Applied Project

An Applied Project is independent research completed under the guidance of a CWS instructor. It can involve working on a project related to a school or work or one provided by a CWS instructor. It is often a project that requires the use of the same statistical methods taught in a CWS course. As a result, a participant often begins an Applied Project after the related course has concluded.

Any participant, including those enrolled in CWS’s Professional Certificate Program, are eligible to add on 1-3 credits each term to work on their project. CWS instructors will work with participants to determine the appropriate number of credits each term, which can be substituted for up to 5 credits of electives in the Applied Quantitative Ecology professional certificate program.

Before registering, please reach out to CWS (info@centerforwildlifestudies.org) to discuss your needs. CWS instructors will work with you to determine the appropriate number of credits to carry out your project.

Examples of projects include but are not limited to:

• Analyzing existing data to answer a research question or test hypotheses, which can be part of a larger funded research project for school or work.

• Designing a study of your own where you collect and analyze original data.

• Reviewing a topic of interest such as the effectiveness of a field method, policy, or law.

• Writing conservation or management plans, impact statements, etc.

• Designing educational materials.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations 30 days or more before the start date are not subject to cancellation fees. Cancellations <30 days before the start date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds once the course begins.