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Tarleton Africa - Wildlife Management (Outgoing Program) Featured

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  • Locations: Chobe National Park, Botswana; Halali, Namibia; Hwange, Zimbabwe; Johannesburg, South Africa; Kasane, Botswana; Kruger, South Africa; Livingstone, Zambia; Maun, Botswana; Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana; Musina, South Africa; Namib-Naukluft, Namibia; Namutoni, Namibia; Nata, Botswana; Popa Falls, Namibia; Swakopmund, Namibia; Windhoek, Namibia
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Restrictions: Tarleton applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2020 05/15/2020 ** Rolling Admission 06/06/2020 07/08/2020

** 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.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Tarleton Faculty-Led Click here for a definition of this term Academic Area: African Studies, Animal Science, Biology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Sustainability and Economic Systems Science, Zoology
Click here for a definition of this term Language Requirement: No Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term Open to non-majors: Yes Minimum GPA: 2.0
Classification: 1. Freshman, 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior, 5. Graduate Tarleton Faculty: Dr. Darrel Murray
Academic College: College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (COAES)
Program Description:

Southern Africa - Wildlife Management

Faculty Leaders:
Dr. Darrel Murray
dmurray@tarleton.edu
254-968-1911

Dr. Jeff Breeden
breeden@tarleton.edu
254-968-1950
Travel Dates:

June 6 - July 8, 2020

About:
WSES 4341/4342 - Wildlife Management 
An introduction to the biology of African savannahs, with particular emphasis on the savannahs of southern Africa, and the management and conservation of the region’s wildlife. WSES 4341 will be conducted as a standard lecture on campus during the first 4-week summer session. WSES 4342 will be conducted as an extended field trip in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and  Namibia during the second 4-week summer session.
Credit:
WSES 4341/4342 
Approximate Cost:
APPROXIMATELY $7,500. SPECIFIC AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED 
Cost includes transportation in foreign country, meals, and lodging
Does not include tuition and fees, airfare, and personal expenses
Passports
If you are considering applying to a study abroad program and you do not have a valid passport, or your passport will expire within six months past your program end date, please take steps to obtain or renew your passport immediately. Passports can take longer than expected to process, and you may need your passport to apply for visas "If Applicable" well before your program begins. For more information about obtaining and renewing passports visit the U.S. Passports & International Travel.
Scholarships:
International Education Scholarship
Financial Aid:
Financial Aid at Tarleton   
Need help? 
Check out the Tarleton Study Abroad website for more information
www.tarleton.edu/studyabroad