American Studies Online
American Studies Online is a 19-week online course offered by UCLA Extension that is part self-paced, part instructor-led. The course is offered through a customized, media-rich computer- based classroom that participants will access to read lessons, write, share resources, network with one another and collaborate on special projects- all designed to further their understanding of U.S. culture. Topics include U.S. history, arts in the U.S., U.S. liter- ature, career counseling, and optional English language exercises.
Participants who successfully complete the program receive 6 academic units and earn a certificate of completion from UCLA Extension. Participants also will have access to a UCLA Extension transcript if they would like to apply their coursework to a degree program at another college or university.
Enrollment is now open for the UCLA APIA class.
The Spring 2014 course dates are March 31, 2014 – August 11, 2014. Enroll at www.uclaextension.edu/aupairs.
As a reminder, the cost is $500 and au pairs earn 6 credits upon completion of both the online and community-based requirements.