Peru
- Spring
Program dates and itinerary are tentative and subject to change.
The Department of Animal Science and the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice are offering a 11-day course in Peru during the 2026 spring break. The course will cover topics such as sustainability, animal production, rural development, and the international value chain of alpaca fiber in Peru. Visits to cultural and historical sites will supplement the course.
Program Goal: Expose students to animal agriculture in a developing country, and its challenges, opportunities, and interdependence with the international textile market. In addition, expose students to the culture, history and life in a developing country.
Participating students will earn 3 credits of ANS 4960 or SOC 4960 during the spring 2026 semester.
This program is being offered for the first time in 2026.
Important Note Regarding Missing Classes
Please note that participation on some travel courses require you to be away from campus for some school days. The College of Agriculture & Life Sciences tries to minimize the number of days missed for this purpose, but in some events, the inflexibility of the travel schedule prevents us from working completely within our breaks. Should you choose to enroll in a travel course that requires missing some class(es) on campus, you will need to contact your instructor directly to inquire whether or not arrangements can be made to make up this class work and/or exams. The CALS Study Abroad office can provide you with a letter explaining the dates of the trip. However, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor to determine the potential impact on your grade before signing up for a Study Abroad program. The instructor is responsible for determining the impact of any absence from class.