Yoder Signed MOU with San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) to Offer American College Courses in Taiwan


Yoder International Academy (YIA) and San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) signed MOU to offer American college courses/credits in Taiwan. To learn more about this joined program, please contact YIA’s manin office at (03) 452-3566.

Program Starts: 7/6/2022-8/12/2022 or 8/28/2022 (Taiwan Time)
Course Name Units Transfer Credit Prerequisite Course Description
Career and Personal Development
CRER 401- College Success
7/6/2022-8/12/2022 (6 weeks)
1 CSU & UC Prerequisite: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836 and ENGL 836; or ENGL 847 or ESL 400.
Provides students with essential tools, skills, and information including college policies, procedures, educational requirements, and college programs/support services. This course also assists students in time management, setting goals, decision-making skills, and other strategies for success.
Computer Science
CIS 110 – Introduction to CIS
(CIS 118 at Cañada College)
7/6/2022-8/12/2022 (6 weeks)
3 CSU & UC None;
Eligibility for ENGL 838 or ENGL 848 or ESL 400.
Introduction to computers and information science. Includes computer terminology, computer hardware and software, networks, common operating systems, data representation, telecommunications, Internet access and security issues, computer ethics, and beginning computer programming concepts, and an introduction to research processes and methods through online tools and sources. Topics are motivated by current issues and events. Discussions include examination of such issues as privacy, intellectual property, and cloud computing
Digital Art and Animation
MART 441 –  Intro. to Game Design
7/6/2022-8/28/2022 (8 weeks)
3 CSU Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836 and ENGL 836; or ENGL 847 or ESL 400.
Introduction to the essentials of game design using industry-standard game engine, spreadsheets, presentation slides, photo editing, 3D modeling, and reference art to convey game design ideas and specifications. Practical application of skills learned to develop games.
Business
BUS. 100 – Introduction to Business
7/6/2022-8/12/2022 (6 weeks)
3 CSU & UC None;
Recommended: Eligibility for MATH 110.
Eligibility for READ 836 and ENGL 836; or ENGL 847 or ESL 400.
Introduction to American business in the global environment providing an overview of economics, ethics, management, marketing, operations, information management, accounting, and finance.