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UCLA Extension Summer Schoolin collaboration with ASEEDER
Date: July 14-July 27, 2025（14 days）
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Age: 15-19 years old
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Subject
Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Methods (4 credits)
Applying Economics to Business Decisions (4 credits)
Fundamentals of Software Development and Programming (4 credits)
General Chemistry for Life Scientists I
Physics
Introduction
University Introduction
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), established in 1919, is a premier research university located in Los Angeles, USA. As a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities and the Global Public University Forum, UCLA is widely recognized as a "Public Ivy." According to the 2025 US News & World Report global university rankings, UCLA is ranked 1st among public universities in the U.S. and 15th worldwide, with its Mathematics ranked 7th, Finance in 10th, Statistics and Data Science in 11th, Biology and Biochemistry in 11th, and Economics in 14th globally. UCLA has cultivated 16 Nobel Prize laureates, 15 recipients of the MacArthur Genius Grant, and 11 recipients of the National Medal of Science.
UCLA Extension is the continuing education division of UCLA. It is one of the oldest and largest continuing higher education providers in the United States. Students enrolled in UCLA Extension programs will have access to the highquality resources and academic support that UCLA offers, while benefiting from flexible learning opportunities designed to meet their professional and academic needs.
Program Introduction
UCLA Extension Summer School in collaboration with ASEEDER is led by distinguished faculty members and is designed to provide students with an in-depth experience of world-class academic disciplines and innovative teaching methodologies at one of the most prestigious universities in the world. The program features five popular courses: Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Methods (4 credits), Applying Economics to Business Decisions (4 credits), Fundamentals of Software Development and Programming (4 credits), General Chemistry for Life Scientists Ⅰ (4 credits), and Physics (4 credits). Students will receive an official certificate of completion and 4 transferable credits, which can be transferred to 10 UC campuses, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, etc.
why us
1. Immersive Experience at UCLA Extension
This course is provided by UCLA Extension, the continuing education division of UCLA. During the program, students will study and explore the campus of UCLA, immerse themselves in the academic atmosphere and explore the academic heritage of the world-renowned university.
2. Five Popular Subjects
Five selected courses are offered: Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Methods (4 credits), Applying Economics to Business Decisions (4 credits), Fundamentals of Software Development and Programming (4 credits), General Chemistry for Life Scientists Ⅰ , Physics. Students will experience UCLA's teaching model and gain early exposure to undergraduate-level professional knowledge. According to the 2025 US News global subject rankings, UCLA ranks 7th in Math, 10th in Finance, 11th in Statistics and Data Science, 11th in Biology and Biochemistry, and 14th in Economics.
3. Official Completion Certificate & Credits
Students who complete the program and meet the requirements will receive an official completion certificate. Additionally, the program offers an official credit-transferrable course allowing students to earn 4 transferring credits within the UC system. This experience at a world-class university will serve as a strong testament to their academic capabilities and provide a competitive edge in future study abroad applications.
4. Professional Teaching Faculty
The program features courses taught by professional teaching faculty appointed. The curriculum focuses on rigorous academic research, covering cutting-edge knowledge and in-depth analysis to help students master the subject matter and explore key issues from a global research perspective in the field of study through face-to-face communications with experts.
5. Cultural Exploration in LA
Students will have the opportunity to visit the UCLA and California Institute of Technology (Caltech) campus. They will also tour notable cultural sites such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Getty Center, and the California Natural History Museum, as well as having a fantastic experience at Universal Studios.
Cultural Exploration in LA：
Course Selections
Applying Economics to Business Decisions （4 Credits）Quota: Up to 25 students per course
Course Description：
This course examines the effort of the enterprise to secure profits and the nature of demand for its products. Students will learn the cost and production, allocation of resources, forms of market competition, the relation of size to efficiency, and productive factors. Algebra and statistics may be used in the analysis of economic theory to benefit students' better understanding of the analysis method of economic theory and lay a solid foundation for solving practical economic problems.
* Design for students who are interested in mathematics, finance, economics, etc
* Recommended Reading: Economics (William Boyes & Michael Melvin)
Outcomes:
This course focuses on micro & macro economics, aiming to develop students' ability to analyze economic decisions, improve the accuracy of quantitative financial analysis, acquire key skills in financial economics, better understand market dynamics and be able to effectively apply economic principles and financial instruments in real business decisions.Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Use analytical tools used to understand how people make choices
2. Analyze contemporary economic issues by economic analysis tools
3. Understand the roles of the government and the Federal Reserve in economic analysis
4. Analyze how the market system solves basic economic problems
5. Understand how group or collective economic decisions are made and the consequences
Teaching Faculty:
Nguyen has been teaching economics at UCLA Extension since 1993. He has published in the areas of antitrust analysis in mergers and acquisitions, and public policy in the Electricity Journal, The Journal of Business and Economic Statistics, and elsewhere. He has delivered numerous economic expert testimonies on behalf of clients before federal and various state regulatory agencies.
* The above teaching faculty and course outline are subject to change.
Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Methods (4 Credits)Quota: Up to 25 students per course
Course Description：
This course aims to develop students' ability to use mathematical analysis tools to solve economic problems, enhancing their logical reasoning and innovation skills. Major topics covered in differentiation and integration include optimization, applications of the first and second derivatives, the area under the curve calculation technique and other subject knowledge in integral science. Students are expected to understand the fundamental theorem of calculus and its implications for applied real-world problems, and apply the relevant techniques from calculus to the problem-solving needs of public and private sector organizations.
* Designed for students who are interested in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, etc
* Recommended reading: Statistical Techniques in Business & Economics
Outcomes:
The students are expected to apply the relevant techniques from calculus in real-world contexts that are related to the problemsolving needs of the public and private sector organizations. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand statistical terminology
2. Understand various concepts of statistics and quantitative methods
3. Recognize business, medical, and scientific applications of statistical data
4. Appropriately use statistical techniques
5. Utilize mathematical analysis
6. Prepare for advanced quantitative courses such as Quantitative Analysis & Forecasting
Teaching Faculty:
Matin was the President and CEO of LPT Construction Company where he managed the design and construction of medium-sized projects. He has been teaching Mathematics and Quantitative Methods since 1991.
* The above teaching faculty and course outline are subject to change.
Fundamentals of Software Development and Programming (4 Credits)Quota: Up to 25 students per course
Course Description：
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to computer programming (coding) and software app development through Python and Visual Basic. It benefits students pursuing programming and software development as a career by learning topics including problem-solving approaches, programming basics (such as variables, loops, conditional statements, functions, and file handling) and object-oriented programming (OOP), programming methods, requirements analysis, user interface design, and basic software development processes such as debugging, testing, and optimization. This introductory course requires a commercial-grade application, providing a solid foundation for further programming studies and software development work.
* Design for students who are interested in programming, technology, software development, etc.
* Recommended Reading: Visual Basic（Mike Murach,2015）
Outcomes:
This course covers programming fundamentals and software development process issues and aims to develop students' programming, design, testing, and project management skills. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Enumerate terminology from various development methodologies, including Agile Scrum
2. Understand principles of procedural and object-oriented programming and syntax using Python (simple input/output programs, variables, expressions, looping, selection, functions, objects)
3. Understand principles of object-oriented event-driven programming and syntax plus GUI user interface design for Windows using Visual Basic
4. Identify and utilize the basic logical structures of a program
5. Debug programs and test them using simple software test techniques
Teaching Faculty:
Keith Jefferies has taught IT/Computer Science at UCLA since the 1990s and co-authored an internationally recognized programming textbook with fellow UCLA Extension instructor Fred Zerez. He is a Distinguished Scholar in Mathematics/Computer Science from UCLA and a Chevron Fellow graduate in Management/Computer Information Systems from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. His professional career has spanned notable companies such as IBM, Ashton-Tate, and RAND. He specializes in both physical and cloud-based server and network infrastructure, software development, etc.
* The above teaching faculty and course outline are subject to change.
General Chemistry for Life Scientists I (4 Credits) Quota: Up to 25 students per course
Course Description：
This course provides an introduction to physical and general chemistry principles, aiming to help students understand the structure of substances and the principles of chemical reactions that are closely related to life processes. The course will cover atomic structure based on quantum mechanics; atomic properties; trends in the periodic table; chemical bonding; properties of inorganic and organic acids, bases and buffers; and titrations, laying a solid foundation for the future study in organic chemistry and life sciences, and developing the ability to solve practical research problems.
* Design for students who are interested in biology, medicine, chemistry, etc.
* Recommended Reading: Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight
Outcomes:
This course embodies the combination of chemical principles and practice in life sciences, aiming to develop the comprehensive ability of scientific analysis, experimental design, and innovative problem-solving. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Master introductory quantum mechanics
2. Master the basics of molecular structures and chemical equations
3. Establish a strong foundation of acids and bases
4. Prepare for organic chemistry
Teaching Faculty:
Shakir worked on a class of gene product known as unspliced RNA, and gene expression in cells, which provides important insights into RNA biology and cellular quality control. He joined PreScouter as a Global Scholar in 2014.
* The above teaching faculty and course outline are subject to change.
Physics (4 Credits) Quota: Up to 25 students per course
Course Description：
This course covers the core concepts of physics from classic to modern, including planetary motion, Newton's laws, Wave-particle duality of light, principles of thermodynamics, acoustic phenomena, and quantum mechanics. Students will learn to integrate the theories of physics with other disciplines and analyze in-depth the academic research and realworld applications of physics. By exploring the development, experimental validation, and cultural context of these core physical principles, students will develop the ability to integrate knowledge across disciplines, the skills to critically analyze the scientific literature, and to enhance their comprehensive skills in physical reasoning, modeling, and problem-solving, laying a solid foundation for a future career in scientific research or technological innovation
* Design for students who are interested in physics, planetary science, quantum mechanics, etc.
* Recommended Reading: Conceptual Physics（Hewitt, Paul）
Outcomes:
This course aims to help students gain insights into the core principles of physics, develop the ability to integrate knowledge across disciplines and enhance their skills in physical reasoning and problem-solving. Through systematic learning from basic physics to modern physics, students can effectively apply physics principles in a multidisciplinary context. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Integrate knowledge from physics with other disciplines
2. Comprehend scientific literature relevant to physics
3. Develop strong physical reasoning and problem-solving skills
Teaching Faculty:
Jun was a PhD Candidate at Princeton University and a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics at MIT. He has served as an assistant professor at UCLA since 2018. His research spans chemistry and bioengineering, focusing on genomics and bioengineering technologies, and he is committed to advancing innovative applications of bioengineering through interdisciplinary research!
* The above teaching faculty and course outline are subject to change.
Assessment
Program Outcomes
Non-credit Courses ：
Students who complete the course and meet the completion requirements will receive an official certificate of completion.
Credit Course：
Students who complete the course and meet the completion requirements will receive an official completion certificate, transcript, and credits.
Assessment Criteria
The credit course utilizes a process-based evaluation system, with final evaluation based on factors such as exam grades, class participation, and instructor evaluations. The criteria are categorized into five grading scales: A, B, C, D, and F, with an F indicating that the student has not met the completion requirements. The grading scales are as follows:
Assessment Methods
1.At least 80% attendance
2.Completion of assignments
1. At least 80% attendance
2. Completion of assignments
3. Course exam
Credit Transfer Information
The credits earned from this program can be transferred for unit credit toward bachelor's degrees at all campuses of the University of California and California State University schools. However, the transferability may vary depending on the institution and major. For students applying to other U.S. universities, it is highly recommended to confirm the credit transferability in advance.
* 2025 US News Global Rankings for the 10 Universities of California Campuses: UC Los Angeles (#15), UC Berkeley (#17), UC Davis (#33), UC San Diego (#29), UC Irvine (#33), UC Santa Barbara (#39), UC Merced (#58), UC Riverside (#76), UC Santa Cruz (#84), UC San Francisco (*no undergraduate programs, not ranked)
Sample Schedule
| Date/Time | Morning 9:00-12:00 |
Afternoon 13:30-16:30 |
Evening | ||
| Day 1 | Arrival | ||||
| Day 2 | LA City Tour: Caltech, Hollywood, Walk of Fame/California Science Center | Review + Finish Academic Assignments | |||
| Day 3 | Orientation Opening Ceremony + Academic Course | Campus Tour + Office Hour | |||
| Day 4 | Academic Course | Academic Course | |||
| Day 5 | Self-study + Finish Academic Assignments | ||||
| Day 6 | Office Hour + Finish Academic Assignments | ||||
| Day 7 | LA Art Tour: Getty Center Art Gallery, Grand Central Market, The Last Bookstore/Beverly Hills, Greystone Garden | ||||
| Day 8 | Adventure Tour at Universal Studios | ||||
| Day 9 | Academic Course | Office Hour + Finish Academic Assignments | |||
| Day 10 | Self-study + Finish Academic Assignments | ||||
| Day 11 | Office Hour + Finish Academic Assignments | ||||
| Day 12 | Prepare for the Final Works | ||||
| Day 13 | Graduation Ceremony | ||||
| Day 14 | Departure | ||||
* The program schedule is subject to change. If unexpected situations occur, adjustments will be made to equivalent locations, ensuring the quality of the tour remains unaffected.
* Academic courses location: UCLA campus. Location for self-study and office hour Q&A: UCLA library or hotel.
* Due to the overlap with the university term, dormitory accommodations will not be available. Students will be accommodated in a hotel.
* A LA city tour will be organized on January 20th, 2025 (Day 2) whereas this day is a public holiday in the US with courses rescheduled to the afternoon of Day 4.
FAQ
Information
Date:
Jan 19th - Feb 1st, 2025
Subjects:
Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Methods(4 credits）, Introduction to Calculus, Creating a New Business
Age:
15-19 years old
Requirements：
- English language level equivalent to IELTS level 6.0 or TOEFL 80.
- Recommendation letter from your teacher as proof of English proficiency, or a phone interview with an ASEEDER staff member.
- Priority for awarded students from the ASEEDER STEM/Business assessment.
Fee：
- Include: Tuition, hotel accommodation (twin room), breakfast, excursion fees, ASEEDER group leader service fee, bus fee (airport transfer, daily commute, LA city tour and the Universal Studio excursion), insurance, and learning materials.
- Exclude: Lunch and dinner, transportation costs to and from the place of departure (Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen/Hong Kong). You can use a third-party service or AESSDER's unified service. Please confirm with the consultant before purchasing tickets. US visa fee and visa service fee (ASEEDER VIP visa service ensures successful visa approval; in case of visa refusal, all visa and program fees will be refunded without any loss).
