Nova Southeastern University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master's of Science in Marine Environmental Sciences

Format: Campus

Program Description:

This master's degree program results from the need to educate professionals beyond the bachelor's degree in a synthesis of diverse disciplines, each of which views the marine environment in disparate ways. It is important to differentiate the Marine Environmental Sciences M.S. Program from the Coastal Zone Management M.S. Program. The MEVS is a more broadly based degree without the in-depth management emphasis of CZM. The MEVS is not designed as an intermediate degree for the Ph.D., although some MEVS graduates will be well prepared for, and may later apply to, a Ph.D. program either at the Oceanographic Center or elsewhere. Students who complete the MEVS Program typically directly enter, or re-enter, the work force. Graduates can find employment in environmentally oriented agencies/organizations and the program is of value for prospective or actual employees of government and industry seeking to advance careers in marine-related areas. Because of this diversity, applicants with any undergraduate major will be considered for admission. However, a science major is most useful.

Program completion consists of completing 45 credit hours (15 hours of core/required courses, 24 hours of electives, and 6 hours of capstone) for the capstone track and 39 credit hours for the thesis track (15 hours of core/required courses, 15 hours of electives, and 9 hours of theses) with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. In addition, capstone students must write and defend a capstone paper which must be approved as complete by the advisor and one additional committee member. Thesis students must write and defend a thesis which must be approved as complete by the advisor and two additional committee members. On completion of all credit requirements, capstone paper or thesis requirements, and an oral examination relative to program learning outcomes the student may apply for graduation.

Accreditation:

Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur Georgia 30033-4097, Telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Eligibility Requirements:

Because of this diversity, applicants with any undergraduate major will be considered for admission. However, a science major is most useful and a science background is essential.

# of Credits Required:

39-45

International Student Requirements:

http://wwwnova.edu/internationalstudents

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$863 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above