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256 Best Foundation Programs in the United States

There are 256 Foundation programs in the United States, spread across 41 universities, typically lasting 1 year. The list starts with courses at University of Massachusetts at Amherst, University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Florida Institute of Technology.

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AS Arkansas State University-Beebe logo
United States

Certificate of Proficiency

Arkansas State University-Beebe — The Certificate of Proficiency at Arkansas State University-Beebe is designed for students seeking foundational knowledge and skills that are applicable in various fields...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
27Foundation
UA Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus logo
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States

Diseño Gráfico y Producción Digital

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus — El curso de Diseño Gráfico y Producción Digital en la Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus ofrece una introducción integral a los principios fundamentales del diseño gr...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
29Foundation
UA Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus logo
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States

Enfermería Práctica

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus — El programa de Enfermería Práctica en la Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus está diseñado para proporcionar a los estudiantes los conocimientos y habilidades necesari...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
30Foundation
UA Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus logo
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States

Facturación de Planes Médicos

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus — El curso de Facturación de Planes Médicos ofrecido por la Universidad Ana G. Méndez-Cupey Campus, está diseñado para proporcionar a los estudiantes un entendimiento profu...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
31Foundation
UA Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus logo
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States

Masaje Terapéutico Clínico

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus — El programa de Masaje Terapéutico Clínico de la Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus está diseñado para proporcionar a los estudiantes una base sólida en las técnicas d...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
32Foundation
AS Arkansas State University-Beebe logo
United States

Pre-Professional Pathway

Arkansas State University-Beebe — The Pre-Professional Pathway at Arkansas State University-Beebe is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in various professional fields. This program focus...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
34Foundation
AS Arkansas State University-Beebe logo
United States

Technical Certificate

Arkansas State University-Beebe — The Technical Certificate at Arkansas State University-Beebe is designed for students seeking foundational knowledge and skills in various technical fields. This program...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
35Foundation
UA Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus logo
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States

Técnico de Electricidad y Energía Renovable

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus — El curso de Técnico de Electricidad y Energía Renovable en la Universidad Ana G. Méndez-Cupey Campus está diseñado para proporcionar a los estudiantes una sólida base en...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
36Foundation
UA Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus logo
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States

Técnico de Refrigeración y Aire Acondicionado

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus — El curso de Técnico de Refrigeración y Aire Acondicionado en la Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus proporciona una formación sólida en los principios básicos y avanza...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
37Foundation
UA Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus logo
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States

Técnico de Sala de Operaciones

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus — El curso de Técnico de Sala de Operaciones en la Universidad Ana G. Méndez-Cupey Campus está diseñado para preparar a los estudiantes en el ámbito de la administración de...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
38Foundation
UM University of Massachusetts at Amherst logo
QS World #247 #55 in United States United States

Arboriculture and Community Forest Management

University of Massachusetts at Amherst — The Arboriculture and Community Forest Management course offered at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst is designed to provide students with a comprehensive unders...

FoundationLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
39Foundation
UT University of Tennessee, Knoxville logo
#184 in United States United States

Actuarial Sciences

University of Tennessee, Knoxville — The Foundation program in Actuarial Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of this critic...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
40Foundation
FI Florida Institute of Technology logo
#339 in United States United States

Accounting, A.A.

Florida Institute of Technology — The Associate in Arts in Accounting at Florida Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in accounting or c...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
41Foundation
FI Florida Institute of Technology logo
#339 in United States United States

Applied Psychology, A.A.

Florida Institute of Technology — The Applied Psychology, A.A. program at the Florida Institute of Technology is designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in the realm of psychology....

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
42Foundation
AC Abilene Christian University logo
#350 in United States United States

Associate of Arts in Architecture

Abilene Christian University — The Associate of Arts in Architecture at Abilene Christian University equips students with foundational skills and knowledge in architectural design and theory. The progr...

FoundationLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
44Foundation
NU National University logo
#657 in United States United States

Associate of Arts in General Education

National University — The Associate of Arts in General Education at National University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental academic disciplines w...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Fine Arts
45Foundation
MC Mission College logo
#723 in United States United States

Liberal Arts AA Degrees

Mission College — The Liberal Arts AA Degree at Mission College offers a comprehensive foundation in various disciplines that cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curi...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
46Foundation
MC Mission College logo
#723 in United States United States

Transfer Studies CalGETC Certificate

Mission College — The Transfer Studies CalGETC Certificate at Mission College provides a comprehensive pathway for students seeking to transition from community college to four-year univer...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
47Foundation
WU Webster University logo
#729 in United States United States

Education Studies

Webster University — The Foundation in Education Studies at Webster University provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of education, focusing on the multifaceted...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
48Foundation
UD University of Dallas logo
#738 in United States United States

Bioethics Graduate Certificate, Certificate

University of Dallas — The Bioethics Graduate Certificate offered by the University of Dallas delves into the ethical dimensions of scientific and medical practices. This course is designed to...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences

How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Massachusetts at Amherst at #247 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Massachusetts at Amherst has the largest research record in this group, with 11,445,846 citations and an h-index of 904. 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Social Sciences & Psychology (33), Medicine & Health Sciences (33), Business & Management (33) and Education (26). The usual length is 1 year and 2 years. 97% are full-time and 6 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Danville Community College offers the widest choice, with 26 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Foundation in the United States?

University of Massachusetts at Amherst (QS World #247), University of Tennessee, Knoxville (#184 in United States) and Florida Institute of Technology (#339 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Foundation in the United States?

Of those with published fees, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is the least expensive at about USD 7,750 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Foundation course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1 year, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Foundation courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Foundation online with a university in the United States?

6 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Foundation courses in the United States?

Danville Community College, with 26, ahead of Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus (20).

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