The University has outstanding undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering, science, business and technical communications. The program develops the language skills needed to succeed in undergraduate or graduate studies at Clarkson University with a focus on academic orientation. C-TRAC students are fully integrated into the University and immersed in both American culture and academics. Grammar and vocabulary are developed in all areas. The focus is academic English.
All classes are small and personalized.
Students spend up to 25 hours per week in class and other learning activities. These short lectures are given by professors from various departments and include specific topics in social sciences, physical sciences and engineering. Classes Classes integrate all language skills and include extensive practice in such academic skills as taking notes and discussion. The content often relates directly to C-TRAC excursions and community events. Orientation to the Campus and Community Students have the chance to familiarize themselves with the university campus and other community resources such as the local library, museum and the SUNY-Potsdam library.