Major: Geographic Information Science &Technology (GIST)
College:
Contact:
Geosciences | Geography
Gail Rowe, 979-458-0895 | [email protected]
RECOMMENDED COURSEWORK FOR ADMISSION
Course Title
Introduction to
Physical Geography,
Introduction to
Human Geography,
or World Regional
Geography
Credits
3
TCCNS
Number
GEOG 1301,
1302, 1303
TAMU Course
Number
GEOG 203,
201, 202
Additional Transfer Requirements
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Additional Information
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Business
Mathematics I*
3
MATH 1324
MATH 141
Business
Mathematics II*
3
MATH 1325
MATH 142
BIOL 1406
(1306/1106) or
BIOL 111 or
CHEM 1411
CHEM
Approved Science
(1311/1111) or
101/111 or
Elective*
4
PHYS 1401
PHYS
(1301/1101) or
201 or GEOL
GEOL 1403
101
(1303/1103)
*Applicants are encouraged to have one math and one science course
completed from the above list.
Applicants applying for Fall admission may have an opportunity to submit
Spring grades that are “in-progress” at the time of application.
ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK
Course Title
2.5 GPA or better with 24 graded
transferable hours (minimum).
Second-choice majors are considered.
Fall and spring admission preferred.
Credits
TCCNS
Number
Transfer Course Sheet Notes
1.
2.
3.
4.
ENGL 1301 is accepted for ENGL 104 if
completed prior to Fall 2014.
MATH 1324 from some institutions will
not be a direct equivalent to MATH 141
at Texas A&M University but will satisfy
the core math requirement for this major.
Admission preference is given to
applicants with the highest GPA and the
most appropriate courses completed.
This Transfer Course Sheet was
supported in a partnership between The
Office of Admissions and the College of
Geosciences at Texas A&M University
with the Undergraduate Catalog having
the most extant and definitive
information.
TAMU Course
Number
Communication
Elective
6
core.tamu.edu
Creative Arts
Elective
3
core.tamu.edu
Philosophy, Culture
and Language
Elective
3
History Elective
6
core.tamu.edu
Political Science
Elective
6
core.tamu.edu
Social and
Behavioral Science
3
core.tamu.edu
GEOG 1303
Please contact the Geography Office at
979-458-0895 for additional course
selection advice.
GEOG 202
Transfer applicants are encouraged to complete University Core
Curriculum coursework found in the Undergraduate Catalog.
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Major: Geographic Information Science &Technology (GIST)
College:
Contact:
Geosciences | Geography
Gail Rowe, 979-458-0895 | [email protected]
Scholarship Information
Transfer scholarships are available. For more information, please contact Gail Rowe in the Geography Department
[email protected] or Judy Nunez, Director of Recruitment [email protected].
International Opportunities
International study is available through this major for all students and may include opportunities for internships or taking course
work towards various minors. Interested students should contact the Geography Department Office and the Study Abroad
Programs Office studyabroad.tamu.edu/.
Internship Opportunities
Recent internships (domestic and international) have been completed in settings; such as, oil and gas industries and engineering
firms.
Employment Information
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Career Opportunities Related to this Major: Business Analytics, Education, Information Management, Military & Intelligence,
Urban Planning, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences, Energy & Natural Resources.
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Representative Employers: Google, oil and energy companies, municipal, state, and federal government agencies.
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