International Year One in Electrical and Computer Engineering

International Year One in Electrical and Computer Engineering will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Marshall University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of undergraduate study at Marshall University. This transition from an INTO International Year One program to a university degree program is called progression.

Degree Program Components

2-Semester:

  • 132 credit hour program
  • 30 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 102 credit hours remaining toward degree

1-Semester:

  • 132 credit hour program
  • 16 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 116 credit hours remaining toward degree

Course features

  • Begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry.
  • Receive additional support to move you successfully through your first year at a US university.
  • Graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students.
  • Smaller class sizes allow you to spend more time with your teachers.
  • Develop the knowledge and skills for your degree through your chosen pathway.
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Your course options

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2019/20 2020/21
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This International Year One 1-Semester Pathway lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60 iBT, IELTS 6.0, Completion of Academic English Level 6 with no grade below C, IELA 176, or Duolingo 95.
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
19 August 2019 13 December 2019 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$13,550
8 January 2020 1 May 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$13,550
13 May 2020 14 August 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$13,550
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA. Grade of C or better. No I grades in any class. Grade of C or better in all classes.

This International Year One 2-Semester Pathway lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 iBT, IELTS 5.5 (5.0 subscores), Password Overall Level 6, PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grades below C, IELA 162, or Duolingo 85.
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
19 August 2019 1 May 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$23,580
8 January 2020 14 August 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$23,580
13 May 2020 11 December 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$23,580
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA. Grade of C or better. No I grades in any class. Grade of C or better in all classes.

This International Year One 3-Semester Pathway lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 45 iBT, IELTS 5.0, Password Overall Level 5, PTEA 41, Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grades below C, Duolingo 75, or IELA 154
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
19 August 2019 7 August 2020 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$30,240
9 January 2020 11 December 2020 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$30,240
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:
Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.
This International Year One 1-Semester Pathway lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60 iBT, IELTS 6.0, IELA 176, Duolingo 95, or Completion of Academic English Level 6 with no grade below C.
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
17 August 2020 4 December 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
6 January 2021 30 April 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
12 May 2021 13 August 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA. Grade of C or better. No I grades in any class. Grade of C or better in all classes.

This International Year One 2-Semester Pathway lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 iBT, IELTS 5.5, IELA 162, Duolingo 85, Password Overall Level 6, PTEA 44, or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grades below C.
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
17 August 2020 30 April 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
6 January 2021 13 August 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
12 May 2021 10 December 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA. Grade of C or better. No I grades in any class. Grade of C or better in all classes.

This International Year One 3-Semester Pathway lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 45 iBT, IELTS 5.0, Duolingo 75, or IELA 154, Password Overall Level 5, PTEA 41, or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grades below C
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
17 August 2020 6 August 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:
Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60 iBT, IELTS 6.0, Completion of Academic English Level 6 with no grade below C, IELA 176, or Duolingo 95.
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
19 August 2019 13 December 2019 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$13,550
8 January 2020 1 May 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$13,550
13 May 2020 14 August 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$13,550
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 iBT, IELTS 5.5 (5.0 subscores), Password Overall Level 6, PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grades below C, IELA 162, or Duolingo 85.
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
19 August 2019 1 May 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$23,580
8 January 2020 14 August 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$23,580
13 May 2020 11 December 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$23,580
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 45 iBT, IELTS 5.0, Password Overall Level 5, PTEA 41, Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grades below C, Duolingo 75, or IELA 154
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
19 August 2019 7 August 2020 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$30,240
9 January 2020 11 December 2020 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$30,240
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:
Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60 iBT, IELTS 6.0, IELA 176, Duolingo 95, or Completion of Academic English Level 6 with no grade below C.
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
17 August 2020 4 December 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
6 January 2021 30 April 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
12 May 2021 13 August 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 iBT, IELTS 5.5, IELA 162, Duolingo 85, Password Overall Level 6, PTEA 44, or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grades below C.
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
17 August 2020 30 April 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
6 January 2021 13 August 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
12 May 2021 10 December 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 45 iBT, IELTS 5.0, Duolingo 75, or IELA 154, Password Overall Level 5, PTEA 41, or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grades below C
Academic requirements:

Secondary/High school diploma - 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $10,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
17 August 2020 6 August 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

14-17 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 12
Class duration:

14-17 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:
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