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework. programs are ongoing in all of these areas. Minimum preparation for
entry into advanced study for engineering degrees would include a
A doctoral student at Texas A&M has seven years to complete his/her baccalaureate degree in engineering. Students with non-engineering
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, degrees can be accepted into an engineering program but must complete
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours some basic engineering prerequisite courses.
note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as The department offers two non-engineering graduate degrees. The Master
students from other states and countries who currently are charged tuition of Science in Agricultural Systems Management provides students with
at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT, agricultural and business backgrounds the opportunity to pursue either a
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of research-based or a non-thesis graduate degree in systems management
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. techniques for agricultural industries. The Master of Agriculture in
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated Agricultural Systems Management is technology oriented with emphasis
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. on systems analysis and management. It requires an internship for
practical experience. The faculty also participates in supervision of
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall, students pursuing Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters from interdisciplinary faculties such as Water Management and Hydrologic
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized Sciences. Minimum preparation for entry into advanced study for non-
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled engineering degrees would include a baccalaureate degree in Agricultural
for a doctoral level course is counted. Systems Management, Food Science and Technology, or equivalent.
Depending on degree and area of study, prerequisite courses may be
required to provide the technology background.
Degrees:
Excellent research and study facilities exist which enhance all degree
Biomedical Sciences
programs. Research facilities include modern laboratories, computer
Biochemistry
systems, testing equipment, data acquisition systems, technical support
Microbiology
and areas for field studies. Supporting courses are available in a wide
Genetics
variety of disciplines as well as within the department. No foreign language
Toxicology
is required for a PhD in Biological and Agricultural Engineering.
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
Faculty
Veterinary Pathology Capareda, Sergio, Associate Professor
Clinical Psychology Biological & Agricultural Eng
Counseling Psychology PHD, Texas A&M University, 1990
Medical Sciences
Health Services Research Castell-Perez, M, Professor
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences Biological & Agricultural Eng
Epidemiology and Environmental Health PHD, Michigan State University, 1990
Oral Biology
Dooley, Kim, Professor
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours Biological & Agricultural Eng
Application for Degree Engler, Cady, Senior Professor
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation Biological & Agricultural Eng
(p. 24) section. PHD, University of Waterloo, 1980
Department of Biological and Faulkner, William, Associate Professor

Biological & Agricultural Eng
Agricultural Engineering PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008
Fernando, Sandun, Associate Professor

http://baen.tamu.edu
Head: S. W. Searcy PHD, University of Nebraska, 2003
The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering offers graduate Ge, Yufeng, Research Assistant Professor
studies leading to both engineering degrees and non-engineering degrees. Biological & Agricultural Eng
Engineering degrees include Master of Science, Master of Engineering PHD, Texas A&M University, 2007
(non-thesis) and Doctor of Philosophy. In addition, the department offers
Gomes, Carmen, Assistant Professor
courses and faculty supervision for students pursuing the Doctor of
Engineering degree. Faculty expertise exists for study in the fields of
environmental and natural resource engineering; bioprocess engineering;
232 Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Systems Management
Huang, Yongheng, Associate Professor Master of Science in Agricultural Systems Management (p. 234)
Biological & Agricultural Eng Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering (p. 241)
Karthikeyan, Raghupathy, Associate Professor

Doctoral
Biological & Agricultural Eng Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
PHD, Kansas State University, 2001 (p. 245)
Kingman, Douglas, Instructional Associate Professor Master of Agriculture in

PHD, Purdue University, 2002
Agricultural Systems Management
Lacey, Ronald, Professor The Master of Agriculture (MAgr) degree is designed for a student who
Biological & Agricultural Eng wants professional graduate training with a management orientation in
PHD, University of Kentucky, 1992 agriculture, food and natural resources. It is intended to emphasize the
problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to
Mohanty, Binayak, Professor benefit humanity, not as a research degree.
PHD, Iowa State University, 1992 An individual with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of
recognized standing, or a qualified Texas A&M University senior during
Mohtar, Rabi, Professor his/her last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to
Biological & Agricultural Eng pursue the non-thesis degree of Master of Agriculture. The candidates
PHD, Michigan State University, 1994 advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where necessary.
Moreira, Rosana, Professor The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree
Biological & Agricultural Eng candidates may gain such capabilities by completing a professional
PHD, Michigan State University, 1989 internship that is designed to provide meaningful, applied, practical
Munster, Clyde, Professor
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1992 The degree may be earned in select academic departments of the College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Nikolov, Zivko, Professor
PHD, Iowa State University, 1986
Parnell, Calvin, Professor

Biological & Agricultural Eng Student's Advisory Committee (p. 232)
PHD, Clemson University, 1970 Degree Plan (p. 233)
Riskowski, Gerald, Professor Credit Requirement (p. 233)

Biological & Agricultural Eng Transfer of Credit (p. 233)
PHD, Iowa State University, 1986 Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
Courses (p. 233)
Searcy, Stephen, Professor
PHD, Oklahoma State University, 1980
Singh, Vijay, Professor After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
Biological & Agricultural Eng the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
PHD, Colorado State University, 1974 department or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable, concerning
Smith, Patricia, Associate Professor
Thomasson, John, Professor of the advisory committee must be from the students department or
Biological & Agricultural Eng intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate, and at least one or more of the
PHD, University of Kentucky, 1997 members must have an appointment to a department other than the
students major department.
Masters The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Systems Management (p. 232) advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
Master of Engineering in Biological and Agricultural Engineering member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
(p. 238) faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may
233
members located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but Credit Requirement
not chair), with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who
usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program, has A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of Agriculture degree.
the responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee, and for Approximately 12 credit hours are to be taken outside of the students
calling meetings at any other time considered desirable. degree option.
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the Transfer of Credit
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades (A
Dean. or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
in activities relating to an internship, professional paper and is registered transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit
for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing, hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from
that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
during the interim period. directly to the Office of Admissions.
committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en Extension and Certain Other Courses
masse.
The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will following limitations.
This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
Document Processing Submission System located on the website https:// considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
234 Master of Science in Agricultural Systems Management
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate the scheduled examination date will be recorded as a failure. A student
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be may be given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. the masters degree and that must be within a time period that does not
A maximum of 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and A candidate for the Master of Agriculture degree does not qualify to
Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and petition for an exemption from his/her final examination.
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or Additional Requirements
400-level).
15 contact hours. Application for Degree (p. 234)
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas
A&M University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of
Agriculture degree.
and Professional Studies. Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
Final Examination time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
Time Limit
Master of Science in Agricultural
his or her exam. A department or interdisciplinary degree program can Systems Management
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. An
235
Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree 8 Successfully complete When: The Report of

Requirements Form should be
Step Instruction Details submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
or chair of the 9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS
intercollegiate faculty. one approved final calendar for deadlines.
1 ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the
thesis defense.
committee, department 10 Graduation; arrange for For more information,
head or chair of the cap and gown. visit http://
intercollegiate faculty, graduation.tamu.edu.
and Office of Graduate 1
and Professional The online Document Processing Submission System is located on
Studies (OGAPS). the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
2
and OGAPS.
advisory committee to schedule final Non-Thesis Option (p. 238)
all ELP requirements Students Advisory Committee
(if applicable) and
examination. least 10 working days
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
committee, department The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
head or chair of the advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
intercollegiate faculty, member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
and OGAPS. faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may
236 Master of Science in Agricultural Systems Management
has immediate supervision of the students research and thesis, has the Credit Requirement
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions of the limits prescribed below upon the advice of the advisory committee
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
Dean. Studies. Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper, and is student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
registered for courses such as 5V98, 5V99, 684, 691, 692 or 693, the limitations stated in the following section apply. Coursework in which no
student may request, in writing, that the department head appoint an formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades
alternate advisory committee chair during the interim period. (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted
masse.
Studies.
Degree Plan Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
computing the GPR.
to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary Extension and Certain Other Courses
A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
Processing Submission System (http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu). following limitations.
A student submitting a proposed degree plan for a Master of Science 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
degree should designate on the official degree plan the appropriate transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
program option. hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
237
degree plan credit.
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate intercollegiate faculty, if applicable). The manuscript must be
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. again. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal
3. Not more than 12 hours may be used in any combination of the process to graduate that semester.
Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691 Thesis Proposal
used.
Not more than 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research) may be used. applicable. This proposal must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and
Not more than 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior to the submission of
used. the request for the final examination.
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards
400-level). and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance
238 Master of Engineering in Biological and Agricultural Engineering

the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master
major professor, attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one
completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at
themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory
graduate committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if
student on his or her exam. A department, or interdisciplinary degree appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
program, may have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such
within all degree programs within a department or interdisciplinary degree a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for
program. the final 9 credit hours of required coursework.
A thesis option candidate may petition to be exempt from his/her final Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
examination provided his/her degree plan GPR is 3.500 or greater and he/ may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
she has the approval of the advisory committee, the head of the students time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
major department, or intercollegiate chair, if appropriate, and the Office student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is required that the petition for with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
exemption be submitted the same semester the student intends to submit Professional Studies.
the thesis.

required.
The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the semester if 5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until
questions on the exam are based on courses in which the student is all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous
currently enrolled. If a student has completed all required degree plan Registration Requirements (p. 25).
the semester the final examination is administered (unless he/she holds Time Limit
pursuing.
Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
A student pursuing the non-thesis option is not allowed to enroll in 5V98, Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of
5V99, or 691 (research) for any reason and 691 may not be used for a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time
credit toward a non-thesis option Master of Science degree. A maximum limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not
of 4 credit hours of 684 (Professional Internship), 8 credit hours of 685 being awarded.
or 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used toward the non-thesis option Foreign Languages
Master of Science degree. In addition, any combination of 684, 685, 690 No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree.
shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis Application for Degree
same as for the thesis option degree. For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
(p. 24) section.
Master of Engineering in
Biological and Agricultural
Residence (p. 238)
Continuous Registration (p. 238) Engineering
Time Limit (p. 238)
A student holding a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a
Foreign Languages (p. 238) qualified senior during the last semester may apply for admission to
Application for Degree (p. 238) graduate studies to work toward the non-thesis degree of Master of
Engineering (MEng), majoring in his or her particular field of engineering.
239
The work in the major field will include one or two written reports (not In addition, the committee, as a group and as individual members, is
necessarily involving results of research conducted by the candidate). responsible for counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the
Program Requirements The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their
Degree Plan (p. 239) concerning the student. Although individual committee members may
Credit Requirement (p. 239) be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
Transfer of Credit (p. 239) masse.
Courses (p. 240) Degree Plan
Final Examination (p. 240) The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will
Students Advisory Committee and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior
to the deadline imposed by the students college, and no later than
90 days prior to the date of the final oral examination. No exceptions
the student will consult with the head of the department or the department
are allowed.
heads designee (e.g., departmental graduate advisor) concerning
appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
advisory committee for the Master of Engineering will consist of at Document Processing Submission System located on the website https://
least one member of the graduate faculty. Typically this member may ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
be the departmental graduate advisor and will serve as the students
committee chair or, the departmental graduate advisor may appoint/ Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
approve another departmental faculty member to serve as the appropriate petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct
chair of the students advisory committee. Depending on the departmental deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be
policy, additional committee members may be required. If additional made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination
committee members are deemed necessary by the department, the chair, or Request for Exemption from Final Examination is approved by the
in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the advisory Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
committee. The student will interview each prospective committee member
to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate faculty Credit Requirement
members located on Texas A&M University campuses may serve as
A minimum of 30 semester credit hours of approved courses is required
chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty members
for the Master of Engineering degree.
with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who usually
has immediate supervision of the students degree program, has the
Transfer of Credit
responsibility for calling meetings at any other time considered desirable. A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
in activities relating to an internship or professional paper and is registered
for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing, Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
during the interim period. conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
degree plan, any professional study or project, and the final examination.
240 Master of Engineering in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional petition for an exemption from the final examination with departmental
Studies. or chair of intercollegiate faculty, if applicable, and committee approval.
The approved petition should be submitted to the Office of Graduate
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in and Professional Studies by the deadline announced for the students
computing the GPR. final semester (or semester of graduation) in the Office of Graduate and
Professional Studies Calendar. Please see the Office of Graduate and
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Professional Studies website at http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
To be eligible to take the final examination, a students GPR must be
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer at least 3.000 for courses on the degree plan and for all courses
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward completed at Texas A&M which are eligible to be applied to a
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the graduate degree, and no unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur
following limitations. for any course listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade,
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for a grade of C or better. All coursework on the degree plan must have
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total been completed with the exception of those hours for which the student
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: is registered. Additionally, all English language proficiency requirements
Graduate or upper-level undergraduate courses taken in residence must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination.
at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved international
institution with a final grade of B or greater will be considered A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted
for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10
student was in degree-seeking status at Texas A&M University, or working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination.
the student was in degree-seeking status at the institution at which Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to
the courses were taken; and if the courses would be accepted the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days
for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking of the scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student
status at the host institution. may be given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for the masters degree and that must be within a time period that does not
degree plan credit. extend beyond the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are
3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 695 may not exceed 25 percent The final examination covers all work taken on the degree plan and
of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both. The
plan: examination is conducted by the students advisory committee as finally
A maximum of 6 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate faculty may,
A maximum of 6 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor, attend
Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the
questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the
proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is
400-level). consistency within all degree programs within a department.
15 contact hours.
7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used. and Professional Studies.
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. Additional Requirements
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by Additional Requirements
and Professional Studies. Residence (p. 241)
Time Limit (p. 241)
Final Examination Foreign Languages (p. 241)
Internship or Practicum (p. 241)
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Application for Degree (p. 241)
Studies Calendar unless the student has been exempted from the
examination. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies must
be notified in writing of any cancellation. The candidate is eligible to
241
Residence 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20

No residence requirement exists; however, attention is directed to the to the Office of the submission of the
rules regarding Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Graduate and Request for the Final
Other Courses. Professional Studies. Examination.
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven and OGAPS.
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be 2
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which graduation fee. first week of the final
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven semester, see OGAPS
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may calendar.
Foreign Languages advisory committee to schedule final
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Engineering are up to date and examination.
degree. all ELP requirements
(if applicable) and
Internship or Practicum coursework are
complete.
for the degree, including any internship, have been substantially
completed.
semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation to schedule final received by OGAPS at
(p. 24) section. examination. least 10 working days
Master of Science in Biological OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
and Agricultural Engineering Approved by: Advisory
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new head or chair of the
understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to intercollegiate faculty,
pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. and OGAPS.
Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree final examination. the Final Examination
submitted to OGAPS
1 Meet with departmental When: Before first the exam.
graduate advisor to plan semester registration. Approved by: Advisory
course of study for first Approved by: committee and OGAPS.
or chair of the
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the single PDF file (http:// committee, department
committee. deadline imposed by ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the
1
Submit a degree plan. the student's college and submit signed intercollegiate faculty
and no later than 90 approval form to the and OGAPS.
days prior to final oral or Office of Graduate and
thesis defense. Professional Studies.
and Professional the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
Studies (OGAPS).
242 Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
2
masse.

243
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Science degree for
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method,
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines
Studies. for the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual,
computing the GPR.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, advisory committee and the head of the students major department (or
used.
244 Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
pursuing.
Residence (p. 244)
Residence
must be registered in the University in the semester or summer term in In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master
which the final examination is taken. Persons other than members of of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one
the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at
major professor, attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory
completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if
themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
graduate committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such
the thesis.
245
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
Registration Requirements (p. 25). committee. deadline imposed by
Time Limit or intercollegiate
programs, and no
later than 90 days
examination.
A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected faculty chair, and
version of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional Office of Graduate and
Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of Professional Studies
a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time (OGAPS).
limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not 3 Complete English When: Before
being awarded. Language Proficiency preliminary
Foreign Languages applicable), and
degree plan.
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation examination. the preliminary
(p. 24) section. examination. The
Doctor of Philosophy in Biological results must have been
and Agricultural Engineering weeks prior to the date
of the defense.
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed Approved by: Advisory
to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or committee, department
her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis head or chair of the
for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter intercollegiate faculty,
of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent and OGAPS.
For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM Professional Studies. Examination.
or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the Approved by: Advisory
degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has committee, department
completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S. head or intercollegiate
DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree faculty chair, and
plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. OGAPS.
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree requirement. submitting request
Requirements examination.
Step Instruction Details Approved by: OGAPS
1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first 7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the
intercollegiate graduate semester registration. graduate fee. first week of the final
advisor to plan course Approved by: semester; see OGAPS
semester.
246 Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
date. See OGAPS
Degree Plan
examination.
247
any course of fewer than three weeks duration. The students major department (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty,
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
An approved degree plan was on file with the Office of Graduate The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of
and Professional Studies at least 90 days prior to the first written the Preliminary Examination to the Office of Graduate and Professional
examination. Studies, using the Report of Doctoral Preliminary Examination form
and agreed to attend the oral portion of the examination or have found The Report of the Preliminary Examination form must be submitted with
a substitute. Only one substitution is allowed and it cannot be for the original signatures of the approved committee members. If an approved
committee chair. committee member substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature
The time span from the first written examination to the oral is no more for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be
than three weeks. (In cases of department-wide written examinations, required to repeat the preliminary examination. Upon approval of the
this criterion is not applicable.) The head of the students department students advisory committee, with no more than one member dissenting,
Credit for the preliminary examination is not transferable. If a departmental negotiate a mutually acceptable date for this purpose.
examination.
faculty chair, and
1. offer the examination at least once every six months. The Office of Graduate and
departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should Professional Studies
be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination (OGAPS).
2. assume the responsibility for marking the examination satisfactory or language proficiency preliminary
unsatisfactory, or otherwise graded, and in the case of unsatisfactory, requirements (if examination.
stating specifically the reasons for such a mark. applicable), and
3. forward the marked examination to the chair of the students advisory coursework detailed on
committee within one week after the examination. degree plan.
249
4 Student checks the When: Several weeks the scheduled examination/defense date. The Office of Graduate and
availability of committee before the proposed Professional Studies must be notified in writing of any cancellations.
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
the Report of working days of the The advisory committee will submit its recommendations on the
the Preliminary date of the scheduled appropriate Report of the Final Examination for Doctoral Candidates form
Examination and oral examination and to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies regarding acceptability
the Preliminary no later than 14 weeks of the candidate for the doctoral degree. A student must be registered
Examination Checklist prior to the final defense in the University in the semester or summer term in which the final
to OGAPS. date. examination is taken.
committee.
Dissertation
deficiencies.
Final Examination/Dissertation Defense the dissertation, which must be the original work of the candidate.
Whereas acceptance of the dissertation is based primarily on its scholarly
ogaps.tamu.edu.
the final examination must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-time
Professional Studies a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services.
scheduled date. Examination/Defense results must be submitted to the This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After
commencement, dissertations are digitally stored and made available than ten calendar years old at the time of the final oral examination may
through the Texas A&M Libraries. not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
A dissertation that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate After passing the required preliminary oral and written examinations for a
and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination within
be returned to the students department head or chair of the four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be required to repeat the
intercollegiate faculty. The manuscript must be resubmitted as a new preliminary examination.
submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal process in order to A final corrected version of the dissertation or record of study in electronic
graduate. format as a single PDF file must be cleared by the Office of Graduate and
Additional Requirements within the 10-year time limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will
Residence (p. 250)
Time Limit (p. 250) A student in a program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy who has
Admission to Candidacy (p. 250) all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous
Languages (p. 250) Registration Requirements (p. 25).
Residence
regular semesters or one regular semester and one adjacent 10-week 4. submitted an approved dissertation proposal,

Languages
(p. 25)
Time Limit
251
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of 2. Ecosystem Management: forest management, rangeland
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. management, watershed management, natural resource economics
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated and policy, human dimensions of ecosystem management;
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. 3. Genetics, Systematics, Evolution: genetics, molecular biology,
genomics, population genetics, tree improvement, plant systematics
and evolution;
4. Spatial Sciences: geographic information systems, remote sensing,
spatial analysis and statistics.
for a doctoral level course is counted. Facilities within the department include modern teaching classrooms and
laboratories. There are fifteen state of the art research laboratories in
the department, including the Stable Isotopes for Biosphere Sciences
Degrees:
Laboratory, the Spatial Sciences Laboratory and the S.M. Tracy
Biomedical Sciences Herbarium. Field sites and facilities are available throughout Texas
Biochemistry and many of them are associated with research and extension centers
Microbiology connected with the department. The ESSM faculty acquire external
Genetics competitive research grants and contracts that provide funding for
Toxicology additional research avenues and graduate student support.
Nutrition Sciences
Graduate courses are designed to develop the academic skills
of individuals and to advance their knowledge in the professional
School Psychology
fields related to ecosystem science and management. Departmental
seminars facilitate graduate student development and serve to relate
Clinical Psychology
the most recent research findings applicable to the discipline. The
department welcomes applications from students with diverse educational
Medical Sciences
backgrounds, experiences and interests. Individually planned graduate
programs assure a focused education that meets the needs of each
candidate.
Oral Biology Additional information on academic programs and faculty may be found at
http://essm.tamu.edu.
Application for Degree Faculty

Boutton, Thomas, Professor
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt
(p. 24) section.
PHD, Brigham Young University, 1979
Department of Ecosystem Science Briske, David, Professor
and Management Ecosystem Science & Mgmt

http://essm.tamu.edu Casola, Claudio, Assistant Professor

Head: K. L. Kavanagh
PHD, University of Pisa, Italy, 2006
Graduate Advisor: T. W. Boutton
Eriksson, Marian, Associate Professor
The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management (ESSM) offers Ecosystem Science & Mgmt
graduate programs leading to the MS and PhD degrees in Ecosystem PHD, University of Minnesota, 1989
Science and Management, the MAgr degree in Ecosystem Science and
Feagin, Russell, Associate Professor
Management, and the Master of Natural Resources Development (MNRD)
degree. The MS and PhD degrees are intended to educate scientists
and professionals in research and management in natural resources
and related fields. The MS offers a thesis option for those who desire a Fleischman, Forrest, Assistant Professor
serious research experience and a non-thesis option for those who seek a Ecosystem Science & Mgmt
professional career outside of research. The MNRD and MAgr degrees are PHD, Indiana University - Bloomington, 2012
professional (non-research) degree programs providing advanced training
in the science and management of natural resources, including a required Gan, Jianbang, Professor
internship. Ecosystem Science & Mgmt
Fields of study are available in:
1. Ecosystem Science: biogeochemistry, ecohydrology, global change

ecology, landscape ecology, ecological restoration, ecophysiology;
252 Master of Agriculture in Ecosystem Science and Management
Gould, Jean, Research Associate Professor Srinivasan, Raghavan, Professor

Ecosystem Science & Mgmt Ecosystem Science & Mgmt
PHD, University of California, Riverside, 1981 PHD, Purdue University, 1992
Hatch, Stephan, Professor Taylor, Eric, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
Hyodo, Ayumi, Research Assistant Professor Vogel, Jason, Associate Professor

PHD, The University of Western Ontario, 2010 PHD, University of Alaska--Fairbanks, 2004
Knight, Robert, Associate Professor Watson, Wesley, Lecturer

Kothmann, Merwyn, Professor West, Jason, Associate Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1968 PHD, University of Georgia, 2002
Kreuter, Urs, Professor Wilcox, Bradford, Professor

PHD, Utah State University, 1992 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1986
Lawing, Anna, Assistant Professor Wu, Xinyuan, Professor

PHD, Indiana University, 2012 PHD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1991
Loh, Koushen, Senior Professor Masters

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1984 Master of Agriculture in Ecosystem Science and Management
(p. 252)
Loopstra, Carol, Associate Professor Master of Natural Resources Development in Natural Resources
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt Development (p. 265)
Master of Science in Ecosystem Science and Management (p. 255)
Lyons, Robert, Professor & Extension Specialist
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt Doctoral
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1990 Doctor of Philosophy in Ecosystem Science and Management
(p. 259)
McDonald, Alyson, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt Master of Agriculture in
Ecosystem Science and
Moore, Georgianne, Associate Professor
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt Management
PHD, Oregon State University, 2004
The Master of Agriculture (MAgr) degree is designed for a student who
Popescu, Sorin, Professor wants professional graduate training with a management orientation in
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt agriculture, food and natural resources. It is intended to emphasize the
PHD, Virginia Tech, 2002 problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to
Rogers, William, Professor
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt An individual with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of
PHD, Kansas State University, 1998 recognized standing, or a qualified Texas A&M University senior during
his/her last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to
Shaw, Robert, Professor pursue the non-thesis degree of Master of Agriculture. The candidates
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where necessary.
Smeins, Fred, Visiting Professor candidates may gain such capabilities by completing a professional
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt internship that is designed to provide meaningful, applied, practical
PHD, University of Saskatchewan, 1967 experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months
253
The degree may be earned in select academic departments of the College for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing,
of Agriculture and Life Sciences. that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair
For more information about requirements specific to the Master of
Agriculture (MAgr) in Ecosystem Science and Management, please The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree
also check the department's web page (http://essm.tamu.edu/academics/ plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the
graduate/degrees-and-certificates/magr) for this degree program. committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for
Program Requirements deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of Graduate and
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 253) willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
Degree Plan (p. 253) academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
Credit Requirement (p. 253) concerning the student. Although individual committee members may
Transfer of Credit (p. 253) be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
masse.
Courses (p. 254)
Degree Plan
Students Advisory Committee develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
than three members of the graduate faculty representative of the Document Processing Submission System located on the website https://
students fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate, and at least one or more of the Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
members must have an appointment to a department other than the petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee or chair of
students major department. intercollegiate faculty, if applicable, to correct deficiencies in the students
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the the students Request for Final Examination is approved by the Office of
advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee Graduate and Professional Studies.
faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may Credit Requirement
members located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of Agriculture degree.
not chair), with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who Approximately 12 credit hours are to be taken outside of the students
usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program, has degree option.
calling meetings at any other time considered desirable. Transfer of Credit
of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
Dean.
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from
in activities relating to an internship, professional paper and is registered
254 Master of Agriculture in Ecosystem Science and Management
the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent Final Examination
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the Studies Calendar. To be eligible to take the final examination, a students
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses on the degree plan and for all
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward courses completed at Texas A&M which are eligible to be applied to
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional a graduate degree, and no unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur
Studies. for any course listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade,
computing the GPR.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination.
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer nature, will be prepared by each student. The professional paper must
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward be submitted to the students advisory committee for approval prior to the
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the final examination. The final examination will cover all work taken on the
following limitations. degree plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply.
3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent
plan:
Time Limit (p. 255)

Residence
255
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full submit thesis proposal working days prior to
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the to the Office of the submission of the
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along Graduate and Request for the Final
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Examination.
Professional Studies. Approved by: Advisory
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). head or chair of the
Time Limit and OGAPS.
2
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven 4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be graduation fee. first week of the final
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which semester, see OGAPS
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven calendar.
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may 5 Check to be sure When: Well before
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. degree program and submitting request
Foreign Languages are up to date and examination.
(if applicable) and
degree.
coursework are
complete.
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation requirement. before or during final
(p. 24) section. semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
Master of Science in Ecosystem 7 Submit request When: Must be
Science and Management to schedule final
examination.
least 10 working days
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
Requirements intercollegiate faculty,
and OGAPS.
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
or chair of the
the exam.
1 9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS
thesis defense.
and Professional 10 Graduation; arrange for For more information,
Studies (OGAPS). cap and gown. visit http://
1
256 Master of Science in Ecosystem Science and Management
2
Complete the application for degree form via the student's Howdy beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
portal. Dean.
For more information about requirements specific to the Master of If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
Science (MS) in Ecosystem Science and Management, please check extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
the department's web page (http://essm.tamu.edu/academics/graduate/ in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper, and is
degrees-and-certificates/ms). registered for courses such as 5V98, 5V99, 684, 691, 692 or 693, the
masse.

257
Studies website.
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer Additionally, a signed paper approval form with original signatures must be
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward received by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The PDF file
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the and the signed approval form are required by the deadline.
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total Calendar (see Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: via the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website.
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas commencement, theses and dissertations are digitally stored and made
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at available through the Texas A&M Libraries.
degree plan credit.
used.
used. Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing
258 Master of Science in Ecosystem Science and Management
responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the Office For non-thesis option students, a final comprehensive examination may be
of Research Compliance and Biosafety website. required.
Final Examination/Thesis Defense questions on the exam are based on courses in which the student is
A student must pass a final examination by dates announced each currently enrolled. If a student has completed all required degree plan
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional coursework, the student is not required to be registered for classes in
Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies the semester the final examination is administered (unless he/she holds
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take an assistantship). For specific final examination requirements, a student
the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses should check the program requirements for the degree which he/she is
on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas A&M pursuing.
must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the
on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been
better. All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
with the exception of those hours for which the student is registered. and Professional Studies.
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted (Directed Studies), and up to 3 credit hours of 690 (Theory of Research)
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 or 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used toward the non-thesis option
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. Master of Science degree. In addition, any combination of 684, 685, 690
Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the and 695 may not exceed 25 percent of the total credit hour requirement
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis
scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the
given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for the masters same as for the thesis option degree.
For thesis option students, the final examination covers the thesis and all Additional Requirements
Residence (p. 258)
committee in substantially final form, and all members have had adequate Time Limit (p. 259)
time to review the document. The examination is conducted by the Foreign Languages (p. 259)
students advisory committee as finally constituted. A thesis option student Application for Degree (p. 259)
which the final examination is taken. Persons other than members of Residence
major professor, attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master
completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one
themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at
graduate committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory
student on his or her exam. A department, or interdisciplinary degree committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if
program, may have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
within all degree programs within a department or interdisciplinary degree Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such
program. a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for
examination provided his/her degree plan GPR is 3.500 or greater and he/ Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
she has the approval of the advisory committee, the head of the students may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
major department, or intercollegiate chair, if appropriate, and the Office time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is required that the petition for student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
exemption be submitted the same semester the student intends to submit with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
the thesis. Professional Studies.

259
Continuous Registration Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree

A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who Requirements
Time Limit
semester.
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be committee. deadline imposed by
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which Submit a degree plan. the student's college
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven or intercollegiate
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may programs, and no
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. later than 90 days
examination.
faculty chair, and
being awarded.
Foreign Languages (OGAPS).
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree. 3 Complete English When: Before
Application for Degree requirements (if examination.
applicable), and
(p. 24) section.
degree plan.

preliminary
When: See steps
for completing
Ecosystem Science and examination. the preliminary
examination. The
Management preliminary examination
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
examination.
Approved by: OGAPS
260 Doctor of Philosophy in Ecosystem Science and Management
7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the Students Advisory Committee
semester; see OGAPS After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling, the student
calendar for deadlines. will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department
date. See OGAPS
students committee.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS. The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
9 Successfully complete When: The Report of advisory committee. Only graduate faculty members located on Texas
final examination. the Final Examination A&M University campuses may serve as chair of a students advisory
Form should be committee. Other Texas A&M University graduate faculty members
submitted to OGAPS located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not chair),
within 10 days following with a member as the chair.
the exam.
Approved by: Advisory If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
committee and OGAPS University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
10 Upload one approved When: See OGAPS the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
final copy of the calendar for deadlines. securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
dissertation or record of Approved by: Advisory students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
study as a single pdf file committee, department campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
(http://ogaps.tamu.edu) head or intercollegiate Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
and submit a signed faculty chair, and Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
approval form to the Office of Graduate and member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
Professional Studies of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
Dean.
For more information about requirements specific to the Doctor of be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign
Philosophy (PhD) in Ecosystem Science and Management, please visit en masse. The chair of the committee, who usually has immediate
the department's web page (http://essm.tamu.edu/academics/graduate/ supervision of the students research and dissertation or record of study,
degrees-and-certificates/phd). has the responsibility for calling all meetings of the committee. The duties
Program Requirements and as individual members, is responsible for counseling the student
Examinations (p. 261) education and degree objectives. The committee, in consultation with
Preliminary Examination (p. 261) the student, will develop a proposed degree plan and outline a research
261
examination.
Admissions.
examination.
committee chair.
examination.
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
date.
263
to OGAPS. date.
deficiencies.
graduate.

Time Limit (p. 264)
265
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of the non-thesis degree of Master of Natural Resources Development. The
nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100 candidates advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework. necessary.
A doctoral student at Texas A&M has seven years to complete his/her The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, candidates may gain such capabilities by completing a professional
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours internship that is designed to provide meaningful, applied, practical
will be charged tuition at a rate equivalent to out-of-state tuition. Please experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months
note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as depending upon departmental requirements.
at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT, The degree may be earned in the Departments of Ecosystem Science
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of and Management, Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, and Wildlife
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. and Fisheries Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated It is possible for working professionals to earn this degree via distance
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. education.
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall, For more information about requirements specific to the Master of
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters Natural Resource Development in Natural Resources Development,
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized please check the department's web pages (on-campus program (http://
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled essm.tamu.edu/academics/graduate/degrees-and-certificates/mnrd) or
for a doctoral level course is counted. distance-based program (http://essm.tamu.edu/academics/graduate/
degrees-and-certificates/mnrd-distance)).
Degrees: Program Requirements
Biomedical Sciences Program Requirements
Biochemistry
Microbiology Student's Advisory Committee (p. 265)
Genetics Degree Plan (p. 266)
Toxicology Credit Requirement (p. 266)
Nutrition Sciences Transfer of Credit (p. 266)
School Psychology
Courses (p. 266)
Clinical Psychology
Medical Sciences
Health Services Research After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
Epidemiology and Environmental Health department concerning appointment of the chair of his or her advisory
Oral Biology committee. The students advisory committee for the masters degree
will consist of no fewer than three members of the graduate faculty
representative of the students fields of study and research. The chair or
one of the co-chairs of the advisory committee must be from the students
Application for Degree department, and at least one or more of the members must have
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation an appointment to a department other than the students major
(p. 24) section. department.
Master of Natural Resources advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
Development in Natural member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
Resources Development serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty
members located off campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but
The Master of Natural Resources Development (MNRD) degree is not chair) with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who
designed for a student who wants professional graduate training with a usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program, has
management orientation in natural resources. It is intended to emphasize the responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee, and for
the problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to calling meetings at any other time considered desirable.
Individuals with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
recognized standing, or qualified Texas A&M University seniors during the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
their last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to pursue securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
266 Master of Natural Resources Development in Natural Resources Development
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international institution with
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department a final grade of B or greater might be considered for transfer credit if, at
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the the time the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted for
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily host institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding section
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role apply. Coursework in which no formal grades are given or in which
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for example,
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Courses
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the appearing on the degree plan with grades of D, F or U may not be
Dean. absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research or the equivalent
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an college or university must be shown in semester credit hours or equated
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved to semester credit hours. An official transcript from the university at which
in activities relating to an internship or record of study and is registered the transfer coursework was taken must be sent directly to the Office of
for 684 or 693 courses, the student may request, in writing, that the Admissions.
department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair during the
interim period. Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic Studies.
deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of Graduate and
Professional Studies. Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
computing the GPR.
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may Extension and Certain Other Courses
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
masse. work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
Degree Plan following limitations.
The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply.
to the deadline imposed by the students college, and no later than Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
90 days prior to the date of the final oral examination. in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
or Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of degree plan credit.
Credit Requirement considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of Natural Resources 3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent
Development degree. Approximately 12 credit hours are to be taken of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree
outside of the students degree option. plan:
Transfer of Credit A maximum of 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess Up to 3 hours of 693 (Professional Studies).
400-level).
267
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day and Professional Studies.
15 contact hours. Additional Requirements
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. Residence (p. 267)
Time Limit (p. 267)
and Professional Studies. Application for Degree (p. 267)
Final Examination Residence

The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Natural
Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Resources Development degree.
must be notified in writing of any cancellations. To be eligible to
courses on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas
unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur for any course listed on
All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed with the See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
exception of those hours for which the student is registered. Additionally,
all English language proficiency requirements must be satisfied prior to Time Limit
scheduling the examination. Master of Natural Resources Development
degree candidates do not qualify to petition for an exemption from their All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
final examination. consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to
the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days Foreign Languages
of the scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student
A foreign language is not required for the Master of Natural Resources
Development degree.
semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
student is currently enrolled. (p. 24) section.

Department of Entomology
Head: D. Ragsdale
degree plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or Graduate Advisor: P. D. Teel
as formally constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate The Department of Entomology offers both Doctor of Philosophy and
faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor, thesis-option Master of Science degrees in entomology. Within these
attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the programs, subject matter areas include arthropod ecology, biological
questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the control, integrated pest management, molecular biology, physiology,
proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee genetics and toxicology, plant resistance, systematics, and urban, medical/
with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her veterinary, and forensic entomology. Students come into the field of
exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is entomology with diverse interests, science backgrounds and career
consistency within all degree programs within a department. goals. Students are able to tailor their education and research interests
for the respective degree program with the help of their major advisor
Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the and advisory committees. Graduates from these programs have become
committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional prominent leaders in entomological research, application, education, and
268 Department of Entomology
regulatory affairs of private sector and government arenas, as well as Heinz, Kevin, Professor
international agencies and foreign countries. Entomology
PHD, University of California, Riverside, 1989
The department occupies five floors of the Minnie Belle Heep Building
and nearby buildings that house the Entomology Research Laboratory, Johnston, J, Professor
the Biological Control Laboratory and Urban, Veterinary and Medical Entomology
Entomology. Texas A&M is only one of a select group of U.S. locations PHD, University of Arizona, 1972
for a federally approved quarantine laboratory. In addition, the department
houses the Rollins Urban and Structural Entomology Facility and the Knutson, Allen, Professor & Extension Specialist
Janice & John G. Thomas Honey Bee Facility. The department also Entomology
maintains three multi-room greenhouses. The Texas A&M University PHD, Texas A&M University, 1987
Insect Collection is housed in the Minnie Belle Heep Building. It is the
Medina, Raul, Associate Professor
largest and most actively growing arthropod collection in the Southwest,
Entomology
containing approximately three million specimens representing more
PHD, University of Maryland, College Park, 2005
than 45,000 identified species. Graduate students often work with
faculty located at 8 research and extension centers across Texas, each Merchant, Michael, Professor & Extension Specialist
addressing entomological issues unique to their particular geographic Entomology
region. PHD, Texas A&M University, 1989
Specific course requirements in entomology are dependent upon Oswald, John, Professor
previous training and professional experience. Students are expected to Entomology
demonstrate mastery in the core knowledge areas of 1) Insect Biodiversity, PHD, Cornell University, 1991
Systematics, and Insect Evolution; 2) Insect Ecology; 3) Insect Physiology,
Toxicology & Genetics; 4) Applied Entomology on their graduate degree Pietrantonio, Patricia, Professor
plans to be designed in consultation with their major advisor and advisory Entomology
committee. Prospective students are directed to the Department of PHD, University of California, Riverside, 1995
Entomology website for additional information.
Puckett, Robert, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Entomology
Faculty
Behmer, Spencer, Professor
Entomology Rangel Posada, Juliana, Assistant Professor
PHD, University of Arizona, 1998 Entomology
PHD, Cornell University, 2010
Bernal, Julio, Professor
Entomology Slotman, Michel, Associate Professor
PHD, University of California, Riverside, 1995 Entomology
PHD, Yale University, 2003
Brundage, Adrienne, Assistant Lecturer
Entomology Song, Hojun, Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2012 Entomology
PHD, The Ohio State University Columbus, OH, 2006
Coates, Craig, Instructional Associate Professor
Entomology Sword, Gregory, Professor
PHD, Australian National University, 1997 Entomology
PHD, University of Texas at Austin, 1998
Coulson, Robert, Professor
Entomology Tamborindeguy, Cecilia, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Georgia, 1969 Entomology
PHD, Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, 2004
Eubanks, Micky, Professor
Entomology Tarone, Aaron, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Maryland, College Park, 1997 Entomology
PHD, Michigan State University, 2007
Gold, Roger, Senior Professor
Entomology Teel, Pete, Professor
PHD, University of California-Berkeley, 1974 Entomology
Hamer, Gabriel, Assistant Professor
Entomology Tomberlin, Jeffery, Associate Professor
PHD, Michigan State University, 2008 Entomology
PHD, University of Georgia, 2001
269
Vargo, Edward, Professor 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20

Entomology submit thesis proposal working days prior to
PHD, University of Georgia, Athens, 1986 to the Office of the submission of the
Vinson, S, Professor Professional Studies. Examination.
Entomology Approved by: Advisory
PHD, Mississippi State University, 1965 committee, department
Wilson, Lloyd, Professor
Entomology
and OGAPS.
2
Woolley, James, Professor graduation fee. first week of the final
Entomology semester, see OGAPS
PHD, University of California, Riverside, 1983 calendar.
Zhu Salzman, Keyan, Professor
Entomology
Masters (if applicable) and
Master of Science in Entomology (p. 269) coursework are
complete.
Doctoral
Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology (p. 273) requirement. before or during final
Master of Science in Entomology semester.

Approved by: OGAPS.
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new 7 Submit request When: Must be
understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to to schedule final received by OGAPS at
pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. examination. least 10 working days
Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
Requirements Approved by: Advisory
Step Instruction Details committee, department
and OGAPS.
semester. Graduate advisor 8 Successfully complete When: The Report of
or chair of the final examination. the Final Examination
intercollegiate faculty. Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
1 the exam.
thesis defense. 9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS
Approved by: Advisory one approved final calendar for deadlines.
committee, department copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory
head or chair of the single PDF file (http:// committee, department
intercollegiate faculty, ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the
and Office of Graduate and submit signed intercollegiate faculty
and Professional approval form to the and OGAPS.
Studies (OGAPS). Office of Graduate and
1
270 Master of Science in Entomology
2
Complete the application for degree form via the student's Howdy responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee and for calling
portal. meetings at any other time considered desirable.
The Department of Entomology offers a thesis option Master of Science If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
degree in entomology. Within this research-based program, subject University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
matter areas include arthropod ecology, biological control, integrated pest the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
management, molecular biology, physiology, genetics and toxicology, securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
plant resistance, systematics, and urban, medical/veterinary, and forensic students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
entomology. Students come into the field of entomology with diverse campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
interests, science backgrounds and career goals. Students are able to Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
tailor their education and research interests for this degree program with Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
the help of their major advisor and advisory committees. member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
Specific course requirements in entomology are dependent upon of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
previous training and professional experience. Students are expected to year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
demonstrate mastery in the core knowledge areas of 1) Insect Biodiversity, beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
Systematics, and Insect Evolution; 2) Insect Ecology; 3) Insect Physiology, Dean.
Toxicology and Genetics; and 4) Applied Entomology on their graduate
degree plans to be designed in consultation with their major advisor If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
and advisory committee. Prospective students are directed to http:// extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
entomology.tamu.edu for additional information. in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper, and is
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 270) degree plan, the research proposal, the thesis and the final examination.
Degree Plan (p. 270) In addition, the committee as a group and as individual members are
Courses (p. 271) The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their
Thesis Option (p. 271) willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
Thesis Proposal (p. 272) academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
masse.

must be from the students major department (or intercollegiate faculty, A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document
if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must have Processing Submission System (http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu).
271
degree plan credit.
Transfer of Credit
(A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted 8. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
Studies website.
Extension and Certain Other Courses be uploaded to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website.
272 Master of Science in Entomology
be returned to the students department head (or chair of the completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse
intercollegiate faculty, if applicable). The manuscript must be themselves from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the
resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin graduate committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a
the thesis.
Non-Thesis Option
Residence (p. 272)
273
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full Step Instruction Details
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
later than 90 days
examination.
A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected requirements (if examination.
version of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional applicable), and
Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of coursework detailed on
a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time degree plan.
being awarded.
Foreign Languages examination. The
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree. preliminary examination
Application for Degree submitted to OGAPS 14
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation of the defense.
(p. 24) section. Approved by: Advisory
Doctor of Philosophy in head or chair of the
Entomology intercollegiate faculty,

and OGAPS.
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed 5 Submit proposal for When: No later than 20
to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or dissertation or record working days prior to
her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis of study to the Office the submission of the
for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter of Graduate and Request for the Final
of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent Professional Studies. Examination.
The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, head or intercollegiate
residence and technical requirements, although these must be met. faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
274 Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology
6 Complete residence When: Before Systematics, and Insect Evolution; 2) Insect Ecology; 3) Insect Physiology,
requirement. submitting request Toxicology and Genetics; and 4) Applied Entomology on their graduate
to schedule final oral degree plans to be designed in consultation with their major advisor
examination. and advisory committee. Prospective students are directed to http://
Approved by: OGAPS entomology.tamu.edu/ for additional information.
graduate fee. first week of the final Program Requirements
semester; see OGAPS
8 Submit request for When: Must be Student's Advisory Committee (p. 274)
permission to hold and received by OGAPS at Degree Plan (p. 275)
announce final oral least 10 working days Transfer of Credit (p. 275)
date. See OGAPS
calendar for deadlines. Examinations (p. 275)
Approved by: Advisory Preliminary Examination (p. 275)
committee, department Final Examination/Dissertation Defense (p. 277)
head or intercollegiate Dissertation (p. 278)
faculty chair, and
OGAPS. Students Advisory Committee
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
committee and OGAPS
students committee.
and submit a signed faculty chair, and The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
approval form to the Office of Graduate and advisory committee. Only graduate faculty members located on Texas
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. A&M University campuses may serve as chair of a students advisory
Professional Studies committee. Other Texas A&M University graduate faculty members
11 Graduate; arrange for For more information, located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not chair),
cap and gown. visit http:// with a member as the chair.
Note: Once formal coursework is complete, you must be continuously University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
registered until all degree requirements have been met. See Continuous the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
Registration Requirements (p. 25). securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
The Department of Entomology offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
entomology. Within this program, subject matter areas include arthropod Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
ecology, biological control, integrated pest management, molecular Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
biology, physiology, genetics and toxicology, plant resistance, systematics, member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
and urban, medical/veterinary, and forensic entomology. Students come separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
into the field of entomology with diverse interests, science backgrounds of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
and career goals. Students are able to tailor their education and research year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
interests for this degree program with the help of their major advisor and beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
advisory committees. Graduates from these programs have become Dean.
prominent leaders in entomological research, application, education, and
regulatory affairs of private sector and government arenas, as well as The committee members signatures on the degree plan indicate their
international agencies and foreign countries. willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
Specific course requirements in entomology are dependent upon concerning the student. Although individual committee members may
previous training and professional experience. Students are expected to be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign
demonstrate mastery in the core knowledge areas of 1) Insect Biodiversity, en masse. The chair of the committee, who usually has immediate
275
of study and the final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group for coursework submitted for transfer from any college or university must
and as individual members, is responsible for counseling the student be shown in semester credit hours, or equated to semester credit hours.
examination.
Studies.
to the final examination date. The examination shall be oral and written Through the preliminary examination, the students advisory committee
unless otherwise recommended by the students advisory committee should satisfy itself that the student has demonstrated the following
and approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The qualifications:
the students degree plan. Each member of the advisory committee is 1. a mastery of the subject matter of all fields in the program;
responsible for administering a written examination in his or her particular 2. an adequate knowledge of the literature in these fields and an ability to
field, unless he or she chooses to waive participation in this part of carry out bibliographical research.
Prior to scheduling the preliminary examination with the other committee stating specifically the reasons for such a mark.
members, the committee chair will review the eligibility criteria with the 3. forward the marked examination to the chair of the students advisory
student, using the Preliminary Examination Checklist to ensure the student committee within one week after the examination.
applies. The chair of the students advisory committee is responsible for making all
Student is registered at Texas A&M University for the semester or at or before the oral portion of the preliminary examination. A positive vote
summer term during which any portion of the preliminary examination by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissention is
may fall. If the entire examination falls between semesters, then the required to pass a student on his or her preliminary exam. A department
student must be registered for the term immediately preceding the or intercollegiate faculty can have a stricter requirement provided there
examination. is consistency within all degree programs within a department or an
An approved degree plan was on file with the Office of Graduate interdisciplinary degree program.
examination.
Students degree plan GPR is at least 3.000. and the Preliminary Examination checklist. Both forms must have the
All English language proficiency requirements have been satisfied. appropriate signatures. These forms should be submitted to the Office
All committee members have scheduled or waived the written portion of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
and agreed to attend the oral portion of the examination or have found scheduled preliminary examination.
committee chair.
The time span from the first written examination to the oral is no more After passing the required oral and written preliminary examinations for
than three weeks. (In cases of department-wide written examinations, the doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination
this criterion is not applicable.) The head of the students department for the degree within four calendar years. Otherwise, the student will be
(or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) has the authority to required to repeat the preliminary examination. Upon approval of the
approve a waiver of this criterion. students advisory committee, with no more than one member dissenting,
Once all requirements are met, departments or intercollegiate faculty may student who has failed the preliminary examination may be given one
announce the schedule of the written and oral parts of the examination. re-examination. Adequate time must be given to permit the student to
offered prior to the date scheduled for the preliminary examination. In the A student must be registered at Texas A&M University for a minimum
schedule of the written portion, all members of the students advisory of one semester credit hour in the semester or summer term in which
committee are to be included. they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination.
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examination.
chair.

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English language proficiency requirements, see the Admissions section Department of Horticultural
Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and Sciences
Head: D. Lineberger
99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees Graduate Advisor: P. Klein
according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with The graduate programs of the Department of Horticultural Sciences
legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, the number of hours for which are designed to prepare individuals for careers in research, teaching,
state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate extension and industry. Research-oriented programs in the areas of
for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M University and other fruit/nut/vegetable production and processing; ornamental horticulture/
universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit. nursery crops; post-harvest physiology; greenhouse/floriculture production,
marketing and economics; plant-microbe interactions; viticulture/enology;
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of genetics/genomics; and plant physiology are available to students.
nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100 Supporting work may be required in several related fields such as
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework. chemistry, biology, plant pathology, plant physiology, entomology, soils,
genetics, nutrition and agricultural engineering. The specific objective
A doctoral student at Texas A&M has seven years to complete his/her of the individual student will guide his or her committee in the choice of
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, courses from the departments mentioned above and others in special
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours cases. More information on specific programs and faculty can be found at
will be charged tuition at a rate equivalent to out-of-state tuition. Please http://hortsciences.tamu.edu/graduate-programs/.
students from other states and countries who currently are charged tuition Programs of study leading to the Master of Agriculture, Master of Science
at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are available.
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. Masters
Master of Agriculture in Horticulture (p. 279)
Master of Science in Horticulture (p. 282)
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall, Master of Science in Plant Breeding (p. 292)
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized Doctoral
for a doctoral level course is counted. Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture (p. 286)
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding (p. 296)
Degrees:
Master of Agriculture in
Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Horticulture
Microbiology The Master of Agriculture (MAgr) degree is designed for a student who
Genetics wants professional graduate training with a management orientation in
Toxicology agriculture, food and natural resources. It is intended to emphasize the
Nutrition Sciences problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to
Community Clinical Psychology benefit humanity, not as a research degree.
School Psychology
Veterinary Pathology An individual with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of
Clinical Psychology recognized standing, or a qualified Texas A&M University senior during
Counseling Psychology his/her last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to
Medical Sciences pursue the non-thesis degree of Master of Agriculture. The candidates
Health Services Research advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where necessary.
Epidemiology and Environmental Health The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree
Oral Biology candidates may gain such capabilities by completing a professional
280 Master of Agriculture in Horticulture
experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair
depending upon departmental requirements. during the interim period.
The degree may be earned in select academic departments of the College The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree
of Agriculture and Life Sciences. plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the
committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for
Program Requirements counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic
Program Requirements Professional Studies.
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 280) The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their
Degree Plan (p. 280) willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
Credit Requirement (p. 280) academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
masse.
Courses (p. 281)
Degree Plan
Students Advisory Committee The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will
than three members of the graduate faculty representative of the This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
students fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs Document Processing Submission System located on the website https://
of the advisory committee must be from the students department or ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate, and at least one or more of the
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the academic preparation. No changes can be made to the degree plan once
advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee the students Request for Final Examination is approved by the Office of
member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate Graduate and Professional Studies.
Transfer of Credit
Dean.
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit
in activities relating to an internship, professional paper and is registered hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from
281
the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent Final Examination
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the Studies Calendar. To be eligible to take the final examination, a students
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses on the degree plan and for all
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward courses completed at Texas A&M which are eligible to be applied to
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional a graduate degree, and no unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur
Studies. for any course listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade,
computing the GPR.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination.
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer nature, will be prepared by each student. The professional paper must
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward be submitted to the students advisory committee for approval prior to the
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the final examination. The final examination will cover all work taken on the
following limitations. degree plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or
3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent
plan:
Time Limit (p. 282)

Residence
282 Master of Science in Horticulture
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full submit thesis proposal working days prior to
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the to the Office of the submission of the
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along Graduate and Request for the Final
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Examination.
Professional Studies. Approved by: Advisory
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). head or chair of the
Time Limit and OGAPS.
2
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven 4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be graduation fee. first week of the final
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which semester, see OGAPS
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven calendar.
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may 5 Check to be sure When: Well before
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. degree program and submitting request
Foreign Languages are up to date and examination.
(if applicable) and
degree.
coursework are
complete.
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation requirement. before or during final
(p. 24) section. semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
Master of Science in Horticulture 7 Submit request When: Must be
deadlines.
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the the exam.
1
Submit a degree plan. the student's college committee and OGAPS.
and no later than 90 9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS
days prior to final oral or one approved final calendar for deadlines.
thesis defense. copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory
Approved by: Advisory single PDF file (http:// committee, department
committee, department ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the
head or chair of the and submit signed intercollegiate faculty
intercollegiate faculty, approval form to the and OGAPS.
and Office of Graduate Office of Graduate and
and Professional Professional Studies.
Studies (OGAPS).
1
283
2
masse.

284 Master of Science in Horticulture
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Science degree for
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method,
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines
Studies. for the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual,
computing the GPR.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, advisory committee and the head of the students major department (or
used.
285
pursuing.
Residence (p. 285)
Residence
the thesis.
286 Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture
programs, and no
later than 90 days
examination.
degree plan.
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation examination. the preliminary
(p. 24) section. examination. The
Doctor of Philosophy in results must have been
Horticulture weeks prior to the date
of the defense.
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed Approved by: Advisory
to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or committee, department
her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis head or chair of the
for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter intercollegiate faculty,
of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent and OGAPS.
For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM Professional Studies. Examination.
or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the Approved by: Advisory
degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has committee, department
completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S. head or intercollegiate
DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree faculty chair, and
plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. OGAPS.
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree requirement. submitting request
Step Instruction Details Approved by: OGAPS
1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first 7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the
intercollegiate graduate semester registration. graduate fee. first week of the final
advisor to plan course Approved by: semester; see OGAPS
semester.
287
date. See OGAPS
Degree Plan
examination.
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
289
examination.
faculty chair, and
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
committee.
Dissertation
deficiencies.
ogaps.tamu.edu.
291
Residence (p. 291)
Residence

Languages
(p. 25)
Time Limit
292 Master of Science in Plant Breeding
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. committee. deadline imposed by
1
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated Submit a degree plan. the student's college
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. and no later than 90
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall, thesis defense.
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters Approved by: Advisory
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized committee, department
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled head or chair of the
for a doctoral level course is counted. intercollegiate faculty,
and Professional
Degrees:
Studies (OGAPS).
Biomedical Sciences 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
Biochemistry submit thesis proposal working days prior to
Microbiology to the Office of the submission of the
Genetics Graduate and Request for the Final
Toxicology Professional Studies. Examination.
Nutrition Sciences Approved by: Advisory
Community Clinical Psychology committee, department
School Psychology head or chair of the
Veterinary Pathology intercollegiate faculty
Clinical Psychology and OGAPS.
Counseling Psychology 4
2
Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
Medical Sciences graduation fee. first week of the final
Health Services Research semester, see OGAPS
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences calendar.
Oral Biology
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours advisory committee to schedule final
Application for Degree all ELP requirements
(if applicable) and
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation coursework are
(p. 24) section. complete.
Master of Science in Plant requirement. before or during final
Breeding semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new 7 Submit request When: Must be
understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to to schedule final received by OGAPS at
pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. examination. least 10 working days
Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
Step Instruction Details committee, department
and OGAPS.
semester. Graduate advisor 8 Successfully complete When: The Report of
or chair of the final examination. the Final Examination
intercollegiate faculty. Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
293
1 Dean.
portal.
Courses (p. 294)
masse.
Degree Plan
Credit Requirement
fields of interest.
used.

Thesis Option
degree plan credit.
295
the thesis.
Non-Thesis Option
Residence (p. 295)
296 Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
later than 90 days
(OGAPS).
examination. The
of the defense.
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Approved by: Advisory
Breeding committee, department

and OGAPS.
297

semester; see OGAPS
students committee.
date. See OGAPS
Dean.
Degree Plan
examination.
Admissions.
299
examination.
committee chair.
examination.
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
date.
to OGAPS. date.
deficiencies.
301
graduate.

Time Limit (p. 301)
302 Department of Nutrition and Food Science
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of Sciences, Agricultural Economics, the School of Rural Public Health, and
nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100 Veterinary Integrative Biosciences.
Graduate training in Food Science is designed to provide advanced
A doctoral student at Texas A&M has seven years to complete his/her training in the basic sciences, processing technology, and engineering
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, processes related to the production, processing, distribution, or utilization
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours of food. Food sciences courses to strengthen the primary interest of the
will be charged tuition at a rate equivalent to out-of-state tuition. Please student are selected from those listed by the departments participating
note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as in the program. Areas of specialization include meat science, cereal
students from other states and countries who currently are charged tuition chemistry, horticultural sciences, engineering, food chemistry, food
at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT, microbiology, food safety, toxicology, and poultry science.
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. The graduate program in Nutrition offers the opportunity for advanced
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated studies in both human and animal nutrition. The program is designed to
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. allow students to build a strong research expertise in nutritional sciences
as well as obtain advanced knowledge of basic and practical nutrition.
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall, Participating faculty members have research programs that address
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters nutrient bioavailability, energy metabolism and performance, biochemical
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized interactions and molecular nutrition. Programs are also available in social
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled nutrition.
Courses of study lead to the Master of Agriculture, the Master of Science,
The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Courses for the degree program
Degrees: are selected from the various departments to serve the needs of the
graduate student. Questions about the graduate degrees in nutrition and
Biomedical Sciences food science can be directed to the graduate program coordinator at
Biochemistry kderuiter@tamu.edu.
Microbiology
Genetics For more information, see http://nfs.tamu.edu.
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences Faculty
Allred, Clinton, Associate Professor
School Psychology
Nutrition & Food Science
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2002
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology Awika, Joseph, Associate Professor
Medical Sciences Nutrition & Food Science
Health Services Research PHD, Texas A&M University, 2003
Epidemiology and Environmental Health Chapkin, Robert, Distinguished Professor
Oral Biology Nutrition & Food Science
Chew, Boon, Professor
Application for Degree Nutrition & Food Science
(p. 24) section. Creasy, Rebecca, Lecturer
Department of Nutrition and Food PHD, University of Florida, 2013
Science Guo, Shaodong, Associate Professor

Head: B. Chew PHD, Peking University, Bejing China, 1995
Graduate Advisor: K. de Ruiter Kubena, Karen, Professor

The graduate program in Nutrition and Food Science is administered PHD, Texas A&M University, 1982
by the Department of Nutrition and Food Science (B. Chew, Head),
and its membership includes faculty from Nutrition and Food Science, Murano, Elsa, Professor
Animal Science, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biological and Agricultural Nutrition & Food Science
Engineering, Health and Kinesiology, Horticultural Sciences, Poultry PHD, Virginia Tech, 1990
Science, Sociology, Soil and Crop Sciences, Wildlife and Fisheries
303
Murano, Peter, Associate Professor Program Requirements

PHD, Virginia Tech, 1989 NUTR 684 Professional Internship 1-16
Total Semester Credit Hours 1-16
Pillai, Suresh, Professor
PHD, University of Arizona, 1989 Master of Agriculture in Food
Sun, Yuxiang, Assistant Professor Science and Technology
PHD, University of Manitoba, Canada, 2016 The Master of Agriculture (MAgr) degree is designed for a student who
wants professional graduate training with a management orientation in
Talcott, Stephen, Professor agriculture, food and natural resources. It is intended to emphasize the
Nutrition & Food Science problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to
PHD, University of Arkansas, 2000 benefit humanity, not as a research degree.
Talcott, Susanne, Associate Professor An individual with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of
Nutrition & Food Science recognized standing, or a qualified Texas A&M University senior during
PHD, University of Florida, 2004 his/her last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to
Turner, Nancy, Research Professor advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where necessary.
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995 The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree
Wu, Chaodong, Associate Professor internship that is designed to provide meaningful, applied, practical
Nutrition & Food Science experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months
PHD, Beijing Medical University, 1998 depending upon departmental requirements.
Xie, Linglin, Assistant Professor The degree may be earned in select academic departments of the College
Nutrition & Food Science of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Masters
Master of Agricultural in Food Science and Technology (p. 303)
Master of Science in Food Science and Technology (p. 305) Student's Advisory Committee (p. 303)
Master of Science in Nutrition (p. 316) Degree Plan (p. 304)
Doctoral Transfer of Credit (p. 304)
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology (p. 309) Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition (p. 320) Courses (p. 304)
Certificates
Dietetic Internship Certificate (p. 303)
Dietetic Internship - Certificate the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
The Texas A&M Dietetic Internship is accredited with the Accreditation appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students
Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The program advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer
integrates knowledge gained in coursework and laboratories with intensive than three members of the graduate faculty representative of the
training in professional settings. A student gains experience in community students fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs
nutrition/outpatient, business/foodservice management, and clinical of the advisory committee must be from the students department or
dietetics. Major affiliating institutions include Baylor Scott and White intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate, and at least one or more of the
Memorial Hospital and Clinic and The Central Texas Veterans Health Care members must have an appointment to a department other than the
System. Upon completion of the program, a student is eligible to take the students major department.
registration examination to become a Registered Dietitian.
For more information, contact Karen S. Geismar, MS, RD, LD, CNSC; advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
Dietetic Internship Director, ksgeismar@tamu.edu member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
Please refer to the Texas A&M Dietetic Internship Web site at http://
nfs.tamu.edu/academics/dietetic-internship.
304 Master of Agriculture in Food Science and Technology
usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program, has Credit Requirement
calling meetings at any other time considered desirable. A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of Agriculture degree.
Approximately 12 credit hours are to be taken outside of the students
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the degree option.
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for Transfer of Credit
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
Dean. limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D,
in activities relating to an internship, professional paper and is registered F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing, or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit
during the interim period. hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from
The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree directly to the Office of Admissions.
plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the
committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of Graduate and conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
Professional Studies. at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their Studies.
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may computing the GPR.
masse. Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
Degree Plan
The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior following limitations.
degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
date of the final oral examination or thesis defense. transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
Document Processing Submission System located on the website https:// in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
the students Request for Final Examination is approved by the Office of
degree plan credit.
305
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate the scheduled examination date will be recorded as a failure. A student
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be may be given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. the masters degree and that must be within a time period that does not
A maximum of 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and A candidate for the Master of Agriculture degree does not qualify to
Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and petition for an exemption from his/her final examination.
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or Additional Requirements
400-level).
15 contact hours. Application for Degree (p. 305)
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas
Agriculture degree.
and Professional Studies. Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
Final Examination time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
Time Limit
Master of Science in Food Science
his or her exam. A department or interdisciplinary degree program can and Technology
306 Master of Science in Food Science and Technology

the exam.
thesis defense.
2
and OGAPS.
(if applicable) and
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
307
masse.
Studies.
computing the GPR.
308 Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
degree plan credit.
used.
309

the thesis.

required.
pursuing.
(p. 24) section.
Doctor of Philosophy in Food
Science and Technology
Residence (p. 309)
310 Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology
OGAPS.
examination.
semester; see OGAPS
semester.
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
date. See OGAPS
later than 90 days
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
faculty chair, and
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
applicable), and
committee and OGAPS
examination. The
and OGAPS.
311

Dean.

Admissions.
applies.
examination.
examination.
committee chair.
313
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
chair.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
deficiencies.
Residence (p. 314)
315

(p. 25)

Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
Medical Sciences
316 Master of Science in Nutrition
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours 6 Complete residence When: If applicable,
Application for Degree semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
(p. 24) section. 7 Submit request When: Must be
Master of Science in Nutrition examination. least 10 working days

OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree intercollegiate faculty,
Requirements and OGAPS.

Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
or chair of the
1 one approved final calendar for deadlines.
thesis defense.
3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20 1

to the Office of the submission of the 2
portal.
and OGAPS. Student's Advisory Committee (p. 316)
2
4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the Degree Plan (p. 317)
semester, see OGAPS
calendar.
Courses (p. 318)
coursework are
317
program option.
Credit Requirement
meetings at any other time considered desirable. is required for the thesis option Master of Science degree.
masse. Studies.

318 Master of Science in Nutrition
Extension and Certain Other Courses chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate), the student must submit
Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-
time thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services.
commencement, theses and dissertations are digitally stored and made
available through the Texas A&M Libraries.
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. A thesis that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will
degree plan credit. be returned to the students department head (or chair of the
Thesis Proposal
(research), 684 (Professional Internship) or SOPH 680 may be For the thesis option Master of Science degree, the student must
used. prepare a thesis proposal for approval by the advisory committee and the
Not more than 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) may be used. head of the major department or chair of the interdisciplinary faculty, if
used.
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing
15 contact hours.
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
and Professional Studies. must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take
Studies website.
319
Residence
program.

pursuing.
320 Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition
Foreign Languages 4 Complete the When: See steps

examination. The
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation results must have been
(p. 24) section. submitted to OGAPS 14
Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition of the defense.

and OGAPS.
of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent 5 Submit proposal for When: No later than 20
research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to dissertation or record working days prior to
express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages. of study to the Office the submission of the
The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, of Graduate and Request for the Final
residence and technical requirements, although these must be met. Professional Studies. Examination.
For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM committee, department
or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the head or intercollegiate
degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has faculty chair, and
completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S. OGAPS.
DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree 6 Complete residence When: Before
plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. requirement. submitting request
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree examination.
Requirements Approved by: OGAPS
Step Instruction Details graduate fee. first week of the final
1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first semester; see OGAPS
intercollegiate graduate semester registration. calendar for deadlines.
advisor to plan course Approved by: 8 Submit request for When: Must be
of study for first Graduate advisor. permission to hold and received by OGAPS at
semester. announce final oral least 10 working days
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the examination. before requested exam
committee. deadline imposed by date. See OGAPS
Submit a degree plan. the student's college calendar for deadlines.
or intercollegiate Approved by: Advisory
programs, and no committee, department
later than 90 days head or intercollegiate
prior to preliminary faculty chair, and
examination. OGAPS.
Approved by: Advisory 9 Successfully complete When: The Report of
committee, department final examination. the Final Examination
head or intercollegiate Form should be
faculty chair, and submitted to OGAPS
Office of Graduate and within 10 days following
Professional Studies the exam.
(OGAPS). Approved by: Advisory
3 Complete English When: Before committee and OGAPS
applicable), and
degree plan.
321
Degree Plan
examination.
Studies.
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
323
(OGAPS).
applicable), and
degree plan.
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
Dissertation
ogaps.tamu.edu.
325

candidacy.
(p. 25)
Time Limit
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
326 Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology
Veterinary Pathology Dickman, Martin, Professor

Clinical Psychology Plant Pathology & Microbiology
Counseling Psychology PHD, University of Hawaii, 1986
Medical Sciences
Health Services Research Ebbole, Daniel, Professor
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences Plant Pathology & Microbiology
Epidemiology and Environmental Health PHD, Purdue University, 1988
Oral Biology
Gonzalez, Carlos, Professor
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours Plant Pathology & Microbiology
PHD, University of Nebraksa - Lincoln, 1978
Application for Degree Gross, Dennis, Professor
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation Plant Pathology & Microbiology
(p. 24) section. PHD, University of California, Davis, 1976
Ireland-Stoddard, Kati, Instructional Assistant Professor

Department of Plant Pathology Plant Pathology & Microbiology
and Microbiology PHD, University of North Texas, 2012
Jo, Young-Ki, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist

http://plantpathology.tamu.edu
Plant Pathology & Microbiology
Head: Leland S. Pierson, III PHD, Ohio State University, 2005
Members of the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology direct the Kenerley, Charles, Professor
Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in plant pathology, Plant Pathology & Microbiology
plant-microbiology, plant-microbial genetics and physiology. Students PHD, North Carolina State Univ, 1983
interact with dynamic faculty members to perform cutting edge research
Kolomiets, Mikhailo, Professor
on all aspects of plant health and plant disease, including on the molecular
basis of pathogenicity and the microbial and plant factors that affect
virulence, Students perform their research on and off campus as required.
Magill, Clint, Professor
A competent command of the English language is required. For complete
information on the options available, prospective students should contact
the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology.
Pierson, Leland, Professor
The Department offers a Master of Science and Doctorate in Plant
Pathology and Microbiology.
PHD, Washinton State University, 1986
Plant Pathology Scholthof, Herman, Professor

Plant pathology is the science of plant diseases, their nature, causal Plant Pathology & Microbiology
agents and interrelated phenomena. The major objectives concern the PHD, University of Kentucky, 1990
scientific training of professional phytopathologists. Emphasis is placed on
Scholthof, Karenbeth, Professor
the fundamental and practical concepts associated with plant health and
disease and pathology and the conceptual schemes of fungal, bacterial,
PHD, University of Kentucky, 1989
viral, nematological, mycoplasmal and physiogenic diseases. In addition,
facilities are available for research in most phases including physiology Shan, Libo, Associate Professor
of parasitism, host-parasite relationships, genetics of host resistance, Plant Pathology & Microbiology
genetics of pathogen variation and variability, genetics of host-pathogen- PHD, Kansas State University, 2003
hyperparasite populations, ecology of soil-borne pathogens, etiology and
epidemiology of plant diseases, nematology, virology, phytotherapeutics Shaw, Brian, Associate Professor
and clinical phytopathology. Plant Pathology & Microbiology
Faculty
Shim, Won-Bo, Professor
Appel, David, Professor & Extension Specialist Plant Pathology & Microbiology
Plant Pathology & Microbiology PHD, Purdue University, 2000
PHD, Virginia Tech, 1980
Wilkinson, Heather, Professor
Defigueiredo, Paul, Associate Professor Plant Pathology & Microbiology
Plant Pathology & Microbiology PHD, Binghamton University, 1996
327
Yuan, Shuhua, Associate Professor 5 Check to be sure When: Well before

Plant Pathology & Microbiology degree program and submitting request
PHD, University of Tennessee, 2007 advisory committee to schedule final
Masters all ELP requirements
(if applicable) and
Master of Science in Plant Pathology (p. 327)
coursework are
Doctoral complete.
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology (p. 331) 6 Complete residence When: If applicable,
Master of Science in Plant semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
Pathology 7 Submit request When: Must be
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
and OGAPS.
Form should be
or chair of the
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
1 Approved by: Advisory
thesis defense.
and Professional
Studies (OGAPS).
Graduate and Request for the Final 1
Approved by: Advisory 2
committee, department Complete the application for degree form via the student's Howdy
head or chair of the portal.
and OGAPS. Program Requirements
2
semester, see OGAPS Student's Advisory Committee (p. 328)
calendar. Degree Plan (p. 328)
Courses (p. 329)
328 Master of Science in Plant Pathology
masse.

329
Studies website.
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for intercollegiate faculty, if applicable). The manuscript must be
degree plan credit. resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin
following categories: For the thesis option Master of Science degree, the student must
Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691 prepare a thesis proposal for approval by the advisory committee and the
(research), 684 (Professional Internship) or SOPH 680 may be head of the major department or chair of the interdisciplinary faculty, if
used. applicable. This proposal must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and
used.
330 Master of Science in Plant Pathology
Residence (p. 330)
the thesis.
the semester the final examination is administered (unless he/she holds All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
an assistantship). For specific final examination requirements, a student consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
should check the program requirements for the degree which he/she is considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
pursuing. it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected
made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate version of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional
and Professional Studies. Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of
331

examination. The
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant of the defense.

Pathology committee, department
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed intercollegiate faculty,
to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or and OGAPS.
examination.
Approved by: OGAPS
Step Instruction Details semester; see OGAPS
intercollegiate graduate semester registration. 8 Submit request for When: Must be
advisor to plan course Approved by: permission to hold and received by OGAPS at
of study for first Graduate advisor. announce final oral least 10 working days
semester. examination. before requested exam
date. See OGAPS
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
faculty chair, and
later than 90 days
OGAPS.
examination. 9 Successfully complete When: The Report of
Approved by: Advisory final examination. the Final Examination
committee, department Form should be
head or intercollegiate submitted to OGAPS
faculty chair, and within 10 days following
Office of Graduate and the exam.
Professional Studies Approved by: Advisory
(OGAPS). committee and OGAPS

applicable), and
degree plan.
332 Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology
Degree Plan
examination.
Studies.
333
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
(OGAPS).
applicable), and
degree plan.
335
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
Dissertation
ogaps.tamu.edu.

candidacy.
(p. 25)
Time Limit
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
337
Veterinary Pathology Berghman, Luc, Associate Professor

Clinical Psychology Poultry Science
Counseling Psychology PHD, University of Leuven, Belgium, 1987
Medical Sciences
Health Services Research Caldwell, David, Professor
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences Poultry Science
Epidemiology and Environmental Health PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997
Oral Biology
Carey, John, Professor
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours Poultry Science
Application for Degree Coufal, Craig, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation Poultry Science
(p. 24) section. PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005
Duong, Tri, Associate Professor

Department of Poultry Science Poultry Science
Head: D. J. Caldwell
Lee, Jason, Associate Professor
Graduate Advisors: C. Alvarado, L. Berghman
Poultry Science
Continual growth in the poultry industry increases the need for technical PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006
knowledge in the various fields of science needed for a successful poultry
Pillai, Suresh, Professor
business. In no field of agriculture is an understanding of the fundamental
Poultry Science
and applied sciences more marketable or more rewarding than in the
PHD, University of Arizona, 1989
modern intensive production of poultry meat and eggs. Because the bird
is the basis for the departments graduate program, additional areas Reddy, Sanjay, Professor
of interest include exotic and wildlife species as well as cellular and Poultry Science
molecular studies using avian models. A major objective of the department PHD, University of Maryland, College Park, 1994
is to offer training for work in research, teaching, extension or industrial
operations. We also strive to bridge the gap in both directions between Walzem, Rosemary, Professor
courses in fundamental biochemistry, genetics, physiology and economics Poultry Science
and their practical application to the production of poultry and the care of PHD, University of California, Davis, 1987
all avian species.
Masters
The department offers graduate studies leading to the Master of
Agriculture (traditional and online), Master of Science and Doctor of Master of Agriculture in Poultry Science (p. 337)
Philosophy degrees. In addition to a major in poultry science, students Master of Science in Poultry Science (p. 340)
may pursue majors through many intercollegiate faculties including
nutrition, food science and technology, and genetics. Faculty expertise Doctoral
exists for study in genetics, reproduction, nutrition, biochemistry,
Doctor of Philosophy in Poultry Science (p. 344)
physiology, environment, management, microbiology, processing and
marketing for all commercially-important species. The faculty are also Master of Agriculture in Poultry
actively involved in many of these disciplines for other avian species and
in the pursuit of basic cellular and molecular knowledge. Science
Faculty The Master of Agriculture (MAgr) degree is designed for a student who
wants professional graduate training with a management orientation in
Alvarado, Christine, Associate Professor agriculture, food and natural resources. It is intended to emphasize the
Poultry Science problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2001 benefit humanity, not as a research degree.
Archer, Gregory, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist An individual with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of
Poultry Science recognized standing, or a qualified Texas A&M University senior during
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005 his/her last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to
Athrey, Giridhar, Assistant Professor
Poultry Science
PHD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2009 The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree
Bailey, Christopher, Professor
Poultry Science
338 Master of Agriculture in Poultry Science
experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
depending upon departmental requirements. extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
The degree may be earned in select academic departments of the College for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing,
of Agriculture and Life Sciences. that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair
The Master of Agriculture in Poultry Science is also available via distance
education. For more information regarding the online version of this The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree
degree, please visit http://posc.tamu.edu/academics/distance-education/ plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the
Program Requirements counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic
Credit Requirement (p. 338) academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
Courses (p. 339) masse.
Degree Plan
Students Advisory Committee The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will
department or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable, concerning to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary
appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer date of the final oral examination or thesis defense.
ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate, and at least one or more of the
the students Request for Final Examination is approved by the Office of
Credit Requirement
Transfer of Credit
University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades (A
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for
Dean. transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D,
339
Final Examination
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward Studies Calendar. To be eligible to take the final examination, a students
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses on the degree plan and for all
Studies. courses completed at Texas A&M which are eligible to be applied to
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in for any course listed on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade,
computing the GPR. the student must repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, been completed with the exception of those hours for which the student
Extension and Certain Other Courses is registered. Additionally, all English language proficiency requirements
must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination.
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward A professional paper, which is a scholarly report of a problem solving
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the nature, will be prepared by each student. The professional paper must
following limitations. be submitted to the students advisory committee for approval prior to the
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for degree plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total both. The examination is conducted by the students advisory committee
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply. as finally constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate faculty
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor,
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were from the proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at his or her exam. A department or interdisciplinary degree program can
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency within all degree
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student programs within a department or interdisciplinary program.
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted
degree plan credit. to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate examination which is not completed and reported as satisfactory to the
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. the scheduled examination date will be recorded as a failure. A student
3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent may be given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for
of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree the masters degree and that must be within a time period that does not
plan: extend beyond the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are
A maximum of 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the
A maximum of 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the
Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and student is currently enrolled.
Up to 3 hours of 693 (Professional Studies). A candidate for the Master of Agriculture degree does not qualify to
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). petition for an exemption from his/her final examination.
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least Residence (p. 340)
15 contact hours. Time Limit (p. 340)
7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used. Foreign Languages (p. 340)
8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. Application for Degree (p. 340)
340 Master of Science in Poultry Science
Residence 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the

A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas 1
A&M University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of and no later than 90
Agriculture degree. days prior to final oral or
thesis defense.
and Professional
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). Studies (OGAPS).
Time Limit submit thesis proposal working days prior to
and OGAPS.
Foreign Languages 2
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Agriculture graduation fee. first week of the final
degree. semester, see OGAPS
calendar.
Application for Degree 5 Check to be sure When: Well before
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation degree program and submitting request
(p. 24) section. advisory committee to schedule final
Master of Science in Poultry all ELP requirements

(if applicable) and
Science coursework are
complete.
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new 6 Complete residence When: If applicable,
understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to requirement. before or during final
pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree 7 Submit request When: Must be
Requirements to schedule final received by OGAPS at
Step Instruction Details before exam date. See
1 Meet with departmental When: Before first OGAPS calendar for
graduate advisor to plan semester registration. deadlines.
course of study for first Approved by: Approved by: Advisory
semester. Graduate advisor committee, department
or chair of the head or chair of the
intercollegiate faculty. intercollegiate faculty,
and OGAPS.
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
341
1 Dean.
portal.
Courses (p. 342)
masse.
Degree Plan
Credit Requirement
342 Master of Science in Poultry Science
fields of interest.
used.

Thesis Option
degree plan credit.
343
the thesis.
Non-Thesis Option
Residence (p. 343)
344 Doctor of Philosophy in Poultry Science
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
later than 90 days
(OGAPS).
examination. The
of the defense.
Doctor of Philosophy in Poultry Approved by: Advisory
Science committee, department

and OGAPS.
345

semester; see OGAPS
students committee.
date. See OGAPS
Dean.
Degree Plan
examination.
Admissions.
347
examination.
committee chair.
examination.
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
date.
to OGAPS. date.
deficiencies.
349
graduate.

Time Limit (p. 349)
350 Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of community and tourism developments, and the natural resource base.
nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100 The curriculum has five main areas of emphasis: recreation and park
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework. administration; recreation and natural resources management; tourism;
community development; and youth development. The first emphasis
A doctoral student at Texas A&M has seven years to complete his/her deals primarily with the public sector, while the third deals primarily
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, with the private sector. Recreation and natural resource management,
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours community development, and youth development involves both sectors.
note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as Graduate study in these areas is interdisciplinary. Cooperative
students from other states and countries who currently are charged tuition relationships exist with a wide range of outstanding graduate-level
at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT, programs in the University. This provides students with an opportunity to
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of structure an individualized program of study in the field of their choice.
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. Courses selected within the department and in supporting fields are
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated designed to serve the individual needs of students interested in teaching,
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. public service, research, and administration of recreation, park, community
and tourism developments.
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters The Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences offers courses
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized of study leading to the Master of Recreation and Resources Development;
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled Master of Natural Resources Development; Master of Science (thesis
for a doctoral level course is counted. and non-thesis) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in recreation, park
and tourism sciences. The MRRD is a professional degree with a major
The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral in Recreation and Resources Development for those who are already
Degrees: working in or anticipate a career in professional service. The MNRD with a
major in Natural Resources Development is identical in intent and general
Biomedical Sciences
requirements to those for the MRRD; however, more emphasis is placed
Biochemistry
on undertaking an interdisciplinary mix of coursework from other natural
Microbiology
resources programs at Texas A&M University. The MS thesis degree
Genetics
prepares students for advanced graduate study at the PhD level, which
Toxicology
often leads to a career in university research and teaching. The MS non-
Nutrition Sciences
thesis degree emphasizes professional development. It includes additional
courses in the students selected field instead of a thesis. Non-thesis
School Psychology
MRRD, MNRD and MS students may elect a professional internship.
Clinical Psychology
Faculty
Medical Sciences Crompton, John, Distinguished Professor
Health Services Research Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences PHD, Texas A&M University, 1977
Oral Biology Durko, Angela, Lecturer
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014
Application for Degree Ellis, Gary, Professor

For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation PHD, North Texas State University, 1983
(p. 24) section.
Enoh, Linda, Lecturer
Department of Recreation, Park Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc
and Tourism Sciences
Gramann, James, Professor
http://rpts.tamu.edu Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1980
Head: G. D. Ellis
Harrist, Christopher, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Graduate Advisor: J. F. Petrick Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc
Graduate course offerings in the Department of Recreation, Park and
Tourism Sciences are designed to generate and disseminate knowledge Heo, Jinmoo, Associate Professor
concerning the development, management and sustainable use of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc
recreation, park, community, and tourism resources and opportunities. The PHD, Indiana University, 2007
focus of the program is on the relationships between people, recreational,
351
Hodges, Louis, Associate Professor Master of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc (p. 357)
PHD, Texas A&M Univerisity, 1971
Doctoral
Jamal, Tazim, Associate Professor
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc Doctor of Philosophy in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
PHD, University of Calgary, 1998 (p. 361)
Kaiser, Ronald, Professor

Certificates
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc Certificate in Community Development (p. 351)
MS, Michigan State University, 1970
Community Development -
Kyle, Gerard, Professor
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc Certificate
PHD, Pennsylvania State University, 2001
The Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences offers this
Martz, Jill, Executive Professor transcripted certificate through its Program in Rural Sociology and
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc Community Studies. This twelve-hour certificate program provides
PHD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2004 a student with an understanding of the principles and processes of
community development. It addresses issues of decision making and
Matarrita Cascante, David, Associate Professor leadership, human organization and communication, institutional capacity
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc and enhancement, and resource mobilization and management. It also
PHD, Pennsylvania State University, 2008 gives attention to special populations in development processes and
outcomes. The program is available to students pursuing any graduate
Outley, Corliss, Associate Professor
degree at Texas A&M University and who meet enrollment criteria. For
more information contact the Graduate Coordinator in the Department of
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences or the Leader of the Program in
Petrick, James, Professor Rural Sociology and Community Studies.
PHD, Clemson University, 1999 Program Requirements
Schuett, Michael, Associate Professor Core Courses
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc RPTS 603 Financing and Marketing Park and Recreation 3
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, 1991 Resources
RPTS 604 Principles of Community and Community 3
Scott, David, Professor Development
RPTS 605 Community Organization 3
Other Approved Courses
Shafer, C, Professor Select one course from the Other Approved Courses list 3
PHD, Clemson University, 1993
Stronza, Amanda, Associate Professor Other Approved Courses

Other Approved Courses in the College Agriculture and Life
Sciences Relevant to the Certificate
Thomas, John, Lecturer AGEC 603 Land Economics 3
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc AGEC 605 Rural Real Estate Appraisal and Organization 3
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1979 RENR 660/ Environmental Impact Analysis for Renewable 3
ESSM 672 Natural Resources
Walker, Jamie, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc RPTS 609 Social, Economic and Cultural Issues in Outdoor 3
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008 Recreation and Natural Resources
RPTS 666 Parks, Tourism and the Natural Environment 3
Wu, Yi-Ju, Assistant Lecturer Approved Courses outside the College of Agriculture and Life
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sc Sciences Relevant to the Certificate
PHD, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2015
ARCH 676 Survey of Human Behavior and Design 3
Masters EHRD 605 Principles and Practices of Leadership in Human 3

Resource Development
Master of Natural Resources Development (p. 352) GEOG 616 Urban Geography 3
Master of Recreation and Resources Development (p. 354) GEOG 619 Human Impact on the Environment 3
GEOG 660 Applications in GIS 3
HLTH 631 Community and Public Health 3 an appointment to a department other than the students major
LDEV 671 Sustainable Development 3 department.
PLAN 610 Structure and Function of Urban Settlements 3 The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
PLAN 626 Advanced GIS in Landscape Architecture and 3 advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
Urban Planning member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
PLAN 656 Housing and Community 3 faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may
SOCI 667 Seminar in Race and Ethnic Relations 3 serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty
SOCI 687 Seminar in Rural Sociology 3
not chair) with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who
Master of Natural Resources the responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee, and for
Development in Natural calling meetings at any other time considered desirable.
Resources Development If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
The Master of Natural Resources Development (MNRD) degree is the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
designed for a student who wants professional graduate training with a securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
management orientation in natural resources. It is intended to emphasize students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
the problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
benefit humanity, not as a research degree. Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
Individuals with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
recognized standing, or qualified Texas A&M University seniors during separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
their last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to pursue of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
the non-thesis degree of Master of Natural Resources Development. The year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
candidates advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
necessary. Dean.
The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
candidates may gain such capabilities by completing a professional extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
internship that is designed to provide meaningful, applied, practical in activities relating to an internship or record of study and is registered
experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months for 684 or 693 courses, the student may request, in writing, that the
depending upon departmental requirements. department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair during the
interim period.
The degree may be earned in the Departments of Ecosystem Science
and Management, Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, and Wildlife The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree
and Fisheries Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the
It is possible for working professionals to earn this degree via distance committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for
education. counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic
90 days prior to the date of the final oral examination.
department concerning appointment of the chair of his or her advisory This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
committee. The students advisory committee for the masters degree Document Processing Submission System located on the website https://
will consist of no fewer than three members of the graduate faculty ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
one of the co-chairs of the advisory committee must be from the students Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
department, and at least one or more of the members must have petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct
353
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
or Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of Natural Resources considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
Development degree. Approximately 12 credit hours are to be taken 3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent
outside of the students degree option. of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree
plan:
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at A maximum of 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and
at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international institution with 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
a final grade of B or greater might be considered for transfer credit if, at 400-level).
the time the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted for 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
host institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding section week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
apply. Coursework in which no formal grades are given or in which 15 contact hours.
grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for example, 7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used.
CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Courses 8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
appearing on the degree plan with grades of D, F or U may not be
absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research or the equivalent
is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for transfer from any Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
college or university must be shown in semester credit hours or equated the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
to semester credit hours. An official transcript from the university at which and Professional Studies.
Admissions. Final Examination
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward must be notified in writing of any cancellations. To be eligible to
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional take the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for
Studies. courses on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur for any course listed on
computing the GPR. the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must repeat
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed with the
Extension and Certain Other Courses exception of those hours for which the student is registered. Additionally,
all English language proficiency requirements must be satisfied prior to
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer scheduling the examination. Master of Natural Resources Development
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward degree candidates do not qualify to petition for an exemption from their
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the final examination.
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination.
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply. Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved of the scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be may be given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were the masters degree and that must be within a time period that does not
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas extend beyond the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the
354 Master of Recreation and Resources Development
semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the Application for Degree
A professional paper, which is a scholarly report of a problem solving (p. 24) section.
Master of Recreation and
degree plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or Resources Development
as formally constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate The Master of Recreation and Resources Development (MRRD)
faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor, degree is designed for a student who wants professional graduate training
attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the with a management orientation in recreation resources. It is intended to
questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the emphasize the problem solving skills involved in the use of science and
proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee technology to benefit humanity, not as a research degree.
with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her
exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is Individuals with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of
consistency within all degree programs within a department. recognized standing, or qualified Texas A&M University seniors during
their last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to
Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the pursue the non-thesis degree of Master of Recreation and Resources
committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Development. The candidates advisory committee shall specify
Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been prerequisite work where necessary.
and Professional Studies. The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree
Additional Requirements depending upon departmental requirements.
Residence (p. 354) The degree may be earned in the Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Time Limit (p. 354) department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Residence
University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Natural
Resources Development degree. Credit Requirements (p. 355)
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full Courses (p. 355)
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
department concerning appointment of the chair of his or her advisory
Time Limit committee. The students advisory committee for the masters degree
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven will consist of no fewer than three members of the graduate faculty
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be representative of the students fields of study and research. The chair or
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which one of the co-chairs of the advisory committee must be from the students
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven department, and at least one or more of the members must have
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may an appointment to a department other than the students major
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. department.
Foreign Languages advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
A foreign language is not required for the Master of Natural Resources member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
Development degree. faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may
355
usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program, has Credit Requirement
calling meetings at any other time considered desirable. A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of Recreation and
Resources Development degree. Approximately 12 credit hours are to be
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the taken outside of the students degree option.
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for Transfer of Credit
securing a current member of the University Graduate Committee Faculty,
from the students academic program and located near the Texas A&M A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
University campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
Department Head or Chair of intercollegiate faculty may request in writing of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
to the Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
faculty member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken in residence
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international institution with
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for up to one a final grade of B or greater, might be considered for transfer credit if,
year. The student should be near completion of the degree. Extensions at the time the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status
Dean. at the host institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding
section apply. Coursework in which no formal grades are given or
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit.
in activities relating to an internship or record of study and is registered for Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D, F or U may not
courses such as 684 or 693, the student may request, in writing, that the be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research or the equivalent
department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair during the is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for transfer from any
interim period. college or university must be shown in semester credit hours or equated
to semester credit hours. An official transcript from the university at which
The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree the transfer coursework was taken must be sent directly to the Office of
plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the Admissions.
counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of Graduate and for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
Professional Studies. conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the Registrar
The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire Studies.
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en computing the GPR.
masse.
Degree Plan Extension and Certain Other Courses
The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
to the deadline imposed by the students college, and no later than following limitations.
This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
Document Processing Submission System located on the website https:// hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply.
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
degree plan credit.
356 Master of Recreation and Resources Development
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate degree plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be both. The examination is conducted by the students advisory committee
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. as formally constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate
3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor,
of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the
plan: questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the
A maximum of 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee
exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is
consistency within all degree programs within a department.
400-level).
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other and Professional Studies.
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least Additional Requirements
15 contact hours.
7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used. Additional Requirements
8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. Residence (p. 356)
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. Time Limit (p. 356)
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by Foreign Languages (p. 356)
the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate Application for Degree (p. 356)
Residence
Final Examination A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas
The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each A&M University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Recreation and Resources Development degree.
must be notified in writing of any cancellations. To be eligible to Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
take the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
courses on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
A&M which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and no student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur for any course listed on with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must repeat Professional Studies.
Time Limit
scheduling the examination. A candidate for the Master of Recreation All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
and Resources Development degree does not qualify to petition for an consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
exemption from the final examination. considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination.
Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to Foreign Languages
the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days
of the scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student A foreign language is not required for the Master of Recreation and
may be given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for Resources Development degree.
extend beyond the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are Application for Degree
excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the (p. 24) section.

357
Master of Science in Recreation, 7 Submit request

to schedule final
When: Must be
Park and Tourism Sciences examination. least 10 working days
Requirements
and OGAPS.
1
1
2
and OGAPS.
2 Student's Advisory Committee (p. 357)
semester, see OGAPS Credit Requirements (p. 358)
advisory committee to schedule final Thesis Option (p. 359)
are up to date and examination. Thesis Proposal (p. 359)
(if applicable) and
coursework are
complete.
requirement. before or during final After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
semester. the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
Approved by: OGAPS. department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) concerning
358 Master of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Dean.
masse.
359
used.
15 contact hours.
360 Master of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
program.

361

preliminary
When: See steps
for completing
Recreation, Park and Tourism examination. the preliminary
examination. The
Sciences preliminary examination
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
Requirements
Step Instruction Details requirement. submitting request
1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first to schedule final oral
intercollegiate graduate semester registration. examination.
advisor to plan course Approved by: Approved by: OGAPS
of study for first Graduate advisor. 7 Apply for degree; pay When: During the
semester. graduate fee. first week of the final
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the semester; see OGAPS
committee. deadline imposed by calendar for deadlines.
Submit a degree plan. the student's college 8 Submit request for When: Must be
or intercollegiate permission to hold and received by OGAPS at
programs, and no announce final oral least 10 working days
later than 90 days examination. before requested exam
prior to preliminary date. See OGAPS
examination. calendar for deadlines.
Approved by: Advisory Approved by: Advisory
committee, department committee, department
head or intercollegiate head or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and faculty chair, and
Office of Graduate and OGAPS.
Professional Studies 9 Successfully complete When: The Report of
(OGAPS). final examination. the Final Examination
3 Complete English When: Before Form should be
Language Proficiency preliminary submitted to OGAPS
requirements (if examination. within 10 days following
applicable), and the exam.
coursework detailed on Approved by: Advisory
degree plan. committee and OGAPS
362 Doctor of Philosophy in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Degree Plan
examination.
Studies.
363
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
(OGAPS).
applicable), and
degree plan.
365
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
Dissertation
ogaps.tamu.edu.

candidacy.
(p. 25)
Time Limit
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
367
Veterinary Pathology Baumann, Paul, Professor & Extension Specialist

Clinical Psychology Soil & Crop Sciences
Counseling Psychology PhD, Texas Tech University, 1981
Medical Sciences
Health Services Research Boellstorff, Diane, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences Soil & Crop Sciences
Epidemiology and Environmental Health PhD, University of California, 1991
Oral Biology
Chandler, James, Senior Professor
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours Soil & Crop Sciences
Application for Degree Cralle, Harry, Associate Professor
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation Soil & Crop Sciences
(p. 24) section. PHD, University of Minnesota, 1979
Deng, Youjun, Associate Professor

Department of Soil and Crop Soil & Crop Sciences
Sciences PHD, Texas A&M University, 2001
Dozier, Monty, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist

http://soilcrop.tamu.edu
Soil & Crop Sciences
Head: D. D. Baltensperger PHD, Texas A&M University, 1999
Graduate Advisor: C. W. Smith Feagley, Sam, Professor & Extension Specialist

The graduate programs of the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 1979
are designed to prepare individuals for careers in research, teaching,
extension and industry, and management of agronomic enterprises. Finlayson, Scott, Associate Professor
Agronomy, food science and technology, genetics, molecular and Soil & Crop Sciences
environmental plant sciences, plant breeding, soil science, and water PHD, University of Calgary, 1994
management and hydrological science are majors available to students.
Fromme, Daniel, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
Research-oriented programs in agronomy, food science and technology, Soil & Crop Sciences
genetics, plant breeding, molecular and environmental plant sciences, soil PHD, Texas A&M University, 2007
science, and water management and hydrological science lead to the MS
Gentry, Terry, Associate Professor
or PhD degree in these fields. There is no language requirement at the MS
or PhD level. Members of the faculty have expertise in cereal chemistry,
crop breeding, crop physiology, environmental agronomy, cytogenetics,
plant physiology, protein chemistry, environmental soil science, soil Hague, Steven, Associate Professor
chemistry, soil fertility, soil genesis and classification, soil microbiology, Soil & Crop Sciences
soil mineralogy, soil physics, soil-plant-water relations, turfgrass science, PHD, Texas A&M University, 2000
weed science and water microbiology. Recipients of the MS and PhD
degrees may obtain a research-, teaching-industry- or extension-oriented Hays, Dirk, Professor
position upon graduation. Soil & Crop Sciences
PHD, University of Calgary, 1997
Multidisciplinary programs can be arranged with other academic
departments in the University. Heilman, James, Professor
Faculty PHD, Kansas State University, 1977
Aitkenhead, Jacqueline, Associate Professor Herrman, Timothy, Professor

Soil & Crop Sciences Soil & Crop Sciences
PHD, University of New Hampshie, 2000 DVM, The University of Idaho, 1977
Awika, Joseph, Associate Professor Hons, Frank, Senior Scientist

Bagavathiannan, Muthukumar, Assistant Professor Ibrahim, Amir, Professor

PHD, University of Manitoba, Canada, 2009 PHD, Colorado State University, 1998
368 Master of Science in Agronomy
Jessup, Russell, Assistant Professor Smith, C, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005 PHD, University of Tennessee, 1974
McFarland, Mark, Professor & Extension Specialist Stelly, David, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1988 PHD, University of Wisconsin - madison, 1983
McInnes, Kevin, Professor Thomson, Michael, Professor

PHD, Kansas State University, 1985 PHD, Cornell University, 2002
Morgan, Cristine, Professor Wherley, Benjamin, Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Wisconsin, 2003 PHD, North Carolina State University, 2008
Morgan, Gaylon, Professor & Extension Specialist White, Richard, Professor

MS, Texas A&M University, 1998 PHD, Virginia Tech, 1985
Murray, Seth, Associate Professor Zhang, Hongbin, Professor

PHD, Cornell University, 2008 PHD, University of California, Davis, 1990
Neely, Clark, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist Masters

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2013 Master of Science in Agronomy (p. 368)
Master of Science in Plant Breeding (p. 378)
Neely, Haly, Assistant Professor
Master of Science in Soil Science (p. 389)
Doctoral
Rajan, Nithya, Assistant Professor Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy (p. 372)
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding (p. 382)
Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science (p. 393)
Rathore, Keerti, Professor
Soil & Crop Sciences Certificates
PHD, Imperial College London, 1981
Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Science in Food Systems
Redmon, Larry, Professor & Extension Specialist
Master of Science in Agronomy
Rooney, Lloyd, Senior Professor understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
Soil & Crop Sciences pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
Rooney, William, Professor Requirements
MS, Texas A&M University, 1989 Step Instruction Details
Schnell, Ronnie, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Schwab, Arthur, Professor or chair of the
Soil & Crop Sciences intercollegiate faculty.
Septiningsih, Endang, Assistant Professor

369
1
Studies (OGAPS).
1
2
and OGAPS.
coursework are
and OGAPS.
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
370 Master of Science in Agronomy
masse. Studies.

Credit Requirement
371
used.
used.
372 Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy
the thesis.
pursuing.
Doctor of Philosophy in
Agronomy
Residence (p. 372)
Continuous Registration (p. 372) her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis
Time Limit (p. 372) for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter
Residence
373
examination. OGAPS.
Language Proficiency preliminary 10 Upload one approved When: See OGAPS
requirements (if examination. final copy of the calendar for deadlines.
applicable), and dissertation or record of Approved by: Advisory
coursework detailed on study as a single pdf file committee, department
degree plan. (http://ogaps.tamu.edu) head or intercollegiate
4 Complete the When: See steps and submit a signed faculty chair, and
preliminary for completing approval form to the Office of Graduate and
examination. the preliminary Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
examination. The Professional Studies
preliminary examination 11 Graduate; arrange for For more information,
results must have been cap and gown. visit http://
submitted to OGAPS 14 graduation.tamu.edu.
of the defense. Note: Once formal coursework is complete, you must be continuously
Approved by: Advisory registered until all degree requirements have been met. See Continuous
committee, department Registration Requirements (p. 25).
and OGAPS.
5 Submit proposal for When: No later than 20 Program Requirements
dissertation or record working days prior to Student's Advisory Committee (p. 374)
Professional Studies. Examination. Transfer of Credit (p. 374)
Approved by: Advisory Research Proposal (p. 375)
committee, department Examinations (p. 375)
head or intercollegiate Preliminary Examination (p. 375)
faculty chair, and Final Examination/Dissertation Defense (p. 376)
OGAPS.
examination.
Studies.
375
research.
examination.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
377
graduate.
Languages (p. 378)

Degrees:

Biochemistry
Microbiology
Genetics
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
candidacy.

Master of Science in Plant
of this catalog. The doctoral (PhD) foreign language requirement at Breeding
monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction. The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
379

the exam.
thesis defense.
2
and OGAPS.
(if applicable) and
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
masse.
Studies.
computing the GPR.
381
degree plan credit.
used.

the thesis.

required.
pursuing.
(p. 24) section.
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant
Breeding
Residence (p. 382)
383
OGAPS.
examination.
semester; see OGAPS
semester.
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
date. See OGAPS
later than 90 days
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
faculty chair, and
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
applicable), and
committee and OGAPS
examination. The
and OGAPS.

Dean.

385
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
examination.
committee chair.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
chair.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
387
deficiencies.
Residence (p. 387)

(p. 25)

Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
Medical Sciences
389
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours 6 Complete residence When: If applicable,
Approved by: OGAPS.
Master of Science in Soil Science examination. least 10 working days

OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree intercollegiate faculty,

Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
or chair of the
1 one approved final calendar for deadlines.
thesis defense.

to the Office of the submission of the 2
portal.
and OGAPS. Student's Advisory Committee (p. 389)
2
4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the Degree Plan (p. 390)
semester, see OGAPS
calendar.
Courses (p. 391)
coursework are
390 Master of Science in Soil Science
program option.
Credit Requirement
meetings at any other time considered desirable. is required for the thesis option Master of Science degree.
masse. Studies.

391
Extension and Certain Other Courses chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate), the student must submit
Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-
time thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services.
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. A thesis that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will
degree plan credit. be returned to the students department head (or chair of the
Thesis Proposal
(research), 684 (Professional Internship) or SOPH 680 may be For the thesis option Master of Science degree, the student must
used. prepare a thesis proposal for approval by the advisory committee and the
Not more than 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) may be used. head of the major department or chair of the interdisciplinary faculty, if
used.
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing
15 contact hours.
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
and Professional Studies. must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take
Studies website.
392 Master of Science in Soil Science
Residence
program.

pursuing.
393

examination. The
Doctor of Philosophy in Soil of the defense.

Science committee, department
examination.
Approved by: OGAPS
date. See OGAPS
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
faculty chair, and
later than 90 days
OGAPS.

applicable), and
degree plan.
394 Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science
Degree Plan
examination.
Studies.
395
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
(OGAPS).
applicable), and
degree plan.
397
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
Dissertation
ogaps.tamu.edu.

candidacy.
(p. 25)
Time Limit
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
399
Veterinary Pathology and private business/industry. Studies in environmental conservation

Clinical Psychology and education are available to those students interested in preparing
Counseling Psychology themselves for public service in a number of fields other than research
Medical Sciences and management. The non-thesis Master of Wildlife Science and Master
Health Services Research of Natural Resource Development degree programs are designed to give
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences students broad academic training combined with practical experience, to
Epidemiology and Environmental Health develop problem-solving and management skills. The MS (thesis option)
Oral Biology and PhD degrees require a strong background in the basic and applied
agricultural and life sciences, particularly as they relate to whole-organism
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours biological systems. The latter two degrees involve intensive research, and
the resulting thesis or dissertation must demonstrate a superior knowledge
Application for Degree and understanding of the subject area.
Graduate study in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
(p. 24) section.
normally requires some breadth in several disciplines, which differ among
courses of study and are dependent on candidate background. The
Regulatory Science in Food academic program of study is tailored to the background and educational
Systems - Certificate goals of each degree candidate in consultation with his or her Graduate
Advisory Committee. There are no foreign language requirements for any
of the departments graduate degree programs, unless set by the students
Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Science in Food Systems prepares
Advisory Committee or the University.
professionals to meet the challenges of the 21st century food and feed
supply chain. The 12-credit hour fully online certificate is offered at a Research activities in the department involve vertebrates, invertebrates,
distance by faculty who are regulatory professionals and impart their plants and natural-resource systems, and span the broad fields of
knowledge on creating tools, standards, and practices to improve the wildlife ecology and management, fisheries ecology and management,
compliance and protection of food systems. Students who complete the aquaculture, biodiversity and systematics, conservation education/
certificate have the knowledge and skills to interpret U.S. and international museum science and the human dimensions of wildlife and fisheries
regulatory guidelines and standards, assess the impact of existing and resource management. Research in these fields is supported by
emerging regulations on business operations, establish practical strategies disciplinary expertise in aut- and synecology, evolutionary biology,
for compliance and reporting, lead regulatory reviews, conduct a risk resource sociology, animal behavior, physiology, animal diseases and
assessment and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. parasitology, bioenergetics, nutrition, genetics, and systems analysis and
modeling. Although much of the research program is without geographic
Applicants must have an accredited bachelor's degree and meet
bounds, the more site-specific aspects of the program focus on Texas,
admission requirements for graduate study at Texas A&M University. For
Mexico and the neotropics.
more information, please contact a graduate advisor in the Department of
Soil & Crop Sciences (http://regsci.tamu.edu/). Facilities for research and graduate education include over forty
laboratories with modern and sophisticated scientific instrumentation;
Program Requirements an NSF-sponsored Center for Biosystematics and Biodiversity; the
Select four of the following: 12 Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections, which is among the
largest collections of animals and genetic tissues in the New World; the
SCSC 634 Regulatory Science: Principles & Practices in Food
Marine Mammal Research Facilities at Galveston; and an Aquacultural
Systems
Research and Teaching Facility (laboratory and ponds) devoted to study
SCSC 635/ Comparative Global Standards in Food Systems of fish and invertebrate production for food and sport fishing. Field studies
AGEC 639 may be conducted at the Texas A&M University Systems off-campus
SCSC 636 Regulatory Science: Methodology in Food Systems research and extension centers. Texas A&M is a member of the Archbold
SCSC 629/ Laboratory Quality Systems Tropical Research Center on the Caribbean island of Dominica. Graduate
VTMI 629 students are eligible to apply for usage of laboratory and field facilities at
AGEC 638 Managerial Economics for Regulatory Science both of these locations.
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 Some faculty members in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Sciences have appointments on the intercollegiate faculties of Genetics,
Department of Wildlife and Ecology, Nutrition and Toxicology; graduate students are eligible to seek
degrees in those areas. The department also encourages interdisciplinary
Fisheries Sciences research efforts with other departments, and within the Institutes of Marine
Life Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources.
http://wfsc.tamu.edu
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences has a residency
Head: M. P. Masser requirement for all MS and PhD students. Master of Science students
must complete, on the campus at College Station, 9 credit hours during
Graduate Advisor: A. Dottavio
one semester. Students who enter the doctoral degree programs with
Graduate programs of study and research lead to the MS and PhD baccalaureate degrees must spend four semesters, of 9 hours each,
degrees in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. These programs prepare on the campus at College Station. Students who hold masters degrees
students for careers with academic institutions, governmental agencies when they enter doctoral degree programs must spend two semesters,
400 Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
of 9 hours each, in resident study on the campus. A semester may Hurtado Clavijo, Luis, Associate Professor
be fall, spring, a 10-week summer semester, or two 5-week summer Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
terms. Full-time staff members of the University or of closely affiliated PHD, Rutgers, 2002
organizations stationed on the campus at College Station may fulfill
residency requirements by completion of less-than-full course loads. Any Lacher, Thomas, Professor
exception to these rules must be approved in writing by the department Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
head and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. PHD, University of Pitsburgh, 1980
Light, Jessica, Associate Professor

Faculty Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
Adams, Clark, Emeritus Professor PHD, Louisiana State University, 2005
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
Lopez, Roel, Professor
Barboza, Peregrine, Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 2001
Masser, Michael, Professor
PHD, University of New England, 1991
Cathey, James, Professor & Extension Specialist PHD, Texas A&M University, 1986
Mateos, Mariana, Associate Professor
MS, Texas A&M University, 1993
Conkey, April, Assistant Lecturer PHD, Rutgers, 2002
Mora-Zacarias, Miguel, Professor
Conway, Kevin, Assistant Professor PHD, University of California, Davis, 1990
Morrison, Mike, Professor
MS, Imperial College, 2004
Dewitt, Thomas, Associate Professor PHD, Oregon State University, 1982
Packard, Jane, Emeritus Professor
PHD, State University of New York - Binghamton, 1996
Dronen, Norman, Professor PHD, University of Minnesota, 1980
Roelke, Daniel, Professor
Fitzgerald, Lee, Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997
Silvy, Nova, Regents Professor
PHD, University of New Mexico, 1993
Fujiwara, Masami, Associate Professor PHD, Southern Illinois University, 1975
Sink, Todd, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
PHD, Massachusetts Inst of Technology, 2002
Gatlin, Delbert, Regents Professor PHD, University of Tennessee, 2004
Voelker, Gary, Professor
PHD, Mississippi State University, 1983
Gelwick, Frances, Emeritus Professor PHD, University of Washington, 1998
Winemiller, Kirk, Regents Professor
PHD, University of Oklahoma, 1995
Gomez Ruiz, Emma, Assistant Lecturer PHD, University of Texas, 1987
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015 Masters
Grant, William, Professor Master of Natural Resources Development in Natural Resources
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Development (p. 401)
PHD, Colorado State University, 1974 Master of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (p. 403)
Master of Wildlife Science in Wildlife Science (p. 413)
Hibbitts, Toby, Lecturer
Doctoral
Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (p. 407)
401
Master of Natural Resources usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program, has
Development in Natural calling meetings at any other time considered desirable.
Resources Development If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
The Master of Natural Resources Development (MNRD) degree is the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
designed for a student who wants professional graduate training with a securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
management orientation in natural resources. It is intended to emphasize students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
the problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
benefit humanity, not as a research degree. Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
Individuals with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
recognized standing, or qualified Texas A&M University seniors during separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
their last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to pursue of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
the non-thesis degree of Master of Natural Resources Development. The year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
candidates advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
necessary. Dean.
The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
candidates may gain such capabilities by completing a professional extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
internship that is designed to provide meaningful, applied, practical in activities relating to an internship or record of study and is registered
experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months for 684 or 693 courses, the student may request, in writing, that the
depending upon departmental requirements. department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair during the
interim period.
The degree may be earned in the Departments of Ecosystem Science
and Management, Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, and Wildlife The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree
and Fisheries Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the
It is possible for working professionals to earn this degree via distance committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for
education. counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework, to the deadline imposed by the students college, and no later than
the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative 90 days prior to the date of the final oral examination.
department concerning appointment of the chair of his or her advisory
committee. The students advisory committee for the masters degree
will consist of no fewer than three members of the graduate faculty
ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
one of the co-chairs of the advisory committee must be from the students Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
department, and at least one or more of the members must have petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct
an appointment to a department other than the students major deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be
department. made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination
Credit Requirement 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate

A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of Natural Resources considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
Development degree. Approximately 12 credit hours are to be taken 3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent
outside of the students degree option. of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree
plan:
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at A maximum of 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken in residence 4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681).
at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international institution with 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
a final grade of B or greater might be considered for transfer credit if, at 400-level).
the time the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted for 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
host institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding section week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
apply. Coursework in which no formal grades are given or in which 15 contact hours.
grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for example, 7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used.
CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Courses
appearing on the degree plan with grades of D, F or U may not be
absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research or the equivalent
is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for transfer from any Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
college or university must be shown in semester credit hours or equated the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
to semester credit hours. An official transcript from the university at which and Professional Studies.
Admissions.
Final Examination
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward must be notified in writing of any cancellations. To be eligible to
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional take the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for
Studies. courses on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas
unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur for any course listed on
computing the GPR.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed with the
Extension and Certain Other Courses exception of those hours for which the student is registered. Additionally,
scheduling the examination. Master of Natural Resources Development
degree candidates do not qualify to petition for an exemption from their
final examination.
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for A professional paper, which is a scholarly report of a problem solving
degree plan credit. nature, will be prepared by each student. The professional paper must
403
Master of Science in Wildlife and
as formally constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate Fisheries Sciences
faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor,
attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree
Requirements
or chair of the
Additional Requirements intercollegiate faculty.
Additional Requirements 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
Residence (p. 403) 1
Time Limit (p. 403) and no later than 90
Foreign Languages (p. 403) days prior to final oral or
Application for Degree (p. 403) thesis defense.
Residence committee, department
A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M intercollegiate faculty,
University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Natural and Office of Graduate
Resources Development degree. and Professional
Studies (OGAPS).
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the submit thesis proposal working days prior to
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along to the Office of the submission of the
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and Graduate and Request for the Final
Professional Studies. Professional Studies. Examination.
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). committee, department
and OGAPS.
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven 2
semester, see OGAPS
calendar.
Foreign Languages advisory committee to schedule final
A foreign language is not required for the Master of Natural Resources all ELP requirements
Development degree. (if applicable) and
coursework are
Application for Degree complete.
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation 6 Complete residence When: If applicable,
(p. 24) section. requirement. before or during final
semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
404 Master of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
7 Submit request When: Must be fields of study and research. The chair or the co-chair of the advisory
to schedule final received by OGAPS at committee must be from the students major department (or intercollegiate
examination. least 10 working days faculty, if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must
before exam date. See have an appointment to a department other than the students major
and OGAPS.
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory securing a current member of the University Graduate Committee Faculty,
single PDF file (http:// committee, department from the students academic program and located near the Texas A&M
ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the University campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The
and submit signed intercollegiate faculty Department Head or Chair of intercollegiate faculty may request in writing
approval form to the and OGAPS. to the Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a
Office of Graduate and faculty member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for up to one
cap and gown. visit http:// year. The student should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
graduation.tamu.edu. beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
Dean.
1
the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu. If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
2 extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
portal.
Courses (p. 405) The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their
Final Examination (p. 406) be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
Non-Thesis Option (p. 406) masse.

After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework, The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will
the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer than degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the
three members of the graduate faculty, representative of the students date of the final oral examination or thesis defense.
405
A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
Processing Submission System located on the website http:// transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
A student submitting a proposed degree plan for a Master of Science in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
degree should designate on the official degree plan the appropriate international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
program option. considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
Graduate and Professional Studies. Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
degree plan credit.
Ordinarily the student will devote the major portion of his or her time to following categories:
work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691
fields of interest. (research) or 684 (Professional Internship) may be used.
Transfer of Credit Not more than 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research) may be used.
of the limits prescribed below upon the advice of the advisory committee 4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681).
400-level).
directly to the Office of Admissions. An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Science degree for
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the Registrar
significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines for
the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual, which is
available online at http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
Studies.
computing the GPR.
be uploaded to the website, http://ogaps.tamu.edu. Additionally, a signed
Extension and Certain Other Courses approval form must be brought or mailed to the Office of Graduate and
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer Professional Studies. The PDF file and the signed approval form are
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward required by the deadline.
406 Master of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
Calendar (see Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed For thesis option students, the final examination covers the thesis and all
via the website http://ogaps.tamu.edu/. work taken on the degree plan and at the option of the committee may
Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one- before the thesis is available to all members of the students advisory
time thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services. committee in substantially final form, and all members have had adequate
This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After time to review the document. The examination is conducted by the
commencement, theses and dissertations are digitally stored and made students advisory committee as finally constituted. A thesis option student
available through the Texas A&M Libraries. must be registered in the University in the semester or summer term in
prepare a thesis proposal for approval by the advisory committee and the A thesis option candidate may petition to be exempt from his/her final
head of the major department or chair of the interdisciplinary faculty, if examination provided his/her degree plan GPR is 3.500 or greater and he/
applicable. This proposal must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and she has the approval of the advisory committee, the head of the students
Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior to the submission of major department, or intercollegiate chair, if appropriate, and the Office
the request for the final examination. of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is required that the petition for
Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing the thesis.
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research Non-Thesis Option
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety at
For non-thesis option students, a thesis is not required. A final
(979) 458-1467 to to address questions about all research compliance
comprehensive examination is required. Exemptions from final
examinations are not allowed.
The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the final semester
Thesis Defense/Final Examination if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the student is
A student must pass a final examination by dates announced each currently enrolled. If a student has completed all required degree plan
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional coursework, the student is not required to be registered for classes in the
Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies semester the final examination is administered (unless he/she holds an
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take assistantship).
Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the
Residence (p. 407)
407

Time Limit (p. 407)
Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife
Foreign Languages (p. 407) and Fisheries Sciences
Residence her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis
In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter
of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent
regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to
Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages.
committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework,
appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional residence and technical requirements, although these must be met.
a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM
the final 9 credit hours of required coursework. or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S.
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree
Requirements
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). Step Instruction Details
Continuous Registration intercollegiate graduate semester registration.
A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who advisor to plan course Approved by:
has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98, of study for first Graduate advisor.
5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until semester.
programs, and no
later than 90 days
examination.
degree plan.

(p. 24) section.
408 Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
semester; see OGAPS
date. See OGAPS
faculty chair, and
students committee.
OGAPS.
409
examination.
Research Proposal
Studies.
Examinations
qualifications:
examination.
411
to OGAPS. date.
examination.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
applicable), and
degree plan.
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
chair.
ogaps.tamu.edu.
graduate.
Time Limit (p. 412)
Languages (p. 413)
413

Clinical Psychology
Medical Sciences
(p. 24) section.
Languages
A student is required to possess a competent command of English. For Master of Wildlife Science in
Wildlife Science
Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and The Master of Wildlife Science (MWSC) degree is designed for a student
monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction. who wants professional graduate training with a management or policy
orientation in wildlife or natural resources. It is intended to emphasize the
99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees problem solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state benefit humanity, not as a research degree.
recognized standing or qualified Texas A&M University seniors during his/
her last semester may apply for admission to graduate studies to pursue
the non-thesis degree of Master of Wildlife Science. The candidates
A doctoral student at Texas A&M has seven years to complete his/her experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, depending on departmental requirements.
It is possible for working professionals to fulfill the degree requirements for
the Master of Wildlife Science via distance education. The degree may be
earned in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences.
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. Program Requirements
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. Student's Advisory Committee (p. 413)
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized Transfer of Credit (p. 414)
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
for a doctoral level course is counted. Courses (p. 414)
Degrees: Students Advisory Committee
Biomedical Sciences After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
Biochemistry the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative
Microbiology department concerning appointment of the chair of his or her advisory
Genetics committee. The students advisory committee for the masters degree
Toxicology will consist of no fewer than three members of the graduate faculty
Nutrition Sciences representative of the students fields of study and research. The chair or
Community Clinical Psychology one of the co-chairs of the advisory committee must be from the students
School Psychology department, and at least one or more of the members must have
414 Master of Wildlife Science in Wildlife Science
an appointment to a department other than the students major or Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of
department. Graduate and Professional Studies.
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the Credit Requirement
member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Master of Wildlife Science
faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may degree. Approximately 12 credit hours are to be taken outside of the
serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty students degree option.
not chair), with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who Transfer of Credit
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
University and the student wants the chair to continue to serve in this role, Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken in residence
the student is responsible for securing a current member of the University at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international institution with
Graduate Faculty, from her/his academic program and located on the a final grade of B or greater might be considered for transfer credit if, at
respective Texas A&M University campus, to serve as the co-chair of the the time the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted
committee. If the committee chair is on an approved leave of absence, s/ for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status
he can remain as chair without a co-chair for up to one year with written at the host institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding
approval of the Department Head or chair of the intercollegiate faculty. section apply. Coursework in which no formal grades are given or
Extensions beyond the one year period can be granted with additional in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for
approval of the Dean. example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit.
Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D, F or U may not
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research or the equivalent
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for transfer from any
in activities relating to an internship or professional paper and is registered college or university must be shown in semester credit hours or equated
for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may request, in writing, to semester credit hours. An official transcript from the university at which
that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair the transfer coursework was taken must be sent directly to the Office of
during the interim period. Admissions.
committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the Registrar
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en Extension and Certain Other Courses
masse.
If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward meeting
Degree Plan credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the following
limitations.
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
to the deadline imposed by the students college, and no later than hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
90 days prior to the date of the final oral examination or thesis Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses, taken
defense. in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
degree plan credit.
415
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate both. The examination is conducted by the students advisory committee
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be as finally constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate faculty
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor,
3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the
of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the
plan: proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee
A maximum of 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her
Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), or
Up to 3 hours of 693 (Professional Studies). Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the
400-level).
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day Additional Requirements
15 contact hours. Additional Requirements
Residence (p. 415)
Time Limit (p. 415)
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by Application for Degree (p. 415)
and Professional Studies. Residence
Final Examination University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Wildlife
The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each Science degree.
Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
take the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
courses on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
A&M which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and no with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur for any course listed on Professional Studies.
Time Limit
all English language proficiency requirements must be satisfied prior to All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
scheduling the examination. Master of Wildlife Science degree candidates consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
do not qualify to petition for an exemption from their final examination. considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to Foreign Languages
of the scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student A foreign language is not required for the Master of Wildlife Science
may be given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for degree.
extend beyond the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are Application for Degree
excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the (p. 24) section.
A professional paper, which is a scholarly report of a problem solving College of Architecture

be submitted to the students advisory committee for approval prior to the http://www.arch.tamu.edu
416 Environmental Hazard Management - Certificate
1
Administrative Officers Select a course from the list below 3
Dean - Jorge A. Vanegas, Ph.D.
1
Executive Associate Dean - Louis G. Tassinary, J.D., Ph.D. At least three (3) credit hours of course work with EHM content must
be from outside the student's major department.
Associate Dean for Outreach and Diversity - Cecilia Guisti, Ph.D.
The student must complete a professional study, thesis, or dissertation
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Leslie H. Feigenbaum, M.S. with an EH focus approved by the EHM Certificate Advisory Council if
this required by the student's major program. Up to three credits taken in
Associate Dean for International Programs - Elton Abbott, D.E.D.
support of the professional study, thesis, or dissertation can count toward
the 15 hour requirement in EHM course work.
Departments
Other Approved Courses in the College of Architecture
Departments PLAN 634 Environmental Health Policy and Planning 3
Architecture (p. 419) PLAN 641 Problems of Environmental Planning Administration 3
Construction Science (p. 433) Approved Courses Outside the College of Architecture
Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning (p. 438) GEOG 619 Human Impact on the Environment 3
Visualization (p. 455) GEOG 660 Applications in GIS 3
GEOG 665 GIS-Based Spatial Analysis and Modeling 3
Interdepartmental Programs GEOG 676 GIS Programming 3
Environmental Hazard Management Certificate (p. 416) GEOG 696 Geomorphology and Remote Sensing 3
Facility Management Certificate (p. 416) CHEN 655/ Process Safety Engineering 3
Historic Preservation Certificate (p. 418) SENG 655
CVEN 603 Environmental Engineering Management 3
Interdisciplinary
CVEN 682 Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites 3
Health Systems and Design Certificate (p. 141) LDEV 673 International Development Planning 3
Environmental Hazard SENG 674 System Safety Engineering 3

SENG 677 Fire Protection Engineering 3
Management - Certificate
This cross-disciplinary program is housed in the College of Architecture
Facility Management - Certificate
and is designed to provide a student with an understanding of the
This certificate program, while housed in the College of Architecture,
interrelationship between the built environment and extreme events in
provides a student in any graduate degree program at Texas A&M
the natural environment. The program consists of a series of courses that
University an opportunity to develop a body of knowledge in facility
are open to students from any graduate degree program at Texas A&M
management that will further his/her career goals. The certificate assumes
University.
that facility management is a cross-disciplinary field. The program is
designed to ensure that a student gains a sense of mutual respect for
Program Requirements others in the field, and appropriate awareness, understanding, and ability
Tracks within a specific body of knowledge.
Select one of the following Tracks: 12
Hazard Mitigation Track:
PLAN 649 Organizational and Community Response to Crises Required
and Disasters COSC 670 Facilities Asset Management 3
ARCH 622 Sustainable Building Design Technology Capstone
PLAN 689 Special Topics in... (Disaster Recovery and Hazard Select one of the following: 3
Mitigation) ARCH 693 Professional Study
1
PLAN 656 Housing and Community COSC 693 Professional Study

Emergency Planning Track: LDEV 693 Professional Study
PLAN 649 Organizational and Community Response to Crises Electives
and Disasters 2
Select three of the following: 9
PLAN 650 Disaster Response Planning
Operations and Maintenance Track:
PLAN 689 Special Topics in... (Disaster Recovery and Hazard
ARCH 619 Applied Solar Energy
Mitigation)
ARCH 621 Energy Optimization in Building Design
PLAN 616 Analyzing Risk/Hazard and Public Policy
ARCH 633 Applied Architectural Systems
Elective
ARCH 634 Architectural Lighting
417
MEEN 436 Principles of Heating, Ventilating and Air ARCH 684 Professional Internship (or elective) 3
Conditioning Term Semester Credit Hours 3
MEEN 437 Principles of Building Energy Analysis Second Year
MEEN 664 Energy Management in Commercial Buildings Fall
MEEN 665 Application of Energy Management ARCH 607 Architectural Design III 6
Finance and Real Estate Track: ARCH 685 Directed Studies (Final Study Prep) 1
LDEV 661 Development and the Environment 2
Elective 3
LDEV 664 Market Analysis for Development 2
Elective 3
LDEV 667 Design and Development Economy Term Semester Credit Hours 13
ACCT 640 Accounting Concepts and Procedures I Spring
FINC 635 Survey of Finance ARCH 693 Professional Study (Final Study, Required 6
1,3
FINC 672 Real Property Finance for Facility Management)
Planning, Project Management Technology Track: ARCH 657 Advanced Professional Practice and Ethics 3
2
COSC 620 Construction Company Operations Elective 3
COSC 621 Advanced Project Management Term Semester Credit Hours 12
COSC 622 Construction Economics
Total Semester Credit Hours: 52
COSC 642 Construction Information Technology
1
LDEV 663 Introduction to Project Management Required classes for the facility management certificate
2
MGMT 630 Behavior in Organizations Possible facility management electives, at least one of which must
MGMT 655 Survey of Management be a course outside the Department of Architecture with facility
Human and Environmental Factors Track: management content.
3
ARCH 646 Historic Preservation Theory and Practice Students must complete a capstone Professional Study or Thesis
with a Facility Management focus that is approved by the Facility
ARCH 660 Design Programming
Management Certificate Council. Although this is a 6 credit hour
ARCH 663 Interior Architecture course, only 3 credit hours may be counted toward the FM
ARCH 676 Survey of Human Behavior and Design certificate.
Internships:
ARCH 684 Professional Internship Model Degree Plan for Master of Science
COSC 684 Professional Internship in Architecture Students Seeking a
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 Certificate in Facility Management
1 First Year
ARCH 693 is a 6 credit hour course, but only 3 may be counted
towards the FM certificate. Fall Semester
2 Credit
At least three (3) credit hours of course work with facility management
content MUST be from outside the student's major field. Hours
CARC 601 Foundations of Research in Planning and 3
Model Degree Plan for Master of Design
Architecture Students Seeking a COSC 670 Facilities Asset Management (Required for
1
3
FM)
Certificate in Facility Management Elective - Major Area (Facility Management)
2
3
First Year Elective - Minor Area 3
Fall Semester Term Semester Credit Hours 12
Credit Spring
Hours 2
Elective - Major Area (Facility Management) 4
ARCH 605 Architectural Design I 6
Elective - Minor Area 3
ARCH 631 Applied Architectural Structures 3
ARCH 685 Directed Studies (Final Study Prep) 1
COSC 670 Facilities Asset Management (Required for 3
1 Term Semester Credit Hours 8
Facility Management)
Second Year
Term Semester Credit Hours 12
Fall
Spring
Elective 3
ARCH 606 Architectural Design II 6 1,3
2 ARCH 691 Research (Required for FM) 6
ARCH 633 Applied Architectural Systems 3
ARCH XXX - Architecture History 3
Term Semester Credit Hours 12 Total Semester Credit Hours: 29
Summer
418 Historic Preservation - Certificate
2
Required classes for the facility management certificate Model Degree Plan for Master of Science
Possible facility management electives, at least one of which must
in Land Development Students Seeking a
be a course outside the Department of Architecture with facility
management content. Certificate in Facility Management
3
Students must complete a capstone Professional Study or Thesis First Year
with a Facility Management focus that is approved by the Facility
Fall Semester
Management Certificate Council. Although this is a 6 credit hour
Credit
course, only 3 credit hours may be counted toward the FM
Hours
certificate.
COSC 670 Facilities Asset Management (Required for 3
1
FM)
Model Degree Plan for Master of 2
LDEV 664 Market Analysis for Development 3
Science in Construction Management LDEV 667 Design and Development Economy
2
3
Students Seeking a Certificate in Facility Term Semester Credit Hours 9
Management Spring
2
First Year LDEV 663 Introduction to Project Management 3
Fall Semester Term Semester Credit Hours 3

Credit Summer
Hours LDEV 687 Development Feasibility and Design 3
COSC 690 Theory of Research in Construction 3 LDEV 688 Development Feasibility and Design II 3
Management LDEV 693 Professional Study
1,3
3
STAT 651 Statistics in Research I 3 Term Semester Credit Hours 9
COSC 681 Seminar 1 Second Year
COSC 670 Facilities Asset Management (Required for 3 Fall
1
FM)
2
LDEV Elective Course 1 (Environmental Issues) 3
Elective 3
Leveling Course 3
Term Semester Credit Hours 13 2
Elective Course 2 3
Spring 2
2
Elective Course 3 3
COSC Elective 3
2
Elective 3
COSC 693 Professional Study 2 Total Semester Credit Hours: 33
2
Elective 3 1
Required classes for the facility management certificate
Term Semester Credit Hours 11 2
Possible facility management electives, at least one of which must be
Second Year
a course outside the Department of LAUP with facility management
Fall content.
2 3
COSC Elective 3 Students must complete a capstone Professional Study or Thesis
1,3
COSC 693 Professional Study (Required for FM) 3 with a Facility Management focus that is approved by the Facility
2 Management Certificate Council.
Elective 3
2
Elective 3
Term Semester Credit Hours 12 Historic Preservation - Certificate
Total Semester Credit Hours: 36 Based in the College of Architecture, the Certificate in Historic
1
Preservation is open to students in a graduate degree program at
Required classes for the facility management certificate Texas A&M University. This cross-disciplinary program draws on strong
2
Possible facility management electives, at least one of which must be discipline-based academic programs that prepare graduates to further
a course outside the Department of Construction Science with facility their career goals. The certificate assumes that historic preservation is
management content. a cross-disciplinary field, and the program is designed to ensure that
3
Students must complete a capstone Professional Study or Thesis students gain a sense of mutual respect for others in the field, and
with a Facility Management focus that is approved by the Facility appropriate awareness, understanding, and ability within a specific body of
Management Certificate Council. knowledge.
The Department of Construction Science also requires the following: Program Requirements
18 credit hours must have the COSC prefix. The student must complete a MINIMUM of fifteen (15) credit hours of
6 credit hours must not have the COSC prefix (excluding statistics). coursework with historic preservation content. The courses MUST be
applicable toward a graduate degree at Texas A&M University, but need
not necessarily be included on the student's degree plan.
419
Required Courses Entry to the MArch is directly from a pre-architectural four-year degree
ARCH 646 Historic Preservation Theory and Practice 3 program, or with appropriate prerequisite work (Career Change Program),
1, 2 from other 4-year degree backgrounds.
Select twelve semester credit hours of the following: 12
Architecture: The Department of Architecture offers specialization certificates
ARCH 446 Foundations of Historic Preservation in Health Systems & Design, Historic Preservation, Environmental
ARCH 647 Recording Historic Buildings Hazard Management, Facility Management, Sustainable Urbanism and
Transportation Planning. These areas of specialization are supported
ARCH 648 Building Preservation Technology
by qualified faculty, research centers and laboratories. Other areas of
ARCH 649 Advanced History of Building Technology exploration in which graduate students are engaged include design,
ARCH 691 Research architectural computing, history and theory, energy and sustainability,
ARCH 693 Professional Study housing, health and interior architecture. The program also offers two dual
Construction Science: masters degree program in conjunction with the graduate program in Land
COSC 648 Graduate Capstone and Property Development and Urban Planning that enables students to
graduate with a Master of Architecture and Master of Land and Property
COSC 689 Special Topics in... (Earth Based Construction)
Development and Master of Architecture and Master of Urban Planning
Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning: upon completion of the combined 72-credit core curriculum.
LAND 340 Development of Landscape Architecture in North
America In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree
LAND 691 Research from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for
licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is
LAND 693 Professional Study
the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs
LDEV 671 Sustainable Development in architecture, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of
PLAN 625 Geographical Information Systems in Landscape Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A
and Urban Planning program may be granted a 6-year, 3-year, or 2-year term of accreditation,
PLAN 640 Law and Legislation Related to Planning depending on the extent of its conformance with established educational
PLAN 691 Research standards.
PLAN 693 Professional Study Doctor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degree programs may
Anthropology: consist of a pre-professional undergraduate degree and a professional
ANTH 605 Conservation of Archaeological Resources I graduate degree that, when earned sequentially, constitute an accredited
ANTH 606 Conservation of Archaeological Resources II professional education. However, the pre-professional degree is not, by
itself, recognized as an accredited degree.
ANTH 608 Skills in Maritime Archaeology
ANTH 645 Cultural Resources Management Texas A&M University, Department of Architecture offers the following
ANTH 691 Research NAAB-accredited degree program:
Geography:
MArch (pre-professional degree + 52 graduate credits)
GEOG 605 Processes in Cultural Geography Next accreditation visit for all programs: 2022
GEOG 691 Research
Recreation, Parks and Tourism: Because of the important role of computing the disciplines housed within
the College of Architecture, all entering students are required to possess
RPTS 307 Methods of Environmental Interpretation
a portable, network-ready personal computer capable of running software
RPTS 646 Heritage Tourism appropriate to their academic program. Financial aid is available to
RPTS 691 Research assist students in their computer purchases. No student will be denied
RPTS 693 Professional Study admission to Texas A&M University based on inability to purchase a
computer. Additional information is available on the college website at
http://arch.tamu.edu.
1
At least three (3) credit hours of coursework with historic preservation
content MUST be from outside the student's major field. Faculty
2
The student must complete a Professional Study, Professional Paper, Abbott, Elton, Associate Professor Of The Practice
Thesis, or Dissertation with a significant historic preservation content. Architecture
Department of Architecture Ali, Ahmed, Assistant Professor
Architecture
http://dept.arch.tamu.edu
PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 2012
Head: W. V. Wells
Babe, John, Associate Professor of Practice
The Department of Architecture offers the following graduate degree Architecture
programs for eligible students seeking advanced educational MS, University of Houston, 2016
opportunities: Master of Architecture as the professional degree accredited
by NAAB, Master of Science in Architecture and Doctor of Philosophy.
420 Master of Architecture in Architecture
Baltazar, Juan Carlos, Associate Professor Rodiek, Susan, Associate Professor

Architecture Architecture
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006 MAR, Texas A&M University, 1998
Beltran, Liliana, Associate Professor Rogers, Julia, Senior Lecturer

PHD, University of California - Berkeley, 1997 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996
Caffey, Stephen, Instructional Assistant Professor Tabb, Phillip, Professor

PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2008 PHD, Architectural Association Graduate School of Architecture, 1990
Clayton, Mark, Professor Vanegas, Jorge, Professor

PHD, Stanford University, 1998 PHD, Stanford University, 1988
Culp, Charles, Professor Wells, Ward, Professor

PHD, Iowa State University, 1976 PHD, University of Oklahoma, 1976
Deyong, Sarah, Associate Professor Zhu, Xuemei, Associate Professor

PHD, Princeton University, 2008 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008
Erminy Castillo, Marcel, Associate Professor Of The Practice Masters

Architecture
PHD, Central University of Venezuela, 1987 Master of Architecture in Architecture (p. 420)
Master of Science in Architecture (p. 423)
Geva, Anat, Professor
Architecture Doctoral
Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (p. 427)
Glowacki, Kevin, Associate Professor
Architecture Master of Architecture in
PHD, Bryn Mawr College, 1991
Architecture
Haberl, Jeff, Professor
Architecture The Master of Architecture (MArch) is a non-thesis degree and
PHD, University of Colorado, 1986 requires the completion of a minimum of 52 hours of coursework and a
satisfactory comprehensive final examination. Holders of the Bachelor
He, Weiling, Associate Professor of Environmental Design (BED) degree from Texas A&M University and
Architecture holders of other four-year pre-professional architectural degrees will enter
PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005 the program directly, subject to admission approval by the department.
Holders of other baccalaureate degrees will normally be required to
Klein, Nancy, Associate Professor complete a Career Change Program (a structured three-semester leveling
Architecture sequence) to attain BED equivalency.
PHD, Bryn Mawr College, 1991
The Department of Architecture in the College of Architecture offers a
Lu, Zhipeng, Senior Lecturer program of graduate study intended to provide its graduates with the
Architecture requisite educational background to enter the professional practice of
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009 architecture and its numerous variants and/or to prepare them for further
graduate studies.
Mann, George, Professor
Architecture
DVM, Columbia University, 1961
Miranda, Valerian, Associate Professor
Architecture Students Advisory Committee (p. 421)
MAR, Texas A&M University, 1984 Degree Plan (p. 421)
Nichols, Anne, Associate Professor Of The Practice Credit Requirement (p. 421)
Architecture Transfer of Credit (p. 421)
PHD, University of Illinois, 2000 Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
Courses (p. 421)
421
Students Advisory Committee to the deadline imposed by the students college, and no later than
the student will consult with the head of the department concerning This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students Document Processing Submission System located on the website https://
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
than three members of the graduate faculty, representative of the
of the advisory committee must be from the students department, and at
least one or more of the members must have an appointment to a
department other than the students major department.
is approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee Credit Requirement
for the Master of Architecture degree. A student who is admitted to the
Career Change Program will normally be required to complete a structured
three-semester leveling sequence in addition to the 52 semester credit
hours required for the degree.
usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program,
has the responsibility for calling meetings at any other time considered
desirable.
Transfer of Credit
University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
securing a current member of the University Graduate Committee Faculty, Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
from the students academic program and located near the Texas A&M international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
University campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
Department Head or Chair of intercollegiate faculty may request in writing the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
to the Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
faculty member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for up to one (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted
year. The student should be near completion of the degree. Extensions for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
Dean. or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
during the interim period. for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
plan, the professional paper and the final examination. In addition, the
Studies.
deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of Graduate and Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
Professional Studies. computing the GPR.
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions Extension and Certain Other Courses
masse.
Degree Plan
The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
422 Master of Architecture in Architecture
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses, taken semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved student is currently enrolled.
international institution with a final grade of B or greater, will be
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were The final examination covers all work taken on the degree plan and
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both. The
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at examination is conducted by the students advisory committee as finally
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate faculty may,
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor, attend
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the
proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee
degree plan credit.
with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his/her
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be consistency within all degree programs within a department.
3. No more than 16 hours may be used in any combination of the A candidate for the Master of Architecture degree does not qualify to
following categories: petition for an exemption from his/her final examination.
A maximum of 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship); and/or
A maximum of 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), or committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
A maximum of 8 hours of 693 (Professional Studies), and Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been
Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research). made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
400-level).
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other Additional Requirements
Residence (p. 422)
15 contact hours. Time Limit (p. 422)
7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used. Foreign Languages (p. 422)
8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. Internship or Practicum (p. 423)
9. Extension courses taken are not acceptable for credit. Application for Degree (p. 423)
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by Residence
Architecture degree.
Final Examination
The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
Studies calendar. To be eligible to take the final examination, a students time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses on the degree plan and for all student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
courses completed at Texas A&M which are eligible to be applied to with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
a graduate degree, and no unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur Professional Studies.
Time Limit
is registered. Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days Foreign Languages
may be given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Architecture
the masters degree and that must be within a time period that does not degree.
423
Internship or Practicum 5 Check to be sure When: Well before

A student who undertakes a professional internship in partial fulfillment of advisory committee to schedule final
masters degree requirements after completing all course requirements for are up to date and examination.
the masters degree must return to the campus for the final examination. all ELP requirements
The final examination is not to be administered until all other requirements (if applicable) and
for the degree, including any internship, have been substantially coursework are
completed. Departmental requirements and regulations related to degree complete.
plans, professional internships, etc., may be found in the departmental
brochure. A student will not normally be permitted to undertake 684
(Professional Internship) as the final course in the sequence of study
semester.
leading to the masters degree.
Approved by: OGAPS.
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation examination. least 10 working days
(p. 24) section. before exam date. See
OGAPS calendar for
Master of Science in Architecture deadlines.
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new committee, department
understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to head or chair of the
pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. intercollegiate faculty,
and OGAPS.
Requirements final examination. the Final Examination
Form should be
1 Meet with departmental When: Before first within 10 days following
graduate advisor to plan semester registration. the exam.
course of study for first Approved by: Approved by: Advisory
semester. Graduate advisor committee and OGAPS.
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory
committee. deadline imposed by single PDF file (http:// committee, department
and no later than 90 and submit signed intercollegiate faculty
days prior to final oral or approval form to the and OGAPS.
thesis defense. Office of Graduate and
Approved by: Advisory Professional Studies.
1
2
and OGAPS. Credit Requirements (p. 424)
424 Master of Science in Architecture
masse.

425
Studies website.
used.
426 Master of Science in Architecture
Residence (p. 426)
the thesis.
427

examination. The
Doctor of Philosophy in of the defense.

Architecture committee, department
examination.
Approved by: OGAPS
date. See OGAPS
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
faculty chair, and
later than 90 days
OGAPS.

applicable), and
degree plan.
428 Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture
Degree Plan
examination.
Studies.
429
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
(OGAPS).
applicable), and
degree plan.
431
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
Dissertation
ogaps.tamu.edu.

candidacy.
(p. 25)
Time Limit
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
433
Veterinary Pathology Bilbo, David, Professor

Clinical Psychology Construction Science
Counseling Psychology EDD, Texas A&M University, 1977
Medical Sciences
Health Services Research Bryant, John, Associate Professor
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences Construction Science
Epidemiology and Environmental Health PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995
Oral Biology
Choi, Kunhee, Associate Professor
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours Construction Science
PHD, University of California at Berkeley, 2008
Application for Degree Choudhury, Iftekharudd, Associate Professor
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation Construction Science
(p. 24) section. PHD, Texas A&M University, 1994
Dixit, Manish, Assistant Professor

Department of Construction Construction Science
Science PHD, Texas A&M University, 2013
Du, Jing, Assistant Professor

Head: J. P. Horlen
Construction Science
Graduate Coordinator: S. Lavy PHD, Michigan State University, 2012
The Master of Science in Construction Management program is an Ellis, Debra, Senior Lecturer
advanced curriculum comprised of a core of study in management of Construction Science
construction operations; legal aspects of construction; and research BS, Texas A&M University, 1990
methodology. Students will develop a specialization through theses/
Escamilla, Edelmiro, Instructional Assistant Professor
professional studies and coursework in their fields of interest. The program
is augmented with classes in business administration, engineering,
architecture, and other support areas as appropriate for specialization
development. Fernandez-Solis, Jose, Associate Professor
A minimum body of knowledge is required as a prerequisite of admission
PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006
for students without an appropriate degree or substantial professional
experience. Grisham, Ray, Lecturer
The program offers a 32-hour thesis and a 36-hour non-thesis option.
JD, University of Texas at Austin, 1972
Because of the important role of computing in the disciplines housed within
Haque, Mohammed, Professor
the College of Architecture, all entering students are required to possess
a portable, network-ready personal computer capable of running software
PHD, New Jersey's Science & Technology University, 1995
appropriate to their academic program. Financial aid is available to assist
students in their computer purchases. No student will be denied admission Horlen, Joseph, Associate Professor
to Texas A&M University based on inability to purchase a computer. Construction Science
Additional information is available on the College of Architecture website. JD, Baylor University, 1980
This program offers a dual masters degree program with the graduate Kang, Ho-Yeong, Associate Professor
programs in Construction Management and in Land and Property Construction Science
Development that enables students to graduate with a Master of Science PHD, Texas A&M University, 2001
in Construction Management and a Master in Land and Property
Development upon completion of the combined 68 credit hour (with thesis) Lavy, Sarel, Associate Professor
or 72 credit hour (without thesis) core curriculum. A student must be Construction Science
admitted into both the graduate program in Construction Management PHD, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Israel, 2006
and the graduate program in Land and Property Development before
completion of this dual degree program. Nichols, John, Associate Professor
Faculty PHD, University of Newcastle, Australia, 2002
Bigelow, Ben, Assistant Professor Rodgers, William, Professor of Practice

Construction Science Construction Science
PHD, University of Colorado, 2014 JD, Texas Tech University, 1978
434 Master of Science in Construction Management
Rybkowski, Zofia, Associate Professor 5 Check to be sure When: Well before

Construction Science degree program and submitting request
PHD, University of California - Berkeley, 2009 advisory committee to schedule final
Ryoo, Boong, Associate Professor all ELP requirements
Construction Science (if applicable) and
PHD, University of Wisconsin - madison, 1995 coursework are
complete.
Williamson, Kenneth, Associate Professor
Construction Science 6 Complete residence When: If applicable,
PHD, University of Oklahoma, 1994 requirement. before or during final
semester.
Masters Approved by: OGAPS.
Master of Science in Construction Management (p. 434)
Master of Science in Construction examination. least 10 working days
Management OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new Approved by: Advisory
understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to committee, department
pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. head or chair of the
Step Instruction Details Form should be
1 Meet with departmental When: Before first submitted to OGAPS
graduate advisor to plan semester registration. within 10 days following
course of study for first Approved by: the exam.
semester. Graduate advisor Approved by: Advisory
or chair of the committee and OGAPS.
intercollegiate faculty. 9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS
2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the one approved final calendar for deadlines.
committee. deadline imposed by copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory
1
Submit a degree plan. the student's college single PDF file (http:// committee, department
and no later than 90 ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the
days prior to final oral or and submit signed intercollegiate faculty
thesis defense. approval form to the and OGAPS.
Approved by: Advisory Office of Graduate and
committee, department Professional Studies.
head or chair of the 10 Graduation; arrange for For more information,
intercollegiate faculty, cap and gown. visit http://
and Office of Graduate graduation.tamu.edu.
and Professional
Studies (OGAPS). 1
3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20 the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
submit thesis proposal working days prior to 2
to the Office of the submission of the portal.
intercollegiate faculty Student's Advisory Committee (p. 435)
2
4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the Credit Requirements (p. 435)
graduation fee. first week of the final Transfer of Credit (p. 435)
semester, see OGAPS Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
calendar. Courses (p. 436)
435
masse.

436 Master of Science in Construction Management
Studies website.
used.
437
Residence (p. 437)
the thesis.
438 Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning
Foreign Languages Bright, Elise, Professor

Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree. PHD, Texas A&M University, 1980
Application for Degree Cooper, John, Associate Professor Of The Practice

(p. 24) section. Giusti, Cecilia, Associate Professor
Department of Landscape PHD, The University of Texas - Austin, 2001
Architecture and Urban Planning Huang, Chang, Associate Professor

http://laup.arch.tamu.edu PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Head: F. O. Ndubisi Joh, Kenneth, Assistant Professor

The Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning (LAUP) PHD, University of California, Irvine, 2009
is one of the four departments located within the College of Architecture
at Texas A&M University. The other departments are the Department of Kim, Jun, Assistant Professor
Architecture, the Department of Construction Science and the Department Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
of Visualization Sciences. LAUP is one of the oldest and well established PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010
departments of its kind in the southern United States.
Lee, Chanam, Professor
LAUP offers six degree programs in four different fields: landscape Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
architecture, urban planning, land development, and urban and regional MLA, Texas A&M University, 1999
science. Today, approximately 210 undergraduate students, 137 masters
students, and 46 doctoral students are enrolled full-time in the department. Li, Ming-Han, Professor
LAUP has a group of approximately 40 faculty and lecturers with a wide Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
varying range of expertise. LAUPs mission is to create, apply, and MLA, Texas A&M University, 1998
disseminate knowledge to enhance functional, healthy, and sustainable
Lindell, Michael, Professor Emeritus
human environments through instruction, research, and service in
landscape architecture, urban planning, land development, and allied
PHD, University of Colorado, 1975
disciplines. This mission embodies the tri-partite mission of Texas A&M
Universityteaching, research and service. Merrill, Jeremy, Assistant Professor
Because of the important role of computing in the disciplines housed
within the College of Architecture, all entering students are required to
possess a portable, network-ready personal computer capable of running Mickelson, Kimberley, Visiting Associate Professor
software appropriate to their academic program. Financial aid is available Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
to assist students in their computer purchases. No student will be denied BA, The University of Texas - Austin, 1981
admission to Texas A&M University based on inability to purchase a
computer. Additional information is available on the college website at Ndubisi, Forster, Professor
http://arch.tamu.edu. Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
PHD, University of Waterloo, 1987
Faculty
Newman, Galen, Assistant Professor
Anderson, Sammy, Executive Associate Professor Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning MLA, Auburn University, 2006
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1993 MA, Auburn University, 2006
Bardenhagen, Eric, Assistant Professor Noh, Youngre, Visiting Assistant Professor

Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
MLA, Texas A&M University, 1999 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015
Berke, Philip, Professor Park, Yun, Lecturer

Boyd, Dean, Visiting Assistant Professor Peacock, Walter, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995 PHD, University of Georgia, 1986
439
Qu, Tongbin, Lecturer students degree plan includes both business and non-business courses,
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning drawing upon resources of 17 different departments at Texas A&M,
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010 ranging from accounting, finance and marketing to landscape architecture
and construction management. For more information, visit us on the
Rodiek, Jon, Professor website at http://laup.arch.tamu.edu.
PHD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1974 This program offers several dual degree programs:
Rogers, George, Professor

Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Master of Land and Property Development/Bachelor of Science in
PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 1983 Urban and Regional Planning
Master of Land and Property Development/Bachelor of Landscape
Sharif, Mustafa, Lecturer Architecture
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Master of Land and Property Development/Master of Architecture
PHD, Texas A&M University, College Station, 2015
Master of Land and Property Development/Master of Urban Planning
Van Zandt, Shannon, Associate Professor Master of Land and Property Development/Master Science in
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Construction Management
BED, Texas A&M University, 1993 Master of Land and Property Development/Master of Real Estate
Varni, James, Professor Emeritus A student must be admitted into both degrees that form part of the dual
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning degrees specified above before they can commence a dual degree
PHD, UCLA, 1976 program.
Woo, Ayoung, Lecturer A student holding a baccalaureate degree may become a candidate for
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning the degree of Master of Land and Property Development (MLPD). This
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014 graduate program provides opportunities for individual and collaborative
work.
Wunneburger, Douglas, Instructional Associate Professor
Masters
Master of Land and Property Development in Land and Property
Development (p. 439)
Master of Landscape Architecture in Landscape Architecture
(p. 443) Transfer of Credit (p. 440)
Master of Urban Planning in Urban and Regional Planning (p. 445) Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
Courses (p. 440)
Doctoral Thesis Option (p. 441)
Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Science (p. 449)
Certificates Non-Thesis Option (p. 442)
Sustainable Urbanism Certificate (p. 445) Students Advisory Committee

Master of Land and Property After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
Development in Land and the student will consult with the head of the department or his delegate
concerning appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The
Property Development students advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no
fewer than three members of the graduate faculty representative of the
The graduate program in Land and Property Development (MLPD) is students fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs
designed for persons interested in entrepreneurial or management roles of the advisory committee must be from the students department, and at
in the design, construction, development and real estate professions. The least one or more of the members must have an appointment to a
Master of Land and Property Development (MLPD) program focuses on department other than the students major department.
both physical and financial aspects of land and real estate development
and the creation of real estate asset value through the conceptualization,
design, delivery and management of real estate assets.
Each individuals Master of Land and Property Development degree faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may serve
plan is structured to relate project design and venture structure to site as chair of a students advisory committee.
ecology and market economy, and to stress both entrepreneurial interests
of private enterprise and regulatory guidelines of public entities. Each
440 Master of Land and Property Development in Land and Property Development
Other graduate faculty members located off-campus may serve as a An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Land and Property
member or co-chair (but not chair), with a member as the chair. The Development degree for a student who selects the thesis option program.
chair of the committee, who usually has immediate supervision of the
students degree plan, has the responsibility for calling required meetings Transfer of Credit
of the committee, and for calling meetings at any other time considered
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in resident study
desirable.
at Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
University and the student wants the chair to continue to serve in this role, and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
the student is responsible for securing a current member of the University Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken in residence
Graduate Faculty, from her/his academic program and located on the at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international institution with
respective Texas A&M University campus, to serve as the co-chair of the a final grade of B or greater might be considered for transfer credit if,
committee. If the committee chair is on an approved leave of absence, s/ at the time the courses were completed, the student was in degree-
he can remain as chair without a co-chair for up to one year with written seeking status at Texas A&M University or at the institution at which
approval of the Department Head or chair of the intercollegiate faculty. the courses were taken, and if the courses would be accepted for credit
Extensions beyond the one year period can be granted with additional toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the host
approval of the Dean. institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding section apply.
Coursework in which no formal grades are given or in which grades
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S,
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Courses appearing on
in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper and is the degree plan with grades of D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer
registered for courses such as 684, 685, 689, 691, or 693, the student may work. Credit for thesis research or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit
request, in writing, that the department head appoint an alternate advisory for coursework submitted for transfer from any college or university must
committee chair during the interim period. be shown in semester credit hours or equated to semester credit hours. An
official transcript from the university at which the transfer coursework was
taken must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
In addition, the committee, as a group and as individual members, is Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
responsible for counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the Registrar
Graduate and Professional Studies. at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
Studies.
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may computing the GPR.
masse. Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will Thesis Option
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward meeting
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior credit-hour requirements for the masters degree thesis option under the
to the deadlines imposed by the students college, and no later than following limitations.
90 days prior to the date of the final oral examination. This proposed
degree plan should be submitted through the online Document Processing 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
Submission System located on the website http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu. transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
A student submitting proposed degree plans for Master of Land and Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
Property Development degrees should designate on the official degree in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
plan form the program option desired by checking thesis option or non- international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
thesis option. Additional coursework may be added to the approved considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
degree plan by petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
committee to correct deficiencies in the students academic preparation. A&M University or at the institution at which the courses were
No changes can be made to the degree plan once the students Request taken; and if the courses would be accepted for credit toward a
for Final Examination or Request for Final Examination Exemption is similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the host
approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. institution.
Credit Requirement degree plan credit.
A minimum of 32 credit hours for the thesis track of 36 credit hours for 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
the non-thesis track of coursework and satisfactory final examination non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
is required for the Master of Land and Property Development Degree. considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
441
3. Any combination of 684, 685, 691 and 693 may not exceed 25 percent 9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
plan: Thesis Option
A maximum of 8 hours in the combination of 691 (Research) and
An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Land and Property
684 (Professional Internship) and/or
Development degree for a student who selects the thesis option program.
Up to 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), or
The finished work must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the
Up to 3 hours of 693 (Professional Study). pertinent literature and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study,
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). the method, significance and results of the students original research.
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or Guidelines for the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis
400-level). Manual, which is available online at http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other After successful defense (or exemption) and approval by the students
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day advisory committee and the head of the students major department, the
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least student must submit his/her thesis in electronic format as a single PDF
15 contact hours. file. The PDF file must be uploaded to the website http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. Additionally, a signed paper approval form with original signatures must be
8. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. received by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The PDF file
the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate Deadline dates for submitting are announced each semester or summer
and Professional Studies. term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar (see
Non-Thesis Option http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward meeting Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-
credit-hour requirements for the masters degree non-thesis option under time thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services.
the following limitations. This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: A thesis that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will be
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved returned to the students department head. The manuscript must be
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were anew. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas process in order to graduate that semester.
A&M University or at the institution at which the courses were
taken; and if the courses would be accepted for credit toward a Thesis Proposal
similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the host
institution. For the thesis option Master of Land and Property Development degree,
the student must prepare a thesis proposal for approval by the advisory
committee and the head of the major department. This proposal must be
degree plan credit.
submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies at least 20
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate working days prior to the scheduling of the final examination.
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing
3. Any combination of 684, 685, and 693 may not exceed 25 percent of research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards
the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree plan: and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research
A maximum of 3 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety
at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about research compliance
Up to 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), or
Up to 3 hours of 693 (Professional Study).
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or Final Examination
400-level).
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
institutions, up to1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to
15 contact hours. take the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for
7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used. courses on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas
8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. A&M which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and no
442 Master of Land and Property Development in Land and Property Development
unabsolved grades of D, For U can occur for any course listed on the Property Development. The final exam cannot be held prior to the midpoint
degree plan. of the semester if questions on the exam are based on courses in which
the student is currently enrolled.
To absolve a deficient grade, the student must repeat the course at
Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or better. All coursework Additional Requirements
on the degree plan must have been completed with the exception of
those hours for which the student is registered. Additionally, all English Additional Requirements
Language Proficiency requirements must be satisfied prior to scheduling
the examination. A student in the thesis option must have an approved Residence (p. 442)
thesis proposal on file in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Continuous Registration (p. 442)
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted Time Limit (p. 442)
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 Foreign Languages (p. 442)
Residence
degree and that must be within a time period that does not extend beyond A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M
the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are excluded). University to satisfy the residence requirement for the thesis option Master
of Land and Property Development. There is no residence requirement
The final examination covers the thesis and all work taken on the degree
for the non-thesis Master of Land and Property Development; however,
plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both.
attention is directed to the rules regarding Limitations on the Use of
For a student in the thesis option, the final examination may not be
Transfer, Extension and Certain Other Courses.
administered before the thesis is available to all members of the students
advisory committee in substantially final form, and all members have had Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
adequate time to review the document. For a student in the non-thesis may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
option, no examination may be held prior to the mid-point of the semester time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
or summer term in which a student will complete all remaining courses student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
on the degree plan. The examination is conducted by the students with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
advisory committee as finally constituted. Thesis-option a student must be Professional Studies.
registered in the University in the semester or summer term in which the
final examination is taken. See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
Persons other than members of the graduate faculty may, with Continuous Registration
mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor, attend
final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the A student in the thesis option of the Master of Land and Property
questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the Development program who has completed all coursework on his/her
proceedings. degree plan other than 691 (Research) is required to be in continuous
registration until all requirements for the degree have been completed.
A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee with at most one Non-thesis option students are not required to be registered once they
dissension is required to pass a student on his or her exam. A department have completed all of the degree plan coursework. See Continuous
can have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency within all Registration Requirements (p. 25).
degree programs within a department. Thesis-option candidates may
petition to be exempt from their final examination provided their degree Time Limit
plan GPR is 3.500 or greater and they have the approval of the advisory
committee, the head of the students major department and the Office of
Graduate and Professional Studies. It is recommended that the petition for
the thesis.
A non-thesis option student cannot be exempted from the final not be used to satisfy degree requirements. A student who has chosen
examination. Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of the thesis option must have the final corrected copies of the thesis cleared
only the committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies no later than one year
Professional Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 after the final examination, or approval of a petition for exemption from
only) has been made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the the final exam, or within the seven-year time limit, whichever occurs first.
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Failure to do so will result in the degree not being awarded.
Non-Thesis Option Foreign Languages

A thesis is not required. A final comprehensive examination is required for A foreign language is not required for the Master of Land and Property
the non-thesis Master of Land and Property Development program and Development degree.
no exemptions are allowed. The requirements as to level of courses and
examinations are the same as for the thesis option Master of Land and
443
Internship or Practicum member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
A student who undertakes a professional internship in partial fulfillment of serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty
masters degree requirements after completing all course requirements for members located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but
the masters degree must return to the campus for the final examination. not chair), with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who
The final examination is not to be administered until all other usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program,
requirements for the degree, including any internship, have been has the responsibility for calling meetings at any other time considered
substantially completed. desirable.
Application for Degree If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
(p. 24) section. securing a current member of the University Graduate Committee Faculty,
from the students academic program and located near the Texas A&M
Master of Landscape Architecture University campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The
in Landscape Architecture Department Head or Chair of intercollegiate faculty may request in writing
to the Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a
faculty member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
The College of Architecture offers a non-thesis program leading to the
degree of Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA). The degree
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for up to one
requires the completion of a minimum of 45 hours of coursework and a
year. The student should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
satisfactory comprehensive final examination.
The program in Landscape Architecture offers graduate studies leading Dean.
to the Master of Landscape Architecture. The program is designed to
develop professional specialized skills in the field and to provide a unique
educational experience. Issues dealing with design process, natural
resource management, behavioral response, computer visualization
and landscape planning are emphasized as separate specializations in
that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair
response to the professions leadership potentials. Programs are planned
to encourage applications from a variety of backgrounds. Emphasis is
placed on the development of communication, collaboration and problem The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed
solving skills associated with land design issues. degree plan, any professional study or project and the final examination.
Students are required by the department to take an internship during the
summer.
masse.
Courses (p. 444)
Students Advisory Committee to the deadlines imposed by the students college, and no later than
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework, 90 days prior to the date of the final oral examination.
the student will consult with the head of the department concerning
appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer Document Processing Submission System located on the website
than three members of the graduate faculty representative of the http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
of the advisory committee must be from the students department, and at
least one or more of the members must have an appointment to a
department other than the students major department.
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the or Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of
advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee Graduate and Professional Studies.
444 Master of Landscape Architecture in Landscape Architecture

A minimum of 45 semester credit hours of approved courses is required considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
for the Master of Landscape Architecture degree. 3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 695 may not exceed 25 percent
Transfer of Credit plan:
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at A maximum of 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess Up to 4 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and
of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and Up to 3 hours of
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. 695 (Frontiers in Research).
a final grade of B or greater might be considered for transfer credit if, at 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
the time the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted 400-level).
for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
at the host institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
section apply. Coursework in which no formal grades are given or week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for 15 contact hours.
example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. 7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used.
Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D, F or U may not 8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research or the equivalent
college or university must be shown in semester credit hours or equated Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
to semester credit hours. An official transcript from the university at which the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
the transfer coursework was taken must be sent directly to the Office of and Professional Studies.
Admissions.

Final Examination
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the Registrar semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional must be notified in writing of any cancellations. To be eligible to
Studies. take the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in A&M which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and no
computing the GPR. unabsolved grades of D, F or U can occur for any course listed on
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or better.
Extension and Certain Other Courses All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed with the
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer all English language proficiency requirements must be satisfied prior to
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward scheduling the examination.
following limitations. The candidate is not eligible to petition for an exemption from the final
examination. A request to hold and announce the final examination
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the scheduled date for
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: the examination. An examination which is not completed and reported
Graduate and/or undergraduate courses taken in residence at an as satisfactory to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within
accredited U.S. institution, or approved international institution 10 working days of the scheduled examination date will be recorded as
with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for transfer a failure. A student may be given only one opportunity to repeat the
credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the student final examination for the masters degree and that must be within a time
was in degree-seeking status at Texas A&M University, or the period that does not extend beyond the end of the next regular semester
student was in degree-seeking status at the institution at which (summer terms are excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the
the courses were taken; and if the courses would be accepted mid point of the semester if questions on the exam are based on courses
for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking in which the student is currently enrolled.
status at the host institution.
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for The final examination covers all work taken on the degree plan and
degree plan credit. at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both. The
examination is conducted by the students advisory committee as finally
with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor, attend
445
final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the Application for Degree
proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her (p. 24) section.
exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided exists is
consistency within all degree programs within a department. Sustainable Urbanism - Certificate
Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the Sustainable Urbanism is an interdisciplinary program based in the
committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Center for Housing and Urban Development (CHUD) in the College of
Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been Architecture. The certificate has been designed to provide students with
made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate an understanding of the interrelationship between the sustainability, cities,
and Professional Studies. and the environmental design professions. The Sustainable Urbanism
Program consists of a series of courses that are open to students from any
Additional Requirements graduate degree program at Texas A&M University.
Additional Requirements Program Requirements

Residence (p. 445)
Select one of the following Principles - History and Theory 3
Time Limit (p. 445)
courses:
PLAN 610 Structure and Function of Urban Settlements
PLAN 633 Planning for Healthy Communities
PLAN 664 Planning Theory and History
ARCH 689 Special Topics in...
Residence
GEOG 616 Urban Geography
A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas Select one of the following Practices - Methods and Skills courses: 3
COSC 689 Special Topics in... (Sustainable Construction)
Landscape Architecture degree.
COSC 689 Special Topics in... (Earth Construction)
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree LDEV 661 Development and the Environment
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full LDEV 671 Sustainable Development
Select one of the following Policies - Analysis and Evaluation 3
courses:
Professional Studies. ARCH 622 Sustainable Building Design Technology
ARCH 646 Historic Preservation Theory and Practice
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). PLAN 669 Urban Infrastructure Planning
PLAN 689 Special Topics in...
Time Limit
LAND 661 Visual Quality for Design and Planning
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven Select one of the following Design and Planning Studios: 9
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be 1
Collaborative Studio
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which 2,3
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven Sustainable Urbanism Studio
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may Total Semester Credit Hours 18
1
Approved sections of LAND 621 and PLAN 662-PLAN 663 and
Foreign Languages approved Architecture studio satisfy this course.
2
Each year an approved listing of sustainable urbanism studio sections
A foreign language is not required for the Master of Landscape
will be posted. Studios that satisfy this option are LAND 620 and
Architecture degree.
ARCH 607. Urban Design studios in approved study abroad programs
(Alexandria, Barcelona, Santa Chiara) may substitute for the fall
Internship or Practicum sustainable urbanism studio.
An internship is required as part of the Master of Landscape Architecture 3
Architecture students register for the urban design sections of
degree requirement in order for the student to graduate. The internship ARCH 607.
requirement may be met as a full summer work internship or a Fall or
Spring internship. Students who complete an internship during the fall or
spring semester should register for Land 684 credit. Internships completed
Master of Urban Planning in Urban
during the summer are reported as summer work and students should and Regional Planning
report it to the Coordinator of the MLA program. The final examination is
not to be administered until all requirements for the degree, including http://laup.arch.tamu.edu
any internship, have been substantially completed.
446 Master of Urban Planning in Urban and Regional Planning
Urban planning takes a long term, comprehensive and transdisciplinary If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
view towards enhancing the quality of the places we live in. The planning University and the student wants the chair to continue to serve in this role,
program is directed towards future professionals and scholars who seek to the student is responsible for securing a current member of the University
understand and manage urban and natural environments. Graduate Faculty, from her/his academic program and located on the
respective Texas A&M University campus, to serve as the co-chair of the
The graduate program in urban planning supports the Master of Urban committee. If the committee chair is on an approved leave of absence, s/
Planning (MUP), as well as students pursuing degrees in fields related to he can remain as chair without a co-chair for up to one year with written
cities and communities, the environment and natural resources, and public approval of the Department Head or chair of the intercollegiate faculty.
service and leadership. Because of the transdisciplinary nature of the MUP Extensions beyond the one year period can be granted with additional
program, candidates for this degree are encouraged to apply from a broad approval of the Dean.
range of disciplines such as anthropology, architecture, civil engineering,
education, geography, land development, landscape architecture, political If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
science, public service, public health, social work and sociology. extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper and is
The Degree of Master of Urban Planning registered for courses such as 684, 691, 692 or 693, the student may
request, in writing, that the department head appoint an alternate advisory
A student holding the baccalaureate degree may become a candidate
committee chair during the interim period.
for the degree of Master of Urban Planning (MUP). This two-year
interdisciplinary program provides opportunities for individual and The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed
collaborative work. The minimum requirements for this degree are the degree plan, the research proposal, the thesis and the final examination.
completion of 48 hours of coursework and a satisfactory final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group and as individual members, is
An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Urban Planning degree responsible for counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the
for a student who selects the thesis option program. case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of
Degree Plan (p. 446) be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
Credit Requirement (p. 446) masse.
Courses (p. 447) The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will
Thesis Option (p. 448) develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed
Thesis Proposal (p. 448) and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior
Final Examination (p. 448) to the deadlines imposed by the students college, and no later than
Students Advisory Committee Document Processing Submission System located on the website
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework, http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
A student submitting proposed degree plans for Master of Urban Planning
degrees should designate on the official degree plan form the program
option desired by checking thesis option or non-thesis option.
students fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
of the advisory committee must be from the students department, and at petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct
least one or more of the members must have an appointment to a deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be
department other than the students major department. made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination
Credit Requirement
serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty A minimum of 48 semester credit hours of approved courses is required
members located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but for the Master of Urban Planning Degree.
usually has immediate supervision of the students research and thesis, Transfer of Credit
has the responsibility for calling required meetings of the committee, and
for calling meetings at any other time considered desirable.
447
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Up to 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research).
a final grade of B or greater might be considered for transfer credit if, at
400-level).
the time the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted
for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status 6. No credit may be obtained by correspondence study.
at the host institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding 7. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
section apply. Coursework in which no formal grades are given or in institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. 15 contact hours.
Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of D, F or U may not 8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research or the equivalent 9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
college or university must be shown in semester credit hours or equated Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
to semester credit hours. An official transcript from the university at which the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
the transfer coursework was taken must be sent directly to the Office of and Professional Studies.
Admissions.
Non-Thesis Option
If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward meeting
credit-hour requirements for the masters degree non-thesis option under
the following limitations.
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
Studies. transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
computing the GPR.
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
Extension and Certain Other Courses completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
A&M University or at the institution at which the courses were
Thesis Option taken; and if the courses would be accepted for credit toward a
If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward meeting similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the host
credit-hour requirements for the masters degree thesis option under the institution.
following limitations. Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
degree plan credit.
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved 3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 695 may not exceed 25 percent
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were plan:
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas A maximum of 2 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or
A&M University or at the institution at which the courses were Up to 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and
taken; and if the courses would be accepted for credit toward a
similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the host
institution.
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for 4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681).
degree plan credit. 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
400-level).
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690, 691 and 695 may not exceed 25
15 contact hours.
percent of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual
degree plan: 7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used.
A maximum of 8 hours in the combination of 691 (Research) and 8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
684 (Professional Internship) and/or 9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
Up to 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies), and
448 Master of Urban Planning in Urban and Regional Planning
Thesis Option All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed with the
An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Urban Planning degree all English Language Proficiency requirements must be satisfied prior to
for a student who selects the thesis option program. The finished work scheduling the examination. A student in the thesis option must have an
must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature approved thesis proposal on file in the Office of Graduate and Professional
and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method, Studies.
significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines for
the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual, which is A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted
available online at http://ogaps.tamu.edu. to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10
After successful defense (or exemption) and approval by the students Examinations which are not completed and reported as satisfactory to the
advisory committee and the head of the students major department, the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
student must submit his/her thesis in electronic format as a single PDF scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be
file. The PDF file must be uploaded to the website http://ogaps.tamu.edu. given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for the masters
Additionally, a signed approval form must be brought or mailed to the degree and that must be within a time period that does not extend beyond
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Both the PDF file and the the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are excluded).
The final examination covers the thesis and all work taken on the degree
Deadline dates for submitting are announced each semester or summer plan and at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both.
term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar (see For a student in the thesis option, the final examination may not be
Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed via the website administered before the thesis is available to all members of the students
http://ogaps.tamu.edu. advisory committee in substantially final form, and all members have had
adequate time to review the document. For a student in the non-thesis
Before a student can be cleared by Thesis and Dissertation Services,
option, no examination may be held prior to the mid-point of the semester
a processing fee must be paid through Student Business Services. This
or summer term in which a student will complete all remaining courses
processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After
on the degree plan. The examination is conducted by the students
advisory committee as finally constituted. Thesis-option a student must be
registered in the University in the semester or summer term in which the
A thesis that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate final examination is taken. Persons other than members of the graduate
and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will be faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor,
returned to the students department head. The manuscript must be attend final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the
resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the
anew. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee
process in order to graduate that semester. with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her
Thesis Proposal consistency within all degree programs within a department.
For the thesis option Master of Urban Planning degree, the student must Thesis-option candidates may petition to be exempt from their final
prepare a thesis proposal for approval by the advisory committee and the examination provided their degree plan GPR is 3.500 or greater and they
head of the major department. This proposal must be submitted to the have the approval of the advisory committee, the head of the students
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior major department and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
to the scheduling of the final examination. It is recommended that the petition for exemption be submitted the same
semester the student intends to submit the thesis. A non-thesis option
Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing student cannot be exempted from the final examination.
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been
responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the website made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
http://rcb.tamu.edu. and Professional Studies.
Thesis Defense/Final Examination Non-Thesis Option

The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each A thesis is not required. A final comprehensive examination is required for
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional the non-thesis Master of Urban Planning program and no exemptions are
Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies allowed. The requirements as to level of courses and examinations are the
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to same as for the thesis option Master of Urban Planning degree.
currently enrolled.
unabsolved grades of D, For U can occur for any course listed on
449
Additional Requirements for the masters degree must return to the campus for the final
examination. The final examination is not to be administered until
Additional Requirements all other requirements for the degree, including any internship, have
been substantially completed.
Residence (p. 449)
Continuous Registration (p. 449) Application for Degree
Time Limit (p. 449)
Foreign Languages (p. 449) (p. 24) section.
Application for Degree (p. 449) Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and
Residence Regional Science
A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed
University to satisfy the residence requirement for the thesis option Master to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or
of Urban Planning. There is no residence requirement for the non-thesis her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis
Master of Urban Planning; however, attention is directed to the rules for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter
regarding Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent
Courses. research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the
Professional Studies. degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has
A student in the thesis option of the Master of Urban Planning program Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree
who has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than
Requirements
691 (Research) is required to be in continuous registration until all
requirements for the degree have been completed. Non-thesis option Step Instruction Details
students are not required to be registered once they have completed all of 1 Meet with departmental/ When: Before first
the degree plan coursework. See Continuous Registration Requirements intercollegiate graduate semester registration.
(p. 25). advisor to plan course Approved by:
Time Limit semester.
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be committee. deadline imposed by
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which Submit a degree plan. the student's college
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven or intercollegiate
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may programs, and no
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. later than 90 days
A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected examination.
copies of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional Approved by: Advisory
Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of committee, department
a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time head or intercollegiate
limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not faculty chair, and
being awarded. Office of Graduate and
Foreign Languages (OGAPS).
A foreign language is not required for the Master of Urban Planning 3 Complete English When: Before
degree. Language Proficiency preliminary
Internship or Practicum applicable), and
A student who undertakes a professional internship in partial fulfillment of degree plan.
masters degree requirements after completing all course requirements
450 Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Science
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
semester; see OGAPS
date. See OGAPS
faculty chair, and
students committee.
OGAPS.
451
examination.
Research Proposal
Studies.
Examinations
qualifications:
examination.
453
to OGAPS. date.
examination.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
applicable), and
degree plan.
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
chair.
ogaps.tamu.edu.
graduate.
Time Limit (p. 454)
Languages (p. 455)
455

Clinical Psychology
Medical Sciences
(p. 24) section.
Languages
A student is required to possess a competent command of English. For Department of Visualization
http://viz.arch.tamu.edu
Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and Head: T. D. McLaughlin
Graduate Advisor: F. Parke
For more information about the Department of Visualization visit http://
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state viz.arch.tamu.edu.
legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, the number of hours for which Faculty
for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M University and other Akleman, Ergun, Professor
universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit. Visualization
PHD, George Institute of Technology, 1992
nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100 Bieber, Susanne, Instructor
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework. Visualization
PHD, Freie Universitat Berlin, 2012
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, Campana, Lilia, Instructional Assistant Professor
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours Visualization
will be charged tuition at a rate equivalent to out-of-state tuition. Please PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014
Chu Yew Yee, Sharon, Assistant Professor
Visualization
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. McNamara, Ann, Associate Professor
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated Visualization
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. PHD, University of Bristol, UK, 2000
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall, Parke, Frederic, Professor
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters Visualization
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized PHD, University of Utah, 1974
for a doctoral level course is counted. Quek, Francis, Professor
Visualization
The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral PHD, University of Michigan, 1990
Degrees:
Ragan, Eric, Assistant Professor
Biomedical Sciences Visualization
Biochemistry PHD, Virginia Tech, 2013
Microbiology
Genetics Schuld, Dawna, Instructional Assistant Professor
Toxicology Visualization
Nutrition Sciences PHD, The University of Chicago, 2009
School Psychology
456 Master of Fine Arts in Visualization
Seo, Jinsil, Assistant Professor has the responsibility for calling meetings at any other time considered
Visualization desirable.
PHD, Simon Fraser University, 2011
Stoenescu, Livia, Instructional Assistant Professor University and the student wants the chair to continue to serve in this role,
Visualization the student is responsible for securing a current member of the University
PHD, Queen's University, 2010 Graduate Faculty, from her/his academic program and located on the
respective Texas A&M University campus, to serve as the co-chair of the
Tassinary, Louis, Professor committee. If the committee chair is on an approved leave of absence, s/
Visualization he can remain as chair without a co-chair for up to one year with written
JD, Boston College, 2003 approval of the Department Head or chair of the intercollegiate faculty.
Extensions beyond the one year period can be granted with additional
Masters approval of the Dean.
Master of Fine Arts in Visualization (p. 456)
Master of Science in Visualization (p. 458) extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper and is
Master of Fine Arts in registered for courses such as 684, 691, 692 or 693, the student may
request, in writing, that the department head appoint an alternate advisory
Visualization committee chair during the interim period.
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visualization is designed for a student The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree
seeking a computing technology-infused terminal degree in the visual plan, the research proposal, the final presentation and written document.
arts applicable to employment in digital media fields, working as a In addition, the committee, as a group and as individual members, is
contemporary artist, and teaching in post-secondary digital arts programs. responsible for counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the
The MFA in Visualization is a non-thesis degree requiring the completion case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of
of 60 hours of coursework and a satisfactory presentation of a body of Graduate and Professional Studies.
work by the candidate. A written document addressing issues pertinent to
the final study is also required. The committee members approval on the degree plan indicates their
Program Requirements academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
Program Requirements be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
masse.
Degree Plan
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior to the
Courses (p. 457) deadlines imposed by the students college or degree program, and no
Final Presentation and Written Document (p. 457) later than 90 days prior to the date of the final presentation of the students
body of work.
After receiving admission to graduate studies and before completion Document Processing Submission System located on the website https://
of the first semester of the second year of coursework, the student will ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
consult with the graduate program coordinator or head of the department
concerning appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
The students advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct
no fewer than three members of the graduate faculty, representative deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be
of the students fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co- made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination
chairs of the advisory committee must be from the students department, or Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of
and at least one or more of the members must have an appointment Graduate and Professional Studies.
to a department other than the students major department.
Credit Requirement
advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee A minimum of 60 semester credit hours of approved courses is required
member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate for the Master of Fine Arts in Visualization degree.
serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty Transfer of Credit
457
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Up to 4 hours of 690 (Professional Practice).
a final grade of B or greater might be considered for transfer credit. This
400-level).
is permissible if at the time the courses were completed, the student was
in degree-seeking status at Texas A&M University or at the institution at 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
which the courses were taken. Further, if the courses would be accepted institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
at the host institution, that coursework may be considered for transfer 15 contact hours.
credit. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding section apply. 7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
Coursework in which no formal grades are given or in which grades other 8. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.)
is not accepted for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
with grades of D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
thesis research or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework and Professional Studies.
submitted for transfer from any college or university must be shown in
semester credit hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official Final Presentation and Written Document
transcript from the university at which the transfer coursework was taken
The candidate must conduct a final presentation and submit a written
must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
document reflecting the presentations content. This is done by dates
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied announced each semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the Professional Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the Registrar Studies must be notified in writing of any cancellations. To be eligible to
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward conduct the final presentation, a students GPR must be at least 3.000
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional for courses on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas
Studies. A&M which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree. There shall
be no grades of D, F or U for any course listed on the degree plan. To
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in absolve a deficient grade, the student must repeat the course at Texas
computing the GPR. A&M University and achieve a grade of C or better. All coursework
on the degree plan must have been completed with the exception of
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, those hours for which the student is registered. Additionally, all English
language proficiency requirements must be satisfied prior to scheduling
Extension and Certain Other Courses the presentation and written document.
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward The candidate is not eligible to petition for an exemption from the final
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the presentation. A request for permission to hold and announce the final
following limitations. presentation must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
Studies a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the scheduled date
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for for the presentation. A presentation that is not completed and reported
transfer credit is the greater of 15 hours or one-fourth (1/4) of the total as satisfactory to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: 10 working days of the scheduled presentation date(s) will be recorded
Graduate and/or undergraduate courses taken in residence at an as a failure. A student may be given only one opportunity to repeat the
accredited U.S. institution, or approved international institution final presentation for the masters degree and that must be within a time
with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for transfer period that does not extend beyond the end of the next regular semester
credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the student (summer terms are excluded).
was in degree-seeking status at Texas A&M University, or the
student was in degree-seeking status at the institution at which The final presentation shall consist of a focused body of work resulting
the courses were taken; and if the courses would be accepted in an appropriate form of public dissemination that reflects the students
for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking studies within his or her research studio. Such forms might include an
status at the host institution. exhibition, screening, or installation. A body of work customized for
internet delivery must also be presented in one of these forms. A written
document addressing issues pertinent to the final study is also required.
degree plan credit.
The written document must be prepared appropriately for publication
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate submission to a peer-reviewed venue agreed upon with the chair. At an
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be agreed upon time and date the student will make a formal presentation
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. of the body of work to members of the graduate committee. Committee
3. Any combination of 601, 684, 685, and 690 may not exceed 25 members will then meet privately to review the presentation (if relevant,
percent of the total credit hour requirement shown on the individual all visitors must excuse themselves from the proceedings). A positive vote
degree plan: by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissension
A maximum of 3 hours of 601 (Research Foundations) and/or is required to pass a student on his or her presentation and written
Up to 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or document. If deemed successful by the advisory committee, the student
will have completed the academic requirements for graduation.
Up to 9 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) and
458 Master of Science in Visualization
Presentation and written document evaluation results must be submitted Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree
with original signatures of only the committee members approved by the
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. If an approved committee Requirements
member substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature must also Step Instruction Details
be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Additional Requirements course of study for first Approved by:
or chair of the
Residence (p. 458) intercollegiate faculty.
Time Limit (p. 458) 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
Foreign Languages (p. 458) committee. deadline imposed by
1
Internship or Practicum (p. 458) Submit a degree plan. the student's college
thesis defense.
Residence Approved by: Advisory
A student must complete 18 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M committee, department
University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Fine head or chair of the
Arts in Visualization degree. A minimum of 15 credit hours of 693 must intercollegiate faculty,
be completed as resident hours. Students who are employed full-time and Office of Graduate
while completing their degree may fulfill total residence requirements by and Professional
completion of less-than-full time course loads each semester. In order Studies (OGAPS).
to be considered for this, the student is required to submit a Petition for 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
Waivers and Exceptions along with verification of his/her employment to submit thesis proposal working days prior to
the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. to the Office of the submission of the
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven head or chair of the
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be intercollegiate faculty
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which it and OGAPS.
2
is taken. Graduate credit for coursework that is more than seven calendar 4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may not be graduation fee. first week of the final
used to satisfy degree requirements. semester, see OGAPS
calendar.
Foreign Languages 5 Check to be sure When: Well before
A foreign language is not required for the Master of Fine Arts in degree program and submitting request
Visualization degree. advisory committee to schedule final
Internship or Practicum all ELP requirements
(if applicable) and
An internship is not required as part of the Master of Fine Arts in coursework are
Visualization degree requirement in order for the student to graduate. A complete.
student can receive credit for up to 8 hours of internship. 6 Complete residence When: If applicable,
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation Approved by: OGAPS.
Master of Science in Visualization examination. least 10 working days
and OGAPS.
459
8 Successfully complete When: The Report of have an appointment to a department other than the students major
final examination. the Final Examination department. The outside member for students in an interdisciplinary
Form should be program must have an appointment to a department different from the
submitted to OGAPS chair of the students committee.
the exam.
Office of Graduate and If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
Professional Studies. University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
cap and gown. visit http:// securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
graduation.tamu.edu. students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
1
The online Document Processing Submission System is located on Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu. Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
2
Complete the application for degree form via the student's Howdy member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
portal. separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
Program Requirements year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
Program Requirements Dean.
Student's Advisory Committee (http://catalog.tamu.edu/shared/ If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
graduate/ms-program-requirements/#students-advisory-committee) extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
Degree Plan (http://catalog.tamu.edu/shared/graduate/ms-program- in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper, and is
requirements/#degree-plan) registered for courses such as 5V98, 5V99, 684, 691, 692 or 693, the
Credit Requirements (http://catalog.tamu.edu/shared/graduate/ms- student may request, in writing, that the department head appoint an
program-requirements/#credit-requirement) alternate advisory committee chair during the interim period.
Transfer of Credit (http://catalog.tamu.edu/shared/graduate/ms- The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed
program-requirements/#transfer-credit) degree plan, the research proposal, the thesis and the final examination.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other In addition, the committee as a group and as individual members are
Courses (http://catalog.tamu.edu/shared/graduate/ms-program- responsible for advising the student on academic matters, and, in the
requirements/#limitations) case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of
Thesis Option (http://catalog.tamu.edu/shared/graduate/ms-program- Graduate and Professional Studies.
requirements/#thesis)
Thesis Proposal (http://catalog.tamu.edu/shared/graduate/ms- The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their
program-requirements/#proposal) willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
Final Examination (http://catalog.tamu.edu/shared/graduate/ms-
program-requirements/#final-examination)
Non-Thesis Option (http://catalog.tamu.edu/shared/graduate/ms- masse.
program-requirements/#non-thesis)
Degree Plan
department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) concerning to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary
appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer than date of the final oral examination or thesis defense.
three members of the graduate faculty, representative of the students
fields of study and research. The chair or the co-chair of the advisory A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document
committee must be from the students major department (or intercollegiate Processing Submission System (http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu).
faculty, if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must
460 Master of Science in Visualization
A student submitting a proposed degree plan for a Master of Science Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
degree should designate on the official degree plan the appropriate in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved
program option. international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
or Request for Final Examination Exemption is approved by the Office of in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
degree plan credit.
Credit Requirement
A minimum of 48 hours of approved courses and research is required for non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
the thesis option Master of Science in Visualization. considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
Ordinarily the student will devote the major portion of his or her time to 3. Not more than 12 hours may be used in any combination of the
work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting following categories:
fields of interest. Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691
(research) or 684 (Professional Internship) may be used.
15 contact hours.
Thesis Option
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines for
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual, which
Studies. is available online at the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
website.
Additionally, a signed approval form must be brought or mailed to the
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The PDF file and the signed
approval form are required by the deadline.
461
resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin student on his or her exam. A department, or interdisciplinary degree
again. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal program, may have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency
process to graduate that semester. within all degree programs within a department or interdisciplinary degree
program.
Thesis Proposal
the thesis.
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research For non-thesis option students, a thesis is not required. A final
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety comprehensive examination is required. Exemptions from final
at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance examinations are not allowed.
of Research Compliance and Biosafety website. The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the final semester
if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the student is
Thesis Defense/Final Examination currently enrolled. If a student has completed all required degree plan
coursework, the student is not required to be registered for classes in the
semester the final examination is administered (unless he/she holds an
assistantship).
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the
the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional
on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas A&M Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been
which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and there made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed and Professional Studies.
repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or A student pursuing the non-thesis option is not allowed to enroll in 5V98,
better. All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed 5V99, or 691 (research) for any reason and 691 may not be used for
with the exception of those hours for which the student is registered. credit toward a non-thesis option Master of Science degree. A maximum
Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements must be of 4 credit hours of 684 (Professional Internship), 8 credit hours of 685
satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. If applicable, an approved (Directed Studies), and up to 3 credit hours of 690 (Theory of Research)
thesis proposal must be on file in the Office of Graduate and Professional or 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used toward the non-thesis option
Studies according to published deadlines. Master of Science degree. In addition, any combination of 684, 685, 690
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis
to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies a minimum of 10 option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the
working days in advance of the scheduled date for the examination. same as for the thesis option degree.
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the Additional Requirements
Residence (p. 462)
For thesis option students, the final examination covers the thesis and all Time Limit (p. 462)
462 Mays Business School
Application for Degree (p. 462) Departments

Residence Departments
In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master Accounting (p. 474)
of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one Finance (p. 477)
Information and Operations Management (p. 484)
committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if Management (p. 488)
appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Marketing (p. 499)
a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for Interdepartmental Programs
Business Management Certificate (p. 464)
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree International Business Certificate (Mays MBA Students Only)
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full (p. 464)
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the International Business Certificate (Mays MS Students Only) (p. 464)
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (p. 466)
Master of Business Administration (p. 464)
Master of Science in Business (p. 462)
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). Mays Executive MBA Program (p. 472)
Mays Professional MBA Program (p. 473)
A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who Interdepartmental Degree
Programs
Registration Requirements (p. 25). Masters
Master of Business Administration in Business Administration
Time Limit (p. 464)
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven Master of Science in Business (p. 462)
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be Mays Executive MBA Program (p. 472)
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which Mays Professional MBA Program (p. 473)
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may Doctoral
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (p. 466)
Certificates
Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of Business Management Certificate (p. 464)
a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time International Business Certificate (Mays MBA Students Only)
International Business Certificate (Mays MS Students Only)
being awarded.
Foreign Languages Master of Science in Business

No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree. The Mays Business School offers a graduate program leading to the
degree of Master of Science in Business (MSB). Enrollment in the 11-
Application for Degree month program and related courses is restricted to students possessing
a non-business undergraduate degree and less than 12 months of post-
graduation work experience.
(p. 24) section.
The Mays MSB Program offers this 36 credit hour program as a single-
Mays Business School cohort, action-based, purposely designed curriculum intended to help
students develop core business acumen, cultivate leadership skills,
Administrative Officers and dynamically enhance professional marketability in an increasingly
competitive job market. All core course enrollments are handled through
Dean - Eli Jones, Ph.D. the Mays MS Business Program Office.
Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Programs - Bala Shetty, Ph.D. Details regarding the Mays MS Business Program curriculum may be
obtained by contacting the MS Business Program Office or at http://
mays.tamu.edu/ms-business. The Mays MS Business Program is a non-
463
thesis degree for which a final oral examination is not required. Admission Residence
to the program is for the Summer session only. The program commences
once annually in early summer. The Mays Business School is accredited A student must complete 36 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M
by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) at University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Science in
all program levels. Business degree. See Residence Requirements (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/academic-expectations-general-degree-requirements/degree-
Program Requirements requirements).
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 463) Time Limit

Course Requirement (p. 463) All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
Transfer of Credit (p. 463) consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension, and Certain Other Courses considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
(p. 463) it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
Final Examination (p. 463) calendar years old may not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
Students Advisory Committee Scholastic Requirements

The Mays MS Business students advisory committee consists of To maintain good academic standing and to be eligible for graduation, a
the Director of the Mays MS Business Program, or the Associate Mays MS Business student must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.000
Dean for Graduate Programs within the Mays Business School. The GPR in each block of the Mays MS Business Program. A degree-seeking
Director or the Associate Dean has the responsibility of approving graduate student is considered to be scholastically deficient if either his or
the standardized degree plan for each MS Business student. When her cumulative GPR or the GPR for courses listed on the degree plan falls
necessary, recommendations in cases of academic deficiency will be below 3.000.
made to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
In the event a degree-seeking graduate student becomes scholastically
deficient, he or she may be subject to one of the following actions, initiated
Degree Plan by a recommendation from the Director of the Mays MS Business Program
The degree plan must be completed and processed by the MS Business or the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs within the Mays Business
program office and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional School:
Studies prior to the deadline imposed by the students college and no later
than dates announced in the OGAPS calendar of deadlines for graduation. 1. Permitted to continue in the program on scholastic probation. A
student failing to attain a 3.000 GPR by the end of the next block may
Course Requirement be dismissed from the program.
2. Immediate dismissal from the program due to the severity of the
The course requirements for the Mays MS Business degree consists of 36 scholastic deficiency.
credit hours, 20 hours of which are core business courses and 16 hours of
which are Business Administration (BUAD) courses. The Director of the Mays MS Business Program or Associate Dean for
Graduate Programs will evaluate all scholastic probation students at the
Transfer of Credit end of each of the programs blocks and take appropriate action. When
necessary, recommendations regarding the blocking of the student from
Because of the nature and structure of the Mays MS Business program,
further enrollment will be made to the Office of Graduate and Professional
the transfer of credit for the MS Business core courses is not accepted.
Studies.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, A student who withdraws or is dismissed from the Mays MS Business
Extension, and Certain Other Courses Program may not reenter the program. An exception may be granted in
the case of voluntary withdrawal in good academic standing with prior
Normally the use of such courses is not permitted within the Mays MS approval at the time of withdrawal from the Director of the Mays MS
Business coursework. Business Program or the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. A
student who withdraws, or who is dismissed from the program, after the
Final Examination University deadline for refunds will not receive any refund of tuition and
A final oral examination is not required for the Master of Science in fees.
Business degree.
Foreign Languages
Additional Requirements No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science in
Residence (p. 463) Business degree.
Time Limit (p. 463)
Scholastic Requirements (p. 463) Application for Degree
Foreign Languages (p. 463) For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
Application for Degree (p. 463) (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/academic-expectations-general-degree-
requirements/degree-requirements/#graduation) section.
464 Business Management - Certificate
Business Management - Spring semester following Term 4 - semester long exchange

program abroad.
Certificate
Prior to registering for the certificate courses the MBA student must inform
International Business - Certificate
the Mays MBA program office of their intentions to take the certificate and (Mays MS Students Only)
present the proposed courses for approval by the office.
Certificate in International Business (Mays MS Students Only) is an
Program Requirements innovative program, interdisciplinary and international in its orientation,
offered by the Mays Business School. All graduate business students
Requirements include completion of at least 4 graduate level courses (12 seeking a Master of Science degree are eligible to pursue the Certificate
credit hours) offered by Mays Business School. These courses may NOT program.
include ACCT 640, FINC 635, MKTG 621 and MKTG 675 or MGMT 655
and MGMT 680 as these are duplications of the core MBA courses. All For more information and to coordinate content of and participation in
courses taken toward the certificate must be taken for a grade. Courses the certificate program, graduate business students should contact the
taken S/U will not count toward the certificate. The student must maintain departmental advisor of the MS program.
a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the courses for the certificate.
Courses for completing this certificate must be taken during the Spring
Semester of Year 2 of the student's program. Prerequisite
IBUS 678/MGMT 678

International Business - Certificate
(Mays MBA Students Only) Requirements
Participate in a semester-long (summer, fall or spring) overseas study

The increasing globalization of the contemporary business environment program identified by Mays Business School and during which enroll in at
finds companies under pressure to change and adapt to new technologies least 12 semester credit hours in international business courses.
and markets. Companies need MBA students that are sensitive to diverse
cultures and understand global developments and ethics. Options
The Graduate Certificate in International Business provides you with the Option 1 - Summer session between the first and second year of
knowledge base and international exposure needed to meet the global the MS Program. Participate in the five-week (normally between mid
business challenges faced by organizations today. May - third week of June), six credit hour, "Strategies for Europe"
program conducted by EDHEC Business School (our exchange
Program Requirements partner institution in France). The first 3-credit hour international
business course (two-week segment) focuses on European Culture
The Certificate in International Business (Mays MBA Students
and Environment and is conducted at EDHEC's Nice Campus.
Only) requires study abroad. To provide flexibility for the time abroad
The second 3-credit hour course (two-week segment) focuses on
several options are presented.
Managing Operations in Europe and is conducted at EDHEC's Lille
Prerequisites Campus. There is a 1-week break between the two segments to move
from Southern to Northern France and do some travel in Europe.
Option 1 - completion of Terms 1, 2, 3 of Mays MBA Program, or at In addition, participate in the six-week (normally between the fourth
least two semesters in an MS Program offered in the Mays Business week of June through the first week of August) "International Summer
School, or MRE Program. University" program conducted by Copenhagen Business School
Option 2 - completion of Terms 1, 2, 3 of Mays MBA Program. (CBS) in Denmark (another partner institution of Mays Business
School). Students will also enroll in two international business courses
Option 3 - completion of Terms 1, 2, 3, 4 of Mays MBA Program.
offered by CBS.
Requirements Option 2 - Fall or spring (second year) semesters of MS program.
Spend the entire fall or spring semester (semester dates vary with
12 credit hours minimum partner institution) with any one of our 15 exchange partner institutions
Options (http://mays.tamu.edu/center-for-international-business-studies) in
Europe, Mexico or India. At that location students will enroll in four
Option 1
international business courses for 12 semester credit hours.
Summer after Term 3 - Study Aboard with at least 12 credit hours
as approved by the Mays MBA Program office.
Term 4 - regular courses on campus
Master of Business Administration
Option 2 in Business Administration
Summer after Term 3 - 2 IBUS courses either on campus or
aboard. The Mays Business School offers a graduate program leading to the
degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA). Enrollment in the
Term 4 - semester long exchange program abroad including
Mays MBA Program and related courses is restricted to students in the
Internship and Business Consulting course.
Option 3
465
classification G7 BUAD. A G6 student is not eligible to enroll in Mays MBA Course Requirement
Program courses.
The Mays MBA Program offers an accelerated MBA for a minimum of
The Mays MBA Program offers an accelerated MBA for a minimum of 49 credit hours with some options for customizations. A student has the
49 credit hours with some options for customization. A student has the option of choosing a certificate program or specialization coursework in
option of choosing a certificate program or specialization coursework in addition to the core degree requirements making the total credit hours of
addition to the core degree requirements making the total credit hours of the program up to 61. The details of the certificates and specializations are
the program up to 61. All core course enrollments are handled through found on the Mays MBA website (http://mays.tamu.edu/full-time-mba).
the Mays MBA Program Office. Details regarding the Mays MBA Program
curriculum may be obtained by contacting the MBA Program Office or at Transfer of Credit
http://mays.tamu.edu/full-time-mba/. The Mays MBA Program is a non-
thesis degree for which a final oral examination is not required. Admission Because of the nature and structure of the Mays MBA program, the
to the program is in the fall semester only. The Mays Business School is transfer of credit for the MBA core courses is not accepted.
accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB) at all program levels. Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
English Language Proficiency Normally the use of such courses is not permitted within the Mays MBA
Requirements core courses.
The Mays MBA Program requires a minimum TOEFL score of 250 Final Examination
(computer-based) 600, (paper-based), or 100 (TOEFL-iBT) for admission.
A final oral examination is not required for the Master of Business
Alternatively, the IELTS with a minimum score of 7.0 or Pearson Test of
Administration degree.
English (PTE) with a minimum score of 68 may be submitted for admission
consideration.
Program Requirements Additional Requirements
Program Requirements Residence (p. 465)
Time Limit (p. 465)
Scholastic Requirements (p. 465)
Course Requirement (p. 465)
Residence
Courses (p. 465)
Final Examination (p. 465) A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M
University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Business
Students Advisory Committee Administration degree.
The Mays MBA students advisory committee consists of the Director See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
of the Mays MBA Program, or the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
within the Mays Business School. The Director or the Associate Dean Time Limit
has the responsibility of approving the proposed degree plan for an
MBA student. When necessary, recommendations in cases of academic
deficiency will be made to the Office of Graduate and Professional
Studies.
calendar years old may not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
Degree Plan
The degree plan must be completed and processed by the MBA Scholastic Requirements
office and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
To maintain good academic standing and to be eligible for graduation, a
prior to the deadline imposed by the students college and no later
Mays MBA student must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.000 GPR in
than dates announced in the OGAPS calendar of deadlines for
each term of the Mays MBA Program. A degree-seeking graduate student
graduation. It is recommended that a student who is planning to take
is considered to be scholastically deficient if either his or her cumulative
additional courses after the completion of the Mays MBA core courses
GPR or the GPR for courses listed on the degree plan falls below 3.000.
meet with the academic advisor in the Mays MBA Program Office.
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by In the event a degree-seeking graduate student becomes scholastically
petition. deficient, he or she may be subject to one of the following actions, initiated
by a recommendation from the Director of the Mays MBA Program or the
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs within the Mays Business School:
466 Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
1. Permitted to continue in the program on scholastic probation. A 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
student failing to attain a 3.000 GPR by the end of the next term may committee. deadline imposed by
be dismissed from the program. Submit a degree plan. the student's college
2. Immediate dismissal from the program due to the severity of their or intercollegiate
scholastic deficiency. programs, and no
later than 90 days
The Director of the Mays MBA Program or Associate Dean for Graduate prior to preliminary
Programs will evaluate all scholastic probation students at the end of each examination.
of the programs terms and take appropriate action. When necessary, Approved by: Advisory
recommendations regarding the blocking of the student from further committee, department
enrollment will be made to the Office of Graduate and Professional head or intercollegiate
Studies. faculty chair, and
A student who withdraws or is dismissed from the Mays MBA Program
may not reenter the program. An exception may be granted in the case
(OGAPS).
of voluntary withdrawal in good academic standing with prior approval at
the time of withdrawal from the Director of the Mays MBA Program or the
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. A student who withdraws, or who
is dismissed from the program, after the University deadline for refunds will
applicable), and
not receive any refund of tuition and fees.
degree plan.
Foreign Languages
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Business preliminary for completing
Administration degree. examination. the preliminary
examination. The
Doctor of Philosophy in Business of the defense.

Administration committee, department
examination.
Approved by: OGAPS
semester.
467
date. See OGAPS
Degree Plan
examination.
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
469
examination.
faculty chair, and
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
committee.
Dissertation
deficiencies.
ogaps.tamu.edu.
471
Residence (p. 471)
Residence

Languages
(p. 25)
Time Limit
472 Mays Executive MBA Program
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of GMAT and TOEFL Requirements
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated Students in the Mays Executive MBA Program are exempt from the GMAT
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. and TOEFL but these scores may be used to satisfy English Proficiency
requirements.
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters Program Requirements
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled Program Requirements
The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degree Plan (p. 472)
Degrees: Credit Requirements (p. 472)
Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
Microbiology Courses (p. 472)
Genetics Final Examination (p. 472)
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences Students Advisory Committee
The Mays Executive MBA participants advisory committee consists
School Psychology
of the Director of the Mays EMBA Program or the Associate Dean for
Graduate Programs within the Mays Business School. The Director or
Clinical Psychology
the Associate Dean has the responsibility of approving the proposed
degree plan for EMBA participants. When necessary, recommendations in
Medical Sciences
cases of academic deficiency will be made to the Office of Graduate and
Oral Biology
Degree Plan
The degree plan must be completed and filed by the Mays EMBA Program
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours office with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies following the
deadline imposed by the participants college and no later than dates
Application for Degree announced in the OGAPS calendar of deadlines for graduation.
(p. 24) section. Credit Requirements
The course requirements for the Mays Executive MBA Program degree
Mays Executive MBA Program consist of 45 credit hours. No options are provided for completing a
certificate program or additional courses beyond the degree requirements.
The Mays Business School offers an Executive MBA Program (EMBA)
leading to the degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA) for Transfer of Credit
working professionals with significant professional and managerial
experience. Selected EMBA participants only are eligible to enroll in the The transfer of credit for Mays EMBA courses is not accepted because of
Mays Executive MBA Program courses. the nature and structure of the Mays Executive MBA Program curriculum.
The Mays Executive MBA Program is a 45 credit hour, lock-step program. Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
All course enrollments are handled through the Mays Executive MBA Extension and Certain Other Courses
Program Office. The Mays EMBA Program class sessions are held at
CityCentre III in Houston, Texas. It is required that all class sessions The use of such courses is not permitted within the Mays Executive MBA
must be attended by participants in person on the scheduled Friday and Program curriculum.
Saturday weekends, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Details regarding the Mays EMBA
Program may be obtained by contacting the Mays EMBA Program Office Final Examination
or at the website http://mays.tamu.edu/executive-mba/. The Mays EMBA
A final oral examination is not required for the Executive Master of
Program is a non-thesis degree for which a final oral examination is not
Business Administration degree.
required. Admission to the program is in the fall semester only. The Mays
Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB) at all program levels.
Scholastic Requirements (p. 473)
473
Scholastic Requirements Degree Plan (p. 473)

To maintain good academic standing and to be eligible for graduation,
a Mays Executive MBA Program participant must maintain a cumulative
3.000 GPR in the Mays Executive MBA Program curriculum, and he/ Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
she must not have any unabsolved grades of D, F, or U on any course Courses (p. 473)
on his/her degree plan. To absolve deficient grades, the student must Final Examination (p. 473)
repeat the course at Texas A&M University attaining a final grade of C
or better. A student failing to attain or maintain a cumulative 3.000 GPR Students Advisory Committee
by the end of the next term may be dismissed from the program. The
The Mays Professional MBA participants advisory committee consists
Director of the Mays Executive MBA Program and the Associate Dean for
of the Director of the Mays Professional MBA Program or the Associate
Graduate Programs will evaluate all scholastic probation participants at
Dean for Graduate Programs within the Mays Business School. The
the end of each of the programs terms and take appropriate action. When
Director or the Associate Dean has the responsibility of approving the
necessary, recommendations regarding the blocking of a student from
proposed degree plan for Professional MBA participants. When necessary,
recommendations in cases of academic deficiency will be made to the
Studies.
An EMBA participant who withdraws or is dismissed from the Mays
Executive MBA Program may not reenter the program. An exception may Degree Plan
be granted in the case of voluntary withdrawal in good academic standing The degree plan must be completed and filed by the Mays Professional
with prior written approval at the time of withdrawal from the Director of MBA Program office with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
the Mays Executive MBA Program and the Associate Dean for Graduate following the deadline imposed by the participants college and no later
Programs. A participant who withdraws or who is dismissed from the than dates announced in the OGAPS calendar of deadlines for graduation.
program after the deadline for refund will not receive any refund of tuition
and fees. No changes can be made to the degree plan once the students Request
Application for Degree approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
(p. 24) section.
Credit Requirements
The course requirements for the Mays Professional MBA Program degree
Mays Professional MBA Program consist of 45 credit hours. No options are provided for completing a
certificate program or additional courses beyond the degree requirements.
The Mays Business School offers a Professional MBA Program
(Professional MBA) leading to the degree of Master of Business Transfer of Credit
Administration (MBA) for working professionals with professional work
The transfer of credit for Mays Professional MBA courses is not accepted
experience. Selected Professional MBA participants only are eligible to
because of the nature and structure of the Mays Professional MBA
enroll in the Mays Professional MBA Program courses.
Program curriculum.
The Mays Professional MBA Program is a 45-credit hour, lock-
step program. All course enrollments are handled through the Mays Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
Professional MBA Program Office. The Mays Professional MBA Program Extension and Certain Other Courses
class sessions are held at CityCentre III in Houston, Texas. It is required
The use of such courses is not permitted within the Mays Professional
that all class sessions must be attended by participants in person on the
MBA Program curriculum.
scheduled weekends; Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturdays
from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Details regarding the Mays Professional MBA
Program may be obtained by contacting the Mays MBA Program Office or
Final Examination
at http://mays.tamu.edu/professional-mba/. The Mays Professional MBA A final oral examination is not required for the Professional Master of
Program is a non-thesis degree for which a final oral examination is not Business Administration degree.
required. Admission to the program is in the fall semester only. The Mays
Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Additional Requirements
Schools of Business (AACSB) at all program levels.
GMAT and TOEFL Requirements Scholastic Requirements (p. 473)
Students in the Mays Professional MBA Program are required to take Application for Degree (p. 474)
the GMAT or GRE exam. International students are required to meet a
minimum TOEFL score or receive a waiver. Scholastic Requirements
To maintain good academic standing and to be eligible for graduation, a
Mays Professional MBA Program participant must maintain a cumulative
Program Requirements 3.000 GPR in the Mays Professional MBA Program curriculum, and he/
she must not have any unabsolved grades of D, F, or U on any course
474 Department of Accounting
on his/her degree plan. To absolve deficient grades, the student must Ege, Matthew, Assistant Professor
repeat the course at Texas A&M University attaining a final grade of C Accounting
or better. A student failing to attain or maintain a cumulative 3.000 GPR PHD, The University of Texas of Austin, 2013
by the end of the next term may be dismissed from the program. The
Director of the Mays Professional MBA Program and the Associate Dean Fiechtner, Susan, Clinical Associate Professor
for Graduate Programs will evaluate all scholastic probation participants at Accounting
the end of each of the programs terms and take appropriate action. When PHD, University of Oklahoma, 1982
necessary, recommendations regarding the blocking of a student from
Flagg, James, Associate Professor
Accounting
Studies.
A Professional MBA participant who withdraws or is dismissed from
Grossman, Steven, Associate Professor
the Mays Professional MBA Program may not reenter the program. An
Accounting
exception may be granted in the case of voluntary withdrawal in good
PHD, Tufts University, 1972
academic standing with prior written approval at the time of withdrawal
from the Director of the Mays Professional MBA Program and the Kinney, Michael, Associate Professor
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. A participant who withdraws or Accounting
who is dismissed from the program after the deadline for refund will not PHD, University of Arizona, 1990
receive any refund of tuition and fees.
Lassila, Dennis, Professor
Application for Degree Accounting
PHD, University of Minnesota, 1981
(p. 24) section. Loudder, Martha, Professor
Accounting
Department of Accounting PHD, Arizona State University, 1990
McGowan, Annie, Associate Professor

http://mays.tamu.edu/acct
Accounting
Head: J. Benjamin PHD, University of North Texas, 1994
PhD Advisor: M. Kinney McGuire, Sean, Associate Professor

Accounting
MS Advisor: A. McGowan PHD, University of Georgia, 2008
The Department of Accounting offers graduate studies leading to the Mcanally, Mary, Professor
MS and PhD degrees, and coursework supporting the Mays Business Accounting
Schools MBA degree. The MS degree provides the necessary coursework PHD, Stanford University, 2011
for students who wish to enter public accounting, corporate accounting/
finance or government service. The department also offers an integrated Nixon, Clair, Professor
Professional Program that students enter in the junior year of the BBA Accounting
program. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree PHD, Texas A&M University, 1980
and an MS degree. The PhD program is designed to prepare students
Ray, Korok, Associate Professor
for careers in teaching and research. Additional information, including
Accounting
specific departmental requirements, may be obtained by contacting the
PHD, Stanford Graduate School of Business, 2004
masters student advisor or the doctoral student advisor in the Department
of Accounting. Rees, Lynn, Professor
Accounting
Faculty PHD, Arizona State University, 1993
Ahmed, Anwer, Professor
Rhodes, Adrienne, Assistant Professor
Accounting
Accounting
PHD, University of Rochester, 1992
Benjamin, James, Professor
Rice, Sarah, Assistant Professor
Accounting
Accounting
PHD, The Ohio State University, 2007
Diaz, Michelle, Clinical Assistant Professor
Robinson, John, Professor
Accounting
Accounting
MS, Colorado State University, 1976
475
Sharp, Nathan, Associate Professor 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the

Accounting committee. deadline imposed by
1
PHD, University of Texas, 2007 Submit a degree plan. the student's college
Shaub, Michael, Clinical Professor days prior to final oral or
Accounting thesis defense.
PHD, Texas Tech University, 1983 Approved by: Advisory
Stasny, Mary, Senior Lecturer
Accounting
Strawser, Jerry, Professor and Professional
Accounting Studies (OGAPS).
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1985 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
Strawser, Robert, Professor to the Office of the submission of the
Accounting Graduate and Request for the Final
Swanson, Edward, Professor
Accounting
PHD, University of Wisconsin, 1977
Tse, Senyo, Professor intercollegiate faculty
Accounting and OGAPS.
2
PHD, University of California - Berkeley, 1983 4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
Wang, Dechun, Associate Professor semester, see OGAPS
Accounting calendar.
PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2004
Weaver, Constance, Professor degree program and submitting request
Accounting advisory committee to schedule final
PHD, Arizona State University, 1997 are up to date and examination.
Wolfe, Christopher, Professor (if applicable) and
Accounting coursework are
PHD, Kent State University, 1984 complete.
Yust, Christopher, Assistant Professor
Accounting
semester.
PHD, The University of Texas of Austin, 2015
Approved by: OGAPS.
Masters 7 Submit request When: Must be

Master of Science in Accounting (p. 475) examination. least 10 working days
Master of Science in Accounting before exam date. See

OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
Step Instruction Details final examination. the Final Examination
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
or chair of the
476 Master of Science in Accounting
9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS Transfer of Credit

copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
single PDF file (http:// committee, department Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the of the limits prescribed below upon the advice of the advisory committee
and submit signed intercollegiate faculty and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
approval form to the and OGAPS. Studies. Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or
Office of Graduate and approved international institution with a final grade of B or greater may be
Professional Studies. considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
1
The online Document Processing Submission System is located on (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted
the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu. for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of
2 D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
portal.
Program Requirements the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 476) Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
Credit Requirements (p. 476) at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
Transfer of Credit (p. 476) the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other Studies.
Courses (p. 476)
computing the GPR.
Students Advisory Committee Limitations on the Use of Transfer,

The MS-ACCT students advisory committee consists of the Director of
the Professional program and MS-Accounting program, who is a faculty
member in the Department of Accounting at the Mays Business School. Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
The Director has the responsibility of approving the proposed degree work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
plans for MS-ACCT students. In addition, the committee is responsible for meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
advising the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic following limitations.
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total hours
of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
Degree Plan
The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate and Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken in
Professional Studies and approved by the MS-ACCT director before the residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved international
deadline imposed by the MS-ACCT program and no later than dates institution with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for
announced in the OGAPS calendar of deadlines for graduation. Additional transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the student
coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by petition to the was in degree-seeking status at Texas A&M University, or the student
MS-ACCT Director. was in degree-seeking status at the institution at which the courses
were taken; and if the courses would be accepted for credit toward
A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the host
Processing Submission System (http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu). institution.
degree plan credit.
program option. 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
Credit Requirement
477
Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691 Residence
(research) or 684 (Professional Internship) may be used.
Not more than 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) may be used. In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master
Not more than 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used. Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such
400-level). a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day week Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least 15 contact may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
hours. time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
A student pursuing the non-thesis option is not allowed to enroll in 5V98, has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98,
5V99, or 691 (research) for any reason and 691 may not be used for 5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until
credit toward a non-thesis option Master of Science degree. A maximum all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous
of 4 credit hours of 684 (Professional Internship), 8 credit hours of 685 Registration Requirements (p. 25).
or 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used toward the non-thesis option Time Limit
and 695 may not exceed 25 percent of the total credit hour requirement All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
option Master of Science degree other than those specified are the same considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
as for the thesis option degree. it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
Non-Thesis Option not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
A final comprehensive examination is not required for the MS in A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected
Accounting non-thesis option. version of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional
Additional Requirements Department of Finance

http://mays.tamu.edu/finc
Residence (p. 477)
Continuous Registration (p. 477) Head: S. M. Sorescu
Time Limit (p. 477) PhD Advisor: S. Johnson

MS Advisor: K. Moore
478 Department of Finance
The Department of Finance offers Master of Science, Master of Real Hallermann, Detlef, Clinical Associate Professor
Estate (MRE), Master of Financial Management, and Doctor of Philosophy Finance
degrees. PHD, Colorado School of Mines, 1999
The Master of Science in Finance (MS-FINC) program is a 36-hour, Johnson, Shane, Professor
non-thesis graduate program that prepares non-finance undergraduate Finance
students for finance careers in corporations/government, capital markets/ PHD, Louisana State University, 1991
consulting, and investment management. Although all majors are
welcome, it is especially designed for science, technology, engineering, Kim, Hwagyun, Assistant Professor
and math undergraduate students ("STEM to Stocks"). Accelerated Finance
admission is available for Texas A&M undergraduate sophomores and PHD, University of Chicago, 2003
juniors. For more information, visit http://mays.tamu.edu/ms-finance. To
Kolari, James, Professor
apply, go to the online application (http://app.applyyourself.com/?id=tamu-
Finance
ms).
PHD, Arizona State University, 1980
The Master of Real Estate (MRE) program is a 36-hour, non-thesis
Kolasinski, Adam, Associate Professor
graduate program that develops the advanced competencies and
Finance
skills needed for a successful career in the real estate industry. The
PHD, MIT, 2006
program integrates the study of real estate and business through a
broad curriculum including accounting, finance, law, and a professional Liu, Yan, Assistant Professor
internship. Prospective students should visit http://mays.tamu.edu/master- Finance
of-real-estate for more information. To apply, go to the online application PHD, Duke University, 2014
(http://app.applyyourself.com/?id=tamu-ms).
Mahajan, Arvind, Professor
The Master of Financial Management (MFM) degree is currently open Finance
only to students who have been admitted to one of the following three PHD, Georgia State University, 1980
programs: (i) the Professional Program in Accounting (PPA), (ii) the
Trading, Risk & Investments Program (TRIP), and (iii) the Commercial Martindale, Lanny, Senior Lecturer
Banking Program (CBP). Each of these three programs is responsible for Finance
setting its own admission criteria. MBA, Texas A&M University, 1985
The doctoral program in finance brings the PhD student to the leading McGrath, Karen, Clinical Assistant Professor
edge of knowledge in the field. Rigorous coursework and research Finance
activities provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the PHD, University of Reading, 2015
theoretical, conceptual, and managerial foundations of finance. In
Mohseni, Mahdi, Assistant Professor
addition to possessing a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of
Finance
the field, students who successfully complete the doctoral program can
PHD, Boston College, 2015
demonstrate advanced competencies for conducting quality research,
directing research of others, and communicating research findings Peterson, John, Lecturer
through teaching and publication. For more information, visit http:// Finance
mays.tamu.edu/phd-finance. To apply, go to the online application (http:// PHD, Texas A&M University, 2002
app.applyyourself.com/?id=tamu-ms).
Rossi, Marco, Visiting Assistant Professor
Faculty Finance
Bouwman, Christa, Associate Professor
Finance Skeie, David, Assistant Professor
PHD, University of Michigan, 2005 Finance
PHD, Princeton, 2004
Chen, Yong, Associate Professor
Finance Sorescu, Sorin, Professor
PHD, Boston College, 2007 Finance
Dye, Richard, Clinical Professor
Finance Wolken, Lawrence, Senior Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1993 Finance
Erturk, Bilal, Visiting Assistant Professor
Finance Wu, Wei, Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006 Finance
PHD, Duke University, 2009
Gaspar, Julian, Clinical Professor
Finance
PHD, Georgetown University, 1981
479
Masters 6 Complete residence When: If applicable,

Master of Financial Management in Financial Management (p. 481) semester.
Master of Real Estate in Land Economics and Real Estate (p. 482) Approved by: OGAPS.
Master of Science in Finance (p. 479) 7 Submit request When: Must be
Master of Science in Finance examination. least 10 working days
1
2
and OGAPS.
2
semester, see OGAPS
(if applicable) and
The MS-FINC students advisory committee consists of the Director of MS-
coursework are
FINC program, who is a faculty member in the Department of Finance at
complete.
Mays Business School. The Director has the responsibility of approving
the proposed degree plans for MS-FINC students. When necessary,
480 Master of Science in Finance
recommendations in cases of academic deficiency will be made to the completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at
Degree Plan would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate and
Professional Studies and approved by the MS-FINC director before the
degree plan credit.
deadline imposed by the MS-FINC program and no later than dates
announced in the OGAPS calendar of deadlines for graduation. Additional 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by petition to the non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
MS-FINC director. considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
Credit Requirement following categories:
Not more than 4 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) may be
used.
used.
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
Studies. Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or 400-level).
approved international institution with a final grade of B or greater may be 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed, institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the 15 contact hours.
for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of 9. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used.
directly to the Office of Admissions. Non-Thesis Option
A final comprehensive examination is not required for the MS Finance
non-thesis option.
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar A student pursuing the non-thesis option is not allowed to enroll in 5V98,
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward 5V99, or 691 (research) for any reason and 691 may not be used for
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional credit toward a non-thesis option Master of Science degree. A maximum
Studies. of 4 credit hours of 684 (Professional Internship), 8 credit hours of 685
computing the GPR.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis
Extension and Certain Other Courses option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for Residence (p. 481)
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total Continuous Registration (p. 481)
Time Limit (p. 481)
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved Foreign Languages (p. 481)
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be Application for Degree (p. 481)
481
Residence Program in Accounting (PPA), (ii) the Trading, Risk & Investments
Program (TRIP), and (iii) the Commercial Banking Program (CBP). In
In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master turn, each of these three high-impact programs represent one of three
of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one possible academic tracks within the MFM.
Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory Students interested in seeking admission to the MFM must first chose one
committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if of the three academic tracks (PPA, TRIP, CBP) and then contact the office
appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional that manages that particular track for additional information. Each track
Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such is responsible for setting its own admission criteria. Students interested
a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for in the PPA must contact the PPA office in the Department of Accounting
the final 9 credit hours of required coursework. at Mays Business School. Students interested in TRIP and CBP must
contact an academic advisor within the Department of Finance.
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full Students applying for admission to the MFM are not required to take the
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the GMAT, GRE, or any other standardized tests for admissions purposes, but
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along these scores may be used to satisfy English Proficiency requirements.
Professional Studies. Program Requirements
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). Program Requirements
Continuous Registration Student's Advisory Committee (p. 481)
A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who Degree Plan (p. 481)
has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98, Credit Requirement (p. 481)
5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until Transfer of Credit (p. 481)
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
Registration Requirements (p. 25). Courses (p. 482)
Time Limit
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven Students Advisory Committee
The MFM students advisory committee consists of the Director of MFM
program, who is a faculty member in the Department of Finance at
the proposed degree plans for MFM students. When necessary,
A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of Degree Plan
a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate and
limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not Professional Studies and approved by the MFM Director before the
being awarded. deadline imposed by the students respective MFM track, and no later
than dates announced in the OGAPS calendar of deadlines for graduation.
Foreign Languages Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree. petition to the MFM Director.
Application for Degree Credit Requirement

For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved courses is required
(p. 24) section. for the Master of Financial Management degree. Of those, students are
required to take a minimum of 18 semester credit hours in Finance.
Master of Financial Management Transfer of Credit

in Financial Management A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer up to three credit
The Department of Finance at Mays Business School offers a non-thesis
hours upon the advice of the Director of the MFM and with the approval
program leading to the degree of Master of Financial Management (MFM).
of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. A graduate and/or
This degree is open only to students who have been admitted to a high-
upper-level undergraduate course taken in residence at an accredited
impact learning program at Mays Business School. The designation of a
U.S. institution or approved international institution with a final grade
high-impact learning program is made periodically by the Dean of Mays
of B or greater, might be considered for transfer credit if, at the time
Business School. Currently, only students admitted to one of the following
the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted for credit
three programs qualify for admission to the MFM: (i) the Professional
482 Master of Real Estate in Land Economics and Real Estate
toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the host Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the following section apply. the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
Coursework in which no formal grades are given or in which grades other and Professional Studies.
than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.)
is not accepted for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan Final Examination
with grades of D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for
A final oral examination is not required for the Master of Financial
coursework submitted for transfer from any college or university must be
Management degree.
shown in semester credit hours or equated to semester credit hours. An
official transcript from the university at which the transfer coursework was
taken must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied Additional Requirements
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the Residence (p. 482)
Time Limit (p. 482)
Studies. Application for Degree (p. 482)
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in Residence
computing the GPR.
A student must complete all 36 credit hours in resident study at Texas
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Financial Management.
The following limitations apply to all courses that may be used toward
meeting credit-hour requirements for the MFM.
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
transfer credit is three credit hours. The following restrictions apply: with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken Professional Studies.
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be Time Limit
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were All degree requirements must be completed within a period of three
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at considered valid until three years after the end of the semester in which it
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than three calendar
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student years old at the time of intended graduation may not be used to satisfy
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. degree requirements.
degree plan credit. Foreign Languages
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate A foreign language is not required for the Master of Financial Management
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be degree.
3. Any combination of 684, 685, and 690 may not exceed 9 credit hours Application for Degree
(p. 24) section.
Up to 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research). Master of Real Estate in Land
Economics and Real Estate
400-level). Through its Department of Finance, the Mays Business School offers a
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other non-thesis program leading to the degree of Master of Real Estate (MRE).
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day This program of study in the Mays Business School uses appropriate
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least education offerings throughout the University.
15 contact hours.
7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used. This professional curriculum is primarily designed to provide broad
preparation for the practice of commercial real estate consulting, valuation,
brokerage, development, lending and capital markets, investment, asset
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. management and corporate real estate. In addition, a student may avail
483
himself/herself of traditional University strengths in a wide range of S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Courses appearing on
supporting areas and departments to prepare for careers in these fields. the degree plan with grades of D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer
work. Credit for thesis research or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit
Most holders of a bachelors degree in business administration will for coursework submitted for transfer from any college or university must
normally be prepared to go directly into graduate courses leading to the be shown in semester credit hours or equated to semester credit hours. An
MRE degree. Others may be required to take preprofessional courses official transcript from the university at which the transfer coursework was
to fulfill prerequisites and the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) taken must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
requirements.
Program Requirements for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
Program Requirements at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
Studies.
Credit Requirement (p. 483) Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
Transfer of Credit (p. 483) computing the GPR.
Courses (p. 483) Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
Final Examination (p. 484) Extension and Certain Other Courses
Students Advisory Committee work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
The MRE students advisory committee consists of the Director of meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
the MRE Program, who is a member of the Department of Finance at following limitations.
the proposed degree plans for MRE students. When necessary,
Degree Plan international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be
The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate and considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were
Professional Studies and approved by the MRE Director before the completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas
deadline imposed by the students college and no later than dates A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at
announced in the OGAPS calendar of deadlines for graduation. It the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses
is recommended that students who are planning to take additional would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
courses after the completion of the Mays MRE core courses meet with in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
the academic counselor in the Mays MRE Program office. Additional Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by petition. No degree plan credit.
changes can be made to the degree plan once the students Request
approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Credit Requirement 3. Any combination of 684, 685, 690 and 695 may not exceed 25 percent
A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved courses is required plan:
for the Master of Real Estate degree. A maximum of 3 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or
Transfer of Credit Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research), and
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at Up to 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research).
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken in residence 400-level).
at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international institution with 6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other
a final grade of B or greater, might be considered for transfer credit if, at institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day
the time the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least
for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status 15 contact hours.
at the host institution. Otherwise, the limitations stated in the preceding 7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used.
section apply. Coursework in which no formal grades are given or in which 8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P,
484 Department of Information and Operations Management

Department of Information and
Operations Management
http://mays.tamu.edu/info
Final Examination Head: R. Metters
A final oral examination is not required for the Master of Real Estate Graduate Advisor: Andr Araujo
degree.
The Department of Information and Operations Management offers a
Additional Requirements Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS) and
a PhD in Supply Chain Management. In addition, the department offers
Additional Requirements coursework supporting Mays Business Schools MBA degrees and the
Professional Program.
Residence (p. 484)
Time Limit (p. 484) Students enrolled in the Mays MBA program may opt to pursue a
Foreign Languages (p. 484) certificate in Supply Chain Management or a combined MBA/MS-MIS
Internship or Practicum (p. 484) degree. Students admitted to the Professional Program offered by
the Department of Accounting may elect to participate in the five-year
integrated MS-MIS program. Graduates of this program receive a Bachelor
of Business Administration degree in Accounting and a Master of Science
Residence
degree in Management Information Systems.
University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Real Masters Program
Estate degree.
The MS-MIS degree program prepares students to enter this exciting and
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree dynamic career field. It provides students with a solid technical information
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full systems foundation and appropriate business skills that enables graduates
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the to immediately contribute to solving business problems. Graduates are
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along highly valued and respected in the workforce and are sought by first class
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and employers.
The program is equally beneficial for students with an information systems
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). background as well as those wishing to leverage and enhance their
undergraduate degree from another field. The MS-MIS degree is an ideal
Time Limit complement for any undergraduate student with a degree in business,
engineering, science, math or other analytically-oriented majors. The MS-
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven MIS degree can jump start your career and provide fast-track opportunities
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be not available to those with only an undergraduate degree.
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven The 18-month MS-MIS degree program requires 36 credit hours and
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may produces graduates who are both business analysts (i.e., professionals
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. who understand business) and information system specialists (i.e.,
professionals who can implement information systems strategies).
Foreign Languages Graduates of the program possess the skills to meet challenges and
opportunities created by rapidly evolving information technology. Our
A foreign language is not required for the Master of Real Estate degree.
graduates make business better.
Internship or Practicum Prerequisites for the MS-MIS degree include a course in each of the
A student who undertakes a professional internship in partial fulfillment of following:
masters degree requirements after completing all course requirements
Statistics
for the masters degree must return to the campus for an examination. An
Computer Programming (any language)
examination is not to be administered until all other requirements for the
degree, including any internship, have been substantially completed. Databases
Systems Analysis and Design
Application for Degree Business Data Communications
(p. 24) section.
Doctoral Program
The doctoral program in operations and supply chain management is
strongly research oriented and has a systems point of view. It stresses the
relationships among the functional business areas and the importance of
effective decision making with the goal of developing professionals who
485
are well grounded in underlying theory in their disciplines and who have Koufteros, Xenophon, Associate Professor
refined problem-solving capabilities. Information & Operations Mgmt
PHD, University of Toledo, 1995
The program has three primary objectives:
Kumar, Subodha, Associate Professor
1. Provide comprehensive knowledge of business concepts and Information & Operations Mgmt
practices in functional business areas to support teaching and PHD, University of Texas at Dallas, 2001
research interests;
2. Develop advanced competencies for conducting quality research, Li, Ying, Clinical Assistant Professor
directing research of others, and communicating research findings Information & Operations Mgmt
through teaching and writing; and PHD, University of Michigan, 2005
3. Prepare candidates for the varied responsibilities of academic careers
Manley, Matthew, Clinical Assistant Professor
or for positions requiring similar research and analytical skills. Information & Operations Mgmt
PHD, Utah State University, 2012
Additional information, including specific departmental requirements, may
be obtained by contacting the department graduate advisors or the Office Metters, Richard, Professor
of the Dean, Graduate School of Business. Information & Operations Mgmt
PHD, University of north carolina - chapel hill, 1993
Faculty
Oliva, Rogelio, Associate Professor
Abbey, James, Assistant Professor
Information & Operations Mgmt
PHD, MIT, 1996
PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2013
Pappu, Madhav, Clinical Assistant Professor
Agrawal, Anupam, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Tennessee, 1999
PHD, INSEAD France, 2008
Perdikaki, Olga, Assistant Professor
Arreola-Risa, Antonio, Associate Professor
PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2009
PHD, Stanford University, 1989
Rangan, Sudarsan, Clinical Assistant Professor
Becker, Aaron, Clinical Assistant Professor
PHD, University of Alabama, 2008
PHD, University of Oklahoma, 2009
Sen, Arun, Professor
Choobineh, Joobin, Associate Professor
Sen, Ravi, Associate Professor
Geismar, Harry, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, 2003
PHD, University of Texas at Dallas, 2003
Shetty, Bala, Professor
Heim, Gregory, Associate Professor
PHD, Southern Methodist University, 1985
PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2000
Sriskandarajah, Chelliah, Professor
Jamieson, Thomas, Executive Professor
PHD, L'Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, 1986
Sun, Haoying, Assistant Professor
Jasperson, Jon, Clinical Associate Professor
PHD, University of Texas - Austin, 2011
PHD, Florida State University, 1999
Toso De Araujo, Andre Luis, Clinical Assistant Professor
Johnson, Robert, Clinical Associate Professor
PHD, The University of Oklahoma, 2004
PHD, University of Rochester, 1989
Walsh, Colleen, Lecturer
Ketzenberg, Michael, Associate Professor
MBA, Vanderbilt University, 1995
PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000
486 Supply Chain Management - Certificate (Mays MBA and MS Students Only)
Whitten, Gary, Clinical Associate Professor Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree

PHD, Louisiana Tech University, 2004 Requirements
Masters 1 Meet with departmental When: Before first
Master of Science in Management Information Systems (p. 486) graduate advisor to plan semester registration.
Certificates semester. Graduate advisor
Supply Chain Management (Mays MBA and MS Students Only) or chair of the
Certificate (p. 486) intercollegiate faculty.
Supply Chain Management - committee. deadline imposed by
Certificate (Mays MBA and MS 1
Students Only) days prior to final oral or
thesis defense.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is, by its very nature, multidisciplinary. Approved by: Advisory
It draws heavily upon an expertise in operations management, business committee, department
logistics, physical distribution, purchasing, channel management, head or chair of the
information technology, and decision sciences. The Certificate in SCM intercollegiate faculty,
leverages Mays faculty expertise in these areas to create an innovative and Office of Graduate
and state-of-the-art program. and Professional
Studies (OGAPS).
Such a focus parallels recent trends in industry, and provides significant
differentiation and competitive advantages for Mays MBA and MS
students.
The certificate requirement is completion of four graduate level courses Approved by: Advisory
(12 hours) in supply chain management, including the introductory supply committee, department
chain management course. head or chair of the
Please note that graduate Supply Chain courses are not taught each and OGAPS.
semester. Further, some courses require advanced Math prerequisites. 2
Planning is required.
Required Courses semester, see OGAPS
calendar.
SCMT 468 Enterprise Resource Planning 3
SCMT 638 Information Technology in Supply Chain 3
Management
SCMT 636 Decision Support Systems 3 are up to date and examination.
Elective all ELP requirements
Select one of the following: 3 (if applicable) and
SCMT 689 Special Topics in... (XML) coursework are
complete.
SCMT 689 Special Topics in... (Purchasing & E-Procurement)
MKTG 638 Strategic Foundations of E-Commerce
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 semester.
Approved by: OGAPS.
Master of Science in Management 7 Submit request When: Must be
Information Systems to schedule final

examination.
least 10 working days
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
and OGAPS.
487
8 Successfully complete When: The Report of Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
final examination. the Final Examination petition if it is deemed necessary by the committee chair to correct
Form should be deficiencies in the students academic preparation.
submitted to OGAPS
within 10 days following Credit Requirement
the exam.
for the Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems.
9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS Transfer of Credit
copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
single PDF file (http:// committee, department Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the of the limits prescribed below upon the advice of the advisory committee
and submit signed intercollegiate faculty and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
approval form to the and OGAPS. Studies. Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or
Office of Graduate and approved international institution with a final grade of B or greater may be
Professional Studies. considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
cap and gown. visit http:// student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
graduation.tamu.edu. limitations stated in the following section apply. Coursework in which no
1 (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted
the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu. for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of
2 D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
portal.
Program Requirements the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 487) Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
Transfer of Credit (p. 487) the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other Studies.
Courses (p. 487)
computing the GPR.
The MS degree in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS) is a non-
thesis degree. After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling
for coursework, the student will be assigned a committee chair. The Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
person assigned will be the faculty member who serves as the academic work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
advisor for the MS-MIS program. meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
Degree Plan
The student, in consultation with the committee chair, will develop the transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total hours
proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed and filed of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The target
deadline for filing the degree plan should be the end of the spring Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken in
semester of the first year of study. residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved international
institution with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for
A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the student
Processing Submission System (http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu). was in degree-seeking status at Texas A&M University, or the student
was in degree-seeking status at the institution at which the courses
were taken; and if the courses would be accepted for credit toward
degree in Management Information Systems should designate "MISY non-
a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the host
thesis" on the official degree plan as the program option.
institution.
488 Department of Management
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for Residence
degree plan credit.
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory
Not more than 4 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) may be used. a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for
Not more than 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research) may be used. Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
Not more than 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used. may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
400-level).
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day week
of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least 15 contact
hours. A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who
7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. 5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until
Time Limit
Non-Thesis Option calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
A final comprehensive examination is not required for the MS-MIS non- not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
thesis option.
A student pursuing the non-thesis option is not allowed to enroll in 5V98, version of the thesis cleared by the Office of Graduate and Professional
5V99, or 691 (research) for any reason and 691 may not be used for Studies no later than one year after the final examination, or approval of
credit toward a non-thesis option Master of Science degree. A maximum a petition for exemption from the final exam, or within the seven-year time
of 4 credit hours of 684 (Professional Internship), 8 credit hours of 685 limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not
(Directed Studies), and up to 3 credit hours of 690 (Theory of Research) being awarded.
Master of Science degree. In addition, any combination of 684, 685, 690 Foreign Languages
Additional Requirements (p. 24) section.
Additional Requirements Department of Management

Residence (p. 488)
Continuous Registration (p. 488) http://mays.tamu.edu/mgmt
Time Limit (p. 488) Head: W. Boswell
Application for Degree (p. 488) PhD Advisor: L. Tihanyi
MS Advisor: K. Newman
489
The Department of Management offers graduate studies leading to MS Griffin, Ricky, Distinguished Professor
and PhD degrees and coursework supporting the Mays Business Schools Management
MBA degree. PHD, University of Houston, 1978
The MS degree program in management consists of 37 credit hours, and Hailey, Camille, Senior Lecturer
up to 6 additional credit hours depending on prior completion of necessary Management
preparatory coursework. The PhD program emphasizes coursework JD, South Texas College of Law, 1993
in organizational behavior/human resource management and strategic
management. Hitt, Michael, Professor Emeritus
Management
Additional information, including specific departmental requirements, may PHD, Colorado University, 1974
be obtained by contacting the masters student advisor or the doctoral
student advisor in the Department of Management. Howard, Michael, Assistant Professor
Management
Faculty PHD, University of Washington, 2012
Barrick, Murray, Distinguished Professor Ireland, Robert, Distinguished Professor

Management Management
PHD, University of Akron, 1988 PHD, Texas Tech University, 1977
Bierman, Leonard, Professor King-Metters, Kathryn, Executive Professor

BS, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1975 PHD, Capella University, 2007
Boivie, Steven, Associate Professor Koufteros, Beth, Senior Lecturer

PHD, University of Texas at Austin, 2006 PHD, Bowling Green State University, 1992
Boswell, Wendy, Professor Lester, Richard, Clinical Professor

PHD, Cornell University, 2000 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2003
Buenger, Victoria, Clinical Professor Paetzold, Ramona, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1990 PHD, Indiana University, 1979
Chiaburu, Dan, Associate Professor Panina, Daria, Clinical Associate Professor

PHD, Pennsylvania State Univesity, 2009 PHD, Rutgers University, 2002
Courtright, Stephen, Assistant Professor Pustay, Michael, Professor

PHD, University of Iowa, 2012 PHD, Yale University, 1973
Devers, Cynthia, Associate Professor Schleicher, Deidra, Associate Professor

PHD, Michigan State University, 2003 PHD, Pennsylvania State University, 1998
Eden, Lorraine, Professor Swim, Keith, Clinical Associate Professor

PHD, Dalhousie University, 1976 JD, Texas Tech University, 1980
Elmore, Otis, Senior Lecturer Tihanyi, Laszlo, Professor

JD, University of Texas, Austin, 1976 PHD, Indiana University - Bloomington, 1996
Fitza, Markus, Assistant Professor Watt, John, Clinical Associate Professor

PHD, University of Colorado, 2010 PHD, Kansas State University, 2002
Flint, Gerald, Clinical Associate Professor Welch, Ben, Clinical Professor

490 Human Resource Management - Certificate
Wesson, Michael, Associate Professor MGMT 637 Foundations of Entrepreneurship

Management MGMT 638 Strategic Entrepreneurship
PHD, Michigan State University, 2002
MGMT 639 Negotiations in Competitive Environments
Zapata, Cindy, Associate Professor MGMT 640 Managing for Creativity and Innovation
Management MGMT 658 Managing Projects
PHD, University of Florida, 2008 MGMT 675 Leadership in Organizations
Zardkoohi, Asghar, Professor FINC 644 Funding New Ventures
Management Total Semester Credit Hours 12
PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1977
Masters
Master of Science in Human
Master of Science in Human Resource Management (p. 490)
Resource Management
Doctoral The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
Doctor of Philosophy in Management (p. 493)
Certificates
Entrepreneurship Certificate (p. 490)
Requirements
Human Resource Management - Step Instruction Details
Certificate 1 Meet with departmental When: Before first
Professional Certificate in Human Resource Management is an innovative course of study for first Approved by:
program offered by the Department of Management. The program semester. Graduate advisor
prepares students with the unique knowledge and skills required to apply or chair of the
human resource management theories at any level in businesses or not- intercollegiate faculty.
for-profit organizations. The certificate program consists of 14 semester
hours of coursework. Grades for courses taken as part of this program will
appear on the official transcript, together with a notation that the certificate 1
has been achieved. Admission to the program is by permission of the
Department of Management only. Inquiries should be addressed to the
Department of Management, (979) 845-4861.
thesis defense.
Program Requirements committee, department
Required Courses head or chair of the
MGMT 620 Managing Human Resources 3 intercollegiate faculty,
MGMT 622 Organizational Staffing 3
and Professional
MGMT 623 Compensation Management 3 Studies (OGAPS).
MGMT 628 Contemporary Human Resource Management 3 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
Issues submit thesis proposal working days prior to
MGMT 684 Professional Internship 2 to the Office of the submission of the
Total Semester Credit Hours 14 Graduate and Request for the Final
Entrepreneurship - Certificate Approved by: Advisory
A certificate in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization head or chair of the
provides a base understanding of new business planning; key issues intercollegiate faculty
encountered when developing commercial applications for new technical and OGAPS.
2
discoveries; the general legal aspects of intellectual property protection; 4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
fundamental business start-up and securities laws; and the management graduation fee. first week of the final
of creativity and innovation in organizational settings. This certificate is semester, see OGAPS
open to any graduate student at Texas A&M University. calendar.
Select four courses from the following: 12
MGMT 632 Technology Commercialization
491
5 Check to be sure When: Well before Non-Thesis Option (p. 492)

advisory committee to schedule final Students Advisory Committee
The MS degree in Management (MGMT) is a non-thesis degree. The
students advisory committee consists of the Director of MS-MGMT
(if applicable) and
program and the Graduate Faculty representative, who is a faculty
coursework are
member in the Department of Management at Mays Business School.
complete.
The Director and Faculty representative have the responsibility of
6 Complete residence When: If applicable, approving the proposed degree plans for MS-MGMT students. When
requirement. before or during final necessary, recommendations in cases of academic deficiency will be
semester. made to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Approved by: OGAPS.
7 Submit request When: Must be Degree Plan
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
head or chair of the A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document
intercollegiate faculty, Processing Submission System (http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu).
and OGAPS.
8 Successfully complete When: The Report of A student submitting a proposed degree plan for a Master of Science
final examination. the Final Examination degree should designate on the official degree plan the appropriate
Form should be program option.
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
Credit Requirement
ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved coursework is
and submit signed intercollegiate faculty required for the Non-Thesis Option.
Office of Graduate and Transfer of Credit
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
cap and gown. visit http:// of the limits prescribed below upon the advice of the advisory committee
graduation.tamu.edu. and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
1 Studies. Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or
2
Complete the application for degree form via the student's Howdy the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
portal. student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
Program Requirements formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades
Program Requirements for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of
Student's Advisory Committee (p. 491) D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
Transfer of Credit (p. 491) the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other directly to the Office of Admissions.
Courses (p. 492)
492 Master of Science in Human Resource Management
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar or 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used toward the non-thesis option
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward Master of Science degree. In addition, any combination of 684, 685, 690
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional and 695 may not exceed 25 percent of the total credit hour requirement
Studies. shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis
option Master of Science degree other than those specified are the same
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in as for the thesis option degree.
computing the GPR.
Non-Thesis Option
A final comprehensive examination is not required for the MS
Extension and Certain Other Courses Management non-thesis option.
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for (Directed Studies), and up to 3 credit hours of 690 (Theory of Research)
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total or 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be used toward the non-thesis option
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: Master of Science degree. In addition, any combination of 684, 685, 690
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken and 695 may not exceed 25 percent of the total credit hour requirement
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved shown on the individual degree plan. All requirements for the non-thesis
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were same as for the thesis option degree.
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at Additional Requirements
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student Additional Requirements
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Residence (p. 492)
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for Continuous Registration (p. 492)
degree plan credit.
Time Limit (p. 493)
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate Foreign Languages (p. 493)
3. Not more than 12 hours may be used in any combination of the Residence
Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691 In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master
(research) or 684 (Professional Internship) may be used. of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one
Not more than 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) may be used. regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at
Not more than 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
used. Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or the final 9 credit hours of required coursework.
400-level).
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
15 contact hours. with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. Professional Studies.
the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate Continuous Registration
A student pursuing the non-thesis option is not allowed to enroll in 5V98, has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98,
5V99, or 691 (research) for any reason and 691 may not be used for 5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until
credit toward a non-thesis option Master of Science degree. A maximum all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous
of 4 credit hours of 684 (Professional Internship), 8 credit hours of 685 Registration Requirements (p. 25).
493
Time Limit 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the

All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven Submit a degree plan. the student's college
consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be or intercollegiate
considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which programs, and no
it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven later than 90 days
calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may prior to preliminary
not be used to satisfy degree requirements. examination.
faculty chair, and
being awarded.
(OGAPS).
Foreign Languages 3 Complete English When: Before

No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree. requirements (if examination.
applicable), and
Application for Degree coursework detailed on
degree plan.
(p. 24) section. 4 Complete the When: See steps
Doctor of Philosophy in examination. the preliminary
examination. The
Management preliminary examination
residence and technical requirements, although these must be met. 5 Submit proposal for When: No later than 20
faculty chair, and
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree OGAPS.
Requirements 6 Complete residence When: Before
examination.
Approved by: OGAPS
semester.
semester; see OGAPS
494 Doctor of Philosophy in Management
date. See OGAPS
Degree Plan
examination.
495
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
examination.
faculty chair, and
497
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
committee.
Dissertation
deficiencies.
ogaps.tamu.edu.
Residence (p. 498)
Residence

Languages
(p. 25)
Time Limit
499
GANT, and GAR appointments of 20 or more hours and recipients of Faculty

Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated Berry, Leonard, Distinguished Professor
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. Marketing
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters Busch, Paul, Professor
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized Marketing
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1974
Cai, Cexun, Assistant Professor
The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Marketing
Degrees: PHD, University of Pennsylvania (The Wharton School), 2015
Biomedical Sciences Chen, Haipeng, Associate Professor

Biochemistry Marketing
Microbiology PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2002
Genetics
Gresham, Larry, Associate Professor
Toxicology
Marketing
Nutrition Sciences
PHD, University of South Carolina, 1982
School Psychology Houston, Mark, Professor
Veterinary Pathology Marketing
Clinical Psychology PHD, Arizona State University, 1995
Medical Sciences Jones, Eli, Professor
Health Services Research Marketing
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences PHD, Texas A&M University-College Station, 1997
Oral Biology Kan, Christina, Assistant Professor
Marketing
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours PHD, University of Colorado-Boulder, 2015
Application for Degree Lampo, Sandra, Clinical Associate Professor

Marketing
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation PHD, Texas A&M University, 2001
(p. 24) section.
McDaniel, Stephen, Professor
Department of Marketing Marketing
PHD, University of Arkansas, 1979
http://mays.tamu.edu/mktg
Parish, Janet, Clinical Professor
Head: M. Houston Marketing
PHD, University of Alabama, 2002
Graduate Advisor: S. McDaniel
Pride, William, Professor
The Department of Marketing offers graduate studies leading to MS and Marketing
PhD degrees and coursework supporting the Mays Business Schools PHD, Louisiana State University and A&M College, 1972
MBA, PMBA and EMBA degrees. These programs provide training for
students interested in marketing careers. Ramanathan, Suresh, Professor
Marketing
The MS degree program consists of 36 credit hours (provided students PHD, New York University, 2002
have the necessary preparatory coursework) and is designed to give a
greater degree of specialization in marketing than the MBA program. The Shankar, Venkatesh, Professor
PhD program is designed to prepare students for careers in research Marketing
and teaching as well as specialized staff positions in public and private PHD, Northwestern University, 1995
organizations.
Sorescu, Alina, Associate Professor
Additional information, including specific departmental requirements, may Marketing
be obtained by contacting the department or the Office of the Dean, Mays PHD, University of Houston, 2002
Business School.
Troy, Alesia, Clinical Professor
Marketing
500 Advertising - Certificate
Varadarajan, Poondi, Distinguished Professor of professional skills in marketing. The internship must offer meaningful,
Marketing professional-level learning in areas of sales, advertising, retailing, sports
PHD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1979 marketing, event planning, or communication. The internship and hired
student must comply with all company regulations, health & safety
Yadav, Manjit, Professor conditions, and legal requirements.
Marketing
PHD, Virginia Tech, 1990 Internships Objectives:
Zimmer, Mary, Clinical Associate Professor Apply academic knowledge in a supervised work environment
Marketing Build contacts
PHD, University of Texas, 1985 Develop professional competencies
Increase understanding of career paths in marketing
Masters
Master of Science in Marketing (p. 500) Master of Science in Marketing
Certificates
Advertising Certificate (p. 500) understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
Retailing Certificate (p. 503) pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
Sales Certificate (p. 503)
Advertising - Certificate Requirements
The Certificate in Advertising is designed to complement a students
degree and to provide tangible evidence of rigorous academic and 1 Meet with departmental When: Before first
experiential preparation for a career in advertising, media, public relations, graduate advisor to plan semester registration.
or a related field. It is open to MS-Marketing graduate students and course of study for first Approved by:
requires 12 hours of coursework and an internship. semester. Graduate advisor
or chair of the
Program Requirements intercollegiate faculty.
Required Courses committee. deadline imposed by
Select two of the following: 6 1
MKTG 345 Social Media and Public Relations and no later than 90
MKTG 347 Advertising and Creative Marketing days prior to final oral or
Communications thesis defense.
MKTG 489/ Special Topics in...
MKTG 445
MKTG 447 Advanced Advertising: Case Competition
Prescribed Electives and Office of Graduate
Select two of the following: 6 and Professional
MKTG 335 Professional Selling Studies (OGAPS).
MKTG 425 Retail Merchandising 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
MKTG 438 Strategic Digital Marketing submit thesis proposal working days prior to
MKTG 440 Services Marketing
MKTG 442 Innovation and Product Management Professional Studies. Examination.
MKTG 489/ Special Topics in... Approved by: Advisory
MKTG 426 committee, department
MGMT 440 Creativity and Innovation in Business (Graduate head or chair of the
students only) intercollegiate faculty
MKTG 656 Branding and Marketing Communication and OGAPS.
2
Other 4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
Internship Participation in Student Organization
semester, see OGAPS
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 calendar.
An internship in the advertising industry is required.
The internship must be for a a minimum of 300 hours over 15 weeks or

fewer. Academic credit is not required for the internship. However, no
more than 20% of work can be clerical or unrelated to the development
501
5 Check to be sure When: Well before Non-Thesis Option (p. 502)

advisory committee to schedule final Students Advisory Committee
The MS-MKTG students advisory committee consists of the Director
of MS-MKTG program, who is a faculty member in the Department of
(if applicable) and
Marketing at Mays Business School. The Director has the responsibility
coursework are
of approving the proposed degree plans for MS-MKTG students. When
complete.
necessary, recommendations in cases of academic deficiency will be
6 Complete residence When: If applicable, made to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
semester. Degree Plan
Approved by: OGAPS.
7 Submit request When: Must be The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate and
to schedule final received by OGAPS at Professional Studies and approved by the MS-MKTG director before the
examination. least 10 working days deadline imposed by the MS-MKTG program and no later than dates
before exam date. See announced in the OGAPS calendar of deadlines for graduation. Additional
OGAPS calendar for coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by petition to the
deadlines. MS-MKTG director.
committee, department Credit Requirement
head or chair of the A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved coursework is
intercollegiate faculty, required for the Non-Thesis Option.
and OGAPS.
8 Successfully complete When: The Report of Transfer of Credit
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from
cap and gown. visit http:// the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
graduation.tamu.edu. directly to the Office of Admissions.
1
The online Document Processing Submission System is located on Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
the website https://ogsdpss.tamu.edu. for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
2
Complete the application for degree form via the student's Howdy conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
portal. at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
Program Requirements Studies.

computing the GPR.
Degree Plan (p. 501) Limitations on the Use of Transfer,
Credit Requirements (p. 501) Extension and Certain Other Courses
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
Courses (p. 501)
502 Master of Science in Marketing
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the Additional Requirements
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total Residence (p. 502)
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: Continuous Registration (p. 502)
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken Time Limit (p. 502)
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were Application for Degree (p. 502)
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at Residence
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at
Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory
degree plan credit. committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for
following categories: Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
Not more than 8 hours in the combination of 5V98, 5V99, and 691 may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
(research) or 684 (Professional Internship) may be used. time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
Not more than 8 hours of 685 (Directed Studies) may be used. student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
Not more than 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research) may be used. with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
Not more than 3 hours of 695 (Frontiers in Research) may be Professional Studies.
used.
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or Continuous Registration
400-level).
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98,
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day 5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous
15 contact hours. Registration Requirements (p. 25).
8. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. Time Limit
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
and Professional Studies. considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
Non-Thesis Option
A final comprehensive examination is not required for the MS Marketing
non-thesis option. A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected
and 695 may not exceed 25 percent of the total credit hour requirement No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree.
option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the Application for Degree
(p. 24) section.
503
Retailing - Certificate MKTG 347 Advertising and Creative Marketing

Communications
The Certificate in Retailing is designed to complement a students degree MKTG 425 Retail Merchandising
and to provide tangible evidence of rigorous academic and experiential MKTG 440 Services Marketing
preparation for a career in retailing. MKTG 442 Innovation and Product Management
MGMT 373 Managing Human Resources
For more information, please visit http://mays.tamu.edu/department-of-
marketing/advertising-certificate/. MGMT 439 Negotiations
Other
Program Requirements Internship Participation in Student Competition
Required Courses Total Semester Credit Hours 12

MKTG 325 Retailing Concepts and Policies College of Dentistry
MKTG 326 Strategic Retailing
MKTG 425 Retail Merchandising Administrative Officers
MKTG 489/ Special Topics in... Dean - Lawrence E. Wolinsky, Ph.D., D.M.D.
MKTG 426
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs - Charles W. Berry, Ph.D.
Prescribed Electives
Select two of the following: 6 Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies - Larry L. Bellinger,
MKTG 335 Professional Selling Ph.D.
MKTG 345 Social Media and Public Relations
Executive Director, Facilities Services and Planning - Dale A. Christensen,
MKTG 347 Advertising and Creative Marketing M.B.A.
Communications
MKTG 438 Strategic Digital Marketing Associate Dean, Student Affairs - Jack L. Long, D.D.S.
MKTG 440 Services Marketing
Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs - Stephen J. Griffin, D.D.S.
MKTG 442 Innovation and Product Management
MKTG 489/ Special Topics in... Executive Director, Communications, Institutional Advancement and
MKTG 445 Alumni Affairs - Susan Mitchell Jackson, M.A.
MKTG 447 Advanced Advertising: Case Competition Associate Dean, Finance and Administration - Juanna S. Moore, C.P.A.
MGMT 373 Managing Human Resources
MGMT 461 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures Executive Director, Institutional Research - Eric S. Solomon, D.D.S.
Other
Admission Information (p. 31)
Internship Participation in Student Organization
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 A Career in Dentistry
You should speak to the predental advisor on your campus, Admission
Sales - Certificate Offices of Dental Schools, the family dentist, other dentists in general
practice and those involved in the various fields of dentistry such as
The Certificate in Sales is designed to complement a students degree public health, dental research, etc. Observation in the office of a dentist
and to provide tangible evidence of rigorous academic and experiential is required. Information is also available from the American Dental
preparation for a career in sales. Association (http://www.ada.org), and the American Dental Education
Association (http://www.adea.org).
For more information, please visit http://mays.tamu.edu/department-of-
marketing/.
Preparing for a Career in Dentistry if you
Program Requirements are in High School
It is open to MS-Marketing graduate students and requires 12 hours of High school students should take courses that will prepare them for
coursework and an internship. admission to the predental college of their choice. In general, high school
courses should include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, History,
Required Courses Speech and courses that involve the development of hand skills.
MKTG 335 Professional Selling 3
MKTG 436 Sales Management 3
Choosing a College as a Predental
Prescribed Electives Student
Select two of the following: 6 We do not recommend specific colleges. The college must be accredited
MKTG 325 Retailing Concepts and Policies and those having an active predental advisory committee are preferred.
MKTG 345 Social Media and Public Relations
504 College of Dentistry
The College of Dentistry provides complete information about admission Differential Tuition, per semester $2,700
requirements to predental advisors and to predental students. Counseling Summer Clinic Fee (D3 and D4 $500
is available. years only)
Instruments Leasing, per year $5,500
College Courses to Take
The College of Dentistry requires a minimum of 90 semester hours, Tuition refund policy
however, most students complete a degree before coming to the college.
Tuition refund policy is available on request.
A grade of C or better is required for all prerequisite courses.
To view the Cost of Attendance (COA) estimate provided by the Financial
As outlined in the College Bulletin, an applicant must include in the
Aid Office, please visit their webpage http://financialaid.tamu.edu/
required hours:
Home.aspx and select the College of Dentistry.
Six semester hours of English
Students are discouraged from holding any outside employment which
Eight semester hours of General Chemistry may be detrimental to the pursuit of their education. In no case may a
Eight semester hours of Organic Chemistry student accept a position which conflicts with regularly scheduled school
Eight semester hours of Physics hours. When scholastic progress is questionable, students may be asked
Three semester hours of Biochemistry to discontinue outside work.
Fourteen semester hours of Biology 12 hours of lecture and 2 hours
of formal laboratory Loan and Scholarship Programs
Three semester hours of Statistics (from Math or Statistics The college participates in several types of loan and scholarship
Department) programs. Students are classified as independent for consideration in
professional school so aid is available based upon your documented need.
No course should be planned for Summer Session 2 of year of entry as it Students complete FAFSA and submit requests for aid to the Office of
conflicts with the start date. Student Aid.
Suggested Elective Courses Attrition Rate

Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Histology, Cellular Because of the intense efforts in selecting only highly qualified students,
and Molecular Biology, Immunology, Embryology and Biochemistry II are few students fail to complete the programs.
suggested to strengthen the students science background.
Small Business Management, Accounting, Reading Improvement,

Summer Predental Programs
Mechanical Drawing, Studio Art, Computer Literacy will aid in the business A Summer Predental Enrichment Program exists to strengthen academic
and technical aspects of a dental practice. Courses in Speech, Psychology background, introduce the profession of dentistry, improve study skills and
and Sociology will help improve interpersonal communication skills for increase competitiveness for admission to Dental School. For information,
positive interaction with other individuals in our diverse society. contact the Director of Student Development, or visit the Office of Student
Development & Multicultural Affairs (http://www.bcd.tamhsc.edu/student-
Preferred Major Fields of Study development).
Although we do not require a specific major, the majority of successful
applicants have majored in the Biological or Biomedical Sciences. The
Opportunities Beyond General Practice
applicant must perform well in the science courses including upper division Most DDS graduates are in the private practice of dentistry. There is
hours and should be aware of the competition with other students who also a need for dentists who are interested in scientific research and
have taken more than the required number of hours of science especially teaching. Specialty areas in dentistry include: Dental Public Health,
biology. The well-rounded predental education will include some liberal Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial
arts courses along with science courses. Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric
Dentistry, Periodontics and Prosthodontics. Competition for admission
Academic Calendar to these graduate programs is high. Dentists also serve in public health
agencies, educational institutions, government services and industrial
The College of Dentistry operates on a semester system with new classes
clinics.
beginning only once a year. A current calendar is available upon request.
Cost to Attend Departments

The tuition and fees for the student in the college are recommended by Departments
the administration and are approved by the Board of Regents and may be
Department of Biomedical Sciences (p. 517)
adjusted as economic conditions warrant.
Department of Diagnostic Sciences (p. 517)
Estimates for 2016-2017 Department of Endodontics (p. 518)
Texas resident, per semester $2,700 Department of General Dentistry (p. 519)
Nonresident, per semester $8,100 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (p. 520)
Designated Tuition, per semester $3,744 Department of Orthodontics (p. 521)
505
Department of Pediatric Dentistry (p. 522) PhD). For more information, go to Graduate Program in O (http://
Department of Periodontics (p. 523) bcd.tamhsc.edu/bms/gradprogram)ral Biology (http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/bms/
Department of Public Health Sciences (p. 524) gradprogram) and see the section The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in
this catalog.
Department of Restorative Sciences (p. 524)
The College of Dentistry is a synergistic environment where students
Interdepartmental Programs learn life lessons -- in addition to dental medicine -- from a diverse
patient population. These patients help prepare students for the real-life
Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Biology (p. 510)
challenges and opportunities awaiting them upon graduation.
Master of Science in Oral Biology (p. 507)
Since its founding, the college has graduated more than 9,000 dentists
First Professional Doctoral and dental hygienists. The college is known internationally for producing
excellent clinicians. More than half of all the dentists in the Dallas/Fort
Doctor of Dental Surgery in Dentistry (p. 505)
Worth area received their dental education at the college, and nearly one-
Interdepartmental Programs third of all dentists in Texas are Texas A&M University College of Dentistry
graduates.
Masters
Our Mission
Master of Science in Oral Biology (p. 507)
The College of Dentistry shapes the future of dentistry by developing
Doctoral exemplary clinicians, educators and scientists. We improve oral health
by caring for the needs of a diverse community; seeking innovations in
Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Biology (p. 510)
science, education and health care delivery; and serving as leaders in
First Professional Doctoral health professions education.
Doctor of Dental Surgery in Dentistry (p. 505)

Our Vision
Doctor of Dental Surgery Following a century of excellence, the College of Dentistry will continue to
be a leader in dental education by:
The program leading to the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
is designed to develop broadly competent practitioners and encourages Educating exemplary clinicians who deliver evidence- based care.
both clinical and basic science research in order to instill an appreciation Fostering translational and clinical research to improve patient care
of biomedical research and a spirit of inquiry in each student. The college and delivery.
recognizes the need to support excellence in its educational programs Providing high quality service to students, patients, faculty, staff,
by acquiring and maintaining a highly qualified faculty and students, alumni, and the public.
excellent physical facilities and a competency-based curriculum that is
Increasing access to dental care through cultural competence,
contemporary, comprehensive and efficient. The program in Dentistry is a
diversity and community based care.
four year curriculum leading to the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
College of Dentistry Admission Information Program Requirements

(p. 31) Professional Curriculum
The Integrated Doctor of Dental Surgery The professional curriculum in dental surgery is a four-year program.
(DDS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) First Year
The College of Dentistry offers an integrated dental and graduate research Semester
program leading to the simultaneous awarding of a DDS and a PhD in Oral Credit
Biology. A dual-degree program has been available for over 15 years. Hours
DDDS 6724 Introduction to Clinical Practice I-C 0.5
Admission Requirements DDS/PhD Term Semester Credit Hours 0.5
Admission into this combined program requires that the applicants Fall
are accepted into the DDS program first, and then make a separate
DDDS 6510 Biochemistry/Cell and Molecular Biology 3
application to the PhD program. The applicant completes the forms
with additional information on the areas of research interest, academic DDDS 6520 Cariology and Prevention 1.5
background, GRE scores, and prerequisite courses, academic honors, DDDS 6540 Dental Anatomy 2
research experiences, and the names of three referees. Recommendation DDDS 6543 Dental Anatomy-C 2
forms are specifically designed with questions on the applicants scholarly DDDS 6600 General Histology 3
aptitude, including intellectual, problem-solving, and creative skills. The
DDDS 6640 Gross Anatomy 6
style of questions resembles that used on National Institute of Health/
DDDS 6660 Growth and Development 1.5
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH/NIDCR)
Career Development applications. Applicants use Apply Texas, which DDDS 6690 Human Behavior in Dentistry 0.5
is an all-inclusive site for graduate programs in the State of Texas. DDDS 6730 Introductory Ethics and Academic Integrity 0.5
All applicants will be interviewed by the Graduate Program Director. DDDS 6740 Immunology 1
Applicants must be accepted into both degree programs (DDS and
506 Doctor of Dental Surgery
DDDS 6850 Cultural Competence in Dental Health Care 0.5 DDDS 7420 Microbiology 3
and Education Term Semester Credit Hours 4
DDDS 6860 Introduction to Evidence Based Dentistry 2.5 Third Year
and Clinical Research
DDDS 8000 Summer Clinic - C 0
DDDS 8004 Clinical Preventive Dentistry - C 0.5
Spring
DDDS 8034 Comprehensive Care Program - C 4
DDDS 6580 Dental Materials 1
DDDS 8044 Dental Auxiliary Utilization - C 1
DDDS 6770 Neuroscience 1.5
DDDS 8064 Endodontics C 1
DDDS 6800 Occlusion 1
DDDS 8084 Fixed Prosthodontics - C 3
DDDS 6804 Occlusion - C 1
DDDS 8224 Operative Dentistry - C 3
DDDS 6820 Oral Histology 2
DDDS 8244 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - C 1
DDDS 6840 Operative Dentistry 1
DDDS 8264 Oral Diagnosis - C 1.5
DDDS 6844 Operative Dentistry - C 2
DDDS 8304 Oral Radiography - C 0.5
DDDS 6870 Physiology 5.5
DDDS 8324 Orthodontics - C 0.5
DDDS 6880 General Pathology 4
DDDS 8344 Pediatric Dentistry - C 1
DDDS 8364 Periodontics - C 2
Second Year DDDS 8404 Removable Prosthodontics - C 3
DDDS 7084 Introduction to Clinical Practice II-C 1.5 Term Semester Credit Hours 22
DDDS 7173 Oral Radiography - C 0.5 Fall
Term Semester Credit Hours 2 DDDS 8060 Endodontics 1
Fall DDDS 8140 Behavioral Dentistry/Dental Public Health 1
DDDS 7040 Fixed Prosthodontics 3 DDDS 8160 Anesthesia in Dentistry 0.5
DDDS 7044 Fixed Prosthodontics - C 4 DDDS 8240 Advanced Principles and Techniques of 1
DDDS 7080 Introduction to Clinical Pratice II 1 Dentoalveolar Surgery
DDDS 7100 Operative Dentistry 1 DDDS 8280 Clinical Principles of Patient Evaluation 2
DDDS 7104 Operative Dentistry - C 2 DDDS 8320 Orthodontics 1
DDDS 7140 Preclinical Diagnostic Sciences II 1 DDDS 8340 Pediatric Dentistry 1.5
DDDS 7170 Oral Radiology 2 DDDS 8370 Professional Ethics 1
DDDS 7270 Periodontics 2 DDDS 8380 Medical Pharmacology 1.5
DDDS 7274 Periodontics - C 1 Term Semester Credit Hours 10.5
DDDS 7290 Dental Pharmacology 2 Spring
DDDS 7350 Removable Prosthodontics 2 DDDS 8180 Implant Dentistry 1
DDDS 7353 Removable Prosthodontics - C 4 DDDS 8200 Occlusion 1
DDDS 7400 Application of Evidence Based Dentistry I 0.5 DDDS 8204 Occlusion C 1
Term Semester Credit Hours 25.5 DDDS 8241 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Chronic 1
Spring Pain and Hospital Dentistry
DDDS 7010 Dental Auxiliary Utilization 0.5 DDDS 8360 Periodontics 1
DDDS 7020 Endodontics 1 DDDS 8600 Advanced Removable Prosthodontics 1
DDDS 7024 Endodontics - C 1 Term Semester Credit Hours 6

DDDS 7120 Basic Principles and Techniques of 1 Summer
Dentoalveolar Surgery DDDS 8080 Fixed Prosthodontics 1.5
DDDS 7160 Oral Pathology 2 DDDS 8220 Operative Dentistry 1.5
DDDS 7190 Preclinical Diagnostic Sciences II 1 DDDS 8400 Removable Prosthodontics 1.5
DDDS 7210 Orthodontics 1 DDDS 8500 Office Medical Emergencies 0.5
DDDS 7214 Orthodontics - C 1 DDDS 8610 Periodontics 0.5
DDDS 7230 Local Anesthesia / Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen 1 Term Semester Credit Hours 5.5
Conscious Sedation Fourth Year
DDDS 7250 Pediatric Dentistry 2 DDDS 9000 Summer Clinic 0
DDDS 7330 Patient Management 0.5 DDDS 9004 Clinical Services Assignment - C 4.5
Term Semester Credit Hours 12 DDDS 9044 General Dentistry - C 20
Summer DDDS 9080 Community Dentistry Externship 0.5
DDDS 7410 National Dental Board Part I Review 1 Term Semester Credit Hours 25
507
Fall 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the

DDDS 9050 Selected Advanced Topics in Oral And 0.5 committee. deadline imposed by
1
Maxillofacial Surgery Submit a degree plan. the student's college
DDDS 9070 Orthodontics 1
DDDS 9090 Pediatric Dentistry 1
thesis defense.
DDDS 9110 Applied Pharmacology 1 Approved by: Advisory
DDDS 9120 Practice Administration 1 committee, department
DDDS 9140 Professional Ethics and Dental 0.5 head or chair of the
Jurisprudence intercollegiate faculty,
DDDS 9190 Advanced Principles of Patient Evaluation 1 and Office of Graduate
and Professional
DDDS 9240 National Board Dental Exam Part II Review 1
Studies (OGAPS).
DDDS 9250 Managing Cultural Issues in Patience Care 0.5
Term Semester Credit Hours 7.5 submit thesis proposal working days prior to
Spring to the Office of the submission of the
DDDS 9160 Senior Seminar 1 Graduate and Request for the Final
DDDS 9220 Enteral Conscious Sedation and 1 Professional Studies. Examination.
Emergency Protocols Approved by: Advisory
Summer intercollegiate faculty
DDDS 9030 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Seminar 1 and OGAPS.
DDDS 9040 Advancements in Techniques and Materials 1.5 2
DDDS 9200 Comprehensive Care for the Medically 0.5 graduation fee. first week of the final
Compromised and Special Needs Patients semester, see OGAPS
DDDS 9210 Advanced Technologies in General 0.5 calendar.
Dentistry 5 Check to be sure When: Well before
DDDS 9230 Advanced Endodontics Concepts 0.5 degree program and submitting request
Total Semester Credit Hours: 169.5 all ELP requirements
(if applicable) and
Master of Science in Oral Biology coursework are
complete.
Students enrolled in a clinical specialty program who are also pursuing 6 Complete residence When: If applicable,
a Master of Science (MS) degree follow the Clinical MS Track in Oral requirement. before or during final
Biology. Students not enrolled in a clinical specialty program will follow the semester.
Basic Science MS track in Oral Biology. Approved by: OGAPS.
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
and OGAPS.
or chair of the
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
508 Master of Science in Oral Biology
9 If required, upload When: See OGAPS securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the
one approved final calendar for deadlines. students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University
copy of thesis as a Approved by: Advisory campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
single PDF file (http:// committee, department Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
ogaps.tamu.edu) head or chair of the Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
and submit signed intercollegiate faculty member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
approval form to the and OGAPS. separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
Office of Graduate and of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
Professional Studies. year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
10 Graduation; arrange for For more information, beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
cap and gown. visit http:// Dean.
1 extended time in any academic period, the student may request, in writing,
that the department head appoint an alternate advisory committee chair
2 during the interim period.
portal. The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed
Program Requirements In addition, the committee as a group and as individual members are
Program Requirements case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of
Degree Plan (p. 508) The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their
Credit Requirements (p. 508) willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
Transfer of Credit (p. 509) academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions
Courses (p. 509)
masse.
Degree Plan
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework, to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary
the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the
department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) concerning date of the final oral examination or thesis defense.
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer than A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document
three members of the graduate faculty, representative of the students Processing Submission System located on the website https://
fields of study and research. The chair or the co-chair of the advisory ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
committee must be from the students major department (or intercollegiate
faculty, if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must
have an appointment to a department other than the students major
program option.
program must have an appointment to a department different from the Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by
chair of the students committee. petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct
Credit Requirement
chair) with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who usually A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved courses and research
has immediate supervision of the students research and thesis, has the is required.
meetings at any other time considered desirable. Ordinarily the student will devote the major portion of his or her time to
If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the fields of interest.
509
Transfer of Credit 6. For the clinical track, students may take up to 20 hours of 5V96, 5V97,
5V98, 5V99 (research). For the remaining hours, a maximum of 2
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at hours can be Directed Readings (5V93, 5V94, 5V95) and a maximum
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess of 3 hours can be Special Topics (5V91, 5V92).
and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
Studies. Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
approved international institution with a final grade of B or greater may be and Professional Studies.
the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a Thesis Option
An acceptable thesis is required for the Master of Science degree.
The finished work must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the
pertinent literature and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study,
the method, significance and results of the students original research.
Guidelines for the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis
Manual, which is available online at http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit After successful defense (or exemption) and approval by the students
hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from advisory committee and the head of the students major department (or
the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if appropriate), the student must submit
directly to the Office of Admissions. his/her thesis in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must
be uploaded to the website, http://ogaps.tamu.edu. Additionally, a signed
approval form must be brought or mailed to the Office of Graduate and
Professional Studies. The PDF file and the signed approval form are
required by the deadline.
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Deadline dates for submitting the thesis are announced each semester
Studies. or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
via the website http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
computing the GPA.
Before a student can be cleared by Thesis and Dissertation Services,
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, a processing fee must be paid through Student Business Services. This
Extension and Certain Other Courses processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer through the Texas A&M Libraries.
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the A thesis that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of Graduate
following limitations. and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections will
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for intercollegiate faculty, if applicable). The manuscript must be
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: again. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken process to graduate that semester.
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be Thesis Proposal
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas For the thesis option Master of Science degree, the student must
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at prepare a thesis proposal for approval by the advisory committee and the
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses head of the major department or chair of the interdisciplinary faculty, if
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student applicable. This proposal must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Professional Studies at least 20 working days prior to the submission of
degree plan credit. Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing
3. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety at
(979) 458-1467 to to address questions about all research compliance
5. For the basic science track, student may take not more than 12 hours
of 5V96, 97, 98, 99 and not more than 8 hours of a combination of
5V91, 5V92, 5V93, 5V94, 5V95.
510 Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Biology
Thesis Defense/Final Examination Application for Degree (p. 510)
A student must pass a final examination by dates announced each Residence

Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one
the final examination, a students GPA must be at least 3.000 for courses regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at
on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas A&M Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory
which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and there committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if
must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
on the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such
repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or a petition, however, must be approved prior to the students registration for
better. All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed the final 9 credit hours of required coursework.
A request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted Professional Studies.
scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who
given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for the masters has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98,
degree and that must be within a time period that does not extend beyond 5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until
the end of the next regular semester (summer terms are excluded). all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous
work taken on the degree plan and at the option of the committee may Time Limit
before the thesis is available to all members of the students advisory All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
committee in substantially final form, and all members have had adequate consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
time to review the document. The examination is conducted by the considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
students advisory committee as finally constituted. A thesis option student it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
must be registered in the University in the semester or summer term in calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
which the final examination is taken. Persons other than members of not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
being awarded.
program.
Foreign Languages
made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
and Professional Studies. (p. 24) section.
Additional Requirements Doctor of Philosophy in Oral

Additional Requirements Biology
Residence (p. 510)
Time Limit (p. 510) her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis
Foreign Languages (p. 510) for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter
511
research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to 5 Submit proposal for When: No later than 20
express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages. dissertation or record working days prior to
The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, of study to the Office the submission of the
residence and technical requirements, although these must be met. of Graduate and Request for the Final
For a student who has completed a masters degree, a DDS/DMD, DVM Approved by: Advisory
or MD at a U.S. institution, a minimum of 64 hours is required on the committee, department
degree plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. For a student who has head or intercollegiate
completed a baccalaureate degree but not a masters degree or a U.S. faculty chair, and
DDS/DMD, DVM or MD, a minimum of 96 hours is required on the degree OGAPS.
Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree to schedule final oral
Approved by: OGAPS
semester; see OGAPS
semester. 8 Submit request for When: Must be
date. See OGAPS
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
later than 90 days
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
head or intercollegiate 9 Successfully complete When: The Report of
faculty chair, and final examination. the Final Examination
Office of Graduate and Form should be
Professional Studies submitted to OGAPS
(OGAPS). within 10 days following
the exam.
committee and OGAPS
applicable), and 10 Upload one approved When: See OGAPS
coursework detailed on final copy of the calendar for deadlines.
degree plan. dissertation or record of Approved by: Advisory
examination. The
submitted to OGAPS 14 11 Graduate; arrange for For more information,
weeks prior to the date cap and gown. visit http://
of the defense. graduation.tamu.edu.
and OGAPS.

Dean.

513
Admissions.
applies.
examination.
examination.
committee chair.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
chair.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
to OGAPS. date.
committee.
515
deficiencies.
Residence (p. 515)

(p. 25)

Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
Medical Sciences
517
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours Liu, Xiaohua, Assistant Professor
Biomedical Sciences
Application for Degree PHD, Tsinghua University, China, 2002
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation Lu, Yongbo, Assistant Professor
(p. 24) section. Biomedical Sciences
PHD, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2007
Department of Biomedical Newman, Joseph, Adjunct Associate Professor
Sciences Biomedical Sciences
PHD, University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, 1973
The Department of Biomedical Sciences is a major locus
for basic science and translational research at the College of Opperman, Lynne, Regents Professor
Dentistry. Departmental faculty interests range widely within a central Biomedical Sciences
research focus on craniofacial biology. These research interests include PHD, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1985
the role of dendritic cells in cancer; the genetics of caries-causing bacteria;
Qin, Chunlin, Professor
the genetics of tooth development; developmental biology of corneal
Biomedical Sciences
epithelium, sutures, palate, and temporomandibular joint; mechanics
DMD, Harbin Medical University, 1983
of bone; analysis of craniofacial growth in mutant and transgenic
animal models; and neurophysiological and endocrine mechanisms of Roesch, Darren, Assistant Professor
orofacial pain. Exciting new areas of research include identifying the Biomedical Sciences
genes involved in the development of craniofacial structures, and tissue PHD, University of Florida, 1998
engineering and regeneration.
Ruest, Louis, Assistant Professor
In addition to many well-outfitted individual laboratories, the Department Biomedical Sciences
provides access to analytical tools such as confocal microscopy, laser PHD, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, 2002
capture, real-time PCR, and microCT.
Schneiderman, Emet, Professor
Departmental faculty provide all basic science instruction to dental and Biomedical Sciences
dental hygiene students, to residents in postgraduate dental specialty PHD, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 1985
programs, and to graduate students in degree programs (MS, PhD) in Oral
Biology awarded through the University. Spears, Robert, Professor
Biomedical Sciences
Faculty PHD, Baylor College of Dentistry, 2002
Bellinger, Larry, Regents Professor Svoboda, Kathy, Regents Professor

Biomedical Sciences Biomedical Sciences
PHD, University of California at Davis, 1974 PHD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1982
Benson, M, Assistant Professor Tao, Feng, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Michigan, 2000 PHD, Fudan University, China, 2000
Dechow, Paul, Regents Professor Varanasi, Venu, Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Chicago, 1980 DEN, University of Florida Gainesville, 2004
Feng, Jian, Professor Wang, Qian, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Connecticut, 1991 PHD, Chinese Academy of Sciencecs, 1998
Groppe, Jay, Associate Professor

Biomedical Sciences Department of Diagnostic
PHD, University of California at Santa Barbara, 1991 Sciences
Honeyman, Allen, Associate Professor
The Department of Diagnostic Sciences has three divisions: Oral
Biomedical Sciences
Diagnosis, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology, all with their own director
PHD, University of Kansas, 1988
and teaching programs.
Kramer, Phillip, Professor
Oral Diagnosis combines teaching with patient screening, evaluation, and
Biomedical Sciences
treatment planning for the College, as well as a limited care treatment
clinic.
Oral Pathology is responsible for all teaching of general and oral pathology
to first professional dental, dental hygiene, and graduate students.
518 Department of Endodontics
They provide consultation and biopsy services to the College and the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Certificate (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
professional community. The College offers a residency program in Oral graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/dentistry/diagnostic-
and Maxillofacial Pathology. sciences/oral-maxillofacial-radiology-certificate)
Oral Radiology is responsible for all imaging service throughout the

College. Additionally, imaging services are provided to patients referred by
Department of Endodontics
extramural dental providers through the Imaging Center. The College also
http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/endodontics
offers a residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
The Department of Endodontics at the College of Dentistry provides
Faculty education to develop competent diagnosticians and clinicians in the field
of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
Benson, Byron, Regents Professor
Diagnostic Sciences diseases involving dental pulp and the tissues at the root apex.
DDS, The University of Iowa, 1975 The endodontic faculty teach a full scope of clinical and didactic
endodontic courses to second-, third- and fourth-year dental students.
Budinskaya, Oksana, Clinical Associate Professor
Diagnostic Sciences Endodontics offers a 27-month certificate program. An optional MS in Oral
DDS, Omsk State Medical Institute Russia, 1990 Biology is available through the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The
MS requires an additional 32 semester credit hours of coursework, but can
Cheng, Yi-Shing, Associate Professor
be pursued simultaneously with the endodontics certificate.
Diagnostic Sciences
PHD, Baylor University, 1999 The residents in the graduate program treat complex cases beyond
the scope of undergraduate expertise, with cases being referred from
Flint, Diane, Associate Professor
within the college as well as from regional dentists. The residents also
Diagnostic Sciences
provide treatment to medically compromised patients onsite and in hospital
DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1986
settings.
Hennessy, Bernard, Clinical Assistant Professor
The department has generated numerous research publications during the
Diagnostic Sciences
past decade in the field of endodontic surgery and materials.
DDS, University of Illinois Urbana, 1986
Kessler, Harvey, Professor Faculty

Diagnostic Sciences
Glickman, Gerald, Professor
MS, George Washington University, 1979
Endodontics
Kofford, Kelly, Clinical Associate Professor MS, Northwestern University Dental School, 1984
Diagnostic Sciences
Jalali, Sid, Clinical Assistant Professor
DDS, DDS, Creighton Univ 1978, 1978
Endodontics
Liang, Hui, Professor PHD, Kerman University of Medical Sciences/Iran, 2008
Diagnostic Sciences
Schweitzer, Jordan, Clinical Associate Professor
MS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2014
Endodontics
Murchison, David, Adjunct Professor MS, Marquette University, 1990
Diagnostic Sciences
DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1980 Certificates
Endodontics Certificate
Naidu, Aparna, Clinical Assistant Professor
Diagnostic Sciences Endodontics - Certificate
MS, Texas A&M University System Health Sciences Center, 2006
The certificate program in Endodontics (http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/
Pugalagiri, Pavithra, Adjunct Assistant Professor
endodontics) is a 27-month graduate program, fully accredited by the
Diagnostic Sciences
American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation,
DDS, Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, 2006
designed to be a comprehensive, didactic, clinical and research
Wright, John, Regents Professor experience into all aspects of endodontics (root canal therapy).
Diagnostic Sciences
Application requirements include a DDS, DMD, or a foreign-equivalent
DDS, West Virginia University, 1973
dental degree, letters of recommendation, letter of motivation, submission
of a resume, a competitive class ranking, and passage of the National
Certificates Board Dental Examinations, Advanced Dental Admission Test, or
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Certificate (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ Graduate Record Examination. Application is made through PASS.
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/dentistry/diagnostic- The deadline to apply is August 1 of each year, with a start date of the
sciences/oral-maxillofacial-pathology-certificate) following summer.
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The program provides the graduate student with the tools necessary to be Association accredited dental schools, which include those in the United
a clinically proficient endodontist, an astute diagnostician, a critical thinker, States and Canada. National Board Dental Examination scores are
and a sound endodontist-scientist. In addition, the program prepares the required. Potential residents may apply either through the Postdoctoral
student for the American Board of Endodontics certification examination. Application Support Service (PASS) or directly to the College of Dentistry
(http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/graduate-studies/futurestudents).
The MS in Oral Biology is optional and must be applied to separately
through ApplyTexas. The MS requires 36 months in residence and Interviews of selected applicants are scheduled in October and November
students must successfully complete an additional 32 semester credit for the class beginning in the summer of the following year.
hours, conduct a research project, and successfully defend a written
thesis. The goal of the one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry
(AEGD) certificate program is to expand the scope and depth of the
Program Requirements dentists clinical skills and didactic knowledge in order to be able to
effectively provide comprehensive patient care to a wide range of
To complete the certificate in Endodontics (http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/ population groups. Accordingly, the program is structured to allow students
endodontics/training.html), students must remain in continuous enrollment to exercise increasingly independent judgment beyond that expected in
for 27 months and successfully complete 61.5 semester credit hours. the pre-doctoral curriculum. The emphasis of the program is on diagnosis
and treatment planning as well as coordination of clinical care of a large
In accordance with Student Rule 10.4.1, grades of S or U may be
number of patients with multidisciplinary treatment plans. Predominantly
assigned in certain officially designated certificate courses.
clinically oriented, it includes a didactic component of approximately
fifteen percent of scheduled time. Graduates of the AEGD program are
Department of General Dentistry awarded a certificate. Applicants must have graduated from a dental
school accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on
Modern health care requires caring, competent primary care providers Dental Accreditation. Application is made through the PASS process only.
who place patient welfare above all other considerations. In dentistry, The deadline for application is September 1.
the general dentist fulfills that role. The traditional term attending doctor
indicates such a doctor/patient relationship, and signifies the philosophy The clinical phase consists of experience and instruction at a level
of the department that the general dentist is responsible for leading beyond pre-doctoral training in the following areas: endodontics,
diagnostic, treatment planning, and therapeutic endeavors for all patients periodontics, oral surgery, operative, fixed, and removable prosthodontics,
under his or her care. implants (surgical placement and restoration), and a rotation in graduate
pediatric dentistry, special care and medically compromised patients, and
The nine dental specialties support general attending dentists by providing limited experience in orthodontics. Educationally qualified specialists in
expert care for those patients whose diagnostic or treatment needs each of these areas participate in instruction and are always available for
demand advanced levels of skill and expertise. It is the responsibility of the consultations.
general dentist to lead the referral team and constantly insure that the best
interests of the patient are met. The didactic component provides the student with a broad background
from which sound clinical judgments can be made regarding diagnosis,
Faculty treatment planning and the selection of the appropriate method of
treatment for each individual patient. The didactic phase is scheduled
Barrington, Jennifer, Clinical Associate Professor
on a regular basis and includes lectures, seminars, literature reviews,
General Dentistry
treatment planning conferences, clinical pathological conferences, and
DDS, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1996
special projects. Examples of special projects may include table clinics,
Lillard, Michael, Clinical Assistant Professor preparation of professional lectures or seminars, and submission of papers
General Dentistry to professional journals. The following areas of interest are included in
DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1979 didactic sessions: oral pathology, oral medicine, physical evaluation, oral
diagnosis and treatment planning, preventive dentistry, comprehensive
Taleghani Esfahani, Mohsen, Clinical Professor control of pain and anxiety in the conscious patient, implants, geriatric
General Dentistry dentistry, special care and medically compromised patients, asepsis,
DMD, University of Tehran, 1976 infection and hazard control as well as in all the clinical areas listed in the
previous paragraph. In addition, students will gain knowledge in practice
Zandinejad, Amirali, Professor management techniques, which will enable them to be prepared to deal
General Dentistry with acquiring, managing, and coordinating different types of potential
DDS, Islamic Azad University, 1996 practice situations they may explore upon graduation.
Certificates Program Requirements

Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate Students must complete 12 months of residency.
Advanced Education in General In accordance with Student Rule 10.4.1, grades of S or U may be
Dentistry - Certificate assigned in certain officially designated certificate courses.
The Department of General Dentistry offers a one year Advanced

Education in General Dentistry (http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/aegd) certificate
program. Applications are accepted from graduates of all American Dental
520 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Department of Oral and Faculty

Maxillofacial Surgery Gonzalez Carranza, Marianela, Clinical Assistant Professor
Oral Surgery
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (http:// DDS, Universidad Central de Venezuela, 1991
bcd.tamhsc.edu/oral-surgery) (OMS) provides a broad educational
Grogan, David, Clinical Associate Professor
basis for our predoctoral and residency programs, as well as serving the
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
community through our Professional Services Division.
MS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1986
The interaction with a renowned medical center enhances our students
Henderson, Bryan, Clinical Assistant Professor
surgical/medical experiences. Our students' educational experiences
Oral Surgery
are also enhanced by the presence of the Center for Maxillofacial
Prosthodontics (http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/oral-surgery/cmp) within our
department. Reddy, Likith, Clinical Associate Professor
Oral Surgery
The OMS department is staffed by seven full-time faculty, twelve part-time
MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2000
clinical faculty, sixteen OMS residents, and supported by the assistance of
twenty-two clinical and clerical staff. Schow, Sterling, Clinical Professor
Oral Surgery
The Postgraduate (Residency) division conducts one of the most highly
DMD, University of Oregon Dental School, 1966
prized and sought after OMS Residency programs in the country,
attracting the brightest and most-talented applicants each year from
the graduating dental school classes and even from some medical
Certificates
professions. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate
Resident Study (http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/oral- Maxillofacial Surgery - Certificate

surgery/residency.html) For more information about the Certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery,
There are two levels of training currently offered: 1) a 6-year MD/ visit http://tambcd.edu/oral-surgery/residency.html.
Certificate program in conjunction with Texas Tech University School of
Medicine; and 2) a 4-year Certificate-only program. Application requirements include a DDS or DMD degree, National Board
Dental Examination scores for graduates of American Dental Association
All applicants must be currently enrolled in an ADA-accredited U.S. or Commission on Dental Accreditation accredited institutions, a competitive
Canadian dental school, or hold a DDS or DMD degree from an ADA- academic record, National Board of Medical Examiners Basic Science
accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school. Dentists with degrees from Examination scores, and references. Applications are submitted via PASS.
foreign countries are not eligible for the combined 6-year MD/OMS The deadline to apply is October 1 of each year, with a start the following
Certification Program. Applicants with dental degrees from foreign dental summer.
schools are eligible for the 4-year Certificate Program on a case-by-case
basis. There are two routes available for earning a Certificate in Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery (http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/oral-surgery/residency.html)
Due to the highly competitive nature of the College of Dentistry OMS at the College; a six-year program (MD and Certificate) or a four-year
residency application process, all applicants should ideally be in the program (Certificate). Both routes require the completion of a four-year
top 15% of their dental school class, have a high GPA, and have letters undergraduate degree and graduation with a DDS/DMD from an American
that attest to demonstrated interest and potential in the field of oral and Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation accredited
maxillofacial surgery. College of Dentistry. All applicants must apply for either program through
the PASS application process. In the six-year, dual-degree program, the
Interviews are by invitation. If invited, all applicants are expected to student is granted advanced standing in medical school and completes
interview in person to be considered for residency appointment. All the MD degree in three calendar years. Elective clerkships during the
interviews are held on one day, usually in early December, and substantial fourth year of medical school education are used to satisfy the mandated
notice is given of the date so applicants can try and get favorable airfares five-months of general anesthesia training. Following the completion
to and from Dallas. Interviewees should plan on arriving the night prior to of medical school, the candidate then serves a one-year internship in
the interviews because they begin very early in the morning. Do not plan General Surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
to depart Dallas on the day of the interviews before 7pm, so you have time Following the completion of PGY-1 the student returns to our service for
to travel to the airport (about 45 minutes) and arrive with sufficient lead the remaining 30 months of the program.
time for security clearance at the airport. Interviews often run until 4pm to
5pm, depending on how many applicants have accepted our invitation to In the four-year curriculum, the student will spend the first 14 months
interview. off-service participating on various services at Baylor University Medical
Center, i.e., Internal Medicine, General Surgery, and Anesthesia. The
Applications are submitted via the Postdoctoral Application Support student will then return to our service for the remaining 34 months of
Service (http://www.adea.org/PASSapp) (PASS) and the deadline is training. During their time on service, they will also rotate on the services
October 1 of each year for a start the following summer. of Head and Neck Oncology and Oculoplastic Surgery.
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Program Requirements Campbell, Phillip, Clinical Associate Professor

Orthodontics
Certificate only: Complete 48 months of residency, 12 credit hours, and MS, Baylor University College of Dentistry, 1973
be approved by the Promotions Committee.
Collins, Monte, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Certificate and MD: Complete 24 months of residency, 7 credit hours, Orthodontics
and be approved by the Promotions Committee. MS, MSD, 1986 BCD, 1986
In accordance with Student Rule 10.4.1, grades of S or U may be Julien, Katie, Clinical Assistant Professor
assigned in certain officially designated certificate courses. Orthodontics
MS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1994
Department of Orthodontics Tadlock, Larry, Clinical Assistant Professor
Our Mission Orthodontics
MS, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1988
The Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics (http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/
orthodontics) has as its mission to educate dentists in the specialty of Taylor, Reginald, Associate Professor
Orthodontics in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Standards Orthodontics
for Advanced Specialty Education Programs prepared by the American DMD, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 1987
Dental Association Commission on Accreditation and the American
Association of Orthodontists. Certificates
Orthodontics Certificate (p. 521)
Our Objective
To provide the resident with a well-balanced educational experience,

Orthodontics - Certificate
integrating a strong foundation in the basic sciences with a diverse clinical
The Certificate in Orthodontics (http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/orthodontics)
experience.
is a most-significant document for graduates in the dental specialty of
To graduate a specialist with the highly refined analytical, clinical, and Orthodontics. Although all graduates from the 34.5 month regimen of study
management skills necessary to provide optimum oral health care. complete a publishable MS thesis in the Department of Orthodontics at the
College of Dentistry and receive an MS in Oral Biology, the specialty of
Our Philosophy Orthodontics is not annotated on the diploma. Therefore, the Certificate in
Orthodontics portrays certification in the discipline/specialty as a legitimate
The philosophy of the Graduate Orthodontic Program at the College credential to potential orthodontic patients as well as hospitals, future
of Dentistry is to prepare residents for clinical practice in the specialty employers, professional organizations, and certifying agencies such as the
of orthodontics. Since this residency also requires scientific research, American Board of Orthodontics. As such, the Certificate in Orthodontics
culminating in an MS in Oral Biology, our graduates develop critical should be weighted equally as important as the MS degree in Oral Biology,
thinking skills, while making significant contributions to the art and science since it is more explanatory to the consuming public and regulatory
of the specialty of orthodontics. Our goal is to impart in-depth knowledge authorities.
of the biological and mechanical principles governing the practice of
orthodontics and to allow residents to develop excellent proficiency Application requirements include a DDS or DMD, National Board Dental
in orthodontics while treating a wide variety of malocclusions using Examinations for graduates of American Dental Association Council on
multiple techniques. This expertise will be accomplished utilizing a variety Dental Accreditation accredited institutions, Graduate Record Examination
of philosophies of diagnosis and treatment from a diverse faculty of scores, a competitive academic record, and references. Applications are
approximately 25 outstanding practitioners and educators. Obviously the made through the PASS. The deadline to apply is August 15 of each year,
most important ancillary mission of the educational process at the College with a start date the following summer.
is to deliver quality orthodontic care for our patients.
For more information about the Certificate in Orthodontics visit http://
Faculty bcd.tamhsc.edu/orthodontics/index.html.
Adams, Terry, Adjunct Assistant Professor Program Requirements

Orthodontics
MS, MSD, 1978 BCD, 1978 Students must remain continuously enrolled for 34.5 months and
successfully complete 46.5 semester credit hours. The MS in Oral Biology
Buschang, Peter, Regents Professor (p. 507) is also required, for which students must complete an additional
Orthodontics 32 semester credit hours, conduct a research project, and successfully
PHD, University of Texas Austin, 1980 defend a written thesis. The coursework for the Certificate and the MS are
completed simultaneously.
Cai, Zhuo, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Orthodontics In accordance with Student Rule 10.4.1, grades of S or U may be
PHD, Ohio State University, 1996 assigned in certain officially designated certificate courses.
522 Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Department of Pediatric Dentistry and non-pharmacological behavior management, and interceptive

orthodontics. Hospital and operating room protocol, oral rehabilitation
and prevention are included in the clinical component. Clinical rotations
The Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the College of Dentistry provides
include: assignments to the dental clinics at Childrens Medical Center,
didactic and clinical instruction on preventive and therapeutic oral health
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and the College of Dentistry.
care for infants and children. This instruction is provided for dental hygiene
In addition, there are other hospital clinical rotations such as anesthesia,
students, dental students, and residents in the pediatric dentistry specialty
craniofacial team, emergency on-call and pediatric medicine.
program.
Didactic training is university-based with support from hospital and special
Undergraduate Teaching
care facility personnel. Didactic instruction consists of core curriculum
Full- and part-time faculty are involved in the didactic training of the dental courses and seminars in pediatric dentistry. The majority of core courses
hygiene and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year dental students. This is accomplished are assigned during the first year to provide a solid base for the pediatric
using a small group format. In addition, the faculty are responsible for specialty course and allow more time for clinical experience in the second
clinical instruction of dental and dental hygiene students at the campus year. All aspects of the specialty of pediatric dentistry are included in the
and outside the college at community clinics. didactic instruction. The didactic courses comprise approximately 20% of
the program.
Pediatric Dentistry Department Affiliations
Teaching responsibilities, including technique classes and clinical
The Department has affiliations with other institutions that offer instruction, are required by the program. A research project suitable for
experiences outside the college including: publication is required for the certificate. Upon successful completion of all
components of the program, the student receives a Certificate in Pediatric
Childrens Medical Center of Dallas Dentistry and meets the advanced education eligibility requirements of the
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. It is required that each resident
Agape take the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry qualifying examination prior
North Dallas Shared Ministries to graduation from the residency program.
Urban Intertribal Council For additional information about the Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, visit
Healing Hands Ministry http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/pediatric-dentistry/residency.html.
Faculty An optional, 32 credit hour MS in Oral Biology or a 42 hour online MPH

(starting Fall 2017) may be attempted during the pediatric dentistry
Kerins, Carolyn, Associate Professor residency program. These programs are not fully integrated with the
Pediatric Dentistry certificate program. It is anticipated that candidates pursuing both a
DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 2002 certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and an advanced degree will require
additional time in residency to achieve the advanced degree and also
Pace, Kathleen, Clinical Assistant Professor
additional tuition will be paid.
Pediatric Dentistry
DDS, State University of New York, Buffalo School of Dentistry, 1977 In lieu of an MPH, a student may elect to pursue an online Certificate in
Public Health.
Certificates
Pediatric Dentistry Certificate Program Requirements
Pediatric Dentistry - Certificate To complete the certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, students must remain
continuously enrolled for 24 months, successfully complete 48 semester
The certificate in Pediatric Dentistry is offered by Texas A&M University credit hours and an approved research project . There is no advanced
College of Dentistry, located in Dallas, Texas. This is a 24-month standing granted for previous clinical specialty training or advanced
certificate program beginning mid to late June each year. Up to 11 degrees.
new positions are available each year. All applicants must have a DDS
The MS in Oral Biology is optional and if accepted into this program,
or DMD degree. All applicants must have a MATCH number and all
students must complete an additional 32 semester credit hours, conduct a
applications must be made through the PASS program portal. Applicants
research project, and successfully defend a written thesis. It is anticipated
must submit official transcripts and scores from the National Board Dental
that a MS candidate will submit his/her research for publication.
Examinations and the Advanced Dental Admission Test. The deadline to
apply is October 1 of each year. If accepted into the MPH program (starting Fall 2017), students will
complete an additional 42 credit hours and fulfill a practicum requirement.
The program in Pediatric Dentistry is designed to offer the advanced
education student a curriculum balanced in didactic and clinical areas. Students in the Certificate, MS or MPH program must remain continuously
The primary goal of the program is to develop a biologically oriented, enrolled and be enrolled the semester in which the degree is to be
technically capable, and socially sensitive pediatric dentist capable of awarded.
providing comprehensive care to all pediatric patients. Emphasis is placed
on hospital dentistry, special needs patient care, sedation and interceptive Please see the catalog pages for the MS in Oral Biology (p. 507) and
orthodontics. Clinical training is provided in two hospitals and one the MPH program (http://www.sph.tamhsc.edu/degrees/mph) for more
university-based clinic. Clinical instruction includes: training in advanced information regarding application and curriculum for these programs.
diagnosis and treatment planning, traumatic injuries, pharmacological
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In accordance with Student Rule 10.4.1, grades of S or U may be Plemons, Jacqueline, Clinical Professor
assigned in certain officially designated certificate courses. Periodontics
DDS, Baylor University College of Dentistry, 1986
Department of Periodontics Regan, Deborah, Clinical Assistant Professor
Periodontics
The Department of Periodontics at the College of Dentistry provides
MS, Texas A&M University System Baylor College of Dentistry, 2005
instruction in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the
supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth to first professional DDS,
dental hygiene, and postdoctoral/graduate students.
Certificates
Periodontics Certificate
Departmental faculty assigned to first professional teaching provide
students with the knowledge and clinical skills to diagnose and treat Periodontics - Certificate
patients with periodontal disease. This is accomplished through didactic
and pre-clinical instruction, followed by clinical treatment of a diverse This is a post-doctoral program for the specialty of dentistry in
patient population with gingivitis and chronic periodontitis. Periodontics. Only complete applications, received no later than June
15 of the year prior to anticipated enrollment, are reviewed (a year in
Advanced Training advance). For additional information about the Certificate in Periodontics
visit http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/periodontics/graduateprograms.html.
The Advanced Training Program in Periodontics was started in 1955 and
accounts for many specialty leaders among alumni. Graduate students All US applicants must have completed at least three years of
who successfully complete the three-year curriculum and defend masters education at a United States dental school that has been accredited
or doctoral thesis research, are awarded a certificate in periodontics. by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation
(CODA). All US applicants must pass Part I of the National Dental Board
Department Centers
Examinations and submit their score with their application. Official dental
The Department of Periodontics is unique. In addition to providing school transcripts and an official letter from the Dean stating class rank at
undergraduate and advanced training in Periodontics, the department the time of the application must be sent directly to the College of Dentistry.
includes the Stomatology Center (the Salivary Dysfunction Clinic and The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must have been taken less
Laboratory). The center provides a world-class opportunity for the than 5 years prior to the application deadline (June 15). All US applicants
study and management of a diverse group of stomatological disorders, must submit a current Basic Life Support certification from the American
facilitating a holistic approach and better understanding of oral-systemic Heart Association. All US applicants must hold a DDS or DMD degree
interactions. This has proven to be a fertile environment for clinical from a US dental school (CODA accredited) prior to enrollment. All US
research and has attracted visiting clinicians pursuing knowledge and applicants must pass Part 2 of the National Board Dental Examinations
experience in these areas. and have their score sent to the college prior to enrollment. Any US
applicant that holds a DDS or DMD must submit all of the above at the
Department Affiliations time of application.
The department is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center and All international applicants must have completed dental school and
includes a rotation for Dermatology residents at the Stomatology Center. hold the equivalent of a DDS or DMD and submit official dental school
Departmental faculty engage in funded research programs, primarily transcripts. These transcripts must be evaluated by Education Credential
in areas of salivary dysfunction, stomatology, periodontics, and dental Evaluators and have the evaluation of grades/degree sent to the College
implants. of Dentistry. All international applicants must pass and submit their scores
on Parts 1 and 2 of the National Board Dental Examinations at the time
Faculty of application that are less than 5 years old. All international applicants
must submit GRE scores that are less than 5 years old prior to anticipated
Abraham, Celeste, Clinical Associate Professor
deadline date (June 15) to the College of Dentistry. Any applicant that is
Periodontics
a citizen of a country where English is not the native language must also
MS, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, 1991
submit Test of English as a Foreign Language scores less than one year
Cho, Jun, Associate Professor old. All international candidates must submit a current Basic Life Support
Periodontics certification from the American Heart Association.
MS, Baylor University College of Dentistry, 1970
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. A
Diekwisch, Thomas, Professor committee of Periodontal faculty at the College of Dentistry selects future
Periodontics residents from the interviewed candidates. The program provides three
DMD, Philipps-University of Marburg, West Germany, 1986 years of Advanced Education in Periodontics, meeting all of the American
Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation standards.
Harrel, Stephen, Adjunct Professor
Periodontics Program Requirements
DDS, Baylor University College of Dentistry, 1972
Students must remain continuously enrolled for 34.5 months and
Kerns, David, Clinical Professor successfully complete 52 semester credit hours. The MS in Oral Biology is
Periodontics also required, for which students must complete an additional 32 semester
DMD, Medical University of South Carolina, 1981
524 Department of Public Health Sciences
credit hours, conduct a research project, and successfully defend a written DDS, DMD, or equivalent foreign degree, an MS or PhD in public health,
thesis. and a competitive academic record with references. All applications are to
be made through PASS.
assigned in certain officially designated certificate courses. The program is guided by the Dental Public Health Competencies
developed by the American Board of Dental Public Health. Each resident
Department of Public Health completes a pre-assessment evaluation prior to entering the residency
program. Based on this assessment and other credentials required
Sciences for admission to the program, the residency director and a residency
committee of other graduate faculty customize the residents course
http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/public-health of study, with emphasis on areas that will complement and extend the
residents current knowledge in the specialty area of Dental Public Health.
The Department of Public Health Sciences at the College of Dentistry
At a minimum, the program addresses the following competencies:
focuses on the science and art of preventing and controlling dental
planning oral health programs for populations, selecting interventions
diseases and promoting oral health through organized community efforts.
and strategies for the prevention and control of oral diseases and
Departmental faculty provide instruction in the prevention of oral disease, the promotion of oral health, designing surveillance systems for and
risk assessment and risk-based treatment planning, community-based monitoring dental care delivery systems, advocating for public health
clinical training, behavioral science, dental public health, and geriatric policy legislation and regulation, and conducting population-based studies
dentistry to dental and dental hygiene students, as well as graduate to address issues in oral and public health.
students.
Upon successful completion of all components of the program, the
Community-based clinical training is provided in three extramural clinic resident receives a Certificate in Dental Public Health and meets the
settings. Department faculty contribute significantly to the teaching advanced education eligibility requirements of the American Board of
component of various high school and college enrichment programs at the Public Health Dentistry. Each resident is required to take the written
college. The department offers an American Dental Association Council on portion of the Qualifying Examination of the American Board of Public
Dental Accreditation accredited residency program in dental public health. Health Dentistry in April prior to graduation from the program.
The department is responsible for coordination of community outreach
For more information about the Certificate in Dental Public Health visit
activities.
http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/public-health.
Departmental faculty conduct extramurally-funded research programs in
cariology, oral cancer education, tobacco cessation, the epidemiology of Program Requirements
oral diseases, and health policy/health services research. In accordance with Student Rule 10.4.1, grades of S or U may be
assigned in certain officially designated certificate courses.
The department houses the Office of Social Services, which coordinates
subsidized care for patients funded by extramural sources such as Ryan
White grant program, the Texas Rehabilitation Council, and others. Department of Restorative
Faculty
Sciences
Bitouni, Anneta, Clinical Assistant Professor The Department of Restorative Sciences at the College of Dentistry
Public Health Sciences conducts multidisciplinary instruction, research, and patient care programs
MS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 2006 through its four divisions:
Crane, Stephen, Clinical Associate Professor Operative Dentistry

Public Health Sciences Fixed Prosthodontics
DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1973 Biomaterials Science
Removable Prosthodontics
Nourel-Din, Amal, Clinical Assistant Professor
Public Health Sciences Within these divisions, the department administers instruction in the
DDS, Cairo University, 1993 sub-disciplines of Dental Implants, Dental Auxiliary Utilization, Dental
Materials, Dental Anatomy, Dental Occlusion, and Professional Ethics, in
Rankin, Kathleen, Professor
a series of courses spread throughout the first three years of the dental
Public Health Sciences
curriculum.
Preclinical and clinical educational programs operate within the context of
Certificates the Simulation Clinic Laboratories and Clinics of the dental facilities on the
Dental Public Health Certificate third floor of the campus.
Dental Public Health - Certificate The educational goals of the successful restorative dental practice
program include developing 1) competent restorative hand-skill levels
Offered by the Department of Public Health Sciences, Texas A&M in all of the respective divisions, 2) ethical dentist-patient relations, 3)
University College of Dentistry, located in Dallas, Texas. This is 12-month professionalism in the practice of clinical dentistry, and 4) the ability to
certificate program that begins in late June or early July each year. Up to develop critical thinking and application to clinical practice.
two new positions may be available each year. All applicants must have a
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Faculty Prosthodontics - Certificate

Allen, Sarah, Clinical Assistant Professor
The purpose of the Prosthodontic residency program is to provide
Restorative Sciences
progressive clinical, laboratory, and didactic training, closely supervised,
DDS, Texas A&M University System Baylor College of Dentistry, 2010
at the post-graduate level in fixed, removable, maxillofacial, and implant
Beninger, Christine, Clinical Associate Professor prosthodontics. The interrelation of other medical/dental clinical specialties
Restorative Sciences is also emphasized. The program integrates all facets of the biomedical
BS, University of Southern California Long Beach, 1976 sciences with a comprehensive clinical experience, culminating in the
award of a certificate in prosthodontics. The program emphasizes the
Bolouri, Ali, Professor diagnostic process. Current approaches to instrumentation and occlusion
Restorative Sciences are stressed. Opportunities for implant placement and restoration of many
DDS, University of Tennessee Medical Units, 1976 implant systems also exist. An MS in Oral Biology must be concurrently
pursued, and PhD opportunities are also available in many areas of study.
Cobb, Stanton, Clinical Associate Professor
Restorative Sciences The program is three years in length and is accredited by the American
MA, Dallas theological Seminary, 2004 Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. Successful
completion leads to a specialty certificate and also qualifies the graduate
Cramer, George, Clinical Associate Professor
for examination by the American Board of Prosthodontics. The flexibility
of the program permits the postdoctoral student to progress optimally,
developing and building upon his or her background. Thus, within the
Gannaway, Mark, Clinical Associate Professor requirements of the program, the schedule for each student is developed
Restorative Sciences individually to fulfill needs and objectives. The program goals and
DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1981 objectives are to:
Hutson, Brent, Clinical Associate Professor 1. Produce a graduate who is competent/proficient in all aspects of
Restorative Sciences clinical/laboratory prosthodontics and has the didactical knowledge on
MS, Texas A&M University System Health Sciences Center, 2005 which to base treatment.
2. Produce a graduate who will have the foundation for scientific inquiry,
Kontogiorgos, Dimitrios, Clinical Associate Professor critical thinking, and problem solving.
Restorative Sciences 3. Prepare the graduate for successful certification by the American
PHD, Texas A&M University System Health Sciences Center, 2010 Board of Prosthodontics.
Mash, Lana, Clinical Associate Professor 4. Prepare and motivate the graduate for a lifetime of scholarly pursuit
Restorative Sciences and active involvement in the specialty and profession.
DDS, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 1980 5. Provide a program environment that is patient centered, serves the
students, faculty, and staff, and contributes to the advancement of
McDonald, Stephen, Clinical Assistant Professor knowledge.
DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1980 The program is open to applicants with a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent
only. Criteria for student selection includes: academic record, research
Miller, Amp, Professor and publication records, extracurricular achievement, honors and awards,
Restorative Sciences class standing, professional experience and additional training, references,
MS, Baylor University College of Dentistry, 1980 and the personal interview. The Graduate Record Exam and Test of
English as a Foreign Language scores are required for all international
Nagy, William, Professor
applicants. National Board Dental Examinations scores are required for
United States trained applicants. All students are enrolled in the MS/
DDS, Ohio State University, 1970
Certificate program.
Prats, Lorenzo, Clinical Assistant Professor
For additional information about the Certificate in Prosthodontics, visit
http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/restorative/index.html.
DMD, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences, 1979
Woody, Ronald, Clinical Professor Emeritus Program Requirements

Students must remain continuously enrolled for 35 months and
DDS, Marquette University School of Dentistry, 1963
successfully complete 51.5 semester credit hours. The MS in Oral Biology
Zartman, Rosemarie, Clinical Associate Professor is required, for which students must complete an additional 32 semester
Restorative Sciences credit hours, conduct a research project, and successfully defend a written
DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1991 thesis.

Certificates assigned in certain officially designated certificate courses.
Prosthodontics Certificate
526 College of Education and Human Development
College of Education and Human Committee. Enrollment in these advanced courses will require the
completion of established prerequisites (designated in the Texas A&M
Development University Graduate and Professional Catalog) and/or the approval of the
course instructor and the students dissertation committee chair/faculty
http://education.tamu.edu/ advisor. As part of the certificate completion requirements, students will
provide evidence of submission of a manuscript for publication as the main
Administrative Officers author, or as a co-author. As a first step in applying for the Certificate,
graduate students should contact their dissertation or program Chair(s).
Dean - Joyce M. Alexander, Ph.D.
Executive Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - Mary V. Alfred, Ph.D. Program Requirements
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research - George B. Certificate Requirements
Cunningham, Ph.D.
Select 4 advanced Quantitative or Qualitative (or mixed methods) 12
Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration - Becky Carr, Ph.D. Research Methods Courses
Required for Completion: Evidence of submission of an article, for
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs - Christopher publication in a peer-reviewed journal, as main author or co-author
Cherry, Ph.D.
Current Research Methods Requirements
Departments by Departmental Programs for Ph.D.
Departments Degrees
Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Department/Program Minimum Research Methods
Development (p. 527) Requirement in credit hours
Department of Educational Psychology (p. 554) Teaching, Learning and Culture 15 hours
Department of Health and Kinesiology (p. 596) Educational Administration and 18 hours
Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (p. 628) Human Resource Development
Educational Psychology 15 hours
Interdepartmental Programs Health and Kinesiology 9-18 hours
Education and Social Sciences Advanced Research Methods (ARM)
Certificate (p. 526) CEHD Courses Approved for Certificate
International Education Certificate
Educational Administration & Human
Interdisciplinary Resource Development
Prevention Science Certificate EDAD 623 Advanced Fieldwork Methods 3
EHRD 656 Narrative Analysis 3
Interdepartmental Degree EHRD 657 Life History Research 3
Programs EHRD 690 Theory of Educational Human Resource 3
Development Research
Certificates
Educational Psychology
Education and Social Sciences Advanced Research Methods (ARM)
Certificate (p. 526) EPSY 625 Advanced Psychometric Theory 3
International Education Certificate (p. 527) EPSY 637 Qualitative Grounded Theory Methodologies 3
EPSY 642 Meta-Analysis of Behavioral Research 3
Education and Social Sciences EPSY 643 Applied Multivariate Methods 3
Advanced Research Methods - EPSY 650 Multiple Regression and Other Linear Models in
Education Research
3
Certificate EPSY 651 Theory of Structural Equation Modeling 3

EPSY 652 Theory of Hierarchical Linear Models 3
Offered by the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD),
EPSY 653 Advanced Structural Equation Modeling 3
a Graduate Certificate in Education and Social Sciences Advanced
EPSY 654 Longitudinal Data Analysis 3
Research Methods allows students in the College of Education and
Human Development to add to their degrees minimum requirements for EPSY 655 Item Response Theory 3
training in research methodology. The Certificate testifies to a students
Health and Kinesiology
successful mastery of advanced competencies in education and social
sciences research methods, with emphasis on quantitative or qualitative
HLTH 689 Special Topics in... 3
approaches. The Certificate requires 12 hours of advanced research
methods courses, identified as such by the CEHDs Research Certificate
527
Teaching, Learning and Culture Select one three hour course outside the College of Education and 3
Human Development
EDCI 627 Teaching and Learning Data Analysis and 3
Uncertainty Concepts Total Semester Credit Hours 16
EDCI 628 Analyzing and Reporting Field Based Research 3

EDCI 661 Mixed Methods Research in Curriculum and 3 Department of Educational
Instruction Administration and Human
EDCI 688 Research Methods in EDCI III 3
Resource Development
International Education - http://eahr.tamu.edu
Certificate Head: F. M. Nafukho
The College of Education and Human Development International Graduate Advisor: J. Nelson
Education and Graduate Certificate Program consist of coursework
and field experiences that will give graduate students an international The Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource
perspective on educational issues. The certificate program will give Development prepares students to be leaders in school settings as
students an interdisciplinary basis from which to interpret and analyze well as non-school settings. Students receive a masters or doctorate
global socioeconomic and cultural influences that shape educational degree in either Educational Administration or Educational Human
systems. To meet the needs of an increasingly demographically-diverse Resource Development, depending on the area of specialization. These
society, U.S. educators and administrators must increase their knowledge areas include adult education; human resource development; higher
about the various cultures that are part of our country. In addition, education administration; public school administration; and student affairs
educators and administrators who work and live abroad need exposure administration in higher education.
to international theories and experiences in order to prepare them for
leadership positions abroad. The adult education area of study prepares students to be successful
in various teaching related positions in business and industry, health
Program Requirements care institutions, government agencies, and postsecondary education.
The educational human resource development (HRD) program is the
Core Courses process of improving learning and performance in individual, group
EDCI 645 Society and Education in World Perspective 3 and organizational contexts through domains of expertise such as
EDCI 682 Seminar in... (International Education) 1 lifelong learning, career development, training and development and
organizational development.
EDCI 684 Professional Internship 3
Elective Courses In the higher education administration specialization, students will be
Select two of the following: 6 prepared for leadership roles in higher education administration, teaching
ALEC 644 The Agricultural Advisor in Developing Nations and research. Emphases in a wide range of areas are provided to enable
students to achieve desired professional goals. The student affairs
ALEC 645 Initiating, Managing and Monitoring Projects of
administration in higher education (SAAHE) curriculum recognizes that
International Agricultural Development
personal development and learning occurs not only in the classroom, but
ALEC 646 Institutions Serving Agriculture in Developing also in other phases of a student's life while enrolled in college. Student
Nations affairs supports the educational mission of the institution in furthering
ALEC 689 Special Topics in... the total, ongoing development of students intellectually, emotionally,
EDAD 618 Educational Administration in Cross Cultural physically, socially, culturally and vocationally.
Environments
The public school administration specialization is designed to enhance the
EDAD 638 Developing School-Community Partnerships
students leadership skills to manage complex educational systems and
EDAD 687 Proseminar: Principles of Professional Practice in to train and supervise personnel. Both the master's and doctoral degrees
Education prepares candidates for culturally-responsive leadership, commitment to
EDCI 614 ESL for International and Intercultural Settings education, and the skills needed for advanced administrative practice in
EDCI 642 Multicultural Education: Theory, Research and schools an districts.
Practice
For more information regarding admissions and program requirements,
EDCI 651 Bilingual/Multicultural Early Childhood Education
prospective students should visit the department website at http://
EHRD 607 International Human Resource Development eahr.tamu.edu.
CPSY 679 Multicultural Counseling
BIED 613 Spanish/English Biliteracy Faculty
BIED 616 Spanish for Bilingual and Dual Language Programs Alfred, Mary, Professor
EPSY 689 Special Topics in... (Critical/Feminist Analysis) Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
EPSY 689 Special Topics in... (Reading in Bilingual and Dual PHD, University of Texas, 1995
Language)
Required Course
528 Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development
Baumgartner, Lisa, Associate Professor Muyia, Machuma, Clinical Associate Professor

Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
PHD, The University of Georgia, 2000 PHD, University of Arkansas, 2008
Beyerlein, Michael, Professor Nafukho, Fredrick, Professor

PHD, Colorado State University, 1986 PHD, Louisiana State University and A&M College, 1998
Bowen, Daniel, Assistant Professor Peck-Parrott, Kelli, Clinical Professor

PHD, University of Arkansas, 2013 MED, Western Kentucky University, 1994
Dirani, Khalil, Associate Professor Ponjuan, Luis, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, 2007 PHD, University of Michigan, 2005
Dooley, Larry, Associate Professor Sandlin, Judy, Clinical Associate Professor

Fowler, Rhonda, Clinical Assistant Professor Smith, Karen, Clinical Associate Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2013 EDD, Sam Houston State University, 2000
Gundy, Anna, Clinical Professor Emeritus Stanley, Christine, Professor

Irby, Beverly, Professor Tolson, Homer, Senior Professor

PHD, Univ of Mississippi, 1983 MS, Purdue University, 1964
Jones, Robert, Clinical Assistant Professor Torres, Mario, Associate Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2004 PHD, Pennsylvania State University, 2003
Lechuga, Vicente, Associate Professor Wang, Jia, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Southern California, 2005 PHD, University of Georgia, 2004
Lincoln, Yvonna, Distinguished Professor Watson, Nancy, Clinical Associate Professor

MA, University of Illinois, 1970 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1998
Madsen, Jean, Professor Webb-Hasan, Gwendolyn, Associate Professor

PHD, Teachers College, Columbia, New York City, 1987 PHD, Illinois State University, 1994
Mark, Christine, Clinical Assistant Professor Zarestky, Jill, Clinical Assistant Professor
PHD, The University of Sourthern Mississipps, 2014 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014
Mckenzie, Kathryn, Associate Professor Emeritus Masters

Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
PHD, University of Texas, 2001 Master of Education in Educational Administration (p. 532)
Master of Science in Educational Administration (p. 534)
Muller, Robert, Clinical Associate Professor
Master of Science in Educational Human Resource Development
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
(p. 544)
PHD, University of Texas, 1989
Musoba, Glenda, Associate Professor Doctoral

Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev Doctor of Education in Educational Administration (p. 529)
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration (p. 538)
529
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Human Resource Development must be from a department different from the chair of the students
(p. 548) committee.
Doctor of Education in The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
Educational Administration A&M University campuses may serve as chair of a students advisory
The Doctor of Education (EdD) degree is a professional degree located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not chair),
designed to prepare a candidate for a position of leadership in the full with a member as the chair.
range of educational settings, including public and private schools and
colleges, business, government, industry and the military establishment.
The program is designed for the practitioner; a graduate may be expected
to fill instructional, supervisory and administrative positions in which
educational services are to be rendered.
Although substantively different from the PhD degree in education, the campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
EdD degree requires equivalent admission qualifications, standards Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
of scholarship and breadth and depth of study. Because graduates of Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
the program are expected to demonstrate a high level of professional member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
skill and educational statesmanship, only those candidates who show separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
a consistently high level of professional performance in their academic of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
studies, in their role-related studies, in their internship experience, and year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
in the completion of their records of study will be recommended for beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
the degree. The EdD degree may be earned in agricultural education, Dean.
educational administration, and curriculum and instruction. Details of the
requirements are presented below.
Admission
An applicant must hold the masters degree, provide an academic be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign
record acceptable to the department, and may be required to submit en masse. The chair of the committee, who usually has immediate
scores for the Graduate Record Examination. The requirement for years supervision of the students research and dissertation or record of study,
of professional experience in an educationally related setting varies has the responsibility for calling all meetings of the committee. The duties
by program. Please see program admissions information related to of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree plan, the
this prerequisite. He/she also must complete a written instrument research proposal, the preliminary examination, the dissertation or record
which assesses the knowledge of the requirements and duties of the of study and the final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group
professional roles to which he/she aspire and demonstrates his/her ability and as individual members, is responsible for counseling the student
to write with clarity, organization and correctness. on academic matters and, in the case of academic deficiency, initiating
Degree Plan
Each students proposed degree plan will be individually designed on the
Students Advisory Committee (p. 529) basis of the students career objectives and the competencies associated
Degree Plan (p. 529) with the professional role to which the student aspires. It will contain a
Transfer of Credit (p. 530) minimum of 64 semester hours, including the following components:
1. At least 6 semester hours of proseminars stressing the foundation
concepts with which every EdD student should be familiar;
2. A set of courses selected to prepare the candidate for a specific
Record of Study (p. 531) professional role within a field of specialization;
3. One or more courses that develop basic understanding of the
Students Advisory Committee procedures and applications of research;
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling, the student 4. At least one supporting field of 12 or more semester hours or two
will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department supporting fields of 9 or more semester hours each;
(or chair of the intercollegiate faculty) concerning appointment of the chair 5. A professional internship of at least 6 semester hours related to the
of the advisory committee. The students advisory committee will consist professional role to which the student aspires;
of no fewer than four members of the graduate faculty representative of 6. A record of study involving at least 12 semester hours of credit.
the students several fields of study and research, where the chair or co-
chair must be from the students department (or intercollegiate faculty, No changes can be made to the degree plan once the students Request
if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must have an for Final Examination or Request for Final Examination Exemption is
appointment to a department other than the students major department. approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
The outside member for a student in an interdisciplinary degree program
530 Doctor of Education in Educational Administration
The degree plan must be filed with the Office of Graduate and give a joint written examination. One or more members may require a
Professional Studies prior to the deadline imposed by the student to take a departmental or intercollegiate faculty examination to
students college, and no later than 90 days prior to the preliminary supplement or replace a written examination. Each written examination
examination. must be completed and reported as satisfactory to the chair of the
Transfer of Credit held. In case any written examination is reported unsatisfactory, the entire
These courses must not have been used previously for another degree. Prior to scheduling the preliminary examination with the other committee
Except for officially approved joint degree programs with other Texas A&M members, the committee chair will review the eligibility criteria with the
University System institutions, credit for theses or dissertation research student, using the Preliminary Examination Checklist to ensure the student
or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for internship coursework in is ready for the examination. The following list of eligibility requirements
any form is not transferable. Courses taken in residence at an accredited applies.
U.S. institution or approved international institution with a final grade of B
or greater will be considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses Student is registered at Texas A&M University for the semester or
were completed, the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar summer term during which any portion of the preliminary examination
degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Credit may fall. If the entire examination falls between semesters, then the
for coursework taken by extension is not transferable coursework in student must be registered for the term immediately preceding the
which no formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter examination.
grades (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not An approved degree plan was on file with the Office of Graduate
accepted for transfer credit. Credit for coursework submitted for transfer and Professional Studies at least 90 days prior to the first written
from any college or university must be shown in semester credit hours, or examination.
equated to semester credit hours. Students cumulative GPR is at least 3.000.
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied Students degree plan GPR is at least 3.000.
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the All English language proficiency requirements have been satisfied.
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar All committee members have scheduled or waived the written portion
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward and agreed to attend the oral portion of the examination or have found
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional a substitute. Only one substitution is allowed and it cannot be for the
Studies. committee chair.
(except 681, 684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99 and 692). The head of
the students department (or Chair of the Intercollegiate Faculty, if
Admissions.
Examinations The time span from the first written examination to the oral is no more
Preliminary Examination this criterion is not applicable.) The head of the students department
The students major department and his or her advisory committee may
require qualifying, cumulative or other types of examinations at any time
deemed desirable. These examinations are entirely at the discretion of the Once all requirements are met, departments or intercollegiate faculty may
department and the students advisory committee. announce the schedule of the written and oral parts of the examination.
684, 690, 691, 5V98, 5V99 and 692 courses). The student is strongly schedule of the written portion, all members of the students advisory
531
In case a student is required to take, as a part of the written portion of a grade, a student must repeat the course and achieve a grade of C or
preliminary examination, an examination administered by a department or better. A student must have completed all coursework on his or her
intercollegiate faculty, the department or intercollegiate faculty must: degree plan with the exception of 691, 5V98, or 5V99 (research) or
692 (Professional Study) hours. The student must be registered for all
1. offer the examination at least once every six months. The remaining hours; no hours remain to be taken on the degree plan. The
departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should preliminary examination results must have been submitted to the Office
be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination of Graduate and Professional Studies 14 weeks prior to the date of the
date. defense. The research proposal must have been submitted to the Office
2. assume the responsibility for marking the examination satisfactory or of Graduate and Professional Studies 25 working days prior to the date
unsatisfactory, or otherwise graded, and in the case of unsatisfactory, of the final examination/defense. Any changes to the degree plan must
stating specifically the reasons for such a mark. be approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior to
3. forward the marked examination to the chair of the students advisory the approval of the final examination. The request to hold and announce
committee within one week after the examination. the final examination must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and
The chair of the students advisory committee is responsible for making all scheduled date. Examination/Defense results must be submitted to the
written examinations available to the members of the advisory committee Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of
at or before the oral portion of the preliminary examination. A positive vote the scheduled examination/defense date. The Office of Graduate and
by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissention is Professional Studies must be notified in writing of any cancellations.
or intercollegiate faculty can have a stricter requirement provided there The students advisory committee will conduct this examination. The
is consistency within all degree programs within a department or an final examination is not to be administered until the record of study
interdisciplinary degree program. is available in substantially final form to the students advisory
committee, and all concerned have had adequate time to review the
The chair of the advisory committee will promptly report the results of document. Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements
the Preliminary Examination to the Office of Graduate and Professional must be satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. Whereas the
Studies, using the Report of Doctoral Preliminary Examination form final examination may cover the broad field of the candidates training,
and the Preliminary Examination checklist. Both forms must have the it is presumed that the major portion of the time will be devoted to the
appropriate signatures. These forms should be submitted to the Office dissertation and closely allied topics. Persons other than members of
of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the
scheduled preliminary examination. chair of the advisory committee, be invited to attend a final examination
student who has failed the preliminary examination may be given one The Report of the Final Examination Form must be submitted with original
re-examination. Adequate time must be given to permit the student to signatures of only the committee members approved by the Office of
address the inadequacies emerging from the first examination (normally Graduate and Professional Studies. If an approved committee member
six months). The student and the advisory committee should jointly substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature must be included on
negotiate a mutually acceptable date for this purpose. the form submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Record of Study
they will take any portion of the Preliminary Examination. The EdD student will produce a major research document called a record
of study. The research project may involve such topics as
1. a field study on a problem of major proportions in time or extent;
2. a curriculum development project validated through pilot and field
testing; or
allowed only one opportunity to take the final examination. No student may 3. action research on a curricular, instructional, supervisory or
be given a final examination unless his or her current official cumulative administrative problem based on empirical data.
532 Master of Education in Educational Administration
The EdD student must have primary responsibility for the design and Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
development of the research, and the record of study must be the sole and may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full
original work of the candidate. time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
Whatever the nature of the research project undertaken by the candidate, with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
he or she will be required to prepare a record of study that explains Professional Studies.
and supports the activities undertaken in the project and supports
its conclusions with adequate investigations, empirical data and a Continuous Registration
comprehensive bibliography. Procedures used in the students research
will be described in sufficient detail for educators in other locations to apply A student in a program leading to the EdD who has completed all
or extend the procedures. All records of study should be characterized by coursework on his/her degree plan other than 692 (Professional Study)
accuracy of observation and measurements, thoroughness of analysis and is required to be in continuous registration until all requirements for the
synthesis, and accuracy and completeness of presentation. degree have been completed. See Continuous Registration Requirements
(p. 25).
Guidelines for the preparation of the record of study are available in the
Thesis Manual which is available online at http://ogaps.tamu.edu. After Internship or Practicum
successful defense and approval by the students advisory committee and
the head of the students major department, a student must submit his/her Each EdD degree candidate will complete a university-directed internship
record of study in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must in a professional employment setting with a minimum duration of 300 clock
be uploaded to the website http://ogaps.tamu.edu. Additionally, a signed hours accrued at the rate of 1040 hours per week. The internship will
approval form must be brought or mailed to the Office of Graduate and require of the student full participation and responsibility in experiences
Professional Studies. Both the PDF file and the signed approval form are directly related to the students career specialization. Credit for the
required by the deadline. internship will not be given for a continuation of regular employment
activities (e.g., continuing to serve as a junior college teacher or as an
Deadline dates for submitting are announced each semester or summer elementary school principal), but only for completing an entirely new
term in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar (see work experience. The internship may be on a paid or unpaid basis, must
Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed via the website be undertaken after the student has a degree plan on file, and must be
http://ogaps.tamu.edu. supported by prior or concurrent coursework (usually toward the end of the
degree program). Prior to its beginning, the internship must be approved in
Before a student can be cleared by Thesis and Dissertation Services, writing as to details by all members of the students doctoral committee. At
a processing fee must be paid through Student Business Services. This the conclusion of the internship, a formal written summary of its nature and
processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After results must be approved by the students advisory committee.
through the Texas A&M Libraries. Application for Degree
A record of study that is deemed unacceptable by the Office of For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
Graduate and Professional Studies because of excessive corrections (p. 24) section.
will be returned to the students department head. The manuscript
must be resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process Master of Education in
must begin anew. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the
resubmittal process to graduate. Educational Administration
Additional Requirements The Master of Education (MEd) in educational administration is designed
for individuals who wish to become leaders in the public school field.
Additional Requirements This is a non-thesis degree and is offered online. Students are admitted
into a cohort which begins each fall semester. Students should complete
Residence (p. 532)
the program in two years. The degree requires a minimum of 36 hours.
Continuous Registration (p. 532) Upon successful completion and with the approval of the program faculty,
Internship or Practicum (p. 532) students may sit for the TExES (state principal examination).
Residence
The residence requirement for the EdD degree is 30 semester credit
hours in resident study at Texas A&M University. Of these 30 semester Student's Advisory Committee (p. 533)
hours, at least 18 must be taken as a full-time student. The residence Degree Plan (p. 533)
requirement must be fulfilled within five consecutive calendar years. This Credit Requirement (p. 533)
requirement may be satisfied by a student who presents any combination Transfer of Credit (p. 533)
of full-time study during summer sessions of at least five weeks duration Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other Courses
and/or work as a full-time student during regular sessions which totals (p. 533)
in the aggregate at least 18 semester hours, accomplished within a five- Final Examination (p. 534)
year period beginning with the first course proposed to apply to this
requirement.
533
Students Advisory Committee Transfer of Credit

After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework, A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at
the student will consult with the head of the department concerning Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess
appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of only the and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
chair. The chair of the advisory committee must be from the students Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
department. international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
Only graduate faculty members located on Texas A&M University the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
campuses may serve as chair of a students advisory committee. student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
Head may request in writing to the Associate Provost for Graduate and
Professional Studies that a faculty member who is on an approved
leave of absence or has voluntarily separated from the university, be
allowed to continue to serve in the role of chair of a students advisory
committee without a co-chair for us to one year. The student should be Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
near completion of the degree. Extensions beyond the one year period can for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
be granted with additional approval of the Dean. conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
Studies.
is registered for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
request, in writing, that the department head appoint an alternate advisory computing the GPR.
committee chair during the interim period.
The duties of the committee chair include responsibility for the proposed
degree plan, any professional study or project, and the final examination. Extension and Certain Other Courses
In addition, the committee chair is responsible for counseling the student
Degree Plan
Additional coursework may be added to the approved degree plan by would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct in degree-seeking status at the host institution.
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination degree plan credit.
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
Credit Requirement considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved courses is required total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree plan:
for the Master of Education degree. A maximum of 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or
534 Master of Science in Educational Administration
Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research). Internship or Practicum

A student who undertakes a professional internship in partial fulfillment of
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or masters degree requirements after completing all course requirements for
400-level). the masters degree must return to the campus for the final examination.
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other The final examination is not to be administered until all other requirements
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day for the degree, including any internship, have been substantially
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least completed.
15 contact hours.
7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used. Application for Degree
8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. (p. 24) section.

Master of Science in Educational
and Professional Studies. Administration
Final Examination The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
There is no final examination for this degree. The student will instead be understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
required to successfully complete a required common course. pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
Additional Requirements Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree

Requirements
Residence (p. 534)
Time Limit (p. 534) graduate advisor to plan semester registration.
Foreign Languages (p. 534) course of study for first Approved by:
Internship or Practicum (p. 534) semester. Graduate advisor
Application for Degree (p. 534) or chair of the
Residence 2 Establish advisory When: Prior to the
A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M 1
degree.
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree thesis defense.
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and intercollegiate faculty,
Professional Studies. and Office of Graduate
and Professional
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). Studies (OGAPS).
Time Limit submit thesis proposal working days prior to
and OGAPS.
Foreign Languages 2
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Education graduation fee. first week of the final
degree. semester, see OGAPS
calendar.
535

(if applicable) and
and OGAPS.
Dean.
1
2
Courses (p. 536)
536 Master of Science in Educational Administration
masse.
degree plan credit.
Transfer of Credit
537
program.
Thesis Proposal
the thesis.
required.
538 Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration
(p. 24) section.

Educational Administration
Time Limit (p. 538)
examination.
Time Limit
applicable), and
degree plan.
being awarded.
539
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
semester; see OGAPS
date. See OGAPS
faculty chair, and
students committee.
OGAPS.
examination.
Research Proposal
Studies.
Examinations
541
qualifications:
examination.
to OGAPS. date.
examination.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
applicable), and
degree plan.
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
chair.
543
ogaps.tamu.edu.
graduate.
Time Limit (p. 543)
Languages (p. 544)
544 Master of Science in Educational Human Resource Development

Clinical Psychology
Medical Sciences
(p. 24) section.
Languages
A student is required to possess a competent command of English. For Master of Science in Educational
Human Resource Development
Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction. understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree
according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with Requirements
state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate Step Instruction Details
for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M University and other 1 Meet with departmental When: Before first
universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit. graduate advisor to plan semester registration.
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of semester. Graduate advisor
nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100 or chair of the
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework. intercollegiate faculty.
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, committee. deadline imposed by
1
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours Submit a degree plan. the student's college
thesis defense.
and Professional
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall, Studies (OGAPS).
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized submit thesis proposal working days prior to
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled to the Office of the submission of the
for a doctoral level course is counted. Graduate and Request for the Final
Degrees:
Biomedical Sciences head or chair of the
Biochemistry intercollegiate faculty
Microbiology and OGAPS.
2
Genetics 4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
Toxicology graduation fee. first week of the final
Nutrition Sciences semester, see OGAPS
Community Clinical Psychology calendar.
School Psychology
545

degree program and submitting request Final Examination (p. 547)
(if applicable) and
semester. advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer than
Approved by: OGAPS. three members of the graduate faculty, representative of the students
7 Submit request When: Must be fields of study and research. The chair or the co-chair of the advisory
to schedule final received by OGAPS at committee must be from the students major department (or intercollegiate
examination. least 10 working days faculty, if applicable), and at least one or more of the members must
before exam date. See have an appointment to a department other than the students major
and OGAPS.
Dean.
1
2
Courses (p. 546)
546 Master of Science in Educational Human Resource Development
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en computing the GPR.
masse.
The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary following limitations.
date of the final oral examination or thesis defense. 1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for
A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
Processing Submission System (http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu). Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
program option.
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses
A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved courses and research considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
is required for the non-thesis option Master of Science degree. 3. Not more than 12 hours may be used in any combination of the
work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting (research) or 684 (Professional Internship) may be used.
fields of interest.
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at used.
limitations stated in the following section apply. Coursework in which no 7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for and Professional Studies.
hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from Thesis Option
Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature
for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method,
conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines for
at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual, which
the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional is available online at the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
Studies. website.
547
Additionally, a signed approval form must be brought or mailed to the scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. The PDF file and the signed given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for the masters
approval form are required by the deadline. degree and that must be within a time period that does not extend beyond
program.
Thesis Proposal
the thesis.
For non-thesis option students, a thesis is not required. In lieu of a formal
exam, all students are required to enroll in EHRD 681 Seminar during their
last semester.
Thesis Defense/Final Examination Additional Requirements
Residence (p. 547)
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take Time Limit (p. 548)
the final examination, a students GPR must be at least 3.000 for courses Foreign Languages (p. 548)
on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas A&M Application for Degree (p. 548)
must be no unabsolved grades of D, F or U for any course listed Residence
repeat the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or In partial fulfillment of the residence requirement for the degree of Master
better. All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed of Science, the student must complete 9 resident credit hours during one
with the exception of those hours for which the student is registered. regular semester or one 10-week summer semester in resident study at
Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements must be Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory
satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. If applicable, an approved committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if
thesis proposal must be on file in the Office of Graduate and Professional appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional
Studies according to published deadlines. Studies, a student may be granted exemption from this requirement. Such
548 Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Human Resource Development
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
later than 90 days
(OGAPS).
examination. The
of the defense.
Educational Human Resource committee, department

Development intercollegiate faculty,
and OGAPS.
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed 5 Submit proposal for When: No later than 20
to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or dissertation or record working days prior to
her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis of study to the Office the submission of the
for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter of Graduate and Request for the Final
of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent Professional Studies. Examination.
The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, head or intercollegiate
residence and technical requirements, although these must be met. faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
549

semester; see OGAPS
students committee.
date. See OGAPS
Dean.
Degree Plan
examination.
Admissions.
551
examination.
committee chair.
examination.
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
date.
to OGAPS. date.
deficiencies.
553
graduate.

Time Limit (p. 553)
554 Department of Educational Psychology
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of three areas of study: learning sciences, special education, or bilingual
nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100 education. While each of the areas can prepare students for employment
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework. as university teachers and researchers, non-academic careers can also
be pursued in areas appropriate to the study programs. For example,
A doctoral student at Texas A&M has seven years to complete his/her the counseling psychology program is designed to prepare students as
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, counseling psychologists in college and university counseling centers,
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours other social service settings, or public or mental health settings. The
will be charged tuition at a rate equivalent to out-of-state tuition. Please school psychology program prepares school psychologists to practice in
note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as schools and other health care settings. The special education program
students from other states and countries who currently are charged tuition prepares students for professional leadership positions at universities and
at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT, in field settings.
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. An MEd degree is available in Education Technology, Educational
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated Psychology, Special Education and Bilingual Education. Students seeking
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. the MEd in educational psychology may emphasize one of the following
areas: learning sciences; school counseling; research, measurement
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall, and statistics. Within special education, NCATE/CEC accredited distinct
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters programs are offered. The school counseling emphasis prepares students
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized for certification by the Texas Education Agency as school counselors.
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled Students seeking the MS in educational psychology may emphasize one
for a doctoral level course is counted. of the following areas: cognition and creativity or research, measurement
and statistics. An MS in Special Education or Bilingual Education is also
offered.
Degrees:
In conjunction with its training in all areas of study, the department
Biomedical Sciences
operates the Counseling and Assessment Clinic as a vehicle for student
Biochemistry
preparation and as a service to the University, as well as to the public
Microbiology
and its schools. The clinic provides a modern laboratory for practicum
Genetics
experiences in counseling, educational and psychological assessment,
Toxicology
and research.
Nutrition Sciences
Community Clinical Psychology Preparation as a professional in the areas of emphasis offered in
School Psychology the department requires attention to personal characteristics of the
Veterinary Pathology individual and his or her socialization into the profession, as well as to
Clinical Psychology successful completion of academic coursework. In particular, students
Counseling Psychology should exhibit an orientation toward fostering human development and
Medical Sciences possess characteristics conducive to helping relationships. Accordingly,
Health Services Research the department requires that students desiring to pursue certification
Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences or degree programs satisfy the demands of the screening committee
Epidemiology and Environmental Health for the area of emphasis desired. These faculty committees require
Oral Biology students to submit personal references, complete selected tests, and
be interviewed by appropriate faculty members. Formal admission
to a degree program, an area of emphasis or a certification program
is contingent upon the appropriate screening committees decision
Application for Degree concerning the individuals total fitness and promise as a professional
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation person in the area of emphasis for which application is made. Students in
(p. 24) section. all areas of study will periodically have their total progress in professional
development reviewed by a committee of the faculty offering that area
Department of Educational of study to determine whether or not they shall be permitted to continue.
All PhD students in the counseling and school psychology programs
Psychology are expected to undertake a series of supervised professional training
experiences in addition to formal coursework.
http://epsy.tamu.edu
Field experiences in appropriate schools, colleges or social agencies
Head: V. L. Willson are required in all degree programs. One complete year of full-time,
professional internship is required of all doctoral students in the counseling
Graduate Advisor: K. Stramaski
and school psychology programs.
The Department of Educational Psychology offers study for the PhD
The deadline for fall admissions to the educational psychology, counseling
degree in educational psychology, counseling psychology and school
psychology and school psychology PhD programs is December 1. The
psychology. Both the counseling and school psychology programs
Special Education and Bilingual Eduation programs also have deadlines
are accredited by the American Psychological Association. Students
for doctoral admission on April 1. Bilingual Education also offers a July 1
seeking the PhD in educational psychology may emphasize one of
deadline. The deadlines for admission to fall Masters programs are March
555
15 and October 15 for spring. Please note that the masters programs Fournier, Constance, Clinical Professor
in Special Education and School Counseling only accept applications Educational Psychology
for a summer start and that deadline is February 15. Online programs in PHD, University of Texas at Austin, 1987
Learning Sciences, Creativity and Innovation and Educational Technology,
also accept applications on July 1 for the next fall semester. Prospective Ganz, Jennifer, Professor
students should contact the departments academic advisor to request a Educational Psychology
copy of the pertinent program information and departmental application PHD, University of Kansas, 2002
procedures.
Goddard, Yvonne, Associate Professor
Because of the professional training involved, enrollment in a number of Educational Psychology
courses is limited to students majoring in the department. Some courses PHD, Ohio State University, 1998
are limited to students admitted to specific areas of study. Approval by the
Gonzalez, Jorge, Associate Professor
department head is required for enrollment in courses.
PHD, University of Nebraska, 2001
Faculty
Hall, Robert, Associate Professor
Acosta, Sandra, Assistant Professor
PHD, UCLA, 1979
Hughes, Jan, Research Scientist
Ash, Michael, Senior Professor
Juntune, Joyce, Instructional Associate Professor
Benz, Michael, Professor
Kwok, Oi-Man, Professor
Blake, Jamilia, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Georgia, 2007
Lara-Alecio, Rafael, Professor
Brossart, Dan, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Utah, 1991
Liew, Jeffrey, Professor
Burke, Mack, Associate Professor
Luo, Wen, Associate Professor
Burke, Shanna, Associate Professor
Lynch, Patricia, Clinical Professor
Byrns, Glenda, Clinical Associate Professor
Ompendoguelet, Lizette, Associate Professor
Castillo, Linda, Professor
PHD, University of Utah, 1999
Padron, Yolanda, Professor
Cifuentes, Lauren, Professor
PHD, University of Houston, 1985
PHD, University of North Carolina, 1991
Pedersen, Susan, Associate Professor
Clemens, Nathan, Assistant Professor
PHD, Lehigh University, 2009
Perrott, Lisa, Associate Professor
Elliott, Timothy, Professor
PHD, University of Virginia, 2001
556 Applied Behavior Analysis - Certificate
Rae, William, Clinical Professor Yoon, Myeongsun, Associate Professor

Educational Psychology Educational Psychology
PHD, University of Texas at Austin, 1975 PHD, Arizona State University, 2007
Riccio, Cynthia, Professor Yue, Xiaohui, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Georgia, 1993 PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State, 2011
Ridley, Charles, Professor Zhang, Dan, Professor

PHD, University of Minnesota, 1978 PHD, University of New Orleans, 1998
Rispoli, Mandy, Associate Professor Masters

PHD, University of Texas at Austin, 2009 Master of Education in Bilingual Education (p. 557)
Master of Education in Educational Psychology (p. 573)
Rivera, Hector, Assistant Professor
Master of Education in Educational Technology (p. 585)
PHD, University of California-Santa Cruz, 2001 Master of Education in Special Education (p. 594)
Master of Science in Bilingual Education (p. 559)
Simmons, Deborah, Professor Master of Science in Educational Psychology (p. 575)
Master of Science in Special Education (p. 569)
Simmons, Krystal, Clinical Associate Professor Doctoral

Educational Psychology Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology (p. 563)
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology (p. 579)
Stough, Laura, Associate Professor Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology (p. 588)
PHD, University of Texas, 1993 Certificates
Sweany, Noelle, Clinical Associate Professor Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate (p. 556)
Educational Psychology Hispanic Bilingual Education Certificate (p. 557)
Thompson, Bruce, Distinguished Professor

Applied Behavior Analysis -
Educational Psychology Certificate
EdD, University of Houston, 1978
Designed for individuals who are interested in serving people with
Tong, Fuhui, Associate Professor challenging behaviors or autism and who may be interested in the applied
Educational Psychology behavior analysis certificate.
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. has approved the
Vannest, Kimberly, Professor following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for
Educational Psychology eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination.
PHD, Louisiana State University, 2000
Walichowski, Miranda, Clinical Associate Professor

Educational Psychology EPSY 630 Single-Case Research 3
SEFB 618 Applied Behavior Management in the Classroom 3
Willson, Victor, Professor SPED 602 Ethics and Professional Conduct in Special 3
Educational Psychology Education and Applied Behavior Analysis
PHD, University of Colorado, 1973 SPED 609 Educating Individuals with Autism Spectrum 3
Disorders
Woltering, Steven, Assistant Professor
SPED 642 Program Development for Students with Behavior 3
Problems
PHD, University of Toronto, 2012
SPED 699 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis 3
Woodward, Robert, Clinical Assistant Professor Total Semester Credit Hours 18
557
Hispanic Bilingual Education - one or more of the members must be from a department other than
the students major department.
Certificate The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
The Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University
offers a Certification Program in Hispanic Bilingual Certification. This
certification can be transcripted and meets the requirements of the
Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC). This certification
is appropriate for Hispanic Bilingual classroom teachers. It requires the
following coursework: Hispanic Bilingual Assessment and Monitoring;
Dual Language Programs Methodologies; Content Area Instruction for
Hispanic Bilingual Programs; Biliteracy for Hispanic Bilingual Students;
desirable.
and Bilingual and Dual Language Classroom for Hispanic Students.
Program Requirements University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
Required Courses the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for
BIED 613 Spanish/English Biliteracy 3
BIED 616 Spanish for Bilingual and Dual Language Programs 3 campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department
BIED 610 Hispanic Bilingual Assessment and Monitoring 3 Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the
Students Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty
BIED 611 Dual Language Program Methodologies 3 member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
BIED 612 Content Area Instruction for Hispanic Bilingual 3 separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
Programs of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
Dean.
Master of Education in Bilingual
Education extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
A graduate student majoring in agricultural leadership, education is registered for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may
and communication; bilingual education; educational administration; request, in writing, that the department head appoint an alternate advisory
educational curriculum and instruction; educational psychology; committee chair during the interim period.
educational technology; or special education may become a candidate for
the degree of Master of Education (MEd). This is a non-thesis degree The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed
which requires a minimum of 36 hours of coursework and a satisfactory degree plan, any professional study or project, and the final examination.
comprehensive final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group and as individual members, is
Transfer of Credit (p. 558) be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other masse.
Courses (p. 558)
Degree Plan
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer than This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
three members of the graduate faculty representative of the students Document Processing Submission System located on the website https://
fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs of the ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
advisory committee must be from the students department, and at least
558 Master of Education in Bilingual Education
deficiencies in the students academic preparation. No changes can be Courses previously used for another degree are not acceptable for
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination degree plan credit.
or Request for Exemption from the Final Examination is approved by the 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
Credit Requirement 3. Any combination of 684, 685 or 690 may not exceed 25 percent of the
A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved courses is required total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree plan:
for the Master of Education degree. A maximum of 8 hours of 684 (Professional Internship) and/or
Transfer of Credit Up to 3 hours of 690 (Theory of Research).
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee 400-level).
15 contact hours.
student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the 7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used.
limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no 8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades 9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from Final Examination
the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each
directly to the Office of Admissions. semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to
Studies.
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in the course at Texas A&M University and achieve a grade of C or better.
computing the GPR. All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed with the
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, all English language proficiency requirements must be satisfied prior to
scheduling the examination.
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer The final examination covers all work taken on the degree plan and
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both. The
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the examination is conducted by the students advisory committee as finally
following limitations. constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate faculty may,
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for final examinations for advanced degrees. Upon completion of the
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is
international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be consistency within all degree programs within a department.
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas The candidate is not eligible to petition for an exemption from the final
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at examination, except for a student in the Department of Educational
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses Psychology. A request to hold and announce the final examination
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the scheduled date for
as satisfactory to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within
559
10 working days of the scheduled examination date will be recorded Internship or Practicum
as failures. A student may be given only one opportunity to repeat the
final examination for the masters degree and that must be within a time A student who undertakes a professional internship in partial fulfillment of
period that does not extend beyond the end of the next regular semester masters degree requirements after completing all course requirements for
(summer terms are excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the the masters degree must return to the campus for the final examination.
mid point of the semester if questions on the exam are based on courses The final examination is not to be administered until all other requirements
in which the student is currently enrolled. for the degree, including any internship, have been substantially
completed.
Psychology or a student majoring in Curriculum and Instruction is eligible Application for Degree
to petition for an exemption from the final examination with departmental
and committee approval. The petition should be submitted to the Office For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
of Graduate and Professional Studies by the deadline announced for (p. 24) section.
Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar. See the Office of Graduate Master of Science in Bilingual
and Professional Studies website http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
Education
committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
Additional Requirements Requirements
Additional Requirements Step Instruction Details
Residence (p. 559)
Time Limit (p. 559)
Foreign Languages (p. 559) semester. Graduate advisor
Internship or Practicum (p. 559) or chair of the
Application for Degree (p. 559) intercollegiate faculty.
Residence committee. deadline imposed by
1
degree.
thesis defense.
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree Approved by: Advisory
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full committee, department
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the head or chair of the
student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along intercollegiate faculty,
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and and Office of Graduate
Professional Studies. and Professional
Studies (OGAPS).
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
Time Limit to the Office of the submission of the
and OGAPS.
2
Foreign Languages 4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Education semester, see OGAPS
degree. calendar.
560 Master of Science in Bilingual Education

(if applicable) and
and OGAPS.
Dean.
1
2
Courses (p. 561)
561
masse.
degree plan credit.
Transfer of Credit
562 Master of Science in Bilingual Education
program.
Thesis Proposal
the thesis.
required.
563
(p. 24) section.

Time Limit (p. 563)
examination.
Time Limit
applicable), and
degree plan.
being awarded.
564 Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
semester; see OGAPS
date. See OGAPS
faculty chair, and
students committee.
OGAPS.
565
examination.
Research Proposal
Studies.
Examinations
qualifications:
examination.
567
to OGAPS. date.
examination.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
applicable), and
degree plan.
examination.
faculty chair, and
OGAPS.
chair.
ogaps.tamu.edu.
graduate.
Time Limit (p. 568)
Languages (p. 569)
569

Clinical Psychology
Medical Sciences
(p. 24) section.
Languages
A student is required to possess a competent command of English. For Master of Science in Special
Education
Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction. understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree
according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with Requirements
state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate Step Instruction Details
for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M University and other 1 Meet with departmental When: Before first
universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit. graduate advisor to plan semester registration.
Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of semester. Graduate advisor
nonresident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100 or chair of the
or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework. intercollegiate faculty.
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, committee. deadline imposed by
1
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours Submit a degree plan. the student's college
thesis defense.
and Professional
For count purposes, a year is counted as three semesters, normally fall, Studies (OGAPS).
spring and summer. Using this system, a student is allowed 21 semesters 3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20
as a G8 student to complete the doctoral degree before being penalized submit thesis proposal working days prior to
with the higher tuition rate. Any semester in which a G8 student is enrolled to the Office of the submission of the
for a doctoral level course is counted. Graduate and Request for the Final
Degrees:
Biomedical Sciences head or chair of the
Biochemistry intercollegiate faculty
Microbiology and OGAPS.
2
Genetics 4 Apply for degree ; pay When: During the
Toxicology graduation fee. first week of the final
Nutrition Sciences semester, see OGAPS
Community Clinical Psychology calendar.
School Psychology
570 Master of Science in Special Education

(if applicable) and
and OGAPS.
Dean.
1
2
Courses (p. 571)
571
masse.
degree plan credit.
Transfer of Credit
572 Master of Science in Special Education
program.
Thesis Proposal
the thesis.
required.
573
(p. 24) section.
Additional Requirements Master of Education in

Residence (p. 573) A graduate student majoring in agricultural leadership, education
Continuous Registration (p. 573) and communication; bilingual education; educational administration;
educational curriculum and instruction; educational psychology;
Time Limit (p. 573)
Foreign Languages (p. 573) the degree of Master of Education (MEd). This is a non-thesis degree
Application for Degree (p. 573) which requires a minimum of 36 hours of coursework and a satisfactory
Residence
Texas A&M University. Upon recommendation of the students advisory Student's Advisory Committee (p. 573)
committee, department head or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program, if Degree Plan (p. 574)
appropriate, and with approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Credit Requirement (p. 574)
the final 9 credit hours of required coursework. Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
Courses (p. 574)
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree Final Examination (p. 575)
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the Students Advisory Committee
with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
Professional Studies. the student will consult with the head of the department concerning
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer than
Continuous Registration fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs of the
one or more of the members must be from a department other than
all requirements for the degree have been completed. See Continuous The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
Registration Requirements (p. 25). advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee
Time Limit faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may
desirable.
being awarded.
574 Master of Education in Educational Psychology
If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent
extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved directly to the Office of Admissions.
is registered for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
request, in writing, that the department head appoint an alternate advisory for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
committee chair during the interim period. conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar
The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
degree plan, any professional study or project, and the final examination. Studies.
responsible for counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of computing the GPR.
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire Extension and Certain Other Courses
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
concerning the student. Although individual committee members may work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
Credit Requirement
total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree plan:
Transfer of Credit
400-level).
15 contact hours.
the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a 7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used.
student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the 8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
575
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. Residence

Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M
the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Education
and Professional Studies. degree.
Final Examination Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree
The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along
Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies with verification of his/her employment to the Office of Graduate and
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to Professional Studies.
courses on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas See Residence Requirements (p. 21).
unabsolved grades of D, F, or U can occur for any course listed on Time Limit
scheduling the examination.
The final examination covers all work taken on the degree plan and
at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both. The Foreign Languages
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Education
degree.
Internship or Practicum
proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee A student who undertakes a professional internship in partial fulfillment of
with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her masters degree requirements after completing all course requirements for
exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is the masters degree must return to the campus for the final examination.
consistency within all degree programs within a department. The final examination is not to be administered until all other requirements
A Master of Education student in the Department of Educational completed.
Psychology is eligible to petition for an exemption from the final
examination with departmental and committee approval. The petition Application for Degree
should be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies by
the deadline announced for the students final semester (or semester of For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
graduation) in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar. (p. 24) section.
See the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website http://
ogaps.tamu.edu. Master of Science in Educational
Exam results must be submitted with original signatures of only the Psychology
Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
and Professional Studies. pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
Additional Requirements Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree

Requirements
Residence (p. 575)
Time Limit (p. 575)
Foreign Languages (p. 575) course of study for first Approved by:
Internship or Practicum (p. 575) semester. Graduate advisor
Application for Degree (p. 575) or chair of the
576 Master of Science in Educational Psychology
1
Studies (OGAPS).
1
2
and OGAPS.
coursework are
and OGAPS.
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
577
masse. Studies.

Credit Requirement
578 Master of Science in Educational Psychology
used.
used.
579
the thesis.
pursuing.
Doctor of Philosophy in
Residence (p. 579)
Residence
580 Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
examination. OGAPS.
and OGAPS.
OGAPS.
581
examination.
Studies.
research.
583
examination.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
graduate.
Languages (p. 585)

585
Degrees:

Biochemistry
Microbiology
Genetics
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
candidacy.

Master of Education in
of this catalog. The doctoral (PhD) foreign language requirement at Educational Technology
monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction. A graduate student majoring in agricultural leadership, education
and communication; bilingual education; educational administration;
99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees educational curriculum and instruction; educational psychology;
the degree of Master of Education (MEd). This is a non-thesis degree
which requires a minimum of 36 hours of coursework and a satisfactory
586 Master of Education in Educational Technology

Student's Advisory Committee (p. 586) willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire
masse.
Courses (p. 587)
Degree Plan
After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework, to the deadline imposed by the students college, and no later than
the student will consult with the head of the department concerning 90 days prior to the date of the final oral examination.
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer than This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online
three members of the graduate faculty representative of the students Document Processing Submission System located on the website https://
fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs of the ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination
advisory committee. The student will interview each prospective committee or Request for Exemption from the Final Examination is approved by the
member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
for the Master of Education degree.
desirable.
Transfer of Credit
University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants of the limits prescribed above upon the advice of the advisory committee
the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for and with the approval of the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved
students academic program and located near the Texas A&M University international institution with a final grade of B or greater might be
campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed,
Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a
Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies that a faculty student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the
member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no
separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades
of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted
year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of
beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research
Dean. or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for coursework submitted for
is registered for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may
request, in writing, that the department head appoint an alternate advisory Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
committee chair during the interim period. for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
degree plan, any professional study or project, and the final examination.
Studies.
587
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed with the
computing the GPR. exception of those hours for which the student is registered. Additionally,
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, scheduling the examination.
Extension and Certain Other Courses The final examination covers all work taken on the degree plan and
Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both. The
work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward examination is conducted by the students advisory committee as finally
meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the constituted. Persons other than members of the graduate faculty may,
following limitations. with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor, attend
1. The maximum number of credit hours which may be considered for questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the
transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee
hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply: with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her
Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is
in residence at an accredited U.S. institution, or approved consistency within all degree programs within a department.
considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were The candidate is not eligible to petition for an exemption from the final
completed, the student was in degree-seeking status at Texas examination, except for a student in the Department of Educational
A&M University, or the student was in degree-seeking status at Psychology. A request to hold and announce the final examination
the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the scheduled date for
in degree-seeking status at the host institution. the examination. Examinations which are not completed and reported
as satisfactory to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within
10 working days of the scheduled examination date will be recorded
degree plan credit.
as failures. A student may be given only one opportunity to repeat the
2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate final examination for the masters degree and that must be within a time
non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be period that does not extend beyond the end of the next regular semester
considered for application to the degree plan is 12. (summer terms are excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the
3. Any combination of 684, 685 or 690 may not exceed 25 percent of the mid point of the semester if questions on the exam are based on courses
total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree plan: in which the student is currently enrolled.
Psychology or a student majoring in Curriculum and Instruction is eligible
to petition for an exemption from the final examination with departmental
4. A maximum of 2 hours of Seminar (681). and committee approval. The petition should be submitted to the Office
5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or of Graduate and Professional Studies by the deadline announced for
400-level). the students final semester (or semester of graduation) in the Office of
6. For graduate courses of three weeks duration or less, taken at other Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar. See the Office of Graduate
institutions, up to 1 hour of credit may be obtained for each five-day and Professional Studies website http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
15 contact hours.
7. No credit hours of 691 (Research) may be used. Studies. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been
8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit. made, his/her signature must also be submitted to the Office of Graduate
9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit. and Professional Studies.
Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by Additional Requirements
and Professional Studies. Additional Requirements
Residence (p. 587)
Final Examination
Time Limit (p. 588)
The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each Foreign Languages (p. 588)
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to Application for Degree (p. 588)
courses on the degree plan and for all courses completed at Texas Residence
A&M which are eligible to be applied to a graduate degree, and no A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M
unabsolved grades of D, F, or U can occur for any course listed on University to satisfy the residence requirement for the Master of Education
the degree plan. To absolve a deficient grade, the student must repeat degree.
588 Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology
Time Limit semester.
All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven committee. deadline imposed by
or intercollegiate
programs, and no
later than 90 days
examination.
Foreign Languages Approved by: Advisory
No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Education committee, department
degree. head or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
Internship or Practicum Office of Graduate and
A student who undertakes a professional internship in partial fulfillment of (OGAPS).
masters degree requirements after completing all course requirements for
the masters degree must return to the campus for the final examination.
applicable), and
completed.
degree plan.
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation preliminary for completing
(p. 24) section. examination. the preliminary
examination. The
Doctor of Philosophy in School preliminary examination
Psychology submitted to OGAPS 14
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed of the defense.
to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or Approved by: Advisory
her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis committee, department
for granting the degree shall be the candidates grasp of the subject matter head or chair of the
of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent intercollegiate faculty,
research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to and OGAPS.
OGAPS.
examination.
Approved by: OGAPS
589
date. See OGAPS
Program Requirements recommendations to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Degree Plan
Transfer of Credit (p. 590) the student, will develop a proposed degree plan and outline a research
examination.
Document Processing Submission System located on the website http://
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. A minimum of 64 hours is required on the degree plan
Admissions.
applies.
591
examination.
committee chair.
examination.
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
date.
applicable), and
examination.
committee.
deficiencies.
593
Languages
594 Master of Education in Special Education
A doctoral student at Texas A&M has seven years to complete his/her Credit Requirement (p. 595)
degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, Transfer of Credit (p. 595)
after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
will be charged tuition at a rate equivalent to out-of-state tuition. Please Courses (p. 595)
competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling for coursework,
Doctoral students who, after seven years of study, have not accumulated the student will consult with the head of the department concerning
100 hours are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible. appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students
advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer than
fields of study and research. The chair or one of the co-chairs of the
Degrees:
Biomedical Sciences member to determine whether he or she is willing to serve. Only graduate
Biochemistry faculty members located on Texas A&M University campuses may
Microbiology serve as chair of a students advisory committee. Other graduate faculty
Genetics members located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but
Toxicology not chair), with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who
Nutrition Sciences usually has immediate supervision of the students degree program,
Community Clinical Psychology has the responsibility for calling meetings at any other time considered
School Psychology desirable.
Clinical Psychology
Medical Sciences
Oral Biology
The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
(p. 24) section. Dean.
Master of Education in Special If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
Education in activities relating to an internship, thesis or professional paper and
is registered for courses such as 684, 692 or 693, the student may
A graduate student majoring in agricultural leadership, education request, in writing, that the department head appoint an alternate advisory
and communication; bilingual education; educational administration; committee chair during the interim period.
educational curriculum and instruction; educational psychology;
educational technology; or special education may become a candidate for The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed
the degree of Master of Education (MEd). This is a non-thesis degree degree plan, any professional study or project, and the final examination.
which requires a minimum of 36 hours of coursework and a satisfactory In addition, the committee, as a group and as individual members, is
comprehensive final examination. responsible for counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the

595
ogsdpss.tamu.edu.
made to the degree plan once the students Request for Final Examination 2. The maximum number of credit hours taken in post-baccalaureate
or Request for Exemption from the Final Examination is approved by the non-degree (G6) classification at Texas A&M University which may be
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
Credit Requirement total credit hour requirement shown on the individual degree plan:
Transfer of Credit
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at 5. A maximum of 9 hours of advanced undergraduate courses (300- or
Texas A&M University may be authorized to transfer courses in excess 400-level).
15 contact hours.
student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Otherwise, the 8. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
limitations stated in the preceding section apply. Coursework in which no 9. Extension courses are not acceptable for credit.
(A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted Exceptions will be permitted only in unusual cases and when petitioned by
for transfer credit. Courses appearing on the degree plan with grades of the students advisory committee and approved by the Office of Graduate
D, F or U may not be absolved by transfer work. Credit for thesis research and Professional Studies.
transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit Final Examination
hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from The candidate must pass a final examination by dates announced each
the university at which the transfer coursework was taken must be sent semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional
directly to the Office of Admissions. Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to
Studies.
Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in All coursework on the degree plan must have been completed with the
computing the GPR. exception of those hours for which the student is registered. Additionally,
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, scheduling the examination.
Extension and Certain Other Courses The final examination covers all work taken on the degree plan and
at the option of the committee may be written or oral or both. The
596 Department of Health and Kinesiology
with mutual consent of the candidate and the major professor, attend Time Limit
questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
proceedings. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her considered valid until seven years after the end of the semester in which
exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework which is more than seven
consistency within all degree programs within a department. calendar years old at the time of the final examination (oral or written) may
The candidate is not eligible to petition for an exemption from the final
examination, except for a student in the Department of Educational Foreign Languages
Psychology. A request to hold and announce the final examination
must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Education
a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the scheduled date for degree.
as satisfactory to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within Internship or Practicum
10 working days of the scheduled examination date will be recorded A student who undertakes a professional internship in partial fulfillment of
as failures. A student may be given only one opportunity to repeat the masters degree requirements after completing all course requirements for
final examination for the masters degree and that must be within a time the masters degree must return to the campus for the final examination.
period that does not extend beyond the end of the next regular semester The final examination is not to be administered until all other requirements
(summer terms are excluded). The final exam cannot be held prior to the for the degree, including any internship, have been substantially
mid point of the semester if questions on the exam are based on courses completed.
in which the student is currently enrolled.

Psychology or a student majoring in Curriculum and Instruction is eligible For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation
to petition for an exemption from the final examination with departmental (p. 24) section.
and committee approval. The petition should be submitted to the Office
of Graduate and Professional Studies by the deadline announced for Department of Health and
Graduate and Professional Studies Calendar. See the Office of Graduate Kinesiology
and Professional Studies website http://ogaps.tamu.edu.
http://hlknweb.tamu.edu
committee members approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Head: R. B. Kreider
The following graduate degrees are offered in the department.
and Professional Studies. Master of Science (MS) in Athletic Training: is an entry-level athletic
training program for students who do not hold a bachelors degree in
Additional Requirements athletic training but who wish to pursue athletic training credentials by the
Board of Certification (BOC) and pursue a career as a Certified Athletic
Additional Requirements Trainer (ATC). Admission to the Master of Science in Athletic Training
Residence (p. 596) (MSAT) program at Texas A&M University is selective and competitive
Time Limit (p. 596) with the total number of students accepted each year based on space
availability. Students wishing to pursue a Master of Science degree
in Athletic Training must apply and meet all general requirements for
admission to the Graduate School of Texas A&M University and the
Application for Degree (p. 596) Department of Health and Kinesiologys MSAT program. Acceptance
by the Graduate School does not guarantee acceptance into the MSAT
Residence Program. For application requirements and prerequisites, visit the MSAT
A student must complete 12 credit hours in resident study at Texas A&M program webpage at http://graduateathletictraining.tamu.edu.
Once admitted into the Master of Science in Athletic Training program,
degree.
students must meet the retention and progression criteria for the program
Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree as described on the MSAT program webpage (http://hlknweb.tamu.edu/
may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full degrees-and-programs/graduate-degree-programs/athletic-training/
time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the curriculum-plan).
Joint Bachelor of Science/Master of Science (BS/MS) in Health
Education: Allows for a seamless transition from the B.S. degree to
the MS degree for exceptional undergraduate students. The program is
See Residence Requirements (p. 21). designed to prepare advanced level health educators.
597
Master of Science (MS) in Health Education: is a theory-based degree Baletka, Dawn, Instructional Assistant Professor
that provides advanced training with emphases in health education. There Health & Kinesiology
are non-thesis and thesis options. PHD, Sam Houston State University, 2006
Master of Science (MS) in Kinesiology: provides advanced training Ballouli, Khalid, Adjunct Assistant Professor
in the general area of kinesiology with an emphasis on research. Within Health & Kinesiology
this broad option, students may elect more specialized study in clinical PhD, Texas A& M University, 2011
exercise physiology, exercise physiology, motor behavior, sport pedagogy
and sport physiology. Both thesis and non-thesis options are offered. Barry, Adam, Associate Professor
Health & Kinesiology
Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management: provides advanced PHD, Texas A&M University, 2007
training in the general area of sport management. Both thesis and non-
thesis options are offered. Batista, Paul, Associate Professor
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Education: prepares students for JD, Baylor University, 1976
research in health education. Graduates may aspire to research-oriented
positions in public or higher education and schools of allied health as well Bennett, Gregg, Professor
as voluntary or governmental health and/or safety agencies. Graduates of Health & Kinesiology
this program are prepared for careers in teaching and research in each of PHD, Auburn University, 1997
these areas.
Bloomfield, Susan, Professor
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Kinesiology: prepares students for post- Health & Kinesiology
doctoral appointments and positions in universities, industry, the military PHD, Ohio State University, 1992
and research institutes. Graduates are trained for teaching and research
Boucher, Anthony, Clinical Associate Professor
careers in the following specialization.
Exercise Physiology: The program prepares students to conduct PHD, Texas Women's University, 2008
research in basic and applied exercise physiology. Emphases in
Brison, Natasha, Assistant Professor
the applied programs are in neuromuscular efficiency and control,
cardiorespiratory response to exercise, exercise and lipid metabolism, and
MS, Georgia State University, 2000
changes in bone structure and metabolism in response to exercise as well
as disuse, bed rest and micro gravity. Emphases in basic research include Buchanan, John, Professor
mechanisms of exercise-induced injury, neuromuscular efficiency, muscle Health & Kinesiology
blood flow, muscle metabolism and free radical stress, and the molecular PHD, Florida Atlantic University, 1996
biology of bone adaptation to stress.
Campbell, August, Instructional Assistant Professor
Motor Behavior: The program is experimentally oriented and is Health & Kinesiology
specifically designed to provide students with a thorough foundation in PHD, Texas State University, 2005
the theoretical processes that assist the performance and learning of
perceptual-motor skills. Emphases in motor learning, motor control and Chen, Lei-Shih, Associate Professor
motor development are offered. Health & Kinesiology
Sport Management: The program prepares students to conduct research
in applied and basic areas of sport management. Emphases in the applied Clark, Heather, Clinical Assistant Professor
areas are in organizational and group diversity; the under-representation Health & Kinesiology
of women and ethnic minorities in sport organizations; organizational PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014
effectiveness; organizational structure and strategy; organizational
Crouse, Stephen, Professor
change; sport marketing; and consumer behavior. Emphases in the basic
areas focus on relational demography; intergroup processes; and sport
PHD, The University of New Mexico, 1984
consumer behavior. Special areas of research correspond to those of the
sport management faculty. Cunningham, George, Professor
Sport Pedagogy: This specialization prepares students to design and
conduct research on teaching/teacher education and curriculum and
instruction, with an emphasis on linking theory to physical education Dixon, Mary, Visiting Assistant Professor
practice. Interdisciplinary collaboration and research across the College of Health & Kinesiology
Education and Human Development are viewed as integral components of PHD, Texas A&M University, 2011
the sport pedagogy program.
Eliot, John, Clinical Associate Professor
Faculty Health & Kinesiology
PhD, The Ohio State University, 1998
Apostolopoulos, Yiorgos, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Connecticut, 1994
598 Department of Health and Kinesiology
Engelen, Marielle, Associate Professor Jessup, George, Lecturer

Health & Kinesiology Health & Kinesiology
PHD, Maastricht University, Netherlands, 2000 PHD, California State University at Los Angeles, 1967
Fehr, Sara, Clinical Assistant Professor Keiper, Paul, Clinical Associate Professor
PHD, University of Cincinnati, 2015 EDD, Texas A&M University, 2002
Fluckey, James, Professor Kennedy, Deanna, Assistant Professor

PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1995 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015
Francique, Akilah, Assistant Professor Kirkham, Ernest, Instructional Associate Professor

PHD, University of Georgia, 2008 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1981
Gabbard, Carl, Professor Kreider, Richard, Professor

PHD, North Texas State University, 1977 PHD, University of Southern Mississippi, 1987
Goodson, Patricia, Professor Lawler, John, Professor

PHD, University of Texas, 1996 PHD, University of Florida, 1991
Green, John, Clinical Professor Lee, Chang, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996 PHD, Texas A&M Univestiy, 2015
Green, Lisa, Adjunct Assistant Professor Lemke, Michael, Clinical Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas Women's University, 2001 PHD, Wichita State University, 2013
Greenwood, C. Michael, Clinical Professor Lightfoot, John, Professor

PHD, Texas Woman's University, 1990 PHD, University of Tennessee, 1986
Greenwood, Lori, Clinical Professor Martin, Steven, Clinical Associate Professor

PHD, Oregon State University, 1995 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008
Guidry, Jeffrey, Associate Professor Massett, Michael, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1994 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997
Harvey, Idethia, Associate Professor McBride, Ron, Professor

PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 2014 EDD, Stanford University, 1981
Hodge, Courtney, Instructional Assistant Professor McNeill, Elisa, Clinical Associate Professor
Hollub, Ariane, Instructional Assistant Professor Miller, Paula, Clinical Professor

PHD, Indiana University, 2009 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1993
Hudson, Shane, Clinical Associate Professor Milstein, Sloane, Clinical Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2007 EDD, Southern Connecticut State University, 2013
Jacobs, Wuraola, Instructional Assistant Professor Nicksic, Hildi, Clinical Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M Univerisity, 2016 PHD, The University of Texas, 2015
599
Pittman, Andrew, Clinical Associate Professor Wilson, Kelly, Associate Professor

Rahn, Rhonda, Clinical Assistant Professor Woodman, Christopher, Associate Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014 PHD, University of Arizona, 1995
Riechman, Steven, Associate Professor Wright, David, Professor

PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 2000 PHD, Pennsylvania State University, 1989
Salaga, Steven, Assistant Professor Wylie, Wayne, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Michigan, 2012 PHD, University of Tennessee, 1981
Sandlin, Michael, Clinical Associate Professor Xiang, Ping, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1992 PHD, Louisiana State University, 1996
Schoessow, Courtney, Instructional Assistant Professor Masters

PHD, Medical Univeristy of South Carolina, 2014 Master of Science in Athletic Training (p. 599)
Master of Science in Health Education (p. 603)
Shea, Charles, Professor
Master of Science in Kinesiology (p. 613)
PHD, Virginia Tech, 1978 Master of Science in Sport Management (p. 624)
Sherman, Ledric, Assistant Professor Doctoral

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education (p. 607)
Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology (p. 617)
Shipley, Meagan, Clinical Assistant Professor
Health & Kinesiology Master of Science in Athletic
Training
Thomas, Francis, Instructional Professor
Health & Kinesiology The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1980 understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
Thornton, John, Executive Professor
Health & Kinesiology Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree
Requirements
Thornton, Michael, Clinical Assistant Professor
EDD, Texas A&M University, 2007
Tisone, Christine, Clinical Assistant Professor semester. Graduate advisor
Health & Kinesiology or chair of the
PHD, Indiana University, 2004 intercollegiate faculty.
Wagner, Susan, Clinical Associate Professor committee. deadline imposed by
Health & Kinesiology 1
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008 and no later than 90
Waltemyer, David, Clinical Assistant Professor
thesis defense.
Ward, Susan, Clinical Associate Professor head or chair of the
Health & Kinesiology intercollegiate faculty,
PHD, University of Virginia, 1990 and Office of Graduate
and Professional
Studies (OGAPS).
600 Master of Science in Athletic Training
3 If thesis is required, When: At least 20 Credit Requirements (p. 601)

submit thesis proposal working days prior to Transfer of Credit (p. 601)
to the Office of the submission of the Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other
Graduate and Request for the Final Courses (p. 601)
intercollegiate faculty Non-Thesis Option (p. 603)
and OGAPS.
4
2
Apply for degree ; pay When: During the Students Advisory Committee
semester, see OGAPS
calendar.
5 Check to be sure When: Well before appointment of the chair of his or her advisory committee. The students
degree program and submitting request advisory committee for the masters degree will consist of no fewer than
advisory committee to schedule final three members of the graduate faculty for students pursuing the
are up to date and examination. thesis option, and no fewer than two members of the graduate faculty
all ELP requirements for students pursuing the non-thesis option. The members should be
(if applicable) and representative of the students fields of study and research. The chair or
coursework are the co-chair of the advisory committee must be from the students major
complete. department, and thesis option students are required to have at least one
6 Complete residence When: If applicable, or more of the members with an appointment to a department other
requirement. before or during final than the students major department.
semester.
Approved by: OGAPS. The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
intercollegiate faculty, If the chair of a students advisory committee voluntarily leaves the
and OGAPS. University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants
committee and OGAPS. separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role
9 Graduation; arrange for For more information, of chair of a students advisory committee without a co-chair for us to one
cap and gown. contact the TAMU year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions
University Bookstore. beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the
Dean.
1
the website http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu. If the chair of the students advisory committee is unavailable for an
2 extended time in any academic period during which the student is involved
portal.
601
case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Office of Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied
Graduate and Professional Studies. for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the
The committee members approval on the degree plan indicate their at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward
willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire the degree must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional
academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions Studies.
be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign en Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in
masse. computing the GPR.
Degree Plan Limitations on the Use of Transfer,

The students advisory committee, in consultation with the student, will Extension and Certain Other Courses
develop the proposed degree plan. The degree plan must be completed Some departments may have more restrictive requirements for transfer
and filed with the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies prior work. If otherwise acceptable, certain courses may be used toward
to the deadline imposed by the students college or interdisciplinary meeting credit-hour requirements for the masters degree under the
degree program, if applicable, and no later than 90 days prior to the following limitations.
A student should submit the degree plan using the online Document transfer credit is the greater of 12 hours or one-third (1/3) of the total
Processing Submission System located on the website http:// hours of a degree plan. The following restrictions apply:
ogsdpss.tamu.edu. Graduate and/or upper-level undergraduate courses taken
program option.
petition if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee to correct the institution at which the courses were taken; and if the courses
A minimum of 60 hours of approved courses and research is required for considered for application to the degree plan is 12.
the thesis option Master of Science in Athletic Training. 3. Not more than 12 hours may be used in any combination of the
work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting (research) or 684 (Professional Internship) may be used.
fields of interest.
A student who has earned 12 hours of graduate credit in residence at used.
limitations stated in the following section apply. Coursework in which no 7. Continuing education courses may not be used for graduate credit.
hours or equated to semester credit hours. An official transcript from Thesis Option
602 Master of Science in Athletic Training
must reflect a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent literature with the exception of those hours for which the student is registered.
and express in clear English, the problem(s) for study, the method, Additionally, all English Language Proficiency requirements must be
significance and results of the students original research. Guidelines for satisfied prior to scheduling the examination. If applicable, an approved
the preparation of the thesis are available in the Thesis Manual, which is thesis proposal must be on file in the Office of Graduate and Professional
available online at http://ogaps.tamu.edu. Studies according to published deadlines.
be uploaded to the website, http://ogaps.tamu.edu. Additionally, a signed Office of Graduate and Professional Studies within 10 working days of the
approval form must be brought or mailed to the Office of Graduate and scheduled examination date will be recorded as failures. A student may be
Professional Studies. The PDF file and the signed approval form are given only one opportunity to repeat the final examination for the masters
required by the deadline. degree and that must be within a time period that does not extend beyond
via the website http://ogaps.tamu.edu. be written or oral or both. The final examination may not be administered
Before a student can be cleared by Thesis and Dissertation Services, committee in substantially final form, and all members have had adequate
a processing fee must be paid through Student Business Services. This time to review the document. The examination is conducted by the
processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After students advisory committee as finally constituted. A thesis option student
commencement, dissertations are digitally stored and made available must be registered in the University in the semester or summer term in
through the Texas A&M Libraries. which the final examination is taken. Persons other than members of
program.
Thesis Proposal
the thesis.
research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards For non-thesis option students, a final comprehensive examination
and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research is required. The Master of Science in Educational Human Resource
should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety at Development, HRD option, the Master of Science in Nursing with a
(979) 458-1467 to to address questions about all research compliance major in Nursing Education, the Master of Science Program in the
responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the website Mays Business School and the Master of Science in Economics with a
http://rcb.tamu.edu. concentration in financial economics or financial econometrics do not
have final examination requirements. Otherwise, exemptions from final
Thesis Defense/Final Examination examinations are not allowed. The final exam cannot be held prior to
the mid point of the final semester if questions on the exam are based
A student must pass a final examination by dates announced each on courses in which the student is currently enrolled. If a student has
semester or summer term in the Office of Graduate and Professional completed all required degree plan coursework, the student is not required
Studies Calendar. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies to be registered for classes in the semester the final examination is
must be notified in writing of any cancellation. To be eligible to take administered (unless he/she holds an assistantship).
603

For non-thesis option students, a thesis is not required. A final A student in the thesis option of the Master of Science program who
comprehensive examination is required. Exemptions from final has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 5V98,
examinations are not allowed. 5V99, and 691 (research) is required to be in continuous registration until
The final exam cannot be held prior to the mid point of the final semester Registration Requirements (p. 25).
if questions on the exam are based on courses in which the student is
coursework, the student is not required to be registered for classes in the
semester the final examination is administered (unless he/she holds an All degree requirements must be completed within a period of seven
assistantship). consecutive years for the degree to be granted. A course will be
and Professional Studies. A student who has chosen the thesis option must have the final corrected
and 695 may not exceed 25 percent of the total credit hour requirement No specific language requirement exists for the Master of Science degree.
option Master of Science degree other than those specified above are the Application for Degree
(p. 24) section.
Additional Requirements Master of Science in Health
Residence (p. 603) Education
Time Limit (p. 603) understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to
Foreign Languages (p. 603) pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
Residence Requirements
or chair of the


604 Master of Science in Health Education
1
Studies (OGAPS).
1
2
and OGAPS.
coursework are
and OGAPS.
Form should be
submitted to OGAPS
the exam.
605
masse. Studies.

Credit Requirement
606 Master of Science in Health Education
used.
used.
607
the thesis.
pursuing.
Doctor of Philosophy in Health
Education
Residence (p. 607)
Residence
608 Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education
examination. OGAPS.
and OGAPS.
OGAPS.
609
examination.
Studies.
research.
611
examination.
or intercollegiate
faculty chair, and
(OGAPS).
graduate.
Languages (p. 613)

613
Degrees:

Biochemistry
Microbiology
Genetics
Toxicology
Nutrition Sciences
School Psychology
candidacy.

Master of Science in Kinesiology

614 Master of Science in Kinesiology

the exam.
thesis defense.
2
and OGAPS.
(if applicable) and
OGAPS calendar for
deadlines.
615
masse.
Studies.
computing the GPR.
616 Master of Science in Kinesiology
degree plan credit.
used.
week of coursework. Each week of coursework must include at least responsibilities. Additional i

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GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL CATALOG

Academic Expectations ................................................................... 20 Computational Sciences - Certificate ...................................... 139

Degree Requirements ...................................................................... 21 Energy - Certificate ................................................................. 140

Admission ............................................................................................... 29 Health Systems and Design - Certificate ................................ 141

College of Dentistry .................................................................. 31 Digital Humanities - Certificate ................................................ 142

School of Law ........................................................................... 34 Prevention Science - Certificate .............................................. 143

College of Medicine .................................................................. 35 Remote Sensing (RS) - Certificate .......................................... 143

School of Public Health ............................................................ 38 Transportation Planning - Certificate ....................................... 144

International Admission Status ........................................................ 40 Interdepartmental Degree Programs ....................................... 145

Master of Biotechnology in Biotechnology ................................ 60 Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and

Master of Equine Industry Management ........................... 207

Master of Business Administration in Business Administration Department of Orthodontics .................................................... 521

Epidemiology - MSPH .................................................... 1110 Master of Science in Analytics ....................................... 1209

EPSY - Educational Psychology .................................................. 1483 MEID - Medicine-Interdisci ........................................................... 1571

FREN - French ............................................................................ 1493 MGMT - Management ................................................................. 1579

GENE - Genetics ......................................................................... 1495 MICR - Microbiology .................................................................... 1584

GEOG - Geography ..................................................................... 1496 MKTG - Marketing ....................................................................... 1584

GEOP - Geophysics .................................................................... 1501 MPED - Pediatrics ....................................................................... 1586

GEOS - Geosciences .................................................................. 1502 MPHY - Medical Physiology ........................................................ 1589

HISP - Hispanic Studies .............................................................. 1503 MRAD - Radiology ....................................................................... 1592

HIST - History .............................................................................. 1505 MSCI - Medical Sciences ............................................................ 1594

HUMA - Humanities ..................................................................... 1512 NURS - Nursing ........................................................................... 1603

IDIS - Industrial Distribution ......................................................... 1515 OCNG - Oceanography ............................................................... 1608

ITAL - Italian ................................................................................ 1535 ORTH - Orthodontics ................................................................... 1613

KINE - Kinesiology ....................................................................... 1535 PERF - Performance Studies ...................................................... 1615

LAND - Landscape Architecture .................................................. 1537 PERI - Peridontics ....................................................................... 1617

LAW - Law ................................................................................... 1538 PETE - Petroleum Engineering ................................................... 1618

MARA - Maritime Administration .................................................. 1555 PHIL - Philosophy ........................................................................ 1637

MARS - Marine Science .............................................................. 1559 PHYS - Physics ........................................................................... 1643

MATH - Mathematics ................................................................... 1561 PLAN - Urban Planning ............................................................... 1645

SPED - Special Education ........................................................... 1671 Index ................................................................................................... 1739

SPMT - Sport Management ......................................................... 1673

SPSY - School Psychology ......................................................... 1674

STAT - Statistics .......................................................................... 1675

SURG - Surgery .......................................................................... 1678

SYEN - Systems Engineering ...................................................... 1684

TEED - Teacher Education .......................................................... 1685

URSC - Urban Science ............................................................... 1685

VIBS - Vet Integrative Biosci. ...................................................... 1686

VIZA - Visualization ..................................................................... 1689

VLCS Vet Large Animal Clin. Sc ................................................. 1691

VMID - Vet Medicine-Interdisc. .................................................... 1692

VPAR - Veterinary Parasitology .................................................. 1694

VPAT - Veterinary Pathology ....................................................... 1694

VSCS Vet Small Animal Clin. Sc ................................................. 1695

VTMI - Veterinary Microbiology ................................................... 1695

VTPB - Veterinary Pathobiology .................................................. 1697

VTPP - Vet Physiology & Pharm. ................................................ 1698

WFSC Wildlife & Fisheries Sci. ................................................... 1700

WGST - Women's &Gender Studies ........................................... 1703

WMHS Water Mgmt & Hydrol. Sci. .............................................. 1703

Texas A&M University at Galveston ................................................... 1705

Department of Marine Biology ..................................................... 1705

Master of Science in Marine Biology ........................................ 84

Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology .................................... 88

Department of Marine Sciences .................................................. 1716

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