Baruch
College is a senior college of The City
University of New York. An internationally recognized
educational institution with a proven record of success,
Baruch serves more than 15 000 undergraduate and graduate
students. Among the College's many advantages are
its prime location in the heart of New York, convenient
to public transportation and cultural activities,
and its award-winning state-of-the-art library and
multimedia computer facilities. The English Language
Program is housed in the Division of Continuing Studies,
which serves 10 000 students each year in non-degree
programs in business, finance, computers, paralegal
studies, real estate, office skills and languages.
The Teaching
Method used in the English Language Program
is the Rassias Method, ® which makes the learning
process an engaging experience. Interactive, dramatic
teaching techniques and rhythmic drills help students
learn English better and more quickly than other approaches.
The method emphasizes all language skills, include
listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing
with special emphasis on oral proficiency.
The English
Language Program offered by Baruch's Division
of Continuing Studies provides practical communication
skills for academic and professional success. Classes
are taught by dedicated professionals, and student
receive more individual attention because class size
is small, with an average of 15 students per section
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Three 10-week terms and one 7-week term are
held each year. Students can attend on either
a full-or-part-time basis; however, those students
holding F-1 visas must attend full-time at least
3 consecutive terms of the 4 terms each year
in order to maintain full-time status. The full-time
program included three core classes that total
18 hours per week.
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Placement tests are given three weeks
before term to determine each new student's proficiency
level. Students are placed in one of ten levels, which
range from beginner to advanced. The testing includes
an oral test in English, a written grammar test, and
a composition. All new students must take the placement
test before beginning classes.
Students
enrolled in the program-nearly 75 000 each year- come
from countries throughout the world: Latin America,
Europe, Middle East, South Pacific and China, Japan,
and Korea. Day students are primarily international
students who wish to continue their studies in undergraduate
or graduate programs in the United States, while many
evening students are non-native English-speaking professionals
who wish to improve their communication skills. Students
are required to have earned a High School Diploma
or equivalent degree.
Fees and other
expenses. Our full-time tuition is $1,425
($75 non-refundable application fee) for each ten-week
term and $1,125 for a seven-week term; a $50 (non-refundable)
testing fee for new students; an average of $35 to
$65 per term books; and about $45 per term for the
Friday Activities Program (optional), which includes
museum visits, boat trips, and other cultural events.
Part-time study is priced per class. A $50 penalty
fee (non-refundable) will be charged for full-time
registrations accepted after the registration deadline
(part-time $10)
Services
provided include orientation for new students, held
prior to the beginning of each term; assistance in
choosing appropriate classes; undergraduate and graduate
admissions advisement; and help with other matters
of importance to international students. Over 100
students clubs and organizations at the College are
open to students in the English Language Program.
Although students are responsible for making their
own housing arrangements, some information about assistance
in finding housing is available upon request.
