BIA Online
BIA Online is a certificate program that grants enrolled students the opportunity to take virtual courses at no additional cost (a US 5,000 value for non-enrolled students). Our online semester provides international students a smooth and empowering transition to academic life here at BIA. A typical semester consists of four academic courses and Intro to Character, a fundamental part of the BIA educational experience. Through this semester, BIA’s mission, values, and culture will be strongly promoted to give students a sample of the excellent academic foundation they would receive through a BIA education.
BIA has a two-semester year for all offered courses. BIA online currently has available one of those semesters with the understanding that the students will complete the second semester once they arrive at BIA.
Elements of writing, Part A
1/2 Credit
This course encompasses instruction in the various elements of the English language, including grammar, writing, reading and vocabulary. The majority of the course will concentrate on students developing in-depth knowledge of grammar, such as use of prepositions, conjunctions, adverbs, and verb tenses. By the end of the course, students will have built essential fundamental knowledge of English grammar mechanics, which they will apply and utilize in all their future English classes at BIA.
Ancient Civilizations, Part A
1/2 Credit
This course begins with foundations of civilization in prehistory and concludes with the rise of Europe. Among the civilizations highlighted are those in Africa, the Fertile Crescent, the Mediterranean, Europe, and the Americas. During each historical period, the focus will be on vital political, economic, intellectual, geographic, social, cultural and religious themes. Students should emerge with a keen awareness of the impact geography has had on the development of civilization, the rich contribution of the world’s religions to human development, and a very practical knowledge of where countries are located. Upon finishing this course, students will have an increased understanding of the development of ancient civilizations and how that has impacted and created the world that we live in today.
Geometry, Part A
1/2 Credit
The objectives of this course are to give the student foundational concepts of geometry. The student will understand the concepts of parallel and perpendicular lines, congruency of lines, triangular congruence, relationships in triangles, transformations, quadrilaterals and other polygons, and other essential concepts. Students will also be able to develop a better understanding of the similarity of shapes and objects.
BIA Online gives students immense flexibility to complete coursework for each class on a monthly deadline basis. Geometry is the only exception to this and will require students to follow and complete assignments on a weekly deadline basis. Each week, students will be required to complete various reading assignments and a combination of objective/cognitive assignments. Geometry is run on a weekly deadline basis to ensure that students excel, comprehend, and stay up to speed on the content of the course. Tutoring and office hour opportunities will also be available upon request for students that need extra support and guidance.
Earth Science, Part A
1/2 Credit
This course will cover two of the four main areas of earth science: geology and oceanography. The topics that will be examined in depth in this course include lessons on minerals, rocks, earthquakes, plate tectonics, volcanos, mountain building, geologic time, the ocean floor, ocean water and life, and ocean circulation. Hands-on learning is an essential element of the BIA educational model which will include two learning projects in the semester. Students will experience for themselves how hands-on learning plays such an important role in their educational growth and development as students of BIA! Plate boundaries and natural resources will be the two topics that the projects will center on. Each student will be given the freedom to utilize his/her own unique creative abilities to create a presentation for the two projects.The projects are designed to support and empower each student’s unique learning styles!
Character Education, PART A
1/2 Credit
Intro to Character will survey BIA’s Character Education program. The class will focus on giving online students an introduction to the four themes of character education. The first theme will focus on the concept of Identity. Students will be challenged to define Identity as well as investigate aspects of their own character and personality. The second theme will focus on character traits that are respected across cultures. Students will discuss responsibility, self-discipline, perseverance, and gratitude. The third theme will focus on world belief systems. Students will survey Eastern philosophies and Western religions. The fourth theme will investigate the modern world. Students will discuss society and the media as well as other grounded topics relevant to contemporary times. Intro to Character is mainly a discussion-based class so online students will have the opportunity to interact with other students around the world and hopefully build relationships with teachers and students before coming to BIA.
BIA Online provides an effective, flexible, and integrative learning opportunity for students planning to attend BIA. The online semester creates a strong and valuable foundation for students to feel confident, secure, and inspired in their transition to BIA and American-style education. All credits earned will be included in their future transcript. At BIA, students are always supported, encouraged, guided, and mentored throughout their educational journey.
The program is open to all students who submitted an application and have been issued an I-20 and are planning to come to BIA the next calendar year.The BIA online semester will commence on January 18th and will finish on June 2nd! Apply now to secure your spot!
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