Students in any major may establish a minor field of study in Diving Technology and Methods through completing 16 hours from the following courses. A minimum of 8 hours must be completed at the 300- to 400- level:
KINE 199 | (1 Credit): Required Physical Activity (Conditioning Swimming) |
KINE 199 |
(1 Credit): Required Physical Activity (Positive Impact Diving) |
DIVE 250 | (4 Credits): SCUBA Diving I |
DIVE 260 | (4 credits): SCUBA Diving III |
DIVE 331 | (3 Credits): Alternative Diving Technology |
DIVE 357 | (4 Credits): Dive Leadership - Divemaster |
DIVE 457 | (3 Credits): Dive Leadership - Instructor |
DIVE 410 | (4 Credits): Introduction to Scientific Diving |
DIVE 489 | (4 Credits): Methods in Scientific Diving |
DIVE 489 | (3 Credits): Techniques in Overhead Environment Diving |
DIVE 489 | (various credits): Various Courses |
In addition to the course requirements listed above, students:
- Must complete a medical statement showing no contra-indications to diving or have a recreational scuba diver’s physical examination.
- Must maintain a GPA of 2.5.
- Must maintain good health and fitness appropriate to the level of diving required. Adverse behaviors that put the diver or other participants at risk such as the use of alcohol or certain medicines may require the diver to be removed from the program.
Please visit the TAMUG DIVE Program Minors page for more details.