Degree Requirements

Graduate programs are offered in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, and Marine Science.  Specific course requirements are determined by the advisory committee of each student.

Students can choose focus area tracks from the following:

• Atmospheric Science Track
• Earth Science Track
• Marine Science Track

Degrees earned will be distributed as: "Master of Science in Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences" without track specifications.  

Atmospheric Science Track

Course List

Code	Title	Hours	Counts towards
Seminar Course		1
MEA 601	Seminar
Area of Focus Courses 1		29
Courses in the "Area of Focus" are determined in conjunction with the academic committee
Total Hours		30

1	MEA 601 Seminar is required of all thesis M.S. students no later than the third semester in residence.

Earth Science Track

Course List

Code	Title	Hours	Counts towards
Seminar Course 1		1
MEA 601	Seminar
Area of Focus Courses		29
Courses in the "Area of Focus" are determined in conjunction with the academic committee
Total Hours		30

Marine Science Track

Within marine sciences the subdisciplines include:

• Biological Oceanography
• Chemical Oceanography
• Geological Oceanography
• Physical Oceanography  

Course List

Code	Title	Hours	Counts towards
Core Courses		12
MEA 540	Principles of Physical Oceanography
MEA 549	Principles of Biological Oceanography
MEA 570	Geological Oceanography
MEA 573	Principles of Chemical Oceanography
Seminar Course 1		1
MEA 601	Seminar
Area of Focus Courses		11
Courses in the "Area of Focus" are determined in conjunction with the academic committee
Courses Outside Area of Focus		6
"Courses Outside Area of Focus" are determined in conjunction with the academic committee
Total Hours		30

Faculty