The Professional Master Degree in Marine Conservation provides students with advanced training in both the theoretical aspects of marine science and conservation, as well as the practical aspects required to begin a career in this field. This degree track is unique in that students design a curriculum that emphasizes their personal goals and interests, while focusing on innovative solutions to current marine ecosystem and organism threats. The goal of the track is to advance conservation efforts, scientific literacy and communication, public outreach and integration, and education within the marine realm. Practical aspects of the program will vary between individuals but may include exposure to field methods and techniques, GIS and remote sensing of shallow water marine environments, the development of environmental impact statements, coastal law, the development of social media, scientific communication, and statistics for environmental management.
This program includes two semesters of coursework and a 3–6 month internship at one of a number of local federal agencies, institutions, and NGO’s, in which students apply both the theory and practical aspects of their training to real-world projects. University of Miami students from several disciplines, including science, communication, law, education and engineering, will have the opportunity to participate in exciting hands-on field and virtual learning experiences. This degree provides excellent preparation for employment in areas of marine conservation, management, media, education, and ecosystem science.
The goal of the track is to advance conservation efforts, scientific literacy and communication, public outreach and integration, and education within the marine realm. Practical aspects of the program will vary between individuals but may include exposure to field methods and techniques, GIS and remote sensing of shallow water marine environments, the development of environmental impact statements, coastal law, the development of social media, scientific communication, and statistics for environmental management.
Maria Estevanez
Coastal Zone Management, JD/MPS Track, & Marine Conservation
Fall
Credit Hours
MES 671
Marine Conservation Biology: An Ecosystem-Based Paradigm
3
RSM 600
Research Diving Techniques (or ELECTIVE)
3
RSM 612 or MES 624
Statistics for Environmental Management (or ELECTIVE)
or Statistics & Data Analysis for Environmental Science & Policy3
MES 620, 720,
or 616Environmental Law (or ELECTIVE)
or Coastal Law and Policy
or Ocean Policy and Development and Analysis3
Credit Hours
12
Spring
Credit Hours
RSM 649
Scientific Communication (or ELECTIVE)
3
MES 710 or 618
International Ocean Law And Governance
or Coastal Zone Management3
MES 673
Marine Conservation Outreach (or ELECTIVE)
3
MES 660
& MES 661Introduction to Marine Geographic Information Systems
and Introduction to Marine Geographic Information Systems - Laboratory (Can be taken in Fall or Spring)3
Credit Hours
12
Summer
Credit Hours
MES 805
MPS Internship
6
Credit Hours
6
Total Credit Hours
31-32
Students may take any elective on the RSMAS campus with the consent of their faculty advisor. Below are a few examples of courses past students in this program used as electives.
For more details, visit the UM Bulletin
Code
Title
Credit Hours
MES 606
Advanced Fieldwork in Coastal Cultures
3
RSM 620
Climate and Society
3
MES 720
Coastal Law and Policy
3
MES 602
Economics of Natural Resources
3
MES 604
Fieldwork in Coastal Management: Tourism, Conservation, and Development
3
MES 625
Fisheries Socioeconomics and Management
3
MES 626
Submerged Cultural Resource Management
3
MBE 642
Oceans and Human Health
3
RSM 600
Research Diving Techniques
3
MES 662
Spatial Analysis: Intermediate Course in Marine GIS
3
RSM 612
Statistics for Environmental Management
3
MBE 615
Tropical Marine Ecology
3