This program provides instruction in English that focuses on helping ESL students improve their listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary, writing, grammar, and editing. Topics include listening and speaking strategies for a variety of academic and nonacademic settings, reading strategies for both fiction and non-fiction, grammar points, vocabulary acquisition, and writing/editing strategies that focus on various rhetorical patterns at the essay level as well as summarizing and paraphrasing skills.
Program Requirements (320-360 hours)
| Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NCEL060LS | High Intermediate Listening and Speaking | 64 - 72 hours |
| NCEL060RW | High Intermediate Reading and Writing | 80 - 90 hours |
| NCEL070LS | Advanced Listening and Speaking | 64 - 72 hours |
| NCEL070RW | Advanced Reading and Writing | 80 - 90 hours |
| NCEL070XG | Advanced Grammar and Editing | 32 - 36 hours |
Total Certificate Hours: 320-360 hours
Certificates are listed as hours rather than college credit (units). Students must pass and complete the minimum number of hours required.