Academic-Year Certificate Programs (AYCP)
Academic-Year Certificate Programs (AYCP)
Academic-year
Certificate Programs are planned, sequential programs of study in particular
fields of knowledge that have met the standards of academic approval
set by the Academic Senate at UC Riverside.
Academic-year
Certificate Programs:
• Are planned by advisory committees of distinguished professionals and
academics
• Have instructors chosen from the ranks of experienced, well-educated
professionals who have made significant contributions to their fields
• Provide up-to-date information you can use on your current or future
job
• Help you to develop a working knowledge of the day-to-day components
of a profession
• Provide an opportunity to meet and network with professional people with
similar interests.
Duration
The Academic-year Certificate Programs have been developed to be completed
within a 36-week study period, from September to June. The programs are divided
into three sequential quarter
(12-week) sessions:
See our "Schedule & Fees" page.
Classes are held in the evenings at the UC Riverside Extension Center.
Certificate Requirements
Each Academic-year Certificate Program includes a series of courses. Some courses
are required (mandatory) while others are electives. Each course has a corresponding
number of units. The number of units per course varies.
UC Riverside Extension certificates are awarded upon the successful completion
of a minimum number of total units, including both required and elective units.
The minimum number of total units varies according to each certificate program.
International participants must take a minimum of 12 units (to satisfy their
student visa status requirements) but no more than 16 units per quarter.
Language Requirements
Participants must have a minimum TOEFL® score of 523 (paper)/193 (computer),
TOEIC® score of 700 or above, TSE® score of 45 or above and be at the
600 level of UC Riverside Extension’s Intensive English Program or equivalent.
Tuition and extra Costs
See our "Schedule & Fees" page.
Application Deadline
Application deadline is one month before the starting date of the program.
Optional Practical
Training
Upon completion of an Academic-year Certificate Program, you may be eligible
for up to a year of Optional Practical Training (OPT) at an American
company.
Top ten reasons for applying to AYCP
• AYCP students successfully completing all requirements are guaranteed to be finished within a 9-month (36-week) study period.
• AYCP are planned by advisory committees of distinguished professionals and academics.
• AYCP instructors are chosen from the ranks of experienced, well-educated professionals who have made significant contributions in their fields.
• AYCP provide up-to-date information you can use on your current or future job.
• AYCP help you develop a working knowledge of the day-to-day components of a profession.
• Upon successful completion of an AYCP, you may be eligible for up to a year of Optional Practical Training (OPT) at an American company.
• University of California, Riverside, Extension programs have a worldwide reputation for excellence.
• University of California, Riverside, Extension offers a wide range of support services to make your stay a most rewarding one.
• AYCP participants have access to the University of California, Riverside’s academic and sports facilities.
• University of California, Riverside, Extension is located in the heart of Southern California, close to spectacular cultural and recreational attractions. |
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