Dive into the world of coastal policy with the fundamentals of marine, ocean, and coastal resource management and public policy.
Skills
The earner of the Coastal Policy Microcredential will have learned:
- Coastal Policy including marine, ocean, and coastal resource governance in the U.S. and internationally.
- Resource Management on how to effectively management human activities in ocean, coastal, and lakes regions.
- Policy processes, formulation, and implementation.
- Developments of the latest federal, tribal, state, and municipal policies.
- New scientific findings and how they might inform future research, policy, law, or management.
How It Works
The Coastal Policy Microcredential is a short-term credit-bearing program offered by the UNH School of Marine and Ocean Engineering.
To receive the Coastal Policy Microcredential learners must successfully complete MARI 801: Coastal Resource Management and Policy Seminar and MARI 805: Introduction to Coastal and Marine Policy within a period of 2 years or less.
Upon completion of the required coursework, learners will receive a UNH Coastal Policy Microcredential issued by Credly that is shareable via social media, digital resumes, online portfolios, and email signatures.
What To Expect
MARI 801: Coastal Resource Management and Policy Seminar and MARI 805: Introduction to Coastal and Marine Policy are traditional graduate-level courses at the University of New Hampshire. Both courses meet for regular sessions during a traditional semester schedule. Courses are available online and/or in-person depending upon the semester. Check each of the individual course links provided above for specific course semesters, dates, and times.
Learners in the courses will be a mix of matriculated UNH degree students and nonmatriculated continuing education students. All learners are expected to participate and engage as defined by the expectations of the individual course instructor, syllabus, and curriculum to successfully complete each individual course.
How to Enroll
There is no formal application process for the Coastal Policy Microcredential, learners simply enroll directly in MARI 801: Coastal Resource Management and Policy Seminar and MARI 805: Introduction to Coastal and Marine Policy during set enrollment windows. (View the UNH Course Registration Calendar.)
Current matriculated UNH degree students must enroll for courses in their standard course enrollment procedure with the consultation of their academic advisor and enrollment through Webcat and the Office of the Registrar.
Nonmatriculated, nondegree, visiting, and continuing education learners can enroll for courses online through UNH's Quottly course enrollment platform. (Available in late July for Fall 2023 semester.)
Start Your Learning Pathway Today
Start working towards your Graduate Certificate in Coastal Policy.
Once you earn your Coastal Policy Microcredential, you can apply the 4 credits earned directly towards a UNH Graduate Certificate in Coastal Policy with the UNH School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering.
For More Information Contact
Lindsey Williams, Ph.D.
lindsey.williams@unh.edu
Associate Director of N.H. Sea Grant
Sr. Fellow at Coastal Policy and Engagement
School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
