Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
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| Established | 1947 |
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| Type | State university |
| President | Dr. Flavius Killebrew |
| Faculty | 547 |
| Students | 8,355 |
| Location | Corpus Christi, Texas, USA |
| Campus | Urban, 240 acres (970,000 m²) |
| Nickname | Islanders |
| Mascot | Izzy |
| Website | http://www.tamucc.edu/ |
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, often Texas A&M–CC or TAMU-CC, is a state university located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The university is part of the Texas A&M University System.
TAMU-CC is one of the only two universities in the United States located on its very own island, the other being Texas A&M University at Galveston. Its campus is surrounded by natural wetlands and the newly restored beach across from campus provides a live on-site laboratory for measuring coastal processes.
The university focuses on allied health, applied technology, arts and humanities, business administration, environmental studies and teacher education. TAMU-CC was formerly known at various times by the following three names: Corpus Christi State University (CCSU), Texas A&I University at Corpus Christi, and University of Corpus Christi, before joining the Texas A&M University system.
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[edit] About the university
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi offers 33 undergraduate majors, 25 graduate programs and two doctoral programs offered through four colleges. The College of Arts and Humanities has 12 undergraduate and seven graduate degrees, ranging from the arts to criminal justice to psychology. The College of Business offers six undergraduate and two graduate programs. The College of Education offers teacher certification in more than 30 areas as well as three undergraduate degrees, 10 graduate programs and two doctoral programs. The College of Science and Technology offers 12 undergraduate and six graduate degrees in areas from biology and computer science to nursing and environmental science. The Geographic Information Science (GIS) program is the only computer-based GIS program of its kind in the state, and is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.The Engineering Technology unit offers two B.S. degree programs: Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET). The EET program offers three options: Control Systems, Electronic Systems, and Computer Systems. The MET program offers two tracks: Construction and Maintenance.The MET program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
[edit] Rankings
The university is ranked in the lower half (third tier) in the Universities–Master's (West) group by U.S. News & World Report in its 2007 college guide. [1]
[edit] Admissions
In admission standards, the university is listed as less selective according to the 2007 U.S. News & World Report college guide.
[edit] Research
Plans for the new Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico studies will bring scientists to the campus to strengthen Texas A&M–Corpus Christi's research on environmental issues facing the Gulf of Mexico, area wetlands, coastal waterways and beaches. Other centers on campus conduct research on biodiversity through scientific offshore diving expeditions, and aid in oil spill response, hurricane tracking and commercial shipping.
The Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science is a research institute dedicated to geospatial science. The Institute was founded by an endowment from the Conrad Blucher family. Conrad Blucher was a Texas Professional Land Surveyor. The Institute research includes the Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network a tide monitoring system, Texas Spatial Reference Center research for the Texas Height Modernization, and other geospatial research relating to surveying and mapping.
[edit] Facilities
Through a $120-million building campaign, the university offers the latest in instructional technology. A new 64,000 square foot (5,900 m²) Science and Technology building provides state-of-the-art laboratories. Students enjoy a multi-level 98,000 square foot (9,100 m²) University Center and apartment-style living right on the water.
[edit] Athletics
Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi will join the Southland Conference beginning in 2006-2007 as a non-football member.
In tribute to its location on its very own island, the athletic teams are known as the Islanders. The mascot is Izzy the Islander.
[edit] External links
| The Texas A&M University System |
| Universities: Texas A&M University | A&M–Commerce | A&M–Corpus Christi | A&M–Kingsville Prairie View A&M | Tarleton State | A&M–Texarkana | A&M International | West Texas A&M Branches: TAMU at Galveston | TAMU at Qatar |
