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Fisheries & Mariculture
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The Fisheries & Mariculture Program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a graduate program offering the Master of Science (M.S.) in Fisheries & Mariculture. The goal of this program is to prepare graduate students for a career in either the private or public sector in fisheries, mariculture or aquaculture. This is accomplished through a rigorous core curriculum combined with an intensive "hands-on" research or internship project.
The Master of Science in Fisheries & Mariculture requires a minimum of thirty-six (36) Semester Credit Hours (SCH). Depending on their interests and objectives for graduate work, students select a research or internship focus by choosing between two options:
- Research (Thesis) Option: Students choosing this option gain expertise in a specific area by investigating a research topic, producing research results of publishable quality, and reporting their findings with full documentation in a scientific format. This option is recommended for students who intend to further their graduate study and undertake a doctoral degree. (Successful completion of a masters thesis, or equivalent, is required to enter most doctoral programs.)
- Internship (Non-Thesis) Option: Students choosing the internship option are exposed to a wide range of career areas. This option develops a student's managerial and technical skills through a broad internship experience.
The current graduate Catalog provides more information about the Fisheries & Mariculture Program, including descriptions of its career options and courses. The Online Schedule lists courses that are being offered in the current and/or next semester. Graduate Fisheries & Mariculture Courses with links to their websites and recent syllabi are listed in a tentative two-year schedule.
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Graduate programs in related areas of the natural sciences:
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology (Department of Life Sciences)
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Science (Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Coastal and Marine System Science (Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Marine Biology (Department of Life Sciences)
