Students in the ?enjoy small specialty classes and diverse laboratory and field experiences. Environmental science facilities contain biological, geological and map collections as well as a wide array of field and laboratory equipment.

A satellite ground station and image processing lab permit remote-sensing studies. Four-wheel drive vehicles, boats and camping equipment support field operations. The Natural Resource Center is home to several Texas A&M-Corpus Christi research centers, which grant students access to modern laboratories for environmental research. The curriculum will especially benefit individuals employed in scientific or technical fields who seek advancement or additional training to enhance their knowledge and skills.

The program offers both Thesis and Professional (non-thesis) track options. The Professional track option will especially benefit individuals employed in scientific/technical fields who seek advancement or additional training to enhance their knowledge and skills. Non-thesis students complete a professional research project with a written final report and seminar. The Thesis Option requires a thesis based on original research, supported by the scientific literature, and will allow a person to pursue advanced graduate studies or to obtain employment in most areas requiring a detailed knowledge of a specific aspect of environmental science. Many courses are offered in the evening or in non-traditional format (online or during short mini-mesters).