The next APIA Advantage UCLA Extension Class is set to start on March 29. Time is running out to register. There are still spaces available, but you need to act quickly to register.<\/p>\n
American Studies Online is a 19-week media-rich, mostly self-paced online course of study. Designed specifically in cooperation with the American Institute For Foreign Study\u2019s \u201cAu Pair in America\u201d program, UCLA Extension\u2019s course offers successful participants 6 quarter units (4 semester units) and a certificate of completion from UCLA Extension. This class satisfies the whole education requirement for au pairs and half of the requirement for Educare companions. View the brochure here.<\/p>\n
Participants will read lessons, engage in activities, write, share resources, network with one another, and even collaborate on special projects \u2013 all designed to further their understanding of US culture.<\/p>\n
The Community Involvement segment of the program takes the au pairs into face-to-face contact with the community. Au pairs will relate these experiences to their academic coursework in American Studies Online.<\/p>\n
The interdisciplinary course of study will include:
\n\u2022 US History
\n\u2022 Arts in the US
\n\u2022 US literature
\n\u2022 Career counseling
\n\u2022 English language study (optional)
\n\u2022 TOEFL preparation (optional)<\/p>\n
Each group is assigned a \u201cCourse Manager\u201d who acts as an \u201conline concierge\u201d to provide high levels of service to ensure a rewarding and trouble-free educational experience.<\/p>\n
For course descriptions and current schedule, visit http:\/\/www.uclaextension.edu\/aupairs
\nFor further information call (310) 206-6671 or email online@uclaextension.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"