American Collegiate, DC, Curriculum and Advising

Curriculum Overview

The American Collegiate program is designed to prepare international students for rigorous academic study and to transfer to a US institution of higher education.

American Collegiate students enroll in both credit bearing and non-credit bearing courses to improve their academic profile, earning approximately 30 general education credits transferable to the second year of an undergraduate degree. Students enroll in elective coursework in the following foundation areas: STEM, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Economics, Social Sciences, and Humanities. The program includes core, major, and elective courses, allowing students to pursue a wide variety of majors after completion of the program.

American Collegiate students may also receive additional developmental English language support, if necessary for successful transfer to competitive US universities. Students will have the opportunity to consult with program advisors throughout their time in the American Collegiate program, as they prepare for transfer to another US university. American Collegiate students are required to complete the Program in consecutive semesters (including summer). Students must comply with full-time enrollment requirements as defined through the International Student and Scholar Services. Course selection and load will be selected in consultation with advising.

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The First Year requires successful completion of at least 24 credits transferable to an undergraduate degree. Students may complete the program in as few as two terms.

Semester 1
SPEX 062: Live, Learn, Grow
ELTA 160: Culture of Higher Education in the US
ETLA 100: Academic Writing
Major or general elective course
Major or general elective course
Math course
Total Credits
Credits
3
3
3
3
4
16
Semester 2
WRT 100: College Writing
SPEX 130: Intercultural Understanding
Select three (3):
Macroeconomics, Macroeconomics, Math course, Major or general elective course
Total Credits
Credits
3
3
10
16

The Extended First Year requires successful completion of at least 24 credits transferable to an undergraduate degree. Students may complete the program in as few as three terms.

Semester 1
SPEX 062: Live, Learn, Grow
ELTA 070: English for Academic Purposes
ETLA 072: Critical Reading Skills
Math course
Total Credits
Credits
4
4
Semester 2
SPEX 130: Intercultural Understanding
ELTA 101: Academic Writing
ELTA 160: Culture of Higher Education in the US
Select two (2):
Laboratory Science, Computer Science, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, open elective course
Total Credits
Credits
3
3
3
7
16
Semester 3
OGIS 062: Live, Learn, Grow
WRTG 100: College Writing
Select four (4):
Laboratory Science ,Computer Science, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Math sequence course, open elective course
Total Credits
Credits
3
14
17

Ready to Apply to American Collegiate?

American Collegiate DC has different tracks specifically designed for aspirational international students. Our admissions team will place you in the appropriate track for your needs. Visit the Transfer Admission page to learn more about:

  • Entry Requirements
  • Typical Costs
  • Important Dates
  • Application instructions

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