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

DEADLINE: Submit application and $500 non-refundable fee no later than February 26, 2027.

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Participating students must enroll the required the HyFlex 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 21 - July 2, 2027 for the final 2 weeks of the session. 

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HO: Introduction to Public Health (3.0 units)

Transfer Credit: CSU
Elective

Instructor: 

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.

Any Cerritos College student that meets the requirements below can apply to participate in Study Abroad programs:

• provides unofficial copies of transcripts, showing minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• 18 years of age or older
• must enroll in the program offered courses

Student who are currently attending other colleges or universities may also participate in the Cerritos College study abroad program. They must apply to Cerritos College and enroll in summer courses, including one of the program offered courses 

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

• 12-15 students: $

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 rotations & training
• Accommodation: hotel, walking distance from host institution
• Campus Wi-Fi access
• 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.

This timeline is TENTATIVE:

• Wednesday, February 26, 2027:  $500 non-refundable enrollment deposit
• Monday, March 9, 2027: payment due
• Tuesday, April 14, 2027: 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 February 26:

All fees paid may be reimbursed

Student withdraws after February 10 but before March 9, 2027:

All fees paid may be reimbursed, less the $500 non-refundable deposit

After March 9, 2027, but before April 14, 2027:

Up to 50% of fees paid may be reimbursed, less the $500 non-refundable deposit

May 14, 2026 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 $500 non-refundable deposit. Should PROVIDER cancel a program after May 14, 2026 (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.