UCLA Extension
American Studies Online
American Studies Online is a 19-week media-rich, mostly self-paced online course of study. Designed specifically in cooperation with the American Institute For Foreign Study’s “Au Pair in America” program, UCLA Extension’s course offers
successful participants 6 quarter units (4 semester units) and a certificate of completion from UCLA Extension.
Participants will read lessons, engage in activities, write, share resources, network with one another, and even collaborate on special projects - all designed to further their understanding of US culture.
The Community Involvement segment of the program takes the au pairs into face-to-face contact with the community. Au pairs will relate these experiences to their academic coursework in American Studies Online.
The interdisciplinary course of study will include:
• US History
• Arts in the US
• US literature
• Career counseling
• English language exercises (optional)
Each group is assigned a “Course Manager” who acts as an “online concierge” to provide high levels of service to
ensure a rewarding and trouble-free educational experience.
For course descriptions and current schedule, visit uclaextension.edu/aupairs
For further information call (310) 206-6671 or email online@uclaextension.edu