CFK to launch marine science bachelor’s degree in August

Information session for prospective students on Feb. 25

KEY WEST, FL, February 14, 2020—The College of the Florida Keys will launch a Bachelor of Science in Marine Resource Management (BS-MRM) this August.  The first degree of its kind in the nation, CFK’s BS-MRM curriculum emphasizes the development of technical skills required for a career in marine resource management.  Field experience in marine settings will enable students to integrate theory with practice.  Students in the hands-on program will acquire specialized skills in restoration and conservation biology/ecology, extensive practical skills in data collection techniques and technology, and an understanding of best management practices and policies for both biological and submerged cultural resources.

The College consulted with its marine science advisory board, comprised of businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations that manage marine resources, to create the new degree.  Such collaboration ensures that graduates of the program are well equipped to lead as the next generation of marine stewards.  In addition, the College works closely with other industry partners including: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, NOAA Fisheries, National Park Service, Mote Marine Lab, Rising Tide Conservation, Reef Relief, Coral Restoration Foundation, Key West Aquarium, and the American Academy of Underwater Sciences.

CFK’s BS-MRM follows a “2+2” model, in which students first earn an Associate in Arts, an Associate in Science, or equivalent (no less than 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution) before entering two years of upper level, bachelor’s degree coursework.

The BS-MRM is CFK’s third bachelor’s degree following a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management, which began in 2017, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which began in 2019.

The College will hold an information session for prospective students interested in applying to the new BS-MRM program on Tuesday, February 25 at 5:45 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on CFK’s Key West Campus.  Attendees will receive a code to apply to the program at no charge, a $30 savings.  More information about the BS-MRM can be found on the College’s website at fkcc.edu/marinescience.

Prospective students can apply online at fkcc.edu/apply-now/.  Scholarships and payment plans are available.  Fall classes begin August 19.  For more information about any of the College’s programs, contact Marissa Owens, CFK Director of Recruitment, at 305-809-3207 or [email protected].

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