Port of Houston Maritime Academy
Texas A&M University at Galveston The Port of Houston Authority is helping to prepare the future workforce with some new initiatives. Plans for a Port of Houston Maritime Academy Program were initiated through the Small Business Development Division at Austin and Yates high schools for local students interested in pursuing a career in maritime industry. The Maritime Studies curriculum will demonstrate the significant impact of Houston’s port on the global economy and international trade. The courses, set to begin in fall 2009, will help students identify and define personal, educational goals and career opportunities in the maritime industry. The academy is designed to help students pursue a multitude of maritime careers, including U.S. Coast Guard officer, U.S. Customs & Border Patrol officer, Houston Pilot, warehousing and logistics, police, security and maintenance, port police/ security and environmental.
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San Jacinto College Maritime Program
With a very accessible location in Pasadena, Texas just ouside of Houston, San Jacinto College is building the Gulf Region's only full curriculum, U.S. Coast Guard and STCW approved maritime program for the working mariner. Over 40 deck level courses are currently being offered. When San Jac's new waterfront campus is completed and engineering coursework is added over 80 courses will be available. From the Deckhand on a towboat to the Captain of an oil tanker to the Chief Engineer of a turbine powered drillship, the San Jacinto College Maritime Program will offer all of the required coursework for USCG or STCW licenses and certifications.
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TCU Maritime Academy
Texas A&M University at Galveston Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Its mascot is the "horned frog" and its school colors are purple and white. Over the past few years the university has engaged in a multi-million dollar construction project which has led to the construction of four new residence halls, the new Brown-Lupton University Union, the Sam Baugh indoor football practice facility, Amon Carter Stadium renovations, a new campus bookstore, and a full renovation and addition to the School of Education. Construction is currently underway to replace the old Student Center with Scharbauer Hall.
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Texas A&M at Galveston
Texas A&M University at Galveston TAMUG offers ocean-oriented, four-year courses with excellence in business, oceanographic and physical sciences, biological sciences, engineering and transportation and liberal arts. Degrees are awarded from Texas A&M University. Computer science and technical writing courses are taught across curricula, regardless of a student’s major field. In every course each semester, formally administered questionnaires invite students to appraise the effectiveness of teaching. Several unique courses have been developed in response to the University’s marine orientation. For instance, "Literature of the Sea" looks at the sea through the works of great authors. "Introduction to Marine Sciences" introduces students to a number of disciplines through lectures, seminars and industrial contacts. The cruise geography course emphasizes the port areas being visited.
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