Going back to college for Marine Biology Degree.

[MikeNapoli]

I'm thinking about it.

My schedule doesn't really allow me to go to class, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any online programs. Not sure if there are any but I wouldn't mind taking a class here and there ....

I feel like i'm studying everyday anyway so why not get a degree from it.

 

[JohnS_323]

A woman that works for me is just wrapping up a degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. I can tell you, I am truly impressed by their curriculum and the way they structure their class sessions. I've seen a marked improvement in her general knowledge as well as her communication and interpersonal skills. I worked with her for several years before she started and can honestly say that the change has to be associated with her participation in their program. I don't know if they offer a degree in Marine Biology or not but they may be worth looking into.

I will say though that it does take a lot of her time. Classes are structured in 5 weeks intervals with one week break in between. Each professor is different but she is generally required to be on line 4 nights per week, contributing at least two substantial posts per night. She said that the hardest part is that there is a lot of independent reading that needs to be done in and around those sessions.

I give her credit, she's been at it for four years and will be graduating this June. I'm sure you could do it to. It's just a matter of time. The way I always approach things like is that the time is going to pass anyway. You may as well have something to show for it when it does!

 

[tunicata]

I don't know of any that have a Marine Bio degree online but I'll ask some folks. I don't know how that would work though esp. for the lab/field based classes.

It would be probable to take the text courses (general bio, eng.,physics, calc, eng., etc) online then go to the campus and take field/lab courses during the summer.

Also, do you already have general curriculum credits? Would you be interested in more of a technical marine science degree (engineering, boat management, oceanography more towards the physical/chemical aspect of marine bio) or the biology, husbandry, physiology, ecology section of marine bio?

For some reason there are more courses/more schools with programs in the technical side of the degree. The other part of the degree is research intensive. All that is generally speaking of course from the different schools/programs/job fields I've looked through.

 

[MikeNapoli]

I did check out University of Pheonix but they don't offer it.

I wonder how much time it will take out of the day..... :-\

I know Rutgers has a Marine Bio program. I'm gonna look into it there, at least it's local.

 

[momof6kids]

Sorry, it is the Homeschool teacher in me.

I have not been able to find an online Marine Biology Degree program, not to say that it isn't there, I only spent a short time looking, but I have been able to find some classes for credit.

Also, one of the websites I looked at said this, "Strange as it may sound, do not major in marine biology. Instead, major in biology, chemistry, or even engineering, depending on your area of interest. You will also need courses in computer science, math, statistics and writing in order to round out your basic skill set." If that is what you were going to do there were many colleges that offered online Biology Degrees.

Marine Biology classes offered online

Here is a 4 credit class offered at Empire State College:
http://www.esc.edu/admin/esc/cdl/cdlcat.nsf/byid/54127CF58E2C1BD385256E4D0076B461?opendocument

A 3 credit class offered at UC Berkeley:
http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course107.html

Here are three websites that while not credited are for the would-be student! The first is http://www.noaa.gov/ (NOAA's Home Page) This page is has a wealth of information.

The second is NOAA's http://www.nurp.noaa.gov/ (Undersea Research Program) (Or "NURP" for short.) More incredible information for those who "want" to learn.

The third is NOAA's http://www.education.noaa.gov/ (Educational Page.) In it... you will find "Discovery Kits" that many Teachers use in their curriculums!

(Click on "NOAA's Ocean Discovery Center" (Down at the bottom where it says "here".) Then click on "Discovery Kits".)

 

[magic]

Sorry, it is the Homeschool teacher in me.

I have not been able to find an online Marine Biology Degree program, not to say that it isn't there, I only spent a short time looking, but I have been able to find some classes for credit.

Also, one of the websites I looked at said this, "Strange as it may sound, do not major in marine biology. Instead, major in biology, chemistry, or even engineering, depending on your area of interest. You will also need courses in computer science, math, statistics and writing in order to round out your basic skill set." If that is what you were going to do there were many colleges that offered online Biology Degrees.

Marine Biology classes offered online

Here is a 4 credit class offered at Empire State College:
http://www.esc.edu/admin/esc/cdl/cdlcat.nsf/byid/54127CF58E2C1BD385256E4D0076B461?opendocument

A 3 credit class offered at UC Berkeley:
http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course107.html

Here are three websites that while not credited are for the would-be student! The first is http://www.noaa.gov/ (NOAA's Home Page) This page is has a wealth of information.

The second is NOAA's http://www.nurp.noaa.gov/ (Undersea Research Program) (Or "NURP" for short.) More incredible information for those who "want" to learn.

The third is NOAA's http://www.education.noaa.gov/ (Educational Page.) In it... you will find "Discovery Kits" that many Teachers use in their curriculums!

(Click on "NOAA's Ocean Discovery Center" (Down at the bottom where it says "here".) Then click on "Discovery Kits".)

I'm working on the clubs Conservation & Education Committee and we have been looking for information that we can use for classroom and public demonstrations. Thanks Mom!

Bob

 

[Jabis96]

rutgers is so overpriced try kean before rutgers. When i was looking to transfer rutgers was like 14k more a year than kean. Kean does have some good teachers and the science dept. is supposed to be pretty good.

 

[Subliminal]

Hey Mike,

In a recent bout of 'what do i want to do when i grow up?' I thought of the marine bio thing too. It's a very interesting science, but from what I understand, jobs are scarce and for the most part, pay even scarcer.

Anyway, just my 2 bits. If you do it, more power to ya!

 

[tunicata]

Lol, I agree with Subliminal. There are two popular courses of action:
Marine tech/engineering and research.

The tech side is more lucrative as it's an actual trade.
In the tech side you can gain 28-44k with a B.S., 32-64K with MS (usually marine tech/engineer degrees have a masters program that is the terminal degree, so you don't 'need' a Ph.D. as the 'end all be all' for your good rep.) and is less based on your academic profile and more so on your practical experience. Research you're getting 28-35k with B.S. only, and you can hope for 28-50k with MS, and more for Ph.D. Cool thing with this option is you don't need to have as much practical experience to go along with your academic profile.

Jobs you can find if you're in the right place. I get job offers every day, but I have less practical systems experience and even with a great academic profile because they are mostly tech based.

That is generally speaking, but the general gist of over 10 popular marine science/bio school programs and employers nationally and internationally.

 

[MikeNapoli]

Yeah, I'm not really looking for a job... just the paper on the wall. I'm happy just being (as Andom1 says) a Pizzaman. :

I can do alot better slinging pies than I could looking for a job in marine biology field. I kinda just want the pride that goes along with getting a degree in a field like Marine Biology.

 

[Phyl]

Very cool aspirations, Mike. Especially if it helps you keep a "better reef".

 

[1320wrx]

I live down the street from Stockton College, they offer a marine biology degree there, and from what I've heard its pretty good. My uncle graduated from with a degree in marine biology, but when he was in school I dont think their was even such a thing as an online degree. I can ask a few of my friends who are in the program how many of the classes are offered online.