English as a Second Language (ESOL)

Students are tested to determine their level of proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. People who are just beginning to learn English will qualify for several levels of non-credit Basic ESL classes through the Division of Corporate and Continuing Education. These non-credit courses do not earn college credit, but will prepare students to communicate well at work and in the community.

Those who place into Intermediate or Advanced ESL may need several courses before they earn their certificate. Students will take only the courses they need in Reading and Vocabulary, Writing and Grammar, and Listening and Speaking. Professional educators in the ESL Multimedia Lab are available to help students study independently outside of class, so that they can progress as quickly as possible through ESL. Students are encouraged to retest between semesters if they believe they are ready to skip the next level.

The certificate in ESOL is designed for students who wish to learn English to apply employment skills they bring from other countries.

Course See Note  Course Title Credits   ESL110   Advanced ESL Grammar 1 3   ESL112   Advanced ESL Reading 1 3   ESL114   Advanced ESL Writing 1 3   ESL116   Advanced ESL Listening and Speaking 1 3   ESL122   Advanced ESL Reading 2 3   ESL126   Advanced ESL Listening and Speaking 2 3   ESL128   Advanced ESL Writing and Grammar 2 6

Program Information  • A Certificate of Completion is awarded to students who complete ESL122 Advanced ESL Reading 2, and ESL128 Advanced ESL Writing and Grammar 2 with a grade of "C" or better and who establish listening and oral proficiency as determined by course work or assessment.  • Entrance to each course is by completion of the previous level with a grade of "C" or better or by Placement Test.