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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
(TAMUCC)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is located in the lively gulf
coast city of Corpus Christi. The University, located on a 240-acre island
campus, is surrounded by the warm waters of Cayo del Oso and Corpus
Christi Bays just 10 miles from downtown. TAMU-CC's modern facilities
include student computer laboratories, several auditoriums, a library
featuring a collection of over 850,000 books, periodicals, microfilm units
and serial titles, an arts and communication center, several working
research institutes, plus specialized centers such as the National Spill
Control School. The University's academic curriculum is divided among four
colleges: Arts and Humanities; Business; Education; and Science and
Technology. These four colleges offer a total of 54 bachelors, masters and
doctoral degree programs in addition to numerous teacher certification and
continuing education programs. Among the University's pre-professional
program offerings are Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary,
Pre-Optometry and Pre-Law. Given its location as an international port
city with free trade zone status, Corpus Christi and its university are
very internationally aware. The University curriculum offers
multi-disciplinary concentrations in several areas including Ethnic
Studies, focusing on various ethnic groups, with courses in history,
communication, cultural awareness and politics.
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