Non-Credit: English as a Second Language for College and Careers (Advanced)
Program Description
The Certificate of Competency in English as a Second Language for College and Careers (Advanced) prepares students for credit-level course work by providing foundational English-language skills for students to progress towards higher level coursework as they continue their educational and career pathways. Students will be exposed to academic skills courses for learners of English as an additional language in which they will learn and practice how to identify main ideas in a variety of texts, apply new vocabulary in original student writing, and use a wide range of accurate grammatical forms critical to classroom and workplace success.
Learn more about the program at the English for Second Language Learners website.
Program Learning Outcomes
After completing the program, students will be prepared to begin transfer-level credit course work through gaining proficiency in the following areas:
- increase English proficiency in academic reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar skills necessary for academic success and professional advancement.
- develop awareness of student success strategies for reading, writing, and classroom communication.
- gain confidence to seek assistance in class and around campus as needed to self-advocate.
Award Type(s)
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CY = Certificate of Competency
Hours Required
- Certificate(s): 168-180
Certificate Requirements
English as a Second Language for College and Careers (Advanced) Certificate of Competency
- Hours: 168-180 [Non-Transcriptable]
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NCEL 436 | ADVANCED GRAMMAR | 60 |
NCEL 437 | BASIC COMPOSITION SKILLS | 60 |
NCEL 435 | LISTENING/SPEAKING FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES | 48-60 |
or NCEL 480 | ESL FOR JOB SEARCHING | |
Total Hours | 168-180 |