Bachelor of Arts in Marine Affairs
Overview
The primary objective of the Marine Affairs B.A. major is to educate students in the interdisciplinary analysis needed for effective marine and coastal management. The Bachelor of Arts degree emphasizes the roles of law and policy and to that end expects to develop an understanding of the socio-economic, political, and legal effects of decisions and their implications. Students gain familiarity with issues confronting the policymaker and manager at the local, state, regional, national, and international levels. Students may shape their studies around topics such as fisheries, natural hazards, maritime transportation and ports, wind energy, coastal and ocean management, marine pollution, and tourism.
Marine Affairs Undergraduate Learning Outcomes:
- Apply knowledge of uses in coastal/ocean areas to determine factors that influence governance and management efforts.
- Examine ethical issues that arise in coastal and ocean management across geographical areas and time periods, especially those related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Integrate knowledge, methods, and skills from natural and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities to address public policy issues.
- Evaluate, synthesize, and apply appropriate information from various interdisciplinary sources to draw conclusions.
- Create and express ideas through effective oral/written/visual communication to diverse audiences.
- Collaborate using effective teamwork skills to address issues in marine affairs.