Graduate degrees available from the College of Arts and Humanities are:
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP)
Master of Arts in English (MA) (Thesis and Non-Thesis)
Master of Arts in History (MA) (Thesis and Non-Thesis)
Master of Arts in Political Science (MA) (Thesis and Non-Thesis)
Master of Arts in Sociology (MA) (Thesis and Non-Thesis)
Master of Arts in Spanish (MA) (Thesis and Non-Thesis) (Program Pending Approval)
Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MS) (Thesis and Non-Thesis)
Graduate cross-college degrees offered at Texas A&M International University:
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS).
The degree plan is listed under the College of Arts and Humanities.
Students applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program, must first be admitted to graduate studies at Texas A&M International University and to the College of Arts and Humanities before being eligible for admission to the Counseling Psychology Graduate Program. Beginning with the 1998 Fall Semester, all application materials for the Counseling Psychology Graduate Program are due by March 1. Students ordinarily begin their graduate studies Fall semester, however, with special permission of the Chair of the Department of Psychology and Sociology, the student may begin graduate studies during summer session.
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, the student must complete the following requirements before March 1st:
1. Be admitted to graduate studies by Texas A&M International University and by the College of Arts and Humanities, and provide the Department of Psychology and Sociology with copies of the acceptance letters.
2. Have earned a 3.00 GPA in the upper-level courses of undergraduate preparation.
3. Have submitted an official application to the Department of Psychology and Sociology.
4. Have three letters of recommendation from academic sources sent to the Department of Psychology and Sociology.
5. Have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, or have completed (with a grade of "B" or better) the following prerequisite courses: PSYC 4301, PSYC 4303, PSYC 4304, and PSYC 4308.
6. Have submitted scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test and Psychology Subject Test.
7. Have completed a personal interview with the Counseling Psychology Graduate Admissions Committee, which is scheduled during the month of April.
Students accepted for admission to the Counseling Psychology Graduate Program will be notified of a general information and orientation meeting held during the month of August. The purpose of this meeting will be to outline departmental expectations of students, to provide orientation to institutional and departmental procedures, and to provide other information that may be of use to graduate students.
See Academic Regulations - Graduate Degrees for specific TAMIU regulations.
1. Major/Minor Requirements: Twenty-four to thirty-three hours in a major subject and six to twelve hours in a minor.
2. Admission: Students seeking admission to the College of Arts and Humanities should refer to page 2 of the College of Arts and Humanities Graduate Handbook.
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, students must complete additional admission requirements with the Department of Psychology and Sociology before March 1.
3. Prerequisites (Stemwork): Twelve advanced semester hours in the major subject and six advanced semester hours in each minor. The department, however, retains the right to examine the applicant's prerequisites and to accept certain equivalent hours or to require additional work.
4. Thesis/Interdisciplinary Study: This is defined as a professional paper in the major field. All required course work must be completed before thesis is started.
5. Written Comprehensive Examination: A comprehensive examination shall be passed by the candidate covering the major and minor fields, and each will be VALID FOR ONE YEAR. Exams will be given each long semester. No part of the written exam may be taken separately. If any section is failed, the entire exam needs to be repeated. If the exam is failed three times, the entire program will need to be repeated.
6. Oral Comprehensive Examination: Oral exams must be completed by mid-November or mid-April.
7. Thesis Defense: Thesis must be successfully defended before the faculty advisory committee for completion of graduate degree program.
8. Undergraduate Courses for Graduate Credit: With the permission of the faculty advisor, up to six (6) credit hours of 4000-level courses, as indicated in the course descriptions, may be taken for graduate credit hours in the entire degree plan. These courses must include extra work over and above regular undergraduate syllabus requirements. Such work shall be prearranged with the course instructor.
9. A Second Master's Degree: Students shall not be permitted to apply the same course credit to more than one master's degree.
The MAIS is an individualized graduate program. A student, upon entering the program, is assigned an MAIS Committee composed of three professors (based on the three disciplines selected by the student for his/her program).
This Committee, in consultation with the student, designs a personal MAIS degree plan tailored to the student's needs, goals, and aspirations. The Chairperson of this Committee (who is the professor from the first area) then serves as the student's advisor.
Comprehensive exams in each of the three areas are normally scheduled one month before graduation (in mid-November and mid-April.) If comprehensive examinations are not passed by the third attempt, the master's program must be repeated.
(Courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or better)
MAJOR CURRICULUM
PSYCHOLOGY 33 SCH
PSYC 5301 Intro to Counseling & Psychotherapy
PSYC 5303 Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy
PSYC 5305 Human Development Across the Life-Span
PSYC 5307 Psychopathology
PSYC 5310 Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling
PSYC 5315 Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSYC 5320 Research Design and Statistics
PSYC 5340 Career Counseling and Development
One course chosen from:
PSYC 5331/PSYC 5355
One course chosen from:
PSYC 5324/PSYC 5325/PSYC 5327/PSYC 5329/
PSYC 5335/PSYC 5338/PSYC 5345
One course chosen from:
PSYC 5324/PSYC 5325/PSYC 5327/PSYC 5329/
PSYC 5331/PSYC 5335/PSYC 5336/PSYC 5338/
PSYC 5345/PSYC 5355
ELECTIVES 6 SCH
Two courses chosen from:
PSYC 5336/SOCI 5301/SOCI 5304/SOCI 5307/
SOCI 5309/SOCI 5310
SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 6 SCH
PSYC 5350 Counseling Practicum
PSYC 5352 Counseling Internship
THESIS 3 SCH
Twenty-seven hours of the Major Curriculum
and successful completion of Written Comprehensive
required prior to enrolling in PSYC 5399
PSYC 5399 Thesis
TOTAL 48 SCH
MAJOR CURRICULUM
ENGLISH 24 SCH
ENGL 5303 Problems in Comparative Literature
ENGL 5307 Problems in American Literature
ENGL 5308 Problems in English Literature
ENGL 5339 History of the English Language
ENGL 5360 Bibliography and Literary Research
Three courses chosen from:
(No more than one course at the 4000-level)
ENGL 4301/ENGL 4309/ENGL 4321/ENGL 4326/ENGL 4335/
ENGL 4338/ENGL 4347/ENGL 4381/ENGL 5301/ENGL 5302/
ENGL 5304/ENGL 5305/ENGL 5306/ENGL 5309/ENGL 5310/
ENGL 5311/ENGL 5313/ENGL 5323/ENGL 5324/ENGL 5347/
ENGL 5350/ENGL 5365
MINOR CURRICULUM1 6 SCH
Two courses from one discipline at least
one of which must be at the 5000-level
THESIS 6 SCH
ENGL 5398 Thesis
ENGL 5399 Thesis
TOTAL 36 SCH
1Select from CRIJ/HIST/PSCI/PSYC/SOCI/SPAN.
No more than six hours at the 4000-level may be applicable to the degree.
MAJOR CURRICULUM
ENGLISH 27 SCH
ENGL 5303 Problems in Comparative Literature
ENGL 5307 Problems in American Literature
ENGL 5308 Problems in English Literature
ENGL 5339 History of the English Language
ENGL 5360 Bibliography and Literary Research
Four courses chosen from:
(No more than one course at the 4000-level)
ENGL 4301/ENGL 4309/ENGL 4321/ENGL 4326/ENGL 4335/
ENGL 4338/ENGL 4347/ENGL 4381/ENGL 5301/ENGL 5302/
ENGL 5304/ENGL 5305/ENGL 5306/ENGL 5309/ENGL 5310/
ENGL 5311/ENGL 5313/ENGL 5323/ENGL 5324/ENGL 5347/
ENGL 5350/ENGL 5365
MINOR CURRICULUM1 9 SCH
Three courses from one discipline at least
two of which must be at the 5000-level
TOTAL 36 SCH
1Select from CRIJ/HIST/PSCI/PSYC/SOCI/SPAN.
No more than six hours at the 4000-level may be applicable to the degree.
MAJOR CURRICULUM
HISTORY1 18 SCH
Six courses chosen from:
HIST 5301 Problems in American History
HIST 5302 The West in American History
HIST 5305 Civil War and Reconstruction
HIST 5307 The Second World War
HIST 5310 Problems in World History
HIST 5320 Problems in Latin American History
HIST 5321 Early 19th Century Mexican History
HIST 5322 Late 19th & 20th Century Mexican History
HIST 5330 Seminar in European History
HIST 5340 Seminar in Asian History
HIST 5350 Seminar in African History
HIST 5360 Seminar in Border History
MINOR CURRICULUM2 6 SCH
Two courses from one discipline at least
one of which must be at the 5000-level
THESIS 6 SCH
HIST 5398 Thesis
HIST 5399 Thesis
TOTAL 30 SCH
1In unusual circumstances a student may take a 4000-level course for graduate credit with the permission of the advisor.
2Select from CRIJ/PSCI/PSYC/SOCI/SPAN.
MAJOR CURRICULUM
HISTORY1 27 SCH
Nine courses chosen from:
HIST 5301 Problems in American History
HIST 5302 The West in American History
HIST 5305 Civil War and Reconstruction
HIST 5307 The Second World War
HIST 5310 Problems in World History
HIST 5320 Problems in Latin American History
HIST 5321 Early 19th Century Mexican History
HIST 5322 Late 19th & 20th Century Mexican History
HIST 5330 Seminar in European History
HIST 5340 Seminar in Asian History
HIST 5350 Seminar in African History
HIST 5360 Seminar in Border History
MINOR CURRICULUM2 9 SCH
Three courses from one discipline at least
two of which must be at the 5000-level
TOTAL 36 SCH
1In unusual circumstances a student may take a 4000-level course for graduate credit with the permission of the advisor.
2Select from CRIJ/PSCI/PSYC/SOCI/SPAN.
MAJOR CURRICULUM
POLITICAL SCIENCE 18 SCH
Six courses chosen from:
(No more than one course at the 4000-level)
PSCI 4308 Latin American Politics: South America
PSCI 4309 Latin American Government and Politics:
Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
PSCI 4320 The Political System of the United States of America
PSCI 5301 Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 5303 Seminar in United States Government
PSCI 5308 The Presidency
PSCI 5330 Seminar in Political Philosophy
PSCI 5340 Comparative Politics
PSCI 5345 Government and Politics in the Middle East
PSCI 5360 American Foreign Policy
PSCI 5368 Seminar in International Politics
PSCI 5372 Seminar in International Law and Organizations
PSCI 5373 Advanced Seminar in Latin American Politics
PSCI 5375 Advanced Seminar in Public Administration
PSCI 5382 Public Policy Development
PSCI 5385 Political Science Internship
PSCI 5390 Special Problems in Political Science
MINOR CURRICULUM1 6 SCH
Two courses from one discipline
both must be at the 5000-level
THESIS 6 SCH
Twenty-four hours must be completed prior to Thesis
PSCI 5398 Thesis
PSCI 5399 Thesis
TOTAL 30 SCH
1Select from CRIJ/HIST/PSYC/SOCI/ENGL/SPAN
MAJOR CURRICULUM
POLITICAL SCIENCE 27 SCH
Nine courses chosen from:
(No more than one course at the 4000-level)
PSCI 4308 Latin American Politics: South America
PSCI 4309 Latin American Government and Politics:
Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
PSCI 4320 The Political System of the United States of America
PSCI 5301 Research Methods in Political Science*
PSCI 5303 Seminar in United States Government
PSCI 5308 The Presidency
PSCI 5330 Seminar in Political Philosophy
PSCI 5340 Comparative Politics
PSCI 5345 Government and Politics in the Middle East
PSCI 5360 American Foreign Policy
PSCI 5368 Seminar in International Politics
PSCI 5372 Seminar in International Law and Organizations
PSCI 5373 Advanced Seminar in Latin American Politics
PSCI 5375 Advanced Seminar in Public Administration
PSCI 5382 Public Policy Development
PSCI 5385 Political Science Internship
PSCI 5390 Special Problems in Political Science
PSCI 5395 Professional Paper*
MINOR CURRICULUM1 9 SCH
Three courses from one discipline at least
two of which must be at the 5000-level
TOTAL 36 SCH
*All students in the Master's Program are required to complete these courses.
1Select from CRIJ/HIST/PSYC/SOCI/ENGL/SPAN
No more than six hours at the 4000-level may be applicable to the degree.
MAJOR CURRICULUM*
SOCIOLOGY 24 SCH
SOCI 5301 Topics in Contemporary Social Problems
SOCI 5302 Social Science Research Methods
SOCI 5303 Seminar in Sociological Theory
SOCI 5307 American Society
SOCI 5310 Topics in Social Differentiation
Three courses chosen from:
(No more than one course at the 4000-level)
SOCI 4305/SOCI 4310/SOCI 4311/SOCI 4316/SOCI 4317/
SOCI 43201/SOCI 4325/SOCI 4340/SOCI 4365/SOCI 4370/
SOCI 4375/SOCI 5301/SOCI 5304/SOCI 5305/SOCI 5306/
SOCI 5309/SOCI 5310/SOCI 5312/SOCI 5340
MINOR CURRICULUM2 6 SCH
Two courses from one discipline at least
one of which must be at the 5000-level
THESIS 6 SCH
Thirty hours must be completed prior to
enrollment in SOCI 5398 or SOCI 5399
SOCI 5398 Thesis
SOCI 5399 Thesis
TOTAL 36 SCH
*Courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or better.
1SOCI 4320 is interchangeable with CRIJ 4320. Student may select either course.
2Select from CRIJ/HIST/PSCI/PSYC/SPAN.
No more than six hours at the 4000-level may be applicable to the degree.
MAJOR CURRICULUM*
SOCIOLOGY 27 SCH
SOCI 5301 Topics in Contemporary Social Problems
SOCI 5302 Social Science Research Methods
SOCI 5303 Seminar in Sociological Theory
SOCI 5304 Topics in Social Organization
SOCI 5307 American Society
SOCI 5310 Topics in Social Differentiation
Three courses chosen from:
(No more than one course at the 4000-level)
SOCI 4305/SOCI 4310/SOCI 4311/SOCI 4316/SOCI 4317/
SOCI 43201/SOCI 4325/SOCI 4340/SOCI 4365/SOCI 4370/
SOCI 4375/SOCI 5301/SOCI 5304/SOCI 5305/SOCI 5306/
SOCI 5309/SOCI 5310/SOCI 5312/SOCI 5340
MINOR CURRICULUM2 9 SCH
Three courses from one discipline at least
two of which must be at the 5000-level
TOTAL 36 SCH
*Courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or better.
1SOCI 4320 is interchangeable with CRIJ 4320. Student may select either course.
2Select from CRIJ/HIST/PSCI/PSYC/SPAN.
No more than six hours at the 4000-level may be applicable to the degree.
The MAIS degree plan is designed by a MAIS Committee in consultation with the student. Students may choose their specialization and areas of concentration from disciplines in the College of Arts and Humanities, and the College of Science and Technology. Students should contact the department in which they are specializing.
First Area 15
Second Area 9
Third Area 6
MAIS 5398 Thesis 3
MAIS 5399 Thesis 3
TOTAL 36 SCH
First Area 15
Choose from the following options:
Second Area 9
Third Area 9
OR
Second Area 12
Third Area 6
MAIS 5397 Individualized Interdisciplinary Study 3
TOTAL 36 SCH
MAJOR CURRICULUM
CRIMINAL JUSTICE 21 SCH
Seven courses chosen from:
(No more than one course at the 4000-level)
CRIJ 4305 Police Personnel Management
CRIJ 4310 Seminar on Police Problems
CRIJ 4315 Mental Health Issues in Criminal Justice
CRIJ 4320 Women and Criminal Justice
CRIJ 4325 Environment Crime and Justice
CRIJ 4330 International Terrorism
CRIJ 4335 Truth Production in Criminal Justice
CRIJ 4340 Special Issues in Criminal Justice
CRIJ 5301 Advanced Seminar on the CJ System
CRIJ 5305 Seminar on the Admin of Criminal Justice
CRIJ 5310 Seminar on TX-Mexico Border Crime & CJ
CRIJ 5315 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRIJ 5320 Grad Seminar in Criminal Justice Research
CRIJ 5325 Seminar in Corrections
CRIJ 5330 Seminar in Criminological Theory
CRIJ 5335 Crime in Literature
CRIJ 5340 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
CRIJ 5345 Critical Issues in Criminal Justice Policy
MINOR CURRICULUM1 9 SCH
Three courses from one discipline at least
two of which must be at the 5000-level
THESIS 6 SCH
Twenty-four hours must be completed prior to Thesis
CRIJ 5398 Thesis
CRIJ 5399 Thesis
TOTAL 36 SCH
1Select from HIST/PSCI/PSYC/SOCI/SPAN.
No more than six hours at the 4000-level may be applicable to the degree.
MAJOR CURRICULUM
CRIMINAL JUSTICE 27 SCH
Eight courses chosen from:
(No more than one course at the 4000-level)
CRIJ 4305 Police Personnel Management
CRIJ 4310 Seminar on Police Problems
CRIJ 4315 Mental Health Issues in Criminal Justice
CRIJ 4320 Women and Criminal Justice
CRIJ 4325 Environment Crime and Justice
CRIJ 4330 International Terrorism
CRIJ 4335 Truth Production in Criminal Justice
CRIJ 4340 Special Issues in Criminal Justice
CRIJ 5301 Advanced Seminar on the CJ System
CRIJ 5305 Seminar on the Admin of Criminal Justice
CRIJ 5310 Seminar on TX-Mexico Border Crime & CJ
CRIJ 5315 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRIJ 5320 Grad Seminar in Criminal Justice Research
CRIJ 5325 Seminar in Corrections
CRIJ 5330 Seminar in Criminological Theory
CRIJ 5335 Crime in Literature
CRIJ 5340 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
CRIJ 5345 Critical Issues in Criminal Justice Policy
Additional Required Course
CRIJ 5397 Advanced Qualitative Research Method
MINOR CURRICULUM1 9 SCH
Three courses from one discipline at least
two of which must be at the 5000-level
TOTAL 36 SCH
1Select from HIST/PSCI/PSYC/SOCI/SPAN.
No more than six hours at the 4000-level may be applicable to the degree.