The University of Connecticut Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to approve new graduate certificate programs in both oceanographic science and technology and literacy leadership.
The board voted to approve the programs at its March 30 meeting.
The university said it’s estimated that 10 to 15 students will enroll in the oceanographic science and technology program, which will begin in the fall of 2022. In that program, students will learn about environmental factors, design challenges, and corresponding analysis that have direct applications to the growing fields of marine technology, ocean engineering, and marine renewable energy.
The university said the oceanographic science and technology program is designed for working professionals and will include a set of 12-credit online courses in marine sciences, mechanical engineering and electrical and computer engineering.
The university said it’s estimated that about eight students will enroll in the literacy leadership program, which will begin in the spring of 2022.
The literacy leadership program will be offered as a 12-credit graduate certificate designed for educators interested in obtaining certain reading and language arts consultant certifications.Â
The oceanographic science and technology program will be offered online while the literacy leadership program will be offered at the Storrs campus.
