Science Master's Program: Professional Science Masters Degree in Quantitative Fisheries and Resources Economics

该奖项是根据2009年美国复苏和再投资法案（公法111-5）资助的。这是一个新的定量渔业和资源经济学科学硕士学位课程，与州和联邦机构协商设计和管理。该项目的目标是加强准备和增加学生在两个领域的毕业，那里是一个迫切需要在美国的专家管理渔业资源。 这一创新计划为毕业生提供自然资源职业所需的知识，定量，沟通和领导技能，重点是渔业管理和保护。毕业生将完成37或38个学分，包括三个学分的非论文项目作为实习经验的一部分。他们还将在政府机构或咨询公司完成为期3个月的实习。 该计划提供在线课程，并在晚上和周末。 课程包括提高学生沟通和领导技能的课程，资源经济学课程，以及渔业科学课程，其中包括培训渔业科学家所必需的课程。 这些课程将提供给马里兰州东海岸大学的其他研究生和其他机构。该计划通过招募和培训有才华的美国公民，包括代表性不足的少数群体，扩大了对科学的参与。

This award is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5).This is a new Science Master's degree Program in Quantitative Fisheries and Resource Economics that is designed and managed in consultation with state and federal agencies. The goal of the project is to enhance the preparation and increase the graduation of students in two areas where there is a critical need for experts in the U.S. to manage fisheries resources. This innovative program prepares graduates with the knowledge, quantitative, communication, and leadership skills required for careers in natural resources, with a focus on fisheries management and conservation. Graduates will have completed 37 or 38 credit hours, including a non-thesis project of three credit hours as part of their internship experience. They will also have completed a 3-month internship at a government agency or a consulting firm. The program offers courses online and in the evening and weekend. The curriculum includes courses that enhance students' communication and leadership skills, courses in resource economics, and a curriculum in fisheries science that includes courses essential for training fisheries scientists. These courses will be made available to other graduate students at University of Maryland Eastern Shore and to other institutions. The program is broadening participation in science through the recruitment and training of talented U.S. citizens, including underrepresented minority groups.