{"id":10022,"date":"2020-08-27T14:52:42","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T18:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/?page_id=10022"},"modified":"2026-01-08T10:22:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:22:59","slug":"fisheries-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/fisheries-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Fisheries Science Graduate Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-promo-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo  \"><div class=\"cl-promo-backdrop-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-backdrop style-brand\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-promo-content\"><div class=\"cl-promo-text\"><h1>Fisheries Science Graduate Certificate<\/h1><p>12-Credits | Fully Online | Flexible<\/p><p><a class=\"cl-promo-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadmissions.uri.edu\/apply\/\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cl-promo-img-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-img\"><a class=\"cl-promo-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadmissions.uri.edu\/apply\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/FIS.jpeg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Silhouette of a fishing boat with the sunset in the background\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Fisheries Science\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-fisheries-science\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-12401\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12401\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/fisheries-science\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12059\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12059\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/fisheries-science\/faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32375\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32375\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/oceans-and-coasts\/\">Oceans and Coasts<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32433\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32433\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/areas-of-interest\/\">Areas of Interest<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-26827\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-26827\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12062\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12062\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/fisheries-science\/tuition-and-fees\/\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-29433\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-29433\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/discover-uri-online\/\">Discover URI Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-26826\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-home menu-item-26826\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/\">URI Online Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32374\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32374\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/apply-now\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-tabs  \">\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Overview<\/h1>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gain core competencies and enhance your skill set in sustainable fisheries science and management.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Science (FIS) is an online program that helps students develop core competencies in sustainable fisheries management, including stock assessment and fisheries ecology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this program, students will gain a foundation in statistical procedures and effective decision-making to address complex issues related to fisheries and fish habitats. Students will solve real-world fisheries problems and learn how to create effective, practical solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can earn their certificate in four sessions, maximizing flexibility and convenience for career enhancement, leadership positions in the industry, and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Courses<\/h1>\n\n<p><strong>AFS515: <\/strong>Fishery Ecology<br><strong>AFS531:<\/strong> Fisheries Stock Assessment<br><strong>AFS560:<\/strong> Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Science &amp; Management<br><strong>AFS597:<\/strong> Internship in Fisheries and Aquaculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Course Schedule*<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session<\/strong>: Fall 1 | <strong>Course:<\/strong> AFS 515<br><strong>Session<\/strong>: Fall 2 | <strong>Course:<\/strong> AFS 531<br><strong>Session:<\/strong> Spring 1 | <strong>Course:<\/strong> AFS\/OCG 560<br><strong>Session:<\/strong> Spring 2 | <strong>Course: <\/strong>Capstone &#8211; AFS 597<br><em>Course schedule will vary depending upon when a student enters the program<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Admissions<\/h1>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resume\/CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of purpose\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interest in program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relevant work experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reasons for applying to the online program at URI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional goals, as well as plans for achieving these goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Next Entry Term: Fall 2027<\/h1>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/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<h2 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