Texas College
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| Texas College | |
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| Established | 1894 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal Church |
| Location | Tyler, Texas, United States |
| Former names | Phillips University |
| Sports | baseball volleyball softball track basketball football |
| Nickname | Steers and Lady Steers |
| Athletics | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Affiliations | Red River Athletic Conference Central States Football League |
| Website | www.texascollege.edu |
Texas College is a historically black four-year college located in Tyler, Texas that is affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund. The school was established by CME ministers in 1894 and briefly changed its name to Phillips University from 1909 to 1912.
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[edit] Academics
Texas College offers bachelor's degree programs in art, biology, business administration, computer science, English, education, history, mathematics, music, physical education, political science, liberal studies, social work and sociology. Also available are Associate of Arts degrees in early childhood education and general studies, as well as an alternative certification teacher education program for people with bachelor's degrees.
[edit] Student activities
The Steers and Lady Steers teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' Red River Athletic Conference in baseball, volleyball, softball, track, and men's and women's basketball. Its football program, revived as an official sport in 2004, is a member of the Central States Football League.
[edit] Facilities
[edit] Residence halls
Residence halls include the Daniel Residence Hall and the Maddie A. Fair Residence Hall.[1]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- www.texascollege.edu Official web site
- Texas College from the Handbook of Texas Online
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