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Harvard Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL) (Get Smarter Creative)
FinTech Online Short Course
- Cambridge, USA
Course
Part time
6 weeks
Distance Learning
English
Understand how FinTech has become the ally that can help financial services streamline the process and adapt to changes. The Harvard VPAL FinTech online short course explores how FinTech is changing and creating new financial services opportunities. As you progress on the six-week course, you’ll gain the necessary skills to evaluate the key players who are driving innovation, analyze the impact that FinTech will have on financial ecosystems, and understand how the industry has created the need for regulatory frameworks.


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Yale School of Management
Digital Marketing: A Strategic Perspective Online Short Course
- New Haven, USA
Course
Part time
8 weeks
Distance Learning
English
Discover strategies, tools, and best practices to deliver organizational value through integrated digital marketing.


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Berkeley City College
Associate in American Sign Language Degree
- Berkeley, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Berkeley City College’s ASL Program enables students to acquire the communicative competence in ASL and the cultural sensitivity needed to interact successfully with members of the American Deaf community. American Sign Language (ASL) is the fourth most used language in the United States. It is the major language that the American Deaf population uses.


California State University, Dominguez Hills
Study Abroad America
- Carson, USA
Course
Full time
On-Campus
English
The American Language and Culture Program runs this program, where international students can study at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) in South Los Angeles, California.


University of Southern Indiana
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Intensive English Program
- Evansville, USA
Course
Full time
8 weeks
On-Campus
English
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Welcome to University of Southern Indiana's (USI) Intensive English Program (IEP)! We are happy to help you with any questions and have you here in the heartland of America!
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Boston University Summer programs
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Introduction to Comparative Politics Summer Courses
- Boston, USA
Summer Course
Full time
6 weeks
On-Campus
English
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Undergraduate core course. Examines different patterns of political development and contemporary politics in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Introduces the comparative method in political science and competing theories of political development and political change.


Cañada College
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Associate Degree in Latin American and Latino/a Studies
- Redwood City, USA
Associate Degree
English
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Latin American and Latino/a Studies is an interdisciplinary program that combines courses from multiple academic departments to give students a broad understanding of historical, social, and cultural aspects of Latin America and Latino/a communities.


Cañada College
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Certificate in Latin American And Latino/a Studies
- Redwood City, USA
Certificate
English
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Latin American and Latino/a Studies is an interdisciplinary program that combines courses from multiple academic departments to give students a broad understanding of historical, social, and cultural aspects of Latin America and Latino/a communities.


University of California, Davis
Global Study Program
- Davis, USA
Summer Course
Full time
11 weeks
On-Campus
English
The Global Study Program (GSP) allows international students from select universities to enroll in regular courses in a wide variety of fields at UC Davis. Last year, nearly 300 students from Asia, Europe and South America participated in the program.


Methodist University Online
Post-Baccalaureate Residency Licensure Certificate
- Online USA
Certificate
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
Methodist University's 18–22 credit, online Post-Baccalaureate Residency Licensure Certificate is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree and wish to enter the field of K-12 teaching in North Carolina. Upon completion of the program, students will have completed all required licensure exams and will be eligible to apply for a North Carolina Teaching License in one of seven concentration areas.


Methodist University Online
Graduate Nursing Education Certificate
- Online USA
Certificate
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
Expand your nursing skills and prepare to teach in a variety of health care and academic settings, depending on your degree level. Methodist University's online Graduate Nursing Education Certificate can be completed in one year. This program meets the requirements for nursing faculty in North Carolina as regulated by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Upon program completion, students who have a master's degree can pursue nurse educator certification through the National League for Nursing.


Riverside City College
Associate Degrees for Transfer in Administration of Justice
- Riverside, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Administration of Justice is the beginning coursework leading toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. With the Administration of Justice degree, you will study criminal justice theory, including an examination of the constitutional rights, and the application and practice of the theory within the criminal justice system in America. With certificates in Crime Scene Investigation and Corrections, you will have more focused study in specializations within law enforcement, probation, and corrections.


St Cloud State University
Intensive English Center
- St. Cloud, USA
- Plymouth, USA
Course
Full time
1 semester
On-Campus
English
In our intensive English program, you can experience life in the US and study academic English to prepare for your university degree or future career. We offer high beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of instruction with 18-20 hours of class per week. You will share classes with students from all over the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South & Latin America, and the United States. We welcome all students, international and domestic.


University of Miami
Intensive English Program
- Coral Gables, USA
Certificate
Full time, Part time
2 months
On-Campus
English
For 70 years, the Intensive English Program at the University of Miami (IEP) has immersed students in American culture while preparing them for academic success through quality English-language instruction. The IEP is accredited by the CEA - Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. The IEP is a member of the UCIEP, English USA and the Florida Consortium of IEPs.


College of Alameda
Associate Degree in Mexican/Latin American Studies
- Alameda, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
Mexico/Latin American/Latinx Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the diverse histories and cultures of the Americas. A degree in this rich field will open opportunities for you in the United States and abroad. The continuing importance of Latin America for the United States and the growing Latina/o population in the Bay Area creates a number of opportunities for students to work in government, business, teaching, community organizing, law, and a host of other related fields.


Edmonds College
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Associate of Technical Arts in Culinary Arts
- Lynnwood, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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Located just north of Seattle, the Edmonds Community College Culinary Arts program is a full-time program that provides hands-on training and skills to begin work, or refine your skills, in the restaurant industry. The program’s curriculum is built around running a restaurant on campus, The College Cafe. Students participate in each station in the restaurant learning classical cooking techniques, its modern application, and global cuisines. Students also have classroom-based coursework that explores cooking methodology, managing restaurants, and culinary aspects of agriculture, health and nutrition.


Edmonds College
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Associate of Applied Science in Baking and Pastry Arts
- Lynnwood, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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Located just north of Seattle, the Baking and Pastry Arts program at Edmonds College prepares students for a career in the baking industry. Students can choose to earn a one-year Baking Certificate or a two-year Associate of Technical Arts (ATA) Baking Degree. Students will learn important foundational skills, such as entremet, specialty cakes, plated desserts, tarts, petit fours, French pastries, artisan bread, and viennoiserie. In addition to fulfilling the role of the purchaser, bakery manager, and sous chef, degree students will also create chocolates, confectionery, a wedding cake and an edible showpiece.


Riverside City College
Associate Degrees for Transfer in Spanish
- Riverside, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Associate of Arts in Spanish for Transfer provides transfer majors with a strong foundation not only in the four basic language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing) but also in the civilization and cultures of Spain and Latin America. The degree emphasizes the acquisition of communicative competence and the development of intercultural awareness, appreciation, and understanding. Completion of the Spanish: Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower-division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU)or the University of California (UC). For the transfer to a UC, please consult with a counselor for additional courses that may be needed. The Spanish program map below includes all of your major coursework and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements.
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Preparatory degree programs in the USA are designed to provide a strong foundation for further academic pursuits, enabling students to build essential skills and knowledge. These programs emphasize a comprehensive approach to learning, integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications.
Through coursework that encourages critical thinking and analytical skills, students engage deeply with fundamental principles. The learning environment fosters independence and curiosity, allowing students to strengthen their adaptability as they explore new ideas. Typically, these programs include an array of subjects aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary awareness, essential for future studies or career opportunities.
Graduates of preparatory programs often find they are well-prepared for a range of paths, whether they choose to continue their education or enter the workforce. The skills developed in these programs are valued globally, contributing to success in various fields and industries. As you embark on this foundation, the diverse academic culture in the USA provides not just knowledge but also a broad perspective that enhances long-term growth.