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Oceanography

Associate in Science



Program Details

The Oceanography Associate in Science Degree is designed to introduce the student to the field of ocean science and the blue economy. Students who complete the degree will be prepared for future study and employment in oceanography, marine biology, or related ocean science fields. This degree requires a total of 18-22 units in addition to other graduation requirements.

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Oceanography Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.

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Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Demonstrate mastery of ocean science concepts, including interactions between the ocean's geological, chemical, physical, and biological systems, characteristics of different ocean habitats, and human impacts on the ocean.
  2. Demonstrate proper use of scientific tools and techniques to acquire and interpret oceanographic data.
  3. Use the scientific method to investigate phenomena in the natural world, and use concepts, experiments, or theory to explain them.