Texas State University in Chiapas

When: May 14- June 1, 2007
Where: Chiapas, Mexico

Courses:

Dr. Beth Erhart, Assistant Professor of Anthropology (berhart@txstate.edu)            
ANTH 3375V: Rainforest Ecology and Conservation            
ANTH 4363: Primate Behavioral Ecology        
ANTH 4360/5390: Directed Study (requires professor's approval)

Dr. Jon McGee, Professor of Anthropology (rm08@txstate.edu)         
ANTH 3355 Introduction to Lacandon Maya

Program activities include:

• Living in the Lacandon Maya community of Naha
• Activities in Maya Households
• Excursions  to the ancient Maya sites of Palenque and Tonina
  
• Observing howler monkeys in the rain forest
• Rainforest hikes to learn about rainforest ecology & conservation
• Excursions to the Maya community of San Juan Chamula
  

The Cost:
Cost for each participant is $2334.90*. This price includes:

• Six credit hours of tuition
  
• Hotel (double room)
• All ground transportation in Mexico
• Entrance fees to scheduled activities
• all University and Study Abroad fees
  

* Cost is an estimate based on current exchange rates which may change. Scholarships of up to $3,000 are available for qualified students.

Enrollment Period:
Monday Sept. 25, 2006 - Wednesday January 31, 2007

Deposit and reimbursement schedule:

• Students must pay a non-refundable $500 deposit by December 4, 2006.
• Late deposits of $750 accepted until January 31, 2007.
• Students who drop between March 20-30, will receive a 75% refund.  
• Students who drop between April 1 to April 15, will receive a 50% refund.
• Students who drop after April 15, 2007 will receive no refund.

For more information contact:

Dr. Jon McGee
Anthropology Dept.
Texas State University - San Marcos
(512) 245-8272
Email:  RM08@txstate.edu