Academic Treks College - Marine Mammal Ecology
Academic Treks (a divison of Broadreach)
 

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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Biology • Ecology • Environmental Science • Marine Science • Zoology and Wildlife Sciences		Quick Look • Location: Vancouver Island - Canada • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Academic Treks College, a division of Broadreach, offers unparalleled study abroad opportunities for college students. Backed by fifteen years of experience in running educational programs abroad, ATC combines the finest elements of experiential learning, traditional classroom learning, and service learning with international travel and cultural exchange to provide extraordinary expeditions and study abroad opportunities. Students can earn up to 3 credits in marine science through an experiential course which combines collecting data for the Bamfield Marine Science Centre, learning about general mammal biology, behavior, conservation efforts and future prospects whilst carrying out carrying out hands on research. Students will assist researchers with whale behavior research, tracking and data collection. Harbor seals, humpback whales, Dall’s porpoises and California sea lions converge each summer on the spectacular British Columbian coastline, providing the unmatched opportunity to study marine mammals in their natural habitats. Learn and work alongside marine scientists, researchers and naturalist guides, both in the classroom and in stunning wilderness settings. Sea kayaking adventures give you ample opportunities to encounter wildlife up close, while more formal studies, service work and hands-on research give you the in-depth knowledge to make the most of these experiences. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  All Academic Trek programs are accredited through Lesley University in Cambridge Massachusetts. You can earn 3 credit hours on this program and it will generally transfer in as a Marine Science or Biology credit. Otherwise, you should receive elective credits. Eligibility Minimum age: 18, GPA Range: 2.50 Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory Students travel to different locations throughout the program, staying in multiple places including field stations and camping. Program Costs $4500 - $6000 Costs Include:  Tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, airport pick-up & drop off, excursions, and student support throughout the entire program. Financial Aid Yes. We award financial aid through the Broadreach Foundation. Applications are due in April and the first round of scholarships are extended in early May. Typically we offer a couple of partial scholarships and occasionally we offer a full tuition scholarship based on available funds in the Broadreach Foundation. Dates 2009: June 1 - June 25 (25 days) Deadlines April 1st - Students are accepted on a rolling basis. Many programs fill early - Apply Now! Contact Broadreach and Academic Treks 806 McCulloch Street Suite 102 Raleigh, NC 27603 USA Tel: 888-833-1906 Fax: 919-833-2129 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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