Program Summary

NONCREDIT ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - LEVEL V - Certificate of Competency

2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025

This program is composed of two integrated skills ESL courses, one at the low-advanced level, and one at the advanced level. The courses aim to help students communicate with advanced level proficiency in writing and orally in social and academic environments. Students who successfully complete the two required courses will be eligible for the certificate. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to read advanced texts, write multiple paragraph compositions, and use advanced grammatical structures and vocabulary in speaking and writing.

Career Opportunities
Required Courses (0.0 credits)
Total Hours: 153.0-216.0
ESL 716
ADVANCED INTEGRATED SKILLS
72.0-108.0
ESL 706
LOW-ADVANCED INTEGRATED SKILLS
81.0-108.0
Total: 153.0-216.0
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate comprehension of advanced level texts.
Reading test
Write well-organized paragraphs.
Paragraph writing exam
Communicate proficiently in classroom conversations, discussions, and presentations.
Oral presentation or report