- Intensive English Program
The IEC Intensive English Program is open to
non-native speakers of English who have a serious desire to improve their language skills.
This challenging program is useful to working professionals and to students preparing for
university study or professional programs. Students from more than 40 countries have
attended the program.
The Intensive English Program offers three, fourteen-week sessions yearly. In one year,
students should be able to progress through the six-level core program. Classes meet
five hours daily, five days per week.
The course of study is based on an integrated skills approach with listening, speaking,
reading, writing and grammar components. Fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written
English are emphasized. Individualized computer based instruction assures that each
student has a substantial number of interactions with a native English speaking model.
Classes average ten students. The small class size allows each participant a maximum of
individual attention and an opportunity to develop conversational skills.
Students enroll in either Intensive English for Academic Preparation or Intensive
English for Communication Skills and Professional Development. Students may not enroll in
both programs at the same time.
The Advanced Level is offered five hours daily for students whose level of proficiency
in English is beyond the six-level core program. This level offers instruction in the
basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as specialized work in
public speaking and pronunciation. Special topics may include current issues or
cross-cultural concerns. Videos and weekly news magazines are used as source material.
Students may enroll in the Advanced Level more than one time with a different curriculum
each time. A TOEFL Preparation class that focuses on test-taking and refining English
language skills is offered as a special topic in the Advanced Level course when demand is
sufficient.
Classes at any specific level, beginning through advanced, will depend on sufficient
enrollment. Level 1 and Level 2 classes may be assigned to either morning or afternoon.
The Advanced Level class, which is beyond the six-level core program, may be assigned to
either morning or afternoon.
- Intensive English for Academic Preparation
Mornings 8:30-12:30
The Intensive English Program for Academic Preparation is designed
for students who are preparing to study at the undergraduate or graduate level at an
English-speaking college or university. Classes focus on building skills required to be
successful on the TOEFL and in university classrooms. At the same time, students build
practical English skills for everyday life.
Instruction includes:
Pronunciation skill development
Speaking activities: discussions, role plays, oral reports, debates and formal speeches
Academic English and practical vocabulary
Grammar and usage for university and everyday needs
Reading for academic purposes and everyday needs
Writing skills for academic and practical purposes: forms, letters, compositions,
summaries, essay exams and short research papers
Listening skills for academic and everyday needs: academic lectures, video and audio
tapes
TOEFL preparation, test-taking and academic study skills
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current fee information and schedule for the next session.
Persons applying for admission to the Intensive English Program must
have graduated from secondary school. Admission to the Intensive English Program does not
constitute admission to any other school, college or university although, transfers may be
arranged based upon English proficiency achievement. Students will not receive academic
credit for courses in this program.
All prospective students must submit a completed application
and Statement of Understanding, along with a
non-refundable $100 application fee. All other fees must be paid no later than the first day of class.
The Intensive English Program is authorized to issue the I-20 form
that the student needs to obtain an F-1 student visa for full-time intensive English
study. Students desiring an I-20 must present the following documentation to the IEC
Intensive English Program:
Application
Application fee - $100 (check drawn on US bank)
Statement of Understanding with all required documents noted.
The prospective F-1 student should present the following papers to a U.S. consulate:
Passport, valid for at least six months
Confirmation of financial resources
I-20 form. (Some foreign nationals are required to present an I-20 showing acceptance
to an academic program).
To retain F-1 visa status, a student must attend a full course of study (25 hours per
week) in the IEC Intensive English Program. Students must complete a year of
study or have completed the highest level of the program before being allowed to take time
off from study.
Prospective students must enter the U.S. on a student visa. Persons with permanent
resident status and those already in the U.S. with tourist (B-2), business, diplomatic or
other visas may also be eligible for the program provided study is not the main purpose of
their stay in the United States.
Students in the Intensive English Program receive personal attention from the program's
staff. Special services include the following:
Orientation to the program, the Oklahoma Christian University campus and the city of Oklahoma City.
An official university Student I.D. which entitles bearer to campus parking privileges in
assigned areas; privileges to attend campus activities, such as movies, sports and
concerts, free or at a reduced rate; and admission to the Language
Laboratory.
Immigration counseling.
Counseling for placement in college and university degree programs.
Student progress evaluation at the end of each session.
Use of athletic facilities including indoor swimming pool, soccer field, tennis,
basketball and racquetball courts for a fee of $30 per person per seven-week session.
(This fee may be subject to increase.) The gym is not open during part of August.
Student activities each session. Events have included the picnics, rodeos, baseball
games, talent shows, the circus, volleyball, bowling, movies, and field trips to Dallas,
Texas and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Students are responsible for obtaining information and registering
for housing. These arrangements should be made as early as possible. Dormitory
rooms or other moderately priced
facilities are generally available.
Individually designed courses in intensive English for special
professional or corporate needs are available either on site or on the IEC
campus. In consultation with the client, the program's professional staff will design a
course of study that integrates English language development, cross-cultural orientation,
and business- or profession-specific content. The course schedule and fees will vary
according to the client's needs.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Location
Part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The MSA includes six
counties: Oklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie, and Logan. The Oklahoma
City MSA is the 29th largest metropolitan area in the United States.
Oklahoma City area: 608.2 square miles
Oklahoma City elevation: 1,285 feet above sea level
Population
Oklahoma City is the most populous city in the State of Oklahoma. From 1980 to 1990,
Oklahoma City's population grew by over 10%. Since 1990, Oklahoma City has experienced a
1.2% average annual growth rate. Currently, the Oklahoma City MSA population is estimated
to be over 1,000,000, while Oklahoma City's population is over 450,000. Statistics for
selected years:
The median age is 32.4 years.
Income
Median household income is $26,883.
Climate
Average annual temperature is 60.1 F with an average rainfall of 32.03 inches and
average snowfall of 9.0 inches per year. Average number of flying days is 350 per year.
City Government
First Class City
Council-Manager Government
Planning Department
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Police Department:
4 Precincts
1,042 Sworn Officers
305 Support Personnel
Fire Department:
33 Stations
930 Uniformed Firefighters
Rescue:
6 Squads
56 Paramedics
50 Emergency Medical Technicians
Emergency 911 In Place
Education/Training
Public , Private and Parochial
The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathmatics (OSSM), a school for gifted high school
students, is also located in Oklahoma City with a total enrollment of 127.
Vocational/Technical
There are 9 Vocational/Technical schools in the Oklahoma City area with a combined
enrollment of 10,987.
Canadian Valley Vo Tech
Eastern Oklahoma County Vo Tech
Francis Tuttle Vo Tech
Gordon Cooper Vo Tech
Indian Meridian Vo Tech
MetroTech
Mid America Vo Tech
Mid-Del Lewis Eubanks Area Vo Tech
Moore Norman Vo Tech
Community Facilities
Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS)
In December 1993, the citizens of Oklahoma City approved the largest single community
enhancement package in history. Over the next five years, the City will spend over $238
millon to build and renovate cultural, educational, tourist, and sports facilities. The
MAPS project design, construction, and administration is funded by a five-year, one-cent
limited purpose sales tax.
The Economy
Agribusiness
The agribusiness sector of Oklahoma City MSA's economy is more than the production of
commodities, it provides many related jobs such as handling, trucking, retailing, and
more. Oklahoma City MSA has 6,055 farms, with approximately 666,300 acres under
cultivation.
Construction and Real Estate
In 1993, there were 3,668 residential single family building permits issued in the
Oklahoma City area for a total value of $182,180,093. The City issued 88 commercial retail
permits for a total value of $28,363,223 and 17 commercial office permits totaling
$20,918,000 in 1993.
Government
Oklahoma City is the seat of government for the State of Oklahoma as well as Oklahoma
County, and is the location of many regional federal agency offices. The government sector
accounts for about 23% of the Oklahoma City MSA's non-agricultural employment. The
government sector contributes to the demand for goods and services from supporting
industries that are generated by employment and income, and it has an important impact on
the area's economic and social development.
Health Care
As one of the nation's major centers of health delivery, Oklahoma City has over 52,000
employees in the health care sector. The Oklahoma City MSA has 20 general medical and
surgical hospitals, four specialized hospitals, and two federal medical installations with
a combined total of over 6,000 beds.
Manufacturing
With over 50,000 employed, the manufacturing sector represents over 11% of the Oklahoma
City MSA's total nonagricultural labor force. Some of the major firms represented are
General Motors Corporation, AT&T Network Systems, Dayton Tire, Seagate Technology, LSB
Industries, Fred Jones Manufacturing, and Gulfstream Aerospace Technologies.
Military
Located southeast of Oklahoma City, Tinker Air Force Base is one of the premier
maintenance and repair facilities within the Department of Defense. Tinker's largest
organization is the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC), one of five depot repair
centers in the Air Force Materiel Command. Tinker employs 9,775 military personnel and
over 15,000 civilians with a combined annual payroll of $783,360,638 in 1993.
Mining/Energy
Although the mining sector does not have the same impact as in the past, it is still a
significant part of the overall local economy. With 8,200 employed in the Oklahoma City
MSA, the mining sector represents about 2% of the total nonagricultural labor force
compared to 19,600 or 4.5% ten years ago.
Wholesale and Retail Trade
High retail trade activities are a direct result of the City's centralized location and
its high accessibility. The unique nature of Oklahoma's urban structure with only two
major urban centers (Oklahoma City and Tulsa), enhances Oklahoma City as becoming a major
retail center. Presently, there are 21 trade areas with 214 centers throughout the MSA
with total taxable sales of $5,580,120,000. Major regional shopping centers include:
Crossroads Mall
Built in 1974 and renovated in 1992, Crossroads Mall is the largest shopping center in the
Oklahoma City MSA with over 1.1 millon square feet of gross leaseable space and 2 major
department stores as anchors.
Quail Springs Mall
The second largest mall in the MSA with over 1 millon square feet of gross leaseable
space. Quail Springs ia anchored by two department stores and was built in 1980.
Penn Square Mall
Originally built in 1960 and renovated in 1988, Penn Square Mall is well established in
the Oklahoma City MSA. Anchored by 4 department stores, Penn Square Mall has over a
million square feet of gross leaseable space.
Financing
As of 1993, there were 54 banks and thrifts in the Oklahoma City area with combined
total assets of $14,601,278,000. There are also 25 credit unions with combined total
assets of $1,426,290,000. Further information on business financing may be obtained from
the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Division.
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