Non-credit Certificate | SC Program: NCR.1001

This certificate of completion is comprised of three noncredit courses that range from ESL beginning to advanced. These noncredit courses generally serve our immigrant population who seek language skills for employment and daily living. Instruction follows a communication-based approach to language learning. The last level in this sequence, ESL 336, acts as a transition course for students who want to pursue academic studies.

This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to:

• Meet three of the four course level student learning outcomes for the highest level course in the Program, ESL 236 or ESL 336.

Required Noncredit Courses

• ESL 332 Beginning ESL
• ESL 334 Intermediate ESL
• ESL 336 Advanced ESL