Agriculture & Life Sciences
Change of Major Information
Requirements to Change Major to Agricultural Business (AGBU)
- Must have a 3.25 GPA overall at the time of application.
- Minimum of 12 graded hours at A&M
- Must have completed MATH 140 and MATH 142 (or equivalents); Student must have a minimum of C or higher in each class. If courses are completed at TAMU, student must have a minimum of a B in one MATH and a C in the other MATH. If completed at another institution, student must have a B in both MATH courses.
- Must complete at least 6 hours from the following list of courses:
- AGBU – AGEC 105, ACCT 229, ACCT 230, ECON 202, ECON 203 (C or Higher)
- Student must have a minimum of a C or higher in each class. If courses are completed at TAMU, student must have a minimum of a B in one qualifying course and a C in the other qualifying course. If completed at other institution, student must have a B in both qualifying courses.
- Additional Requirements
- Admission is competitive and a 3.25 is a minimum. Meeting the requirements alone will not guarentee acceptance.
- Essay must demonstrate why student would like an AGBU degree.
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Requirements to Change Major to Agricultural Economics (AGEC)
- Must have a 2.75 GPA overall at the time of application.
- At least 12 graded hours at A&M
- Must have completed MATH 140 and MATH 142 (or equivalents). Student must have a minimum of C or higher in each class. If courses are completed at TAMU, student must have a minimum of a B in one MATH and a C in the other MATH. If completed at another institution, student must have a B in both MATH courses.
- Must complete at least 6 hours from the following list of courses:
- AGEC 105, ACCT 209 or 229, ACCT 210 or 230, ECON 202, ECON 203
- Student must have a minimum of a C or higher in each class. If courses are completed at TAMU, student must have a minimum of a B in one qualifying course and a C in the other qualifying course. If completed at other institution, student must have a B in both qualifying courses.
- Additional Requirements
- Essay must demonstrate why student would like an AGEC degree.
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Requirements to Change Major to Agricultural Communication and Journalism (AGCJ)
- Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed less than 90 hours.
- Less than 45 hours: Must complete at least 21 hours of core curriculum including 1 core MATH, AGCJ 105 and a 3-hour Agriculture & Life Sciences course.
- 45 – 74 hours: Must complete all core curriculum.
- Must include in the change of major essay an interest and experience in Communication and Journalism.
Agricultural Communications and Journalism Program Information
Requirements to Change Major ro Agricultural Leadership (ALED)
- Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have a minimum of 24 hours completed but less than 90 total hours.
- Less than 45 hours: must complete at least 21 hours of core curriculum including 1 core MATH, ALED 202 and a 3-hour Agriculture & Life Sciences course.
- 45 hours or more: Must complete ALL core curriculum at time of application.
- Complete the application and answer essay.
- Must complete or currently enrolled in ALED 202.
- Must include in the change of major essay an interest and experience in leadership, agriculture and one (possible) university approved minor.
Requirements to Change Major to Agricultural Education (AGED)
- Must have a 2.75 GPA at time of application.
- Must have less than 90 hours completed.
- Must maintain a 2.75 to remain in major.
- Less than 45 hours: must complete majority of core curriculum including 1 core MATH at time of application.
- 45 hours or more: Must complete ALL core curriculum at time of application.
Requirements to Change Major to Agriculture Systems Management (AGSM)
- Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed: MATH 140, CHEM 119 & either ACCT 209 OR ECON 202.
- Preferred Completion: ACCT 209 or ECON 202, MATH 142, PHYS 201(or equivalents) with B’s or better
- Additional Requirements
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Students who have completed most of the required and preferred coursework have a better chance of admission consideration. It is preferred to have B’s or better in the listed coursework, although a C is accepted for course completion.
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Additional classes successfully completed for AGSM, such as AGSM 201 and 301 or other business-related classes (ECON 203, ACCT 210, etc) can boost your application for review.
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Requirements to Change Major to Animal Science - Production Industry Option (ANSC-PIN)
- Must have a 2.75 GPA at the time of application.
- Have completed ANSC 107/108 & CHEM 119 with a B or better.
- BIOL 111, MATH 140, MATH 142 are highly preferred.
- No more than 75 completed hours
- Additional Requirements:
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Application is to a specific degree option. Changes of degree track is not permitted after student is admitted to ANSC.
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Requirements to Change Major to Animal Science - Science Option (ANSC-ANS)
- Must have a 2.75 GPA at the time of application.
- Have completed ANSC 107/108 & CHEM 119 with a B or better.
- MATH 140, MATH 142, CHEM 120 and BIOL 111 are highly preferred with B's or better.
- No more than 75 completed hours
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Application is to a specific degree option. Change of degree track is not permitted after student is admitted to ANSC.
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Requirements to Change Major to Bioenvironmental Sciences (BESC)
- Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed BIOL 111 or CHEM 119
- Prefer BIOL 112, CHEM 120 and BESC 201
- Must include an interest in Bioenvironmental Sciences in the change of major essay.
Requirements to Change Major to Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAEN)
- Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117 or BIOL 111, & PHYS 206 with B or better.
- Prefer PHYS 207 with a B or better.
- Applications for change of curriculum are considered when the required coursework is complete. Students seeking a change of curriculum from another engineering major should also have PHYS 226 and PHYS 227 completed with B’s or better. Additional coursework towards engineering may enhance a prospective student’s application if they have lower than B averages in all courses.
- Minimum 2.75 GPA math/science coursework for competitive review.
Requirements to Change Major to Biochemistry and Genetics (BICH AND GENE)
- Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application.
- Minimum of 12 graded hours at TAMU
- Must have BIOL 111 with a C or better.
- Must have CHEM 119 and MATH 151 or 171 with a B or better.
- Preferred Coursework:BIOL 112 (C or better), CHEM 120 (B or better) & MATH 152 or 172 (B or better)
- 95 hour cap
Requirements to Change Major to Ecology and Conservation Biology (ECCB)
- Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed at least one full semester (12 graded credit hours) at TAMU.
- Students with more than 70 credit hours should have completed course work that closely adheres to the program curriculum
- Students must submit a one-page typed essay with Change of Curriculum Application, explaining why want to major in ECCB and how they plan to use degree in regard to their career.
- Ecoinformatics Track: Must have completed:
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BIOL 111 (C or better)
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BIOL 112 (C or better)
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Two courses completed from: MATH 140, MATH 142 and/or CHEM 119
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Student must complete at least one MATH course to be eligible to change majors.
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Ecology & Conservation Biology Track: Must have completed:
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BIOL 111 (C or better)
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BIOL 112 (C or better)
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Two courses completed from: MATH 140, MATH 142 and/or CHEM 119
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Student must complete at least one MATH course to be eligible to change majors.
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Forest Resources Track: Must have completed:
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BIOL 111 (C or better)
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BIOL 112 (C or better)
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Two courses completed from: MATH 140, MATH 142 and/or CHEM 119
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Student must complete at least one MATH course to be eligible to change majors.
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Vertebrate Zoology Track: Must have completed:
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BIOL 111 (C or better)
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BIOL 112 (C or better)
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Two courses completed from: MATH 140, MATH 142 and/or CHEM 119
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Student must complete at least one MATH course to be eligible to change majors.
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Teaching Track (NEW) Must have completed:
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BIOL 111 (C or better)
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BIOL 112 (C or better)
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Two courses completed from: MATH 140, MATH 142 and/or CHEM 119
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Student must complete at least one MATH course to be eligible to change majors.
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Requirements to Change Major to Entomology (ENTO)
- Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed at least one semester (12 graded credit hours) at TAMU
- Must have completed ENTO 201 or 208/209 or 210, at least one core math (math 140 recommended), BIOL 111 or BIOL 112
- Students with more than 90 credit hours should have completed course work that closely adheres to the ENTO curriculum (CHEM 119, CHEM 120, BIOL 111, 112, MATH 140, 142 and university core curriculum requirements)
- Students must submit a one-page typed essay with Change of Curriculum Application, explaining why want to major in ENTO and how they plan to use degree regarding career.
Requirements to Change Major to Financial Planning (FINP)
- Must have a 3.25 GPA overall at the time of application.
- At least 12 graded hours at A&M
- Must have completed MATH 140 and MATH 142 (or equivalents); Student must have a minimum of C or higher in each class. If courses are completed at TAMU, student must have a minimum of a B in one MATH and a C in the other MATH. If completed at another institution, student must have a B in both MATH courses.
- Must complete at least 2 courses from the following list of courses:
- AGEC – AGEC 105, ACCT 209 or 229, ACCT 210 or 230, ECON 202, ECON 203 (C or Higher)
- Minimum GPA of 3.25 in both overall TAMU coursework and in all required coursework listed above.
- Student must have a minimum of a C or higher in each class. If courses are completed at TAMU, student must have a minimum of a B in one qualifying course and a C in the other qualifying course. If completed at other institution, student must have a B in both qualifying courses.
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher on any FINP Coursework Completed at TAMU.
- Essay must demonstrate why student would like an FINP degree.
Requirements to Change Major to Forensics & Investigative Science - Pre-Law Emphasis (FIVS-LWE)
- Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed one semester at TAMU
- FIVS 205
- Two science courses completed (listed below)
- One core MATH (listed below)
Over 65 hours
- At least two completed semesters at TAMU
- All Law Emphasis Required coursework must be completed at the time of application.
- Must have a C or better on all degree applicable coursework.
- Students who have greater than 65 total credit hours or more are at a disadvantage for admission.
Pre- Law Emphasis Required coursework:
MATH 140 or Math 151 & 142 or Math 152
BIOL 111 & 112
CHEM 119
CHEM 227 or CHEM 222
ENGL/COMM core elective (TAMU Catalog for appropriate courses)
FIVS 205 (preferred)
*C's or better
Forensics & Investigative Science - Pre-Law Emphasis Program Information
Requirements to Change Major to Forensics & Investigative Science - Science Emphasis (FIVS-SCE)
- Must have a 3.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed two semesters at TAMU.
- FIVS 205, CHEM 119 & CHEM 120 with C's or better
- Two additional science courses completed (listed below)
- Two additional courses completed (listed below)
- 3.00 on all degree applicable coursework with no grade of D, F or U
65+ hours
- Must have completed two semesters at TAMU
- All Science emphasis required coursework must be completed at the time of application.
- 3.00 on all degree applicable coursework with no grade of D, F, or U
- Students who have above 65 total credit hours or more are at a disadvantage for admission.
Science Emphasis Required coursework:
MATH 140 & 142
BIOL 111 & 112
CHEM 119 & CHEM 120
CHEM 227/237
CHEM 228/238
PHYS 201 & PHYS 202
ENGL/COMM core elective (TAMU Catalog for appropriate courses)
*C's or better
Forensics & Investigative Science - Science Emphasis Program Information
Requirements to Change Major ro Food Science and Technology (FSTC)
- Must have a 2.25 GPA at the time of application.
- Minimum of 12 graded hours at A&M
- No more than 70 completed hours
- Must have CHEM 119 & CHEM 120 completed with Cs or better.
- Prefer completion of MATH 140 & MATH 142, BIOL 111 and PHYS 201 with Cs or better
Requirements to Change Major to Horticulture (HORT)
- Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Minimum of 12 graded hours at A&M
- Must have completed either BIOL 101 or 111 or CHEM 119 or MATH (core) or STAT 201 or HORT course
- Preferred completed courses: BIOL 101 or 111, CHEM 119, MATH (core) or STAT 201, HORT 201 & HORT 203
- Must include an interest in Horticulture in the change of major essay.
- Change of major information
Requirements to Change Major to Nutritional Science - Didactic (NUTR-DPD)
Eligibility Requirements in Addition to DPD Orientation
If the student is in GEST wanting to be in the Nutrition major, first they will come in as Human Health in Nutrition and once they meet all the requirements for DPD and attend the mandatory DPD meeting their option will be switched.
- >3.0 GPR at Texas A&M University by the end of this semester
- Completed the following courses by the end of this semester
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NUTR 203 and 210 with a grade of “B” or better
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CHEM 119 and CHEM 120 with a grade of “C” or better
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Additionally, must:
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Have and maintain a grade of “B” or better in all nutrition (NUTR) courses
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Have and maintain a grade of “C” or better on all-non nutrition courses listed in DPD course requirements
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Maintain 3.0 GPR
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Visit with NUTR if you have additional questions about this specific program.
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Requirements to Change Major to Nutritional Science - General Nutrition (NUTR-GENERAL) and Human Health (NUTR-HUMAN HEALTH)
- Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application.
- Minimum of 12 graded hours at A&M
- Must have CHEM 119 & CHEM 120 with Cs or better.
- Prefer completion of BIOL 111, BIOL 112, MATH 140 and MATH 142 with Cs or better
- No more than 70 hours completed.
Nutritional Science - General Nutrition and Human Health Program Information
Requirements to Change Major to Plant and Environmental Soil Science (PSSC)
- Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Complete one course from: BIOL 101, 111 or CHEM 119
- Or MATH prefix core
- Or Completed SCSC course (preferred SCSC 205 or SCSC 301 for the Soil and Water Emphasis)
- It is preferred to have completed: BIOL 101 or 11, CHEM 119, MATH prefix core & SCSC 205 and SCSC 301 (Soil & Water Emphasis)
- Description of Interest in plant and environmental soil science in the change of major essay
Change of Curriculum Information:
Requirements to Change Major to Poultry Science (POSC)
- Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- No more than 75 completed hours
- Must have POSC 201 completed with a C or better.
- Preferred completion a core MATH, BIOL 111 and CHEM 119
- Attend a change of major meeting with Poultry Science Advisor
Requirements to Change Major to Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management (RWFM)
- Must have a 2.50 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed at least one full semester (12 graded credit hours) at TAMU.
- Students with more than 70 credit hours should have completed course work that closely adheres to the program curriculum.
- Students must submit a one-page typed essay with change of major application, explaining why you would want to major in RWFM and how the specific track can be used regarding career interest.
- Aquaculture & Fish Management: Must have completed:
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MATH 140 & MATH 142
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BIOL 111 or BIOL 107 (C or better)
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Either BIOL 112 or ECCB 205/215 (C or better)
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Natural Resource Management Policy: Must have completed:
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MATH 140 & MATH 142
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BIOL 111 or BIOL 107 (C or better)
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Either BIOL 112 or ECCB 205/215 (C or better)
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MATH 140 & MATH 142
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BIOL 111 or BIOL 107 (C or better)
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Either BIOL 112 or ECCB 205/215 (C or better)
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MATH 140 & MATH 142
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BIOL 111 (C or better)
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Either ECCB 205/215 or BIOL 112 (C or better)
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Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management Program Information
Requirements to Change Major to Event, Tourism and Recreation Management (BS-HMGT-ETM)
- Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed or be enrolled in HMGT 201
- Must submit an essay on the change of major application answering the following questions:
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What is your passion?
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How did you get this passion?
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What are your career goals?
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How can HMGT degree with a track in Event, Tourism and Recreation help you reach those goals?
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Event, Tourism and Recreation Management Program Information
Requirements to Change Major to Hospitality and Hotel Management (BS-HMGT-HMG)
- Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed or be enrolled in HMGT 201
- Must submit an essay on the change of major application answering the following questions.
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What is your passion?
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How did you get this passion?
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What are your career goals?
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How can HMGT degree with a track in Hospitality and Hotel Management help you reach those goals?
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Requirements to Change Major to Business Hospitality (BS-HMGT-BHO)
- Must have a 2.75 GPA at the time of application.
- Must have completed or be enrolled in HMGT 201
- Must have completed MATH 140 & MATH 142 with a grade of a B or higher
- New Required Courses with a grade of B or higher : ACCT 229 and AGEC 105 or ECON 202 or ECON 203
- Must submit an essay on the change of major application answering the following questions.
- What is your passion?
- How did you get this passion?
- What are your career goals?
- How can an HMGT degree with a track in Business Hospitality help you reach those goals?
Requirements to Change Major to Turf Grass Science (TGSC)
- Must have a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Completed either BIOL 101, 111 or CHEM 119
- Or MATH prefix core
- Or Completed SCSC course (preferred SCSC 205 or SCSC 302)
- Preferred completed coursework: BIOL 101 or 11, CHEM 119, MATH prefix core & SCSC 205 and SCSC 302
- Description of Interest in turfgrass science in the change of major essay