The Associate of Applied Science in Marine Transportation degree is a two‐year academic program designed to provide students with a broad educational and practical foundation concerning the maritime industry.

Deck Emphasis

Students will be prepared for employment in many sectors of the maritime industry including but not limited to; tourism, workboats, RO‐RO ferries and deep sea shipping. Students who meet sea time and academic requirements will receive United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Standards of Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW) credentials. Graduates of the program who have completed appropriate sea time and course work will be qualified to serve as officers on vessels of not more than 200 Gross Registered Tons upon Near Coastal, or Inland Waters. The goal of the Marine Transportation program is to provide graduates with the credentials and general education required to excel in Alaskan waters and beyond.

Engine Room Emphasis

Engine Room Emphasis coursework provides the training and credentials necessary to begin a career in the engine room side of the marine transportation industry.  Successful graduates will have met the academic and practical examination requirement for certification as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) with an Oiler endorsement.

The Engine Room Emphasis incorporates a four-month (120-day) internship at sea.  The internship with the 60 days of sea time granted for successful completion of the UAS/Oiler program provides the sea-time necessary for the USCG endorsement.