The Graduate Ocean Policy Certificate Program combines studies in ocean policy with the sciences of the sea. It is thegoal of our graduate program to provide our students with a comprehensive appreciation of the marine ecosystem and to train them in the utilization of an integrated array of modern concepts and techniques in solving specificproblems and questions of current importance. Students specifically interested in oceanography are invited to apply to the graduate program in Ocean Sciences. The program emphasizes independent research in conjunction with basic and specialized courses, providing the knowledge and experience needed for careers involving independent scientific investigation. Located on the UW campus, students also have access to courses and the expertise of scholars in the departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geophysics, Geology, Environmental Chemistry, Microbiology, and Zoology.
Financial support is available for most students.