Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

The Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer associate degree program at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan is offered by this public institution. It falls within the transportation and materials moving field (CIP 49.0309) and prepares students for officer-level careers in the maritime industry, including navigation, vessel operations, and marine safety aboard commercial vessels.

Northwestern Michigan College also offers an Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew certificate for students interested in aviation careers. Other programs at the college include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Students in the Marine Science program can expect coursework in navigation, maritime law, seamanship, meteorology, and the operational and safety systems used aboard commercial and merchant marine vessels.