Sustainable Marine
Aquaculture Online Courses
Aquaculture is an increasingly important source of safe, nutritious, and sustainable seafood for people worldwide. Globally, aquaculture production must double by 2030 to keep pace with demand. These increases in demand for aquaculture products, food security considerations, and job creation have generated an increased need for skilled workers.
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Non-credit SMA Undergraduate Certificate
The non-credit certification in this field enables individuals to quickly gain basic knowledge for entry into the workforce. It also provides professional development options for individuals seeking to change positions, retrain for a new career, and especially for international workforce development, to obtain US institution credentials.
The non-credit online SMA certificate consists of three aquaculture core courses. Courses can be taken individually and not in sequence however all three must be completed to earn a certificate.
Entry Requirements
Anyone with a high school diploma (or equivalent) interested in a career in the aquaculture industry.
Course Summary
AQUACULTURE CORE
Students in both programs must take all three courses.
Introduction to Sustainable Marine Aquaculture
An overview of marine aquaculture and the principles of sustainable production and distribution or marine-sources foods.
Aquaculture Production
An introduction to the business, regulation, and market development of marine aquaculture.
The Business of Marine Aquaculture
The elements of working in and managing a successful aquaculture operation.
ENVIRONMENTAL CORE
For-credit students must take two courses
The Global Environment
An overview of the environment including the atmosphere and ocean, climate, soils, vegetation and landforms.
Nature of Environmental Problems
An introduction to environmental issues.
World Regional Geography
An overview of the relationship between the physical environment and human populations around the globe.
CAPSTONE CORE (Internship, Research or Course)
For-credit students must take one course
Internship in Environmental Studies
Placement with a government, nongovernment, corporate, or research organisation.
Environmental Problem Analysis and Policy Formulation
Analysis of an environmental problem, typically at the university or greater Boston community level.
Environmental Science Capstone
Application of natural and social science knowledge to environmental problems. For Environmental Science majors.
Fees: $750
To learn more email Jennifer Bender at jennifer.bender@umb.edu