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Advanced Noncredit ESL

Award Type: Certificate of Completion

Noncredit English as a Second Language certificates are designed for non-native English speaking students who want to effectively read, write, listen to, and speak the English language. These skills will help students to bridge the gap from survival communication skills to adequate competency for functioning in an English-speaking work and school environment. They also help students to transition to the college credit ESL program to pursue credit classes as needed to obtain an associate degree and/or jobs that require higher-level English communication skills. An ESL Computer Language Lab complements the classroom instruction and provides an opportunity to practice English skills using computer software. Classes and lab use are free.

The graduate of the Certificate of Completion in Advanced Noncredit ESL will:

  • Demonstrate core competencies at the certificate level in reading, writing, listening to, and speaking English in order to achieve personal, vocational, and academic goals.

Program Requirements

The minimum number of hours for the certificate of completion is 120 hours.

Course Number Course Title Hours
NESL 7007 Introduction to English D 84.0 - 102.0 hours
and
NESL 7041 Conversations for Intermediate ESL 28.0 - 48.0 hours

In addition to the courses above, one additional course is required. Select from one of the following courses:

Course Number Course Title Hours
NESL 7005 Introduction to English C 84.0 - 102.0 hours
or
NESL 7009 Bridge from Noncredit to Credit Course 84.0 - 102.0 hours
or
NESL 551 Intermediate Grammar
or
NESL 552 Advanced Grammar
or
NESL 7060 ESL Instructional Lab 8.0 - 240.0 hours

 

Last Modified Apr 30, 2024