This program is ONLY open to students who are currently admitted to the Cerritos College Nursing Program and have:

• Successfully completed ADN 210 (Fundamentals of Nursing)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Currently enrolled in good academic standing
• No advisement notes or disciplinary concerns
• Short Essay
• Recommendation by current Fulltime Nursing Faculty/ Director

APPLY NOW!

Apply online or contact the Study Abroad office if you prefer to complete a paper form.

DEADLINE: Submit application and $400 non-refundable fee no later than November 20, 2026.

Participating students must enroll in the required program course offered during summer session 1, 2027 (05/24 - 07/02/2027).

• Classes begin May 24, 2027 in the U.S.
• Students will travel to Costa Rica from June 20 - July 3, 2027 for the final 2 weeks of the session. 

These information sessions will be offered in-person only:

HO: Introduction to Public Health (3.0 units)

Transfer Credit: CSU
Elective

Instructor: Dr. Nadine Brown Farr - View the faculty bio.

This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines are covered. Topics of the discipline include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed HED 102.

The final cost of the Study Abroad program in Costa Rica will depend on the number of students that enroll:

• 12-15 students: $2,400

Paying fees:

• Study abroad program fees:  paid to Cerritos College, instructions will be sent to program participants only.
• Fees for enrollment in Cerritos College classes: students pay directly to Cerritos College via MyCerritos.
• Passport and other fees for travel: students pay to source provider

**A minimum of 12 students must apply and pay fees in full for this program to be able to run. This program has an enrollment max of 15 students.

• Clinical setting rotation training & workshops
• Subject expert guest lectures
• Accommodation: hotel, walking distance from host institution
• Campus Wi-Fi access
• All meals
• Pre-departure and In-Country Orientation
• Program staff support, including 24/7 emergency contact
• Transportation: One-time transportation from arrival airport, timed to meet the group flight on the scheduled arrival date
• Cultural Activities including walking tours, museums, and cultural experiences
• Student medical insurance in the host country

• Round-trip airfare
• Passport or visa fees, if applicable
• Food or meals other than the planned program meals
• Personal expenses
• Fees for enrolling in Cerritos College classes (CCPG/BOG waivers apply)
• Textbooks or other class supplies
• World Trip Protector Insurance - to protect program fees in case of program cancellation or interruption.

• Friday, November 20, 2026:  $400 non-refundable enrollment deposit
• December 18, 2026: $1,000 payment due
• Friday, February 26, 2027: $1,000 final payment due
• Monday, May 24, 2027: Payment to Cerritos College for enrollment in class(es) in the study abroad program

Student withdraws on or before November 20, 2026:

All fees paid may be reimbursed

Student withdraws after November 20 but before December 18, 2026:

All fees paid may be reimbursed, less the $400 non-refundable deposit

After December 18, but before February 26, 2027:

Up to 50% of fees paid may be reimbursed, less the $400 non-refundable deposit

February 26 or after: 

No refund, and the total program fee is due.

Once the program has begun:

No refund. Should Cerritos College or PROVIDER cancel the program prior to departure for reasons within its control, students will receive a full refund, less the $400 non-refundable deposit. Should PROVIDER cancel a program after May 14, 2027 (including once the program has started) for reasons beyond its control including but not limited to Acts of God, government actions (including those restricting travel), pandemics, fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, or other natural forces, war, civil unrest, accident, any strike or labor disturbance, or any other event similar to those enumerated above (a “Force Majeure Event”) students will receive no refund except for recoverable costs.**

Additional Worldwide Trip Protector Insurance: 

Participants are encouraged to purchase the Additional Worldwide Trip Protector insurance to cover Program Fees in case of interruption or cancellation due to medical reasons.