ICADS
- Study Programs for Social Justice
Apartado 3 300-2050 San Padro
Momtes De Oca, San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 011+506-225-0508 / 234-9410 Semester Internship and Research Program: In accordance with ICADS
objectives, this program offers a structured internship experience which
helps to integrate theoretical concepts and real-world experience. Parallel
to its academic aims, the Internship program challenges students to develop
self-initiative, personal resourcefulness, and a commitment to progressive
social change. Curriculum Highlights: The internship allows students the opportunity
to do meaningful academic and practical work under the supervision of highly
trained and committed international professionals. At the same time permits
them to make a contribution by giving something back to the host society
through the projects on which they work.
Augsburg
College - Center for Global Education
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA Phone: 1-800-299-8889 Where: Managua When: Spring,Fall Sustainable Development and Social Change: Explore the life and
culture of the peoples of Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Curriculum Highlights: This is an experiential program which includes
meetings with guest lecturers, field trips and homestays. Setting Description: Based in Guatemala City, Quetzaltenango and
Huehuetenango, Guatemala; San Salvador, El Salvador and Managua, Nicaragua. Program Value: This program focuses on issues of peace and justice
and includes many meetings with grassroots groups.
Fairleigh
Dickinson University
285 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940 USA Phone: 1-973-443-8480 When: Academic Year, Semester Revolution Transformation and Civil Society : Take advantage of this
new and exciting program! Design your own research project while enhancing
your travel experiences, Learn more about other cultures Receive faculty
guidance as you travel, Analyze your research and write while in transit
This program allows you to combine your studies, area of interest, and/or
career goals with the flexibility of traveling where and when YOU want!
AmeriSpan
Unlimited
117 South 17th Street, Suite #1401
Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA Phone: 1-215-751-1100 or 1-800-879-6640 Overview: AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion,
Volunteer/Intern and Educational Travel programs throughout México, the
Caribbean, Central America, South America and Spain.
La
Suerte Biological Field Station
P.O. Box 55-7519
Miami, FL 33255-7519 USA Phone: 1-305-666-9932(9am - 5pm EST)
1-305-954-0444 (answering service) When: Summer, Winter Overview: The Field School offers broad undergraduate and graduate
training in Neotropical field ecology. Classes are limited to around 24
students. With one senior faculty and three graduate teaching assistants per
course, the small class size insures an optimal student:faculty ratio of 1
to 6.
Institute
for Central American Development Studies
Dept. 826, PO Box 025216
Miami, FL 33102 USA Phone: 011+506-225-0508 Where: Various When: Fall and Spring Semesters The Semester Internship and Research Program: Offers academic
coursework and structured internships in women's studies,
environment/ecology, public health, education, human rights, and many other
areas.
Business
Administration at Universidad American
Universidad American
Managua Nicaragua Phone: 1-505-278-3800ext428 Where: Managua When: Full Academic year, Fall, Spring, Summer Business Administration at Universidad Americana: Univesidad
Americana offers a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with
specialization in Managment, Marketing, and Finance with classes offerd in
English. Curriculum Highlights: Students will study in a U.S. style program
while in a Nicaraguan environment . Setting Description: The Univesidad Americana is located in Managua
and is one of the prominent privet Universities in Nicaragua. Program Value: The program offerings are based on the best Business
programes in the United States with U.S text books but each course has an
international and Central American perspective.
Nicaragua
Spanish Schools
Apartado Postal SL-145
Managua NICARAGUA Phone: USA 805-687-9941; Nica-505-244-1699 Where: Estelí, Managua, Granada, San Juan del Sur When: Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer, Academic year Overview: Spanish language cultural immersion program at four Spanish
schools in diverse areas of Nicaragua that support local social service,
education, and cultural development programs.
Ave
Maria College of the Americas
De la Texaco 2 c. al sur
San Marcos, Carazo Nicaragua Phone: 011+505-432-2314, 011+505-432-2312 When: Fall and Spring semesters and Summer sessions, Overview: The Ave Maria College offers a wide variety of accredited
courses with instruction in English. We are the only American university in
Latin America offering 4-year Bachelor Degree Programs. We offer majors in
11 different academic areas. Setting Description: Ave Maria College of the Americas is located in
the small town of San Marcos, Carazo, Nicaragua, about 25 miles South of the
capital city Managua. Situated on approximately 10 acres, the campus has
complete accomodations from dormitories to laboratories and recreational
facilities, all within a mild tropical climate. Program Value: Catholic University in the heart of Central America
that offers a Liberal Arts Education Program in an academic environment.
