Marine Sciences
College or University: New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium
Type of degree: Courses for working professionals
Brief overview of program: The New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium is a non-profit affliation of colleges, universities and public and private institutions dedicated to advancing knowledge of New Jersey's marine and coastal environment. Founded in 1969 as a cooperative center for the study of marine and related environmental science, today the NJMSC acts as a resource partner to its member institutions (most of the state’s colleges and universities) promoting and advancing understanding of New Jersey’s marine and coastal environment. The NJMSC meets its mission through sponsored research and innovative education and outreach programs that address coastal sustainability, ecosystem health, sustainable fisheries, marine technology, science-based management practices and improved ocean science literacy and stewardship.
Website: Click here for program website
Tuition (2007):In State: n/a, Out of State: n/a
Number of students enrolled in 2007: n/a
Description of Facilities: Although the NJMSC is represented statewide by its many member institutions, the NJMSC's headquarters and main field station are located within Gateway National Park at Sandy Hook in Building #22 in the Fort Hancock Historic zone. This location offers easy access for direct observation and investigation of barrier beach, maritime forest and salt marsh environments. The NJMSC is open to the public weekdays between the hours of 8am and 5pm, however most visit the NJMSC to participate in organized programs.
Program Faculty: NJMSC faculty is drawn from its member institutions which include most of NJ's colleges and universities. Student Support: Tuition rates vary and depend on tuition rate of each participating member institution. K-12 and other public programs are fee-based and vary depending on length of program and size of group served. Internships are sometimes available.
Program Point of Contact: Claire Antonucci
Email: cantonucci@njmsc.org Department: Marine Sciences Institution address: New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium Building #22
Fort Hancock,NJ 07732 Phone: 732-872-1300 x 22
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