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ESL and Citizenship (Tuition-Free)

The ESL and Citizenship program provides students the opportunity to learn and improve speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills in English. Students can also work towards becoming a US citizen or improve their English language skills in preparation to enter career programs in healthcare or early childhood education.

These tuition-free courses and certificates are offered through the School of Continuing Education. Students accrue completion hours rather than college credit. However, all courses are free from enrollment and registration fees. Noncredit courses are non-transferable to a university.

Certificates

Degree or Certificate ProgramAward TypeRequirements
Academic ESL: Advanced Level Certificate of Competency 320 - 360 hours
Academic ESL: High-Beginning Level Certificate of Competency 144 - 162 hours
Academic ESL: Intermediate Level Certificate of Competency 320 - 360 hours
English for Citizenship Certificate of Competency 96 - 108 hours
Integrated ESL: Low-Beginning Level Certificate of Competency 288 - 324 hours
Integrated ESL: Low-Intermediate Level Certificate of Competency 288 - 324 hours
ESL: Careers in Early Childhood Education Certificate of Competency 128 - 144 hours
ESL: Careers in Healthcare Certificate of Competency 128 - 144 hours

The Faculty

Sylvia Ortega
Arlene Michele Osano Yalcin
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Last Updated 6/28/24