AUIP Australia Short Program (4 weeks/ 6 credits)

  Australia

• Great Barrier Reef: 
Great Barrier Reef
• Queensland: 
Townsville,  Cairns,  Yungaburra,  Queensland,  Port Douglas,  Cape Tribulation

Term: Summer 
Dates: May, June and July

Description: This 3.5-week study abroad program will examine the natural (and related social) history and environmental conservation of North Queensland, Australia. Queensland boasts some of the most diverse and remarkable natural resources in the southern hemisphere. An initial stay in Townsville, with lectures from faculty at James Cook University will be followed by an exploration of the network of national parks, reserves, offshore islands, and coastal areas of northern Queensland, before heading to Cairns for a couple of days to complete the program. Our program will focus on topics related to sustainable development (sustaining human societies and the natural environment) through educational travel, field trips, active participation, lecture presentations and seminars, and coursework exercises.

This program can be combined with the 8-day Fiji program and/or the 8-day Sydney program in for up to 12 semester credits.

Objectives:

* Understand the natural history, biogeography, ecological diversity, and related social and cultural contexts of Australia through an exploration of Queensland's network of national parks and protected areas, which encompass the Outback, rainforests, coastlines, marine reserves, and offshore islands.
* Understand the impacts of human actions on the natural systems, and human responses to those changes, using the case of Queensland, Australia.
* Develop an understanding of ecological education practices, integrated natural resource management, and conservation actions throughout Queensland, Australia.
* Be able to address relationships between human societies and their natural environments from multiple disciplinary perspectives and to develop a complex, multi-faceted and holistic view of human environment connections that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Highlights:
* Queensland is world renowned for its spectacular natural environment and unique culture.
* You will have the chance to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, hike through pristine rainforest, learn about Aboriginal culture, and visit the famous Outback?
* You will spend much of your time (~70%) out in the field, visiting and observing Australia first-hand. At AUIP, we believe that students learn from study abroad experiences both in and outside of the classroom.
* You will learn from leading Australian academics and professionals with expertise in subjects related to the Humans & the Environment theme.

Cost in US$: $2850

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

AUIP - American Universities International Programs's Mission Statement: To provide enjoyable, yet academically rigorous, educational and travel study abroad programs that enable students to experience the culture, society, and natural environments of the host country. Select universities will work with students one-on-one to ensure that the program meets their academic needs and is personally and academically rewarding.

Year Founded: 1971