College of Science and Engineering
Uncover the Unknown
Solve problems and uncover new information through scientific investigation, innovation and discovery.
At the College of Science and Engineering (CoSE), innovation and discovery are the foundation of our programs. We are dedicated to improving lives by encouraging you to push the envelope, uncover the unknown and facilitate change. Our college exists within the worlds of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), fostering immersive, hands-on learning and development. As a CoSE student, you’ll work closely with renowned faculty and colleagues as you advance, aspire and achieve. Join us in uncovering our complex and interconnected world!
Benefits of an East Texas A&M STEM Degree
Advance in Your Field
Highly sought advancement opportunities, including internships and student worker positions.
Personal Guidance
Student-focused, recognizing you as an individual and assisting you in achieving your full potential.
Outstanding Accomplishments
Cutting-edge student research under the mentorship of world-class faculty.
Refined Education
Industry-standard education gives you high employability.
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 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 entering the workforce upon graduation or continuing on to a graduate program or professional school.
Academic Degree Programs
Biological Sciences (BA/BS)
The BS or BA program at East Texas A&M University equips students with the skills needed for careers in research, sciences, or health/medicine. The program will provide students with a comprehensive overview of biological sciences. Emphasizing different levels of biology; e.g., the molecular and cellular composition of living organisms up to learning how organisms interact with the world around us.
Emphasis Areas:
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Physician Assistant
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Optometry
- Cell & Molecular Biology
- Wildlife Ecology
Biological Sciences (BS to MS) Accelerated
Streamline your path to achieving both your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in less time than pursuing them separately.
Biological Sciences (BS) Teaching Emphasis
This program supplies students with the skills needed for a career as a life science teacher for grades 7-12. The program will provide students with a comprehensive overview of biological sciences while teaching students how to channel their knowledge directly into a classroom environment. This program allows students to combine an interest in biology with the passion of influencing and shaping the lives of the next generation.
Biological Sciences (MS)
The MS program at East Texas A&M University equips students with the skills to further their professional goals or prepare for entry into a doctoral program. This program enables students to further their education while closely working with faculty members with similar 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.
Biological Sciences (MS) Non-Thesis
The MS Non-Thesis program at East Texas A&M University allows for remote learning to further educational opportunities. This program allows students to choose from a large range of electives that interest them. This track is designed for teachers as it allows them to teach dual-credit and undergraduate courses at the college level.
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.
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).
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.
Computer Information Systems (BSCIS)
This program will prepare you for a wide variety of applications found in the 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.
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).
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.
Computer Science (MS)
A Master of Science in Computer Science will help prepare you for professional employment or advancement, research opportunities and doctoral studies. Our program offers the opportunity to engage with prominent global scientists and engineers to develop advanced expertise in this rapidly growing field.
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.
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.
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.
Environmental Science (BS)
The BS program at East Texas A&M University equips students with the skills needed for careers in pollution remediation, environmental impact assessment, regulation enforcement, research, and much more! This degree program provides students with a comprehensive overview of environmental and earth sciences using coursework, collaborative research, and firsthand field experience. This program equips students with the ability to work for private corporations or state, federal and local environmental regulatory agencies.
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.
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.
Mathematics (BS) Data Science Emphasis
Bringing mathematics, statistics and computer science together, this program offers an interdisciplinary approach to data science education. Explore how these disciplines converge to address complex real-world challenges across various industries.
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.
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.
Mathematics (MS) Data Science Emphasis
Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of data science. Gain a deeper understanding of theoretical principles alongside practical applications, preparing you for a range of opportunities in both industry and academia.
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.
Organizational Planning Graduate Certificate
Offered through the technology management program at East Texas A&M, the Organizational Planning graduate certificate highlights your completion of a 12 semester-credit-hour program of graduate-level courses focused on strategic planning in organizations within the broader field of technology management.
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.
Physics (BA/BS) Astrophysics Emphasis
Physics (BA/BS) Biophysics Emphasis
Physics (BA/BS) Entrepreneurship Emphasis
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).
Physics (MA) Teaching Emphasis
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.
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.
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.
Technology Leadership Graduate Certificate
This certificate affirms your completion of a 12 semester-credit-hour program of graduate-level courses focused on leadership within the broader field of technology management. This certificate is open to graduate students in any major or exclusive of a major declaration
Technology Management (BAAS)
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.
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.
Technology Management (MS)
Our fully online M.S. in Technology Management prepares you for career advancement in technology-driven industries worldwide. Gain skills in leadership, strategic planning, project management and managing emerging technologies. With a focus on both domestic and global tech environments, this program equips you to lead innovation and drive success in tech-intensive businesses.
Wildlife and Conservation Science (BS) Biology Track
The BS program at East Texas A&M University equips students with the skills needed for careers as wildlife ecologists, game managers, state and federal wildlife biologists, botanists, nature preserve specialists, and much more! This program strives to provide top education through hands-on research at our university wetland, practical exercises, field trips, internships, and personal instruction in the classroom. Students learn how to deal with wildlife challenges; e.g., maintain an abundant and healthy wildlife populations and habitats with the increasing numbers of demands on natural resources. This program is offered as a collaboration between the Department of Biological and Environmental Science and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
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COSE Graduate Scholarship Opportunity
The COSE M.S. in Computer Science Graduate Scholarship assists incoming East Texas A&M graduate students starting in the fall or spring semester of each academic year.
To qualify for the M.S. in Computer Science Scholarship, the following eligibility requirements must be met:
- Fully admitted graduate student in the M.S. in Computer Science program
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or First Class distinction.
- Must enroll in six semester credit hours for domestic students or nine credit hours for international students.
- Applicants will be considered at the time of admission.
- The duration of the non-renewable scholarship shall be for one academic year if starting in the fall and one semester if starting in the spring. For students admitted in the fall, the amount will be $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester. For those admitted in spring, the one-time amount will be $1,000.
Both domestic and international students may apply for this scholarship. For competitive scholarship recipients, the scholarship will entitle an out-of-state student to the non-resident tuition exemption. As such, students with any other scholarships, awards, or graduate assistantships that provide non-resident exemptions are ineligible for this scholarship.
All new applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship.
- Visit the Computer Science (MS) program page and follow the instructions on How to Apply.
- Check your LeoMail for communication regarding the scholarship announcement.
How will the scholarship be awarded to me?
The scholarship will be applied to your university account balance for the academic year.
I have applied for the scholarship. What do I need to do next?
Admissions and scholarship decisions are reviewed on a monthly basis. You will be notified via your LeoMail email address if you are selected for a scholarship.
I am an international student. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes, this scholarship is both for domestic and international students.
STEM Living and 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 by building strong relationships with students who share common majors, interests or program affiliations.
Resources available for LLC students:
- In-hall tutoring
- Outside-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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Mission and Vision
Innovation and discovery. That is our charge and our pledge. The faculty and staff of the College of Science and 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 respectfully, even when there is a difference of opinion.
- Professionalism: We exhibit characteristics necessary to produce high-quality work and 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 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.
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Our annual “Innovation and Discovery” newsletter keeps you connected with our latest research initiatives and academic success. Journey with us as we lead the College of Science and Engineering to a better and brighter world.
Giving Opportunities
Our students matter. At East Texas A&M, we're committed to improving lives by educating future STEM leaders through scientific investigation, innovation and discovery. However, we cannot achieve this alone. The support we offer our students depends on the support of our alumni and donors. With your help, the College of Science and Engineering can continue preparing students for a globally-minded world. Donate today and become part of their educational experience!
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Contact Us
- College of Science and Engineering
- 903.886.5321
- 903.886.5199
- Ag/ET Building, Suite 116
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011