Non Departmental and Integrated Studies

Self-Designed (SDN)

Interdisciplinary major taught by faculty from several departments; Associate Professor DeMayo Pugno (chair).

English Language Institute (ELI)

The Heidelberg English Language Institute (HELI) offers intensive English language training combined with cultural orientation for students whose native language is not English, but who wish to attend an American college or university. The courses are sequenced according to skill levels of English, ranging from low-intermediate to advanced. A maximum of twelve (12) credits earned for the 100-level courses are applicable toward a degree at Heidelberg University.

In an effort to enhance the international students’ opportunities to improve their communication skills, their understanding of the culture and their ability to intermingle with their American peers, HELI offers peer partners and Culture Exchange in which the students come together in a non-threatening environment for loosely structured conversation and dialogue with Americans. Non-native English speakers participate in small group conversation with American partners. Conversation topics focus on the cultural aspects of American life and society.