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 |