Program Overview
The English Language and Cultural Experience (ELCE) at California State University Northridge is a Preparation Course programme in Humanities over 19 days, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English Language and Cultural Experience (ELCE) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 19 days
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 1,217 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 1,217 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Language and Cultural Experience (ELCE) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Conversations with native English-speakers
- Visits to university classes
- Participation in campus cultural, social or sports events
- Real-life English practice, such as shopping in local stores, eating at nearby restaurants, or being in the audience during the taping of a television show
- Visits to the Student Recreation Center (SRC)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by a local guardian 25 years of age or older.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,217 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 1,217 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,217 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 1,217 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Northridge directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Northridge
California State University Northridge
United States
California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2010-07-18
- Start Date 2018-07-10
- Language English
- Duration 19 days