The Outback Is Calling: 2.5 Credits And A Life-Changing Experience Await This Summer

Feb. 6, 2019
Map of Australia

 

This Study Abroad program offer an amazing opportunity to visit one of the least-visited places on the planet: the Australian Outback. Whereas many travel abroad experiences involve looking through a tour bus window, we offer a more intimate look at the cultures and natural history of Australia, working with the Aboriginal people and scientists in Western Australia. Students participate in actual research related to conservation and environmental science, and these classes fulfill course requirements for a variety of majors. They can also be applied to obtain an undergraduate certificate in International Environmental Conservation. Honors credit is available.

Environmental Conservation in Australia Multi-city, Australia | Program Type: UA Faculty-led | Term: Summer | 6 Units, Minimum GPA: 2.5 
Learn about environmental science in the Northern Territory and Western Australia, working with the Aboriginal people as well as government and private conservation services, while participating in ongoing environmental monitoring programs and ecological research. This UA-sanctioned program allows you to develop international experience in field settings related to conservation biology and environmental conservation, and can be added to your transcripts and resume. It emphasizes:

  • Cultural immersion 
  • Experiential learning
  • Student engagement outside of the classroom
  • Field experiences in remote international settings
  • Hands-on learning while participating in international conservation

It requires 12 units of coursework that can also be used to satisfy Major or Minor requirements, half of which is fulfilled by participating in our Australia class.

For more information contact:
Dr. Thomas Wilson, Associate Professor, Honors College and the Department of Soil, Water & Environmental Science. 
tbw@email.arizona.edu