College Preparatory Program
The College Preparatory Program (CP) is an academic English language program designed for non-native English speaking students. Courses within this curriculum introduce students to academic English and assist them to develop the skills necessary to succeed in an American institution of higher education. The program is divided into five levels, each with its own focus. The first level is introductory while the fifth level is advanced. Entering students are placed in one of the levels based on performance in tests administered prior to the start of classes. Consideration is also given to past language training and previous TOEFL, or other standardized test scores such as EIKEN, IELTS, and TOEIC. After completing the program, students receive a Certificate of Completion and may apply for admission to the Liberal Arts Program.
Completion Requirements:
- An average of 70% or higher in assessments for all courses in each level
- Minimum TOEFL test score of 480 (PBT or ITP) or 54 (iBT)
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
CP1 (Introductory)
Foundations of the English language
1. Core Listening and Speaking
2. Core Reading and Writing
3. Situational English, Study Skills, and Conversation
4. Introductory Grammar
5. TOEFL Preparation I
CP2 (Elementary)
1. Core Listening and Speaking
2. Core Reading and Writing
3. US History II
4. Elementary Grammar
5. TOEFL Preparation II
CP3 (Lower Intermediate)
1. Core Listening and Speaking
2. Core Reading and Writing
3. The Foundations of Earth Science
4. Lower Intermediate Grammar
5. TOEFL Preparation II
CP4 (Upper Intermediate)
1. Core Listening and Speaking
2. Core Reading and Writing
3. The Foundations of Sociology
4. Upper Intermediate Grammar
5. TOEFL Preparation III
CP5 (Advanced)
Foundations of American Studies
1. Core Listening and Speaking
2. Core Reading and Writing
3. The Foundations of American Studies
4. Advanced Grammar
5. TOEFL Preparation III
College Preparatory Faculty
Jaysievel Pacpaco
Director of College Preparatory
Education:
M.A. TESOL, Hawaiʻi Pacific University
B.A. International Relations, Hawaiʻi Pacific University
Danilo Marrone
Professor
Education:
M.A. History of Science and Ideas, Uppsala University (Sweden)
B.A. Liberal Arts, St. John’s College
Ricky Domingo
Associate Professor
Education:
M.A. Second Language Studies, University of Hawai’i at Manoa
B.A. Journalism, University of Hawai’i at Manoa