CAREER PROGRAMS:
Physical Education Department
Marine Diving Education Program
Program Options
- Certificates of Proficiency:
Advanced Marine Diving
SCUBA Leadership
Program Information
The Marine Diving Educational Program (MDEP) prepares individuals for careers in marine related environments and serves as an adjunct to many other career opportunities. The certificated student will obtain skills beneficial to careers in law enforcement, park management, marine science and other ocean-related occupations.
Career Paths
- Marine Biology and Oceanography
- SCUBA Instruction and Leadership
- Divemastering
- Research Diving
(with private and governmental agencies such as NOAA) - Park Management
- Dive Resort Management
- A Diving Safety Officer (aquarium and universities)
- Law Enforcement (evidence recovery, S & R, and homeland defense)
- Lifesaving and Rescue
- The Fire Service
- Diving Retail Management
- Research or Dive Vessel Crew or Captain
- Diving Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic
Marine Diving Education Program Department Chair:
Steve McCann
408.741.4005
email: steve_mccann@westvalley.edu
Other Department Contact:
Scott Chapman- Instructor
408.741.2045 ext. 3344
email: scott_chapman@westvalley.edu
Program Requirements
Questions about Career Programs? Call 408.741.2098
e-mail: Career Programs Center: cathy_aimonetti@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
or stop by AAS 35
REVISED January 9, 2006
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