The School for Field Studies
100 Cummings Center
Suite 534-G
Beverly, MA 01915

P: (978) 741-3567

Director: Ellen Crow

Contact: Ellen Crow
P: (978) 741-3567

The School for Field Studies Programs

Year Program Started: 1981

Academic Level Targeted: college

Racial/Ethnic Focus: any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: education, research, environmental field studies abroad

Program Attributes: for credit, meals provided, housing provided, transportation provided, books/supplies provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: matriculation at this school, class year (2nd, 3rd or 4th year), GPA/academic standing

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biology, education (health, science), science (social, behavioral), marine and terrestrial ecology

Additional Comments: Our semester study abroad and summer college study abroad programs are designed to teach students about critical local environmental problems and train them to do field research that will help address these problems. Our faculty provide core lectures needed to understand the content areas pertinent to case study and research questions. Field exercises complement classroom lectures and help students to develop skills needed for directed research projects.

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