The University of Kansas Study Abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Academic Year Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Art/Fine Arts • Biology • Business Administration • Chemistry • Chinese Language • Computer Science • Economics • Education • Engineering - Civil • Environmental Studies • French Language • Geography • Geology • German Language • History - General • International Relations • Italian Language • Journalism • Latin American Studies • Music • Nursing • Pharmaceuticals • Philosophy • Political Science/Politics • Sociology • Theater		Quick Look • Location: San Jose - Costa Rica • Host Institution: University of Costa Rica • Language of Instruction: Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Study for a semester or year at the University of Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica. Take courses in any discipline offered at UCR. All course work is taught in Spanish. Program includes a month long orientation, excursions and homestays. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  University of Kansas credit is granted based on the coursework completed abroad. Eligibility Open to students from accredited U.S. institutions, sophomore through graduate levels. Students must have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work by the time the program begins, have a strong academic record (overall B average), have proficiency in Spanish (the equivalent of 19 semester hours of college-level Spanish with a B average), have good recommendations from their instructors, and be willing and able to adapt to a different environment. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs 2007-2008 Academic Year KU Students: Approximately $7,800 for the semester, $15,450 for the academic year. Non-KU Students: Approximately $7,950 for the semester, $15,750 for the academic year. Costs Include:  The program fee includes the required orientation in San Jose, room and board for the entire period, all administrative and tuition costs, field trips, group activities, student visa, and KU campus orientation. Dates 2008-2009 Academic Year Fall semester: July 10 - December 15, 2008 Spring semester: Late-January - Mid-July, 2009 Deadlines Fall/Academic year: March 1, Spring: October 1 Contact University of Kansas Office of Study Abroad Lippincott Hall 1410 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 108 Lawrence, KS 66045-7515 Tel: 785-864-3742 Fax: 785-864-5040 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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