| Study mode | Start date | Duration | Fee | Fee per | Year of study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Jan, May, Aug | semesters: 1 - 3 | $13000 | Semester | 2020 - 2021 |
Improve your English language, academic grades and study skills, for progression to Year 1 or 2 of a bachelor’s degree. You can also earn credits that you will transfer to your degree. Available disciplines include arts and sciences, business and computing.
Study your pathway program on Pace’s New York City campus and continue your studies there or progress to the Westchester campus, depending on your degree and preference.
Depending on your English language level, you will study 1, 2 or 3 semesters in the Global Pathways program. The courses you take and the credits you can earn are determined by your English level when you start.
What will I study?
The program combines university-level English preparation with specialized academic coursework. Some courses are credit-bearing and count toward your degree graduation requirements. Successful completion of the program guarantees your progression to a Pace University bachelor’s degree.
This program might be right for you if you want:
- to improve your fluency and confidence in spoken and academic English
- to enroll in a degree at Pace but don’t have eligible high school grades
- extra time and support in adjusting to American university life
- guaranteed progression to a bachelor’s degree (with a TOEFL waiver) on successful completion
- to earn academic credits before starting full-time degree study — students completing the 3-semester program with maximum transfer credits will progress into bachelor’s Year 2
- to enjoy social activities organized for international students.
Undergraduate Global Pathways at a glance:
Leads to degrees in: Art, Business, Computing, Humanities, Media, Science, Social Sciences
Study location: New York City. Depending on degree, progress to New York City or Westchester Campus.
Program duration: 1–3 semesters (4–12 months)
Tuition: $13,000–$39,000*
Potential transferable credits: 7–31
Academic requirement: high school completion with a minimum 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average). Students with previous undergraduate coursework can also apply for transfer admission.
English level required: TOEFL 61–79 or equivalent
* Prices are for the 2020–21 academic year.
"Learning English has opened up the world to me, so I think it’s important to expand my knowledge of the language. The Global Pathways program at Pace helped me so much. I also visited Pace’s academic support centers, where they identified my challenges and gave suggestions on how to overcome them. I don’t feel like I’m treated differently here because I’m an international student. In fact I’m treated really well, which makes me love Pace even more".
William from Vietnam
Following his path to BA Economics
Modules
Language and university skills courses
Academic Skills
- Key academic study skills: time management, test-taking preparation, class participation expectations, group work
- Reading and research techniques: outlining, skimming, scanning, note taking
Conversation and Listening (Higher Intermediate and/or Advanced)
- Improving conversational fluency and listening comprehension
- Discussions of assigned audio, video and reading materials
Introduction to University Community (1 credit)
- Aspects of university life
- Reading, writing and discussion skills
Reading and Vocabulary (General and/or Advanced)
- Strategies to increase vocabulary and reading comprehension
- Discussions of newspaper and magazine articles, novels, and academic texts
Writing courses
You’ll take a writing course in each semester of your undergraduate pathway program. You will be placed in one of the courses below based on your English level and exam results.
Introductory grammar and writing courses:
- Intermediate Grammar and Writing (non-credit)
- Advanced Grammar and Writing (non-credit)
- Introduction to Academic Writing (non-credit)
Writing composition courses:
- Academic Writing (4 credits)
- Composition (3 credits)
- Critical Writing (4 credits)
Core academic credit courses
In addition to English language, you will take academic content courses and earn credits to transfer to your bachelor’s degree.
Level 1 course
New York and the Visual Arts (3 credits)
- Painting, sculpture, photography, and installation art of the New York art world
- Visits to a wide range of museums, galleries, and artist studios
Level 2 courses
Introduction to Computing (3 credits)
- Exercises with Microsoft Excel, web development (HTML) and computer programming (Alice)
- Lectures and discussions about software topics, careers and society
Religions of the Globe (3 credits)
- Study of the major religions of the world – Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Taoism
- Formative influences of religions on human culture
Level 3 courses
Public Speaking (3 credits)
- Principles of speaking and listening in English
- Preparation and delivery of a variety of original presentations
World History after 1650 (3 credits)
- World history from the mid-17th century
- Major cultural areas, their unique achievements and their interaction with and relation to other societies
Optional elective courses (2–3 credits per course)
You may have the chance to study optional courses to earn the maximum number of allowed credits for your program. This will depend on course availability, your schedule, and approval from your Global Pathways academic advisor. Students typically have a choice of economics, health and wellness, history, and mathematics elective courses.
Entry requirements
3-semester program:
English requirement: TOEFL 61+
Level 1 + 2 + 3 courses = 16–31 credits
2-semester program:
English requirement: TOEFL 67+
Level 2 + 3 courses = 13–24 credits
1-semester program:
English requirement: TOEFL 74+
Level 3 courses = 7–14 credits
! SAT or ACT
optional,
not required
Location
With the iconic skyline right outside your window and the hustle and bustle on the streets below, it's easy to see why this city is the intersection of innovation, art, and power. This is your campus. From Tribeca to SoHo to the Village and Brooklyn, you could spend the next four years exploring NYC and never have the same experience twice.
At the foot of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, Pace's downtown location places you at the epicenter of cutting-edge tech, the avant-garde art scene, and the fast-paced culture of Wall Street. Now one of the city's most exciting destinations for the arts, food, shopping, and sight-seeing, it's clear to see why NYC's oldest neighborhood is being called the new New York.
