Aquaculture & Marine Science Tech

9–12 mo full-time.

Core curriculum

Fish/shellfish culturewater qualityhatchery opsreef restorationcommercial diving intro

Course & assessment plan

9 courses · 1,800 clock hours. Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.

Certification & licensure

Credential	Type	Issuing body
ADCI Commercial Diver	Industry certification	Association of Diving Contractors International
PADI Open Water-Rescue	Industry certification	Professional Association of Diving Instructors

Universal core (all programs)

Module	Hours
Workplace safety (OSHA 10)	10
First aid / CPR / AED	8
Applied math & measurement	40
Technical reading & writing	30
Digital literacy (IC3/MOS)	30
Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys)	30

Stackable pathways

Animal & Aquatic: Aquaculture & Marine Science Tech → Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant

In the Museum of VoTech

ADCI Commercial Diver PADI Open Water-Rescue

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