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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.

Admissions Requirements

Program Learning Objectives
Requirements
Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

  1. 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. (SLO1)
  2. Demonstrate developmental oral presentation skills to communicate the main idea, provide supporting reasons, opinions and evidence using clear and accurate pronunciation and grammar. (SLO2)
  3. Apply critical thinking skills by reading and listening to English passages to identify the main idea, supporting details and make conclusions. (SLO3)

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can only be completed through hybrid instructional methodologies.

Curriculum

SemesterUndergraduate PathwayGraduate Pathway
1stESL 402 Reading and Vocabulary IVESL 402 Reading and Vocabulary IV
ESL 403 Writing & Grammar IVESL 403 Writing & Grammar IV
ESL 404 Conversation & Idioms IVESL 404 Conversation & Idioms IV
ESL 405 Critical Thinking Skills IVESL 405 Critical Thinking Skills IV
2ndESL 502 Reading & Vocabulary VESL 502 Reading & Vocabulary V
ESL 503 Writing and Grammar VESL 503 Writing and Grammar V
ESL 504 Conversation & Idioms VESL 504 Conversation & Idioms V
ESL 505 Critical Thinking Skills IIESL 505 Critical Thinking Skills II
3rdESL 601 Advanced English and American CultureESL 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 Requirements

  1. Complete prescribed curriculum.
  2. 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.
  3. Meet the minimum Digital TOEFL ITP score to be accepted to the respective degree program.
  4. 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.

Program Learning Objectives
Requirements
Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

  1. 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)
  2. Demonstrate developmental oral presentation skills to communicate the main idea, provide supporting reasons, opinions and evidence using clear and accurate pronunciation and grammar. (ILO2)
  3. Apply critical thinking skills by reading and listening to English passages to identify the main idea, supporting details and make conclusions. (ILO3)
  4. 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.

Curriculum

Semester 1st
Undergraduate/Graduate Pathway
ESL 402 Reading and Vocabulary IV
ESL 403 Writing & Grammar IV
ESL 404 Conversation & Idioms IV
ESL 405 Critical Thinking Skills IV
Semester 2nd
Undergraduate/Graduate Pathway
ESL 502 Reading & Vocabulary V
ESL 503 Writing and Grammar V
ESL 504 Conversation & Idioms V
ESL 505 Critical Thinking Skills II
Semester 3rd
Undergraduate/Graduate Pathway
ESL 601 Advanced English and American Culture
GED 100 College Success (3)
Undergraduate Pathway
ENG 110 Undergraduate Academic Writing/APA (3)
COM 200 Public Speaking (3)
ENG 100 English Composition (3)
Graduate Pathway
ENG 510 Graduate Academic Writing / APA (3)
Required degree course
Required degree course

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete prescribed curriculum.
  2. 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.
  3. Meet the minimum Digital TOEFL ITP score to be accepted to the respective degree program.
  4. 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

Pathway

Level

Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

TBD

Program Length

  • I achieved my MBA at International American University and was honored to be awarded Student of the Year Award 2020. First of all, choosing IAU was one of the best decisions in my career because it helped me push my boundaries professionally and personally. I came to the USA with a pocket full of dreams to achieve a higher education degree and the goal to learn management, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior concepts.

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    Uuganbayar Batsukh
    MBA 2020 Student

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