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)

• 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]

Course List

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