Oceanography M.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Oceanography M.S.: 30 credits

Concentrations: Biological, Chemical, Fisheries, Geological, Physical

Students must earn a B- grade or better in the core courses of the degree program before being eligible to take the comprehensive exam.

General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master’s degree requirements.
Oceanography Program Requirements
OCN F620Physical Oceanography4
OCN F630Geological Oceanography3
OCN F633Integrative Oceanography1
OCN F650Biological Oceanography3
OCN F660Chemical Oceanography3
OCN F699Thesis6-12
Concentration
Complete one of the following:10
Biological, Chemical, Geological, Physical
Fisheries
Total Credits30-36

Note: Oceanography majors must demonstrate field experience aboard an oceanographic vessel.

Concentrations

Biological, Chemical, Geological, Physical

Biological, Chemical, Geological and Physical Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
F400- or F600-level electives as approved by the graduate committee 110
Total Credits10
1

Appropriate to the area of concentration

Fisheries

Fisheries Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
FISH F692Seminar2
OCN F643Fisheries Oceanography4
F400- or F600-level electives as approved by the graduate committee 14
Total Credits10
1

Appropriate to the area of concentration

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirements:

  • Resume
  • Statement of goals
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Optional: Scores from the GRE tests will be considered if submitted

Note: Students are admitted to the graduate program in oceanography on the basis of their ability and the capability of the program to meet their particular interests and needs. Applications are considered throughout the year but students should apply by March 1 to have the best chance for admission and financial support for the subsequent fall semester. Assistantship stipends are awarded competitively and limited fellowship support is available. Most students are supported on research projects that relate directly to their degree research.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Be subject experts
  • Have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Have experience in gathering data at sea or in the field
  • Be prepared to work as a professional scientist, who contributes to the body of scientific knowledge within an oceanographic discipline
  • Be satisfied with the quality of their educational experience and time to graduation