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  • Field studies are supervised student research conducted away from the university and in direct contact with what is being studied. Field work is common in fields including anthropology, archaeology, sociology, social work, earth sciences, and environmental studies.

  • Participating in field studies provides students with the opportunity to gain necessary experience, show relevant work experience on a resume, and apply what they have learned into a real world setting.

  • Students can get started by enrolling in a field studies course related to their major.
  • Yes. Students will receive credit for the field studies classes they take. Talk to you department to learn more.
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