Wildlife Management, Maasai Communities
The School for Field Studies
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College)		Quick Look • Location: Near Mt. Kilimanjaro - Kenya • Language of Instruction: English, some Swahili • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview About 70% of Kenya's wildlife is found outside of parks and protected areas, and much pressure is put on wildlife habitat as human populations expand. Students work with members of local communities to address issues of wildlife conservation and economic development. Highlights: Semester students will spend approximately half of the semester living on a Maasai group ranch located within a major wildlife migration route between Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks. The other half will be spent on an experimental game ranch located minutes from Nairobi National Park. Subject(s): African Studies, Anthropology, Biology (General), Ecology, Economics, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Zoology and Wildlife Sciences, Interdisciplinary, Entomology Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  18 credits through Boston University (semester programs) 4 credits (summer programs Eligibility High school students who have completed their junior year may participate in summer programs. College undergrads may participate in summer or semester programs. We have an occasional older student. Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory Program Costs Semester: $13-14,000 Summer: $3-4,000 Financial aid available Costs Include:  All in-country expenses except personal incidentals. Airfare not included. Financial Aid Yes. Scholarships, low-interest loans, no-interest loans Dates Fall: Sept-Dec Spring: Feb-May Summer 1: June-July Summer 2: July-Aug Deadlines Rolling Contact The School for Field Studies 10 Federal Street, Suite 24 Salem, MA 01970-3876 USA Tel: 978-741-3544 Fax: 978-741-3551 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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