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Applied Sustainable Development (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Belmopan, Belize; Dangriga, Belize; San Ignacio, Belize
  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: Toucan Education Programs Ltd 
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Dormitory, Guest House, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Agriculture, Business, Dietetics & Nutrition, Economics, Education, Health & Human Services, Independent Study, International Studies, Political Science, Public Health, Social Policy & Administration, Social Work, Sustainability
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.7
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
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Applied Sustainable Development
Solving Real-World Challenges in Belize

Program Overview

Go beyond theory: Apply the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the field. This field-intensive short-term program explores the critical intersection of community development and sustainable economic development, bringing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to life. Students will engage in real-world problem-solving alongside local communities, focusing on Belize’s unique challenges and assets.

 
  • Hands-On Service-Learning: Collaborate with community partners to implement projects that meet local needs, such as composting, climate change controls for farmers, and working with Belizean rural schools.
 
  • Multidisciplinary Focus: Learn about key aspects of the Belizean economy, including agriculture, tourism, education, and environmental preservation, analyzing development challenges from the macroeconomic to the community level.
 
  • Professional Skill Development: Develop professional skills and knowledge while fostering an appreciation for social responsibility, global awareness, and diversity through discussions, guest lectures, and site visits.

Academic & Professional Highlights

  1. This program offers a structured, academically rigorous experience focused on measurable outcomes and global competency
  2. Transfer Credit: The program awards 3 U.S. Transferable Academic Credits from Shenandoah University.
  3. Focus on Key SDGs: The course is designed to develop an experiential understanding of SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 13 (Climate Action), and 15 (Life on Land).

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Program Highlights

This field-intensive program  is structured around immersive field experiences and service-learning projects in Belize's Cayo and Southern districts:
 
  • Direct Community Service-Learning Projects: Collaborate with local communities on projects focusing on sustainable agriculture.
     
  • Exploration of Green Enterprise: Study practical sustainable development models through visits to enterprises, upcycling, and Regenerative Farming.
 
  • Marine Experience: Travel to Southern Belize for Marine Conservation Projects and a Snorkeling excursion, linking conservation efforts to alternative livelihoods and tourism development.
 
  • Hands-on Economic and Environmental Analysis: Engage in unique cultural excursions and participate in ecological tours that benefit the environment and people.
 

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