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Academic Advising Resources

The Marine Affairs B.A. is an interdisciplinary study of the effective marine and coastal management. Subject areas include management of fisheries and marine ecosystems, coastal management, and maritime transportation and ports. The B.S. program puts a heavier emphasis on science and mathematics, with specialty areas that include: fisheries and marine ecosystems, coastal management, maritime transportation and ports, and ocean policy. This degree provides a strong educational background for continued study in law—especially environmental, fishery, coastal zone, admiralty, and ocean law.

Advisors

First-Year students can work with either Devin Fields or Professor Mendenhall.

Senior Academic Advisor (Years 2-4; ENRE, ESM, WCB, MAF)

College of the Environment and Life Sciences

401.874.4676
ataylor@uri.edu

Academic Advisor (Year 1; AFS, AVS, ENRE, LDA, MAF, MBIO, PLS, SFS)

College of the Environment and Life Sciences

401.874.4064
devin.fields@uri.edu

Faculty Advisor - Academic Year Only (Years 1-4)

Marine Affairs

Attention CELS Students:

If you are a Sophomore, Junior or Senior and have been notified that you have completed the requirements for transfer to the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS), please log into Starfish for information on how to make an appointment with your CELS Faculty Advisor.

The 4 Year Blank Fillable Worksheet is for planning purposes only and does not equate or replace your major specific curriculum sheet. This is NOT your Curriculum Sheet. This tool can be used to map out your individual 4-year plan while at URI. This form is not to be turned in as part of your Graduation Application. Please scroll down further to download your curriculum sheet.