Bachelor in Marine Sciences
Waukesha, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 36,400 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Oceans are our planet’s largest ecosystems. They cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface and contain 97 percent of the Earth’s water. Oceans are responsible for more than half the oxygen we breathe and absorb the most carbon from our atmosphere. They help reduce the impact of climate change and are home to hundreds of thousands of species of animal and plant life. Studying marine sciences prepares you to work toward protecting this amazing resource.
Our future depends on the future of the oceans. Your work will make a difference.
Healthy oceans are important to everyone. They serve as an important source of food, a potential supply of drinking water in areas that lack adequate fresh water, and a new frontier for the discovery of medicines that fight cancer and other diseases. They are also home to much of the world’s biodiversity.
As a marine scientist, you’ll be at the forefront of research and discovery. Oceanographers look at the big picture, such as how currents and the patterns of Arctic sea ice relate to broader issues of climate change. As a marine biologist, you might study the impact of human behavior on plant and animal life in coral reefs. You could work directly with marine life in a public aquarium, or become a pioneer in the aquaculture industry, looking for innovative ways to reduce hunger through marine farming.
Study Two Years Here, Two Years in Hawaii
Carroll University’s unique marine sciences program is offered in collaboration with Hawaii Pacific University (HPU). You’ll spend two years at Carroll, learning fundamental principles in biology, chemistry, and math, as well as completing general education requirements. Many students choose our program because it allows them to stay close to home while immersing themselves in marine biology as an undergraduate.
You’ll finish the degree requirements with an advantage not found in other programs—two years at Hawaii Pacific University, where you’ll have the Pacific Ocean at your doorstep to study marine science in greater depth. Advanced courses ranging from molecular biology to ecology will provide the knowledge you’ll need across the spectrum of modern biology and its marine applications. And there will be abundant opportunities to get involved in research projects at HPU.
You’ll graduate with a scientific understanding of the world's oceans and the life they contain, and a sense of appreciation for their beauty and fragility. You’ll be prepared with a foundation in the basic and applied sciences that will complement hands-on experience conducting laboratory and field observations and experiments.
The Hawaii Loa Campus of HPU is only a twenty-minute drive from Kaneohe Bay, a large natural embayment protected from the open ocean by the only true barrier reef in the Hawaiian Islands. This bay serves as one of the finest natural laboratories in the world for studying the marine sciences, and its protected nature allows HPU students to do fieldwork in almost any type of weather. Students also have access to the research and educational facilities of the Oceanic Institute, a center for aquaculture research and educational partner of HPU.
Majors
Carroll University’s marine sciences program offers two majors, both in collaboration with Hawaii Pacific University (HPU).
- Marine Biology Major
- Oceanography Major
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Career Opportunities
What can you do with a degree in marine sciences? You’ll be prepared for a wide variety of careers, and the Carroll/HPU partnership gives you the depth and breadth for success.
Some possible career options in marine sciences include:
- Aquaculturist
- Coastal zone manager
- Energy and mineral explorer
- Environmental health specialist
- Environmental planner
- Fisheries scientist
- Marine ecologist
- Museum and aquarium administrator
- Oceanography technician
- Salt marsh manager
- Technical writer
- Water pollution technician
Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in the marine sciences:
- Associate marine scientist
- Coastal specialist
- Forestry technician
- Ecologist
- Search coordinator
- Records specialist
- Assistant research scientist
Types of employers for marine science graduates:
- Wildlife/recreation/environmental organizations
- Veterinary clinics
- Government agencies
- Research laboratories
- Educational institutions
Recent employment positions of our graduates include:
- Aquarist, Sea World in Orlando
- Research Assistant, Coastal Conservation and Restoration Laboratory at Texas A & M University
- Apprentice Aquarist, Sea Life Park in Hawaii
- Fisheries Research, National Oceanographic, and Atmospheric Administration
- Volunteer Coordinator, North Coast Marine Mammal Center
Curriculum
Marine Biology or Oceanography Major
Science and Mathematics
Science and mathematics courses are taken at Carroll University
- BIO 120 - General Biology I 4 Hour(s)
- BIO 120L - General Biology I Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- BIO 125 - General Biology II 4 Hour(s)
- BIO 125L - General Biology II Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- CHE 109 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 Hour(s)
- CHE 109L - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- CHE 110 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 Hour(s)
- CHE 110L - Principles of Chemistry II - Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- ENV 105 - Earth Science 4 Hour(s)
- ENV 105L - Earth Science Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
- CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s)
- MAT 160 - Calculus I 4 Hour(s)
- MAT 161 - Calculus II 4 Hour(s)
- PHY 101 - Introductory Physics I 4 Hour(s)
- PHY 101L - Introductory Physics Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
or - PHY 203 - General Physics I 4 Hour(s)
- PHY 203L - General Physics I Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- PHY 102 - Introductory Physics II 4 Hour(s)
- PHY 102L - Introductory Physics Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
or - PHY 204 - General Physics II 4 Hour(s)
- PHY 204L - General Physics II Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
Additional Courses
Additional Courses to fulfill HPUs General Education Curriculum (contact a Marine Biology advisor for a listing of all approved general education courses)
Communication Skills:
- ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
- Plus 1 Additional Course
Example:- SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I 4 Hour(s) or
- COM 101 - Principles of Communication 4 Hour(s)
Global Systems:
- 1 Course
Example:- HIS 104 - Europe and the Modern World 4 Hour(s)
Research and Epistemology:
- Requirements are completed at HPU
Values and Choices:
- 3 Courses
Examples:- ENV 292 - Environmental Ethics 4 Hour(s)
- PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 4 Hour(s)
World Cultures:
- CCS 100 - Cultural Seminar 4 Hour(s)
- Plus 2 Additional Courses
Example:- REL 102 - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible 4 Hour(s)
Bachelor of Science Requirements
The requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree are:
- CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
- CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s) or
- MAT 140 - Calculus and Its Applications 4 Hour(s) or higher
- CSC 110 - Problem-Solving through Programming 4 Hour(s) or higher
- ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
- Degree requirements cannot be waived.
Note: Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major
Internships
We help you build real-world experience, explore careers, and network with professionals through internship opportunities. Recent placements include the following companies:
- Field assistant at Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology
- Marine mammal trainer at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
- Research assistant at the Whale Center of New England
- Friday Harbor Marine Laboratory in San Juan Island, Wash.
- Environmental quality intern at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
The University participates in three types of financial aid programs for its International students: scholarships, grants, and employment.
Scholarships
Carroll University offers completive scholarships for international undergraduate students. 100 percent of Carroll University students receive scholarship assistance, which helps them find a balance between studies, work, and extra-curricular activities. Scholarships play a key role in maintaining Carroll's accessibility for all students. On average our international scholarship covers 45-55% of the cost of attendance for full-time undergraduate students.
Grants
Grants are awarded based upon a student’s demonstrated financial need in addition to the guaranteed International scholarship. Like scholarships, grants are considered gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
Student Employment
University employment opportunities allow students to work part-time on campus, earn an hourly wage and receive a monthly paycheck while attending Carroll. Students may work from approximately five to fourteen hours each week. The number of hours a student may work depends upon the student’s financial aid award. International students get awarded an average of $2,000-$2,500 in university employment grants every year.
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