Specialized Programs
The Intensive English Program designs and implements specialized language programs to meet the curricular needs of institutional partners and groups.
We Create Tailored
Programs for You
Through collaborating with various academic departments at the University of Mississippi, the IEP excels in offering programs focusing on specific fields. The logistics of these programs can be customized to fit the interests of students and professionals alike. See sample of specialized programs below.
Our specialized programs offer
- Customized curricula (credit or non-credit courses)
- Short-term (2-8 weeks) or semester in length availability
- Flexible dates
- Flexible pricing to achieve the program goals
- Optional cultural activities and excursions (see below)
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English through Southern Culture
English through Southern Culture is designed to expose students to the culture of the American South, with a specific focus on the history, literature, music, and arts of Oxford, Mississippi, and the surrounding areas while providing students with the opportunity to improve their communicative competence in English. All IEP classes incorporate modern technologies that assist in language learning.
Learn about the UM Center for the Study of Southern Culture -
Business English
This program is designed to prepare students for the communication demands of the business world using professional business tools. Students learn the vocabulary, styles, and rhetoric of various business environments, as well as the field-specific content knowledge of introductory business principles.
Learn about the School of Business Administration -
English for STEM
Students improve and reinforce their academic English abilities through the use of authentic materials focusing on science and technology. This program enables students to explore innovative areas of scientific study and sharpen their critical thinking skills while learning strategies to strengthen the four main skill areas.
Learn about the STEM Learning Center -
Hospitality/Tourism English
Hospitality/Tourism English is designed for students to build the language skills necessary for the professional world of hospitality and tourism. Not only do students take courses to strengthen their communicative competence in English, but they also explore the vibrant hospitality industry of Oxford and nearby Memphis, TN. They also meet with community leaders who are responsible for Oxford’s thriving tourism.
Visit Oxford -
English and College Sports
Students are introduced to the energetic culture of college sports through an engaging integrated skills approach. Students tour athletic facilities, interact with athletes, and attend sporting events, all while strengthening their core language skills.
Ole Miss Athletics -
English and the Blues
Learn the history and progression of Blues music from its origins in Mississippi to its current popularity on a global scale. This program focuses on strengthening students’ speaking and listening skills through a wide range of engaging authentic materials and informative excursions. The Blues Archive at the University of Mississippi houses one of the largest collections of blues recordings, publications, and memorabilia in the world. Oxford is just a short drive to the heart of Blues culture, the Mississippi Delta. Students will have the opportunity to explore the Mississippi Blues Trail, meet with local Blues scholars, attend live Blues shows, and more.
Learn about the Mississippi Blues Trail
Logistics
For more information about these programs, please contact Tracy Koslowski at StudyEnglish@olemiss.edu
Dormitories
The IEP offers housing accommodations for students in Residence Hall 2 (RH2), Residence Hall 3 (RH3), or Residential College South (RC South) while on campus. When in our housing, students will enjoy activities designed to acclimate them to campus, the South, and the United States. These dormitories feature in-room bathrooms, study rooms on each floor, conference rooms, community kitchens, and lounges with TVs on each floor. Each room is furnished with a microwave and a refrigerator. A desk, dresser, nightstand, and twin extra-long bed is provided for each resident. All rooms are air conditioned. Ethernet hookups, wireless internet, and basic cable will be included in every room. A 24-hour front desk, a community assistant on each floor, a live-in community coordinator, and student ID card readers on all exterior and resident doors make RH2, RH3, and RC South safe and secure places to live.
Hotel
If dormitory space is not available, arrangements will be made for students to stay at a nearby hotel.
We have a variety of meal plans available regardless of housing location. Meal plans allow students to save money by prepaying for a certain number of meals rather than buying meals at regular price. Please visit Ole Miss Dining for more information on the various meal plan and dining options on campus.
Academic Year 2022 – 2023
| 2 Week | 4 Week | |
| Application Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Tuition, student fees, and materials | $1500 | $2,800 |
| Campus Housing | $500 | $700 |
| Health Insurance | $75 | $150 |
| TB Testing | $202 | $202 |
| Meal Plan (optional) | $250 | $450 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $2,652 | $4,377 |
*Costs are based on 2022-2023 rates and are subject to change based on customization of the program.
Sample Specialized Program
English Language Teacher Professional Development
Designed for English language teachers who want to improve their English language teaching and communication skills, the program offers workshops that focus on best practices for curriculum development, lesson design, and student assessment. Participants interact with TESL and IEP faculty at the University of Mississippi and local K-12 school teachers. All IEP classes incorporate modern technologies that assist in language learning.
Curriculum
- Enroll in one (1) for-credit course (Topics in Intercultural Communication).
- The course meets for 4 hours each day, 5 days per week (40 contact hours total).
- The goals are to improve English language proficiency, learn about American culture in the classroom, and gain new, innovative language teaching methods.
- Participants conduct a teaching demonstration and receive feedback from expert language teachers.
- We can plan 2-3 cultural activities each week.
Curriculum
- Enroll in two (2) for-credit courses (Topics in Intercultural Communication and Topics in American Culture).
- Each course meets 2 hours per day, 5 days per week (80 contact hours total).
- The goals are to improve English language proficiency, learn about American culture in the classroom, and gain new, innovative language teaching methods.
- Participants conduct a teaching demonstration and receive feedback from expert language teachers.
- We can plan 2-3 cultural activities each week.
- Students must currently be employed as English language teachers –OR– be enrolled in an (English) teacher education program.
- Students should have English proficiency of a CEFR level B1 –OR– a test score of 47 on the TOEFL iBT, 5 on the IELTS, or 550 on the TOEIC. Students without official test scores may provide a letter from their institution establishing their English language proficiency.
- Students who have neither a test score nor a letter may elect to enroll in the program and take a placement test (Michigan Test of English Language Placement, for example) at the IEP upon arrival. However, students who score below a TOEFL ITP of 450 must enroll in regular IEP courses.
Oxford, Mississippi
- Oxford
Jackson, MS and Delta
- Out of Town
Memphis, Tennessee
- Memphis