Bachelor of Science in Marine Science

Saint Joseph’s is the only liberal arts college in Maine and one of the few small colleges in the Northeast that offers a major in marine science.

Through independent study, internships, and senior research, students work on important local issues. From cataloguing the diversity of Gulf of Maine waters to studying the causes and effects of red tide outbreaks, or researching how the chemical environments affect juvenile clam survival (crucial to proper fishery management), the marine science program is making a difference today and developing the scientists and leaders of tomorrow.

Rooted in and professing fidelity to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrines and heritage of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Joseph’s College, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a liberal arts college that nurtures intellectual, spiritual, and social growth in students of all ages and all faiths within a value-centred environment.

In fulfilment of this mission, Saint Joseph’s College will:

foster a strong academic community dedicated to the pursuit of truth through serious study, integration of knowledge, and an ongoing dialogue between faith and reason

encourage all students to explore the arts and sciences widely while they also prepare to live ethical and meaningful lives

provide a strong foundation for graduate study, professional service, and career advancement

offer as an extension of its Mission to multiple areas of the world, both degree and non-degree programs through distance education

enhance students’ awareness of human dignity and the meaning of life

advocate for justice and peace in recognition of each person’s responsibility for the welfare of both humankind and the environment