Study Marine Science In Ohio? Absolutely!
You may be wondering, “Can
you really study marine science in
Ohio?” We answer “Yes, absolutely!”
Not only does Wittenberg offer a
variety of marine opportunities on
campus, including a Marine Science
minor, we have a 30-year tradition
of exciting field opportunities at the
Duke University Marine Laboratory
in North Carolina and the Gerace
Research Center in the Bahamas;
more recently, students have also
studied at the Bermuda Biological
station. In addition, our students
conduct marine-related research
projects here on campus, in our field
programs, and during internships at
marine laboratories around the world.
Many students publish their results
and present their findings at national
or regional conferences. Our students
have found exciting and fulfilling jobs
at aquariums and marine laboratories
around the country, and have pursued
graduate degrees in marine science
at top universities including Scripps
Institute of Oceanography, The
University of Washington, and Duke
University.
One reason that our program is so
strong is that our students study
marine science in the liberal arts context. At Wittenberg, in addition to
learning about marine science, you
will learn to think critically, write
clearly, and speak effectively about
a wide variety of subjects. These
thinking and writing skills, along
with your knowledge of the basics
of marine science, will allow you to
apply your knowledge to the specific
field of your choice. Many students
ask why we have a minor in Marine
Science rather than a major in Marine
Biology. We chose to structure
our program this way precisely
because of the strength of the basic
liberal arts education you receive at Wittenberg. The broad background in
the foundational sciences, rather than a
more narrowly focused major in marine
biology, will best serve you as you pursue
advanced study or work in the marine
sciences, especially if you plan to attend
graduate school. In fact, faculty from
graduate programs regularly tell us that
they prefer to work with our students,
because they have a clear understanding
of basic concepts, and can think critically
and write well.