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SIT/Panama: Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
  • Locations: Panama City, Panama
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Restrictions: WFU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 10/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2028 12/13/2026 01/11/2027 TBA TBA
Fall 2027 12/13/2026 01/11/2027 TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement: 2.50 Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2 semesters completed
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Prior Language Study Required: 3 semesters
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Homestay, Hotels Click here for a definition of this term Open to non-WFU Students: No
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Areas Offered: Anthropology, Biology, Environmental Science/Studies, Latin-American and Latino Studies, Sociology, Spanish Program Term: Fall, Spring
Program Sponsor: SIT
Program Description:

Study tropical ecology in one of the world’s most diverse ecological countries, and explore the critical environmental and social issues affecting its conservation.

panamaThis program provides students with an immersive opportunity to study in one of the world’s most diverse ecological environments. Topics of study include tropical forest ecology; marine and wetland ecology; mammal and bird conservation; indigenous resource use; and the human-natural resource interface. Students have seven weeks of field study, and study at world-renowned research institutions including the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and EARTH University.

Major topics of study include:

  • Contemporary environmental and sociocultural issues shaping Panama
  • Environmental research methods and ethics
  • Development and conservation
  • Interdependent tropical ecosystems
  • Poverty and the environment
  • Indigenous cultures and conservation