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About the MCP Program

The program consists of advanced coursework in six key areas:

 

  1. Marine science

  2. Marine conservation biology

  3. Marine management, policy and law

  4. Communications

  5. Quantitative data analysis

  6. Field biology

Under the supervision of a coordinating committee, each degree candidate will choose elective coursework within all of these areas to best suit their specific postgraduate career objectives. In addition, each student will conduct an in-depth capstone study or internship involving analysis of available data and produce an original synthesis paper based on a committee-approved, consequential topic in marine conservation and policy.

This program is designed to be completed in 12 months of full-time study, and requires a minimum of 30 credits of coursework, although due to the elective nature of the curriculum, many students will complete additional credits for their degree. Students wishing to complete a more comprehensive capstone project or internship, or also complete an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science or Geospatial Sciences may elect to stay on for a third semester.  The program can also be completed part-time, but is not designed for students who may only be able to enroll in night classes.

 

Anticipated Costs of your Marine Conservation and Policy Masters in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences 

New York State residents can expect to pay around  $21,507 in tuition, fees and health insurance for their 30-credit degree which can be completed in 12 months.  Out-of-state students can expect to pay $36,250.

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