Program Overview

Maritime Studies, B.A. Online

Program Overview

The online B.A. in Maritime Studies program from the University of West Florida is designed to familiarize students with the dynamic cultural and natural resources of the maritime environment. This program enhances maritime knowledge with studies in economics, public administration, art, geography, and leisure.

Program Details

• Next Start Date: May 11
• Credit Hours: 120
• Course Length: 16 weeks
• Estimated Program Length: 48 months

Why Study Maritime Studies at UWF?

The fully online maritime studies degree provides a broad understanding of this diversified field by integrating maritime themes, transferable skills, and a foundational knowledge base. Students can tailor their degree to individual interests and apply methods of inquiry from various domains of maritime studies.

What You Will Learn

Throughout the online maritime studies program, students gain the necessary knowledge and expertise to participate in and contribute to the growing understanding and management of maritime environments. The interdisciplinary program integrates elective courses from a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology/archaeology, marine biology, environmental studies, history, art history, literature, law, political science, and leisure studies.

Courses

Lower Division Courses

• General Education (60 credit hours): Students must satisfy 60 credit hours of general education requirements, including subjects in communication, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and lower-level electives.
• Lower Division Electives (16 credit hours): Students complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 credit hours in the lower division.
  • ANT 2511+L - Biological Anthropology and Lab
  • BSC 1005+L - General Biology for Non-Majors (plus lab)
  • BOT 2010L - General Botany and Lab
  • CHM 2045+L - General Chemistry I and Lab

Common Prerequisites

• Common Prerequisites (22-23 credit hours): State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation.
  • ANT 1138 - Introduction to Maritime Studies
  • ANT 2000 - Introduction to Anthropology
  • BSC 2311 - Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology
  • INR 2002 - International Politics
  • STA 2023 - Elements of Statistics
  • Choose one of the following:
    • EUH 1000 - Western Perspectives I
    • EUH 1001 - Western Perspectives II
  • Choose one of the following:
    • AMH 2010 - United States to 1877
    • AMH 2020 - United States since 1877
  • Choose one of the following:
    • EVR 2001 - Introduction to Environmental Science
    • GLY 2010+L - Physical Geology and Lab

Major Courses

• Major Courses (21-27 credit hours):
  • ANT 3137 - Shipwreck Archeology
  • ECO 3003 - Principles of Economic Theory and Public Policy
  • HIS 4284 - Maritime History
  • ANT 3101 - Principles of Archaeology
  • Choose one of the following:
    • INR 4403 - International Law
    • EVR 4035 - Environmental Law
  • Choose one of the following:
    • EVR 4023 - Coastal and Marine Environments
    • ANT 4403 - Environmental Anthropology
• Field Experience or Internship (Choose 3-9 credit hours):
  • ANT 4824 - Terrestrial Archaeological Field Methods
  • ANT 4121 - Combined Archaeological Field Methods
  • ANT 4835 - Maritime Archaeological Field Methods
  • EVR 4941 - Internship in Environmental Sciences
  • GIS 4071 - Methods and Techniques in Environmental Resource Management and Planning
  • ANT 4944 - Anthropology Internship
• Major-Related Electives (33 credit hours): 3000/4000 level advisor-approved electives from preferred fields, including Anthropology/Archaeology, Art History, Biology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Foreign Language, Geography, History, Political Science/International Studies, Leisure, Public Policy, and Public Administration.

Admission Requirements

• A grade of "C" or better is required in all core courses and courses in the minor.
• Students must have a structured field experience in which methods of sampling, recording, and other practical aspects of professional work in the field environment are learned.
• To enhance employability and/or acceptance into a graduate program of Maritime Studies, students must also complete a minor in their primary interest field.

Careers & Outcomes

Upon completion of the online Maritime Studies degree program, graduates can pursue various careers, including:

• Anthropologists and Archaeologists
• Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
• Environmental Health Scientists and Specialists The median annual wage for anthropologists and archeologists was $63,940 in May 2022, with employment projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032.

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition Rate per Credit Hour

• Undergraduate Online Program Tuition Component:
  • In-state Tuition: $218.98 per credit hour
  • In-state Tuition with Maximum Transfer Credits (Up to 90): $218.98 per credit hour
  • Full Out-of-state Tuition: $648.37 per credit hour
  • 75% Out-of-state Tuition Waiver: $341.67 per credit hour
• Tuition waivers cover up to 75% of the non-resident portion of tuition and are available to non-Florida residents admitted to online campus programs.

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

• Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition: Residents of Alabama are eligible for a reduced out-of-state tuition rate.
• Military & Veterans: The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents, and veteran students.
• UWF Financial Assistance: The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options, including loans, scholarships, and grants for degree-seeking students.

Featured Courses

A sample of featured courses in the Maritime Studies B.A. program includes:

• ANT 3137 - Shipwreck Archaeology
• HIS 4284 - Maritime History
• EVR 4023 - Coastal and Marine Environments
• ECO 3003 - Principles of Economic Theory and Public Policy

Related Programs

• Marine Biology, B.S.
• History, B.A.
• Anthropology, B.A.
• Biology, B.S.