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.
College of Science and Engineering :: Academic Degree Programs COSE
Academic Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences – Secondary Certification
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 requirements
120 hours
No thesis required
Biological Science (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 Science (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 requirements
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 requirements
124 hours
No thesis required
Chemistry (BS) with Teaching Emphasis
There is a growing need for science teachers in high school. A degree in chemistry along with a teacher certification will allow you to combine your interest and passion for chemistry with influencing and shaping the lives of the next generation.
4 years
No foreign language requirements
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 requirements
Non-thesis 36, Thesis 30
Thesis and non-thesis options available
Computational Science (MS)
Computational Science is a field that utilizes computing capabilities to understand and/or solve complex problems within other disciplines. You can select a thesis or non-thesis option for your graduate work in computational science. This program is an interdisciplinary program involving various subject areas, including computer science, linguistics, business analytics, biological sciences and physics. In this program you will deal with complex real-world problems with solutions that can only be found through a multidisciplinary approach.
2-3 years
No foreign language requirements
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 requirements
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 requirements
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 requirements
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 requirements
126 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 requirements
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 requirements
120 hours
No thesis required
Environmental Sciences Graduate Certificate
This program results in an academic certificate (rather than a professional certificate) designed to fill specific basic knowledge gaps for environmental professionals or for people wishing to get into environmental professions. Throughout this program you will take courses in environmental law and regulation, hydrology, environmental remediation, phase 1 environmental site assessment and renewable energy resources
Completely Flexible
No foreign language requirements
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 requirements
126 hours
No thesis required
Mathematics (BA/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 (BA/BS) with 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 requirements
30 hours
Thesis and non-thesis options available
Physics (BA/BS)
4 years
Required for BA, not BS
120 hours
No thesis required
Physics (BA/BS) with Teaching Emphasis
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.
2 years
No foreign language requirements
30 hours
Thesis required
Physics (MS) with 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 requirements
30 hours
Thesis 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 requirements
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 requirements
36 hours
No thesis required
Wildlife & Conservation Science (BS)
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 requirements
120-123 hours
No thesis required
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College of Science and Engineering :: Mission and Vision – COSE
Mission and Vision
Innovation and Discovery. That is our charge and our pledge. The faculty and staff of the College of Science & Engineering accept the responsibility to join our students to shape an innovative framework to build a better Texas eager to compete in an interconnected world with creativity, ethical leadership, and imagination. We don’t just discover the future, we make it.
CORE VALUES
Collegiality: We recognize that our personal interests are tied to the common good of the university, college, and department. We treat colleagues with respect, even when there is a difference of opinion.
Professionalism: We exhibit characteristics necessary to produce high-quality work and we accept personal responsibility and accountability to fulfill our obligations.
Integrity: We act in an ethical manner and speak truthfully in the classroom, in our service, and in our research.
Student Focused: We consider ourselves partners in facilitating student learning and development. We recognize students as individuals and assist them in achieving their full potential.
Cooperation: We support the mission and goals of the university, college, and department through cooperative and synergistic activities.
Joy: We find happiness in our work and celebrate the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and staff.
College of Science and Engineering :: Contact
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- College of Science and Engineering
- 903.886.5474
- 903.886.5960
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011