Ocean governance taught a short walk from Puget Sound: 59 credits at UW's College of the Environment, with a choice between a thesis track and a professional track whose team capstone delivers a defined product to an external marine stakeholder — the degree of choice for NOAA-track policy people in the Pacific Northwest.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Intake
September (fall)
Curriculum modules
Marine affairs core — Ocean and coastal governance, law and economics.
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