General Education Courses: not less than 36 credits

3.4.1 General Education 30 Credits

Humanities (9 Credits)

GENL 110Seminar in Character Development0(1-0-0)
GENL 113Living Like Jesus in the Modern World3(3-0-6)
GENL 211Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs and Lifestyle ***3(2-2-5)
GENL 213Origins of Life ***3(2-2-5)
GENL 313Ethical Decision Making3(3-0-6)

Language and Communication (8 Credits)

GENL 115Essay Writing3(3-0-6)
GENL 116Using Thai Language in Daily Life *2(2-0-4)
GENL 117Conversational Thai I **1(1-0-2)
GENL 118Conversational Thai II **1(1-0-2)
GENL 216Academic Writing3(3-0-6)

Digital, Health and Natural Sciences (6 Credits)

GENL 112Holistic Health and Wellness2(1-2-3)
GENL 114Information Technology Skills2(1-2-3)
GENL 218Environmental Conservation for Consumers2(1-2-3)

Social Sciences (7 Credits)

GENL 111Essential Skills for Higher Education1(1-0-2)
GENL 217Applied Math and Financial Skills for Daily Life3(3-0-6)
GENL 413Healthy Family Relationships3(3-0-6)

Note:

* For Thai and Laotian students

** For foreign student from countries other than Laos and Thailand

*** Non-Christians may choose either course

Note: All students may be required to take a Speaking Proficiency Test to determine their level of spoken English. Those who do not meet the minimum proficiency standard will be required to enroll in a remedial course: ENGL 091 English Pronunciation (3-0-6).

Master individual English sounds (vowel and consonant pronunciation); Improve syllable stress, word linking, and rhythm in speech; Develop natural intonation and sentence stress for clearer communication; Overcome common pronunciation challenges based on native language interference; Enhance listening skills for better comprehension and self-correction; Real-life speaking practice for clarity and fluency.

Professional Courses: not less than 90 credits

Professional Courses 87 Credits

Literature Courses:

ENGL 131Introduction to Literature3(3-0-6)
ENGL 231Survey of British Literature3(3-0-6)
ENGL 239Literature and Innovation3(3-0-6)

Language and Linguistic Courses:

ENGL 252English Grammar3(3-0-6)
ENGL 352Advanced English Grammar3(3-0-6)
ENGL 353Applied Phonetics and Diction3(3-0-6)
ENGL 354Introduction to English Linguistics3(3-0-6)

Research and Writing Courses:

ENGL 257Expository Writing3(3-0-6)
ENGL 360AI-Enhanced Professional Writing3(3-0-6)
ENGL 391Foundational Research Skills3(3-0-6)
ENGL 392Research Proposal Development3(3-0-6)
ENGL 498Directed Research & Seminar3(3-0-6)

Reading courses:

ENGL 152Introduction to Reading Strategies3(3-0-6)
ENGL 258Critical Thinking and Reading3(3-0-6)
ENGL 454Reading and Discussion of Current Issues3(3-0-6)

Communication and IT Courses:

ENGL 151Interpersonal Communication3(3-0-6)
ENGL 251Public Speaking3(3-0-6)
ENGL 262Digital Tools and Skills for Workplaces3(3-0-6)
ENGL 345Cross Culture Communication3(3-0-6)

Career Preparation, Community Service, and Leadership

ENGL 156Fundamentals of Leadership1(1-0-2)
ENGL 264Leadership and Self1(1-0-2)
ENGL 394Leadership and Followership1(1-0-2)
ENGL 471Community Building Experience1(1-0-2)
ENGL 473Work Preparedness2(2-0-4)

3.4.2.2 Specific Strand Courses 24 Credits

(Students must choose one strand from any one of the following strands.)

A. TESOL Strand

Required Courses 18 Credits

EDUC 172Principles of Teaching and Learning3(3-0-6)
EDUC 254Managing the Learning Environment3(3-0-6)
EDUC 390Learning Assessment and Evaluation2(2-0-4)
EDUP 182Professional Experience1(0-3-0)
ENGL 325Concepts and Application of TESOL3(3-0-6)
ENGL 428Cooperative Education in TESOL6(0-35-0)

Free Electives Courses: not less than 6 credits

Free electives may be taken from any courses offered by any Faculty at Asia-Pacific International University

Minor Program: not less than 18 Credits

Minor in English (Option for students from other programs) 18 Credits

Required: 15 Credits

All of the following – 9 credits

ENGL 152Introduction to Reading Strategies3(3-0-6)
ENGL 251Public Speaking3(3-0-6)
ENGL 252English Grammar3(3-0-6)

One of the following – 3 credits

ENGL 131Introduction to Literature3(3-0-6)
ENGL 239Literature and Innovation3(3-0-6)

One of the following – 3 credits

ENGL 257Expository Writing3(3-0-6)
ENGL 360AI-Enhanced Professional Writing3(3-0-6)
ENGL 357Creative Writing3(3-0-6)

Electives: 3 Credits

One of the following:

ENGL 231Survey of British Literature3(3-0-6)
ENGL 278Writing for Media3(3-0-6)
ENGL 353Applied Phonetics and Diction3(3-0-6)
ENGL 357Creative Writing3(3-0-6)
ENGL 442Small Group and Team Communication3(3-0-6)

Minor in Music (Option for all students) 18 Credits

Required Courses (15 credits)

All of the following – 11 credits

MUSC 109Introduction to Music Theory3(3-0-6)
MUSC 207Music Ministry2(1-2-3)
MUSC 305Basic Conducting2(1-2-3)
MUSC 371Methods of Teaching Music3(2-2-5)

One from the following – 1 credit

MUSC 271Foundations of Choral Singing1(0-2-1)
MUSC 272Developing Ensemble Musicianship1(0-2-1)
MUSC 273Advanced Choral Techniques and Performance1(0-2-1)
MUSC 274Choral Performance and Leadership1(0-2-1)

Any from the following – 4 credits

MUSC 111Introductory Piano Lessons 11(0-2-1)
MUSC 112Introductory Piano Lessons 21(0-2-1)
MUSC 113Introductory Piano Lessons 31(0-2-1)
MUSC 114Introductory Piano Lessons 41(0-2-1)
MUSC 211Intermediate Piano Lessons 11(0-2-1)
MUSC 212Intermediate Piano Lessons 21(0-2-1)
MUSC 213Intermediate Piano Lessons 31(0-2-1)
MUSC 214Intermediate Piano Lessons 41(0-2-1)
MUSC 121Introductory Voice Lessons 11(0-2-1)
MUSC 122Introductory Voice Lessons 21(0-2-1)
MUSC 123Introductory Voice Lessons 31(0-2-1)
MUSC 124Introductory Voice Lessons 41(0-2-1)
MUSC 221Intermediate Voice Lessons 11(0-2-1)
MUSC 222Intermediate Voice Lessons 21(0-2-1)
MUSC 223Intermediate Voice Lessons 31(0-2-1)
MUSC 224Intermediate Voice Lessons 41(0-2-1)

Elective Courses (3 credits)

Any three credits from the following

MUSC 291Music Theory and Musicianship3(3-0-6)
MUSC 305Recital1(1-0-2)
MUSC 361Fundamentals of Music Education2(2-0-4)
MUSC 381Choral Conducting2(1-2-3)

Field of Study: TESOL

TESOL Required Field of Study Courses: 15 Credits

  • EDUC 275 Introduction to Teaching Methods (3 credits)
  • EDUC 284 Classroom and Educational Management (3 credits)
  • ENGL 325 Introduction to concepts and application of TESOL (3 credits)
  • EDUC 390 Educational Measurement and Evaluation (3 credits)
  • ENGL 428 Practicum in TESOL (3 credits)

TESOL Elective Field of Study Courses: 12 Credits

  • EDUC 220 Educational Psychology (3 credits)
  • ENGL 321 Language Acquisition and Learning (3 credits)
  • ENGL 341 Social Media Communications (3 credits)
  • ENGL 359 Informal Essay Writing (3 credits)
  • ENGL 377 English Usage (3 credits)
  • ENGL 379 Sociolinguistics (3 credits)
  • ENGL 411 Trends and Issues in TESOL (3 credits)
  • ENGL 457 History of the English Language (3 credits)
  • ENGL 472 Independent Study (3 credits)

Field of Study: Communication

Communication Required Field of Study Courses: 15 Credits

  • ENGL 347 Contemporary Communication Theories (3 credits)
  • ENGL 351 News Writing (3 credits)
  • ENGL 356 Feature Writing (3 credits)
  • ENGL 357 Creative Writing (3 credits)
  • ENGL 443 Small Group and Team Communication (3 credits)

Communication Elective Field of Study Courses: 12 Credits

  • BUAD 234 Communication for Business (3 credits)
  • ENGL 341 Social Media Communications (3 credits)
  • ENGL 359 Informal Essay Writing (3 credits)
  • ENGL 377 English Usage (3 credits)
  • ENGL 379 Sociolinguistics (3 credits)
  • ENGL 448 Communication Practicum (3 credits)
  • ENGL 457 History of the English Language (3 credits)
  • ENGL 472 Independent Study (3 credits)

Field of Study: Business

Business Required Field of Study Courses: 15 Credits

  • BUAD 234 Communication for Business (3 credits)
  • MKTG 232 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
  • MNGT 224 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
  • MNGT 231 Principles of Management (3 credits)
  • MNGT 455 Human Resource Management (3 credits)

Business Elective Field of Study Courses: 12 Credits

  • BUAD 355 International Business (3 credits)
  • ENGL 341 Social Media Communications (3 credits)
  • ENGL 377 English Usage (3 credits)
  • ENGL 379 Sociolinguistics (3 credits)
  • ENGL 458 Internship (3 credits)
  • ENGL 472 Independent Study (3 credits)
  • ENGL 457 History of the English Language (3 credits)
  • MKTG 322 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
  • MKTG 447 Advertizing and Promotion Management (3 credits)

First, second, third and fourth year students study at Muak Lek campus.

Total credits for the whole year 32 credits

First Semester, Academic Year of 2025

SubjectCreditHourTotal
TheoryLab/practicumSDL
GENL110Seminar in Character Development01--
GENL111Essential Skills for Higher Education1102
GENL113Living Like Jesus in the Modern World3306
GENL115Essay Writing3306
GENL117Conversational Thai I1111
ENGL151Interpersonal Communication3306
ENGL152Introduction to Reading Strategies3306
Total141512716

Second Semester

SubjectCreditHourTotal
TheoryLab/practicumSDL
GENL110Seminar in Character Development0---
GENL112Information Technology Skills2123
GENL114Holistic Health and Wellness2123
GENL118Conversational Thai II1111
GENL216Academic Writing3306
ENGL132Introduction to Literature3306
ENGL156Fundamentals of Leadership1102
Required Strand Course (TESOL 2 courses)3306
Total151352718

Summer Semester

SubjectCreditHourTotal
TheoryLab/practicumSDL
Free Elective 13306
Total33063

Total credits for the whole year 34 credits

First Semester, Academic Year of 2026

SubjectCreditHourTotal
TheoryLab/practicumSDL
GENL110Seminar in Character Development0100
GENL211/213Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs and Lifestyle/ Origins of Life3225
GENL217Applied Math and Financial Skills for Daily Life3306
ENGL239Literature and Innovation3306
ENGL251Public Speaking3306
ENGL257Expository Writing3306
Total151522917

Second Semester

SubjectCreditHourTotal
TheoryLab/practicumSDL
GENL110Seminar in Character Development0100
ENGL231Survey of British Literature3306
ENGL252English Grammar3306
ENGL258Critical Thinking and Reading3306
ENGL262Digital Tools and Skills for Workplaces3306
ENGL264Leadership and Self1102
Required Strand Course 23306
Total161703218

Summer Semester

SubjectCreditHourTotal
TheoryLab/practicumSDL
Free Elective 23306
Total33063

Total credits for the whole year 33 credits

First Semester, Academic Year of 2027

SubjectCreditHourTotal
TheoryLab/practicumSDL
GENL110Seminar in Character Development0100
GENL313Ethical Decision Making3306
GENL318Environmental Conservation2123
ENGL345Cross Culture Communication3306
ENGL353Applied Phonetics and Diction3306
ENGL391Foundational Research Skills3306
Total141422716

Second Semester

SubjectCreditHourTotal
TheoryLab/practicumSDL
GENL110Seminar in Character Development01--
ENGL352Advanced English Grammar3306
ENGL354Introduction to English Linguistics3306
ENGL360AI-Enhanced Professional Writing3306
ENGL392Research Proposal Development3306
ENGL394Leadership and Followership1102
Required Strand Course 33306
Total161703217

Summer Semester

SubjectCreditHourTotal
TheoryLab/practicumSDL
Elective Course 13306
Total33063

Total credits for the whole year 24 credits

First Semester, Academic Year of 2028

SubjectCreditHourTotal
TheoryLab/practicumSDL
GENL110Seminar in Character Development01--
ENGL428/448/458Required Strand Course 4
Cooperative Education in TESOL
Cooperative Education in Communication
Internship
60350
ENGL472Independent Study
Elective course 2
3108
Total9325828

Second Semester

SubjectCreditHourTotal
TheoryLab/practicumSDL
GENL110Seminar in Character Development01--
GENL413Healthy Family Relationships3306
ENGL454Reading and Discussion of Current Issues3306
ENGL471Community Building Experience1102
ENGL473Work Preparedness2204
ENGL498Directed Research & Seminar3306
Required Strand Course 53306
Total151603016

General Education Learning Outcomes

1. Ethics and Morals
Learning Outcomes

  1. Has moral standards, adheres to an ethical code of conduct in professional life, and serves as a role model to others.
  2. Is honest and faithful to oneself and to others.
  3. Has a sacrificial spirit, a heart for public service, and understands oneself and others.
  4. Has self-discipline and a sense of responsibility, respects others’ rights, and is a good listener.
  5. Respects the rules and regulations of organizations and society.

Teaching Strategies

  1. Faculty members are good role models and instill the value of honesty while teaching classes.
  2. Establish rules that promote self-discipline and a sense of responsibility, such as punctuality dress code and academic honesty.
  3. Encourage students to participate in and organize activities that provide academic and professional services to society.
  4. Encourage students to participate in/ organize activities that build Ethics and Moral Values.
  5. Teach through actual situations.
  6. Teach through lectures.
  7. Special lectures by experienced persons.
  8. Teach through discussions.
  9. Personal or group assignments.

Evaluation Methods

  1. Evaluate from submission of assignments.
  2. Evaluate from punctual attendance.
  3. Evaluate from self-discipline via appropriate dress and following of university rules and regulations.
  4. Evaluate from student participation in activities.
  5. Evaluate from student responsible on the assignments.
  6. Evaluate from behavioral observation and student participation in class.
  7. Evaluate by using examinations.

2. Knowledge
Learning Outcomes

  1. Understands fundamental concepts and principles in various fields including the Social Sciences, Humanities, Sciences and Languages.
  2. Has a knowledge and understanding of principles, theories and concepts in knowledge that are studied.
  3. Is able to analyze and explain the principles of courses that are studied.
  4. Is able to integrate and apply knowledge appropriately in real-life situations.

Teaching Strategies

  1. Teach through lectures include a variety of teaching methodologies based on course content that emphasize student-centered.
  2. Teach through discussions.
  3. Teach through practice in laboratory.
  4. Teach through project-based instruction.
  5. Teach through self-study.
  6. Using situations, problems and case studies.
  7. Using actual situations.
  8. Emphasize participative learning by using collaborative and cooperative methodology.
  9. Personal or group assignments.
  10. Field trips.

Evaluation Methods

  1. Sectional quizzes, midterm examination and final examination.
  2. Case study analysis reports.
  3. Practice assessment.
  4. Report/Project assessment.
  5. Presentation assessment.
  6. Self-assessment, Peer assessment, Teacher assessment.
  7. Behavioral Observation and student participation in class.

3. Cognitive Skills
Learning Outcomes

  1. Understands concepts and is able to think systematically.
  2. Able to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate problems by using knowledge obtained through study.
  3. Able to apply knowledge to solve problems in various situations properly and appropriately.

Teaching Strategies

  1. Teach through discussions to foster analytical thinking.
  2. Teach through problem-based learning or case studies related to course content.
  3. Teach through experiential learning with actual situations, field trips.
  4. Emphasize application of theory in actual situations.
  5. Teach through self-study.
  6. Personal or group assignments.

Evaluation Methods

  1. Evaluate by using examinations.
  2. Case study analysis reports.
  3. Evaluate from problem solving processes and analytical performance.
  4. Evaluate from actual work performance.
  5. Report/Project assessment.
  6. Presentation assessment.

4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
Learning Outcomes

  1. Has good human relation skills, is able to adapt to situations and organizational culture.
  2. Is responsible to society, organizations, and for assigned work.
  3. Able to assume the roles of either a leader or a follower in various circumstances.

Teaching Strategies

  1. (1) Use a variety of teaching methodologies that emphasize student-centered learning by using problems, case studies and actual situations.
    (2) Emphasize interaction between student and student, student and teacher, student and service recipient.
    (3) Organize group activities to foster the roles of leader and follower.
    (4) Organize learning from practical activities or projects that promotes team work and leadership skills.

Evaluation Methods

  1. Evaluate students’ interpersonal skills and sense of responsibility by using cooperative learning methods.
  2. Self-assessment, Peer assessment, Teacher assessment.
  3. Behavioral observation and student participation.
  4. Evaluate learner on leadership skills and how they assume the roles of leader and follower in different kinds of situations.
  5. Evaluate ability to work with others and as a team.
  6. Evaluate the responsiveness from the practical section.

5. Quantitative Analytical, Communication and Information Technology Skills
Learning Outcomes

  1. Able to use knowledge in mathematics or statistics to analyze data and present it in a suitable manner.
  2. Able to communicate with others appropriately through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and presenting information.
  3. Able to use information technology skills to search for, collect, analyze, and present data properly.

Teaching Strategies

  1. Organize activities that emphasize quantitative analytical skills through practice exercises, solving mathematical or statistical problems, and applying these principles in actual situations.
  2. Organize activities that emphasize the communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and presenting.
  3. Provide learning experience in selecting and using information technology to search for data and communicates it clearly in many formats.
  4. Provide learning experience in presenting information that is appropriate in terms of the audience, content, and channel.

Evaluation Methods

  1. Evaluate numerical skills through examinations.
  2. Evaluate communication skills through examinations, observation, or assignments that measure listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  3. Evaluate information technology skills through examinations, project reports and presentations.

Professional Learning Outcomes

1. Ethics and Morals

1.1 Be able to articulate awareness of the importance of ethical and moral values for self and for society
1.2 Be respectful of rules and regulations of organizations and society
1.3 Be service-minded

2. Knowledge

2.1 Be knowledgeable of the concepts, theories and principles in the field of studies
2.2 Be able to clarify concepts, theories and principles in the field of studies
2.3 Be able to integrate and apply knowledge appropriately to real-life situations

3. Cognitive Skills

3.1 Be able to analyze and evaluate
3.2 Be able to use knowledge for problem solving
3.3 Be able to think critically in making evaluations and drawing conclusions

4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility

4.1 Be able to get along well with others
4.2 Be able to work well with others
4.3 Be responsible toward tasks, organizations and society

5. Numerical, Communication and Technology Skills

5.1 Be able to use mathematical knowledge to interpret data and to make decisions
5.2 Be able to interpret information in various forms (audio/visual)
5.3 Be able to communicate appropriately through effective speaking and writing skills
5.4 Be able to use information technology to search, collect, analyze and communicate ideas or information