Maine Maritime Academy offers two Associate of Science degree programs jointly with The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Small Craft Design

The Small Craft Design program leads to an Associate of Science degree that is offered jointly by Maine Maritime Academy in Castine and The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design in Kennebunkport, Maine. Students spend one year at Maine Maritime Academy as residential students in Castine and one year at The Landing School in Kennebunkport. Students must meet admission criteria for both institutions to be accepted in this degree program. The objectives of the Small Craft Design major are to provide students with a structured learning environment in which they can become knowledgeable and proficient in the practical application of the fundamental principles of small craft design, and develop the skills to communicate effectively with other industry professionals by graphical and other methods as appropriate.

Small Craft Systems

The Small Craft Systems program leads to an Associate of Science degree that is offered jointly by Maine Maritime Academy in Castine and with The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design in Kennebunkport, Maine. Students spend one year at Maine Maritime Academy as residential students in Castine and one year at The Landing School in Kennebunkport. Students must meet admission criteria for both institutions to be accepted in this degree program.

The Small Craft Systems program emphasizes the interface of marine systems with boat design and construction while practicing the actual installation of these systems in a real world setting.

Maine Maritime Academy  offers two Associate of Science degree programs jointly with Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine.

Ship Design

Note: The Bath Iron Works Apprentice Program in Ship Design is offered only in Bath, Maine. Not all Student Life Services on the Castine campus are available in Bath, Maine.

The objective of the BIW apprenticeship is to train highly skilled, versatile, and educated mechanics and designers through both classroom instruction and hands-on experience. The program strives to develop proficiency and knowledge in:

• Engineering principles and problem-solving techniques
• Organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Trade or discipline-based skills and safe work practices

Successful completion of this program leads to the Associate of Science degree.

Ship Production

Note: The Bath Iron Works (BIW) Apprentice Program in Ship Production is offered only in Bath, Maine. Not all Student Life services on the Castine campus are available in Bath, Maine.

The objective of the BIW apprenticeship is to train highly skilled, versatile, and educated mechanics and designers through both classroom instruction and hands-on experience. The program strives to develop proficiency and knowledge in:

• Engineering principles and problem-solving techniques
• Organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Trade or discipline-based skills and safe work practices

Successful completion of this program leads to the Associate of Science degree.

For information about joint programs available through Maine Maritime Academy and BIW, please contact Faculty Representative Patrick Moroney at patrick.moroney@mma.edu. For information about joint programs of Maine Maritime Academy and The Landing School, please contact Marine Transportation Department Chair, Daniel Parrott at daniel.parrott@mma.edu.