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The School for Field Studies (SFS) Tanzania - Fundamentals of Wildlife Management (Summer I) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Moyo Hill Camp, Tanzania
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: The School for Field Studies (SFS) 
  • Restrictions: UNT applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level: Undergraduate Program Type: Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term UGRAD Credit Hours: 4 transfer credits 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 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, Ecology, Environmental Studies, International Studies, International Sustainable Tourism, Sociology, Sustainable Development, 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 TANZANIA: FOUNDATIONS OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION (SUMMER I)


SFS Tanzania

PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Term: Summer I
  • Credits: 4 semester-hour credits (8 semester-hour credits when combined with Summer II)
  • Prerequisites: No course prerequisites, 2.5 GPA, 18 years of age
  • Application Deadline: April 1st. Early applications encouraged
  • Financial Aid: All accepted students can apply for need-based scholarships, grants, and loans

OVERVIEW

In this summer fundamentals course, the Serengeti becomes your classroom. Through safari drives and field excursions, the wildlife of Tanzania bring the critical challenges of wildlife management and conservation to life before your eyes.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
  • Embark on multi-day camping expedition to Serengeti National Park, with a stop at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to learn about migratory corridors and explore the giant crater.
  • Deepen your understanding of policy and legal frameworks’ influence on environmental conservation and wildlife management paradigms over time.

Learn to live the pole pole lifestyle at SFS’ Moyo Hill Camp. Surrounded by Tanzania’s world-famous national parks and wildlife, it’s the perfect base camp for expeditions into the field. Campus is reminiscent of summer camp, with plenty of outdoor and communal spaces, while the small, friendly community of Rhotia is a short walk away.

ACADEMIC THEMES

  • Animal behavior observation
  • Environmental impact assessments
  • Species identification
  • Wildlife census techniques
  • Natural resource management planning
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Tourism impact assessments
  • Basic Swahili language skills

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