Costa Rica

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Three-week program (2011 dates were July 24 to August 16)
The program partners with the Universidad Nacional in Heredia in San Jose
Focus on international human rights law and its effect in Latin America
Previous courses included: Critical reflections on the Inter-American human rights systems, Law, democracy, and economic justice, and Comparative criminal procedure
Program also features site visits and guest lecturers

Credits: 5
Tuition: $3,950
Contact: Alberto R. Coll at 312.362.5663 or acoll@depaul.edu

Seven-week program (2011 dates were June 14 to July 28)
Program takes place at the Universidad de Costa Rica in San Jose
A variety of classes are available, but the program focus is on international environmental law
Program includes educational and research opportunities at local NGOs, fellowship programs, and courts
Program includes an educational field trip for hands-on research

Credits: Up to 6
Tuition: $2,600 (Florida students or residents) or $3,200
Contact: Michelle Ocepek at ocepek@law.ufl.edu

Three week program (2011 dates were July 17 to August 5)
Will take place at the University of Peace in Ciudad Colón, the only degree granting institution of the United Nations
Previous classes included: A Right to Vote: A Global Perspective and International Protection of Human Rights

Credits: 4
Tuition: $3,600
Contact: Debbie Esparza or Art Perez at studyabroad@lls.edu

One month or ten-week program (2011 dates were May 23 to June 17 for classes and June 29 to August 5 for internships)
Focus on human rights law and refugee law
Internships can take place in Mexico, El Salvador, or Costa Rica
Program includes Spanish language instruction and cultural emersion

Credits: 3 to 10
Tuition: $3,520 to $7,420
Contact: Catherine Sandoval at csandoval@scu.edu or (408) 551-1902

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