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Dec 17, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Marine Studies - Oceanography Concentration (MS)
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The objective of the degree is to train scholars with research experience and an ability to analyze and provide oceanography relevant information in all practical settings. Students that complete this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts in oceanography
- Analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific data in oceanography
- Demonstrate an understanding of environmental and societal issues in the context of oceanography
- Formulate informed, testable hypotheses in oceanography
- Develop group management, and task management skills
- Develop professional oral and written communication skills
- Perform novel oceanography research
- Effectively communicate oceanographic research results in oral and written scientific presentations and manuscripts
- Effectively present in professional and public forums
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Requirements for the Degree:
Requirements:
All students in the master’s program are required to complete a minimum of 30 graduate credits. A course outside of the Oceanography program and the student’s area of concentration is also required. All students must write a thesis. Students may bypass the master’s degree and work directly toward the PhD upon petition. Requirements for the PhD degree are similar to those for the master’s degree, but are more intensive. In addition to the required coursework, written and oral qualifying examinations are required before students are admitted to candidacy for the PhD degree.
Core Courses:
The following core courses:* Note:
*Course equivalencies, courses previously taken, or alternative courses are to be determined by current instructor and approved by the Graduate Curriculum Committee. A higher level course may be substituted for these courses on approval of the advisor and committee. Oceanography Seminar
- MAST 853 - Oceanography Seminar Credit(s): 1-12 (or equivalent) - must be taken at least one semester during each year of residence until all other requirements are met. [1 cr each]*
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*An alternative seminar may be substituted for MAST 853 in request of the student and with permission of advisor and the Graduate Curriculum Committee. One three credit course
One three credit course in Marine Policy or one three credit course outside of the student’s declared subdiscipline of interest (not including courses taken to meet the program core course requirement) as approved by the advisor and the Graduate Committee must be completed. Additional courses required by the student’s advisory committee
Students will work with their advisors to determine what additional coursework must be completed and how many research credits must be taken to account for the remaining credit hours for a minimum total of 30 prior to graduation. Credit to Total a Minimum of 30
Last Revised for 2024-2025 Academic Year
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