MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Associate of Science Degree

 

Our world famous Marine Environmental Technology Program is one of FKCC's most exciting and challenging courses of study. The unique Keys environment provides students with a natural outdoor laboratory which is representative of actual work environments. In fact FKCC's location makes this degree program the only one of its kind in the country and puts more students in the water than the University of Florida and Florida State University combined.

 

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Related Links:

Key West Aquarium

Fish Surveys

Reef Relief

Conch Republic Kayak Co.

Fort Taylor Historic Site

Yankee Fleet

Florida Keys Mosquito Control

Wild Dolphin Adventures

National Marine fisheries

Last Stand Environmental Group

Monroe County Recycling

Monroe County Extension Service

 

 

 

 

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Students on College Research Vessel

 


Look What You Can Do With An A.S. Degree in Marine Environmental Technology you can enter exciting careers in:

* MARINE RESEARCH
* POLLUTION INVESTIGATION
* ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION
* MARICULTURE
* MARINE AQUARIUM SETUP AND MAINTENANCE
* ECOTOURISM
* WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT
* ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS

In addition to learning to use technical equipment in chemical and biological monitoring, students learn research diving techniques and underwater photography to document their findings. Students also learn to prepare environmental impact reports and perform water quality assessments, as well as marine population surveys.

Technology in this field advances rapidly and new skills are always in demand. A steering committee comprised of employers in marine related industries makes sure that FKCC students learn the skills necessary to meet employers needs.

To learn more about the Marine Environmental Technology Program at FKCC, contact program director Bill Trantham at (305) 809-3228.


BY THE YEAR 2010:

15 % of all jobs will be for unskilled workers

65% of all jobs will require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree.

20 % of all jobs will require a four year degree.

Students graduating with an A.S. degree from a community college will make $8,000 more per year than those graduating from a university with B.A. degree.


FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
PROFESSOR WILLIAM TRANTHAM
(trantham_w@firn.edu)


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