Graduate Credit - General Info:
If you are currently enrolled in a college or university program, you should research the possibility of obtaining graduate credit through your institution PRIOR to the expedition. Your Earthwatch Briefing contains valuable information related to the research, methods and evaluation. A comprehensive reading list and curriculum vitae of the lead scientists are also included. The Earthwatch Education staff can provide resources for designing a course based on the guidelines set forth by your college.
Please note that all information and data gathered during your expedition becomes the intellectual property of the investigator. Co-opting or plagiarism of this information for use towards academic credit or for profit without the researcher's permission is strictly prohibited.
Graduate Credit for Educators:
Graduate credit is available for educators and can be obtained through Bank Street College NY: 212-875-4706, or feel free to download a description of the program: Bank Street.
Graduate credit is also available through Weber State University. Visit their website or call them at 801-626-6223.
You must contact each institution PRIOR to your expedition. For more information or details on either of these programs, please contact the academic institutions directly at the above telephone numbers.
Professional Development Points:
Earthwatch is accepted in many states as a provider of Professional Development Points. Earthwatch will provide you with a Certificate of Completion, once we receive your required field report, for you to present to your administration or state board.
For more information about the Education Fellowship Program for Educators, please email EducationAwards@earthwatch.org