Audubon Expedition Institute
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Belfast, Maine |
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History
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Its educational program is based on a prototype model program which was founded in 1969 as Trailside Country School. Today, it has become one of the most unique and lasting educational experiences blending contemporary, progressive educational philosophy with the age-old teacher of experience. AEI is a partnership between the National Audubon Society and Lesley College. It has existed as AEI since 1970. |
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Mission
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AEI creates experiential learning communities that inspire informed and compassionate ecological leadership. |
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Focus Populations
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Undergraduates and Graduates |
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Types of Programs Offered
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M.A. and B.A. Degree programs in Environmental Education and Sciences. AEI is a traveling school program where students live communally, plan itineraries and learning projects during a three- month long trip. During other semesters students do independent research. It is a very unique, holistic type of learning where life and learning are not separated and the goals focus as much on development of good community skills as they do in good academic preparation. |
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Application Information and Costs
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Applications can be found here: http://www.acadia.net/guest/audubon/home1.html Full year tuition for graduates and undergraduates is 18,385 |
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Employment Information/Resources |
A great page of links to not only their employment resources, but many others. Especially good for environmental education opportunities. |
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Contact Information
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Website: http://www.audubon.org/educate/aei/ Email For More Information: admissions@aei-audubon.org Mail address: P.O. Box 365, 243 High Street, Belfast, ME 04915 Phone: (888) 287-2234
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Colleges
Offering Experiential Ed Programs (Undergrad)
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