
Take a deep dive into environmental issues in a country that's renowned for its amazing biodiversity while improving your Spanish language fluency and discovering local culture. Along with environmental science courses, you'll choose from a range of liberal arts courses with a Costa Rican focus in areas such as economics, health sciences, political science, photography, and cultural studies. Designed for all levels of proficiency, you'll take one or more Spanish language courses and choose from a range of electives taught in English. Students at the advanced Spanish language level may choose to take electives taught in Spanish. An Early Start option, offered in the fall semester, helps you jump start your Spanish language skills before the semester begins, and the Winter Semester – Extended option allows you to take an additional Spanish language class at the conclusion of your regular semester..
San Jose
5/26/18 - 8/11/18
$8,695
16 - 18
Closed
5/1/18
All Levels
High School Graduate
2.6
The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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SPN 101 Basic Spanish I | 100 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
SPN 102 Basic Spanish II | 100 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
SSP 151 Basic Spanish for Legal Professions * | 100 | Sp | 80 | 5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ARCH 3200 Tropical Design and Architecture | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ART 2100 Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice * | 200 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ENV 3050 Biology of Edible Insects: A Sustainable Food Source | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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GEB 3350 International Business Strategies in Sustainable Development | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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COMM 3070 Creative Conflict Resolution: A Multicultural, Gender Perspective | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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DNCE 2500 Theory of Latin American Tropical Dance * | 200 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ENV 3044 Tropical Ecology | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
ENV 3170 Freshwater Ecology | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ECON 3403 Introduction to International Economics in Latin America & Caribbean | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
GEB 3500 Ecotourism: The Costa Rica Case * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
HIS 3290 Costa Rican Economic and Human Development * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ENV 2500 Introduction to Genetics: Current Applications | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
ENV 3005 Environmental Impact and Social Development * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
ENV 3100 Tropical Birds of Costa Rica * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
ENV 3160 Conservation Biology & Endangered Marine Species | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
ENV 3190 Tropical Marine Biology * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
ENV 3740 Climate Change: Impacts and Adaptations | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CTV 3400 Documentary Appreciation | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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HDD 3000 Dimensions of Healthy Living | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
HHD 1020 Physical Therapy & Sport Rehabilitation | 100 | En | 48 | 3 |
HHD 1050 Holistic Health Approaches | 100 | En | 60 | 4 |
HHD 3070 Conflict Resolution and Health Care * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
HIS 3293 Costa Rican Health Care System and Tropical Medicine | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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HIS 2302 Contemporary Latin American History | 200 | En | 48 | 3 |
HIS 3130 Sustainability and Resources Management in the Ancient World * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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HUM 3513 Costa Rica Colloquium: History & Culture * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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MGMT 3030 Creative Leadership Skills * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ENV 3020 Marine Molecular Biology | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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MKTG 3010 International Marketing Management | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
MKTG 3150 Sustainable Consumption and Production * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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PHIL 3100 Philosophy and Integrated Thought of the Classic World | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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PHOT 2100 Ecological Photography | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
PHOT 2130 Cultural Photography | 200 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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POL 2500 Human Rights in Latin America | 200 | En | 48 | 3 |
POL 3100 Costa Rican Traditions: Peace and Democracy | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
POL 3220 Migration, Globalization and Social Change | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
POL 3420 Costa Rica's Environmental Policy: A History of Policy, Politics and Action. * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
POL 3450 International Relations in Latin America * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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PSY 2200 Health Psychology | 200 | En | 48 | 3 |
PSY 3050 Cultural Psychology | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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SOCY 3050 LGBT: Diversity and Sexuality in Latin America * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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SPN 1002 Basic Spanish Oral Communication Skills | 100 | Sp | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ART 1301 Basic Principles of Drawing | 100 | En | 48 | 3 |
ART 2130 Mural Painting and Public Art * | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ENV 4100 Biotechnology and Sustainability * | 400 | En | 60 | 4 |
SUSD 2500 Biomimicry: Learning From Nature's Strategies | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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THEO 3150 Major World Religions | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
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ENV 3120 Land Vertebrates of Costa Rica | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in San José. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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May 26
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
May 27
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation, City Tour & Welcome Lunch. |
May 28
|
Orientation
Mandatory Veritas Orientation. |
May 29
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at Veritas University. The Oral Exam to be placed on a Spanish Level at Veritas & Online Placement test are done prior arrival. |
June 02
|
Excursion
Excursion: CEA Excursion to Irazu Volcano: Transportation, a meal, visit to Irazu Volcano, Cartago Church, Orosi valley & a scavenger hunt |
June 08 - 10
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park. Includes: Transportation, lodging, some meals & visit to the Manuel Antonio National Park |
July 02 - 06
|
School Break
Veritas will be closed during this week. |
July 10
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at Veritas University. |
July 13 - 15
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Excursion
CEA Excursion to Monteverde: Lodging, transportation, some meals, and several tours |
July 21
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Doka Coffee tour & La Paz Waterfall gardens: Transportation, coffee tour, La Paz Waterfall & a meal |
August 11
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.