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The Academic and Professional Program
Our flexible curriculum allows students with all levels of English proficiency to progress at their own pace. In addition to completing the core curriculum, APP students add special interest electives to their course load.
Full-Time Students
English Center classes are small to facilitate individual learning—average size 14 students. A full-time student receives at least 22.5 hours of classroom instruction per week, not including self-paced computer laboratory student time. A typical student's weekly class schedule consists of six classes totaling:
13.5 hours of core classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
9 hours of academic preparation and elective courses on Tuesday and Thursday
optional self-paced computer laboratory time.
Class schedules available (22.5 hours)
mornings from 8:30 am to 12:50 pm
afternoons from 1:00 pm to 5:20 pm
evenings from 5:30 pm to 9:50 pm
Free one-on-one or small group tutoring is available depending on interest and need.
Academic Credits
Students who successfully complete a program of eight weeks or longer at the English Center can earn quarter units of academic credit. The full-time student can earn 9 quarter credits each 8-week session. This credit can be transferred to colleges and universities that give credit for work in English as a Foreign or Second Language. A complete catalog of all English Center courses is available by clicking here.
Core English Language Curriculum (13.5 hours/week)
At the beginning and intermediate levels, students attend core classes to build a solid base in American language and culture skills. Core classes cover all basic aspects of language learning:
grammar study and practice
reading skills and vocabulary development
academic and business writing
listening comprehension
formal speaking skills
informal speaking skills
At the advanced level, core classes focus on language skills for academic and professional purposes.
Elective Classes (9 hours/week)
These courses reflect the particular interests of current students and faculty and add a new dimension to English studies. Popular special interest electives have included:
iBT TOEFL Preparation
Idioms and Pronunciation
English for Health Care Professionals
Applying to College or University
Professional Practicum
American Culture and Film
Advanced Business Writing
Academic Skills
Contemporary Issues
To apply, click here.
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