Description

This unique Masters of Science program is tailored for rising leaders to identify, innovate, and implement scalable interdisciplinary solutions to challenges facing coastal communities and ecosystems around the world. Fellowships are available for students entering the program in Fall 2026.

Year 1-Located on UCSC's campus

Students take interdisciplinary courses in natural and social sciences, economics, policy analysis, coastal governance, leadership, innovation, and methods for designing scalable solutions to complex problems.

Year 2-Locate near your capstone project site anywhere around the globe

Students engage with partner organizations to co-design and pursue individual capstone projects that develop solutions for real problems and partner needs. Projects may be based around the world.

Requirements

Applications are open for Fall 2026 entry into the CSP Masters Program! 

Details are here, including virtual info sessions, fellowship opportunities, application tips & more - US and international students are encouraged to apply - https://csp.ucsc.edu/prospective-students/.