Assistant Professor of Public Health
Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforest country in Central American with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds.
Capital: San José
Currency: Costa Rican colón
Population: 4.808 million (2015)
SIUE Public Health Faculty Leader:
Michelle Cathorall mcathor@siue.edu
Questions regarding the program and details
Michelle Cathorall Office: VC 2604 (618) 650-2876 Office mcathor@siue.edu
Application/Requirements and Study Abroad Forms /Processes
Kim Browning (618)650-3785
Payments for the program and questions about financial aid
Tracy Wall (618) 650-3890