Au Pairs - 2 Different Ways of Earning Educational Credit Through BMCC!

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) offers you the opportunity to fulfill your educational requirement with two different programs, allowing you to explore the history, geography, landmarks, arts and customs that characterize North America. You'll learn about fascinating cultures and locales through classroom lectures, films, articles and discussions while improving your English communication skills.

1. BMCC's Learning Across America program allows you to attend class locally and then participate in a Cultural Hi-Ways tour to the destination you're studying. In choosing this option, you have the entire tour weekend to explore the destination.

2. BMCC's Learning on Location program allows you to study, explore and earn your educational credits all in the same long weekend.

A Closer Look at These 2 Programs

BMCC Program	Learning Across America	Learning on Location
How you will learn...	You'll attend 2 or 3 Sunday classes (a few courses might include a Saturday class) in your local area. You'll then participate in a weekend tour to the destination you're studying.	You'll attend all class sessions over one long weekend. Classes take place on a college campus in the destination you're studying and your learning experience will extend beyond the classroom as you visit famous sites along with your teacher.
How many credits will you earn?	You'll earn either 3.2 CEU's (32 hours) or 4 CEU's (40 hours) * depending on the course you choose.	You'll earn 3.6 CEU's (36 hours) *.
Schedule of Course Offerings	Upcoming Courses in New York City!	Upcoming Weekend Courses!

*CEU's is the abbreviation for Continuing Education Units (not credits).

BMCC's Educational/Travel Courses

Every au pair is required to earn 6 educational credits during their year in the United States. For most au pair organizations, 6 credits = 72 hours. (Please check with your au pair organization to know exactly how many hours equal 6 credits). T his is a convenient way for those who love to travel to earn their educational credits for the year with either of these 2 programs!