English as a Second Language Intermediate Level, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
The Intermediate Level Certificate of Completion, which is attained upon the successful completion of English as a Second Language courses in level 3, signifies an intermediate level of mastery in reading, writing, and speaking skills in English as a Second Language.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Write a focused, unified paragraph with a topic sentence, using a variety of structures, and vocabulary on familiar topics.
- Show developing mastery of new vocabulary in either oral or written communication.
- Read and understand simplified academic, literary, and personal texts that range from 1-3 pages in length.
- Demonstrate comprehension of 2-3 minute oral discourse on familiar topics/current issues, with the ability to respond with developing fluency.
Noncredit Certificate of Completion Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 0 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Low-Intermediate Reading and Writing (1-85 hours) | ||
| Low-Intermediate Speaking and Listening (1-68 hours) | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Low-Intermediate Speaking and Listening (1-68 hours) | ||
| Intermediate Reading and Writing (1-85 hours) | ||
| Option 3 | ||
| Low-Intermediate Reading and Writing (1-85 hours) | ||
| Intermediate Speaking and Listening (1-68 hours) | ||
| Total Hours | 2-153 | |
| Total Units | 0 | |
Students may also qualify for the certificate by completing one of the following: ENSL 431 - Low-Intermediate Reading and Writing ( units) or ENSL 434 - Low-Intermediate Speaking and Listening ( units), and fulfilling the remaining course requirements via an ESL guided self-placement.
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.