English as a Second Language

(Special Program)

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program offers non-native speakers an opportunity to develop their English skills as part of their full-time college program. It is also available part-time for students preparing to enter a degree program and for those who wish to improve their skills for personal or employment reasons.

Students who wish to enroll in the program should complete an ESL placement test at the International Student Services office. International students who wish to enter a program of study must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), administered worldwide by Educational Testing Service. The college’s Enrollment Services office provides a packet detailing other current requirements for international students.

The ESL program consists of eleven (11) sequenced credit courses that stress English grammar, speech, reading, and writing skills. Students who complete the highest-level courses in writing (ESL 135) and reading / critical thinking (ESL 141) are ready to enter into a full-time college program. Students at lower levels of competence in English may enroll in a limited number of college courses according to their ability in specific disciplines.

Curriculum (suggested course sequence)

Code		Course (lecture/lab hours)	Credits
Pre-Level I
ESL	090	Introduction to ESL Grammar (3/2)	0-4
Level I
ESL	103	ESL Speech Concepts I (3/0)	3
ESL	121	ESL Grammar Concepts I (3/2)	4
ESL	133	ESL Writing Concepts I (3/2)	4
CSS	101	College Success Seminar (2/0)	2
Level II
ESL	104	ESL Advanced Speech Concepts (3/2)	4
ESL	122	ESL Grammar Concepts II (3/2)	4
ESL	134	ESL Writing Concepts II (3/2)	4
ESL	140	ESL Intermediate Critical Reading (3/2)	4
Level III
ESL	123	ESL Grammar Concepts III (3/2)	4
ESL	135	ESL Writing Concepts III (3/2)	4
ESL	141	ESL Advanced Critical Reading (3/2)	4
MAT	--	Mathematics elective (by placement)	3-4
Total			44-49