UHM Graduate Studies - Ocean Policy

Contact Information

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Ocean Policy Program
2424 Maile Way
Saunders 445
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8467
Fax: (808) 956-3512
Website

Alison Rieser, LLM
Certificate Program Director
E-mail: rieser@hawaii.edu

Certificate Offered

Graduate Certificate in ocean policy

Graduate Faculty

List of Faculty

University of Hawai'i Directory

OCEAN POLICY

Application Deadlines

Fall	Spring
I — February 1 D — March 1	I — August 1 D — September 1

Individual graduate programs may have priority consideration deadlines. Applicants are advised to contact the graduate programs for such dates. Any available funding support is limited and often awarded well in advance of the application deadlines.

Applicants who apply after the application deadlines MUST consult with the graduate programs before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable and may not be used for an application submitted at a later date.

I = international applicants
D = U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents

Admissions Requirements

Ways to Apply
Apply online or download PDF application forms.

Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions standard and documentation requirements, and 2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements. Send all program specific documentation requirements directly to the graduate program.

GRE Scores
Refer to program specific requirements (see link above) to determine if the GRE is required by the graduate program. Click here for information on the GRE and when it is required by the Graduate Division. Official GRE scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

TOEFL Scores - 500/61 or above
TOEFL is required of most applicants who are non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Current UHM Graduate Students
To apply for admission, submit a completed Concurrent Graduate Certificate Application (download form) and application fee to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Program Overview

The wise use and careful stewardship of the ocean require individuals with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary advanced education in the natural and social sciences. The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) offers a graduate certificate program in ocean policy. The program is designed for current degree-seeking graduate students and law students at UHM, as well as community professional practitioners who wish to complement their existing knowledge and competencies. With the assistance of an advisory committee, each student will custom-design a program of study that draws on the various marine-related courses offered at UHM.

Certificate Requirements

Students enrolled in graduate certificate programs at UHM need to meet certificate requirements set by the Graduate Division and their certificate programs. For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree Requirements < Graduate Certificate. Below are requirements specific to this certificate program.

This certificate program requires 21 credits.

Related Program(s)

ecology, evolution and conservation biology, marine biology, meteorology, natural resources and environmental management, ocean and resources engineering, oceanography

Graduate Admissions Office
2540 Maile Way Spalding 354 Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8544 Fax: (808) 956-4261
Email: admissions@grad.hawaii.edu

2009-11-16

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