The Foundation Studies programme at American Collegiate LA is your essential first step towards a successful undergraduate career at a top-ranked university. This comprehensive programme is designed for international students seeking to build a strong academic foundation and earn transferable credits across diverse subjects like Business Fundamentals, Pre-Med, Sustainability, App Programming, and Entertainment Studies. You will engage with core general education courses and begin exploring your chosen major-specific track, developing critical reasoning and analytical skills vital for higher education success. American Collegiate LA provides a supportive environment to prepare you for the academic rigours ahead.
This full-time, on-campus programme is structured over two years, allowing you to delve into foundational coursework in your first year and then specialise in your chosen subject area during your second year. You will experience a curriculum that includes subjects such as Statistics, Precalculus, Principles of Critical Reasoning, and introductory Economics, alongside advanced topics like The Language of Filmmaking or Fundamentals of Software Development. You will graduate with a UCLA Extension certificate and a clear pathway to transfer your earned credits to leading universities, prepared for future academic and professional achievements.