SUNY Maritime - Bachelor of Science - Marine Environmental Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

A LIVING LABORATORY There’s a reason the first commercial maritime school in the nation was founded in New York Harbor. New York/New Jersey is a hub for the largest maritime companies in the world. It is also a thriving natural saltwater and freshwater habitat for animal and plant life, and an ideal location for studying marine environmental science.

A WORLD OF DISCOVERY Uncover nature’s best-kept secrets and explore uncharted territory in SUNY Maritime’s Bachelor of Science in Marine Environmental Science program.

On our beautiful waterfront campus, surrounded by the East River and the Long Island Sound, you’ll explore marine life and investigate current environmental issues such as climate change and water and air pollution. The program combines disciplines in marine and environmental science to prepare you to pursue an advanced degree, and for careers in fields such as environmental consulting, marine science, or meteorology.

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B.S. IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE The Bachelor of Science in Marine Environmental Science (MES) program is an interdisciplinary exploration of the natural marine world. The research-focused curriculum includes general education requirements, major-specific core courses, and electives such as Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management, and Tropical Cyclones.

Professional learning experiences are key components of a SUNY Maritime education. As a student in the MES program, you will either choose to complete a summer internship or pursue a U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate’s License. You will also specialize your degree by choosing a required minor.

REQUIRED MINOR OPTIONS • Marine Biology

• Meteorology and Oceanography

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS For a traditional, research-focused college experience, you will complete an internship related to your academic studies. For example, you may rehabilitate wildlife with the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, or analyze geologic data at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. You may also conduct marine biology experiments and research with SUNY Maritime faculty, or work with the waterfront director to design and administer the science portion of the college’s Maritime Adventure Camp.

U.S. COAST GUARD DECK LICENSE A deck license qualifies you to work onboard commercial vessels, navigating, handling cargo, maintaining the ship, and ensuring operational safety. To earn a USCG Licence, you must take additional courses, which include hands-on professional training aboard the Empire State VI. This program track requires you to belong to the college Regiment of Cadets, a disciplined lifestyle program that is not affiliated with the military.

CURRICULUM SAMPLE COURSES BIO 315

Marine Biology

GBLW 435

Environmental Law and Policy

ES 420

Environmental Pollution

METE 408

Dynamic Meteorology

ES 451

Field Methods

OCEA 402

Estuaries and Coastal Processes

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HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES At SUNY Maritime, the world is your lab—prepare to get your hands wet!

In the Marine Environmental Science program, you’ll collect organisms and samples right from the bodies of water adjoining our 55-acre waterfront campus. You’ll work hands-on in our state-of-the-art instrumental room and newly renovated laboratories, specifically designed for biology, environmental science, and oceanography students.

In the laboratory, you will explore topics such as physical, biological, geological, and chemical properties in the marine and atmospheric environments.

ALYSSA POURMONIR, ’14 “My internship opportunities gave me experience in forecasting, performing biological surveys in the field, identifying clam characteristics, writing technical papers, and interacting in a professional environment.”

INNOVATION IN THE WORKS To create a better research experience and enhance career opportunities for our students, SUNY Maritime is in the process of developing new courses in geographic information systems and building a new waterfront lab.

EXPERT FACULTY Professors in the MES program are dedicated educators who are selected for their incisive understanding in areas of environmental science, marine meteorology, oceanography, and biology, among others. Many are published authors who have contributed research on topics including hydrothermal vents, climate change on local marine waters, and fish population dynamics.

VINCENT CAVALERI, ’17 “While at Maritime, I spent two months working with the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation.

I mainly helped with rehabilitating the seals and turtles. I aided in bringing the injured animals from the beaches to our facility, feeding them, and performing physicals.”

AMEERA KHAN, ’18 “Maritime offered an environmental aspect, which broadened my interests...

What I learn in the classroom, especially the labs, replicates what I could be doing after graduation.”

ANCHORED IN HISTORY Founded in 1874, SUNY Maritime College is the first federally approved institution in the nation for nautical professionals. Today, students from around the world choose SUNY Maritime for its long-established reputation of producing skilled, knowledgeable graduates who emerge as leaders in fields related to marine environmental science.

With expert faculty, career-focused programs, and immersive hands-on experiences, SUNY Maritime is where you’ll build a solid foundation for a rewarding future in environmental science, marine biology, or meteorology and oceanography.

100%

Graduate with Internship or Sea Term Experience

Newly Renovated, State-of-The-Art

ENVIRONMENTAL LAB Available for Undergraduate Student Use

Ranked a

TOP-TIER

Baccalaureate College U.S. News & World Report

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER SUNY Maritime graduates go on to graduate school as well as careers across land and sea. They are educators, aquarium staff, weather forecasters, and successful leaders in the maritime industry who work for a wide-range of environmental companies and organizations.

RECENT GRADUATES HAVE FOUND EMPLOYMENT WITH: • Aquarium of Niagara • Caledonia Fish Hatchery • Con Edison • Great Atlantic Shellfish Farms, LLC • Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association • National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • New York State Department of

Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) • New York City Department of

Environmental Protection (DEP) • Norrie Point Environmental Center • Onondaga Lake Cleanup • Sea Turtle Recovery • U.S. Military • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • WNEP (news station)

HOW TO APPLY WWW.SUNYMARITIME.EDU/APPLYNOW ADMISSIONS FALL : FRESHMAN

FALL : TRANSFER

SPRING : ALL APPLICANTS

Early Decision Deadline: November 1

Priority Decision Deadline: January 31

Priority Decision Deadline: December 1

Regular Decision Deadline: January 31

Regular Decision Deadline: April 1

International Applicants: November 1

FINANCIAL POWER Our graduates have high earning power, which means SUNY Maritime College has one of the best return-on-investment rates in the country. We also work hard to make sure our programs are affordable to as many students as possible.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Merit scholarships are available to students with outstanding records. Qualified NYS students may also be eligible for the new income-based Excelsior Scholarship and the NYS STEM Incentive Program. Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with your high school transcript to receive consideration.

FAFSA Filling out the FAFSA is an essential step to receiving full consideration for grants, loans, and work-study funds. Our FAFSA code is 002853.

REDUCED TUITION RATES Reduced tuition is offered to both in-state students and in-region students. The region includes AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, NJ, PA, PR, RI, SC, VA, and Washington, D.C.

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