Marine Sciences and Atmospheric Sciences
College or University: Stony Brook University
Type of degree: M.S.
Brief overview of program: The M.S. program consists of a rigorous set of core courses designed to provide the basic understanding of oceanographic and atmospheric processes. Students specialize in either marine or atmospheric sciences but are free to build an interdisciplinary program of study that best fits their interests. All students complete a research thesis. Our graduate program emphasizes synthetic, interdisciplinary approaches to solving problems and understanding basic processes at local to global scales. Students have the opportunity to conduct research in the diverse oceanographic environments contiguous to Long Island and at locations around the world. Graduates are prepared to embark on rewarding careers in government, industry, academia, and consulting. Virtually all students receive full tuition scholarships and competitive teaching or research assistantships throughout their course of study.
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Tuition (2007):In State: 6,900 for 24 cr, Out of State: 10,920 for 24 c
Number of students enrolled in 2007: 30
For the students that enter the workforce, what are the most common occupations that they pursue with this degree or certificate? Environmental management at the state, local, or federal level, government laboratories, academic research laboratories, environmental consulting, teaching, nongovernmental environmental organizations, industry.
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Description of Facilities: The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences maintains a fleet of research vessels, two marine laboratories, an electronics shop, a weather and remote sensing laboratory, high end computing facilities as well as a variety of ship and laboratory based analytical and sensing equipment. The Marine Animal Disease Laboratory provides diagnostic and research facilities.
Student Support: Full tuition scholarships are available to all funded students. Virtually all students receive either teaching or research assistantships.
Program Point of Contact: Anne McElroy
Email: Anne.McElroy@Stonybrook.edu Department: School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Institution address: Stony Brook University
Stony Brook,NY 11794-5000 Phone: 631-632-8488
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