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The School for Field Studies (SFS) Turks and Caicos Islands - Fundamentals of Marine Conservation (Summer I) (Outgoing Program) Print  Share
  • Locations: South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: The School for Field Studies (SFS) 
  • Restrictions: UNT applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 03/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission 06/01/2026 07/01/2026

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level: Undergraduate Program Type: Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: On-campus residence hall
Click here for a definition of this term Program Features: Research/Independent Project Opportunities Click here for a definition of this term Classification: Freshman, Junior, Other, Senior, Sophomore
Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age by the time of departure Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study: Anthropology, Biology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Hospitality Management, International Studies, Sociology, Zoology
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Program Contact in SAO: Mr. Dave Kilough (David.Kilough@unt.edu)
Program Description:

SFS TURKS & CAICOS: FUNDAMENTALS OF MARINE CONSERVATION
(SUMMER I)

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PROGRAM DETAILS

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

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OVERVIEW

Dive under the waves and study marine conservation. Explore the spectacular reefs and turquoise waters of South Caicos, snorkeling or diving with rays, turtles, brilliantly colored fish, and other marine life. In this fundamentals course, you’ll learn about the environmental issues and policies affecting these ecosystems and the island community and gain the skills needed to conduct marine research. 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

→ Swim, dive, or snorkel nearly every day in the tropical western Atlantic – learn marine species identification and population assessment techniques while visiting coral reefs, sea grass beds, mangrove nurseries, sand bars, and small uninhabited cays. 

→ Discuss the ecological impacts of marine protected areas (MPAs) and participate in an assessment survey of the queen conch, an important economic and cultural resource.

→ Earn your Open Water SCUBA certification. This lifelong certification unlocks years of underwater exploration!

LOCATION 

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. This marine field station is defined by spectacular sunsets, open-air facilities, warm sunshine, and a refreshing ocean breeze. 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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