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Baylor Ed. in Costa Rica (Outgoing Program)

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Program Type: Group Summer Program Language: English
GPA req.: 2.6 Housing: Host Family
Program Description:

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Date: Summer Session 1 (May 23 - June 23, 2018)
Where: San Jose, Costa Rica
Cost: $2,575 (program fee) + tuition ($1,287/credit hour) + study abroad fee ($50/credit hour) + administrative fee ($100)

 

Program Description
Participants learn methods of teaching English as a Second Language. Practicum is done in the mornings with English teachers at Saint Anthony School, a dual language, K-12 private school. Afternoons are dedicated to course seminars and activities at the National University.  On weekends, the group travels outside of San Jose on guided excursions to explore Costa Rica and participate in service projects. 

Excursions include:
Manuel Antonio National Park, Pacific Coast
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Poas Volcano/La Paz Waterfall

Students stay in pairs with host families. Breakfast, dinner, and laundry are included.

Spanish speaking skills are very helpful, but not a requirement for this trip.

 

Program Courses

TED 4312, Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language (required course enrollment)

TED 3380, Social Issues in Education (optional)

 

Program Director
Rick Strot
Rick_Strot@baylor.edu
254-717-0214 or 254-710-7040



 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 1 2018 03/01/2018
03/15/2018 05/23/2018 06/23/2018
Summer 1 2019 03/01/2019 03/15/2019 TBA TBA

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