Travel Study Course Listing
Spring 2025
[UMS05]
CHF 404 Selected Topics in Child Development and Family Life
Review of specific subject areas in the field. Subject areas vary by semester. May be repeated for credit if topics differ with 9 completions and a total of 27 credits.
Section(s):Human Sexuality in Europe Stdy
Class Number: 46747
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 1/28/2025 - 5/29/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Sandra L Caron
Enrollment: 12 of 16 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. --------------. CHF 404: Human Sexuality in Europe is a Spring travel study course with monthly planning meetings followed by three-weeks of travel to three different cities in Europe in May. There will be four class meetings to prepare for the trip in the Spring semester: 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, and 4/29 held at 7 p.m. (either zoom or in person). Travel Dates: May 12-May 29, 2025 departing from Logan airport/Boston to London, England, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Stockholm, Sweden.
Cost: In addition to the three-credits of UMaine tuition, there is a course fee to cover such costs as flights, shared hotel rooms, airport transfers, local travel, speaker fees, group dinners and group activities.
The course fee is $5,500.00. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 1/16/25.
Apply: Please contact Dr. Caron for an application if you are interested in this travel study course: scaron@maine.edu. Applications are due by the end of Fall 2024 semester (12/20/2024). This is a permission-only course. Once you apply and are accepted, you will be enrolled for Spring in CHF 404 for three credits. The course is limited to 12-16 students. By enrolling in the course, you are committing to the cost of the course (both tuition and the course fee). Prerequisites:
Cost: In addition to the three-credits of UMaine tuition, there is a course fee to cover such costs as flights, shared hotel rooms, airport transfers, local travel, speaker fees, group dinners and group activities.
The course fee is $5,500.00. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 1/16/25.
Apply: Please contact Dr. Caron for an application if you are interested in this travel study course: scaron@maine.edu. Applications are due by the end of Fall 2024 semester (12/20/2024). This is a permission-only course. Once you apply and are accepted, you will be enrolled for Spring in CHF 404 for three credits. The course is limited to 12-16 students. By enrolling in the course, you are committing to the cost of the course (both tuition and the course fee). Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 1/28/2025 - 5/29/2025 | Sandra L Caron | |
| Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Merrill Hall 221A | 1/28/2025 - 1/28/2025 | Sandra L Caron |
| Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Merrill Hall 221A | 2/25/2025 - 2/25/2025 | Sandra L Caron |
| Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Merrill Hall 221A | 3/25/2025 - 3/25/2025 | Sandra L Caron |
| Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Merrill Hall 221A | 4/29/2025 - 4/29/2025 | Sandra L Caron |
[UMS05]
ERS 410 Sea-to-Sky Experience
Many critical processes in the Earth and climate sciences occur at interfaces among the atmosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, oceans, solid earth, and society. Using an interdisciplinary systems-based approach, as well as the ability to make direct observations, are essential to understanding these processes. ERS 410 will visit a region where a wide range of environments - everything from open ocean ("sea") to glaciers ("sky") - can be experienced. During this travel study course, we will focus on a range of professional and practical skills, including global impact/local relevance research, proposal development, science planning and logistics, risk assessment and mitigation, safety, group dynamics and collaboration, field-based and remote observations, cultural knowledge, and science communication.
Section(s):Class Number: 47516
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 1/21/2025 - 5/31/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Karl Jacob Kreutz, Seth William Campbell, Aaron E Putnam
Enrollment: 11 of 12 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: In-Person
More Information
This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. Location: Iceland
Travel Dates: 5/13/25-5/24/25
Tuition: As Indicated. The course fee is $2,525. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The refund deadline is 2/1/25. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ERS 200 and ERS 201 and instructor permission
Travel Dates: 5/13/25-5/24/25
Tuition: As Indicated. The course fee is $2,525. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The refund deadline is 2/1/25. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ERS 200 and ERS 201 and instructor permission
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM | Arranged | 1/21/2025 - 5/31/2025 | Karl Jacob Kreutz, Seth William Campbell, Aaron E Putnam |
Class Number: 47517
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0871
Dates: 1/21/2025 - 5/31/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Karl Jacob Kreutz, Seth William Campbell, Aaron E Putnam
Enrollment: 3 of 12 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: In-Person
More Information
This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. Location: Iceland
Travel Dates: 5/13/25-5/24/25
Tuition: As Indicated. The course fee is $4,025. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The refund deadline is 2/1/25. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ERS 200 and ERS 201 and instructor permission
Travel Dates: 5/13/25-5/24/25
Tuition: As Indicated. The course fee is $4,025. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The refund deadline is 2/1/25. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ERS 200 and ERS 201 and instructor permission
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM | Arranged | 1/21/2025 - 5/31/2025 | Karl Jacob Kreutz, Seth William Campbell, Aaron E Putnam |
[UMS05]
INA 310 Camden Conference Course
This course accompanies the Camden Conference held each spring. The topic changes yearly. The course prepares for the year's topic with background readings and discussions. Students attend the conference and normally meet with conference participants. Subsequent meetings analyze the ideas presented during the conference.
Section(s):Democracy Under Threat
Class Number: 47369
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 1/21/2025 - 5/2/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Kristin Vekasi, Mark D Brewer
Enrollment: 10 of 10 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: In-Person
More Information
This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. Democracy Under Threat: A Global Perspective.
The course fee is $384. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is January 31 2025. Prerequisites:
The course fee is $384. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is January 31 2025. Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TuesdayThursday 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Boudreau Hall 237 | 1/21/2025 - 5/2/2025 | Kristin Vekasi, Mark D Brewer |
[UMS05]
NUR 419 Introduction and Service to Global Health
This course will introduce students to global health concepts and will explore global burden of diseases, social and environmental determinants of health, implications of migration, travel and displacement, and globalization of health and healthcare. The students will learn about health disparities in undeserved and underprivileged countries. The meaning of global citizenship and the role of the nurse as an advocate for human rights will be explored. Field and living conditions may be rigorous and/or primitive and include travel/overnight stay. The course will meet weekly prior to the travel component. There is a fee associated with this course for travel expenses. This course is for students that are in the Nursing Major.
Section(s):Class Number: 47354
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 1/21/2025 - 5/23/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Susan A Tardiff
Enrollment: 16 of 18 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: In-Person
More Information
This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. Location: Colombia
Travel Dates: 5/16/25-5/24/25
Tuition: As Indicated. The course fee is $4,410.57. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The refund deadline is 11/30/24. Prerequisites:
Travel Dates: 5/16/25-5/24/25
Tuition: As Indicated. The course fee is $4,410.57. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The refund deadline is 11/30/24. Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 5:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Shibles Hall 316 | 1/21/2025 - 5/2/2025 | Susan A Tardiff |
[UMS05]
POS 369 Topics in International Relations
Offers a detailed examination of a selected topic in International Relations. May be repeated for credit.
Section(s):Democracy Under Threat
Class Number: 47150
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 1/21/2025 - 5/2/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Kristin Vekasi, Mark D Brewer
Enrollment: 11 of 19 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: In-Person
More Information
This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. Democracy Under Threat: A Global Perspective.
The course fee is $384. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is January 31 2025. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: POS 120
The course fee is $384. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is January 31 2025. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: POS 120
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TuesdayThursday 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Boudreau Hall 237 | 1/21/2025 - 5/2/2025 | Kristin Vekasi, Mark D Brewer |
[UMS05]
REM 210 Nature-Based Tourism & Sustainable Development
This course will explore environmental, economic and social-cultural implications and challenges associated with the creation and management of nature-based tourism products and services. Students will meet with local stakeholders to develop an in-depth understanding of the complexities involved in nature-based and sustainable tourism development, including the challenges of managing an area for both conservation and sustainable development; issues pertaining to equitable distribution of economic benefits and social and cultural implications for indigenous cultures and local communities involved in or living near areas being developed for tourism. Prerequisite: REM 121, or permission of instructor.
Section(s):Adventure Patagonia
Class Number: 47105
Credits: 3
Class Component: Field Experience
Section: 4870
Dates: 12/2/2024 - 1/21/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Karen A Beeftink
Enrollment: 10 of 12 seats
Location: Machias UMM Campus
Instruction Method: In-Person
More Information
This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. This course includes a required trip to Patagonia from January 3 - January 16, 2025. The instructor will work with students to arrange online planning meetings prior to departure. The course fee is $5,008. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The refund deadline is 12/2/2024.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: REM 121, or permission of instructor.
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday n/a | Arranged-Machias | 12/2/2024 - 1/21/2025 | Karen A Beeftink |
[UMS05]
SFR 213 Forest Operations Field Tour
Will observe different timber harvesting operations and machines through field visits and assess at multiple scales with application to integrated management of forest trees, wildlife, water, and soil. Planning and implementation of forest operations systems for various forest stand conditions will be examined. This course intends to introduce associated ecological, social, policy, and ethical issues in forestry, thereby, preparing future forest resource professionals for operational management under varying objectives and site conditions.
Section(s):Class Number: 47318
Credits: 1
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 1/12/2025 - 1/17/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Anil Kizhakkepurakkal
Enrollment: 15 of 28 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: In-Person
More Information
This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. Location: Across Maine
Travel Dates: 1/13/25-1/17/25
Tuition: As Indicated. The course fee is $480. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The refund deadline is 1/1/2025. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Travel Dates: 1/13/25-1/17/25
Tuition: As Indicated. The course fee is $480. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The refund deadline is 1/1/2025. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Nutting Hall 102 | 1/13/2025 - 1/17/2025 | Anil Kizhakkepurakkal |
2025 travel courses include:
Spring
- REM 210: Recreational Management (Patagonia)
- INA 310/POS 369: Camden Conference: Democracy Under Threat: A Global Perspective (Maine)
- SFR 213: Forest Operations Field Tours (Maine)
- CHF 404: Human Sexuality in Europe (London, Amsterdam, Stockholm)
- ERS 410: Sea to Sky Experience (Iceland)
Summer
- FRE 397: French May Term in Quebec: French Immersion Class (Quebec)
- POS 349/POS 498/SOC 340/ SPI 697: Drug Policy in Comparative Perspective (Portugal)
- LDR 495/POS 359: Leadership in Chaotic Times: (Washington DC)
- PSY 430: Advanced Social Psychology (Italy)
- CET 458: Management in Construction (Alaska)
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