Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human habitats. The Permaculture Design Course is an internationally recognized curriculum that covers the ethics, principles, strategies and techniques of permaculture design. Complete a Permaculture Institute of North America-recognized Permaculture Design Course and earn 2 transfer credits to be applied to your Bachelor’s degree program at Goddard College.

Goddard College will also award a $1,000 Partnership Grant to students who enroll in a Goddard undergraduate degree after completing a Permaculture Institute of North America recognized Permaculture Design Course. 

About Permaculture Institute of North America

Permaculture Institute of North America (PINA) is a professional service association which promotes and maintains standards of excellence in permaculture design, teaching, and practice. Membership is open to all graduates of the Permaculture Design Course throughout North America and Hawaii. As part of its commitment to professional development, PINA supports graduates to qualify for the Permaculture Diploma through mentored and self-directed programs administered by regional hubs and field advisors. 

To learn more about Goddard College and this partnership

Contact an admissions counselor today at 800.906.8312 or request more information here.

About Goddard College

Nestled in rural Vermont, Goddard is a small college for plain living and hard thinking. Goddard is recognized for innovation in education. Its mission is to advance the theory and practice of learning by undertaking new experiments based upon the ideals of democracy and the principles of progressive education asserted by John Dewey. At Goddard, students are regarded as unique individuals who will take charge of their learning and collaborate with other students, staff, and faculty to build a strong community. Goddard encourages students to become creative, passionate, lifelong learners, working and living with an earnest concern for others and the welfare of the Earth.