How many times have you visited a marine mammal facility and dreamt of
making that your career? Many people who come to Dolphin Research Center ask us
how we got into the field. We’ve all had different educational routes and
various internship or volunteer experiences. When we were looking for a way to
work with marine mammals, there was no school or educational program that gave
us all of the tools needed to follow our dreams. However, there is now.
In response to the limited availability of licensed professional educational programs that prepare individuals for careers
regarding the behavior, care and training of marine mammals, DRC has
established the The College of Marine Mammal Professions (CMMP).
Students enrolled in CMMP will gain hands on experience and knowledge
needed to work with marine mammals. Our staff will provide you with the skills to
be in demand by marine mammal facilities, zoos, and aquariums. Furthermore, you
will be trained to work with the public on programs as well as learn how to do
each step involved in marine mammal care, from fish house to medical procedures
to enrichment.
The CMMP will begin taking applications on November 1st,
2012 with a postmark deadline of November 30th, 2012.
All applicants must complete a minimum of 24 general education quarter
credits including the specific courses listed below prior to applying to the
MMBT program. These courses must be completed with a "C" grade or
better. The courses must
be taken at an Accredited College or University. High School classes
do not
apply toward the prerequisites. A previously attained associate’s or bachelor’s
degree may be considered by the college for equivalency.
The following documents must be sent to the College of Marine
Mammal Professions Program Office in one envelope between November 1 and
November 30, of the academic year of the program for which the student is
applying (see current academic calendar).
a. All official, sealed college transcripts documenting
successful completion of the prerequisite coursework with a C or better;
b. Completed MMCBT program application form.
c. Two sealed letters of recommendation from a person
unrelated to the applicant and whom the applicant has known for 2 years or
more.
Information on the College can be found on DRC’s website:
An application can be downloaded at the link below:
For any questions regarding the College, please contact: cmmp@dolphins.org
Please like CMMP on Facebook for further information: http://www.facebook.com/#!/CollegeOfMarineMammalProfessions
