Undergraduate
Purpose of the Catalog
This catalog is the official bulletin of Texas A&M University-San Antonio for the 2024-2025 academic year, in which are published the record of the year closing, the announcements for the coming year and the official administrative procedures which will be in effect during the coming year. Fees and administrative procedures (except standards and requirements for degrees) are, however, subject to change. This catalog may be viewed online at http://www.tamusa.edu under the “Academics” tab.
The courses of instruction announced herein are those that are available for offering during the sessions of August 2024-August 2025. Courses to be offered during any one semester or summer term are posted in JagWire system prior to registration for a particular semester or term. To meet evolving needs, the University does reserve the right to make changes in courses and to offer only those for which a sufficient number of students register.
The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student, faculty or staff member of Texas A&M University-San Antonio or The Texas A&M University System. This catalog is for informational purposes only. The university reserves the right to change or alter any statement herein without prior notice. This catalog should not be interpreted to allow a student that begins their education under the catalog to continue the program under the provisions in the catalog.
Accreditations, Certifications, and Approved Programs
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Texas A&M University-San Antonio also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Texas A&M University-San Antonio may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
College of Education and Human Development - Teacher/Education Certification accredited by the Texas State Board of Education Certification - Graduate-level Counseling programs (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling and Guidance: School Counseling, and Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling) accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
College of Business - The undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
Student Academic Responsibilities
Students are expected to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the regulations of the University, to accept responsibilities for course requirements for their degrees, and to make inquiries in case of doubt. It shall not be the University's responsibility should complications arise because of failure to follow regulations and requirements. Regulations will not be waived nor exceptions to requirements made on a plea of ignorance. Students, therefore, should become familiar with all of the information related to their program of study contained in the on-line university catalog.
Personal announcements sent to students through A&M-San Antonio’s e-mail are the official means of communicating course and university business with students–not the U.S. Mail and not other e-mail addresses. Students must check their A&M-San Antonio e-mail accounts regularly, if not daily. Not having seen an important A&M-San Antonio e-mail message from a faculty member, chair, dean or other University administrator is not accepted as an excuse for failure to take important action.
Campus safety is a high priority at A&M-San Antonio as we ensure the safety of all our students, faculty and staff. JagE Alert is the A&M-San Antonio comprehensive Emergency Notification System. Through this single site, students and employees can update their emergency contact information, see delivery statistics of previous emergency messages and access additional A&M-San Antonio emergency management resources. The JagE Alert address is http://www.tamusa.edu/upd/emergencynotifications/index.html.
Equal Opportunity Policy
In compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Executive Order 11246, Texas A&M University-San Antonio is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. A&M-San Antonio does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to its programs.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin or disability in any personnel action. This University will not enter knowingly into contractual agreements for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
University Assessment
Students enrolled at Texas A&M University-San Antonio are required to participate in University assessment activities for the evaluation and improvement of University programs and curricula.
History
Texas A&M University-San Antonio was created in 2000 to address an educational need in south San Antonio. The Texas Legislature asked The Texas A&M University System to establish a center that would offer junior- and senior-level courses in south San Antonio, an area that has been historically underserved in terms of higher education. The University, then known as Texas A&M University-Kingsville System Center-San Antonio, was approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in January 2000. On May 23, 2009, Gov. Rick Perry signed Senate Bill 629 that created Texas A&M University-San Antonio as a stand-alone university.
Main Campus Location
Situated in San Antonio’s South Side, Texas A&M University-San Antonio serves an area comprising the greater San Antonio and Bexar County region and the surrounding South Texas counties. San Antonio, the county seat of Bexar County, is a city of approximately 1,330,000. Texas A&M University-San Antonio is located on approximately 700 acres southeast of the intersection of Loop 410 and S. Zarzamora. The address is:
One University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224
Mission of the University
As a proud Hispanic-Serving and Military-Embracing Institution with a predominantly first-generation student population, Texas A&M University-San Antonio transforms lives and our community by delivering a quality higher education experience that is accessible and inclusive, and by empowering students for academic success, rewarding careers, and engaged global citizenship.
Vision
Texas A&M University-San Antonio will be a rising doctoral-granting university with a robust research portfolio, a national reputation for fostering equitable learning experiences and outcomes, and increasing influence as a catalyst for social, cultural, and economic impact.