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UHD Social Work in Costa Rica

Term To Study: Summer 2018
Application Deadline: May 01, 2018
Program Starts: Jun 02, 2018
Program Ends: Jun 16, 2018
Major 1: Education
Subject 1:
Major 2: Social Work
Subject 2:
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Faculty-led
Program Fee: $1,750
Contact Phone: 713-226-5279
Contact Name: Dr. Dana Smith
Contact Email: smithda@uhd.edu
What is Included: In-country transportation, accommodations with host family, breakfast and dinner daily, Spanish classes, visits to local non-profit organizations, tours.
What is not Included: Airfare to Costa Rica, lunch daily, optional excursions, UHD study abroad application fee
Estimated Costs: Airfare $400-600
Lunch $150
Optional Excursions $35-265
Application fee $50
Program Description

Learn about the professions of social work and education as practiced in Costa Rica through agency visits, school visits, and lectures. Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and Costa Rican culture by taking Spanish classes and living with a host. This course is designed for students majoring in social work. Students will enroll in SOCW 4390 for the Summer I session. Please contact Dr. Dana Smith at smithda@uhd.edu for more information.

Quick Facts

Population: 4636348
Capital: San Jose
Per-capita GDP: $ 12100
Size: 51100 km2
Time Zone: (GMT - 06:00 hours) Central Time (US & Canada)

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