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Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen

McAllen

Texas A&M University opened the Higher Education Center at McAllen because the university is committed to supporting the educational needs of Texas with top-tier educational programs that will fulfill individual student career goals, enhance continued economic development of the region and help provide the necessary skilled workforce.

THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY NEEDS YOU
That’s why degree options at this campus are focused on the issues that matter most here. At this $40 million facility, you’ll learn how to make a difference in the region and beyond. Feed the masses, cure diseases, and build the communities of the future, all right here in the Rio Grande Valley.

Degree Programs

McAllen degree options are uniquely designed and specially tailored to meet the expected needs of the Rio Grande Valley.

INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING (ITDE)

Engineering, Powered By You
Interdisciplinary engineering degree program allows students to develop unique skill sets and specialize in areas that may not be provided in traditional department degree programs.
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MXET)

Plug In
This new undergraduate program emphasizes mechatronics, a multidisciplinary field that includes a combination of mechanical, electrical, communications, control and computer systems.
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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (BIMS)

Just What The Doctor Ordered
Biomedical science is the broad field of applied biology related to health and disease. The primary purpose is to prepare people at the college level for productive futures in a changing world.
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FOOD SYSTEMS INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT (FSIM)

Food for Thought
This interdisciplinary degree will prepare graduates for management positions in food industries. Students will gain knowledge and hands-on experiences in economics and international trade, food science and agricultural technology to provide a safe and accessible food supply.
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PUBLIC HEALTH

Stronger Communities, Healthy People - Our Tradition
Students in this program learn how to create a healthier world. Among other things, they explore health disparities in underserved populations, struggles within America’s health care system and cutting-edge innovations to fight the deadliest diseases.
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