FOUNDATION YEAR STUDIES PROGRAM

(Applicable since September 2005)

PUC has now been officially approved for its Foundation Year Studies Program by the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC) and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) to grant the Certification of Foundation Year Course to all successful undergraduate students.

Foundation Year Course, required for all first-year students, consists of liberal arts curriculum that will help students gain vital general knowledge to better prepare them for a rigorous university education. There are eight common courses for all students in every major, and two oriented courses for those who choose a specific major field of study.

As part of this new requirement, by both ACC and MoEYS, students must successfully complete the Foundation Year Course in their first year before being allowed to continue their study at PUC.

VISION

Education with wisdom and excellence.

GOAL

To strengthen general knowledge that is the Foundation for students to acquire an internationally standardized Education.

MISSIONS

To actively take part in human resource development through globalization and sustainability
To strengthen the quality and improve the capacity of students to become responsible, well-informed citizens
To sustain social development, build up peace and resolve conflicts through non-violence means
To educate students with international standardized curriculum that includes knowledge on environmental issues, community service, gender and development
To enhance students capacity with research and critical thinking skills needed for global job markets and for advanced studies abroad
To create opportunities for students to practice what they have learned while still in school.

EIGHT COMMON COURSES OFFERED BY ALL FACULTIES

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 102)
Introduction to Khmer Studies (KHMR 110)
Introduction to Computers (COMP 110)
Introduction to Environmental Science (NATS 102)
Introduction to Political Science (POL 101)
Introduction to Gender Studies (SOC 110)
English I: Reading and Composition (ENGL 110)
English II: Reading and Composition (ENGL 120)

TWO ORIENTED COURSES REQUIRED BY EACH FACULTY

Faculty of Arts, Letters, and Humanities

Introduction to Humanities (HUM 110)
Introduction to Philosophy and Society (PHIL 115)

Faculty of Business and Economics

Management Principles (MGT 110)
Accounting I (ACCT 110)

Faculty of Communications and Media Arts

Introduction to Humanities (HUM 110)
Introduction to Law (LAW 101)

Faculty of Education

Introduction to Humanities (HUM 110)
Introduction to Philosophy and Society (PHIL 115)

Faculty of Law and Public Affairs

Introduction to Law (LAW 101)
Introduction to Public Policy and Adminstration (PA 110)

Faculty of Mathematics, Sciences, & Engineering

Introduction to Biology (BIO 101)
Chemistry I (CHEM 101)

Faculty of Social Sciences & International Relations

Introduction to Public Policy and Adminstration (PA 110)
Theories of International Relations (POL 120)

PROFESSORS

Both international and national professors in this program are highly educated with university degree(s) and at least 3-year teaching experience and are carefully screened and selected. Professors are well disciplined, helpful and professional in effectively teaching students to achieve course and program objectives.

From Left to Right: Dean Teresa Smith, Professor of Cultural Anthropology; Dr. George Hannen,

Professor of English; and Dr. Srey Sun Leang, Professor of Environmental Science.

CREDIT TRANSFERRED

Student who obtained a Certificate of Foundation Year Course from other universities will have to:

-Take PUC English Placement Test (this policy will not affect students who have successfully completed PUC’s pre-academic English proficiency program and those who obtained acceptable TOEFL or IELTS test scores);

-Submit the previous study reports/transcripts and Foundation Year Course Certificate to PUC Foundation Year Studies Department for credits evaluation (number of transferable credits is to be decided by the Director of PUC Foundation Year Studies Department);

-Other requirements maybe needed as deems necessary.

*PUC students who have successfully completed all the requirements of the Foundation Year Studies Program at PUC can obtain the Certificate at the Registrar’s Office.

PUC Foundation Year Studies Department

is located in South Campus:

No. 184, First Floor, Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh

For further inquiries and information, please contact the following Department staff:

Prof. Kieng Rotana, Vice President for University Relations and Student Affairs; & In charge of Foundation Studies Program

Mobile: 012 898 630

E-mail: kieng_rotana@yahoo.com

Mr. Kinn Minea, B.B.A., Assistant Director

Mobile: 012 679 615

E-mail: kinn_minea@yahoo.com

Mr. Kol Veasna, Administrative Assistant

Mobile: 011 706 610

E-mail: kolveasna@yahoo.com

Supporting Officers:

Mr. Sok Vary, Testing Manager, 011 666 002

Mr. Ma Sokroath, Enrollment Manager, 012 602 550

Mr. So Sok Netra, University Registrar, 012 966 119