{"id":7537,"date":"2019-10-21T13:16:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T17:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maf-draft\/?page_id=7537"},"modified":"2026-03-25T12:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:35:00","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maf\/academics\/ma-marine-affairs\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Master of Arts in Marine Affairs<\/h1>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"mama\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-mama\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-7531\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7531\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maf\/academics\/ma-marine-affairs\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7543\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7543\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maf\/academics\/ma-marine-affairs\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7669\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7669\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maf\/academics\/ma-marine-affairs\/thesis-or-major-paper\/\">M.A.M.A. Thesis Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7600\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maf\/academics\/ma-marine-affairs\/admission\/\">Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12305\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12305\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maf\/academics\/funding-resources\/\">Funding Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n<h2>Curriculum<\/h2>\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: right;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/\" title=\"\">Graduate School<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maf\/academics\/ma-marine-affairs\/learning-outcomes\/\" title=\"\">Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Candidates for the M.A. in Marine Affairs take 21 required course credits (seven courses). Additionally, a minimum of 18 credits (six courses) is earned in elective courses, 9 of which must be MAF courses. This program of study enables a student to specialize in a given area and still receive the multidisciplinary influence of the M.A.M.A. program. A six-credit master\u2019s thesis of an inter-disciplinary nature (or major project, depending on student track) completes the program of study.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201ccore\u201d of the M.A.M.A graduate program consists of the following six courses:<br \/>\nMAF 583 \u2013 Quantitative Methods in Marine Affairs<br \/>\nMAF 502 \u2013 Research Methods in Marine Affairs<br \/>\nMAF 511 \u2013 Marine Science and Ocean Uses<br \/>\nMAF 521 &#8211; Coastal Zone Law<br \/>\nMAF 577 \u2013 International Ocean Law<br \/>\nMAF 651 \u2013 Marine Affairs Seminar<br \/>\nEEC 434\/534&nbsp;<span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Economics of Natural Resources&nbsp;<\/span>or EEC 435\/535&nbsp;<span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Environmental Economics<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The successful completion of the M.A.M.A degree within two years requires the student to complete a minimum of 39 credits in that period. If you are on an assistantship you should consult with your adviser to determine a realistic course schedule given your other responsibilities.<\/p>\n<h3>Program of Study<\/h3>\n<p>Each student must complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/forms\/\">program of study form<\/a> by the beginning of the second semester in the program. The program of study, prepared by the student with his or her major professor, provides a listing of required courses and the elective courses which the student will take to complete the program. The program of study is signed by the student, by his or her major professor, by the appropriate program coordinator in the Department of Marine Affairs, and by the Dean of the Graduate School. Changes in the program of study may be done with the approval of the major professor, department chair, and Dean of the Graduate School.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes time to certify the student for receipt of degree, the Graduate School will determine if the contracted and approved program of study has been fulfilled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Master of Arts in Marine Affairs Curriculum Candidates for the M.A. in Marine Affairs take 21 required course credits (seven courses). Additionally, a minimum of 18 credits (six courses) is earned in elective courses, 9 of which must be MAF courses. 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