ON CAMPUS PLUS IN CALIFORNIA USA

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1 ON CAMPUS PLUS IN CALIFORNIA USA Leading to third year entry at: of California, Berkeley of Southern California Pepperdine California State and many more

2 On Campus Plus in California On Campus Plus at Marymount California is the unique, fast and direct pathway to a degree at your dream school in California, or beyond. Our pathways are designed to integrate with the unique flexibility of the California university system. This means after two years at Marymount you can choose to complete your major at a whole range of university options throughout California, or the wider USA. Or, you are guaranteed entry to years 3 and 4 at Marymount California. Whatever you decide, you will be on track to complete your degree in just 4 years. Fast, Flexible, Guaranteed the perfect combination. The California Advantage Choice California has more than 300 accredited colleges and universities. Five of the top ten public universities in the US are in California, making it one of the finest education systems in the world. Location Beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, and incredible mountains provide a backdrop to your studies. This thriving area of technology, creativity and opportunity is one of the most dynamic places on the planet. Economy As one of the world s largest economies, and the home of Silicon Valley, California is sure to open up many career options to ensure your future prosperity. 2 Marymount California, overlooking the Pacific ocean

3 The Path to Your Dream School 4 On Campus Plus at Marymount California Marymount California 6 Degree Years 1 and 2: Undergraduate Program at Marymount California 8 Degree Years 3 4: Progression Options 9 The California System 10 of California, Berkeley of Southern California 13 Pepperdine 14 California State 14 Transfer to your Dream School 15 Kings on Campus 16 Marymount Undergraduate Preparation Program High School Completion Program Test Preparation (SAT) Specialist Support MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION S KINGS ON CAMPUS 3

4 Marymount: The Path to Your Dream School For the first two years of your degree you will be based on the beautiful campus of Marymount California. After that, your options really open up. You can choose to stay at Marymount to complete your undergraduate degree. Or, after two years, you can decide to graduate elsewhere by transferring directly to your choice of leading universities. You will be carefully guided by expert Progression Advisors to make the right decision based on your individual needs. Either way, you will be able to complete your degree in the shortest possible time. Your American degree. Your way. DEGREE YEARS 1 2 Study at (Equivalent to the first two years of your degree) Gain sufficient credits for direct transfer to your chosen university Full load of academic courses taught by university faculty Beautiful campus in Palos Verdes, Southern California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean First Year Entry Requirements TOEFL ibt: 61/IELTS 6.0 (no section below TOEFL ibt 12/no band below IELTS 5.5) Completed Senior High School Minimum GPA 2.5 Minimum age: 17 Four Main Pathways Business Science/Technology/Engineering Psychology Liberal Arts Main Specializations Business Media Studies Liberal Arts Psychology Need extra language or study skills first? Kings delivers a range of pre-sessional courses on campus to prepare you for your degree course. See back page for details. 4

5 DEGREE YEARS 3 4 Ranked 23rd in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) Pepperdine Ranked 54th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) 4+0 Pathway: Stay at Marymount to complete your degree «Guaranteed Progression 2+2 Pathway: Transfer to a progression school P 12 of California, Berkeley Ranked 20th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) of Southern California Ranked 25th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) California State 23 Campuses, including P 14 Bakersfield, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles P 14 P 11 P 13 MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION S KINGS ON CAMPUS 2+2 Pathway: Transfer to your own personal Dream School See page 15 for details of some of the top ranking universities to which our students have progressed. YOUR DREAM UNIVERSITY Note: Completion of your degree at either host campus or progression school is subject to gaining sufficient credits and/or meeting relevant entry requirements. 5

6 DEGREE YEARS 1 2 MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY Marymount California 6

7 Marymount California is where you will call home for at least your first two years. This coeducational liberal arts school occupies a main 26-acre campus in an amazing location overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Marymount has been helping students embrace their futures for the past 45 years. It combines a safe, idyllic Californian location with an urban experience to achieve a student-centered, culturally rich learning environment. It s one which is available to students of all faiths who seek to transform their lives personally, professionally and academically. Course specializations Business Media Studies Liberal Arts Psychology Admissions criteria GPA: 2.5 TOEFL: ibt 61 (no section below 12) IELTS: 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) Accommodation First and Second Year students live at the superb San Pedro Residential Campus. 78 newly renovated, fully furnished, two-story townhouses. All include kitchen, living room, patio and garage. Four-person apartment-style units and seven-person suite-style units, plus a limited number of single bedrooms (mainly for students with medical needs). Laundry room, study lounge, basketball and volleyball courts, snack shop and outdoor pavilion. Transfer opportunities include of California, Berkeley of Southern California Pepperdine California State Plus many more. MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION S KINGS ON CAMPUS 7

8 MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY DEGREE YEARS 1 2 Undergraduate Program at Marymount The Undergraduate Program is taught by Marymount faculty. Depending on the pathway you choose, you will take a broad range of classes which combine American and international students. Key information Start Dates: August, January August: Semester 1: August December; Semester 2: January May January: Semester 1: January May; Semester 2: August December Course Length: 2 semesters (per year) Average Class Size: 20 Entry Requirements: English Language: TOEFL ibt 61 (no section below 12)/IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent. From TOEFL ibt 20 (requires 3 terms of Undergraduate Preparation. See back page) Academic Entry Requirements: Completed Senior High School Minimum GPA of 2.5 Minimum age: 17 Extra Support from Kings 1. On-campus courses à Marymount Undergraduate Preparation Program à High School Completion Program à Test Preparation 2. On-campus support Profile Analyzer, Profile Builder, Study Skills, Personal Support See back page for details. Academic Modules across 4 pathways 1 Business 3 Psychology 2 Science/Technology/Engineering 4 Liberal Arts Year 1 Subject streams: 1. Business Expository Writing Analytical Reasoning and Composition Music/Art General Education Course Intro to Business Statistics Perspectives on Global Development Intro to Philosophy Fundamentals of Speech Freshman Seminar 2. Science/Technology/Engineering Expository Writing Analytical Reasoning and Composition Music/Art General Education Course Calculus I and II Fundamentals of Chemistry Ethics Perspectives on Global Development Freshman Seminar 3. Psychology Expository Writing Analytical Reasoning and Composition Music/Art General Education Course Calculus I and II Human Nature and Values Ethics General Psychology Perspectives on Global Development Freshman Seminar 4. Liberal Arts Expository Writing Analytical Reasoning and Composition Music/Art General Education Course Ethics Intro to Philosophy World Religions Perspectives on Global Development Fundamentals of Speech Freshman Seminar Access Program If you have not yet met your academic potential this program is ideal before your main degree program starts. It provides 12 academic credits which enables you to progress directly to your degree program. Year 2 Subject streams: 1. Business Business Ethics Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics Business Law Physical Geography Biology World Religions Electives 2. Science/Technology/Engineering Physics I and II General Chemistry I and II Fundamentals of Speech World Religions Ethics Social Sciences Elective General Biology I and II 3. Psychology Human Life Span Development Statistics Research Methods Intercultural Psychology World Religions Abnormal Psychology Psychology Elective Electives 4. Liberal Arts Statistics Research Methods Information Literacy Physical Geography Psychobiology Mind, Brain and Behavior Social Science Elective Biology Electives Duration: One semester Start dates: September, January, June English requirement: TOEFL ibt of 61 (If you are below this you can take the Undergraduate Preparation Program from TOEFL ibt 20.) 8

9 DEGREE YEARS 3 4 Progression Options After successful completion of Year 2, your options really open up. Complete your degree at Marymount California Guaranteed. Transfer to leading school in California of California, Berkeley of Southern California Pepperdine California State Transfer to your personal Dream School We can also help you transfer to the perfect university for you. Our students go on to complete their degrees at leading universities throughout the US, including many in the top 100. See page 15 for details. Note: Completion of your degree at either host campus or progression school is subject to gaining sufficient credits and/or meeting relevant entry requirements. All admissions requirements in this section are deemed accurate at the time of printing. It is recommended that criteria be confirmed with Kings Admissions. Malibu SAN FRANCISCO Pepperdine California LOS ANGELES of California, Berkeley Santa Monica Beverly Hills Marymount California Rancho Palos Verdes USA of Southern California Los Angeles Long Beach MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION S KINGS ON CAMPUS Fast track to a Masters Degree Completing your degree at Marymount enables you to fast track to a Masters degree at the. Options include a MSc in Leadership and Community Development (a program that will prepare you for professional and leadership roles in management, consulting, and policy-making settings), MSc in Community Psychology and Master in Business Administration. 9

10 The California System Once you are in the California system, you have built-in options for your pathway. That is because with the right support and guidance, it is common for students in California to transfer from one institution to another after two years. Admissions Criteria Every school and department in the system has its own admissions criteria, which varies depending on the quality and popularity of the program. The key factors for admittance are the courses studied and GPA gained during your first two years of study. Your Progression Advisor at Marymount will advise you how and when to apply. The California higher education system is designed to facilitate easy transfer from one institution to another. Every institution has articulation agreements that recognize credits and grades from other schools. They have staff designated to manage the transfer process. Students spend the first two years studying pre-requirement courses. They then transfer their grades and credits to study a major. Over 30,000 students a year transfer into the UC system alone. Marymount offers hundreds of courses that fulfill the pre-requirements for study at UC, CSU and private universities in California. Junior transfer students accepted into the UC system, Fall 2012 : 3,332 UC Berkeley: 3,817 UC Santa Cruz: 5,228 UC Davis: 7,649 UC Irvine: 6,625 UC Merced: 1,126 UC Riverside: 5,266 UC San Diego: 6,828 UC Santa Barbara: 6,760 How Articulation Agreements Work PROGRESSION S Year 4 Year 3 Junior and Senior Year: Students study their major of California No. of campuses 10 Total Students 234,464 Top Schools Focus Ranking UC Berkeley UC Irvine Research Global/National California State No. of campuses 23 Total Students 427,000 Top Schools Focus Ranking San Jose State CSU Chico Research Global/National Private No. of universities Over 50 Total Students 300,000+ Top Schools Focus Ranking Pepperdine, of Southern California Teaching and Research Global/National/ Regional Students study pre-requirement courses during their first 2 years, before transferring to a new school to begin their major. On Campus Plus leads to 100 s of majors in the California system. Year 2 Year 1 Freshman and Sophomore Year: Students study pre-requirement courses Public Universities California: UC Berkeley UC Davis UC Santa Cruz Nationally: of Virginia UNC Chapel Hill Private Universities and Colleges California: Marymount California of Southern California of San Francisco Pepperdine Nationally: Harvard Yale Columbia Community Colleges California: 112 Community Colleges in California 10

11 DEGREE YEARS 3 4 of California, Berkeley UC Berkeley is regarded as the world s premier public university. It occupies a beautiful 1,232 acre campus with a 178-acre central core of trees. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Bay Area, California, the USA and the international stage. At a glance Location: Berkeley, California Founded: 1868 Student population: 36,142 Type of institution: Public Degree levels: Undergraduate/ Graduate Rankings 8th among the world s top 400 universities (Times Higher Education, ) 5th in the world in the reputation rankings survey (Times Higher Education, ) 1st in public schools (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) 25th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) Admissions criteria TOEFL Minimum: 80, IELTS: 7.0 Average GPA: 3.9 (for International students) Testing waivers SATs are not required for transfer students, who are only eligible to be accepted at Berkeley after they have acquired more than 60 undergraduate credits. Charlie Nguyen Albert K Law Tristan Harward Most popular majors Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Political Science Molecular and Cell Biology Environmental Science, Policy and Management Economics Paul Borokhov (lensovet.net) Tristan Harward Colleges and schools UC Berkeley is divided into 14 colleges and schools, most of which are subdivided into departments. There are 130 academic departments and more than 80 interdisciplinary research units. More than 7,000 courses and 350 degree programs are offered. The campus produces more Ph.D.s annually than any other US university. PROGRESSION S MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY KINGS ON CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY 11

12 DEGREE YEARS 3 4 is recognized globally as one of the world s top-tier universities. It is diverse, progressive, and located in one of the most influential cities in the world. is a truly international university that offers a world of opportunity to its students. At a glance Location: Los Angeles Nikhil Kulkarni Founded: 1919 Student population: 27,199 Type of institution: Public Degree levels: Undergraduate/ Graduate PROGRESSION S Rankings 13th among the world s top 400 universities (Times Higher Education, ) 8th in the world in the reputation rankings survey (Times Higher Education, ) 2nd among the world s public universities and 12th overall (Shanghai Jiao Tong s Academic Ranking of World Universities) 23rd in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) 40 doctoral programs rank among top 10 in their field nationwide Satyriconi Nikhil Kulkarni Brent Hellickson Dave Cooper Admissions criteria Average GPA: 3.4 TOEFL Minimum: 83, IELTS: 7 Testing waivers SATs are not required for transfer students, but these students must have quarter (60 90 semester) credits in order to successfully transfer. Course specialisations offers over 125 undergraduate majors, The top six most popular of which are: Political Science Psychology Biology Business Economics History Academic Departments There are five main academic divisions: The College of Letters and Science School of the Arts and Architecture School of Engineering and Applied Science School of Nursing School of Theater, Film and Television 12

13 DEGREE YEARS 3 4 of Southern California USC is one of the world s leading private research universities. The Park campus covers 226 acres just three miles south of Downtown LA. USC enrolls more international students than any other American university and offers many internship opportunities. USC offers world-class resources and vibrant campus life. At a glance Location: Los Angeles Founded: 1880 Student population: 38,000 Type of institution: Private Degree levels: Undergraduate/ Graduate Rankings 11th in the world for combined departments of Engineering and Computer Sciences (Shanghai Jiao Tong ) 25th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) 38th among Research universities (Forbes Magazine) 46th among the world s public universities and 12th overall (Shanghai Jiao Tong s Academic Ranking of World Universities) Admissions criteria Average GPA: 3.7 TOEFL Minimum: 100, IELTS: 7.0 Testing waivers SATs are not required for students who have acquired more than 30 undergraduate credits. Padsquad19 Bobak Ha Eri Padsquad19 Key Academic Departments USC School of Letters, Arts and Sciences USC Leventhal School of Accounting USC School of Architecture USC Marshall School of Business USC School of Cinematic Arts Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC Bobak Ha Eri Padsquad19 USC Viterbi School of Engineering USC Davis School of Gerontology USC Gould School of Law Keck School of Medicine of USC USC School of Pharmacy PROGRESSION S MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY KINGS ON CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 13

14 DEGREE YEARS 3 4 Pepperdine PROGRESSION S PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY/ CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Pepperdine is an independent, medium-sized university located on a beautiful 830-acre campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu. While Pepperdine is religiously affiliated, students of all races and faiths are welcomed. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. At a glance Location: Malibu, California Founded: 1937 Student population: 7,700 Type of institution: Private Degree levels: Undergraduate/ Graduate The California State system (CSU) is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. Academic excellence has been achieved by the California State through a distinguished faculty, whose primary responsibility is superior teaching. While each campus in the system has its own unique geographic and curricular character, all offer undergraduate and graduate instruction. At a glance Location: 23 campuses throughout California Founded: 1857 Student population: 427,000 Rankings 54th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) 92nd in global MBA rankings for Graziadio School of Business and Management (Financial Times) 1st in ranking of Most Beautiful Campus (Princeton Review, in 2006 and 2007) 49th rank for The School of Law among the nation s Top 100 law schools (U.S. News & World Report, 2013) Admissions criteria Average GPA: TOEFL Minimum: 80, IELTS: 6.5 Testing waivers SATs are not required for students who have acquired more than 30 undergraduate credits. California State Type of institution: Public Degree levels: Undergraduate/ Graduate Degree courses available The CSU system offers more than 1,800 Bachelor s and Master s degree programs in 357 subject areas. In addition, a limited number of doctoral degrees are offered jointly with the of California and with private institutions in California. The CSU system awards about half of the Bachelor s degrees and a third of the Master s degrees granted in the whole of California. Admissions criteria Varies by campus. Jennifer Williams Brent Hellickson 14

15 POLITICS/ COMPUTER BUSINESS/ SCIENCES AND INTERNATIONAL UNSPECIFIED SCIENCE MANAGEMENT MEDICINE ENGINEERING RELATIONS ART AND DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR USA UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS MORE INFORMATION: KINGSEDUCATION.COM/ ALUMNI DEGREE YEARS 3 4 Dahyun Lee. Now studying at Massachusetts College of Health and Pharmacy Sciences Option 3: Progress to your Dream School Depending on your intended major or academic ability, you may decide to aim for a different university. With Kings, that s no problem. Our dedicated university Progression Advisors on campus will help you find the perfect choice for you. Our support service focuses on: Research Selection Application Decision progression Destinations include: of Southern California (ranked 25) New York (ranked 32) of Rochester (ranked 33) Georgia Institute of Technology (ranked 35) Boston (ranked 42) of Illinois Urbana- Champaign (ranked 42) Northeastern (ranked 42) George Washington (ranked 54) Ohio State (ranked 54) of Washington (ranked 48) Syracuse (ranked 58) Indiana Bloomington (ranked 76) Julia Patskan Now studying at Suffolk Yun Young Lee Now studying at George Washington Yuka Muramoto Now studying at Suffolk Yu Chin Chiang Now studying at Northeastern Nikita Demidov Now studying at CUNY Baruch Shao Kuang Now studying at UMASS Boston MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION S KINGS ON CAMPUS and many more USA Progression See the USA Progression insert for more information Bao Duy Le Now studying at Massachusetts College of Art and Design 15

16 Kings on Campus at Marymount the best of both worlds With Kings based right on campus at Marymount you have the best of both worlds: you will be a full member of the, integrating with American students and taking degree classes with them. But you also have access to the Kings Center whenever you need it and for as long as you need it. If you need presessional preparation we provide a tailored program on campus. Or if you need specialist academic and personal support it s always available to you. Specialist Programs 1. Marymount Undergraduate Preparation Program (UPP) Provides the language and study skills needed for undergraduate study in English. Minimum Entry Level: TOEFL ibt 20 Start Dates: 2015: 5 January, 30 March, 22 June, 14 Sept 2016: 4 January, 28 March, 20 June, 12 Sept Course Length: Varies. Minimum 1 term Minimum Age: High School Completion Program Combines the UPP with online academic subject modules. Minimum Entry Level: TOEFL ibt 61 Start Dates: 2015: 5 January, 30 March, 22 June, 14 Sept 2016: 4 January, 28 March, 20 June, 12 Sept Course Length: 3 months Minimum Age: Test Preparation (SAT) Runs alongside your degree course to provide expert SAT preparation. Specialist Support Academic Guidance Personal Counseling Unique Profile Builder Program YOU Supplementary Online English Language Learning Regular Personal Assessment See the Courses and Support insert for full Personal Care and Support details of our on campus programs and support services. Brochure designed and produced by the Kings Central Marketing Unit. Information correct at publication, 11/2014. Please recycle /14 Kings Education is a Registered Trademark