Environmental Studies, Health Care, Liberal Arts & Spanish Language

Universidad Veritas
San José, Costa Rica
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Program Overview

Program Overview

  • Popular Subject Areas

    Environmental Studies, Health Care, Liberal Arts & Spanish Language

  • Location

    San José

  • Host University

    Universidad Veritas

    Veritas University is an independent private university, fully accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education and authorized by the National Council of Private Higher Education (Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Privada, or CONESUP). International students take courses through the Center for International Programs and Sustainability Studies. Climate action is a core principle of the Center, and coursework is designed to help students transform into active and inclusive leaders. ISA students have access to all of the university's amenities, including computer labs, wireless internet, a library, a cafeteria, and photography labs and studios, should their courses require them. Staff and faculty at the university are easily accessible to students. Spanish language and elective professors provide students with office hours and will also make appointments for special meetings.

  • Term

    Summer 4 2025

  • Program Dates

    Jul 05, 2025 - Aug 09, 2025

  • Program Length

    Summer

  • Application Deadline

    Apr 25, 2025

  • Forms and Payment Deadline

    May 10, 2025

  • Credit

    96 - 120 Contact Hours

  • Eligibility

    2.50 Minimum GPA*

  • Cost

    $5,750

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Study Abroad Program Description

Open to students at all levels of Spanish, this program is an excellent option for those who want to advance their Spanish proficiency while also fulfilling environmental studies, health science, or liberal arts credit.

You will be able to enroll in both Spanish language courses and electives taught in either English or Spanish. Electives that are taught in Spanish are typically only available to students at the advanced or high advanced levels. Your courses will be taught by the faculty at the Universidad Veritas, and you will learn alongside fellow international students. 

You may add on additional service weeks and earn additional academic credit. Please speak with ISA staff about adding on additional weeks and credit. 

Service-Learning in San José
In addition to your academic courses, Study + Service-Learning programs allow you to serve alongside a local organization and engage in reflective assignments. Service-learning will develop your intercultural competency skills and increase your understanding of social issues in your host community. Visit the ISA Service-Learning website to see placement opportunities in San José and for more information about how to receive academic credit.

 

*Eligibility

MINIMUM GPA

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

MINIMUM ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES

There is no language prerequisite for this program.

To participate in this program, you must be 18 years of age or older.

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