Kings University Abroad Program brochure

UNIVERSITY ABROAD PROGRAM NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY

University Abroad Program

USA

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The Kings Advantage Kings Education is a leading provider of international education programs in the USA and UK. We have been exceeding the expectations of international students for nearly 60 years.

We deliver a range of high quality university and English language programs ; each year we welcome students from over 80 countries around the world.

Our unique partnerships with American universities provide our international students with the best possible campus experience.

We are on campus with you Through our unique approach, you will have the best of both worlds. For either one or two semesters, you will enjoy a fully immersive US campus experience.

Plus, whenever you need extra advice or support as an international student, the Kings Education Center on campus is always there to help — whenever you need us, for as long as you need us.

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Rider University

The Kings Center at Rider University

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Concordia College

The Kings Center at Concordia College

Through the On Campus Plus University Abroad Program, you will take part in all aspects of American university life — attending classes and lectures; joining clubs and societies; participating in sports, and socializing with your new friends.

You will take classes right alongside American students and will follow the same curriculum as them. Classes are much smaller than at typical community colleges, with 12 – 17 per class on average.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in English, make new American friends and absorb American campus culture.

3. Your options — choose your location and subjects

4. Your outcome — gain valuable Academic Credits

We offer two university locations in some of the most popular destinations for international study — New York, and just outside Princeton, in New Jersey. You can choose from a huge variety of academic subjects which vary by location.

Studying on an American campus is not just a fantastic, life-changing experience. You will also be able to gain Academic Credits which could be useful for your curriculum or future study.

You can even use these credits to transfer to another university if you decide to complete your degree in the USA.

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2. Your classmates — study with American students

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1. Your experience — play a full part in campus life

See pages 11 – 13 for full details of what is available at your chosen campus.

We are always on campus to offer you as much — or as little — support as you need. Our team of dedicated counselors and support staff are experts in the needs of international students. If you need any help or advice as you transition to a new culture and learning environment, we’re right here for you.

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5. Your support team — we are on campus with you, whenever you need us

Regular Personal Assessment Academic Guidance YOU

Personal Care and Support

Unique “Profile Builder” Program Additional English Language Training

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American campus life

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Living and learning on an American campus can be a life-changing experience. You will meet new friends, develop new interests and experience a fresh new way of learning.

In short, you’ll broaden your horizons while developing both personally and academically.

The American university system The American university system is justly regarded as one of the best in the world.

Accommodation on campus Whichever university you choose, you will live in a university residence with easy access to all learning, sports and social facilities. Nearly all American universities have twin rooms with shared bathrooms and common rooms. A Residential Advisor will live in the residence and is there to help with any issues. There are usually separate floors or blocks for male and female students.

Arts and culture Campus life often also includes performances of drama, music or dance.

There are often regular debates which provide the opportunity to listen to and discuss different ideas. This can be a great way of developing expertise in English and engaging with American life and culture.

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Student clubs and societies University clubs and societies provide a great opportunity to make new American friends and to share an interest with like-minded people. Some clubs and societies are just social, others are focused on cultural or academic topics, or the arts.

We encourage you to take a full and active part.

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Sports Sport is often very important at American universities. Elite sports are played by the main university teams but players of any standard can also take part in American football, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, swimming and lots of other sports on campus. There are also general fitness facilities at every campus.

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The academic year normally runs for nine months, with two semesters per year. The fall semester runs from August/September to December and the spring semester from January to May/June. All the universities in this brochure are Liberal Arts Universities.

This means they offer a broad range of subjects in the first two years.

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Located across two campuses in New Jersey, one in the town of Lawrenceville and the other in world-famous Princeton, Rider University offers students easy access to the vibrant hubs of New York City and Philadelphia. A private, coeducational university which dates back to 1865, Rider offers more than 70 degree programs in business, education, liberal arts and sciences, and fine arts, music and performing arts.

Rider University, Princeton campus

A typical twin room on the Lawrenceville campus

Rider University, Lawrenceville campus

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Key facts

Academic entry requirements: Completed Senior High School and a minimum GPA of 2.5 (3.0 for sciences) English entry requirements: TOEFL iBT 79 (15 section minimum) / IELTS 6.0 (5.5 section minimum) or equivalent.

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Start dates August or January Course length: 1 or 2 semesters Class size range: 12 on average Minimum age: 17

Accommodation

Sport and leisure Academic clubs, campus media, special interest groups, club sports, intramural sports, fitness, outdoor recreation, special events such as sports tournaments and game shows, music and dance groups, local activities and much more!

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On the Lawrenceville campus there are 13 residence halls. Living on campus with first year students offers you both the personal freedom and the responsibility of being part of a community. It is the best way to make friends and is a safe way to spend this period of your life in the USA — classes, sports, clubs and the Kings Center advisors are within a few minutes walk.

Facilities at Rider Science and technology center Music center

Indoor swimming pool Library Fine arts center Student recreation center

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Wide range of sports facilities, including sports hall and gymnasium, softball and baseball field, track, tennis courts, soccer and hockey field

On-campus cafeteria

There are excellent sports facilities on the Lawrenceville campus

See page 11 for details of academic programs.

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Founded in 1881, Concordia College is a small, diverse college located 30 minutes by train from Manhattan.

Concordia’s beautiful, 33-acre residential campus is set in the tranquil, affluent village of Bronxville. The century-old campus features nearly 30 buildings, including original “College Gothic” structures designed by the architect who designed Ellis Island.

Main entrance to Concordia College

A typical twin room on campus

Central Manhattan is just 30 minutes from the campus by train

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Key facts

Academic entry requirements: Completed Senior High School, minimum GPA of 2.5 English entry requirements: TOEFL iBT 74 (minimum sub-scores of 16)/ IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent (minimum of 6.0 on Listening/ Reading, 5.5 on Writing/ Speaking)

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Start dates August or January Course length: 1 or 2 semesters Class size range: 13 on average Minimum age: 17

Accommodation Concordia has four residence halls on campus. They are safe and secure, with Resident Assistants always on hand to provide support and details on student activites and campus issues.

Academic clubs, special interest groups, club sports, intramural sports ( soccer, European handball, floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, softball, baseball, and flag football), outdoor recreation, special events such as sports tournaments and game shows, choirs, music and dance groups, local activities, New York City excursions and much more!

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Sport and leisure

Facilities Technology- enhanced classrooms Auditorium and performing arts department

Library Science laboratories Music teaching studios A wide range of sports facilities, including full-size gymnasium, sports training center, squash courts, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, baseball & softball field, soccer fields

The well-stocked library and private study area at Concordia is at the heart of the campus

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Computer teaching room, Information Technology department

See pages 12 – 13 for details of academic programs.

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Academic Programs

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As a student on the University Abroad Program you will take classes right alongside American students and will follow the same curriculum as them. You will be able to gain Academic Credits which could be useful for your curriculum or future study. You can even use these credits to transfer to another university if you decide to complete your degree in the USA. There are a huge number of subjects available, which vary by location. Sample options at each college are shown on the following pages.

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You can choose a minimum of 12 – 15 credits (3 to 5 subjects) each semester from more than 60 undergraduate programs and 300 courses. Example subjects: Fine and Performing Arts (Audition may be required) Chapel Choir (1 credit) Symphonic Choir (1 credit) Music Theory (3 credits) Modern/Pilates (1 credit) Survey of Dance History (3 credits) A pplied Music — Organ (1 credit), Piano, Voice (1 or 2 credits) A rts Marketing and Communication (3 credits)

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Education Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) Speech Communication (3 credits) Child Development (3 credits) Contexts of Schooling (3 credits) D evelopmental Educational Psychology (3 credits)

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1. Other subject streams may be available.

2. Courses such as Expository Writing, College Seminar, Analytical Reasoning and Composition may be compulsory.

3. Some courses may have pre-requisites.

4. C ourses listed may not be offered every semester.

Spring Semester

Course

Credits

Course

Credits

CMP 120: Expository Writing

3

CMP 125: Research Writing

3

MSD 200: Statistical Methods I

3

MTH 210: Calculus I

3

ECO 200: Macroeconomics

3

ECO 201: Microeconomics

3

ACC 210: Intro to Accounting

3

CIS 185: Info Systems Essentials

3

MGT 201: Foundations of Management & Organizational Behavior

3

MKT 200: Marketing Principles

3

Humanities Elective*

3

Science Elective*

3–4

Communication and Media Sample Course Schedules Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course

Credits

Course

Credits

CMP 120: Expository Writing

3

CMP 125: Research Writing

3

MSD 200: Statistical Methods I

3

COM 107: Writing for the Media

3

COM105: Communication Culture & Media

3

COM 201: Communications Theory

3

COM 131: Fundamentals of Video Production

3

COM 230: Radio & TV Communication

3

Science Elective*

3–4

Humanities Elective*

3

Free Elective*

3

Free Elective* Engineering Sample Course Schedules Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course

Credits

Course

Credits

CMP 120: Expository Writing

3

CMP 125: Research Writing

3

MTH 210: Calculus I

3

MTH 211: Calculus II

4

ISM 100: Intro to Integrated Sciences and Math

4

CHE 120+121: Principles of Chemistry + Lab

4

CHE 118: Exploration of Chemical Principles

4

PHY 200: General Physics I +Lab

4

PHY 105: Matter, Force and Energy

3

PHY 231: Theory of Physics I

3

Arts or Humanities Elective*

3

Social Science Elective*

3

General Science Sample Course Schedules Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course

Credits

Course

Credits

CMP 120: Expository Writing

3

CMP 125: Research Writing

3

MTH 210: Calculus I

3

MTH 211: Calculus II

4

ISM 100: Intro to Integrated Sciences and Math

4

4

CHE 118: Exploration of Chemical Principles

4

BIO 116: Principles of Biology II w/Lab OR CHE 120+121: Principles of Chemistry + Lab

3

PHY 200: General Physics I +Lab

4

PHY 105: Matter, Force and Energy

Arts or Humanities Elective*

3

Social Science Elective*

3

*If there is room in your schedule

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Pre-Engineering Element of Finite Mathematics (3 credits) Q uantitative Analysis and Statistical Methods (4 credits) Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits) Calculus I, II (4 credits) General Physics I, II (4 credits)

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Business Administration Introduction to Accounting (3 credits) Marketing Principles (3 credits) Q uantitative Methods for Business (3 credits) U nderstanding Global Relations (3 credits) C ommunication, Culture and Media (3 credits)

Business Sample Course Schedules

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AT RIDER

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AT CONCORDIA You can choose a minimum of 12 – 15 credits (3 to 5 subjects) each semester from one of Concordia’s dynamic, interdisciplinary programs of study.

Example subjects: Liberal Arts Studies First Year Seminar (3 credits) Writing Lab (1 credit) Elements of Sociology (3 credits) General Psychology (3 credits) A History of World Civilizations (3 credits)

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Business Business Communication (3 credits) Principles of Management (3 credits) Principles of Marketing (3 credits) International Business (3 credits) Management of Information Systems (3 credits) Social Sciences Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits) General Psychology (3 credits) Urban Sociology (3 credits) Social Deviance (3 credits) Social Class in Changing Society (3 credits) Developmental Psychology (3 credits)

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Digital Media Introduction to New Media (3 credits) Documentary Production (3 credits) Drawing and Painting I (3 credits) Digital Filmmaking (3 credits) Aesthetics of Photography (3 credits)

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Science General Chemistry I (3 credits) Biology I (4 credits) Heredity and Society (3 credits) Food and Nutrition (3 credits) Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 credits)

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1. Other subject streams may be available.

2. Courses such as Expository Writing, College Seminar, Analytical Reasoning and Composition may be compulsory.

3. Some courses may have pre-requisites.

4. Courses listed may not be offered every semester.

Art and Design Sample Course Schedules Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course

Credits

Course

Credits

COM 100: Using language to Inform

3

COM 101: Using Language to Influence

3

COM 100L: Writing Lab

1

COM 110: Information Literacy

1

FYS100: First Year Seminar

3

3

ART 122: World Art

3

MAT 121: Intro to Probability & Statistics

ART 103: Intro to Drawing and Painting

3

ART 203: Drawing and Painting II

3

NMC 214: Intro to Digital Photography

3

NMC 232: Intro to New Media

3 3

PED 103: Fitness and Wellness*

2

HUM100: Aesthetics: Living with the Arts

Business Sample Course Schedules Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course

Credits

Course

Credits

COM 100: Using language to Inform

3

COM 101: Using Language to Influence

3

COM 100L: Writing Lab

1

COM 110: Information Literacy

1

FYS100: First Year Seminar

3

MAT 234: Calculus I

3

MAT 121: Introduction to Probability & Statistics

3

ECO 263: Microeconomics

3 3

ECO 264: Macroeconomics

3

BUS 231: Business Communications

BUS 234: Principles of Management

3

ACC 223: Financial Accounting

3

SCI 100: Science in Context*

3

PED 103: Fitness & Wellness*

2

Engineering Sample Course Schedules Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course

Credits

Course

Credits

COM 100: Using language to Inform

3

COM 101: Using Language to Influence

3

COM 100L: Writing Lab

1

COM 110: Information Literacy

1

FYS100: First Year Seminar

3

MAT 235: Calculus II

4

MAT 234: Calculus I

3

4

SCI 100: Science in Context

3

CHM 201: General Inorganic Chemistry PHY 231: Theory of Physics I

3

Open Elective*

3

CHM 171: Elements of Inorganic, 3 Organic and Biochemistry PED 103: Fitness & Wellness*

2

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course

Credits

Course

Credits

COM 100: Using language to Inform

3

COM 101: Using Language to Influence

3

COM 100L: Writing Lab

1

COM 110: Information Literacy

1

BUS 231: Business Communications

3

COM 234: Public Speaking

3 3

BUS 242: Principles of Marketing 3

BUS 331: Advanced Business Communications

NMC 232: Intro to New Media

3

BUS 437: Business Ethics

3

NMC 341: Real World: Business of New Media

3

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Advertising for Communications and Journalism Sample Course Schedules

Economics Sample Course Schedules Fall Semester

Spring Semester Credits

Course

Credits

COM 100: Using language to Inform

3

COM 101: Using Language to Influence

3

COM 100L: Writing Lab

1

COM 110: Information Literacy

1

MAT 121: Introduction to Probability & Statistics

3

MAT 234: Calculus I

3

ECO 263: Microeconomics

3

ECO 264: Macroeconomics

3

3

ECO 361: Managerial Economics 3

BUS 231: Business Communications

BUS 281: Business Law I

ECO 366: Money and Banking

3

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*If there is room in your schedule

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We help you maximize your student profile ...

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With Kings you’ll have the best of both worlds.

The excitement of being a student on an American campus. And the support of a friendly Kings team who are here to make you feel happy and at home. The Kings Center on campus is where you can get all the help and advice you need.

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Our rigorous support program is designed to ensure you quickly settle in to American college life. It will also maximize your potential in everything from English, study skills and extracurricular experience.

2 Academic Guidance

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Advice on writing a great Personal Statement or Resume (curriculum vitae)

Developing interview skills and techniques

Advice with community and volunteering activities

Developing personal and communication skills, including presentation practice

...we’ll ensure you are always on-track academically…

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Guidance from your personal Academic Advisor

Up to 10 hours per week of guided private study

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Regular seminars

Guidance on writing skills, editing and proofreading documents

Regular workshops

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...and we’re here to ensure your experience is a happy one.

3 Personal Care and Support

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Specialist care from a dedicated Advising Center

Support with any housing issues

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Helping you adapt to the US higher education system and culture

If you need additional English development before your semester, we can help.

4 Pre-sessional English

If you are not yet at the language level required for direct entry onto the University Abroad Program you need not worry. Kings offers a range of English programs designed to give you the language skills you need to succeed on your American learning adventure.

We offer programs right on campus at Rider and Concordia.

Undergraduate Preparation Program A specialist program which combines English development with study skills and TOEFL preparation.

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Intensive General English A course of 28 lessons per week which combines General English development with a range of Special Interest Groups.

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TOEFL Preparation A specialist course which focuses on developing skills across all aspects of the TOEFL exam.

See kingseducation.com for full details of all these courses.

We have made the application process as simple and straightforward as possible. Whichever university you choose, you can apply with a single Kings Application Form.

1. The agent or student submits the following to Kings USA Admissions à A completed Kings Application Form à Application Fee payment à Certified academic transcripts à Graduation certificate à Proof of English language level 2. If the student has a certified score of at least: TOEFL iBT 79 for Rider University TOEFL iBT 74 for Concordia College The agent or student also submits: à Letter of recommendation (Concordia only) à Personal statement

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3. Kings USA Admissions sends a confirmation of receipt and forwards the application documents to the chosen University.

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The agent or student accepts the offer and pays a deposit directly to Kings USA Admissions. Once the deposit and reservation agreement are received, Kings USA Admissions requests proof of funds/ sponsorship information.

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Once the funds are either proven or paid, the chosen University issues an I-20 and sends it directly to the agent or student.

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If the application is successful, a Letter of Admission (LOA) will be issued by the chosen University and will be sent to the agent or student by Kings USA Admissions.

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Upon acceptance, students will be required to submit copies of the above documents, including supplemental forms.

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4 weeks before the program start date the agent or student pays the balance of first semester (less deposit) to Kings USA Admissions.

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To see guidelines for average local grades needed for entry to either Concordia College or Rider University, based on our GPA requirements, please visit kingseducation.com/US-grade-requirements-by-country

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