Graduate Program Admission and Requirements

Maybe you’re a working professional, ready to take the next step. Or, you desire to deepen your expertise, grow as a leader, or just keep learning. Whatever your goals, Texas A&M Texarkana offers graduate programs designed for you.

Choose from 100% online, hybrid, or flexible face-to-face degree plans. You don’t have to pause your priorities to move forward.

At A&M Texarkana, we also believe your ambitions should be attainable. As a graduate student, you’re eligible for scholarships and financial aid, so you can invest in your future with confidence.

With many advanced degree options, flexibility to fit your lifestyle, and support from a growing Texas A&M University System campus, A&M Texarkana is ready to help you soar from application to graduation.

Graduate admission to Texas A&M University Texarkana is open to all qualified applicants. Click the button below to get started!

Please answer all application questions accurately and completely. Admission granted based on incorrect or omitted information that would make you ineligible is invalid.

Your eligibility for admission is determined by your completed application, official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities, and any required supporting documents.

Standard Graduate Admission Requirements

All applicants must:

Meet the minimum GPA requirement for their program (see chart below).
Submit official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.
Complete an online application.
Submit any program-specific materials identified below.

Note:

Programs classified as clinical, healthcare, or licensure-based may have secondary admission requirements, including but not limited to federal background checks, professional licensure verification, or certification documentation.
Texas A&M University Texarkana reserves the right to rescind an admission decision if an applicant fails to meet any secondary or program-specific admission requirement, or if new information arises that disqualifies the applicant from participation in required clinical or professional placements.

Application Process

Apply to your program of study. Once your application is received and processed, you will receive information explaining how to login to your account and view your checklist to find out if you need to submit any additional documents. If you need to submit documents, please send them via email to graduateadmissions@tamut.edu.

Once all items are received your application packet will be sent to the appropriate Graduate Program Coordinator for review. If your program requires an interview, you will be contacted for this after this step.

The Graduate Program Coordinator will give their admission response to the Office of Graduate Studies, and you will receive your Admission Decision Letter. If admitted, you will then be able to register for classes through your Web for Students Account.

Check Your Application Status

After submitting your application, you can return to your application portal at any time to check your admission status, review outstanding admissions requirements, and upload required documents.
To access your application dashboard, return to the same portal where you originally submitted your application and log in using the email address and password you created when applying.
Your application dashboard will display your current admission status:

In Review: Your application is currently being processed or evaluated.
Accepted Graduate: You have been admitted to your graduate program.
Not Admitted: You have not been admitted to your graduate program.

Submitting Missing Documents

Your application dashboard includes a checklist of admission requirements, allowing you to identify any missing or outstanding documents. Required documents can be uploaded directly through your application portal, eliminating the need to email documents separately.

We encourage you to check your application dashboard regularly for updates and to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

Appeal for Graduate Admissions

If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirements for your graduate program and are denied admission, you may request an Appeal for Admission.

The appeal process allows you to provide additional information about your academic background, professional experience, and readiness for graduate study

How to Appeal

Complete the Appeal for Admission form through DocuSign and provide the following documents:

Letter of Intent: Explain your academic goals, professional experience, and reasons for pursuing graduate study.
Résumé or CV: Highlight your education, work experience, and relevant accomplishments.

All required official transcripts must also be on file.

Your appeal will be reviewed by the academic program, which will consider your qualifications, experience, and potential for success.

Graduate Admissions will notify you of the decision.

Approved: You will be granted full admission to your graduate program.
Denied: You may reapply in a future term or explore another graduate program for which you meet the admission requirements.

Please Note: Submission of an appeal does not guarantee admission. We encourage you to submit your appeal as early as possible to allow time for review before your intended semester.

Graduate Program Admission Requirements

NOTE: Graduate Programs differ with required documentation. Be sure to check with your advisor for further instruction.

Degree: M.S.

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: Completion of required accounting prerequisites with grade C or higher.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in accounting OR a bachelor's degree in any area and the following accounting courses:

ACCT 321 Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 322 Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 324 Individual Tax
ACCT 429 Accounting Systems
ACCT 427 Auditing
ACCT 422 Advanced
ACCT 2301 and ACCT 2302 or ACCT 526

Minimum GPA: 2.7 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: Successful application through educator preparation program.

Successful application through educator preparation program.
Minimum of 12 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area, or 15 semester credit hours for mathematics or science at or above Grade 7;
Passing score on the appropriate TExES examination if content-area hours are not documented or if pursuing science at or above Grade 7.
Interview with program faculty

Degree: MBA

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: Program requirements are subject to change.

Degree: M.S.

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: None

Degree: M.A.

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH) or GRE/MAT at 50th percentile

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: Two professional or academic references required.

Degree: M.S.

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: None

Degree: M.S.

Minimum GPA: 3.0 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: Three professional references and interview required.

Minimum GPA: 3.0 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information:

Leadership experience statement; completed graduate degree. Application through educator preparation program is not required unless pursuing Superintendent Certification.

Minimum GPA: 3.0 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information:

Successful application through educator preparation program.
Current standard teaching certificate required.
Teacher Service Record signed by an administrator or their representative that shows your years of creditable experience.
If your state does not use Teacher Service Records, you may submit a letter that includes
1. Years worked
2. School where employed
3. Position held (Must be on district letterhead, Signed by an administrator or their representative)
The application it will ask to upload a 3-5 minute video addressing all three questions below:
1. Describe a significant challenge you have faced in your educational journey. How did you respond, and what did you learn from the experience?
2. Describe a time when you worked with a group or team that was not functioning effectively. What role did you play, and what did you do to help the group move forward?
3. Describe a time when you recognized that a student, group, school, or organization needed additional support or positive change. What did you do to address the issue, and what was the outcome?

Degree: M.S.

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Degree: M.S.N.

Minimum GPA: 3.0 (Last 60 SCH only)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information:

One (1) year experience as a registered nurse (RN).
Resume/CV
A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an institution of higher education that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and either the NLNAC or the CCNE
Current, unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in the State of Texas, current compact license, or licensed in the state where practicums will occur.
Two (2) professional/academic contact information listed
FBI criminal background check (by end of first semester)
Immunizations, CPR certification, negative drug screen, and personal health insurance (by first semester)

Degree: M.H.A

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information:

Current Resume
2 professional references of support from supervisors or professional mentors
Submit one 3–5 minute video addressing all three questions below:
1. What inspired your interest in healthcare administration, and what experiences (personal, academic, or professional) have influenced your decision to pursue an M.H.A., and why here at A&M Texarkana?
2. What are your long-term professional goals, and how do you envision the M.H.A. program contributing to achieving these goals?
3. How do you plan to contribute to the M.H.A. program community at Texas A&M University Texarkana and the broader field of healthcare administration?

Degree: M.S.

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: None

Degree: M.S.

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: None

Degree: M.Ed.

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: Active or recognized teacher certification required.

Degree: M.S.

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: None

Degree: DPT

Minimum GPA: 3.4 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: PTCAS Application System found at PTCAS | Applicant Login Page Section.

Degree: Certification (Non-Degree)

Minimum GPA: 3.0 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: Degree-seeking students must be admitted to the M.Ed. in Education Leadership with Principal Certification; non-degree-seeking students must be admitted to the University and have a previously conferred master’s degree.

Principal reference/contact information required
Successful application through the educator preparation program.
Current standard teaching certificate required
Standard Principal Certificate requirements include completion of the Principal Certification Program, passing the appropriate TExES examination, holding a master’s degree from an accredited institution, holding a valid classroom teaching certificate or TEA-recognized certificate, and having at least two years of creditable teaching experience in a public school district as documented by the Teacher Service Record.
The student will be required to upload a 3-5 minute video addressing all three questions below.
1. Describe a significant challenge you have faced in your educational journey. How did you respond, and what did you learn from the experience?
2. Describe a time when you worked with a group or team that was not functioning effectively. What role did you play, and what did you do to help the group move forward?
3. Describe a time when you recognized that a student, group, school, or organization needed additional support or positive change. What did you do to address the issue, and what was the outcome?

Please use specific examples, focus on your role and actions, and make sure you can be clearly seen and heard. Professional video quality or editing is not required.

Degree: M.S.

Minimum GPA: 3.0 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field.

Degree: M.S.N.

Minimum GPA: 3.0 (Last 60 SCH only)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information:

One (1) year experience as a registered nurse (RN).
Resume/CV
A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an institution of higher education that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and either the NLNAC or the CCNE.
Current, unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in the State of Texas, current compact license, or licensed in the state where practicums will occur.
Two (2) professional/academic contact information listed
FBI criminal background check (by end of first semester)
Immunizations, CPR certification, negative drug screen, and personal health insurance (by first semester)

Degree: M.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: letter of interest, at least two recommendation letters from academic or professional mentors.

Degree: M.B.A

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: None

Degree: M.Ed.

Minimum GPA: 2.7 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information:

Successful application through educator preparation program.
Current/valid standard teaching certificate required.
Teacher Service Record signed by an administrator or their representative that shows your years of creditable experience.
If your state does not use Teacher Service Records, you may submit a letter that includes
1. Years worked
2. School where employed
3. Position held (Must be on district letterhead, Signed by an administrator or their representative)

For Educational Diagnostician certification:

Applicants must have at least two years of creditable teaching experience
Complete the required Educational Diagnostician Certification Program
Complete a minimum 160-hour practicum
Hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution
Pass the appropriate TExES examination.

Degree: M.Ed.

Minimum GPA: 2.75 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information:

Successful application through educator preparation program.
Students pursuing teacher certification must meet the Alternative Certification Program requirements, including the required GPA, qualifying degree, content-area coursework, interview with program faculty, and any required TExES examination.

Degree: Certification

Minimum GPA: 3.0 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: Degree-seeking students must be admitted to the Graduate Program in Education Leadership; non-degree-seeking students must be admitted to the university and have a previously conferred master’s degree.

Mid-management or principal verification required , or TEA-approved substitute based on at least three creditable years of managerial experience in a public school district
Successful application through the educator preparation program
Submit a writing sample
Standard Superintendent Certificate requirements include completion of the Superintendent Certification Program, passing the appropriate TExES examination, holding a master’s degree from an accredited institution, and holding a valid Principal Certificate or approved managerial-experience substitution.
Submit one 3–5 minute video addressing all three questions below.
1. Describe a significant challenge you have faced in your educational journey. How did you respond, and what did you learn from the experience?
2. Describe a time when you worked with a group or team that was not functioning effectively. What role did you play, and what did you do to help the group move forward?
3. Describe a time when you recognized that a student, group, school, or organization needed additional support or positive change. What did you do to address the issue, and what was the outcome?
Please use specific examples, focus on your role and actions, and make sure you can be clearly seen and heard. Professional video quality or editing is not required.

Degree: M.S.W.

Minimum GPA: 2.8 (Cumulative or Last 60 SCH)

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Additional Information: Three professional references, program- specific questions, and interview required.

Degree: M.B.A.

Minimum GPA: 2.75 GPA

Required Materials:

Application
Official Transcripts

Important:

International Students are only accepted to begin their program in the fall or spring semester. We are not able to admit an International Student to begin study during the summer semester.

Graduate Program Admission and Requirements