The International Year One in Health and Social Sciences at San Francisco State University is your pathway to a full undergraduate degree, designed for ambitious international students seeking to immerse themselves in American higher education. You will explore foundational concepts in critical thinking, writing, and the socio-cultural landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area, preparing you for the rigours of university-level study. This programme is ideal if you are looking to build essential academic skills and gain a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives before progressing to your second year of degree studies.
This full-time, on-campus programme is structured over two semesters, providing you with a supportive environment to enhance your academic English and critical thinking abilities. You will engage with core modules such as "Writing the First Year: Global Perspectives of Multilingual Speakers" and "Critical Thinking and the Ethnic Studies Experience," developing your capacity to analyse complex arguments and diverse viewpoints. Upon successful completion, you will transition directly into the second year of your chosen undergraduate degree at San Francisco State University, equipped for academic success and future career opportunities in health and social sciences.