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Pathway Programs
A Pathway Program, as defined by the U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) is, “A postsecondary program of study combining credit-bearing and developmental ESL coursework to prepare a student who is unable to meet the English proficiency standards for admission.” IAU’s Undergraduate Pathway and Graduate Pathway program combines English as a Second Language (ESL), college preparatory, and academic course work, which offers international students a path into degree programs at IAU. These programs typically last one academic year, depending on English placement level. Students who complete the Undergraduate Pathway or Graduate Pathway program are able to transition into the appropriate level degree program.
Program Learning Objectives (PLO)
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
- Demonstrate developmental writing skills by using a standard academic organizational pattern: topic sentence with main idea, supporting evidence, analysis, elaboration and concluding sentence using correct grammar and punctuation (ILO1).
- Demonstrate developmental oral presentation skills to communicate the main idea, provide supporting reasons, opinions and evidence using clear and accurate pronunciation and grammar (ILO2).
- Apply critical thinking skills by reading and listening to English passages to identify the main idea, supporting details and make conclusions (ILO3).
- Integrate learning by connecting ideas in the areas of applied English and the degree program are of study (ILO4).
Mode of Instruction
Instruction can only be completed through hybrid instructional methodologies
Admission Requirements
Education: IAU requires evidence of previous education that meets the standard degree program requirements. See educational requirements for the specific degree program.
Information Technology: IAU requires students to possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the appropriate level.
Evidence of English Proficiency: IAU requires students to achieve a minimum score of 400 on the Digital TOEFL ITP or comparable score on other standardized English exams.
Maximum Total Credit Awarded: See program description for specific degree program for Maximum Total Credit Awarded.
Curriculum
| Semester | Undergraduate Pathway | Graduate Pathway |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ESL 402 Reading and Vocabulary IV | ESL 402 Reading and Vocabulary IV |
| ESL 403 Writing & Grammar IV | ESL 403 Writing & Grammar IV | |
| ESL 404 Conversation & Idioms IV | ESL 404 Conversation & Idioms IV | |
| ESL 405 Critical Thinking Skills IV | ESL 405 Critical Thinking Skills IV | |
| 2nd | ESL 502 Reading & Vocabulary V | ESL 502 Reading & Vocabulary V |
| ESL 503 Writing and Grammar V | ESL 503 Writing and Grammar V | |
| ESL 504 Conversation & Idioms V | ESL 504 Conversation & Idioms V | |
| ESL 505 Critical Thinking Skills II | ESL 505 Critical Thinking Skills II | |
| 3rd | ESL 601 Advanced English and American Culture | ESL 601 Advanced English and American Culture |
| GED 100 College Success (3) | GED 100 College Success (3) | |
| ENG 110 Undergraduate Academic Writing/APA (3) | ENG 510 Graduate Academic Writing / APA (3) | |
| COM 200 Public Speaking (3) | Required degree course | |
| ENG 100 English Composition (3) | Required degree course |
For the course descriptions, click here.
Graduation Requirement
- Complete prescribed curriculum.
- Complete all required coursework with PASS or a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0/3.0 on a 4.0 scale, for undergraduate/graduate pathway, respectively.
- Meet the minimum Digital TOEFL ITP score to be accepted to the respective degree program.
- F-1 students must maintain lawful status.
IAU’s ESL programs do not prepare graduates for a specific occupation or employment and do not provide formal career planning services. However, earning a certificate of completion or recognition from an accredited English language school like IAU could help students in the job market. When writing a resume, students should definitely include any certificate(s) or award(s) earned while studying at IAU. It will show the accomplishments, and they will give the prospective employer a sense of the attained English proficiency level. If students complete IAU’s Business English program, the resume will look even more impressive to employers who need someone to perform business or business-related tasks in English.
Quality and Cost Effective
Instruction Methods
Hybrid/Online
Campus
San Diego
Level
Pathway