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 Program | Award Type | Requirements |
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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 OrtegaArlene Michele Osano Yalcin