Academics

BS in Marine Professional Studies

The Bachelor’s of Science in Marine Professional Studies program is designed to provide students with an orientation towards the marine-related fields with a broadened, in-depth, scholarly perspective on marine and coastal issues, from the depths of the deep sea to the heights of atmospheric  climate change, from details of port security, environmental impacts, and  marine transportation to overarching international policy.

The program is designed for a broad range of students and working professionals with an interest in the marine and coastal zone that may not  require an in-depth academic background in science. Successful degree  completion will prepare/further develop the candidate for a wide range of  career choices in the marine/maritime sector; e.g. marine transportation, ports and harbors, shipyards, aquariums, aquaculture, the marine ecotourism industry, administration, as well as environmental organizations, editorial  functions, and other aspects of scientific communication.

Students graduating from this degree program will be well suited to further careers in industrial, governmental or non-governmental regulatory, and policy positions.

Marine Professional Studies AT A GLANCE

The combination of courses comprising the degree ensures that students will acquire and demonstrate the following Learning Outcomes:

Course of Study

To receive a bachelor’s degree, students must complete at least 120 credits, including major, minor, general education, and electives coursework.

Major course requirements include:

Concentrations

Students may choose to focus the Marine Professional Studies degree into one of two concentrations:

Concentration in Marine Ecotourism

Concentration in Marine Environmental Science