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Experiential learning, including co-op and internships, varies from major to major and may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At-sea engineering and deck officer experience on <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/hands-on-education\/tssom-training-cruise\/\">training ships<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/hands-on-education\/field-experience\/commercial-shipping-program\/\">commercial vessels<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/ocean-studies\/\">Marine Biology<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/ocean-studies\/\">Marine Science<\/a>\u00a0cruises aboard research vessels;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/marine-transportation\/\">Vessel Operations and Technology <\/a>\u00a0\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/marine-transportation\/\">Small Vessel Operations<\/a>\u00a0training aboard the tug Pentagoet, the schooner Bowdoin, and work experience on commercial vessels;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/engineering\/\">Power Engineering Technology<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/engineering\/\">Power Engineering Operations<\/a>\u00a0training in operating plants that produce steam and generate electrical power;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/international-business-and-logistics\/\">International Business and Logistics<\/a>\u00a0experience in businesses, companies and logistics providers;<\/li>\n<li>Design engineering and naval architecture experience for <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/engineering\/\">Marine Systems Engineering<\/a>\u00a0students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hands-On Education An integral part of a Maine Maritime Academy education is the practical knowledge that students gain by actual work experience.\u00a0The commercial experiences are facilitated through the Career Services Office. 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