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July 05 to August 11, 2008
The Arizona State University Summer Program in Nicaragua and Costa Rica is designed to offer students a unique intercultural academic experience while completing General Studies requirements in Global Awareness, Electives or Degree requirements in Recreation Management and Tourism. The program will be centered at University of the Americas in Managua, Nicaragua and will include field trips in Nicaragua (Masaya City, Granada, Ometepe Island) and Costa Rica (Limon). Program participants will have a wide range of opportunities to experience the rich history and cultural life of the two countries.
Enrollment period has expired.
Program Cost: $3,540
$375.00 deposit fee required for enrollment.
Tuition and fees are not included with the program cost.
Acceptable payment types include Visa and Mastercard.
Program Name: Nicaragua & Costa Rica
Credit Requirement: 6
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Locations
Located in Central America, both Nicaragua and Costa Rica have tremendous ecotourism potential with extensive nature reserves for adventure tourism. They also have beautiful beaches on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, as well as diverse cultural attractions. The focus of the program in the two countries will be marine and eco-tourism, as well as ethnic and heritage tourism development issues. While the program incorporates several field trips to supplement course work, students will have the opportunity for optional nature-based and cultural activities.
Eligibility
The Program is open to students from all universities and colleges and all academic disciplines. Normal enrollment is six (6) credit hours.
Applications with a $375 non-refundable deposit are due on or before February 4, 2008, but may be accepted after that date on a space-available basis.
Cancellation fees are $275 until April 4, 2008, and $600 until May 30, 2008. No refunds will be given after May 30, 2008.
Academic Program
Courses are from the Tourism Development & Management concentration and are designed to fulfill degree requirements of students majoring in the program, as well as meet some university elective and Global Awareness requirements for non-majors.
- TDM 205 | Introduction to Tourism (3)
- TDM 415 | Tourism Transportation (3)
- TDM 458 | International Tourism (3)
- TDM 494 | ST: Tourism Latin America (3)
- TDM 499 | Independent Study (3)
Living Accommodations
Students will be staying in hotels in Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Cost Information
The cost of $3,540 (subject to change) includes program fees, round trip airfare from Phoenix, hotel accommodations, selected meals and class field trips. Not included: ASU tuition and fees, additional meals, local transportation, passport application fees, personal and other incidental expenses.
The Program may allow for time which can be spent in non-Program activities. Participants may wish to travel, sightsee or participate in activities or events in which they have a personal interest. Please note that the participant is fully responsible for making arrangements and for all costs of transportation, lodging, food and additional expenses that may be associated with any non-Program activities.
Director(s)
Victor Teye
School of Community Resources and Development
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-4020
Phone: 602-496-0173
Fax: 602-496-0953
Email: teye@asu.edu
Support Faculty Member(s)
Professor Manuel Vanegas Sr, Ph.D.
School of Community Resources and Development
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ 85004-0690
Phone: 602-496-0177
Fax: 602-496-0953
Email: vanegas.manuel@asu.edu
Teaching Assistant(s)
Cody Paris
School of Community Resources and Development
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-4020
Email: cody.paris@asu.edu