Program Summary

NONCREDIT ESL: BEGINNING CONVERSATION - Certificate of Competency

2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025

This program is composed of low beginning and beginning ESL conversation courses. Students who successfully complete these two courses will be eligible for the certificate. Upon completion of this certificate, English speakers of other languages will be able to communicate effectively in basic social interactions.

Career Opportunities
Students with better communication skills in English will improve their work opportunities.
Required Courses (0.0 credits)
Total Hours: 72.0-108.0
ESL 720
ESL BASIC CONVERSATION, LOW BEGINNING
36.0-54.0
ESL 721
ESL BASIC CONVERSATION, BEGINNING
36.0-54.0
Total: 72.0-108.0
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate comprehension of beginning level conversations.
Final exam, CASAS test
Communicate effectively in basic social interactions at the beginning level.
Final exam, CASAS test