Program Overview
Maritime Studies Program
The Maritime Studies Program is designed to familiarize students with the dynamic cultural and natural resources of the maritime environment. Students gain the necessary knowledge and expertise to enable them to participate and contribute to our growing understanding and management of the maritime environment.
Program Overview
Maritime Studies prepares students for careers in the diverse and exciting maritime world. This degree provides a broad understanding of the diversified field by integrating maritime themes, transferable skills, and a knowledge base to enter a variety of maritime-related careers. The maritime industry is a major global employer with thousands of opportunities in many areas. The marine environment covers 71% of the earth and continued technology advancement has increased pressure on its resources. Understanding and managing maritime resources is becoming increasingly important, requiring a wide range of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that this Maritime Studies degree will provide.
Program Requirements
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the B.A. degree in Maritime Studies must meet the requirements listed below.
- 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.
- Field experiences in shipwreck archaeology and overseas history are available. Other structured field experiences can be designed.
- In order to enhance the employability and/or acceptance into a graduate program of Maritime Studies, students must also complete a minor in their primary interest field.
General Education
The General Education requirements include:
Communication
- ENC 1101: English Composition I (Core)
- ENC 1102: English Composition II (Breadth)
- Communication Elective Options:
- CRW 2001: Introduction to Creative Writing
- MMC 2000: Principles of Mass Communication
- SPC 2608: Public Speaking
Humanities
- Choose one course from the Humanities Core and one additional course from either the Humanities Core or the Humanities Breadth.
- Humanities Core Options:
- ARH 1000: Art Appreciation
- HUM 2020: Introduction to Humanities
- HUM 2020H: Honors Introduction to Humanities
- LIT 2000: Introduction to Literature
- MUL 2010: Music Appreciation
- PHI 2010: Introduction to Philosophy
- THE 2000: Theatre Appreciation
- Humanities Breadth Options:
- AML 2010: American Literature I
- AML 2020: American Literature II
- AMS 2010: Civil Discourse and the American Political Order
- ARH 2050: Western Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period
- ARH 2051: Western Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary
- ART 1015C: Exploring Artistic Vision
- ENL 2010: History of English Literature I
- ENL 2020: History of English Literature II
- LIT 2030: Introduction to Poetry
- MUH 2004: The Music Experience - Concerts
- PHI 2103: Critical Thinking
- PHI 2603: Ethics in Contemporary Society
- REL 1300: World Religions
- THE 2300: Survey of Dramatic Literature
Mathematics
- Choose one course from the Mathematics Core and one additional course from either the Mathematics Core or the Mathematics Breadth.
- Mathematics Core Options:
- MAC 1105: College Algebra
- MAC 1105C: College Algebra with Lab
- MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- MGF 1130: Mathematical Thinking
- STA 2023: Elements of Statistics
- Mathematics Breadth Options:
- MAC 1114: Trigonometry
- MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
- MAC 1147: Precalculus with Trigonometry
- MAC 2233: Calculus with Business Applications
- MAC 2312: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- MGF 1131: Mathematics in Context
- STA 2360: Introduction to Data Science
Natural Sciences
- Choose one course from the Natural Sciences Core and one additional course from either the Natural Sciences Core or the Natural Sciences Breadth.
- Natural Sciences Core Options:
- AST 1002: Descriptive Astronomy
- BSC 1005: General Biology for Non-Majors
- BSC 1085: Anatomy and Physiology I
- BSC 2010: Biology I
- CHM 1020: Concepts in Chemistry
- CHM 2045: General Chemistry I
- ESC 2000: Introduction to Earth Science
- EVR 2001: Introduction to Environmental Science
- EVR 2001H: Honors Introduction to Environmental Science
- GLY 2010: Physical Geology
- PHY 1020: Conceptual Physics
- PHY 2048: Calculus-Based Physics I
- PHY 2048C: Calculus-Based Physics I Studio
- PHY 2053: Algebra-Based Physics I
- Natural Sciences Breadth Options:
- ANT 2511: Biological Anthropology
- AST 2037: Life in the Universe
- BOT 2010: General Botany
- BSC 1050: Fundamentals of Ecology
- BSC 1086: Anatomy and Physiology II
- BSC 2011: Biology II
- BSC 2311: Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology
- CGS 2020: Introduction to Machine Learning
- CHM 2046: General Chemistry II
- MCB 1000: Fundamentals of Microbiology
- PHC 2082: Informatics and Your Health
- PHY 2049: Calculus-Based Physics II
- PHY 2054: Algebra-Based Physics II
Social Sciences
- Choose one course from the Social Sciences Core and one additional course from either the Social Sciences Core or the Social Sciences Breadth.
- Social Sciences Core Options:
- AMH 2010: United States to 1877
- AMH 2020: United States Since 1877
- ANT 2000: Introduction to Anthropology
- ECO 2013: Principles of Economics Macro
- POS 2041: American Politics
- PSY 2012: General Psychology
- Social Sciences Breadth Options:
- ANT 2100: Introduction to Archaeology
- CCJ 2002: Survey of Crime and Justice
- CIS 2530: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- COM 2023: Death and Communication
- CPO 2002: Comparative Politics
- DEP 2004: Human Development Across the Lifespan
- EUH 1000: Western Perspectives I
- EUH 1001: Western Perspectives II
- FIN 2104: Personal Finance
- GEA 2000: Nations and Regions of the World
- GEB 1011: Introduction to Business
- HIS 2050: Explore History
- HSC 2100: Personal, Family and Community Health
- INR 2002: International Politics
- PLA 2013: Survey of American Law
- PLA 2013H: Honors Survey of American Law
- SPM 2010: Sport in Global Society
- SYG 2000: Introduction to Sociology
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals.
- MGF 1130: Mathematical Thinking
- MGF 1131: Mathematics in Context
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program.
- ANT 1138: Introduction to Maritime Studies
- ANT 2000: Introduction to Anthropology
- BSC 2311: Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology
- EUH 1000 and EUH 1001: Western Perspectives I and Western Perspectives II
- INR 2002: International Politics
- STA 2023: Elements of Statistics
- Choose one of the following:
- EVR 2001: Introduction to Environmental Science
- GLY 2010 and GLY 2010L: Physical Geology and Physical Geology Laboratory
Lower Division Electives
Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division.
- ANT 2511 and 2511L: Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Lab
- BSC 1005 and 1005L: General Biology for Non-Majors and General Biology Laboratory for Non-Majors
- BOT 2010 and 2010L: General Botany and General Botany Lab
- CHM 2045 and 2045L: General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory
Major
- ANT 3137: Shipwreck Archaeology
- ECO 3003: Principles of Economic Theory and Public Policy
- HIS 4284: Maritime History
- ANT 3101: Principles of Archaeology
- INR 4403: International Law
- EVR 4023: Coastal and Marine Environments
- Field Experience or Internship
Major-Related
3000/4000 level advisor-approved electives.
Upper-Division Electives
Students must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.
Maritime Studies Minor
The Maritime Studies Minor is a supplement to majors other than Maritime Studies and is for those who want a minimal background in the subject to prepare for employment in fields related to the subject.
- ANT 3137: Shipwreck Archaeology
- ECO 3003: Principles of Economic Theory and Public Policy
- HIS 4284: Maritime History
- INR 4403: International Law
- EVR 4023: Coastal and Marine Environments