Course of Study
Course Outline
This table shows a typical course of study for a Master's Student in the Global Field Program.
Year 1| Semester | Course Type | # of Credits |
| Summer: | Field Expedition Course I- Foundation | 7 credits |
| Fall: | Conservation Science & Communities (WBC*) | 2 credits |
| Spring: | Biology in the Age of Technology (WBC*) | 2 credits |
| Adv.Sem. Issues in Biodiversity (WBC*) | 2 credits |
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| Total Credits Year 1 | 13 |
| Semester | Course Type | # of Credits |
| Summer: | Field Expedition Course II | 7 credits |
| Fall: | Adv.Sem. Issues in Evolution (WBC*) | 2 credits |
| Spring: | Ldrshp. Sci. Inq. (WBC*) | 2 credits |
| Professional Media Workshop (WBC*) | 2 credits |
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| Total Credits Year 2 | 13 |
| Semester | Course Type | # of Credits |
| Summer: | Field Expedition Course III | 7 credits |
| Fall: | Master's Capstone (WBC*) | 2 credits |
| GRADUATION | ||
| Total Credits Year 3 | 9 |
*WBC: Web-based Course. |
Total Program Credits: 35 |
Course Explanations
Field Expeditions courses
These courses--the heart of the GFP--are offered every summer through Earth Expeditions. (Please visit this site for current field courses). All new GFP students typically begin the program by taking a "GFP Foundation Field Course" designed to provide a solid introduction to the GFP Master's degree, support the development of their Master Plan, and build interactions with other Master's candidates in their cohort. For 2010, GFP Foundation Field Course sections are offered in Baja and Belize. (Note: up to 7 credits of a past Earth Expeditions course or equivalent Miami University Field Course can be transferred towards the GFP Master's degree.)
Web-based courses (WBC)
Web-based coursework includes Learning Community courses and Advanced Seminars. Courses cover a range of topics, such as conservation science, social change, and action research. Please refer to master's course description for further descriptions of these courses.
Leadership in Science Inquiry course (LSI)
This is a required course for all candidates. Participants assume a leadership role in their community and share their expertise, experiences, and skills.
Master's Capstone
This web-based course facilitates the development of a final portfolio (i.e. teaching or working) based on experiences throughout the degree program.
Completing the Master's
35 credit hrs total: 21 hrs of Field Expedition Courses and 14 hrs web-based courses (3 Learning Community courses, 2 Advanced Seminars, the LSI course, and Capstone). MAT students develop a teaching portfolio adaptable for National Board Certification. MA students develop a work portfolio suitable for their professional environment.