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SIT Madagascar: Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management
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Program Administrator:
SIT Country:
Madagascar
Host Institution:
School for International Training Study Center in Madagascar
Location:
Uninhabited by humans until 2,000 years ago, the island's isolated evolutionary path gave rise to unique groups of plants and animals, including more than 30 species of lemur, two-thirds of the world's chameleons, 1,000 species of orchids, an array of baobabs, and the xeric vegetation of the desert. More than 80 percent of Madagascar's flora and fauna are endemic, making the island's contribution to the world's biodiversity immeasurable, and its conservation a global priority.
Duration:
Fall term
Winter/Spring Semester
Language:
English
Language:
French
Class Format:
Classes Primarily with US Students Housing:
Varies
Requirement:
Previous college-level coursework and/or other significant preparation in the environmental studies, ecology, biology, or related fields, as assessed by SIT. Three recent semesters of college-level French or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in French. Minimum GPA of 2.5.
OSU Study Abroad Program Deadlines
Deadlines for OSU Study Abroad Programs:
- Summer Programs: March 15
- Fall, Year-Long Programs: April 15
- Winter/Spring Semester Programs: October 15
- Spring Term Programs: November 15
Programs may have alternative deadlines or extend deadlines. Confirm with your program advisor.
Mandatory Application Checklist:
Program Details:
See SIT website
Program Costs:
See SIT website
Academic emphasis:
Anthropology
Biology
Botany
Earth Science
Environ. Science
Geography
Natural Resources
