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Degree Programs

The Landing School offers two different associate’s degree options: An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Marine Industry Technology (MIT) and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Marine Systems Technology (MST). A degree program provides students with a significantly broader scope in the marine trades than that of a diploma program.

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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Marine Industry Technology (MIT)

The MIT associate’s degree offers four different concentrations from which a student may choose. This degree provides a broad, yet strong, foundation in the marine industry as a whole. Graduates of the degree program have a wider range of professional opportunities and a better understanding of the business practices behind the marine industry. In order to earn an MIT associate’s degree, a student must choose one of the following concentrations:

Comprehensive Boatbuilding concentration: A student must successfully complete Wooden Boat Building (either the Wood Construction OR Wood Composite Construction course) PLUS Composite Boat Building.

Boat Building and Systems concentration: A student must successfully complete the Marine Systems Program PLUS one of the following: Wooden Boat Building Program (either the Wood Construction or Wood Composite Construction course) OR Composite Boat Building.

Boat Building and Design concentration: A student must successfully complete the Yacht Design Program PLUS one of the following: Wooden Boat Building Program (either the Wood Construction or Wood Composite Construction course) OR Composite Boat Building.

Yacht Design and Systems concentration: A student must successfully complete the Yacht Design Program AND the Marine Systems Program.

Each of these concentrations within the MIT degree requires a student to successfully complete 89 credit-hours including 74 technical credits and 15 general education credits. Each full-time educational program (Wooden Boat Building, Composite Boat Building, Yacht Design and Marine Systems) is a 37-credit technical course.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Marine Systems Technology (MST)

The MST associate’s degree provides students with an advanced understanding of increasingly complex marine systems. Students in the MST degree program focus on diagnostics, advanced installations and troubleshooting a wide range of marine systems. They also learn basic systems design and yard-management software so graduates are capable of working in both technical and administrative
aspects of a yard or shop.

In order to earn a MST associate’s degree, a student must earn 85 credit-hours including 70 technical credits and 15 general education credits. A student must successfully complete the Marine Systems Program for 37 technical credits and the Marine Systems II program (launching in Fall 2011) for 33 technical credits.

Degree Program Credit Requirements

Every student who is enrolled in an associate’s degree program at The Landing School is required to successfully complete 15 credit-hours of general education courses. (See Catalog for specific credit requirements.) A student may earn those credits at a college of his/her choosing with prior approval from The Landing School president. A student who has previously earned credits at a college prior to attending The Landing School may request transfer of his/her applicable credits to The Landing School’s associate’s degree program by submitting the request in writing to The Landing School. It is at the sole discretion of The Landing School administration to accept credit transfers from other institutions. Alternatively, a student may enroll in and complete general education courses offered on The Landing School campus.

The specific areas of general education studies from which a student may choose to earn credit are:

• English (applied writing)*
• Math* (applied)
• Physics (applied)
• Communication (public speaking, leadership, organizational)
• Business (management, accounting, organizational methods)
• Economics (intro, macro, micro)
• Marketing (small business, advertising, research)
• Fine Arts (applied drawing, photography, graphic design)

*Three credits of English and three credits of math are required. Students may then select three of the six other areas of study from which to earn the remaining nine credits. A C- (70) or better must be earned in a general education course in order to apply credit toward the degree program.