Master's Accelerator Program/Master's Accelerator Program- Track 1
Master’s Accelerator Program/Master's Accelerator Program–Track 1
The Master’s Accelerator Program/Master's Accelerator Program–Track 1 (MAP/MAP–Track1) is a two-semester program exclusively offered to aspirational international students. MAP/MAP–Track 1 students benefit from comprehensive support and language for discipline-specific purposes. Your curriculum will include advanced writing, public speaking, and research instruction. Each course is designed to help ensure your success at Auburn. The small class sizes, hands-on and interactive programs, and unique curriculum are designed to help you progress seamlessly into your master’s degree program. MAP/MAP–Track 1 students will be enrolled as full-time students during both semesters of MAP/MAP–Track 1 and will earn 9 credits toward their selected degree.
- AN IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE with a credit-bearing curriculum that bridges language, culture, and academics.
- BOLSTER YOUR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT with targeted English language instruction, tutoring, academic advising, and student support.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TAILORED TO YOUR GOALS with special learning objectives and English language skills that develop your skills to the graduate and professional level.
- PERSONALIZED ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION that’s fully contextual and designed to ensure your academic, social, and professional success.
Sample Curriculum
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Credit-Bearing Coursework | ||
| Degree Courses | Graduate Course I | Graduate Course II Graduate Course III |
| Credits Toward Your Degree | 3 | 6 |
| MAP Workshops and Seminars | ||
| Professional Support | Professional Development Seminar | Professional Development Seminar |
| Contextual English | English for Specific Purposes (ESP) | Making the Case: Structure, Argument, and Composition in Research Contexts AND/OR The Art of Presenting: Advanced Oral Communications |
| Research and Analysis | The Active Research Colloquium I OR Data Management: Gathering, Analyzing, Interpreting Data | The Active Research Colloquium II OR Data Management: Gathering, Analyzing, Interpreting Data |
Note: MAP/MAP–Track 1 students will earn 9 credits in MAP/MAP–Track 1. Upon progression from the Master’s Accelerator Program, students will transfer 9 credit hours into their degree program.
This is a sample curriculum and may be subject to change.