
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
3/3/18 - 6/30/18
$10,195
14 - 19
Closed
2/15/18
Students must have completed at least 4 semesters of language at the college level and must demonstrate oral and written proficiency in foreign language.
Students must have taken courses related to their preferred internship placement.
Advanced And Above
2 Years of College completed by time of application
2.6
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 3200 Tropical Design and Architecture | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
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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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 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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MKTG 3150 Sustainable Consumption and Production * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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PHOT 2100 Ecological Photography | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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POL 3100 Costa Rican Traditions: Peace and Democracy | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
POL 3420 Costa Rica's Environmental Policy: A History of Policy, Politics and Action. * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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SPN 3020 Selected Readings in Latin American Literature | 300 | Sp | 48 | 3 |
SPN 3050 Phonetics and Phonology | 300 | Sp | 48 | 3 |
SPN 4390 Latin American Literature in Film | 400 | Sp | 48 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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SUSD 3100 Gender and Sustainability * | 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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March 03
|
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. |
March 04
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation, City Tour & Welcome Lunch. |
March 05
|
Orientation
Mandatory Veritas Orientation. |
March 06
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at Veritas University. |
March 26 - 30
|
School Break
Veritas University is closed for Holy Week Break. No classes will be held. |
April 09
|
Internship Begins
Internship Begins: This day the Internship begins. |
April 13 - 15
|
Excursion
Excursion: CEA Excursion to Monteverde: Lodging, transportation, night walk, hanging bridges tour & chocolate tour. |
May 04 - 07
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Panamá. Includes: Transportation, lodging, dolphin tour, snorkeling, Star Fish beach tour, Red Frog beach tour, entrance to the National Park, bote. |
June 29
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at Veritas University. |
June 30
|
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.