
Speak Spanish at an advanced level? You can earn academic credit while immersing into local culture and workplaces in this study + internship opportunity. The Study + Internship program in San Jose allows you to make steady progress toward your academic degree while developing practical skills in fields such as marketing, management, finance, hospitality, and more. The program incorporates a professional internship placement into your semester abroad. Our strong academic focus and personalized placements dedicated to meaningful experiences that make a real impact, allow you to take care of those degree requirements and give your career a boost all while gaining the international experience you’ve been seeking.
San Jose
8/27/16 - 12/17/16
$10,195
14 - 19
Closed
7/15/16
Students must have completed at least 4 semesters of language at the college level and must demonstrate oral and written proficiency in foreign language.
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Students must have taken courses related to their preferred internship placement.
Students who have completed less than two years of college study will be considered on a case by case basis; additional application requirements will apply. Please contact CEA for details.
Some courses may have prerequisites.
It is preferred that students have some work experience prior to the start of this program.
2 Years of College completed by time of application
Advanced And Above
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*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 301 Advanced Spanish I | 300 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
SPN 302 Advanced Spanish II | 300 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
SPN 310 Advanced Spanish Conversation | 300 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
SPN 320 Cultural Heritage in Latin America * | 300 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
SPN 340 Advanced Techniques of Oral Expression | 300 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
SPN 410 Advanced Composition | 400 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Internship | 400 | Sp | 240 | 6 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ARCH 3112 History of Latin American Architecture and Art | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
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 |
ART 3200 National Identity and Art in Costa Rica | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
GEB 3120 Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
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 |
COMM 3200 Intercultural Communication & Competence | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ETH 3100 Selected Topics in Afro-Caribbean Studies * | 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 |
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 3005 Environmental Impact and Social Development * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
ENV 3190 Tropical Marine Biology * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
ENV 4040 Sustainable Development & Environmental Awareness * | 400 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
CTV 3400 Documentary Appreciation | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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HHD 1020 Physical Therapy & Sport Rehabilitation | 100 | En | 48 | 3 |
HHD 1050 Alternative Health Approaches | 100 | 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 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
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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MKTG 3010 International Marketing Management | 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 2130 Cultural Photography | 200 | En | 48 | 3 |
PHOT 2600 Digital 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 Issues: The Costa Rica Case | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
POL 3450 International Relations in Latin America * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
POL 3560 International Politics in the Middle East * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
POL 3740 Economic Integration in Latin American | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
PSY 2200 Health Psychology | 200 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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SPN 3000 Introduction to Literary Analysis | 300 | Sp | 48 | 3 |
SPN 3020 Selected Readings in Latin American Literature | 300 | Sp | 48 | 3 |
SPN 3050 Phonetics and Phonology | 300 | Sp | 48 | 3 |
SPN 3070 Introduction to Translation | 300 | Sp | 48 | 3 |
SPN 3520 Latin American Dialects | 300 | Sp | 48 | 3 |
SPN 4110 Contemporary Costa Rican Female Writers | 400 | Sp | 48 | 3 |
SPN 4330 Selected Topics in Spanish Literature | 400 | Sp | 48 | 3 |
SPN 4390 Latin American Literature in Film | 400 | 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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THEO 3000 Theo-Praxis: Theology for Life * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
THEO 3100 Habitudes: Habits and Attitudes for Emerging Christian Leadership * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
THEO 3110 Study of Romans | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
THEO 3120 Progress of Redemption | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
THEO 3150 Major World Religions | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
THEO 3170 God and Science | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
THEO 3200 Signs and Wonders | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
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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August 27
|
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. |
August 28
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation, City Tour & Welcome Lunch. |
August 29
|
Orientation
Mandatory Veritas Orientation. |
August 30
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at Veritas University. |
September 02
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day to drop and/or add classes. |
September 09
|
Midterm Exams
Spanish Midterm exams. |
September 26
|
Internship Begins
This day the Internship begins |
October 01 - 02
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Arenal Volcano. Includes: Transportation, Baldie Hot springs with dinner, La Fortuna Waterfall, lodging with breakfast & 1 lunch. |
October 21 - 24
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Panamá. Includes: Transportation, lodging, breakfasts, dolphin tour, snorkeling, Star Fish beach tour, Red Frog beach tour, entrance to the National Park, bote, 1 lunch |
December 16
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at Veritas University. |
December 17
|
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.