College of Science and Engineering :: Benefits of an A&M-Commerce STEM Degree
Benefits of an A&M-Commerce STEM Degree
Industry-standard education gives you high employability.
Student-focused, recognizing you as an individual and assisting you in achieving your full potential.
Cutting-edge student research under the mentorship of world-class faculty.
Highly sought advancement opportunities, including internships and student worker positions.
College of Science and Engineering :: Welcome from the Dean of the college of Science and Engineering
Welcome from the Dean
I want to welcome you to the College of Science and Engineering. In considering a career in STEM, you are making a wise choice as occupations requiring a STEM degree and/or skills are in high demand and projected to make up a significant portion of the U.S. and global economies. We are dedicated to preparing you to achieve your professional goals, whether that is to enter the workforce upon graduation or to continue on to a graduate program or professional school.
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Academic Degree Programs
Biological Sciences (BA/BS)
The BA or BS degree provides a comprehensive overview of biological sciences, working from the molecular level up through ecosystems. The programs are suited for you if you are interested in the biological sciences, a career in biological research or applying for candidacy in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy or other allied health sciences fields.
4 years
Required for BA, not BS
120 hours
No thesis required
Biological Sciences (BS) Teaching Emphasis
There is a growing need for science teachers in high school. A degree in biology along with a teacher certification will allow you to combine your interest and passion for biology with influencing and shaping the lives of the next generation.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
Biological Sciences (MS)
If you are interested in furthering your studies in biological sciences, this program will enable you to work closely with faculty members with similar research interests. Faculty research interests within the department include behavioral ecology, environmental science, microbiology, neuroscience, molecular, cellular and developmental biology, as well as wildlife ecology and conservation.
2-3 years
No foreign language credits required
Non-thesis 36, Thesis 30
Thesis and non-thesis options available
Chemistry (BS)
Whether your interest is in the structure and chemical reactions in living systems, properties and reactions of organic or inorganic minerals and compounds, or how matter behaves on a molecular level, a degree in chemistry will prepare you for industry career or graduate studies. A wide variety of careers are available to chemists in industry, the government or academia. Options include, but are not limited to, chemical health and safety, toxicology, oil and petroleum, forensics, textiles, agriculture and food, polymers, environmental protection, and research.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
124 hours
No thesis required
Chemistry (BS) Teaching Emphasis
There is a growing need for STEM educators. A degree in chemistry with a teacher certification will allow you to combine your passion for chemistry and the classroom. You’ll take courses in general and organic chemistry, physics, and biology. Our program offers specialized teaching courses for chemistry teachers including roles and responsibilities for STEM educators, technology-infused curriculum, and project-based learning in STEM. You’ll be required to complete a teaching residency senior year. After graduating, you’ll be certified to teach science at the secondary level (grades 7-12).
4 years
No foreign language credits required
120-122 hours
No thesis required
Chemistry (MS)
You can select a thesis study and a professional master degree. If you are interested in furthering your studies in chemistry, this program will enable you to work closely with faculty members with similar research interests. Faculty research interests within the department include metal binding, surface chemistry for industrially-important catalysts, ionic liquids as catalysts in organic reactions, porphyrin-based anion receptors, bacterial nucleic acid metabolism and green chemistry approaches. The non-thesis options include a professional master degree in chemistry, professional chemical business degree, or professional chemical education degree.
2-3 years
No foreign language credits required
Non-thesis 36, Thesis 30
Thesis and non-thesis options available
Computer Information Systems (BSCIS)
This program will prepare you for a wide variety of applications found in the diverse computing and information technology fields. With a strong foundation in programming, database technology, data structures, computer networks and application program development you will have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an application analyst, data analyst, data scientist, information systems management and other information technology fields.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
Computer Information Systems (BSCIS) Teaching Emphasis
Our comprehensive program gives you the tools needed to excel as a data scientist and STEM educator. You’ll study a wide range of programming, database technologies, data structures and computer networks. This program prepares you for the classroom by offering courses in technology-infused curriculum, roles and responsibilities of STEM educators, and pedagogy. After graduating, you’ll be ready to teach computer science at the secondary level (grades 7-12).
4 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
Computer Science (BS)
A degree in computer science will equip you with the essential skills for a modern world. Career fields include, but not limited to, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, programming/coding, computer networks, cyber physical systems, digital forensics, operating systems, mobile programming, data analytics, database systems, machine learning and research.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
Computer Science (MS)
You can select a thesis or non-thesis option for your graduate work in Computer Science. Based upon your interest and/or career goals, you will select a track in databases, computer networks, security, artificial intelligence, data science, image processing, or software engineering to complement the core comprised of data structures, algorithm design, operating systems, computer architecture and automation theory.
2-3 years
No foreign language credits required
Non-thesis 37, Thesis 30
Thesis and non-thesis options available
Construction Engineering (BS)
Construction engineering is involved in the planning, management and building of structures and facilities essential to societies and communities, as well as the overall improvement in the standard of living. If you are interested in rebuilding and maintaining the current infrastructure in the United States and/or developing the new infrastructure needed to support population growth, this is your degree.
4-5 years
No foreign language credits required
126 hours
No thesis required
Cybersecurity (BS)
Earn your bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity from our extended instruction site at The RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas. Demand for a qualified cybersecurity workforce is outpacing the supply of trained professionals in Texas and beyond! Expand your knowledge of computer and network systems security and prepare to join one of the fastest growing cyber-related job markets in the nation.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
Electrical Engineering (BS)
With instruction in circuits, electronics, digital systems, electrical networks, antenna design, electromagnetism, embedded control, signal analysis and programming, this degree will prepare you with the skills and knowledge needed to plan, design and evaluate electrical and electronic systems and their components.
4-5 years
No foreign language credits required
127 hours
No thesis required
Environmental Science (BS)
If you are interested in the growing field of environmental science, this degree is for you. As a graduate you will be able to work for private environmental companies, corporations or federal, state, county or civic governments in positions that will impact air quality, water quality, hazard mitigation and other environmental challenges. Career fields include, but are not limited to, pollution remediation, environmental impact assessment, regulation enforcement and research.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
Environmental Sciences Graduate Certificate
Our fully online, thirteen hour program prepares you for careers in conservation and sustainability. You will be able to work for private environmental companies, corporations or federal, state, county or civic governments in positions that will impact air quality, water quality, hazard mitigation and other environmental challenges. Career fields include, but are not limited to, pollution remediation, environmental impact assessment, regulation enforcement and research.
1-2 years
No foreign language credits required
13 hours
No thesis required
Industrial Engineering (BS)
As an industrial engineer, you will be counted upon to solve complex problems in a technological world. Industrial engineering is concerned with the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment and energy. You will have an opportunity to work in a variety of organizations, including but not limited to, hospitals, engineering firms, petrochemical companies, government agencies and manufacturing.
4-5 years
No foreign language credits required
126 hours
No thesis required
Mathematics (BS)
A degree in mathematics will develop your analytical, statistical and computational skills preparing you for careers in industry, government, business, scientific and technological fields, computing and information science, actuarial work and education.
4 years
Required for BA, not BS
120 hours
No thesis required
Mathematics (BS) Teaching Emphasis
A degree in mathematics along with a teacher certification will allow you to combine your interest and passion for mathematics with influencing and shaping the lives of the next generation.
4 years
Required for BA, not BS
120-122 hours
No thesis required
Mathematics (MS)
The graduate program in mathematics prepares you for employment as an educator on various levels, additional study at the doctoral level or one of the many non-academic areas in which mathematicians work. Graduate work in mathematics leading to the master’s degree is offered with an emphasis in actuarial science, algebra, analysis, biological mathematics, combinatorics, coding theory, differential equations, differential geometry, image analysis and processing, or probability-statistics.
2 years
No foreign language credits required
30 hours
Thesis and non-thesis options available
Mathematics (MS) Teaching Emphasis
The graduate program in mathematics prepares you for employment as an educator on various levels, additional study at the doctoral level or one of the many non-academic areas in which mathematicians work. Graduate work in mathematics leading to the master’s degree is offered with an emphasis in actuarial science, algebra, analysis, biological mathematics, combinatorics, coding theory, differential equations, differential geometry, image analysis and processing, or probability-statistics.
2 years
No foreign language credits required
30 hours
Thesis and non-thesis options available
Physics (BA/BS)
Explore the world from the atomic to the universal level with a degree in physics. While here, you’ll investigate the structure of matter and how it functions across space and time. You’ll have the opportunity to study asteroids, white dwarfs and binary stars with our state-of-the-art observatory and research laboratories. Our programs prepare you for graduate work or employment as professional physicists. Utilize your skills in engineering, law and medicine.
4 years
Required for BA, not BS
120 hours
No thesis required
Physics (BA/BS) Astrophysics Emphasis
4 years
Required for BA, not BS
120 hours
No thesis required
Physics (BA/BS) Biophysics Emphasis
4 years
Required for BA, not BS
120 hours
No thesis required
Physics (BA/BS) Entrepreneurship Emphasis
4 years
Required for BA, not BS
120 hours
No thesis required
Physics (BA/BS) Teaching Emphasis
There is a growing need for STEM educators. A degree in physics with a teaching emphasis takes your knowledge to the high-school classroom. You’ll take courses in electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics and modern physics. Our program offers specialized education classes in teaching and learning physics, science and math education theory, and project-based learning in STEM. Once graduated, you’ll be certified to teach physics at the secondary level (grades 7-12).
4 years
Required for BA, not BS
120 hours
No thesis required
Physics (MS)
Our program prepares you for industrial employment, college teaching or for further graduate study leading to the Ph.D. degree. We offer a thesis and non-thesis track to suit your academic and professional goals. Choose our teaching emphasis if you want to teach at a community college or dual credit program.
2 years
No foreign language credits required
30 hours
Thesis and non-thesis options available
Physics (MS) Teaching Emphasis
The Master of Science in Physics with a Physics Teaching Emphasis caters to middle and high school physics teachers or for people with a Bachelor’s in a science who wish to begin teaching at the secondary level.
2 years
No foreign language credits required
36 hours
No thesis required
Physics (MS) with Teacher Certification
2 years
not required
36
not required
Technology Management (BS)
The Technology Management degree integrates technology, applied engineering, project management, cost engineering, construction and industrial management, and leadership. As a technology management graduate, you will be prepared to problem solve, manage a construction and/or industrial work environment, optimize processes, ensure a safe workplace, and manage a technological project.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
Technology Management (MS)
The graduate program in technology management is a fully online program designed to prepare you for career advancement and career enhancement in domestic and global technology-intensive businesses and industrial enterprises. The program focuses on leadership, organizational strategies, knowledge management, management of technology, applied research and project management.
1 to 2 years
No foreign language credits required
36 hours
No thesis required
Wildlife & Conservation Science (BS)
This program is designed for students interested in wildlife management, ecology or the preservation of biodiversity. Through hands-on research at our university wetland, practical exercises, field trips, internships and personal instruction in the classroom, you will gain marketable expertise in soils, ecology, botany and zoology. Upon completion of this program you can pursue careers as wildlife ecologists, game managers, state and federal wildlife biologists, state and federal park rangers, nature preserve and interpretive specialists, and zoo-keepers.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
120-123 hours
No thesis required
Wildlife & Conservation Science (BS) Biology Track
This program is for students interested in wildlife management, ecology or the preservation of biodiversity. Designed around the requirements established by The Wildlife Society and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, upon completion of this program you will be able to pursue a variety of careers in fields such as wildlife ecology, game managers, wildlife biologists, park rangers and park managers.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
120-123 hours
No thesis required
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STEM Living Learning Community
Living and Learning Community (LLC) is a housing alternative available for students majoring in STEM-related fields. Individuals who participate in LLC enhance their academic experience through building strong relationships with students who share common majors, interests, or program affiliations.
Resources available for LLC Students:
- In-hall tutoring
- Outside-of-the-classroom access to faculty and staff
- Programs and events
- Job shadowing opportunities
Requirements:
- Freshman classification
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Actively participate in community activities, meetings, programs and events
- Enroll in a minimum of one core course in the STEM discipline each semester
- Set academic and professional SMART goals
Interested in the Living and Learning Community? Contact Linda Jena for more information.
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