The Marine Option Program (MOP) is a unique University of Hawai‘i (UH) system wide program available to students at all UH campuses. Through MOP, students from any field of study can obtain a marine related focus within their own degree while earning a MOP Academic Subject Certificate (ASC).
MOP emphasizes experiential-based, cross-disciplinary education and provides opportunities to apply traditional coursework to practical hands-on skills through a marine related internship or research project.
The MOP ASC provides students with experiential education, research opportunities, networking, job opportunities, field trips, and the opportunity to pursue their passion for marine studies! Completion of the MOP ASC will enhance student success in obtaining employment in any occupation where enhanced ocean awareness is applicable, or for further study at a 4-year institution.
If you are interested in becoming a MOP student, please email the MOP Coordinator, Mackenzie Manning, [email protected]!
Requirements
An Academic Subject Certificate (ASC) in MOP at WCC is a credential awarded to students who earn a minimum grade point ratio (GPR) of 2.0 in 12 credits of academic coursework.
This includes:
MOP emphasizes experiential-based, cross-disciplinary education and provides opportunities to apply traditional coursework to practical hands-on skills through a marine related internship or research project.
The MOP ASC provides students with experiential education, research opportunities, networking, job opportunities, field trips, and the opportunity to pursue their passion for marine studies! Completion of the MOP ASC will enhance student success in obtaining employment in any occupation where enhanced ocean awareness is applicable, or for further study at a 4-year institution.
If you are interested in becoming a MOP student, please email the MOP Coordinator, Mackenzie Manning, [email protected]!
Requirements
An Academic Subject Certificate (ASC) in MOP at WCC is a credential awarded to students who earn a minimum grade point ratio (GPR) of 2.0 in 12 credits of academic coursework.
This includes:
- 4 credits of required coursework
- 6 credits of marine related electives
- 2 credits of independent study to facilitate a unique MOP skills project where students (with faculty guidance) design and conduct a personal marine or aquatic project related to their educational goals.