Programs of Study

Intensive English Program

Non-credit English language study.

The ELP offers intensive instruction in 5 levels. Students take courses in Listening/ Speaking, Reading, Writing, Grammar and/ or American Culture. Specially, students at the advanced levels have the opportunities to take mainstream academic courses together with ESL courses. Chatham ELP students enjoy full integration into the vibrant campus life at Chatham by living with students from the U.S. and other countries.

Basic	20 hours/ week 14 weeks
Low Intermediate	20 hours/ week 14 weeks
Intermediate	20 hours/ week 14 weeks
Advanced 1 (semi-intensive)	15 hours/ week 14 weeks
Advanced 2 (semi-intensive)	15 hours/ week 14 weeks

Bridge Program

The Bridge offers rigorous English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes to nonnative English speaking (NNES) students whose language scores fall short of the minimum requirements for undergraduate and graduate admission at Chatham. Students combine enrollment in EAP courses with mainstream academic coursework. Just like American students who earn credits and meet general education requirements by taking foreign language courses, NNES undergraduate students earn credits towards their degree and meet Chatham general requirements by taking EAP courses.

English Placement Test

Undergraduate students

Just like native English speaking students, who need to take placement tests in Mathematics, Reading, and Writing skills upon arrival on campus, all NNES undergraduate students are required to take a placement test in English proficiency during new student orientation. The ELP then recommends EAP courses based on the student’s placement test scores.

Graduate students

Depending on the students’ TOEFL or IELTS scores, graduate students may be required to take an English placement test upon arrival. Recommendation of what language courses the students need to take is determined by the students’ TOEFL or IELTS scores, their performance on the placement exam, and specific requirements from their graduate programs.

Short-Term Customized Thematic Programs

Custom English language and culture programs are offered to local and overseas institutions, businesses and communities as needed. These programs can be as short as two weeks and are theme-based such as Language and Sustainability, Pittsburgh Architecture and Culture, Peace and Conflict from North America Perspectives, Women and Politics in the U.S., etc.

Summer 2013 2-2-2 Language and Culture Summer Programs

The 2-2-2 language and culture summer program at Chatham allows learners to participate in one or two on-going classes of their choice (Listening/ Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Grammar), one-on-one or group tutoring, fieldtrips, and various cultural activities at Chatham University and around Pittsburgh. Classes are offered at four different levels, and learners will be placed at the appropriate level after a placement test. Learners will also have the opportunity to complete a cultural project that results in the submission and publication of a portfolio, a video, or a paper depending on learners’ interests and goals. Students will be guided by one of the ELP staff to complete the project.

The total length of the program is 6 weeks and is divided in three 2-week modules. Learners may choose to participate in one module or all three modules.

Schedule:

Module 1
06/14/2013	Placement Test and Orientation
06/17/2013 – 06/28/2013	Instruction and activities
Module 2
06/28/2013	Placement Test and Orientation
07/01/2013 – 07/12/2013	Instruction and activities
Module 3
07/12/2013	Placement Test and Orientation
07/15/2013 – 07/26/2013	Instruction and activities

Application process

Application deadline: June 1 for Module 1, June 15 for Module 2 and June 27

• At least 16 years of age
• Complete an application form
• Submit a copy of passport
  
  

Please email application and copy of passport to elp@chatham.edu. Admission letter will be sent by email.

Cost per module

• Instruction and activities: $1,500
• Housing (on-campus or homestay): $300 (estimate)
• Food (Chatham dining hall): $300

Total cost for one module: $2,100
Total cost for two modules: $4,200
Total cost for three modules: $6,300

Students pay their own health or travel insurance, flight tickets, and other incidental expenses, and arrange their own visa. Students who want to study full-time can apply to our regular intensive English program.

Please do not apply for an F-1 student visa.  Please enter as a B-2 visitor

Please contact Ms. Linh Phung English Language Program Coordinator (+1 412 365 1146, lphung@chatham.edu) for more information.

Customized Professional English Programs

The workplace is becoming more and more global, and businesses need to expand beyond their geographical boundaries and work in an international environment, thus demanding the employees to conduct their business in English. At Chatham, The English Language Program (ELP) has developed a framework to work with companies and government agencies to design customized programs that meet their needs.

With this understanding, the English Language Program at Chatham will work with you to design your desired program:

• English for specific professions, such as English for Business and English for Medical Professions
• Opportunities for networking and job shadowing with local businesses, and private and government agencies
• Flexible program length and activities to meet specific needs

Example: A three week program for business professionals with workshops on English for Business, lectures from business faculty, and job shadowing at local organizations and businesses

Studying Part-Time

Part-time students can take a combination of courses at their appropriate level. Other activities and services are designed specifically for this group of students.