Education
Students in SoMAS programs have the opportunity to get to know and work closely with world class faculty, take field courses, and conduct research in a wide range of coastal and oceanic environments. SoMAS offers classes at the Stony Brook and Southampton campuses and students have access to world-class facilities well equipped to support research and education in a wide variety of oceanographic and atmospheric disciplines.
SoMAS offers the following undergraduate degree programs:
- B.S. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
- B.S. in Coastal Environmental Studies
- B.S. in Marine Sciences
- B.S. in Marine Vertebrate Biology
- B.A. in Environmental Studies
Each of these programs offers students the opportunity to learn more about environmental issues and prepare for a wide variety of careers.
The Semester by the Sea program at the Southampton campus provides an immersive experience in marine science and maritime studies for Stony Brook and visiting undergraduates and recent graduates.
SoMAS offers the following graduate degree programs:
- M.A. in Marine Conservation and Policy
- M.S./Ph.D. in Marine, Atmospheric, and Sustainability Sciences
For both the M.S. and Ph.D. programs, SoMAS offers a flexible degree program allowing students opportunities to pursue advanced studies in atmospheric science, biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography, fisheries management, sustainability studies, and more.
A Graduate Certificate Program in Geospatial Sciences is also available.
SoMAS graduate programs prepare students for exciting careers in government, academia, not for profit organizations, and industry.
If you have questions related to our education programs, please contact our Educational Programs Office.
For more information about academic advising, contact:
Nancy Black
Academic Advising Assistant
nancy.black@stonybrook.edu
(631)-632-9404
For questions related to the application process, contact:
Christina Fink
Education Programs Assistant
christina.fink@stonybrook.edu
(631) 632-8680
For other administrative questions (e.g., regarding registration or orientation) contact:
Ginny Clancy
Education Programs Coordinator
ginny.clancy@stonybrook.edu
(631)632-8681