Description : Pre-Masters in Marymount California University

University Pathways Graduate Preparation Program

This course is intended for foreign students who want to get a bachelor's degree in one of the American or English universities, but they do not have a high level of English. Experienced teachers work with the students, who will be able to prepare them for university intensive studies, to improve language and academic skills, to prepare for the TOEFL exam.

• The beginning of the program: January 3, March 27, June 19, September 11
• Duration of studying: 1-6 semesters (usually 2 semesters and summer session)
• Class size: up to 15 people
• Intensity of studying: 25 hours of classes and 15 hours of independent work every week
• Minimum requirements for admission: any level of English, age from 21 years.

In the learning process all basic language skills are improved: reading, listening, writing and speaking, vocabulary is expanding, phonetics and vocabulary are being studied. Students begin to really think in English, to communicate freely in any situation, to quickly adapt to the new cultural environment and the academic system of the United States.

For an additional fee, the curriculum may include academic sessions for the passing of GMAT or GRE tests.

You can see the cost of living, other expenses and necessary surcharges in the basic information about the university.

On Campus Plus

• Beginning of the program: 9 January
• Duration of study: 2 semesters (academic year)
• Class size: up to 20 people
• Minimum requirements for admission: the level of English - TOEFL iBT from 69 or IELTS from 6.0 (not less than 5.5 in each block)
• Age of students: from 17 years.

The entrant must complete the basic course of secondary school (senior classes, ideally the High School program) with a minimum GPA score of 2.5 (not lower).

This program is the fastest and easiest, most effective and reliable way to American universities, especially for international students. After completing a two-year course at Marymount, you will be able (if successful) to enroll in 3-4 bachelor's programs at the selected university: thus obtaining a degree in the US will take no more time than the "classical" entry. Only in California there are more than 300 colleges and universities, many of which support this program in multiple directions.

High School Completion Program

• Beginning of the program: 9 January
• Duration of study: 1 semester (3 months)
• Class size: up to 12 people
• Intensity of studying: 25 hours of classes and 10 hours of independent work every week
• Minimum requirements for admission: the level of English from TOEFL iBT 61 and above
• The age of students: from 16 years;

The applicant must complete at least 1 year of high school in his native country.

The program allows students from anywhere in the world (age 16 years old) to pass the high school program and start their way to a degree in the American university. In general, the course is based on the framework of the Undergraduate Preparation Program, but includes more academic modules. In the process of studying, students earn educational credits, which give an advantage in the subsequent admission and transfer to another educational institution. By main subjects, you can earn up to 16.5 credits (most items are valued at 1 unit):

• Course Orientation (0,5 units)
• Human relationships and communication skills
• Reading Skills
• Basic English
• General Mathematics
• Fitness, sports and a balanced diet
• American History
• Everyday English, its practical application
• Mathematics
• Earth sciences
• Social Studies
• Writing Skills
• Biology
• Mathematics: Level II
• The World History
• Physics
• Literature.

Additional, optional subjects can help to earn up to 5 credits:

• Music
• Psychology
• Art
• Economy
• Chemistry
• ICT (information and computer technologies)
• Spanish
• Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry
• American literature.

You can see the cost of living, other expenses and necessary surcharges in the basic information about the university.

• The beginning of the program: January 9, March 20, June 12, August 28
• Duration of studying: 1-6 semesters (usually 2 semesters and summer session)
• Class size: up to 15 people
• Intensity of studying: 25 hours of classes and 15 hours of independent work every week
• Minimum requirements for admission: any level of English; completed high school.
• Age of students: from 16 years.

A special program is designed for effective preparation for undergraduate students at US universities. This course develops intellectual and linguistic abilities and skills, provides an opportunity to obtain valuable academic skills necessary for American universities. The minimum duration of studying is 1 semester, the full duration of the program depends on the initial level of student preparation, its academic needs and requests. In the process of teaching, students work in small groups (so that the teacher can give each individual the right amount of individual attention). Regular reports and intermediate examinations are provided - they help to see strengths and weaknesses, to strengthen studying in this or that sphere, to optimize the educational process. Interesting and useful seminars are held on various profile topics:

• Research using scientific databases
• Citing the MLA
• Cultural excursions and trips
• Effective work with library sources
• Time management
• Social activity, volunteering
• Leadership Skills and Skills
• Orthography and Phonetics
• Rules for writing official letters, "electronic etiquette"
• Organizational abilities
• Ways to avoid procrastination, reasonable time management.

You can see the cost of living, other expenses and necessary surcharges in the basic information about the university.

University Pathways: University Abroad Program

• Beginning of the program: August to January
• Duration of study: 1-2 semesters
• Class size: 12-14 people
• Minimum requirements for admission: the level of English - TOEFL iBT from 69 or IELTS from 6.0 (not less than 5.5 in each block), age from 17 years. The entrant must complete the basic course of secondary school (senior classes, ideally the High School program) with a minimum GPA score of 2.5 (not lower).

This program is a great opportunity to receive an unforgettable and valuable experience, having studied 1-2 semesters at the American University. Feel yourself a part of the US student brotherhood! The course actively develops the necessary academic and language skills, raises the level of the English language, knowledge of basic academic subjects. In their free time, students, along with American students, will visit various clubs, sections and communities, participate in cognitive and entertaining activities as a word, feel the real life of the American university campus.

A great advantage of the course is the opportunity to earn educational credits, which can be used for future admission to the desired profession, for transfer from a university to another university. Each semester a student can choose 3-5 priority subjects for him, each of which can earn 12-15 credits:

1) Business

• Introduction to Business
• Management and management
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Prospects for global development

2) Media

• Digital Photography
• Drawing (graphic design)
• Introduction to the methodology of art
• Website Design
• History of TV and Radio Broadcasting.

3) Psychology

• Ethics
• General psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Psychobiology
• "The art of being a man"

4) Arts and Humanities

• Introduction to Philosophy
• World religions
• Musical Art of America
• Modern problems of society
• Introduction to Sociology
• Introduction to the methodology of art.

You can see the cost of living, other expenses and necessary surcharges in the basic information about the university.