Hello! The Master of Professional Science degree, offered at University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, is intended for students who want to generate innovative solutions to marine, coastal and climate related issues. Our students are exposed to a unique, multidisciplinary and applied curriculum, including science theory, field and laboratory training, legal and regulatory knowledge, communication and media training, and the development of business savvy. We prepare our students for science careers in industry, government, and non-profit organizations, where employment demands are growing. The curriculum is structured to allow students to complete their degree in as little as 12 months, with the training and real-world experience necessary to prepare them for careers in today’s professional science job market. With growing access to marine mammals in the wild and at managed care facilities, the need for animal care and management staff is increasing. As the potential for employment grows, there is a greater focus on employees with strong educational and applied backgrounds. Advancements in the care and conservation of marine mammals have progressed dramatically over the last decade with the development of a greater understanding of marine mammal biology, behavior, and physiology, as well as improved diagnostic and assessment tools and techniques. Students in this degree track will be part of one of the select programs in the nation designed to prepare them for employment in marine mammal management (including associated ecosystems) and care. Coursework will integrate topics such as marine mammal medicine and pathology, medical diagnostics and laboratory analysis, population assessment and management, state and federal regulations, research, education, and applied behavior analysis. Students will have the opportunity to interact with medical, training, and research experts in our community, as well as conduct an internship at one of many marine mammal rehab, managed care, or research facilities. As part of the practical training incorporated into the Marine Mammal Science curriculum, most students will participate in mark-recapture surveys, public education, wild health assessments, behavior analysis and modification studies, learning field techniques, animal care, necropsies, and regional and national conferences. Other degree programs offered in Fall 2014 include: *Marine & Coastal Science* * Aquaculture * Coastal Sustainability – with a semester abroad in the Bahamas! * Coastal Zone Management * Exploration Science * Fisheries Management and Conservation * Marine Conservation * Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management * Joint JD/MPS *Meteorology and Climate Science* * Broadcast Meteorology * Computational Meteorology and Oceanography * Weather, Climate and Society * Weather Forecasting Applications for fall 2014 will be accepted starting February 1st, 2014 and will be evaluated on a rolling basis until June 1st, 2014. *For more information regarding coursework, pre-requisites and much more, *please visit the program website - http://mps.rsmas.miami.edu/<https://exchange.rsmas.miami.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=QrxD_AzYB0GLUCkcEx-Keu0J5TdqndAIL9pdBAQp5vn0_9eAZSuZrL9p6P9gyB7N2H0XhNDhHC0.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fmps.rsmas.miami.edu%2f>, visit us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/Rosenstiel.ScienceMasters<https://exchange.rsmas.miami.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=QrxD_AzYB0GLUCkcEx-Keu0J5TdqndAIL9pdBAQp5vn0_9eAZSuZrL9p6P9gyB7N2H0XhNDhHC0.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fRosenstiel.ScienceMasters> , and download the attachment.