Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

▪ Study at the accredited Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in Heredia

▪ Spanish courses at the university follow strict guidelines for language learning

▪ The university is located on a spacious campus set amongst stunning mountain scenery and beautiful pine trees

▪ Green space abounds for studying outside or for intramural sports games

▪ The academics combined with a beautiful locale and campus make Heredia an ideal location for Spanish study

Courses & Academic Paths

Summer Programs:

College Credit: 3 credits hours or 4 quarter units for each Spanish Language Class or Elective
Choose: 1 Spanish Language Class or Elective (for each 3 week session you stay)

Semester Programs:

College Credit: 15 credits hours or 22 quarter units
Choose:

Option 1 - Intensive Spanish Language & Electives
Choose up to 4 Spanish Language Classes & Electives (210 contact hours)
Option 2 - Intensive Spanish Language & Classes with Locals
Mix & Match up to 5 Spanish Language Classes & Classes with Locals (up to 225 contact hrs)

Intensive Spanish Program, Winter Break Programs & Spring Break Programs:

College Credit: up to 4 credits hours or 6 quarter units
Choose: Choose 1 Spanish Language Class OR 1 Elective (up to 60 classroom contact hours)

Beginner I (60 contact hours)

Beginner II (60 contact hours)

Intermediate I (45 contact hours)

Intermediate II (45 contact hours)

Advanced I (45 contact hours)

Advanced II (45 contact hours)

Electives

Latin American Literature (45 contact hours)

Latin American Civilization & Culture (45 contact hours)

Academic Areas of Study & Majors

Psychology Department

Research Methods for Psychology
Social & Humanistic Theories
Human Development I
Theories of Personality
Biological Bases of Human Behavior I

Public Relations Department

Oratory - Public Speaking
Communication and Semiotics
Ceremony and Event Production Workshop
Negotiations in Public Relations
Mass Communication
Customer Service

Publicity Department

Art Appreciation
Basic Macintosh
Psychology of Publicity
Consumer Behavior
Publicity I
Graphic Production

Business Department

Financial Administration I
International Finance
Written Communication
Marketing I
Basic Mathematics

Journalism Department

History of Costa Rica
History of Central America
Journalism I
Theories and Trends in Communication
Photojournalism
The Reality of the World
Black and White Photography

Architecture Department

Habitat and Human Development
Habitat and Climate
Ecology and Biodiversity

Interior Design Department

Introduction to Artistic Drawing
History of Art and Culture I
Photography, Video, and Portfolio

Education Department

Historic Philosophic Foundations of Education
General Psychology
Educational Computer Skills
Stimulation for Holistic Child Development
Research Methods for Education