Gulf Scholars Program, Certificate (GSP@TAMU-CC)

Program Description

The Gulf Scholars Program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (GSP@TAMU-CC) makes an unparalleled commitment to student success to build capacity, knowledge, and connections for our students both on campus and together with local community partners so they are well-prepared to serve as leaders that understand the complex balance needed to guide us towards a sustainable, resilient, prosperous, and equitable future in South Texas and the greater Gulf region. Upon successful completion of coursework, students will earn a certificate.

Student Learning Outcomes

For this certificate, students will successfully complete a Gulf Impact Project as well as demonstrate knowledge of:

  • the Gulf.
  • intercultural understanding and competencies.
  • social responsibility and ethical reasoning.
  • interdisciplinary and integrative learning.
  • innovation and entrepreneurship, including career development.

Admissions Requirements

  • Sophomore, junior, or senior status.
  • Completion of the application found on the GSP@TAMU-CC website.
  • Approval of GSP@TAMU-CC Certificate faculty.

Program Requirements

Required Courses
GULF 3101Gulf Studies I1
GULF 3102Gulf Studies II1
GULF 3103Gulf Studies III1
GULF 3304Gulf Studies IV3
Total Hours6
1

May be substituted by senior capstone, if approved by department chair and GSP@TAMU-CC Director.

Course Sequencing

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
GULF 3101 Gulf Studies I 1
 Hours1
Spring
GULF 3102 Gulf Studies II 1
 Hours1
Second Year
Fall
GULF 3103 Gulf Studies III 1
 Hours1
Spring
GULF 3304 Gulf Studies IV 3
 Hours3
 Total Hours6

Courses

GULF 3101  Gulf Studies I  
1 Semester Credit Hour  
The first part of a multidisciplinary, experiential class that explores the environmental, social, technological, economic, scientific, and political issues facing the Gulf. Course activities will integrate students’ diverse disciplinary backgrounds and experiences. In addition to traditional course delivery modes, the course includes guest speakers, field trips, and service-learning components.
GULF 3102  Gulf Studies II  
1 Semester Credit Hour  
The second part of a multidisciplinary, experiential class that explores the environmental, social, technological, economic, scientific, and political issues facing the Gulf. Course activities will integrate students’ diverse disciplinary backgrounds and experiences. In addition to traditional course delivery modes, the course includes guest speakers, field trips, and service-learning components. Special emphasis on social responsibility, ethical reasoning, interdisciplinary and integrative learning.
Prerequisite: GULF 3101.
GULF 3103  Gulf Studies III  
1 Semester Credit Hour  
The third part of a multidisciplinary, experiential class in which students will complete a proposal for the Gulf Impact Project (GIP, or capstone project) to be completed in GULF 3304. In addition to traditional course delivery modes, the course includes guest speakers, field trips, and service-learning components, integrating students’ diverse disciplinary backgrounds and experiences. Special emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation, including career development related to the development of the Gulf Impact Project proposal.
Prerequisite: GULF 3101 and 3102.
GULF 3304  Gulf Studies IV  
3 Semester Credit Hours  
The fourth part of a multidisciplinary, experiential class in which students successfully carry out and complete their Gulf Impact Projects (GIP), proposed in GULF 3103. Specific activities will be tailored to the particular projects, which can vary depending on the project focus, design, scope and other project-defined characteristics.
Prerequisite: GULF 3101, 3102 and 3103.