Field Courses
Students can enroll in one of our field-based courses to gain a holistic and experiential understanding of the issue.
Deep in the Delta: Wintersession in Vietnam
December – January
A field-based program in the Mekong Delta to learn about climate change impacts and adaptation within the context of Vietnam's culture, ecology, and economy. We visit the cities, river delta, lively floating markets, quiet riverside villages, and the big city of Saigon. Six credits. Learn more at the Mansfield Center website.
Southwest Climate Studio Art
May – June
Visit sites on Puebloan land, Spanish land grants, Diné (Navajo) Nation, and other lands throughout the region hosted by local artists, Knowledge Holders, scientists, and guides. Contact the . Six credits.
Cycle the Rockies: Energy and Climate Change in Montana
Mid-June – Mid-July
Students bicycle 600 miles across Montana while learning about climate change and Montana’s role in creating sustainable energy solutions. Contact the . Six credits.
Environmental Ethics
July
Explore the Northwest corner of Montana, known as the Crown of the Continent, through a backpacking trip in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, meetings with land managers, civic leaders, and scientists in local communities, and a visit to Glacier National Park. Contact the . Three credits.