Social Work in Costa Rica
Explore Global Dynamics
Travel to Costa Rica for a 9-day immersion in the country and culture.
Through hands-on experiences, you will gain knowledge, skills and abilities in social welfare practices for transnational work in the United States with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Working in conjunction with Texas A&M Soltis Research & Education Center and site visits to various social service agencies in areas of health, mental health, aging, child welfare and criminal justice, you will explore issues of political and economic development, environmental social movements, history and culture.
Program Details
When: May Mini 2023
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
Program Decision Date: March 31,2023
Travel to Costa Rica for a 9-day immersion in the country and culture geared towards social work majors wanting to impact the world. This program allows students to demonstrate knowledge of the interconnectedness of global dynamics (issues, processes, trends, and systems) in a real-world setting.
Students participating in this program will be provided accommodation at the Texas A&M Soltis Research & Education center. They will be paired with other students in a dorm environment with on-campus and off-campus food options.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Current Junior, Senior or Graduate Student
- Eligible to enroll in SWK 492/592.
| Estimated Fees paid to Texas A&M-Commerce | Cost |
| Direct Cost of Program: This includes airfare, in-country housing & transportation, and program related events and/or activities. | $1,700 |
| Estimated Additional Expenses | |
| Meals | $300 |
| Passport &Visa | $200 |
| International Insurance (Required) | $12.24 |
| Personal Expenses | $200 |
| Total Estimated Costs | $2,412.24 |
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- Office of International Programs
- 903.886.5097
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- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011