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Advanced studies and real-world experience for professional oceanographers<\/p>\n\n\n

URI Online: \nOceans and Coasts<\/h1>\n\n

URI Online\u2019s Oceans and Coasts programs offer a comprehensive online education in marine and coastal environments, blending scientific knowledge with practical application. These graduate and certificate programs provide opportunities for students to participate in cutting-edge research and gain hands-on experience in areas such as oceanography, ocean policy, and coastal management.<\/p>\n\n\nLearn more<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

If your goal is to enter or advance in the ocean-science workforce, holding a Master of Oceanography (M.O.) degree can prove you possess the skills, experience and credentials that employers will notice, respect and value. Those who earn an M.O. are more than well-versed in current issues and practices, they are recognized as accomplished and proven professionals. The program combines traditional academic studies with professional experience to provide a distinct advantage in the job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who should apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Applicants should hold a bachelor\u2019s degree in natural sciences or engineering and must show an aptitude for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. M.O. students have a passion for applying science and technology to real-world oceanographic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choose a track to build fluency and depth of understanding, while having the flexibility to advance in a specialization<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We work with many of New England’s top regulators, scientists, and stakeholders on the health of our coastal waters. Having an M.O. student from URI on staff\u2014a professional like Casey\u2014brings us the skill set necessary to move ahead with this environmental agenda.<\/blockquote>Zenas Crocker, Executive Director, Barnstable Clean Water Coalition<\/cite><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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Full-time students can earn the M.O. in as little as one year. Students enjoy extraordinary access to faculty mentoring and advising.<\/p>\n\n\n

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First international M.O. alum<\/h2>

The M.O. program was perfect since it allowed me to combine oceanography core courses with courses on policy and environmental management.<\/em> Berta Borneo, 2019 M.O. alumna<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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With guidance from their major professors, they map courses of study that build upon personal achievements and give direction to their professional ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To earn an M.O., students accumulate 30 graduate-level credits but do not write or defend a master\u2019s thesis. Rather, they complete advanced coursework and gain practical experience in problem-solving in oceanography by undertaking internships or capstone projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon completion of the program, M.O. graduates are expected to demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n