Political Science

Analyze local, national and regional political systems and cultures to design and implement change with the goal of creating a thriving rural county in Latin America all while you leverage the success of Kalu Yala and our desire to help our neighbors and improve environmental and social situations around us.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS PROGRAM

Panamanian Government & Politics

Rural Challenges and Solutions in Latin America

Public Law and Policies

Resource Management & Community Organizing

NGO Building and Administration

WHAT MAKES KALU YALA SO SPECIAL?

“Learning about the political systems in Panama and how we may replicate the successes in a new town has provided me with a nuanced awareness of how the laws and policies a society creates impacts its population in a multitude of ways.” – Hannah

BECOME A LEADER

The Political Science Program harnesses the massive potential for positive influence in the region that Kalu Yala brings through our access to resources, contacts, knowledge, and desire to help better communities near us. Tough challenges like rural health care, access to education, natural resource use, and economic development to avoid talent drain are not only facing our county of San Martin, but counties around the world. Come help guide Kalu Yala to become a leader in showing what is possible from rural communities in the 21st century.

LEARN BY DOING

At Kalu Yala, students and young professionals are given the opportunity to apply their passions in the real world. Team members utilize their studies in the search for best practices in sustainability and quality living. Unlike other education programs, we insist on exploration.