Arizona State University Rob Walton College of Global Futures 4 courses 84 total credits
The Doctor of Philosophy program in ocean futures offers advanced doctoral training focused on comprehensively understanding intricate processes that govern the planet's global ocean, including threats to ecosystems and the human populations it supports. You have the opportunity to learn from and work with leading scientists and conduct use-inspired research that works toward culturally appropriate solutions for local to global stewardship for the future ocean. The adaptable nature of the curriculum enables you to customize your electives based on your academic and professional goals. The flexibility enables you to leverage research and training opportunities by collaborating with scientific, professional and local communities, as well as stakeholders and rights holders. You build skills in context-specific and solutions-oriented research, data analysis, and communication, in turn supporting societal needs and the university's mission to enhance local impact and social embeddedness. One of the benefits of the program is the opportunity for you to gain additional experience through course offerings and engagement opportunities at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences and the Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science in Hawai'i.
| Required Core | 6 credits |
| Electives | 54 credits |
| Research | 12 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 84 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEA 501 | Exploring Ocean Futures | 3 |
| SEA 585 | Graduate Ocean Futures Workshop | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 6 credits | |
Electives
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEA 799 | Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 12 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Students complete 54 credit hours of electives, nine of which are 500- and 600-level SEA courses and three of which are quantitative and modeling coursework. Most students will enroll in more than 12 credit hours of research, which can be used toward the elective requirement. Electives should be selected in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.
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