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I have googled my little heart out and the only school that I can seem to find online that offers this degree is Appalachian State University. I have attempted to contact them to see if they offer any online courses, but they haven't gotten back with me yet, and I don't find anything on their website about it.
Does anyone here know of any other college or university that offers this program?
I have been looking for something like this too. I think you're right, the only actual appropriate technology program is at Appalachian State. There are several programs in sustainable development though, there's a list at this link:
Graduate Programs in Sustainable Development | Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) (http://www.aashe.org/resources/graduate-programs-sustainable-development - broken link)
These programs seem to be more focused on the policy, environmental, and economic solutions to development problems while the App State program seems more focused on actual engineering design for the third world. I don't know which direction you were really looking to go, but some of the programs looked pretty interesting.
There are also a couple of graduate programs that are partnered with the peace corps, you should look at the fellowship programs listed on the Peace Corps website if that sounds interesting. There are also a fair number of profs in engineering programs across the country that do research in appropriate technology-related stuff.
I am finishing up my undergrad in mechanical engineering next year and I want to work in development/appropriate tech, but I'm not really sure how to go about it. Are you looking for undergrad or grad programs? Is your background in engineering or something else? If you find anything of interest please let me know, especially if you know any profs that research this kind of thing.
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I'm a very early retiree engineer (ME-CE, previous career in International supplier development) headed into a future life of Economic and Technology Development volunteer for rural communities in USA and abroad. I have just finished an MBA with Rural Economic Development focus, getting certified this yr as a Cooperative Development specialist. (co-op businesses are much more viable in foreign cultures, than USA)
As mentioned, you might be best off, learning as much about this movement as possible and then getting into a volunteer position where you can apply these learnings. This group comes much more highly recommended than Peace Corps for those of Branson's age. CUSO-VSO vs Peace Corps - Why volunteer - Volunteer - CUSO-VSO (http://www.cuso-vso.org/volunteer/the-cuso-vso-experience/CUSO-VSvsPeaceCorps/index.asp - broken link)
I am currently enrolled in the Appropriate Technology program at Appalachian State University and i can say with experience they have some of the most progressive and influential teachers. It is a very small program, but growing quickly i believe two years ago there were around 160 students in the major, now it has doubled to over 320. If you want to know some of the most necessary basics of renewable technologies this program is great covering almost everything (solar, wind, hydro, biomass) it will also give you great knowledge into the design and science of constructing buildings that preform better.
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