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Vision Statement<\/h1>\n

Maine Maritime Academy will deliver a best-in-class maritime education in a rigorous academic environment combined with a comprehensive hands-on student experience.<\/p>\n

Mission Statement<\/h1>\n

Maine Maritime Academy’s mission is to deliver a thorough education grounded in rigorous academics, experiential learning and professional preparation for success and leadership within the maritime, engineering, and related fields. The curriculum will empower students to take on leadership roles, encourage self-discipline, promote curiosity, while providing graduates with the skills, ethics, and tools needed to succeed in the global maritime world, engineering, and related professions.<\/p>\n

Institutional Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

Upon completion of a degree, students should, at the appropriate level:<\/p>\n

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  1. Demonstrate competency in written and spoken English.<\/li>\n
  2. Apply the scientific method.<\/li>\n
  3. Apply fundamental concepts in mathematics.<\/li>\n
  4. Be technologically proficient.<\/li>\n
  5. Develop a global perspective of the humanities and social sciences.<\/li>\n
  6. Gather, analyze, and interpret information.<\/li>\n
  7. Demonstrate competency in their major.<\/li>\n
  8. Explore and experience career paths in their program of study.<\/li>\n
  9. Demonstrate and inspire ethical behavior.<\/li>\n
  10. Develop skills to motivate others to achieve a common goal.<\/li>\n
  11. Recognize environmental consequences of individual and professional decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Students attaining these objectives will have the fundamental skills to support continued curiosity and life-long learning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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