Sustainability with Economics as an Influence

Economic Eco-Village

Education Center

The site in Bellefonte, PA is perfect for an education facility for sustainable living and community lifestyle.  Currently a Part Time Director is needed. For Members the availability of Advanced Graduate Work is possible as the Bellefonte Location is only 9 miles from Penn State Main campus. Preference will be given to members who are perusing post graduate work in an area related to sustainable living.

It is hoped that all members will attend the Graduate Level Training in Sustainable Living offered by Economic EcoVillage. The program will include the main areas of Sustainable Communities. Very Efficient, Sustainable Home Design, Sustainable Food Supply, Sustainable Employment with a minimum of travel and a Social System based on Peace, Justice and Equality. The program will be at the Masters in Science in level and duration. The program also allows for specialized training so that the student may become an expert in one or more areas of Sustainable Living or develop a home based business for use in the EcoVillage. While based at the Education Center, this program may be completed by members over the internet. Some formal blended learning is required to allow the participants to work with others in the field and to make contacts with others in their fields. Fellowships are available for this program. This area should support the members desire to expand knowledge in a particular area and become an expert in their field. The area of Sustainable Living needs well trained members in all areas of the field. Dr Fenton has taught Graduate Courses  at Morehead State University and  The University of Georgia. He has completed the Ph.D. at Syracuse and has completed mose of a second Ph.D. at The University of Kentucky.

Phone:860-430-138

Dean E-mail: drdeanfentongmail.com

Meghan E-mail:schmegd@hotmail.com

Courses for Masters Program

Courses are designed to cover a general introduction to the areas important to an EcoVillage. After the general introduction students are encouraged to develop a specialty. The specialty area might also be a method to develop a home based, village based or near village based work program. The package of courses  is  designed to allow students to be able to plan, develop and live in an EcoVillage.

 

Introduction to Residential Construction 3

 

EcoVillage Design  Macromedia Draw Program Heat loss  Green Construction 3

 

Home and  Business Design Chief Architect 3

 

Sustainable, Intensive, Agriculture Food Production 3

 

Peace justice Environment 3

 

Social Health in EcoVillages 3

 

Research 3

 

Specialty Training 3-6

 

Masters Thesis 6  Total 30-33  credits The last three courses may be combined to create a specialty or a Home Based Business