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Certificate Programs

Marine Option Program

The Marine Option Program (MOP) is a unique opportunity for undergraduates with an interest in the ocean. It is open to students in all fields and provides a clearinghouse for marine-oriented experiential education as well as a chance for students with common interests to meet. MOP sponsors a wide variety of marine activities, including field trips, workshops, seminars, symposia, along with credit and noncredit courses.

A certificate is awarded to undergraduates who successfully complete at least 16 credit hours of marine-related courses (including OCN 201, ORE 202, ZOOL 200, or an equivalent survey course; one 3-credit interdisciplinary ocean course; 6 credit hours of marine electives). In addition, within the 16-credit requirement students must complete the MOP Seminar (OEST 100) followed by the MOP skill project. The unique MOP skill project (worth 3 or more credits, e.g. OEST 300V) allows students to design and conduct a personal marine or aquatic project related to their educational goals. Past projects have run from scientific research to endeavors in the arts. Unclassified graduate students are also eligible to enroll in MOP and earn a certificate.

Students interested in MOP or in marine careers and curricula should visit the Marine Option Program offices in Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics, room 214A; tel. (808) 956-8433; e-mail mop@hawaii.edu.

Maritime Archaeology and History

The field of maritime archaeology and history is relatively undeveloped in the Pacific, yet a great potential exists to explore, document, preserve, and interpret the rich heritage of ocean-related culture, history, anthropology, archaeology, science, and technology. The University of Hawai'i is exceptionally well-located, staffed, and equipped to conduct education, research, and service for Pacific Ocean maritime archaeology and history of Polynesians and other Pacific Islanders as well as the maritime peoples of Asia--with expertise spanning from coastal wetlands to the technologies required for deep water exploration. This graduate certificate is offered as a complement to classified graduate students pursuing advanced degrees or as a stand-alone credential. Cooperating faculty from several departments and programs in the UH system are complemented by faculty and professionals from throughout the Pacific and continental United States. Completion of the certificate requires a minimum of 20 credits, including OEST/HIST 489 (3) and ANTH 640F (3) or OEST/ANTH 668 (6), plus a capstone paper and electives from courses in the following areas: history and social science, archaeology, techniques, and natural sciences and engineering. For further information contact the office of the associate dean, SOEST, tel (808) 956-9109; e-mail: cooper@soest.hawaii.edu.

Ocean Policy

The wise use and careful stewardship of the ocean require people with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary advanced education in the natural and social sciences. This program offered by the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, in collaboration with several other colleges and schools, is designed for classified graduate students, law students, and community professional practitioners who wish to complement their existing degree or curriculum. An advisory committee assists each student in custom-designing a 21-credit (minimum) program that draws on marine-related courses in law, geography, agricultural and resource economics, oceanography, costal management, civil and ocean and resources engineering, geology and geophysics, meteorology, botany and zoology, and includes an interdisciplinary seminar and two practica (one each in natural science and social science). For further information and applications, contact the Department of Oceanography, tel (808) 956-7633; e-mail: ocean@soest.hawaii.edu.

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