English as a Second Language

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The objective of the stand-alone ESL program is to enhance the English language proficiency of individuals who have pre-existing vocational knowledge, training, or skill, but cannot use that knowledge, training, or skill because of their English speaking deficiency.

ESL courses are sequenced and delivered in four levels consisting of four courses each. The four courses of each level are taken concurrently. Students are placed in levels according to their scores on the CASAS Survey Achievement Pre-test. (See Admission Requirements).

If a student enters the program at Level 2, 3, or 4, he/she will receive Advanced Placement credit for the lower level courses.

Students completing Level 2, 3, or 4 are administered the CASAS Survey Achievement Post-test as an exit examination to measure competency.

The 48 credits received for the ESL Certificate program are “institutional credits” only. They cannot be transferred or applied to a degree program at the college.

Suggested sequencing of courses