Costa Rica & Guatemala (PUBH 196a)

Program Overview IN-COUNTRY: July 6 - 18, 2025

This study abroad program to beautiful Costa Rica and Guatemala is designed to allow students to experience a unique culture first-hand and view a different society through the lens of health, risk prevention, and wellbeing. You will develop the knowledge and tools to be a more effective public health practitioner who views the world through a more comprehensive and culturally aware lens.

Payment

Cost: $2,965

Included in cost:

  • Course Fees: 3 units towards PUBH 196a 
  • Travel Insurance
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Accommodation
  • Most meals (daily breakfast and dinner)
  • All fieldwork activities
  • San Jose tour and Mayan cultural experience

*Cost does not include round-trip airfare from the United States.

Academic Credit

Receive credit for: 

PUBH 196a – Public Health International Study Abroad

Open to undergraduate students, graduate students and the community.

Contact Information

Professor Dawn Nozicka-Ferris: dnferris@csus.edu

Please contact Gabe Hernandez to apply.