International Year One Program SF State
San Francisco State University
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International Year One Program SF State
San Francisco State (SF State) University International Year One Program is located in the city of San Francisco across two campuses. The main campus is just east of Lake Merced, a quiet and picturesque area of the city with acres of parkland for relaxation. SF State Downtown Campus is located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, just minutes from the Embarcadero, Salesforce Tower and financial district.
There are many reasons why SF State is a destination of choice for students. To name a few; it has great ethnic and cultural diversity, it's ranked as Top 20 College nationwide for best location (niche.com). With 21 Pulitzer Prizes, 49 Emmy and 16 Oscar winners and NASA astronauts among our alumni, our students know that with hard work, success can be theirs too.
International Year One offers a mix of credit-bearing SF State courses and non-credit courses designed to boost your English language study skills.
The combination of courses you take depends on your level of English language skills at the outset:
- International Year One for 3 terms
- International Year One for 2 terms
Once International Year One is completed, students can apply directly to their second year of degree study at SF State.
Program content
Living in San Francisco
Learn about the historical, geographic, and environmental, socio-cultural, and political context of the SF Bay Area that draws people to this place.
Writing the First Year: Global Perspectives of Multilingual Speakers Stretch I
The first semester of the stretch version of the First-Year Writing Seminar for multi-lingual students. Focused on developing the academic reading and writing skills necessary for university coursework.
Writing the First Year: Global Perspectives of Multilingual Speakers Stretch II
Students will need to have achieved a C- or better in the first term of this class. The second semester of this class will allow extra time to revisit and practice reading and writing strategies to improve English fluency.
Critical Thinking and the Ethnic Studies Experience
Basic skills involved in understanding, criticizing, and constructing arguments by using materials reflective of experiences of ethnic/racial groups in the U.S.
University Support Classes
The support classess comprises of an Intergrated Skills Course, Immersive Experience, English for Academic Purposes, Academic Success Skills and Academic Support.
Tuition
- 3 Semesters (4.5 entry): $26,100
- 2 Semesters (5.0 entry): $23,300
- 2 Semesters (5.5+ entry): $20,500
Continuing studies
Following successful completion of International Year One at SF State, students can apply directly to second year at San Francisco State University. Students can choose from over 72 different majors for their final degree. Areas of study include:
- Liberal/Creative Arts
- Ethnic Studies
- Science/Engineering
- Health/Social Sciences
- Science & Engineering
- Education
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San Francisco State University
Located in the city of San Francisco across two campuses, San Francisco State University (SF State) is one of the most desirable places to study in America. In a globally influential city that’s also home to some of the world’s...
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