Explores protected area management, which is a form of environmental management focusing on an area of land and/or freshwater/sea especially dedicated to the protection and maintenance of biological diversity, and of natural and associated cultural resources, and managed through legal or other effective means.

NOTE: This course will be offered as part of the Semester Abroad Programs in Costa Rica. Students are admitted through a selection process. Additional fees are required to cover the trip to Costa Rica. Final cost to be determined.

Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing or by permission of the Instructor. Students with Third-year standing may have access subject to space availability and approval from the Faculty.