English as a Second Language (Certificate)
Program Code: CTESL1
Credential: Certificate
This certificate is for international students who would like to prepare for college degree study in the United States. Students experience rigorous English study in grammar, writing, listening/speaking, and reading in order to given them the best possible chances of success in future degree studies.
Program Admission Requirements
This certificate is open only to international students who speak English as their second language. Students must place into Low- Intermediate to Advanced ESL courses at WCC using the English Placement Test (EPT).
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 24
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major/Area Requirements | ||
| ESL 128 | Low Intermediate ESL Reading and Writing 1 | 4 |
| ESL 132 | Intermediate ESL Grammar 1 | 4 |
| ESL 134 | Intermediate ESL Reading 1,2 | 4 |
| ESL 161 | Advanced ESL Grammar 1 | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Intermediate ESL Writing 1 | ||
| Advanced ESL Writing 3 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| English Listening, Pronunciation and Conversation (ESL) 1 | ||
Elective(s) to reach 24 total credits may be required | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 1
Students will be placed at appropriate entry-level course based on EPT or regular Accuplacer scores
- 2
Students with higher reading levels may substitute ESL 167 Advanced ESL Reading and Listening and/or ACS 107 College Reading and Learning Strategies and/or ACS 108 Critical Reading and Thinking to replace ESL 128 Low Intermediate ESL Reading and Writing and/or ESL 134 Intermediate ESL Reading
- 3
Students with higher writing levels may substitute ESL 168 Advanced ESL Writing