Short Courses

Your introduction to a new global vision

EARTH University, through its International Academic Program, offers a series of 2-4 week technical courses in Costa Rica.

Some of these courses are created in collaboration with other universities and institutions and are open to students from any university. EARTH University also forms part of the “Consortium for Sustainability”, that is a collaborative study abroad program with 10 premier US Universities. For more information about this collaborative study abroad program and the courses offered, please check this web site: www.consortiumearth.org.

Upcoming short course taught by EARTH University staff (open to students from all universities):

"Making Agriculture Sustainable. Challenges and Alternatives"

This course provides an overview of sustainability and how agricultural systems impact the environment, society, and the economy.
May 16 – June 11, 2011.
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"Promoting Renewable Energies: Sources and Technologies"

Understand the different renewable energy sources and technologies, and how to promote a sustainable balance between energy generation and consumption.
June 13 - July 9, 2011.
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“Rural Tourism: Finding Sustainability for Rural Areas”

Learn about rural development strategies and its impact on agro-ecosystems and the rural community dynamics.
June 13 - July 9, 2011.
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“Community Engagement: learning through social action in Latin America”

Interact with the community residents on a daily basis and implement actions that correspond to your field of study in response to their daily social concerns and realities.
May 16 – June 11, 2011;
June 13 - July 9, 2011;
July 11 – August 6, 2011.
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For further inquiries, please contact: Pablo Ulloa Pérez pulloa@earth.ac.cr / (506) 2713-0155.

Upcoming short courses designed in collaboration with other universities and institutions (open to students from all universities):

Michigan State University, USA

“Carbon, Climate and Livelihoods in Tropical Agro-Forestry Systems”

Learn about the emerging carbon markets and how carbon conservation in natural forests and agro-forestry on farms can be used as development strategies. May 16 – June 11, 2011.
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Rancho Margot, Costa Rica

“Agricultural development and sustainability in the tropics”

These unique institutions are EARTH University and Rancho Margot and are looking forward to welcome you as part of a program to teach and promote living strategies that will help you to live in harmony with the environment. Offered in January, August, October and November.
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The Monteverde Institute, Costa Rica

“Agrotourism as a Reflection of Culture and a Key to Economic Development: Touring and Learning in Costa Rica”

EARTH University and the Monteverde Institute have been joined to offer this unique course. Explore the benefits and challenges of agrotourism in Costa Rica while you are immersed in its agricultural life and culture. May 16 - June 25, 2011.Apply here

For further inquiries, please contact: Pablo Ulloa Pérez pulloa@earth.ac.cr / (506) 2713-0155.




The Office of PAI offers universities the opportunity to create their own courses in collaboration with EARTH. Examples of specially designed courses taught in the past:


Sustainability in the Latin-American Business Environment with Northeastern University

Agriculture and Sustainability in Costa Rica with Texas Tech University

Training on Sustainable Production of Pineapples, Bananas, and Vegetables with Del Monte Philippines

Organic Agriculture and Forest Plantations with Instituto Profesional Duoc, Chile

Email Melissa Arce at marce@earth.ac.cr if you are interested in conducting one of these courses.