Spend this summer in the city of Cusco, the cultural heart of the Inca empire in Peru, and immerse yourself in this diverse Latin American country. This program enhances students' global perspectives through a blend of academic coursework, field studies, and hands-on development projects. Excursions provide an academic context through the breath-taking scenery and rich history of the famous Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley or the Andean forests.

Coursework is taught in both Spanish and English and focuses on relevant topics such as History, Art, Architecture and Development of Peru.  Guided tours will seek to deepen the students understanding of the topics discussed in class, in addition to developing abilities and aptitudes in relation to their understanding of artistic, cultural and historic processes in Peru.  Courses include visits to various churches, museums, and sites of archaeological importance.

To round out the experience, students will spend time participating in local service learning projects aimed at promoting social and economic development in the local communities. Service projects may include environmental conservation and education, construction, public health campaigns, and micro-business projects.  These projects enhance academic studies, promote cultural immersion, and provide for an extremely rewarding experience.

Accommodations are provided with a local Peruvian family in a private room with a shared bathroom. Most meals will be provided.

This program, intended for intermediate to advanced Spanish speakers, is offered at Centro Bartolome de las Casas, a highly respected Andean studies institution.  All courses are taught in Spanish for students learning Spanish as a foreign language.  Semester in Peru students are enrolled at Jacksonville University in the core curriculum for 6 credits. Jacksonville University accredits the program and provides transcripts upon successful completion.  The following curriculum is offered:

* Classes taught in Spanish with English support

• Session 1: Spanish language (all levels) and Art, History and Architecture of Peru
• Session 2: Spanish language (all levels) and Special Issues in Development Work

Click on each course for a syllabus.

This program, intended for beginner Spanish speakers, is based at a satellite campus of a Peruvian university.  Content courses are taught in English and participants take a Spanish language course tailored to their ability (beginner, intermediate, advanced).  Students are enrolled at Jacksonville University in the core curriculum for 6 credits. Jacksonville University accredits the program and provides transcripts upon successful completion.

Summer 2010

Option CBC

Session 1: June 4 - July 2*
Session 2: July 3 - July 30

Option USIL
Session 1: May 28 - July 2*
Session 2: July 9 - August 13

*Combine with Summer in Mexico for Multi-Country Summer Program. Click here for more information.

$4,845 per session

$8,690 for both sessions

*Cost may change at any time due to the currency exchange

• Up to 6 credits
• Housing
• Most Meals
• Airport Pickup
• Funds for local projects
• Excursions
• Support Services
• Health and Travel Insurance

• Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
• Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
• Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

"I was able to immerse myself in the culture, find lifelong friends, and pick up the basics of an entirely new language."

Leigh