2016-2017 University Catalog

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

DEGREES - PRE-LAW - MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES - ART AND BUSINESS - EARLY LEARNING - ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS -
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN POLITICS AND LAW - HEALTH ADMINISTRATION -
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT - ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND BUSINESS

PRE-LAW STUDENTS
To be eligible for admission to law school the student must have completed a baccalaureate degree. In addition, each applicant to law school must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). This test is usually taken during October of the senior year. While law schools consider a variety of factors, the LSAT score and undergraduate performance are generally given the most weight in determining which applicants will be admitted to a given law school.

The first two years of study for pre-law students are similar to the core curriculum courses taken by all students at Texas A&M International University. The final two years will be used to fulfill the remaining requirements of an undergraduate degree.

Law schools do not require that students select any particular major or sequence of courses as undergraduates. However, according to the Association of American Law Schools, a prelegal education should emphasize oral and written communication skills, a critical understanding of social institutions, and analytical thinking. Therefore, with regard to the selection of appropriate electives, pre-law students should seek the advice of a pre-law advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The following courses are some of those recommended as electives for the pre-law student: BA 3310, COMM 4323, ECO 1301, PHIL 2301, PSCI 3313, PSCI 3314, PSCI 4311, PSCI 4312, PSCI 4326 or any 3000-4000 level English course.

In addition to helping pre-law students with the selection of course electives, the pre-law advisor can assist students in obtaining information about particular law schools, LSAT preparation, and the activities of the pre-law student organization.

Degree Requirements for the BA in Multidisciplinary Studies

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
MATH Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH compatible with Life & Physical Science course.
Foreign Language/Study Abroad: 6 SCH in course work (not credit by exam) above the university’s foreign language graduation requirement. Thus, students who meet the university’s foreign language graduation requirement by earning 6 hours of credit by exam, may take 6 SCH in the same language but at the intermediate level or above, or they may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country.
Major: 48 SCH including COMM 4350 and 15 SCH each in three concentration with at least 9 SCH at the 3000-4000 level. The concentration areas may be chosen with Advisor’s consent (not to include more than one business discipline concentration) and department approved courses.
General Electives: 20 SCH, at least fifteen of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BA in Multidisciplinary Studies - Pre-Law Option

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog. Students persuing this program, must complete 6 courses designated as WIN, 5 at the 3000-4000 level.
University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
MATH Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH compatible with Life & Physical Science course.
Foreign Language/Study Abroad: 6 SCH in course work (not credit by exam) above the university’s foreign language graduation requirement. Thus, students who meet the university’s foreign language graduation requirement by earning 6 hours of credit by exam, may take 6 SCH in the same language but at the intermediate level or above, or they may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country.
Major: 48 SCH including COMM 4350 and 15 SCH each in three concentrations: Philosophy, 15 SCH including PHIL 2301, 2306, 3302, PSCI 3314 and 3 SCH PHIL at the 3000-4000 level; English, 15 SCH including ENGL 3300 and 12 SCH of English Literature at the 3000-4000 level.
The third concentration selected from:
Business – BA 3310, FIN 3310, MGT 3310, MKT 3310 and 3 SCH business elective.
Political Science – PSCI 4311, PSCI 4312, PSCI 4313, PSCI 4326 and 3 SCH PSCI at the 3000-4000 level
History – 15 SCH with at least 12 SCH at the 3000-4000 level.
Criminal Justice – CRIJ 4311, CRIJ 4312 and 9 SCH selected from CRIJ 3302, CRIJ 3306, CRIJ 3308, CRIJ 3310, CRIJ 3330, CRIJ 4320, CRIJ 4333, CRIJ 4334
General Electives: 20 SCH, at least fifteen of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BA in Multidisciplinary Studies in Art and Business

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog. This program requires three concentrations in lieu of a major and a minor. The three concentrations required for this degree are Business, Art, and Communication.
University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation."
MATH Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH compatible with Life & Physical Science course.
Foreign Language/Study Abroad: 6 SCH in course work (not credit by exam) above the university’s foreign language graduation requirement. Thus, students who meet the university’s foreign language graduation requirement by earning 6 hours of credit by exam, may take 6 SCH in the same language but at the intermediate level or above, or they may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country.
Concentrations: 45 SCH; 15 SCH in each of the following three concentrations: Business: ACC 2301, BA 3310, MIS 3310, MGT 3310, and MKT 3310; Art: ARTS 1316, ARTS 2316, ARTS 3308, ARTS 3323, and ARTS 4303; Communication: COMM 1311, COMM 3320, COMM 3322, COMM 3329, and COMM 4325.
Internship: 3 SCH in COMM 4350.
General Electives: 20 SCH, at least fifteen of which must be at the 3000-4000 level with 3 SCH of basic statistics from any discipline.

Degree Requirements for the BA in Multidisciplinary Studies in Early Learning

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog. This program requires three concentrations in lieu of a major and a minor. The three concentrations required for this degree are Early Learning, Curriculum Design for Young Children, and Business Management & Leadership.
University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation."
MATH Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH compatible with Life & Physical Science course.
Foreign Language/Study Abroad: 6 SCH in course work (not credit by exam) above the university’s foreign language graduation requirement. Thus, students who meet the university’s foreign language graduation requirement by earning 6 hours of credit by exam, may take 6 SCH in the same language but at the intermediate level or above, or they may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country.
Concentrations: 45 SCH; 15 SCH in each of the following three concentrations: Early Learning: EDYC 1304 , EDYC 2324, EDYC 3362, EDYC 3384, and EDYC 4335; Curriculum Design for Young Children: EDYC 1308, EDYC 3366, EDYC 3398, EDYC 4365, and EDCI 4399; Business Management & Leadership: LEDR 2301, ACC 2301, MGT 3310, MKT 3310, and BA 3310.
Internship: 3 SCH in COMM 4350.
General Electives: 20 SCH, at least fifteen of which must be at the 3000-4000 level with 5 SCH at the 1000-4000 level (KINE 1152, EDCI 1102, and EDCI 2210 recommended for 4 SCH out of the required 5 SCH at the 1000-4000 level)

Degree Requirements for the BA in Multidisciplinary Studies in Ethical Leadership in Business

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog. This program requires three concentrations in lieu of a major and a minor. The three concentrations required for this degree are Management, Communication, and Leadership/Philosophy.
University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation."
MATH Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH compatible with Life & Physical Science course.
Foreign Language/Study Abroad: 6 SCH in course work (not credit by exam) above the university’s foreign language graduation requirement. Thus, students who meet the university’s foreign language graduation requirement by earning 6 hours of credit by exam, may take 6 SCH in the same language but at the intermediate level or above, or they may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country.
Concentrations: 45 SCH; 15 SCH in each of the following three concentrations: Business: MGT 3310, MGT 3320, MGT 3340, MGT 4360 , and MGT 4380; Communication: 15 SCH from COMM 1311, COMM 3320, COMM 3322, COMM 3329, and COMM 4325; Leadership/Philosophy: 15 SCH from LEDR 2301, PHIL 2306, PSCI 3313, PSCI 3314, and LEDR 4302.
Internship: 3 SCH in COMM 4350.
General Electives: 20 SCH, at least fifteen of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BA in Multidisciplinary Studies in Ethical Leadership in Politics and Law

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog. This program requires three concentrations in lieu of a major and a minor. The three concentrations required for this degree are Management, Communication, and Leadership/Philosophy.
University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation."
MATH Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH compatible with Life & Physical Science course.
Foreign Language/Study Abroad: 6 SCH in course work (not credit by exam) above the university’s foreign language graduation requirement. Thus, students who meet the university’s foreign language graduation requirement by earning 6 hours of credit by exam, may take 6 SCH in the same language but at the intermediate level or above, or they may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country.
Concentrations: 45 SCH; 15 SCH in each of the following three concentrations: Management: MGT 3310, MGT 3320, MGT 3340, MGT 4360 , and MGT 4380; Communication: COMM 1311, COMM 3320, COMM 3322, COMM 3329, and COMM 4325; Leadership/Philosophy: LEDR 2301, PHIL 2306, PSCI 3340, PSCI 4311, and LEDR 4302.
Internship: 3 SCH in COMM 4350.
General Electives: 20 SCH, at least fifteen of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BA in Multidisciplinary Studies in Health Administration

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog. This program requires three concentrations in lieu of a major and a minor. The three concentrations required for this degree are Management, Communication, and Leadership/Philosophy.
University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation."
MATH Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH compatible with Life & Physical Science course.
Foreign Language/Study Abroad: 6 SCH in course work (not credit by exam) above the university’s foreign language graduation requirement. Thus, students who meet the university’s foreign language graduation requirement by earning 6 hours of credit by exam, may take 6 SCH in the same language but at the intermediate level or above, or they may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country.
Concentrations: 45 SCH; 15 SCH in each of the following three concentrations: Business: ACC 2301, BA 3310, MIS 3310, MGT 3310, MKT 3310; Nursing: NURS 2310, NURS 3302, NURS 3305, NURS 4340, and NURS 4399; Communication: COMM 1311, COMM 3320, COMM 3322, COMM 3329, and COMM 4325.
Internship: 3 SCH in COMM 4350.
General Electives: 20 SCH, at least fifteen of which must be at the 3000-4000 level with 3 SCH of basic statistics from any discipline.

Degree Requirements for the BA in Multidisciplinary Studies in Human Resource Development

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog. This program requires three concentrations in lieu of a major and a minor. The three concentrations required for this degree are Management, Communication, and Leadership/Philosophy.
University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation."
MATH Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH compatible with Life & Physical Science course.
Foreign Language/Study Abroad: 6 SCH in course work (not credit by exam) above the university’s foreign language graduation requirement. Thus, students who meet the university’s foreign language graduation requirement by earning 6 hours of credit by exam, may take 6 SCH in the same language but at the intermediate level or above, or they may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country.
Concentrations: 45 SCH; 15 SCH in each of the following three concentrations: Business: ACC 2301, BA 3310, MIS 3310, MGT 3310, and MKT 3310; Communication: COMM 1311, COMM 3320, COMM 3322, COMM 3329, and COMM 4325; Leadership/Philosophy: LEDR 2301, PSYC 3304, PSYC 4325, LEDR 4302, and LEDR 4303.
Internship: 3 SCH in COMM 4350.
General Electives: 20 SCH, at least fifteen of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BA in Multidisciplinary Studies in Organizational Psychology and Business

Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog. This program requires three concentrations in lieu of a major and a minor. The three concentrations required for this degree are Management, Communication, and Leadership/Philosophy.
University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation."
MATH Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
Life & Physical Science Lab: 1 SCH compatible with Life & Physical Science course.
Foreign Language/Study Abroad: 6 SCH in course work (not credit by exam) above the university’s foreign language graduation requirement. Thus, students who meet the university’s foreign language graduation requirement by earning 6 hours of credit by exam, may take 6 SCH in the same language but at the intermediate level or above, or they may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country.
Concentrations: 45 SCH; 15 SCH in each of the following three concentrations: Communication: COMM 1311, COMM 3320, COMM 3322, COMM 3329, and COMM 4325; Psychology: PSYC 2314, PSYC 2317 (requires co-requisite PSYC 2117), PYSC 3301, PSYC 3302 (requires co-requisite PSYC 3102), and PSYC 4301; Business: ACC 2301, BA 3310, MIS 3310, MGT 3310, and MKT 3310
Internship: 3 SCH in COMM 4350.
General Electives: 20 SCH, at least fifteen of which must be at the 3000-4000 level with 5 SCH at the 1000-4000 level (PSYC 2117 and PSYC 3102 must be applied in this area).

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