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Marine Science And Nautical Training Academy (MANTA) - Field Studies in Coral Reef Biology

College of Charleston Marine Science and Nautical Training Academy
Rusty Day
520 Folly Rd, Ste 25 PMB 290
Charleston, SC  29412
Phone: (843) 817-7791

Website: international.cofc.edu/study-abroad/cofcsummer.php
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Site:
Western Hemisphere: Caribbean Islands, Virgin Islands

Host Institution: College of Charleston

Dates: Summer

Subject: Biology, Caribbean Studies, Diving, Ecology And Environmental Studies, Field Study, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, Maritime Studies, Nautical Studies

Eligibility:
Level: Pre-College, Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Graduates, Adults
Requires: 2.50 GPA, No prereqs for high school & intro college course. Inquire for 400 level course prereqs. PADI swim test & physical exam.
Age Min: 16

Credit:
Undergrad Credit: Available
Undergrad: 4, BIOL 209, BIOL 250,BIOL 453
Grad Credit: Available
Grad: 3, Independent Study
Transfer Credit Through: College of Charleston
Document Awarded: Transcript

Cost:
Overall Program Costs: $3,815
Cost Include: Activities, Airport Pickup, All Meals, Books, Diving Course, Excursions, Extracurricular Activities, Field Trips, Ground Transport, Housing Included, In-Country Transport, Scuba Dives
Nonrefundable fee
Cost Range: $2,500 To $5,000 Not Including Intl Travel

Instruction:
Instruction Language: English
Format: Directed Field Study, Independent Study Format, Lab, Lecture, Practical Training
Students: US & International

Housing:
Housing Arrangement: Arranged By Program
Housing Type: Boat

Deadline: March 1

Other Info:
US Accredited Sponsor: Yes
Year Program Began: 2009
In Cooperation With: College of Charleston and MANTA
Orientation Location: Abroad
Orientation Description: Onsite orientation aboard vessel
Activities: Cultural Events Activity, Excursions Activity, Field Trips Activity, Program Travel Activity, Sports Activity
Misc: http://manta-online.org/program-details/; http://international.cofc.edu/study-abroad/cofcsummer.php
Financial Aid: Scholarships
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