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Extended studies expand learning beyond the classroom and the semester via short-term off-campus study experiences as a class.

How Extended Study Works

Students in an extended study course meet as if in a regular course throughout the semester. Following the end of the semester, ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íøs in the course travel together with their professor to continue exploring the course’s subject matter through immersion at off-campus locations over the span of 2-3 weeks.

 

ALST 199: Entangled Intimacies: Introduction to Africana and Latin American Studies

Students traveled with Professor Page to Ghana following the semester to study Africa and the black diaspora.

BIOL 328: Topics in Conservation: Patagonian Chile
Students traveled with Professor Eddie Watkins to Patagonia, learning about the area’s geography, climate, biology, history, and culture. Photo by Austin Sun ’18
GEOG 319: Population and Environment
Students spent four weeks with Professor Ellen Kraly in Western Australia focusing on the historical geography and the contemporary experience of the Noongar community.

A Flexible Option for Off-Campus Study

For some ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íøs, it may not be possible to commit to a full-semester off-campus study opportunity. Participating in an extended study is the perfect opportunity for such a ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íø to engage in an intensive academic travel experience over the span of 2-3 weeks, rather than several months.

Students seeking guidance to find the right off-campus opportunity for their needs, interests, and schedules, may wish to schedule an off-campus study consultation with a peer or staff advisor.

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Course Credit

Academic credit for an extended study may be granted in a couple ways:

Students may earn a single credit for the course completed during the regular semester and an additional half-credit for successfully completing the travel component of the course.

Alternatively, the course during the regular semester may meet on a reduced schedule, in which case participating ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íøs will earn a single combined credit for successfully completing both the regular semester and the travel component of the extended study.

Note: Seniors may participate in extended study courses extending beyond the end of the spring semester. However, any seniors electing to participate in a spring extended study will be eligible to apply for participation in the May commencement ceremony, but will officially graduate at the next degree conferral date. Please refer to the ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íø handbook Student Handbook for details on commencement participation.

Available Extended Study Options

Each semester, a new mix of engaging extended study options are available. Offerings vary semester due to faculty availability and developments in departmental curricula.