MSU Short Term: Costa Rica- Walking in the Shoes of your English Language Learners and all Struggling Students

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Locations: Heredia, Costa Rica; Monteverde, Costa Rica; San Jose, Costa Rica
Program Terms: Summer

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

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Program Type:	Short Term Faculty Directed	Area of Study:	Early Childhood & Ele Edu (EEM)
Minimum Required GPA:	2.5	Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish
Housing Options:	Homestay, Hotel	Language Courses Offered:	Yes
Internship or Service Learning:	Service Learning	College Designation:	COE
Open to Non-MSU Student:	Yes	MSU Registrar's Term:	Spring

Program Description:

Overview

This program provides a cadre of MSU teacher candidates and classroom teachers with a deeper level of knowledge, skills and dispositions associated with effective instruction of ELs, through first hand-experience in an unfamiliar culture including home stay, observation and teaching in elementary schools, and service learning projects in-country, as well as sight-seeing and interaction with a wide variety of Costa Ricans. The travel component is designed to prepare participants to more effectively work with the increasing number of school children (about 8.7% in the US) for whom English is not their first language (ELs).

Program Fee: $4,460

Program Fee Includes:

Airfare
Accommodations
In Country Transportation
Meals

Program Fee Excludes:

In-state tuition for the course(s) itself
Transportation to/from designated airport
Passport/visa fees
Ground transportation for personal trips
Souvenirs & other personal purchases (e.g. coffee, clothing, etc.)
Immunization

Course(s) Offered:

EEM 596 (1)
EEM 597 (4)
EEM 606 (1)
EEM 607 (4)

Maximum Credit Hours: 5

Contact:
Roberta Aram
Childhood Education and Family Studies Department
RobertaAram@missouristate.edu

Itinerary

Pre-Departure Meeting Dates	Pre-Departure Meeting Topic
March 6	Introduction to course and instructor
March 27	Skype conference with Language School administrator from Costa Rica; Q&A
May 3	Pre-Departure Preparations

Program Itinerary
May 18	Depart Springfield for San Jose, Costa Rica
May 19	Guided tour of La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Class with Dr. Aram, Tour Poaz Volcano
May 20	Arrive at Language School in Heredia, Class with Dr. Aram, Meet host families
May 21	Class with Dr. Aram, Spanish class, guest speaker
May 22	San Francisco primary school orientation, Latin cooking class, Spanish class
May 23	Lesson planning, Class with Dr. Aram, Spanish class
May 24	Finish lesson planning, Class with Dr. Aram, Primary school teaching, Spanish Class
May 25	Service activity, Spanish class
May 26	Travel to Manuel Antonio National Park and hike, Hotel check in, Free time at the beach
May 27	Hotel check out, Travel to Monteverde, Meet new host family
May 28	Language School orientation, Work on projects, Latin cooking class, Spanish class
May 29	San Luis primary school observation, Class with Dr. Aram, Spanish class
May 30	Trapiche farm tour, Spanish class
May 31	San Luis primary school teaching, Class with Dr. Aram, Spanish class, Latin dance class
June 1	Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve guided hike, Free time, Spanish class
June 2	Travel to La Fortuna, Free time in town, Tour Sendero Silencio Arenal and Hot Springs
June 3	Return to Monteverde and host family
June 4	Class with Dr. Aram, Spanish class
June 5	Cloud Forest school tour and presentation, Class with Dr. Aram, Spanish class
June 6	Guest lecture/discussion, Spanish class
June 7	Cloud Forest canopy tour, Class with Dr. Aram, Spanish class
June 8	Free time/shopping, Class with Dr. Aram, Spanish class
June 9	Transportation to central valley (San Jose), tour of San Jose, National Museum and Theatre, Farewell dinner
June 10	Depart San Jose, Costa Rica for Springfield

Post-Program Meetings	Topic
June 18	Photo Journal / Reflective Blog due
June 20	Research Project due

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid and scholarships are only available to currently enrolled MSU students. If you are a visiting student from another institution, you will need to work with your home institution Financial Aid Office to identify any available aid.

Scholarships:
The seven colleges at Missouri State University are pleased to announce their respective Study Away Scholarships. A scholarship fund has been established by MSU’s President, International Programs, and the respective college to assist students with their study abroad. Search available college scholarships here!

Other Financial Aid:
Study Away Programs works closely with the Office of Financial Aid to make funding readily available for our study away students. Before students can schedule an appointment with Financial Aid, you must submit an approved STFD Budget Worksheet to Study Away Programs.

Study Away students may be able to use their institutional aid, grants, or loans for their study abroad. Students are encouraged to meet with Financial Aid as soon as possible to plan appropriately for their time abroad. Please request a Study Away Financial Aid Counselor when making an appointment.

Policies

Billing & Procedures

Tuition fees are not included in the program fee and will be charged to your University account separately and will be subject to MSU's billing and payment policies.
The program fee will be billed within approximately one week of the application deadline. This fee includes the International Programs Academic Experience Fee.
The program fee is due in full according to the standard program payment deadline (please refer to the "Financial Responsibility, Cancellation, and Withdrawal Policy" signature document). If a student is planning on financial aid to cover some or all program costs, the student must provide documentation to Study Away at least two weeks prior to the program payment deadline.
- Students who have not paid the MSU portion of the program fee will be withdrawn from the program and dropped from the course.
MSU students will be billed through their University accounts.
Non-MSU students and program guests must pay through the Study Away storefront.

Cancellation & Refund Policies

If a student withdraws from the program, the participant will be liable for 15% of the total program fee, the International Programs Academic Experience Fee, and any non-refundable purchases made on the participant's behalf.
When the program begins, no refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

All withdrawals must be complete the STFD Program Withdrawal Form with the Program Director's signature to Study Away Programs, Plaster Student Union 209.

Programs : Brochure