CFI: Graduate Residency Environmental Education

Graduate Residency in Environmental Education

Rafting, Hiking and Tours for Adults, Families, Schools

CFI is pleased to offer a two semester, 24 credit Graduate Residency for students who are considering careers in environmental education, outdoor education, natural resources, science education and/or eco-tourism.

Dates: September 1 through first Sunday in June each year.

Graduate Residency Program Details

Check out our GREE slide show, and see what you'll be doing as a CFI Graduate Resident.

APPLICATIONS DUE BY FEBRUARY 1
Please contact us prior to your application submission to discuss your goals, academic and work experience.
(Late applications may be considered; please inquire.)

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

September, 2007 GRADUATE RESIDENCY

Please note: ALL PROGRAM INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ONLY ON THIS WEBSITE.

During the 9 month, two semester program, students participate in extensive practice teaching, take course work in natural sciences, literary arts, public lands, environmental education (theory and teaching methods), outdoor leadership and river running operations. Field trips include visits to National Parks, river trips, and hiking on the Navajo reservation.

Students may go on to complete masters degrees at an institution of their choice or seek jobs in related fields.

Full tuition is $9,000.
Housing is not included though meals, transportation and arrangements are provided for extensive field trips.

Academic courses are taught by highly qualified CFI staff along with guest faculty, holding masters or Ph.D. degrees and who are passionate about their work.

All graduate residents are involved in CFI's work study program throughout the nine months and can earn approximately $1000 in fall semester and $2000 or more in spring semester. Work study involves work in all of our departments: office administration, marketing/sales, fundraising, operation support and field instruction.