The 16-week program has a dual focus which enables students to achieve advanced Spanish language skills while simultaneously, studying various aspects of the Caribbean Basin and Latin America.
Students select classes from a variety of course offerings.
Typically, students enroll in two language courses and two or three Caribbean or Latin American area studies courses. While in Santo Domingo, students may enjoy the program of a different university since there are four different ones in which they may enter. Three major fieldtrips include Santo Domingo where the colonial city sits. Depending upon the season, there are several day trips to sites of interest, such as Jarabacoa, Constanza, Rio San Juan, and La Vega. Many field trips are integrated into academic classes.