Marine Science Certificate

The 12-13.5 credit hour Marine Science Certificate will give undergraduate and graduate students a competitive advantage in pursuing careers in marine science in the private and public sectors or pursuing entrance into a graduate degree program in marine science. The certificate enhances critical thinking and technical skills in marine science.

Note: Because this certificate program is classified as a Category 1a and a Category 3 embedded program (see registrar page for more information), students must be registered as either undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking students at Ohio State University to be eligible.

Note: Certificates are not offered online – they are strictly in-person.

Guidelines

• 12-14 required credit hours
• Maximum of 50% overlap with degree program (i.e. major, minor, other certificate, or GE)
• Minimum C- for course to be listed on certificate
• Minimum 2.00 cumulative point-hour ratio required for certificate (3.0 for graduate students)
• X193 credits not permitted
• If the certificate is not complete on the DAR, the student must consult with the College of Arts and Sciences Coordinating Advisor
• The certificate program form must be filed at least by the time the graduation application is submitted to a college/school counselor
• Once the certificate program is filed in the college office, any changes must be approved by the College of Arts and Sciences Coordinating Advisor