Applied Sustainable Development: Summer in Belize
Program Overview
Applied Sustainable Development: Belize Summer Field Intensive
What does sustainable development look like in practice? Explore this question through Toucan Education Programs' Applied Sustainable Development Summer Field Intensive in Belize, where environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, and community well-being intersect.
Spend 13 nights immersed in Western Belize, learning alongside Belizean professionals, local community members, and university faculty. Earn 3 transferable U.S. college credits through Shenandoah University while examining real-world challenges involving climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, food security, and community-based economic development.
Through hands-on field activities, collaborative projects, and direct engagement with a migrant-settled community in Western Belize, you'll explore how local knowledge and innovative approaches can support sustainable livelihoods and strengthen community resilience.
Experience Belize's diverse landscapes, from tropical rainforests to coastal and marine environments, while gaining insight into the environmental and socioeconomic factors shaping sustainable development across Central America.
Connect your learning to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including quality education (SDG 4), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), climate action (SDG 13), and life on land (SDG 15).
Whether you're studying environmental science, agriculture, economics, international development, public health, education, or a related discipline, this field-intensive program offers you an opportunity to take your academic interests beyond the classroom. Strengthen your problem-solving, teamwork, and intercultural communication skills while gaining practical experience in community-centered sustainable development.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
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- Summer
- Agriculture
- Business
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Independent Study
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Liberal Arts
- Management
- Public Health
- Refugee Studies
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Spanish
- Sustainable Development
- Women's Studies
- American
- Canadian
- British
- German
- Taiwanese
- Swedish
Updated Nov 10, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Belize
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Agriculture
- Business
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Independent Study
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Liberal Arts
- Management
- Public Health
- Refugee Studies
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Spanish
- Sustainable Development
- Women's Studies
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
- British
- German
- Taiwanese
- Swedish
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
- Transcript
- Deposit
Age Requirement
18-25
Starts At
Deposit / Application Fee
Deposit: $500
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
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What extra does the program offer?
The program offers a structured intercultural learning co-curriculum (ILC) that deepens students' understanding of their interactions with the host community, explores their cultural identity and worldview, and supports re-entry by helping them articulate the program's value.
Where is this field-intensive program based?
The program runs in two regions of Belize: the western and southern, where students will experience local life. A dedicated professor guides students throughout the intensive curriculum.
Is there available financial aid?
Yes, students can apply for financial aid. The program can be funded using a flexible combination of options, ensuring you can secure your seat.
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Toucan Grants
- Crowd Funding
- Flexible Payment Plans through Klarna Financing if eligible
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