Credit EAP Requirements & Course Descriptions

 1. Core Language Courses (both of the following required)

•  ENGL 140: Writing and Usage (3 credits)

Writing instruction will focus on writing essays of greater length with moresophistication than at previous levels and on correctly incorporating outside sources. It is believed that incorporating grammar instruction into the context of writing instruction will enhance and facilitate the acquisition of both skills.

•  ENGL 142: Speaking and Listening (3 credits)

The speaking and listening class will focus on the students’ ability to listen and respond to topics of academic interest. Students at this level will work on the proficiency needed to take mainstream academic courses at UNL; therefore, listening passages will be more academic and in authentic contexts. Speaking instruction will require the students to further practice working competently and efficiently in groups while expressing doubts, hedging, and supporting arguments. They will continue to improve their ability to give presentations in terms of length and sophistication while incorporating outside sources in a seamless manner.  

 2. Content-Based Reading Course (one of the following required)

• ENGL 141: Advanced Academic Reading (undeclared majors)(3 credits)

•  ENGL 144: Advanced Academic Reading: Business (3 credits)

The goal of this course is to prepare non-native speakers of English who are interested in business for the demands of university-level reading. Students will learn reading strategies and critical thinking skills necessary for comprehension and analysis of university-level texts. The texts in this course will focus on business topics to introduce students to concepts, vocabulary, and style specific to the field of business.

•  ENGL 145: Advanced Academic Reading: Science and Engineering (3 credits)

The goal of this class is to prepare non-native speakers of English who are interested in science and engineering for the demands of university-level reading. Students will learn reading strategies and critical thinking skills necessary for comprehension and analysis of university-level texts. The texts in this course will focus on science and engineering topics to introduce students to concepts, vocabulary, and style specific to the fields of science and engineering.

•  ENGL 146 Advanced Academic Reading for Social Sciences: Media literacy (3 credits)

The goal of this class is to prepare non-native speakers of English who are interested in social sciences for the demands of university-level reading. Students in this course will learn strategies and critical thinking skills necessary for comprehension and analysis of university-level texts. The texts in this course will introduce students to concepts, vocabulary, and style specific to media literacy and culture in a modern context.

 3. Seminar Course (required)

•  ENGL 143 Credit EAP Seminar (1 credit)

This seminar reinforces concepts and skills that are critical to the success of international students in U.S. higher education. Students will engage in activities that promote effective oral and written English communication skills in addition to opportunities for individual and group presentations. Students will also learn about important campus resources and how these resources may support their academic success.

 4. UNL Academic Course (one required - chosen in consultation with advisor)

 Students will select the academic course (3-5 credits) in consultation with the Credit EAP advisor. The advisor helps the student determine the best course to take based on intended major and course availability. Language classes have priority when scheduling, so students may not always get their first choice for the academic course. The advisor will enroll the student for an academic course that counts towards their degree, whether that course is in their major or part of the university’s Achievement-Centered Education (ACE) requirements.    

Credit EAP Program Completion Requirements

Students complete the Credit EAP and gain full admission to UNL by earning a 3.0 semester grade point average (GPA) for all courses taken in the program OR by earning a 2.0 GPA and a qualifying proficiency test score on one of the following proficiency exams:

* If students choose to take the TOEFL or IELTS, they need to make testing arrangements on their own and official score reports must be sent to the Nebraska admission's office by the English proficiency deadline for the semester.  Students will have the opportunity to take the ELT exam for free at the end of the Credit EAP semester.  

Denial of full admission to UNL

If a student is denied admission after the first semester in Credit EAP because they do not meet one of the above standards, they can choose to repeat the program the following semester.  Repeating students:

• May only repeat the program once and may not go back to the Intensive English Program
• Must repeat all ENGL courses previously taken (even if a passing grade was received the first time)
• May repeat the academic course taken the first semester or take a new one
• May keep credits from first semester courses if they passed
• Must complete an Academic Success Program with help of the Credit EAP adviser