Field Studies
The Environmental Studies Program encourages students consider pursuing environmental
field studies programs and research opportunities beyond the limitations of our own
curriculum. We recognize that while the traditional university has its benefits, so
too do non-traditional field schools that offer firsthand experiential learning. ENVS
offers academic credit to students while they participate in environmentally related
study abroad and field studies opportunities across the county and around the world.
Before enrolling in any of the following programs, consult with ENVS faculty, the
Program Director, and the Study Abroad Office.
The following is a list of some of the programs we encourage interested students to
explore. This list is a complete list of field schools, and there many other programs
available, however students should meet with Environmental Studies faculty before
applying to ensure they can receive credit. Questions about specific programs should
be directed to the host project/program organization or school directly.
- offers students hands-on experiences and training in various field methods while
gaining insight into the cultural aspects and geographic conditions of places around
the world.
- offers programs worldwide where students can experience the diversity of ecosystems
and cultures and work to solve real-world issues.
- offers ocean-focused academic programs for undergraduates in coastal and ocean policy,
biodiversity, field oceanography, coral reef conservation, marine environmental history,
cultural sustainability, and climate change. They all form their home in Woods Hole,
Massachusetts.
- offers rigorous, place-based field courses that develop engaged, informed citizens
and strong leaders capable of addressing complex social and environmental issues in
the American West.
- : Students can spend a semester at sea and visit 10+ locations around the world, providing
a truly global perspective.
- offers students opportunities to examine the ecological and human dimensions of Alaska鈥檚
Inside Passage.
- offers students the opportunity to engage in education experiences and stewardship
in Montana鈥檚 Swan Watershed and its adjacent landscapes, where all people are connected
to the natural world.