Field Studies & Conservation
Looking for an in-depth field studies or research opportunity on or off campus? Some programs offer academic credit that can be applied toward the environmental studies major (with approval from the department chair).
Round River Conservation Studies
A research and education organization offering field-based study abroad programs where students work with local people to study, protect and restore wild places. Students earn credits in conservation biology, natural history, environmental policy and experience the culture of indigenous peoples.
A representative from Round River usually visits CSB+SJU each semester to provide information to interested students. A popular program among our environmental studies majors.
Wild Rockies Field Institute
WRFI courses explore the complex cultural, political and natural histories of some of the most interesting and beautiful landscapes in North America. Every WRFI course is set up so participants can earn college credit through the University of Montana in environmental studies, forestry, geography, Native American studies, resource conservation and science.
National Outdoor Leadership School
A leader in wilderness education, NOLS takes students of all ages on remote wilderness expeditions and teaches them technical outdoor skills, leadership and environmental ethics. Courses range from 10 days to a full academic year.