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TAMIU Weather Update 2025-01-17 15:26:00
Due to the threat of severe winter weather, TAMIU will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
  • Offices closed Monday, Jan. 20 (MLK Day)
  • Offices closed & classes cancelled Tuesday, Jan. 21
  • Regular office hours resume Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 8 a.m.
Stay safe and warm! Follow updates on SafeZone, and official TAMIU email, social media, and website updates. In case of emergency, contact TAMIU Campus Police at (956) 326-2100. Late Registration continues through Jan. 27: go.tamiu.edu/registration

Combined BA/MA, BS/MS Degree

Total Hours: 9 Credit Hours of Graduate Coursework

Applicable Undergraduate Majors: Communication, English, Criminal Justice, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology


Program Description: Undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences may take up to 9 hours of Graduate coursework if accepted into the BA/MA, BS/MS program. All program admission requirements must be met during junior year. Accepted students will begin taking Graduate courses during their last year of Undergrad and are required to maintain a overall "B" in their Graduate coursework.

Interested BA/MA, BS/MS students must still begin the process by submitting a Graduate School application online via ApplyTexas.

Program Requirements:

  • Junior-standing
  • Overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Field GPA of at least 3.5 (or 3.25 for Mathematics)
  • Must be pursuing one of the above mentioned Applicable Undergraduate majors
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation (1 from Faculty Advisor & 1 from Faculty Member)

Visit our Catalog for more information about maintaining 'Good Standing' within the BA/MA, BS/MS program.


Graduate School Contact:
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center 223
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
Phone: 956.326.3020
Email: graduateschool@tamiu.edu