Program Overview

Integrated Coastal Sciences Ph.D. Program

The Department of Coastal Studies offers an Integrated Coastal Sciences PhD Program, which focuses on theoretical and quantitative analysis of coastal and marine systems that affect human livelihoods.

Program Focus

Specific areas of focus include:

• Policy solutions for challenges specifically related to coastal and marine environments
• Understanding feedback between natural and human systems
• Management of renewable and non-renewable coastal resources
• Valuation of non-market goods and services