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2 University of California, Riverside Welcome from Timothy P. White On behalf of all of us at the University of California, Riverside, I welcome you to our University, which has a long tradition of hosting international students and scholars. From its beginning, the University of California, Riverside has actively participated in international exchanges, projects and programs. International students at the University of California, Riverside have enriched our programs and enhanced scholarship and research. I strongly believe that in this increasingly global society, it is important for all students to increase their international knowledge and intercultural competence in order to become prepared to actively participate in an international environment. Having international students at UCR broadens and enriches the educational experience for all of our students. We hope you have a wonderful experience at the University of California, Riverside, and we hope that you will also find many opportunities to meet and participate in academic and cultural activities with our diverse population of domestic students. Sincerely, Timothy P. White Chancellor, UC Riverside We welcome you the University of California, Riverside Extension Center, which delivers English Language, Certificate and Diploma programs to over 3000 international students each year. UCR Extension is a great way for students to receive a University of California certificate or diploma, which is recognized around the world. Your international experience at the University of California, Riverside, will change your life and how you think about the world. You will meet and study with students from all over the world with whom you will form lifetime friendships. You can even choose to study with American students or have an American conversation partner. Whether you study in an English Language program or enroll in one of our Certificate or Post Graduate Diplomas, the skills you learn and the experiences you have at UCR Extension will help you achieve your personal and career goals. Sincerely, Sharon Duffy Dean, UCR Extension Welcome from Sharon Duffy

3 Your Place to Shine Contents Summary of Programs English Language Programs Intensive English Program English for International Business Improving Oral Fluency Conversation and American Culture Summer English Programs Academic, Professional and Postgraduate Programs University Admission Preparation Program University Credit Program (UCP) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) UC Riverside Extension Center Academic-Year Certificate Programs Pathways to University and College Study in the USA Postgraduate Diploma in Management Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management Global Nursing Review Program Custom Training and Group Programs Social and Cultural Activities Student Housing Additional Student Services General Information How to Apply

4 Come and join me in sunny Southern California and experience the California dream!!! I know you ll choose Riverside for the same reasons I chose to move here from Canada. The sun is always shining, the people are very friendly and internationally minded, the cost of living is much lower than the bigger cities and Riverside is the best central location in Southern California to visit all the famous sites I know you are going to want to visit Disneyland, Hollywood, San Diego, the beautiful California beaches, Palm Springs, Las Vegas and others. The University of California, Riverside (UCR), has one of the largest and most successful international programs in the U.S.A. Each year we welcome over 3000 international students from over 40 countries. UCR has been offering high quality programs since 1975, including a multiple-level ESL program, business and TESOL programs. We also offer unique programs like the University Credit Program (UCP), which allows qualified students to take credit courses at the University of California, Riverside, or our new Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management where students who graduate will also earn a diploma from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute, an international credential recognized globally. So come and experience the California dream with me at the University of California, Riverside your place to shine! Sincerely, Ms. Bronwyn Jenkins-Deas Director International Education Programs University of California, Riverside, Extension International Education Programs Welcome from Bronwyn Jenkins-Deas 2

5 Your Place to Shine Experience Southern California Famous around the world as a travel destination, California is the #1 U.S. destination for international students for English language and academic study. California is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you don t want to miss. You can visit famous sites like Disneyland, Los Angeles, Hollywood, San Diego, San Francisco and Palm Springs. You can enjoy fabulous weather with over 300 days of sunshine each year. You can hike, bike, surf, boogie board or roller skate California. Whatever way you choose to experience California, you re going to love it. We do! Discover Riverside If you are planning your study in California, Riverside is the perfect location. Students choose Riverside for its climate, its friendly people and for its central location. It s in the middle of everywhere! It s close to all the sites you ll want to visit. Save your money for the weekends because Riverside offers a much lower cost of living than the big California cities, yet it is close enough when you want to visit them. Safe and friendly, there are lots of things to see and do in Riverside. You re going to call it home. We do! Succeed at University of California, Riverside The University of California is one of the top ranked university systems in the world and includes 10 campuses. By studying at the University of California, Riverside, you have an opportunity to study at a prestigious U.S. university. The certificate or diploma you receive from the University of California, Riverside, will help shape your career and get you the best jobs when you return home. Invent yourself at International Education Programs (IEP) With over 30 years history and a reputation worldwide for quality programs, IEP at the University of California, Riverside, is one of the largest international education programs in the U.S. and welcomes over 3000 students each year from over 40 countries. Our strengths are the level of commitment and service we provide our students and the high quality of our teachers. We know that you and your family are making a financial and personal commitment to supporting your study in the U.S. We want to help you have the experience of your lifetime and help you achieve your goals. Explore University Extension The IEP is part of the University of California, Riverside, Extension, which provides professional programs in a wide range of areas, including Business and Management, Education, Information Technology, Law, Forensic and Criminal Sciences, Languages and the Arts. International students can participate in over 3,800 courses and 90 certificate and diploma programs offered through Extension. University of California, Riverside Campus 3

6 English Language Programs IEP Programs Dates and Fees Tuition Winter Intensive English Program (IEP) 4 weeks $1,550 Jan 8 - Feb 6 6 weeks $2, weeks $2,850 Jan 8 - Mar weeks (AYP $900 discount) (page 9) $7,650 Jan 8 - Aug 28 English for International Business (EIB) 4 weeks $1,550 Jan 8 - Feb 6 10 weeks $2,850 Jan 8 - Mar 20 Improving Oral Fluency (IOF) 4 weeks $1,550 Jan 8 - Feb 6 6 weeks $2, weeks $2,850 Jan 8 - Mar 20 Conversation and American Culture (CAC) (3 weeks) $1,200 Jan 8-30 Feb 2-20 Mar 2-20 Summer English Programs Academic and Professional Programs University Admission Preparation Program (UAPP) (10 weeks) $2,850 Jan 8 - Mar 20 University Credit Program (UCP) (10 weeks) $3,500+ Jan 8 - Mar 20 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) $1,550 Jan 8-30 Methodologies Workshop (3 weeks) Jan 29 - Feb 20 Feb 26 - Mar 20 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) $11,400 Jan 8 - Mar 20 One-year Certificate (maximum of four 10-week sessions) Academic-year Certificate Programs (AYCP) (9 months) $10,500 Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas Postgraduate Certificate in Hospitality or Management 2 weeks (1 module) $1,900 4 weeks (any 2 modules) $3, weeks (full certificate program) $6,000 Jan 8 - Mar week optional internship (Management only) $1,900 Jan 8 - Mar 20 Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) (9 months) $18,000 Jan 8 - Aug 28 Postgraduate Diploma Hospitality Management (PDGHM) (9 months) $18,000 Jan 8 - Aug 28 Global Nursing Review Program (GNRP) (9 months) $19,400 Jan 8 - Aug 28 * Courses, dates and fees subject to change without notice. 4

7 Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall Mar 25 - Apr 24 Jul 30 - Aug 28 Sep 24 - Oct 23 Jan 7 - Feb 5 Mar 24 - Apr 23 Jul 29 - Aug 27 Sep 23 - Oct 22 Jun 18 - Jul 31 Jun 17 - Jul 30 Mar 25 - Jun 5 Jun 18 - Aug 28 Sep 24 - Dec 4 Jan 7 - Mar 19 Mar 24 - Jun 4 Jun 17 - Aug 27 Sep 23 - Dec 3 Mar 25 - Dec 4 Jun 18 - Mar 19 Sep 24 - Jun 4 Jan 7 - Aug 27 Mar 24 - Dec 3 Jun 17 - Mar 18 Sep 23 - Jun 3 Mar 25 - Apr 24 Jun 18 - Jul 17 Sep 24 - Oct 23 Jan 7 - Feb 5 Mar 24 - Apr 23 Jul 29 - Aug 27 Sep 23 - Oct 22 Mar 25 - Jun 5 Jun 18 - Aug 28 Sep 24 - Dec 4 Jan 7 - Mar 19 Mar 24 - Jun 4 Jun 17 - Aug 27 Sep 23 - Dec 3 Mar 25 - Apr 24 Jul 30 - Aug 28 Sep 24 - Oct 23 Jan 7 - Feb 5 Mar 24 - Apr 23 Jul 29 - Aug 27 Sep 23 - Oct 22 Jun 18 - Jul 31 Jun 17 - Jul 30 Mar 25 - Jun 5 Jun 18 - Aug 28 Sep 24 - Dec 4 Jan 7 - Mar 19 Mar 24 - Jun 4 Jun 17 - Aug 27 Sep 23 - Dec 3 Apr 6-24 Jul 6-24 Oct 5-23 Jan 7-29 Apr 5-23 Jul 5-23 Oct 4-22 May 4-22 Aug 3-21 Nov 2-20 Feb 1-19 May 3-21 Aug 2-20 Nov 1-19 Jun 1-19 Aug 31 - Sep 18 Nov 30 - Dec 18 Mar 1-19 May 31 - Jun 18 Aug 30 - Sep 17 Nov 29 - Dec 17 (See various dates June through August.) (See various dates June through August.) Mar 25 - Jun 5 Jun 18 - Aug 28 Sep 24 - Dec 4 Jan 7 - Mar 19 Mar 24 - Jun 4 Jun 17 - Aug 27 Sep 23 - Dec 3 Mar 25 - Jun 5 Jun 18 - Aug 28 Sep 24 - Dec 4 Jan 7 - Mar 19 Mar 24 - Jun 4 Jun 17 - Aug 27 Sep 23 - Dec 3 Apr 2-24 Jul 2-24 Jan 7-29 Apr 1-23 Jul 1-23 Jul 30 - Aug 21 Jan 28 - Feb 19 Jul 29 - Aug 20 Feb 25 - Mar 19 Mar 25 - Jun 5 Jun 18 - Aug 28 Sep 24 - Dec 4 Jan 7 - Mar 19 Mar 24 - Jun 4 Jun 17 - Aug 27 Sep 23 - Dec 3 (You may begin the program in any session above.) (You may begin the program in any session above.) Sep 10 - Jun 25 Sep 9 - Jun 24 (Dates dependent on modules chosen.) (Dates dependent on modules chosen.) (Dates dependent on modules chosen.) (Dates dependent on modules chosen.) Mar 25 - Jun 5 Jun 18 - Aug 28 Sep 24 - Dec 4 Jan 7 - Mar 19 Mar 24 - Jun 4 Jun 17 - Aug 27 Sep 23 - Dec 3 Mar 25 - Jun 5 Jun 18 - Aug 28 Sep 24 - Dec 4 Jan 7 - Mar 19 Mar 24 - Jun 4 Jun 17 - Aug 27 Sep 23 - Dec 3 Mar 25 - Dec 4 Jun18 - Mar 19 Sep 24 - Jun 4 Jan 7 - Aug 27 Mar 24 - Dec 3 Jun 17 - Mar 18 Sep 23 - Jun 3 Mar 25 - Dec 4 Jun 18 - Mar 19 Sep 24 - Jun 4 Jan 7 - Aug 27 Mar 24 - Dec 3 Jun 17 - Mar 18 Sep 23 - Jun 3 Mar 25 - Dec 4 Jun 18 - Mar 19 Sep 24 - Jun 4 Jan 7 - Aug 27 Mar 24 - Dec 3 Jun 17 - Mar 18 Sep 23 - Jun 3 5

8 Yacenia Morillo (Colombia) English Language Programs The University of California, Riverside, International Education Programs offers a wide variety of shortterm and long-term English language programs. Students can choose from three weeks to over one year of English language study with opportunities to transfer to academic and professional programs. The English language programs are designed for all levels of English speakers, from beginner to advanced, who want to improve their English and expand their educational opportunities or professional experience. Program Costs Tuition Fees 3-week $ week $ week $ week $ week (academic year) $7650 Other costs Application Fee (one-time fee) $150 Student Services Fee (each session) $ Medical Insurance (each session) $ Books and Supplies (each session) $100-$350 Intensive English Program (IEP) provides students from beginner to advanced levels the opportunity to improve their fluency and focus on specific English language skills (pages 8 and 9). English for International Business (EIB) is designed for advanced-level students. The program focuses on improving specific English skills in a business environment and includes site visits to local businesses (page 10). Improving Oral Fluency (IOF) helps advanced-level students communicate more effectively by focusing on specific oral skills (page 11). Conversation and American Culture (CAC) gives students with limited time an opportunity to gain confidence in speaking and listening and to experience California and American culture (page 12). Summer English Programs (SEP) offer students on summer vacation in June, July and August the opportunity to practice and improve their English skills and to experience California (page 13). Hello: I really encourage you to come to UCR Extension. It s a great place to learn English and to meet people from many, many countries. 6

9 Activate your English! Reasons to Choose Us Our English programs are offered year-round English language programs are offered on a yearround basis, so you can choose to begin your studies when it is the best time for you. Study with American students at no additional cost If you are at an advanced level in any 10-week English language program, you have the opportunity to study with American students by taking a University of California, Riverside, Extension class or a University of California, Riverside, undergraduate or graduate class at no additional cost (programs are subject to availability; selection can not be guaranteed. You must meet any prerequisite requirements. MBA classes require additional fees.) Get University of California credit If you successfully complete a University of California course while studying English, you are granted University of California credits, which are normally transferable to any of the University of California campuses and to many other universities in the U.S. Get University of California credit for your English Program If you successfully complete the advanced levels of any 10-week English language program, you are eligible to receive University of California undergraduate elective credits, which are normally transferable to any of the ten University of California campuses and to many other universities in the U.S. American Conversation Partners Program As a University of California, Riverside, IEP 10-week program student, you can enroll in the American Conversation Partner Program, which matches you with selected American students or community members for weekly conversation. The American students and community members who sign up for this program are internationally minded and interested in learning about other cultures. The American Conversation Partner Program is a great way to meet new friends, learn about American culture and practice your English. Social and Cultural Activities If you only have three weeks to improve your English or are studying for several sessions, we know you will want to see all the famous sights of California. We offer a range of optional social and cultural activities, which may include trips to Disneyland, LA, San Diego, Palm Springs, San Francisco and Las Vegas. We also organize regular social activities so that you have many opportunities to meet and make friends with students from around the world 7

10 Intensive English Program Do you want to... Improve your English to communicate better? Perfect your English to help you get a good job? Develop your English to help you become a successful academic student in an American university? Interact with people from around the world and understand other cultures? Meet American students? Experience California? Whether you are a beginner needing an immersion environment or an advanced student wishing to brush up on your English skills, IEP has a level that meets your language needs. Six levels of English, offered in 4-, 6- and 10-week sessions, focus on improving specific skills in the four main areas of English oral skills development, reading, writing and grammar. IEP is offered in an intensive format, with students studying English daily. You have several different IEP teachers, giving you an opportunity to hear different English voices and learn from different education experts. Our teachers are highly educated and experienced professionals with extensive ESL experience both in the US and in international environments. They are friendly and want to help you meet your goals. Advanced-Level Electives If you are an IEP student in a 10-week session and in an advanced level, you have the opportunity to increase your skills by choosing an elective course as part of your program. You may select from a range of specialized courses in English that focus on a particular interest area. Choices may include: Advanced Vocabulary American Idioms Business English English Through Drama English Through Film English Through Music Global Issues GRE/GMAT Preparation Listening Oral Skills Development Pronunciation Public Speaking Academic-year Program (AYP) Come and study at the University of California, Riverside, for one academic year. If you enroll and pay for three consecutive10-week sessions (an academic year), you will receive a discount of $900 off the total tuition. 8

11 Activate your English! Your Place to Shine Sample Class Schedule 9:10-10:00 am Grammar 10:10-11:00 am Reading 11:10 am-12:00 pm Writing 12:00-1:10 pm Lunch 1:10-2:00 pm Language Laboratory 2:10-3:00 pm Oral Skills Development/ Elective* * For advanced levels Program Highlights 4-week, 6-week and 10-week intensive sessions 24 hours of English instruction each week Offered winter, spring, summer and fall 6 levels, from beginner to advanced Option to take university classes at the advanced levels Small classes (average 15 students per class) Students from all over the world Minimum age: 15 Save $900! Take the Academicyear Program (AYP) Come and study at the University of California, Riverside, for one academic year. Students who enroll in three 10-week sessions (an academic year) will receive a discount of $900 off the total tuition. Dear Mom and Dad, I ve been in California for almost a month now. The weather is amazing because there s always sunshine. The teachers, the students and my homestay family are all very nice. Also, I ve been to lovely places like Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. I ll tell you more later. Your son, Jianhua Ye (P.R. China) 9

12 English for International Business Do you want to... Improve your English to communicate effectively in the business world? Perfect your English to help you get a good job in any business field? Learn additional skills to help you succeed in your career? Make American business connections? English is the language of international business. International professionals who seek a successful career in today s complex global business environment must be able to function at a high level of competence in English. Whether you are thinking about pursuing a business career or you are a business professional wanting to improve your English skills to be able to communicate better with international clients and partners, the English for International Business program (EIB) will give you the knowledge, the skills and the confidence you need to communicate effectively in any business setting. Designed for advanced-level students of English, the EIB program is offered in 4- and 10-week sessions, four times a year, and focuses on improving specific skills for business communication, including: North American business concepts, practices and principles Business writing and computing, including letters, proposals, reports and resumes Business meetings, presentations, negotiations and case studies Business reading and business culture Business idioms and functions Students who do not provide an approved English assessment test score are tested upon arrival and may be advised to attend the Intensive English Program (pages 8 and 9) instead. Visits to local businesses As part of the EIB program, site visits to local businesses are arranged to familiarize students with a range of business environments. The program also includes guest lecturers with expertise in a variety of business fields. Program Highlights 4-week and 10-week intensive sessions hours of business English each week Offered winter, spring, summer and fall Advanced-level English required (minimum TOEFL 450 PBT, 45 ibt; IELTS 4.0;TOEIC 500; or IEP levels 500 or 600) Option to take university classes Small classes (average 15 students per class) Students from different countries Minimum age: 17 10

13 Improving Oral Fluency Do you want to... Improve your English listening and speaking skills to be able to communicate effectively? Feel confident speaking English with native speakers? Feel comfortable making oral presentations? Improve your pronunciation? Perfect your English to help you get a good job in which you can use your English? Most students learn English at school with a focus on reading and writing skills. For many students, there are not enough opportunities to engage in English conversation in their own country, and they don t have the confidence to practice spoken English. Whether you have to use English in your work and want to improve your oral English, you are an English teacher in another country and want to enhance your teaching or practice your oral skills to have general conversations or conduct business in English, Improving Oral Fluency (IOF) gives you the oral skills and practice you need to communicate successfully. Designed for advanced-level students, the IOF program is offered in 4-, 6- and 10-week sessions, four times a year, and focuses on improving specific oral skills including: Pronunciation Grammar for Oral Fluency Oral Skills Development Students who do not provide an approved English assessment test score are tested upon arrival and may be advised to attend the Intensive English Program (pages 8 and 9) instead. Electives If you are an IOF student enrolled in a 10-week session, you have the opportunity to increase your oral English skills by joining an elective course as part of your weekly program. You may choose from a range of specialized courses in English that focus on a particular interest area. Choices may include: Advanced Vocabulary American Idioms Business English English Through Drama English Through Film English Through Music Global Issues GRE/GMAT Preparation Listening Public Speaking Program Highlights 4-, 6- and 10-week intensive sessions 24 hours of oral skills development each week Offered winter, spring, summer and fall Advanced-level English required (minimum TOEFL 450 PBT, 45 ibt; IELTS 4.0;TOEIC 500; or IEP levels 500 or 600) Option to take university classes Small classes (average 15 students per class) Students from many different countries Minimum age: 15 Dear brother I ve continued my education taking the IOF program at UCR Extension. I strongly believe that being a student in this program has providedmelotsofbenefits. I ve met lots of people from different countriesandi velearnedabout their cultures. I ve been to many marvelouscities near Riverside. This program also made me feel more confident in speakingenglish. I m very pleased to study at UCR. Melis Ozturk (Turkey) 11

14 Conversation & American Culture - Your Vacation Program Do you want to... Improve your English for general or professional purposes during your vacation? Feel confident speaking English with native speakers? Meet students from many countries? Experience California and American culture? If you only have a short time for study and want to combine classes to improve your general conversational English skills with sightseeing and cultural activities, the Conversation and American Culture Program (CAC) is perfect for you. If you are a student on holiday, a teacher on vacation who wants to enhance your language skills, a business professional wanting to speak better English or a retiree who wants to experience American culture, the CAC program gives you valuable practice in English and an opportunity to experience California. Designed for students from beginner to advanced, the CAC program is offered in three-week sessions, every month of the year, and focuses on improving conversation skills, increasing vocabulary, enhancing fluency and making friends from around the world. The program combines challenging classroom instruction with exciting social and cultural activities. You will observe, participate in and discuss American culture using a curriculum based on crosscultural communication including: American Idioms American Culture Functions of American English Listening and Speaking Program Highlights 3-week sessions 16 hours of conversation and oral skills development each week 4 hours of Computer-assisted Language Laboratory each week Offered 12 times per year Every month! Beginner to advanced levels Small classes (average 15 students per class) Students from different countries Minimum age: 10 Dear Vano, Riverside is a great city, and UCR is a wonderful place! I made many friends and I visited lots of interesting places. I also improved my English greatly and I hope that it will help me in my future career. You d better come here next year! Vladislav Bondarenko (Russia) 12

15 Summer English Programs Do you want to... Practice and improve your English during the North American summer vacation of June, July or August? Experience American culture? Interact with people from around the world and understand other cultures? Experience summer in California? If you are looking for something to do during the summer vacation and want to improve your English and experience American culture, the University of California, Riverside, offers a range of Summer English Programs (SEP). The following English language programs are offered during the summer months of June, July and August Intensive English Program (4-week, 6-week and 10-week sessions) English for International Business (4-week and 10-week sessions) Improving Oral Fluency (4-week, 6-week and 10-week sessions) Conversation and American Culture (3-week sessions) Program Highlights 3-week, 4-week, 6-week and 10-week intensive sessions hours of English each week Offered June, July and August Small classes (average 15 students per class) Students from all over the world For students 15 years and older (minimum 10 years old in the summer Conversation and American Culture Program) Are you a younger student looking for a summer English language program? We welcome students from aged 10 in our Conversation and American Culture Programs 13

16 Academic, Professional and Postgraduate Programs International Education Programs offers a range of academic, professional and postgraduate programs that have flexible admission requirements and allow students to earn a highly valued University of California Certificate or Diploma without having to meet the strict admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate study. The academic, professional and postgraduate programs are designed for advanced speakers of English who wish to study a specialized area to enhance their skills and expand their educational or professional experience. Academic Programs The University Admission Preparation Program (UAPP) is an advanced academic preparation program developed to help participants become successful undergraduate or graduate students in a North American university. Students can explore a wide variety of academic courses and get a solid foundation for academic study (page 16). University Credit Program (UCP) Study with American students. If you are enrolled in an academic program, you have the opportunity to study with American students by taking University of California, Riverside, Extension classes or University of California, Riverside, undergraduate or graduate classes (page 17). (Subject to availability. Selection can not be guaranteed. You must meet any prerequisite requirements. MBA classes require additional fees.) Professional and Postgraduate Programs Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate Program (TESOL) is a comprehensive teacher development program that allows current teachers or prospective teachers planning to teach abroad to understand the most up-to-date North American teaching trends and methods and earn an internationally recognized teaching certificate (page 18). Academic-year Certificate Programs (AYCP) are designed for high school graduates and business professionals and include 9 months full-time study in an evening format in a wide variety of professional areas, leading to a University of California, Riverside, Extension certificate (page 19). Postgraduate Diplomas in Hospitality and Business Management (PGDHM and PGDM) are postgraduate-level programs that are recognized alternatives to an MBA or graduate program and offer comprehensive postgraduate-level study that prepare students to work anywhere in the world and include an opportunity for one year of optional practical training in the US (pages 22-25). Global Nursing Review Program (GNRP) assists international nursing professionals to develop a clear understanding of the philosophy and practice of nursing in the US, provides experience working in a US hospital or clinic, prepares participants for the NCLEX-RN examination and improves international employment possibilities (pages 26 and 27). 14

17 Dear Mom and Dad, Your pathway to success Optional Practical Training (OPT) Students who study a minimum of one full-time academic year (9 months) at the University of California, Riverside, in a professional or postgraduate program may apply for permission to work for up to 12 months in their field of study. This allows students an opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in the classroom to a practical work experience off campus. This work experience is called Optional Practical Training (OPT). The University of California, Riverside, IEP will assist students with their OPT application; however, students are responsible for finding their own job opportunity. Internship Program Participants who successfully complete the 10-week Postgraduate Certificate in Management (PGCM) program may enter a 10-week Internship Program which provides unpaid job placement in an American company. Admission Requirements Academic, Professional and Postgraduate Programs require an advanced level of English (see individual program description for language requirements). Students who can not show official scores will be tested upon arrival. Students who do not meet the English language requirement will be referred to the University of California, Riverside, English language program. Postgraduate programs normally require a bachelor s degree (or equivalent combination of education and management experience). Program Costs Tuition Fees University Admission Preparation Program (UAPP) - (10-week) $2850 University Credit Program (UCP) (10-week) $3500+ TESOL Methodologies Workshop 3-week $1550 TESOL One-year Certificate (four 10-week sessions) $11400 Academic-year Certificate Programs (AYCP) (9-month) $10500 Postgraduate Certificate in Hospitality and Management (PGCM and PGCHM)) 2-week $ week $ week $ week Optional Internship (Management only) $1900 Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) (9-month) $18000 Postgraduate Diploma Hospitality Management (PGDHM) (9-month) $18000 Global Nursing Review Program (GNRP) (9-month) $19400 Other costs Application Fee (one-time fee) $150 Student Services Fee (each session) $ Medical Insurance (each session) $ Books and Supplies (each session) $100-$350 Through IEP at UC Riverside I have been improving my reading and writing skills which are very important when applying to graduate schools. The teachers are wonderful and competent. Faisal Alnemary (Saudi Arabia) 15

18 University Admission Preparation Program Do you want to... Develop the English and academic skills necessary to succeed in a North American university? Explore a variety of academic areas? Prepare for the American university admissions process? Get university placement counseling? Get a solid foundation for advanced study? Learn to think and write at a university level? Develop strategies to balance your time and study effectively? Earn university credit? University study is a challenge for every student, but especially for students who choose to study internationally and in their second language. If you are preparing for undergraduate or graduate study in North America, the University Admission Preparation Program (UAPP) provides you the skills you need to become a successful student in a North American college or university. Students who do not provide an approved English assessment test score are tested upon arrival and may be advised to attend the Intensive English Program (pages 8 and 9) instead. UAPP focuses on instruction in university study skills, including academic reading, writing and research skills. Highly experienced instructors prepare you for the challenges of academic work and life on a North American campus. The core courses include: Vocabulary and Critical Reading Academic Skills Academic Writing Speaking for Academic Purposes Electives UAPP students choose one elective class in addition to their regular program of study. Choices may include the following: TOEFL Review Advanced Vocabulary Public Speaking GRE and GMAT preparation Program Highlights 10-week intensive sessions hours of study each week Offered each winter, spring, summer and fall Advanced-level English required (minimum TOEFL 500 PBT, 61 ibt; IELTS 5.0;TOEIC 600 or IEP level 600) Small classes (average 15 students per class) Opportunity to take university classes at no additional costs Minimum age: 17 Dear Friend, I have lived and studied in California for one month. Time passes so fast! I m studying at UCR to improve my English and to prepare for the TOEFL and GMAT exams. While studying here, I have improved my writing and speaking skills. I also made many friends from several countries. Take care! Suweenat Sriphutsomboon (Thailand) 16

19 University Credit Program Do you want to... Earn University of California credit that is transferable to a university program in the US? Have a semester or year-long study abroad experience in the U.S. which may be transferable to your home university? Learn more about a subject that may advance your career? Study with American students or professionals? Experience American university culture? Earn a certificate in a variety of areas through University Extension? If you are an advanced-level student who is looking for the opportunity to enroll in University of California credit courses and study with American students, the University of California, Riverside, University Credit Program (UCP) gives you the opportunity to experience undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses without having to formally apply to the University of California, Riverside. The UCP program is designed for those who have an advanced understanding of English and are strong academic students. Students who do not provide an approved English assessment test score are tested upon arrival and may be advised to attend the Intensive English Program (pages 8 and 9) instead. Program Highlights 10-week sessions hours each week Offered each winter, spring, summer and fall Students can take a maximum of three campus or Extension classes each session (campus classes are not available through UCP in the summer) In addition, students can take a part- or full-time English language program at no additional cost Courses are individually selected depending on the academic interest of the student (subject to availability and space (additional fees may be required.) Students receive official University of California, Riverside, or Extension credit that may be transferred to a university in the U.S. or another country Minimum age: 17 Advanced-level English required (minimum TOEFL 500 PBT, 61 ibt; IELTS 5.0;TOEIC 600 or IEP levels 500 or 600) 17

20 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Do you want to... Teach English in the US or abroad? Understand the most up-to-date North American teaching trends and methods? Become an effective teacher? Earn a University of California Extension certificate that is recognized worldwide? If you are an English language teacher in any country or are a prospective teacher planning to teach abroad and are looking for a recognized course of study, the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Program gives you the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully teach English anywhere in the world. The TESOL program is a comprehensive teacher development program. The main focus of the program is on practical English teaching skills using current trends and methods. Designed for advanced and native speakers of English, the TESOL program focuses on specific teaching skills including conversation, pronunciation, listening and speaking, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and American culture. The TESOL program: Introduces and develops familiarity with the most up-to-date teaching methods Fosters awareness of language structures Exposes participants to a variety of models of classroom teaching Develops confidence in using computer-assisted language learning Explores a variety of textbooks and teaching materials and determines how to best utilize these within a curricular framework Focuses on cross-cultural understanding and an appreciation of different learner strategies and styles Reviews and practices developing and using a variety of assessment instruments Program Highlights One-year TESOL Certificate Program 12-month program (maximum four 10-week sessions) Full-time study including evening classes Students may enroll in classes from the Intensive English Program (IEP) or Improving Oral Fluency (IOF) at no additional cost Offered winter, spring, summer and fall Advanced-level English required (minimum TOEFL 500 PBT, 61 ibt; IELTS 5.0;TOEIC 600 TSE 40; or IEP levels 500 or 600) Minimum age: 18 Program Highlights 3-week Intensive TESOL Methodologies Workshop If you are an English teacher abroad and only have a limited time, we welcome you to our intensive TESOL Methodologies workshop. 3-week intensive sessions hours of instruction each week Offered January, February, March,April, July and August Advanced-level English required (minimum TOEFL 500 PBT, 61 ibt; IELTS 5.0;TOEIC 600;TSE 40; or IEP levels 500 or 600) 18

21 Academic-year Certificate Programs Do you want to... Get the training you need to secure a job in today s dynamic workplace? Develop your career? Get a professional University of California certificate without a bachelor s degree? Get practical work experience? Develop a professional network of American and international colleagues? The AYCP are full-time certificate programs designed to provide you with the core skills and knowledge needed to work in a range of professional fields. The University of California, Riverside, Extension AYCP can help you develop the critical skills and specialized knowledge needed to meet anticipated future needs in many kinds of careers. The following are examples of certificate programs offered: Business and Management Marketing Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project Management Agriculture and Environmental Management Landscape Management Environmental Management Science and Technology Geospatial Technology (GIS) Forensic Investigation UNIX/Linux System Administration Arts and Humanities Interior Design Program Highlights 9-month programs (three 12-week sessions) September start only Full-time study - Evening class format Students may also enroll in classes from the Intensive English Program (IEP) at no additional costs Advanced-level English required (minimum TOEFL 523 PBT, 69 ibt; IELTS 5.5;TOEIC 700) Minimum age: 18 Dear Dad and Mom, I am glad that I came to UCR Extensionto study English and learn about a different culture. Now I m enrolled in the UCP program and I can arrange my schedule. In my classes I got many ideas about my major. They are very interesting! Riversideisagood place to study. People are friendly to talk to. I really feel happy studyinghere. Li-Yu Liao (Taiwan) 19

22 Pathways to University and College Study in the USA The California Postsecondary Education System The California postsecondary education system consists of a full range of public and private schools. The University of California System (UC) The top State research university is the University of California, which consists of 10 campuses including Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz, and is considered the world s finest public university system. The UC system offers access to students from the top 12.5% of California high school graduates and provides most graduate studies and research. The California State System (CSU) The CSU is the largest university system in the US and is intended for the top one-third of California high school students. The CSU system consists of 23 campuses. The universities within CSU are primarily for undergraduate education, although many of the larger campuses offer master s-level degrees and since 2007, the CSU is authorized to award doctoral-level degrees in Education (Ed.D.). UCR English Language Program UCR-IEP Pathways University or Community College Professional Programs Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma Programs The California Community College System The California Community College System has 109 campuses and provides first- and second-year courses only, leading to Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degrees. Students can then transfer to the CSU or UC system to complete their third and fourth years and receive their bachelor s degree. Private Education California has hundreds of other private colleges and universities, including many religious and specialpurpose institutions Accreditation Accreditation is a certification of the academic quality of an institution of higher learning. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities and colleges in California. Optional Practical Training (OPT) R I V E R S I D E I n t e r n a t i o n a l Tr a n s f e r Tr a c k The Riverside International Transfer Track is a cooperative program between two California state institutions: University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside), and Riverside Community College (RCC). For students who are not eligible to enter UC Riverside directly from high school, this program offers an opportunity to transfer to UC Riverside after two years at RCC and to graduate from UC Riverside. No SAT or TOEFL required. High School IEP Riverside Community College University of California Riverside For detailed information, please contact the IEP office. 20

23 International Education Programs Applying for Undergraduate Admission It is difficult for international students to enter the University of California, Riverside, as first-year undergraduate students. Students must have exceptional high school grades, meet the language requirement and have successfully completed the SAT exams before graduating from their home country. Most undergraduate students attend a California community college for the first two years and then transfer to the UC, CSU systems or to another college or university for degree completion. There are many advantages of studying in the community college system for the first two years. The programs and courses are of high quality. The entrance requirements are lower and students are not required to take the SAT exams. Courses can easily be transferred to the CSU or UC system or to any university in the US. Courses are also cheaper in the community colleges than at a CSU or UC. Applying for Graduate Programs Admission to graduate programs at the University of California, Riverside, is highly competitive. Students must meet strict admission requirements and since the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of places available, many wellqualified candidates may not be accommodated. Conditional Admission The University of California, Riverside, International Education Programs wants to help students successfully enter undergraduate and graduate programs in the U.S. and has partnered with several community colleges and universities to provide greater access to their programs. These colleges and universities have agreed to offer conditional admission to students who have completed level 600 of the Intensive English Program (IEP) or the University Admission Preparation Program (UAPP) at the University of California, Riverside. Students must meet all academic requirements for the intended program. (Please visit our web site for a complete list of partner colleges.) University and College Counseling Services The University of California, Riverside, International Education Programs provides information and counseling services to IEP students wishing to pursue undergraduate or graduate study at any institution in the US. There is no additional charge for these services. IEP also organizes a university and college fair each session where local and pathway partner institutions are invited to talk about their academic programs. 21

24 Postgraduate Diploma in Management Do you want... A comprehensive postgraduate business program from a world-class university? A one-year postgraduate program that will prepare you for work in business anywhere in the world? Paid training in a business field? No GMAT requirement? No management experience requirement? For students who hold a bachelor s degree in any area, the PGDM is a comprehensive exploration of the issues of management in a global business environment that gives students the opportunity to combine academic study, intensive practical experience and paid on-the-job work experience. The program is structured into three 10-week sessions, concentrating on the latest management practices and strategies. Study is full-time, combining lectures and interactive discussion, case studies and site visits to Southern California corporations and other places of professional interest. Participants have the opportunity to network with professionals from around the world and are provided maximum exposure to American business practices. Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Fundamentals of Business Management Module 1 Global Human Resource Management Module 2 Global Marketing Management Module 3 Multinational Financial Management Module 4 Managing Change and Technology Module 5 Strategic Management Postgraduate Certificate in Management Students who successfully complete the five required modules of the Fundamentals of Business Management are eligible to receive a University of California, Riverside, Postgraduate Certificate in Management (PGCM). The Certificate Program is the first part of the diploma program and is offered in five 2-week modules. Participants can take one or more individual modules or the full certificate program. Certificate graduates are not eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT). $6000 Postgraduate Certificate in Management $1900 Any 2-week module $3400 Any two-module package Internship Program Participants who successfully complete the 10-week Postgraduate Certificate in Management (PGCM) program may enter the 10-week Internship Program which provides unpaid job placement in an American company. Postgraduate Certificate in Management (PGCM) Program (10-week) PGDM Part I Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Part II (10-week) Specialization: Marketing or Leadership Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Part III (10-week) Specialization: Marketing or Leadership Paid Optional Practical Training (OPT) (One year) 22

25 Your MBA alternative Upon completion of the Fundamentals of Business Management, students continue for two additional quarters of study. Students can choose a specialization in Marketing or a specialization in Leadership. Students who plan to attend an MBA program in the United States can choose a specialized MBA track within the Leadership option. Marketing (2 quarters) Consumer Behavior Marketing Research Advertising and Promotion Management Marketing Strategy and Implementation Customer Relations Management Strategic Electronic Marketing Brand Management Social Networks Global Marketing New Product Development Marketing Capstone Leadership (2 quarters) Managing Organizational Change Strategic Management Leadership, Power and Influence Ideation - Creativity and Innovation for Entrepreneurs Communication Skills Business Acumen Organizational Leadership Project Management Essentials Lean Principles and Practice Six Sigma Green Belt Managerial Accounting (MBA track) Business Statistics (MBA track) Managerial Finance (MBA track) Organizational Behavior (MBA track) Leadership Capstone Optional Practical Training (OPT) Students who successfully complete the full academic requirements for the PGDM may be eligible for up to 12 months of temporary employment in the United States. Experienced Instructors Courses are taught by faculty and business professionals, giving real-world business practices and insight into the most current global business practices. Program Highlights Three 10-week intensive academic sessions Specialty areas in Marketing or Leadership Beginning winter and fall No GMAT requirement No management experience required One-year paid Optional Practical Training (OPT) Study with professionals from many countries Advanced level of English required (minimum of TOEFL 523 PBT, 69 ibt; IELTS 5.5;TOEIC 700) For students who hold a bachelor s degree in any academic area (or equivalent combination of academic and management experience) 23