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BOLIVIA: Comparative Criminology & SPANISH language immersion

Term To Study: Summer 2018
Application Deadline: Feb 01, 2018
Program Starts: May 14, 2018
Program Ends: Jun 03, 2018
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Faculty-led
Program Fee: $3,400
Program Locations: Cochabamba
Contact Phone: 4345448788
Contact Name: Study Abroad Office
Contact Email: studyabroad@lynchburg.edu
What is Included: Estimated trip fee ($3400) may change due to fluctuating cost of airfare, foreign currency exchange rates, number of students enrolled in the trip.

The estimated trip fee ($3400) includes: international airfare; ground transportation; housing; breakfast daily; welcome dinner; farewell dinner; entry fees to program required sites; tour guides; 24 hour assistance; international insurance for medical emergencies, accidents, evacuation and repatriation.

$250 non-refundable deposit is required by the deadline listed on the left side of the page. The deposit is refundable only if the College cancels the trip.
What is not Included: Tuition, passport fees, visa application fees (if applicable), extra luggage fees (if exceeding airline allowance), trip insurance, some meals (see itinerary) while in-country and during travel to-and-from study abroad destinations, spending money of personal nature such as, but not limited, to phone service, laundry, souvenirs, bank transaction fees, etc.).

Tuition:
Tuition is billed separately. Per credit cost for 2017-18 is $510. Tuition fee for summer 2018 will be release late fall 2017. With the Experiential Learning Grant applied (50% off tuition), tuition for 6 credits for 2017 was $1,530.
Estimated Costs: Tuition is billed separately. Per credit cost for summer term will be released the end of the fall 2017 semester. Students enrolled in a study abroad course during the summer term are eligible for the Experiential Learning Grant which provides 50% off tuition.
Program Description

CRIM 377: Comparative Criminology
This course presents a comparative analysis of the various institutions and practices that the countries of Bolivia and the United States (US) have created to address crime and criminal law. The major components of both country’s criminal justice systems (law enforcement, courts and corrections) along with ancillary systems and services associated with criminal justice will be examined, compared and contrasted.

SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish
Improve your Spanish language ability and fulfill your general education language requirement through this immersive study abroad program! Students will improve their ability to communicate in Spanish through coursework as well as through daily interactions with local Bolivians. Gain an appreciation of the beautiful, diverse culture of Bolivia and learn to effectively communicate in basic conversations and settings.

Faculty Contacts:
Professor Keith Smith | smith_kc@lynchburg.edu | 434-544-8583
Professor Cedillo | cedillo@lynchburg.edu | 434-544-8618

Quick Facts

Population: 10290003
Capital: La Paz
Per-capita GDP: $ 4900
Size: 1098581 km2
Time Zone: (GMT - 04:00 hours) Atlantic Time (Canada)

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