Sustainable Development, Tropical Ecology, Latin American Communities
The School for Field Studies
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College)		Quick Look • Location: Atenas - Costa Rica • Language of Instruction: English, some Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Although 25% of Costa Rica's land is legally protected, deforestation and unsustainable agriculture practices still threaten wildlife populations and natural resources. Students work with members of the local community to examine alternative methods of development which balance economic needs with ecological limitations. Highlights: Our search to identify successful management strategies may take us to a tropical cloud forest, the Guanacaste Conservation are, the Poas Volcano, the Carara Biological Reserve and a number of other Protected Zones. Subject(s): Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Anthropology, Biology (General), Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Latin American Studies, Political Science/Politics, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government, Social Sciences, Zoology and Wildlife Sciences, Interdisciplinary, Botany, Entomology, Forestry Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  18 credits through Boston University (semester programs) 4 credits (summer programs) Eligibility High school students who have completed their junior year may participate in summer programs. College undergrads may participate in summer and semester programs. We have an occasional older student. Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory Program Costs $13-14,000 for semester programs $3-4,000 for summer programs Financial aid is available Costs Include:  All in-country costs except for personal incidentals. Airfare not included. Financial Aid Yes. Scholarships, low-interest loans, no-interest loans Dates Fall: Sept-Dec Spring: Feb-May Summer 1: June-July Summer 2: July-August Contact The School for Field Studies 10 Federal Street, Suite 24 Salem, MA 01970-3876 USA Tel: 978-741-3544 Fax: 978-741-3551 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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