Golden Gate College was founded in 1979. It is a school approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and has the qualifications to run schools in California, USA. The education courses approved by BPPE can issue recognized certificates or diplomas. The school is located in Silicon Valley, the high-tech center of California, USA. It is a school with international high-quality teachers, a cutting-edge curriculum, and a multi-level student evaluation system. It provides a friendly and rich learning environment and focuses on academic teaching and guidance. It cultivates students to master real professional skills, focus on problem-solving and improvement, and encourages creative thinking. The teaching characteristics of closely combining academics and careers have been recognized by many countries internationally.
Golden Gate College inspires more people worldwide to use language communication skills to cultivate more comprehensive and diverse high-end talents for the country. It offers a master’s degree in communication and media and a master’s degree in applied psychology to help students realize their greatest potential through self-awareness, awakening, and the use of interpersonal communication skills.
Since its establishment, there have been 24,523 students from 113 countries. 23% of graduates are managers of multinational companies, 34% are local students from Silicon Valley, and 47% are international students. Since 2000, about 60% of university graduates are women and 40% are men. With the continuous accumulation of teaching experience of Kinmen Language School and the continuous improvement of teaching models, the rate of systematic education of international students has been continuously improved.
The school is located in Silicon Valley, the center of California’s high-tech industry. The campus is located in a safe office park, with easy access to major cities in the San Francisco Bay Area such as Santa Clara, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and the East Bay. There is free parking on campus. You can also take the 58 light rail and VTA bus to get there.
Golden Gate College offers students modern classrooms, video playback equipment, computers with Internet and email access, free wireless Internet access, and a lunchroom with free coffee and tea. Administrative offices are also conveniently located on campus.
GGC is equipped with cameras, speakers, microphones, video editing software (such as Filmora video editing software), statistical analysis software (such as SPSS), etc. to meet the needs of degree program courses. The school promises to purchase new equipment and software when needed. Students can use this equipment and software on campus for free.
Intensive English Language Diploma Program (IEP Program);
PhD (to be launched), graduate and undergraduate programs in Communication and Media Studies;
Applied Psychology – Consumer and Organizational Psychology; Beyond PhD (coming soon), postgraduate and undergraduate programs in Psychology.
After completing high school, college, undergraduate or graduate studies, you can choose to continue your studies at Golden Gate College in California, USA, and obtain a master’s program recognized both domestically and internationally in as little as one year. The courses for the master’s degree program, master’s degree, and doctoral degree (to be launched) are taught in face-to-face, fully remote, or hybrid ways. In addition to traditional face-to-face teaching, students can choose 100% remote education.
1. High school graduation + Golden Gate College master’s degree program (2+2)
After completing high school, students can get a certificate from FMAE, then be admitted to Golden Gate College to study for a master’s degree in applied psychology or a master’s degree in communication and media studies, and can choose to study online through distance education. After graduation, they can obtain a master’s degree from Golden Gate College, certified by the American education system.
2. Associate degree + Master degree from Kinmen College (1+1)
After completing their associate degree courses, students can study two necessary courses at FMAE, then be admitted to Golden Gate College to study for a master’s degree in applied psychology or a master’s degree in communication and media studies, and can choose to study online through distance education. After graduation, they can obtain a master’s degree from Golden Gate College, certified by the American education system.
3. Master’s Degree Program (1 year)
After completing their undergraduate studies, students can choose to apply for a master’s degree in applied psychology or a master’s degree in communication and media studies at Golden Gate College, and can choose to study online through distance education. After graduation, they can obtain a master’s degree from Golden Gate College, which is certified by the American education system.
Golden Gate College recognizes the credits from the FMAE Education Institute. After completing all courses at FMAE, students can continue to complete the corresponding online master’s program at Golden Gate College to obtain a master’s degree.
4. Golden Gate College Master-PhD Program (1+4) (to be launched)
After completing graduate courses, you can apply to Golden Gate College to choose to study for an upcoming doctorate in applied psychology or a doctorate in communication and media studies, and you can choose to take distance education. After graduation, you can obtain a doctoral degree (to be launched) from Golden Gate College.
Master’s degree program: After completing the required credits and passing the relevant examinations, you can obtain a master’s degree awarded by Golden Gate College in the United States.
Doctoral degree program (to be launched): After completing the required credits and passing the relevant examinations, you can obtain a doctoral degree from Golden Gate College in the United States.
Independent thinking, never give up
Education is a continuous process that promotes personal growth and professional development.
Recognize the unique worth and dignity of the individual
Develop and enhance personal, professional, and intellectual qualities
Guidance based on good learning principles
Inspire and motivate individuals during education and training
Golden Gate College delivers expertise to learners around the world in a friendly and dynamic learning environment, supported by advanced science and technology. The school’s mission is achieved through multi-level evaluation of teachers, schools, and programs.