Plan Your Education
How to Apply
Credit-bearing Courses
Current UMass Boston students: register for credit-bearing courses through the WISER system.
Guest (non-degree) students: register for credit-bearing courses through UMass Boston Online & Continuing Education
Non-credit Courses
Current UMB students & Guest (non-degree) students: register for non-credit courses through UMass Boston Online & Continuing Education
Deadlines & Cost
Credit-bearing
- The credit bearing program consists of three 3-credit courses, or 9 credits.
- Online tuition is $410 per credit.
- Total estimated cost to complete the program is $3,690.
- Estimate is based on completing program by minimum duration. Other fees may apply. Request Info to connect with a program representative for further details.
Non-credit
- The non-credit bearing program consists of three courses.
- Online tuition is $500 per course.
- Total estimated cost to complete the program is $1,500.
- Estimate is based on completing program by minimum duration. Other fees may apply. Request Info to connect with a program representative for further details.
Curriculum
Credit-bearing Certificate
Required Courses
- Introduction to Sustainable Marine Aquaculture (ENVSCI 114)
- Aquaculture Production (ENVSCI 124)
- The Business of Marine Aquaculture (ENVSCI 134)
Electives (Choose one)
- Introduction to Environmental Policy & Management (ENVSCI 122)
- The Nature of Environmental Problems (ENVSTY 101)
- Sustainability: It's Not Easy Being Green (ENVSCI 105)
Non-credit Certificate
Required Courses
- Introduction to Sustainable Marine Aquaculture (ENVSCI 114)
- Aquaculture Production (ENVSCI 124)
- The Business of Marine Aquaculture (ENVSCI 134)
For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.
Graduation Criteria
Credit-bearing
Complete 12 credits from four courses including three required courses and one elective.
Non-credit
Complete 9 credits from three required courses.
Contact
Aquaculture Program Coordinator:
Jennifer Bender
(617) 287-7440
jennifer.bender [at] umb.edu
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