Costa Rica
ENVR 268: Costa Rica as a Model of Sustainability and Tropical Ecology
Spring Break: February 26 to March 8, 2025
Course held during entire spring semester 2025.
In 1948, the small Central American country of Costa Rica abolished its military and has long avoided the conflict and civil war that has plagued its neighbors. This has enabled the country to invest in conservation, national parks, health care, education, renewable clean energy, ecological research, and other practices leading to it becoming a model for sustainable development. The country routinely scores highly in the global Happiness Rankings – an indicator of the well-being of citizens. In this course, students not only explore the biodiversity and tropical ecology of the beautiful and varied landscapes, but also research examples of sustainable practices including agriculture, indigenous traditions, conservation, reduction of a nation’s carbon footprint, and ecotourism. A trip to Costa Rica over spring break is a required component of the course that allows students to explore firsthand some examples of remarkable evolutionary adaptations and biodiversity, as well as how sustainable theory is put into practice through a combination of traditional knowledge and national policy.
Faculty Facilitator
Dr. Diane Husic
Environmental Studies and Sciences
husicd@moravian.edu
Cost
- Self-Pay Total Cost: $2,850
- Elevate Total Cost: $250
- For all travelers:
- Insurance Fee: $90 charged directly to your Student Account
- Recommended for Personal Funds: $250
- Tuition: None, if taken in spring semester course load.
Quick Facts
- Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
- Program Length: 12 Days
- Units: 1 Unit
- Eligibility: Moravian student, 2.0 GPA or higher, Sophomore standing or higher, ability to hike on muddy trails, must take semester course
- Language: English