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College of the Atlantic (COA) is a private college in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island,Maine. Founded in 1969,it awards bachelors and masters (M.Phil.) degrees solely in the field of human ecology,an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Focus areas include arts and design,environmental sciences,humanities,international studies,sustainable food systems,and socially responsible business. The College of the Atlantic is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
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