| 1st Term | Late August to early December |
| 2nd Term | Late January to early May |
Instruction in Spanish and English
Home stay at beginning and end of program; small hotels, field stations, or hostels during field research component
For cost information click below
15 Michigan in-residence credits per term
- Good academic standing
- Background in appropriate social and natural science
- Two semesters of college-level Spanish recommended
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
ICADS’ Field Course in Resource Management and Sustainable Development allows students to gain research experience through lectures, fieldwork, and independent research. Research in both the natural sciences (forest ecology, agro ecology, soil sciences) and social sciences (anthropology, history, economics) by visiting various locations throughout Costa Rica. Students also enroll in an intensive Spanish language course.
Students may be able to satisfy the Program in the Environment’s (PitE) field experience requirement; contact PitE (environment.program@umich.edu) for more information.
ICADS web link: ICADS
ICADS Helpful Information: ICADS Culture Guide
For PitE Students: environment.program@umich.edu
Guide for Accepted Students: Fall Costa Rica Handbook (PDF)
Guide for Accepted Students: Winter Costa Rica Handbook (PDF)
General OIP Study Abroad Manual (PDF)
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Talk with Costa Rica's Study Abroad Advisor:oip-costa-rica@umich.edu
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