Texas General Land Office: Archives and Records Department Virtual Tour

Course Overview: This innovative virtual tour provides unprecedented access to the Texas General Land Office Archives and Records Department, offering professional development for surveyors while serving the broader public interest in Texas history. Through expert-guided virtual exploration, participants will discover the rich heritage preserved within the GLO's secure facilities, from Spanish colonial land grants to modern surveying practices.

Duration: 3 Credit Hours (CEU certified)

Delivery: Interactive virtual tour with expert commentary and linked resources

Assessment: Knowledge checks with each course section to assure content understanding and comprehensive final examination for course credit

Resources: Downloadable materials, direct links to dighitized historic documents, and reference guides

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, participants will:

• Understand historical and modern boundary laws
• Experience experts interpret historical field notes and land grant documentation
• Navigate the GLO's extensive map and document collection
• Apply historical context to modern surveying challenges
• Identify key resources for land ownership and genealogical research

Professional Benefits

• CEU credits for qualified surveyors
• Access to expert archival knowledge
• Practical research skills development
• Historical context for modern practice

Target Audience

• Professional Surveyors
• Researchers
• History Enthusiasts
• General Public

Technical Requirements

• High-speed internet connection
• Modern web browser
• Audio capability
• Optional: Printer for supplementary materials

CEU Credits: 3 hours

Course Access: Immediate upon registration

Duration: Self-paced within 90 days

For Registration Help, feel free to reach out to Shelby Sharpe at shelby.sharpe@tamucc.edu