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Quetzal Education Research Center (QERC) (Study Abroad Program)

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  • Locations: San Gerardo De Dota, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Spring
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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.75 Minimum Class Standing: 2. Sophomore
Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Language Prerequisite: No
Language Courses Offered: Yes Housing Type: Homestay
Area of Study: Biology, Environmental Studies, Pre-Health Program Type - SAO: PLNU Affiliate Program
Click here for a definition of this term Enroll in CISI Insurance: Yes
Program Description:
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The QERC Spring semester provides an interdisciplinary approach to teaching field biology and conservation.  Students move beyond the familiar classroom atmosphere and into montane cloud forests, coastal mangroves, rural hospitals, and tropical wetlands.
 
QERC1Students are engaged in work and programmed experiences to develop knowledge and skills in the areas of field research, ecological principles, environmental ethics from a Christian worldview, and to develop a culture-orientated perspective.  In this manner students will cultivate and demonstrate applicable approaches to issues of environment and conservation within their geographical and political contexts and the contemporary global challenges facing them.
 
Where is QERC located?
Students from Point Loma Nazarene University should apply using this link here. These universities are part of the QERC Consortium, an agreement between the respective universities and QERC for research purposes. Student’s applications from these schools are considered equally. To apply to the Spring Semester at QERC please visit their website.