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Development Studies in Latin America: An Interdisciplinary Program

International Center for Development Studies (ICDS)
Dr Jorge Nowalski
Apdo1412-1000
San Jose
Phone: (617) 938-3725
Int'l Phone: 506-2253-5763

Website: www.icds.ac.cr
E-Mail:

Site:
Western Hemisphere: Costa Rica: San Jose

Host Institution: ICDS

Dates: Spring: January - early May / Fall: August - November

Subject: Costa Rican Studies, Development Studies, Ecology And Environmental Studies, Food Management, Food Production, Gender Studies, Human Rights, International Relations, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Public Policy, Social Policy, Spanish Language, Sustainable Development, Water Management

Eligibility:
Level: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Requires: 2.75 GPA
Age Min: 18
Age Average: 21

Credit:
Undergrad Credit: Available
Undergrad: 15 semhrs/option of taking 18
Grad Credit: None
Document Awarded: Transcript

Cost:
Overall Program Costs: Contact sponsor
Nonrefundable fee
Cost Range: Contact Sponsor For Program Costs

Instruction:
Instruction Language: English, Spanish
Format: Language Study, Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial, Volunteer Service, Workshop
Students: International

Housing:
Housing Arrangement: Arranged By Program
Housing Type: Farmhouse, Homestays
Other Housing: Students stay at Finca La Flor farm if enrolled in Sustainability course 3 weeks prior to semester start date

Deadline: Spring: October 15 // Fall: March 30

Other Info:
Year Program Began: 1998
Orientation Location: Abroad
Orientation Description: (2-day cultural & acad orient)
Activities: Cultural Events Activity, Field Trips Activity
Misc: Service-learning, cultural immersion, and Spanish. 1 elective course option 3 weeks before semester at local farm
Financial Aid: Scholarships
May Contact Former Participant