{"id":193324,"date":"2026-07-14T15:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T19:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/?page_id=193324"},"modified":"2026-08-31T15:30:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T19:30:55","slug":"master-of-oceanography-online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/academics\/master-of-oceanography-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Oceanography (Online)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Master of Oceanography (Online)<\/h1><p>Fully Online | 30 Credits<\/p><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/contact\/\" title=\"\">Request information<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Master-of-Oceanography-Hero.jpg);background-position:52% 54%;\"><\/div><div 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menu-item-object-page menu-item-193330\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/academics\/master-of-oceanography-online\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-193331\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-193331\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/academics\/master-of-oceanography-online\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-193336\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-193336\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/academics\/master-of-oceanography-online\/admission-and-fees\/\">Admission and Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-193341\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-193341\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/academics\/master-of-oceanography-online\/faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"type-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Apply science and technology to real-world oceanographic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gain knowledge, advance your career, and explore the world\u2019s oceans with URI Online\u2019s Master of Oceanography taught by world-renowned oceanographers at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/\">URI\u2019s Graduate School of Oceanography<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this 30-credit program, students will use their foundational knowledge to further their understanding of all oceanographic disciplines, paired with advanced studies on a topic of the student\u2019s choosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstrate a command of the fundamental principles of oceanography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the current state of oceanic problems and technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an ability to create and apply solutions linking the science to policy and management practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have developed a proficiency in communication with the ability to discuss scientific and technical issues with diverse audiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/areas-of-interest\/marine-environmental-science\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/marine-and-environmental-science-online-card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"a marine professional works on a piece of equipment on a boat while wearing a hardhat\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>URI Online<\/h2><p>Learn more about URI&#8217;s other online programs for marine and environmental science professionals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore marine and environmental science programs<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program delivers practical experience and in-depth knowledge aimed at enhancing careers in maritime companies (e.g., consulting, construction, shipping, resource and energy development), port management, the uniformed marine services (Navy, Coast Guard, and NOAA Corps), government agencies, and environmental organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Career opportunities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oceanographer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marine Biologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coastal Engineer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><div class=\"cl-quote-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/unnamed-2-scaled-e1723749866182.jpg)\" title=\"Theresa stands next to equipment on a large ship\"><\/div><blockquote>\u201cMy experience in the program was truly transformative. I collaborated with UNESCO on a manual for the Ocean Decade publication series and published a paper that began in Dr. Heather McNair\u2019s writing course. The hands-on experiences, combined with the support from faculty like Dr. Menden-Deuer, deepened my passion for oceanography. The asynchronous format allowed me to continue my coursework even while at sea with GO-SHIP A13.5, making this program a perfect fit for my career goals.\u201d<\/blockquote><cite>Teresa Kennedy, Ph.D.\n\nProfessor of STEM Education\nURI Online Alumna<\/cite><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply science and technology to real-world oceanographic challenges. Gain knowledge, advance your career, and explore the world\u2019s oceans with URI Online\u2019s Master of Oceanography taught by world-renowned oceanographers at&nbsp;URI\u2019s Graduate School of Oceanography. 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