Program Overview
Aquaculture is defined simply as the farming and husbandry of aquatic organisms. This can be growing seafood or ornamental specimens for commercial sale, environmental enhancement, research, or education. The curriculum covers all phases of Aquaculture including hatchery, growout, processing, and marketing. Students learn practical skills that prepare them for future employment in a variety of industries or for continuation at a four-year institution. The program's mission is to provide education, training, and workforce development for a rapidly expanding aquaculture industry in need of trained employees.
Graduates of the program find employment opportunities at commercial finfish and shellfish farms and hatcheries, public aquariums, marine science labs, and fishery management agencies. Graduates may also create or manage businesses in fish, shellfish, or aquatic plant production, marketing and distribution, aquarium or pond management services.
AAS Degree - Aquaculture Technology
An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is built to get you career-ready. Completed in about two (2) years, you鈥檒l gain classroom knowledge and hands-on experience while applying scientific and business principles to real-world work in areas such as healthcare, information technology, development, production, business administration, management, or service.
Course Sequence
Aquaculture Courses (intro)
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 9 |
Aquaculture Practicum Courses (skills labs)
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 |
General Education Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 1 |
| | 3 |
| ENG-112 or ENG-114 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines or Professional Research & Reporting Choose one: ; | 3 |
| MAT-143 or MAT-171 | Quantitative Literacy or Precalculus Algebra Choose one: ; | 4 |
| ART-111 or ART-114 or ART-115 or ENG-231 or ENG-232 or ENG-241 or ENG-242 or HUM-115 or MUS-110 or MUS-112 or PHI-230 or PHI-240 | Art Appreciation or Art History Survey I or Art History Survey II or American Literature I or American Literature II or British Literature I or British Literature II or Critical Thinking or Music Appreciation or Introduction to Jazz or Introduction to Logic or Introduction to Ethics Choose one: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; | 3 |
| ECO-251 or ECO-252 or GEO-111 or HIS-111 or HIS-112 or HIS-131 or HIS-132 or POL-120 or PSY-118 or PSY-150 or SOC-210 | Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics or World Regional Geography or World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II or American Government or Interpersonal Psychology or General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology Choose one: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 16-17 |
Science Courses
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 4 |
| CHM-151 or CHM-131 or CHM-131A | General Chemistry I or Introduction to Chemistry or Introduction to Chemistry Lab Choose one: ; ; | 4 |
| | 4 |
| BIO-275 or CHM-152 | Microbiology or General Chemistry II Choose one: ; | 4 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 20-21 |
Work Experience
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 2 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 2 |
Aquaculture Courses (advanced)
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 2 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 11 |
Total Credits: 61 credits
AAS Degree - Aquaculture Technology (Transfer)
An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is built to get you career-ready. Completed in about two (2) years, you鈥檒l gain classroom knowledge and hands-on experience while applying scientific and business principles to real-world work in areas such as healthcare, information technology, development, production, business administration, management, or service.
Course Sequence
Aquaculture Courses (intro)
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 9 |
Aquaculture Practicum Courses (skills labs)
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 |
General Education Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 1 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 4 |
| ART-111 or ART-114 or ART-115 or ENG-231 or ENG-232 or ENG-241 or ENG-242 or HUM-115 or MUS-110 or MUS-112 or PHI-230 or PHI-240 | Art Appreciation or Art History Survey I or Art History Survey II or American Literature I or American Literature II or British Literature I or British Literature II or Critical Thinking or Music Appreciation or Introduction to Jazz or Introduction to Logic or Introduction to Ethics Choose one: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; | 3 |
| ECO-251 or ECO-252 or GEO-111 or HIS-111 or HIS-112 or HIS-131 or HIS-132 or POL-120 or PSY-118 or PSY-150 or SOC-210 | Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics or World Regional Geography or World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II or American Government or Interpersonal Psychology or General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology Choose one: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 17 |
Science Courses
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 4 |
| | 4 |
| | 4 |
| | 4 |
| BIO-275 or CHM-152 | Microbiology or General Chemistry II Choose one: ; | 4 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 20 |
Business Courses
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 |
Work Experience
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 2 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 2 |
Aquaculture Courses (advanced)
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 2 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 11 |
Total Credits: 71 credits
Diploma - Aquaculture Technology
Diploma programs are designed to provide focused, entry-level training that can typically be completed in about one (1) year. These programs may stand alone or be structured within an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree pathway. This allows students to enter the workforce quickly or continue their studies by completing additional coursework to earn a full AAS degree.
Course Sequence
Aquaculture Courses
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| | 1 |
| | 3 |
| | 1 |
| | 3 |
| | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 12 |
General Education Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 1 |
| | 3 |
| ENG-112 or ENG-114 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines or Professional Research & Reporting Choose one: ; | 3 |
| | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 10 |
Science Courses
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 4 |
| | 4 |
| CHM-151 or CHM-131 or CHM-131A | General Chemistry I or Introduction to Chemistry or Introduction to Chemistry Lab Choose one: ; ; | 4 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 12 |
Buisness Courses
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 3 |
Work Experience
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| WBL-112 or AQU-280 | Work-Based Learning I or Aquaculture Project Choose one: ; | 2 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 2 |
Total Credits: 39 credits
Certificate - Aquaponics
Certificate programs are short-term training options that can typically be completed in one (1) year or less. They are designed to prepare you for employment, upgrade your skills, or provide retraining鈥攈elping you quickly gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to advance in the workforce.
Course Sequence
Term
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| | 1 |
| | 3 |
| | 1 |
| | 2 |
| | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 13 |
Total Credits: 13 credits
Certificate - Aquaculture Technology
Certificate programs are short-term training options that can typically be completed in one (1) year or less. They are designed to prepare you for employment, upgrade your skills, or provide retraining鈥攈elping you quickly gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to advance in the workforce.
Course Sequence
Term
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| | 1 |
| | 3 |
| | 1 |
| | 3 |
| | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 12 |
Total Credits: 12 credits
Online Certificate - Aquaculture Technology
Certificate programs are short-term training options that can typically be completed in one (1) year or less. They are designed to prepare you for employment, upgrade your skills, or provide retraining鈥攈elping you quickly gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to advance in the workforce.
Course Sequence
Term
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 12 |
Total Credits: 12 credits
Pathway - Aquaculture Technology (CCP)
Career & College Promise (CCP) offers high school students the opportunity to take tuition-free college courses that count toward both high school and college graduation requirements. In about two years or less, students can complete college credits, certificates, or other credentials鈥攇iving them a valuable head start on their education and career goals. By enrolling in CCP, students save time, save money, and gain the confidence of knowing they are already on the path to success in college and beyond.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 3 |
| | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 |
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| | 1 |
| | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 |
Total Credits: 12 credits
WCE Available Classes
Boost your skills and make waves in a growing coastal industry with 51黑料网 CC鈥檚 Workforce Continuing Education. Our specialized training through the Shellfish Academy and Living Shoreline Academy prepares you for sustainable marine farming and coastal conservation careers. Whether you鈥檙e launching a future in aquaculture, expanding your coastal expertise, or looking to play a hands-on role in protecting our shoreline, these flexible, affordable programs give you the knowledge and skills to make a lasting impact.
