Academic English Program - Bridge

Program Overview

The AEP Bridge program is designed for international students holding an F-1 visa. The Bridge program consists of both core academic English courses and American culture courses.

Students take 15 college credits and 2 AEP hours in the Fall semester.

In the Spring semester, students take 15 college credits and 2 AEP hours.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing the AEP Bridge program:

1. Develop the language knowledge, language skills, and cultural understanding to meet basic life needs in the United States both on and off campus.
2. Develop high-intermediate level language skills and strategies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary) and critical thinking skills necessary for engaging in academic learning in the United States.
3. Develop the language knowledge, language skills, and cultural and religious understanding necessary to engage in academic learning at a Christian college in the United States and particularly Messiah College.
4. Develop learner autonomy including an understanding of the importance of taking responsibility for learning, and the skills necessary for making strategic and effective academic choices.

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Courses dependent on the student's verbal ability in English.