Environmental Engineering

Department of Environmental Engineering

Student Information


Prospective Students

University Graduate Admissions University Undergraduate Admissions

About the BS Program  Scholarship Opportunities 


Courses Offered

Undergraduate Courses  Graduate Courses Minor in Environmental Engineering


Ph.D. Resources 

Ph.D. Core Courses Qualifying Exam Ph.D. Program Milestones/Expectations


Expectations of Graduate Students



M.S. Resources 


Example Degree Plans


Professional Board Information

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (PELS)


Student Organizations

Our Department encourages students to join professional organizations. We host several chapters of national organizations. Below, we list our department's student organizations, and their respective presidents. Interested students should contact the organizations' presidents for more information on each organization.

Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA)

The Mission of AWMA is to assist in the professional development and critical environmental decision-making of our members to benefit society. Learn more.

Association of Doctoral Students (ADS)

The mission of ADS to improve the overall educational experience of PhD students at TAMUK. Our aim is to provide an educational, social, and professional experience that will enhance the efforts and lives of our members. More...

Water Environment Association of Texas and Texas American Water Works Association (WEAT/TAWWA)

The joint WEAT/TAWWA chapter at our university provides students with professional opportunities by working in close relationship to the joint professional organization in the Coastal Bend. Learn more.

American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES)

The mission of AAEES is to protect public health by providing professional development for students, engineers, and scientists. It provides a Board Certification for all Environmental Engineers. Learn more.