

Global Field Program
Which master’s degree is for me?
Students in the Global Field Program may elect to pursue either a Master of Arts in Biology (M.A. in Biology) or a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in the Biological Sciences.
Apply to the M.A.T. if you fall in any of the following categories: 1) you are certified to teach, 2) you have an academic degree in education or education related field (i.e., bachelor’s or master’s), or 3) you have taught, teach, or plan to teach in a k-12 school or informal education setting (also see FAQ’s on M.A.T. vs. M.A.). Note: The M.A.T. degree does not confer a teaching license. Applicants with no education background should apply for the M.A., not the M.A.T. degree.
The M.A. is a degree option for any applicant with a bachelor’s interested in advancing their career through global leadership, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.
Biology Course Requirement
Earth Expeditions field courses are offered every summer, and core online courses are offered in the fall and spring terms.
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree.
Note: Participants will need to fulfill the minimum Graduate School GPA requirements for admission to the program. For more information please visit the Graduate School’s Admission Information.
Transfer Credits
Only the following credits may be transferable into the GFP:
- 7 credits from a past Earth Expeditions field course OR up to 7 credits of previously completed AIP Web+ classes.
- Up to 4 credits from previously completed Core Courses.
- No more than 4 credit hours of Core Courses may be transferred into the GFP. No more than 11 credit hours total may be transferred into the GFP.
Note: No other credits can be transferred into the GFP. No exceptions can be made to the transfer credit policy. See our Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.


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