Ocean Sciences (MS)

专业介绍

南加州大学 Dornsife 文理学院的海洋科学理学硕士（MS），学制两年，要求至少 24 学分课程，院系不接受以理学硕士为目标的申请，该学位仅作为完成海洋科学博士要求过程中的过渡性学位。课程包含 OS 512 与 582 两门核心课程，并需修读 4 学分的论文（OS 594），且至少 16 学分为 500 级及以上，定向研究不超过 6 学分。学生须在第一学期或最迟之后尽快确定论文导师与委员会，并保持研究生课程总平均绩点不低于 3.0。

The program does not accept applicants for a Master of Science degree in ocean sciences. The MS degree is intended only as a transitional degree in the process of completing requirements for the PhD in ocean sciences. Research Tool Requirements None required. Course Requirements The MS degree in Ocean Sciences requires at least 24 units of course work, including two core courses (OS 512  and 582 ). Four thesis units (OS 594) are also required. At least 16 units of course work must be at the 500-level or higher; no more than six units can be directed research (OS 590 ); a maximum of four units with superior grades in approved course work may be transferred from an accredited graduate school. Students are required to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in all graduate work. Thesis Students should arrange for the appointment of a thesis adviser and committee after the first semester, or at