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The School for Field Studies (SFS) Turks and Caicos Islands - Marine Megafauna (Summer II) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Program Terms: Summer, Summer II
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: The School for Field Studies (SFS) 
  • Restrictions: Miami University applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2024 03/01/2024
** 		Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Summer II 2024 03/15/2024
** 		Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean Program Group: Approved Provider Billed
Program Type: Study Abroad Areas of Study: Anthropology, Bioengineering, Biology, Earth Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Hospitality, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Marine Science, Sociology, Zoology
Miami Scholarships Allowed?: No Housing: Residence Hall
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Language of Instruction: English
Program Description:

SFS TURKS & CAICOS: MARINE MEGAFAUNA (SUMMER II)

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PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Term: Summer Session II
  • Credits: 4 semester-hour credits (8 credits if taken with Session I)
  • Prerequisites: No course prerequisites, 2.5 GPA, 18 years of age
  • Application Deadline: April 15th. Early applications encouraged
  • Financial Aid: All accepted students can apply for need-based scholarships, grants, and loans


OVERVIEW

Spend your summer studying sharks, turtles, and rays in the waters surrounding the island of South Caicos. In this specialized course, you’ll learn about the ecology and conservation of these and other marine megafauna through in-water field lectures, snorkel or dive sessions, and video tracking exercises.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
  • Deploy Baited Remote Underwater Video Stations (BRUVS) and collect video footage of sharks and other predators to analyze species abundance and diversity inside and outside protected areas.
  • PADI SCUBA certifications are available on this program. 

SFS students live and study at the Center for Marine Resource Studies. The Center is a small, converted hotel overlooking the crystalline waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Spectacular sunsets, open-air facilities, warm sunshine, and a refreshing ocean breeze define this marine field station. A five-minute walk brings you to the small, historic town of Cockburn Harbour, where students and faculty frequently engage in community activities.
 

SUMMER COMBINED

Take back-to-back summer sessions and get the hands-on learning and skill-building experiences of an internship, while also going off the beaten path and exploring the world. Each summer session focuses on a different topic, and you’ll have time to travel independently between sessions. 


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Call the Admissions Hotline at 800.989.4418
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This program is currently not accepting applications.