Bachelor of Arts

The B.A. in Coastal Studies requires a foundation of courses including 25 credits of Marine Science courses, and 18 credits of defined social science courses constituting the Related Area. Students who are seeking careers in conservation, policy and regulation, business and law may choose to receive a Bachelor of Arts. For students interested in eventually applying to graduate school in the sciences or pursuing a career in the sciences, the Bachelor of Science is recommended. For a typical plan of study for a student planning to receive a B.A. in Coastal Studies see Sample Plans of Study.

Coastal Studies majors must pass the following courses, in addition to the General Education requirements of the College.

I.100's Level:
BIOL 107, 108; CHEM 127Q-128Q or CHEM 122 and GEOL 102; MATH 109Q, 118Q; PHYS 121Q, 122Q; MARN 170

Coastal Studies requires a course in data analysis and interpretation. This requirement may be fulfilled with STAT 110V or another approved course.

Students are encouraged to fulfill some of their General Education requirements with the following choices:

    For Group 6: SCI 240 or for Group 5a: a HIST 206

    For Group 7: ECON 112 or ARE 150

II. Coastal Studies B.A. Major Requirements

The following courses constitute the major requirements: MARN 210, 211, 212C, 255W, 256, and 3 electives The electives are: MARN 220Q, 230, 236 or 282, 241, 242, 270, 275W, 280W, 294, 325

III. Coastal Studies B.A. Related Area

In consultation with their faculty advisor, students choose Related Area courses appropriate to their interests, one from each of four subject areas, plus two additional courses from any of the following areas:Environmental Policy, Economic Development, Law and Regulation, Coastal Issues. The department maintains a list of courses acceptable for each subject area.