Colorado Plateau: Desert Canyons and Cultures
Special Program
Colorado Plateau: Desert Canyons and Cultures
Wild Rockies Field Institute
Program Information
Utah, Arizona, New Mexico
Environmental Studies, Geography, Native American Studies, Natural Resource Science & Management
15
Away Payment Plan
Students on this course will gain an academic and experience-based understanding of the issues faced by the cultures and landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. “Resilience and Revolution in a Region on the Edge” is the unifying theme of the course. We explore how these concepts apply to various biophysical and social systems experiencing disturbance – either by rebounding to a previous state (resilience) or with substantial shifts in structure and function (revolution).
Students must be prepared for a rigorous academic and physical experience. WRFI assesses each student's preparation through our Academic Course Application, including references for academic capability.
Tuition after NSE Discount (10% of total tuition): $15,295.50
Credit Registration Fee (required): $775
Food Costs: $800 (estimated)
Books/Misc: $100 (estimated)
Travel to/from Green River, UT for course start: Various
Total Estimated Program Cost: $16,970.50
Contact Information
Program Terms
Spring Semester
Program Dates: March 29, 2026 - June 06, 2026
Application Deadline: February 12, 2026