MART 103 Basic Safety and Lifeboatman Training
MART 115 Seamanship
MART 201 Vessel Structure and Ship Knowledge
MART 204 Terrestrial Navigation
NVSC 200 Naval Science for the Merchant Marine Officer
MART 200 Deck Sea Training I: Basic Comm., Navigation, & Seamanship
MART 212 Marine Dry Cargo Operations
MART 215 Seamanship II
MART 303 Celestial Navigation
MART 202 Ship Stability and Trim
MART 210 Integrated Navigation I: RADAR/ARPA/ECDIS
MART 321 Navigation Rules, International and Inland
MART 300 Deck Sea Training II: Intermediate Comm., Navigation, & Seamanship
MART 208 Maritime Meteorology
MART 307 Global Maritime Distress Safety System
MART 310 Integrated Navigation II: Electronic Navigation
MART 315 Seamanship III
MART 313 Marine Liquid Cargo Operations
MART 410 Integrated Navigation III: Bridge Watchstanding
MART 400 Deck Sea Training III: Advanced Comm., Navigation, & Seamanship
MART 403 Advanced Topics in Shipboard Operations
MART 404 The Navigator
MART 498 Maritime Medical Care
MART 401 Maritime Security
Marine Transportation, B.S.
Being located at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico gives our students plenty of hands-on experiences, and the expertly taught courses provide the fundamental knowledge required for graduates to succeed in this highly valued field. Students will have loads of career options, both on shore and at sea, which is enhanced with the License Option earned through the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.
The bulk of trade moves by water and has created countless industries and jobs. These sectors are continuing to grow and demand qualified personnel to lead them. With practical courses led by highly experienced mariners, our graduates are well-positioned to drive these industries forward.
License Option Available
Interested students can elect the License Option, which entails the required coursework for a U.S. Coast Guard 3rd Mate deck or engine officer. This is conferred to a student when they have completed all their academic requirements (including cruises), as well as successful completion of the U.S. Coast Guard 3rd Mate exam. For further details, see the links below.
- Required STCW Courses for MART Majors
- Required STCW Classes for Other License Option Degree Programs
Love What You Do
The unique flexibility of courses and the unparalleled access to top quality professors, industry experts, and the sea puts our students in a great position to succeed in any number of paths.
Career Paths
Pilot Vessel Captain
Ship’s Captain
Shipping Management
Port & Waterways Management
Hiring Agencies
State and Federal agencies
Private industry
Universities
Conservation Groups
Non-profits
Salary Ranges
Senior Oceanographer: $100–150K
Oceanographer: $45–100K
At Texas A&M University at Galveston we offer a comprehensive array of degrees which are geared to make the most of our ideal location on the edge of the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With programs ranging from marine biology to maritime administration led by enterprising professors at the top of their fields, we’re full of the opportunities you’re seeking.