Summer Global Environmental Program

Pollution, greenhouse gases, and vanishing natural resources are concerns for which the U.S. and China will lead the world response. Students can learn solutions through understanding of ecology and in cooperative efforts among government leaders, experts, business and community groups, media, and ordinary citizens.

Who Should Attend?

International and American students and faculty concerned about the environment and who would like to learn about solutions. This is a general education course designed for all students regardless of their major. You need not have any special expertise in science or math. You will earn 5 transferable college credits.

Program Highlights:

• Enjoy camping in the dramatic mountains, dense rainforests and the high deserts of Washington state
• Kayak in deep blue mountain lakes, hike beneath snow-covered alpine ridges, relax in geo-thermal hot springs, watch Killer Whales in their native waters
• American and International students bring a unique global perspective to class discussions.
• Explore the urban environment of the city of Seattle and its major attractions – Space Needle, Pike Place Public Market, seaside waterfront, International District
• Additional Fee: Travel to New York, and Washington, D.C.

Theme – Explore the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest as a "laboratory" for understanding global environmental problems and solutions.

Where – Skagit Valley College is located one hour north of Seattle, in the beautiful Skagit Valley at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and near the shores of Puget Sound.

Focus – Classroom learning plus visits to regional mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and the sea. Develop an understanding of ecological principles and practical problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts over the use of natural resources. This is an multi-disciplinary course that integrates biology, environmental conservation, philosophy, law and government.

Program Costs

Special Price! $775 covers tuition and fees, including materials, supplies and field trips! (Temporary housing is available at an extra cost.)

Join Us!

Questions? Contact Ted Maloney, ted.maloney@skagit.edu or (360) 416-7774.

Meet Our Staff

Dr. Claus Svendsen
Department Chair, Environmental Conservation. BS, MS University of Copenhagen, Denmark; PhD, University of Washington.

Ted Maloney
Faculty member in law and political science (government and international relations). Exchange Professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University, 2005-07. J.D., University of Notre Dame.

In addition, we will welcome professional and academic guest lecturers.