MAST - Marine Studies Minor

The unifying theme for this minor is the marine ecosystem and the multifaceted relationship to it of people in the past, present, and future. The diverse influences of the marine environment on humankind find expression in history, literature, political science, economics, and the natural sciences. Marine-themed courses in these disciplines provide a coherent and interdisciplinary perspective on the marine environment. This minor differs from other minors because it depends on courses offered in one of three off-campus programs: the Williams College-Mystic Seaport Maritime Studies Program, the Sea Education Association's SEA Semester Program, and the Duke University Marine Lab Semester Program. These off-campus programs usually accept only sophomores or juniors. Acceptance into the Marine Studies minor is contingent upon admission to the Williams-Mystic, SEA Semester, or Duke University Marine Lab Semester Programs. Students must earn a minimum of C- for all courses counted toward the minor.