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48MNMarch 2012 gram offers a great opportunity,? said Captain Fink. ?Completing this two-year program allows a student a chance to enter the job mar- ket in this growth area and then pursue their bachelors degree on-line, with less financial pres- sure. It provides flexibility and a great opportuni- ty to enter a company and move up the ladder.? CURRICULUM TAILOREDFORTHE SMALLERPLATFORM The Associate in Applied Science (Deck) provides a strong general education with professional training that leads to a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential, also endorsed as Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch, Lifeboatman, Able Seaman-Unlimited, Ordinary Seaman, Wiper and Stewards Department. Successful completion of the degree requirements as well as passage of the US Coast Guard approved Mate 500 or 1,600 Gross Ton Ocean or Near Coastal Program allows the stu- dent to sit for a license as Mate of Ocean or Near Coastal Steam or Motor Vessels of either 500 or 1,600 gross tons. The Associate in Applied Science (Engine) also provides a strong general education with professional training that leads to a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential, also endorsed as Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch in a Manned Engine Room, or Designated Duty Engineer in a Periodically Unmanned Engine Room, Lifeboatman, Qualified Member of the Engine Department (all ratings except Deck Engine Mechanic and Engineman), Ordinary Seaman, Wiper and Stewards Department. Students studying in the two-year, Associate in Applied Science Marine Technology: Small Vessel Operations, Deck Limited License take classes that include Introduction to Business and Economics; Introduction to Business Computing; Computer Laboratory; Water Safety and Survival; Professional Studies; Basic Safety Training; English; Ship Construction and Stability; Vessel Ops & Seamanship; Navigation; Tugs and Towing and Bridge Watchstanding, etc. A total of 75 credits are needed to complete the degree, with additional seven (total of 82) for the Ocean Endorsement. Still another program is the two-year, Associate in Applied Science Marine Technology: Small Vessel Operations, Assistant Engineer Limited License include: Introduction to Business and Economics; Introduction to Business Computing; Engineering Graphics; Water Safety & Survival; Introduction to Ship Systems; Small Vessel Engineer I; Ship Construction & Stability; Nautical Ops: Safety; Marine Cargo Operations; English; Small Vessel Resource Management, among others. A total of 77 cred- its are needed to complete the Associate Degree with Assistant Engineer Limited License. INNOVATION , QUALITYAND CAREERPLACEMENT , TOO .Captain Eric Johansson is a recognized authority on var- Hands on training forengineers at SUNYMaritime CollegeMN#3 (32-49):MN 2011 Layouts 3/2/2012 10:30 AM Page 48