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Coastal Environmental Science

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Coastal Environmental Science

Dive deep into Coastal Environmental Science with our major or minor programs at Flagler College. Your faculty will guide you on exciting journeys into topics like Marine Biology, Ecology, Oceanography, and more.  You'll journey outside and into the field to conduct real field research, a chance most won't get until grad school. Read on to learn more.

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Program Requirements

What truly sets Flagler College's Coastal Environmental Science program apart is the endless opportunity for hands-on learning. Here in coastal St. Augustine, the river, beach, estuaries, and the Atlantic Ocean are all your classrooms. 

Want to know more? Watch as Professor Ed McGinley takes students out around St. Augustine to conduct research and learn in the field. Then, visit our course catalog for information on your degree plan.

Major Coursework     Minor Coursework     Four-Year Plan

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Meet our Faculty

Your professors are top experts in the field of coastal environmental science. 

You’ll get one-on-one support with small class sizes and a quality education in a tightly-knit community.


Full Faculty Directory

 

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Why Flagler?

High-impact programs, taught by world-class faculty. A tight-knit, inclusive academic community where all people and ideas are welcome. All in a historically rich, uniquely beautiful Atlantic coast setting. 

Forge your path in this world. Start here.

Coastal Environmental Science News

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Coastal Environmental Science News

Coastal Environmental Science Professor Dr. Blonder describes how field research provides her students the opportunity to see research skills in action. 

Meet Dr. Blonder

Coastal Science in the News 

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I’ve had a love for turtles ever since I was little, but my first experience with Diamondback Terrapins brought the realization of what I want to do with my life.
Coastal Environmental Science Alum

Cost & Financial Aid 

Tuition at Flagler College is below the national average. You’ll receive an exceptional private education at an affordable cost. 

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Study Abroad

From exploring a shipwreck in Bermuda to saving sea turtles in Belize, you’ll learn hands-on about coastal environments around the world through our study abroad program. 

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Career Outcomes

Depending on your major and minor, there are many ways to explore a career in coastal environmental science.

As a Coastal Environmental Science Major, you may want to stay in the field as a coastal research professional. Or, you might choose to apply your learning in a different area, like hospitality and tourism, political science, or business management.

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What Can I Do With a Major in Coastal Environmental Science?

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