Overview

College COA - Liberal Studies and Language Arts
Originator Didem Ekici
Award Type COA Certificate of Proficiency

Codes and Dates

State Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
03/02/2021
Board of Trustees Date
06/08/2021
Current Effective Date
01/01/2022
Curriculum Code
TOP Code 4930.87 - English as a Second Language - Integrated

Description

The High Beginning Certificate in ESOL verifies that the student has successfully completed three core classes at the high beginning level: Grammar, Reading & Writing, and Listening & Speaking. The certificate will provide students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many industries. 

Career Opportunities

This certificate will prepare speakers of other languages to communicate verbally and in writing in vocational programs and the workplace. The certificate will provide students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many industries.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
  1. Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success as a high beginning ESOL student.
  2. Express ideas fluently, accurately and appropriately in American English in preparation for intermediate ESOL courses.

Degree Requirements:

SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
Certificate of Proficiency Requirements
14.00
 
14.00
ESOL 251A
Reading and Writing 1 (Historical)
6
AND
ESOL 261A
Listening and Speaking 1 (Historical)
4
AND
ESOL 271A
Grammar 1 (Historical)
4