The Master of Geoscience Degree ( M.S.Gsc. ) Certificate in Ocean Observing Systems is designed to be completed in two calendar years. To meet the degree requirements each student completes 36 credit hours, including required and elective courses. The Certificate will be awarded to those who complete the presented ocean observing curriculum of 24 credit hours.

All required courses and choice of electives are structured so that the proposed program will meet requirements of the M.S. Gsc. degree. The proposed Program defines which existing graduate courses must be completed to provide the student with sufficient training. Thus the Certificate in Ocean Observing Systems program will provide a more focused program than is allowed in the traditional Master of Geoscience degree.