Oceanography is a great interdisciplinary major in the Earth Sciences. Our location next to Southern California’s world-famous beaches, and the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, and to the Pacific Fleet make the study of the oceans ideal for San Diegans. We’re talking surfing, sailing, diving, tides, waves, sea water chemistry, beaches and sand management, seafloor spreading, deep sea drilling, underwater volcanoes, coral reefs, and more! Earth is 70% covered by water. Thus, our planet’s key challenges -- past, present, and future -- all center on the oceans. Sea level rise, coral bleaching, international fisheries, underwater resource extraction, El Nino, atmospheric rivers, desalination, and climate change... all start with Oceanography.
Duration
We offer a local Associate of Science (AS) degree in Oceanography. This degree can
be earned in 4 semesters if you are a full-time student and prepare you for transfer
to a four-year institution.
For more information, please visit our department webpage: Oceanography
Each academic plan below represents one possible pathway for the program and is for
reference only. We highly encourage you to meet with a counselor to create an education
plan specific to your goals!
| Major | Course | Class Title | Requirement | Units | Semester | GE Pattern | Options | Milestones |
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Note: This is not an educational plan. Pathways for transfer to CSUs (California State Universities) can vary by institution. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop an individualized plan for your academic goal.
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