Pathway to Undergraduate Studies
The Pathway to Undergraduate Studies is a unique model that pairs English upgrading and undergraduate studies with guided support, offering students an option to upgrade their English proficiency while also staring work toward their intended undergraduate program in the Faculty of their choosing.
The Pathway to Undergraduate Studies is available to students that do not meet the English proficiency requirement for admission to undergraduate studies at KPU within the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Science, or the Melville School of Business. A student admitted to the Pathway to Undergraduate Studies is required to enroll in English proficiency upgrading courses, and also has the option to complete other upgrading courses or a limited number of undergraduate courses at KPU. The undergraduate courses available to Pathway Students will help them advance towards various undergraduate programs and aid their eventual transition to full undergraduate studies. Students interested in upgrading their English proficiency while getting a head-start on undergraduate studies can apply to the Pathway to Undergraduate Studies.
The Pathway to Undergraduate Studies supports both native and non-native English speaking students by offering English Qualifying (ENGQ) courses for native English speaking students and English Language Studies (ELST) courses non-native English speaking students.
For additional information, see the Pathway to Undergraduate Studies' website
Admission Requirements
All applicants to the Pathway to Undergraduate Studies in the Faculty of Arts must satisfy the requirements for admission to either Pathway Level 1, Pathway Level 2, or Pathway Level 3, according to their level of English proficiency as assessed at the point of admission.
Progression Requirements
A Pathway student must register in the required ENGQ or ELST English upgrading course(s) designated for their current Pathway Level. A Pathway student progresses from one Pathway Level to the next by successfully completing the required English upgrading courses required to progress to the next Pathway Level. After successful completion of the required English upgrading course(s) for Pathway Level 3, a Pathway student will be transitioned to undergraduate studies.
Required English Upgrading Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pathway Level 1 | ||
| Writing Skills - Focus On Sentences | ||
| or, all of: | ||
| English for Academic Purposes - Foundations Level | ||
| Foundation Level - Listening and Speaking | ||
| English for Academic Purposes - Level 1 | ||
| Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 1 | ||
| or, both: | ||
| English for Academic Purposes - Level 1 | ||
| Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 1 1 | ||
| Pathway Level 2 | ||
| Writing Skills - Focus on Paragraphs | ||
| or, both: | ||
| English for Academic Purposes - Level 2 | ||
| Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 2 2 | ||
| Pathway Level 3 | ||
| One of: | ||
| Provincial Level English Literature (English 12) | ||
| Professional and Technical English 12 | ||
| Writing Skills with Readings | ||
| or, both: | ||
| English for Academic Purposes - Level 3 | ||
| Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 3 3 | ||
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ELST 0183 not required with KPU testing and placement into ELST 0283 or higher
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ELST 0283 not required with KPU testing and placement into ELST 0383 or higher
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ELST 0383 not required with KPU testing and placement at a higher level
Additional Course Options1
At Pathway Level 1 a student may take additional English upgrading courses. Once a student attains Pathway Level 2 or higher they also have the option to enroll in a limited number of undergraduate courses, selected from the list of undergraduate courses that have been designated for Pathway Studies.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pathway Level 1 | ||
| Foundation Level - Listening and Speaking | ||
| Intermediate Pronunciation | ||
| Grammar 1 | ||
| Pathway Level 2 | ||
| Advanced Pronunciation | ||
| Grammar II | ||
| Pathway Level 3 | ||
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Choice of courses may be limited by course prerequisites.
Transition to Undergraduate Studies
Following successful completion of the Pathway Level 3 English proficiency course requirements, a Pathway student will be transitioned to undergraduate studies. During the Pathway Level 3 semester, registration in undergraduate courses remains limited to the list of undergraduate courses that have been designated for Pathway Studies. Pathway students should consult with an Academic Advisor to develop a plan for their undergraduate studies.
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