HH/GH 4924 3.00: Social Determinants of Global Health: Costa Rica “Exploring Health and Aging in Costa Rica”

Instructor: Brad Meisner

Location: Costa Rica

Language of Instruction: English

Program Dates(s): May 25th - June 03rd, 2027

Course Overview:

“Exploring Health and Aging in Costa Rica”
In this immersive fieldwork course, students will explore the determinants of health and aging in Costa Rica. Home to some of the longest-lived people on the planet, Costa Rica is an ideal place to study the factors that contribute to exceptional health and longevity. It is the only “Blue Zone” in the Global South, a label used to describe regions of the world where people live significantly longer and healthier lives compared to the global average. Engage in experiential learning through discussions with local people and health-related practitioners, ethical field observations, and participation in community events. These activities will take place in diverse settings where Costa Ricans live, learn, work, play, and age. Students will gain valuable insights into the personal, relational, community, environmental, socio-cultural, and historical influences that shape health, wellness, and aging across the lifespan.

The program includes:

Las Nubes EcoCampus
Alexander Skutch Biological Corridor
San Jose
San Isidro
Buenos Aires
BriBri Indigenous Territory
Boruca Indigenous Territory
Dominical

Good academic standing
A minimum of 60 credits completed by either the end of the Fall term for the February Reading Week course or by the end of Winter for the Summer courses (only applies to undergraduate students). Students with fewer credits than the minimum requirement may be accepted into the program upon the course director’s approval.
A cumulative GPA of 4.00 for Bachelor’s degree students and a cumulative GPA of 5.00 for Honours degree students.

More information can be found here.

Admission to the Las Nubes courses are based on your eligibility. Based on an evaluation of your academic records, number of completed credits by the travel time, and questionnaire answers a recommendation for admission into the Study Abroad program will be determined by the Office of Student Academic Services.

Once a decision is made, you will be notified by email.

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HH/GH 4924 3.00: Social Determinants of Global Health: Costa Rica “Exploring Health and Aging in Costa Rica”