|
|
|
|
Prospective Students | Current Students | Former Students | Visitors |
|
|
Apply to TMA Now |
The Texas Maritime Academy Description The Texas Maritime Academy is a part of Texas A&M University at Galveston, an ocean oriented branch campus of Texas A&M University offering science, business, engineering, transportation and liberal arts degrees. 1,900 students, average class size 24, Student to faculty ratio: 14:1. The Cadet Battalion at Texas Maritime Academy consists of three groups of students: - The Merchant Marine Licensing program - Cadets seeking licenses to work as Merchant Marine Officers. These Cadets have no military commitment, but may later choose to join a U.S. Navy Reserve. - The NROTC College Program. Cadets in this program are competing for Navy scholarships, and agree to serve in the U.S. Navy after graduation. - the Drill and Ceremonies Program. These are Cadets who are participating in the Corps Batallion without committing to either of the above. All of these groups, although different in function, are in the Cadet Battalion. Cadets wear uniforms to school, jointly participate in training and other Battalion activities. Academic Programs Cadets seeking the Texas Maritime Academy U.S. Merchant Marine officer licensing may choose to major in Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, Marine Biology License Option or Marine Sciences License Option. Navy ROTC Midshipmen may choose any major offered at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Military Obligation Most Texas Maritime Academy Cadets compete to join the U.S. Navy/Merchant Marine Reserve program which provides financial benefits, but it is not mandatory. Naval ROTC Midshipmen accept scholarships and enter a contractual agreement to serve in the U.S. Navy upon graduation. Drill and Ceremonies Cadets participate in the Corps without entering into any obligation. Facilities Training ship, bridge simulation facility, radar training facility, shoreside maritime safety training facilities. Buildings include a student center, five residence halls, library, classroom buildings, a physical education facility, and other recreational facilities. |
|
State of Texas ◦ Statewide Search Privacy Statement ◦ Legal Notices ◦ Accessibility ◦ Compact with Texans ◦ Open Records Texas Homeland Security ◦ TAMU Homeland Security ◦ Annual Security Report |
|
|
Texas A&M University at Galveston, P.O. Box 1675 Galveston, Texas 77553 © 2010 All rights reserved. Contact Webmaster. |
|
