International Summer Program (ISP)
USA Online, USA
DURATION
2 up to 8 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 1,200 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Tuition: 2.5 & 3-unit courses | For the list of tuition fees, refer to the tuition fee field
Introduction
UCI DCE International Summer Program allows motivated domestic and international students over the age of 18 to meet and study at a Top 10 public university in small classes focused on Project- and Skill- Skill-based learning. Students enroll in 1-3 concurrent courses throughout 2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-week sessions. Multiple program intakes and flexible schedules allow for culturally diverse classrooms while individual course prerequisites ensure an appropriate level of instruction for all students.
Program Benefits
- Enhance your resume or university applications by taking undergraduate-level courses taught by UCI faculty or field experts.
- Get involved with project-based learning in some of UCIโs strongest fields of study: computer science, engineering, business, humanities, and more.
- Develop academic writing, critical thinking, presentation, and career-ready skills
- Learn about UCI and how to enhance your academic and professional
Course Schedule
Courses that are offered multiple times will not repeat the curriculum, allowing students to continue a course, such as Speaking & Listening, for up to 8 weeks. Various site visits (e.g. campus labs, facilities, and academic departments), guest lectures, and cultural activities will be offered each two-week session to all students at no additional cost to students.
Admissions
Curriculum
Course Descriptions
International students must take either Speaking & Listening or Academic Writing Composition. All other courses are optional.
Required Courses
(International students MUST take one)
| Course Title | Unit/Hours | Pre-requisite |
| Advanced Writing Composition** | 2 units / 20 hours | iBT TOEFL 60 or equivalent |
| Speaking & Listening (ESL) โ Levels A-E** | 1.5 units / 3.5 hours | none |
Optional Courses
| Course Title | Units/Hours | Prerequisite |
| American Culture (ESL) โ Levels A-E** | 1.5 units /13.5 hours | none |
| Business Communication** | 1.5 units /13.5 hours | iBT TOEFL 60 or equivalent |
| ESL for Pharmacy & Biology** | 1.5 units /13.5 hours | none |
| International Finance, Trade, and Supply Chain* | 2 units /20 hours | iBT TOEFL 60 or equivalent |
| Intro to Analyzing Data | 1.5 units /15 hours | iBT TOEFL 60 or equivalent |
| Intro to Machine Learning & AI* | 3 units /30 hours | I&C SCI X426.59 Intermediate Python or equivalent experience; iBT TOEFL 60 or equivalent |
| Intro to U.S. Law: Contracts* | 2.5 units /24 hours | Prior coursework in law; iBT TOEFL 60 or equivalent |
| JavaScript Programming* | 1.5 units /15 hours | Basic HTML knowledge; iBT TOEFL 60 or equivalent |
| Leadership & Project Management | 1 unit /10 hours | iBT TOEFL 60 or equivalent |
* 400-level course. Requires F-1 visa for non-immigrant students.
** Academic English course. Requires F-1 visa if non-immigrant students enroll in 18 or more hours per week.
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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