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English as a Second Language

14 Credit Certificate in English As A Second Language
The ESL certificate is a 14 credit program designed for students to document their successful completion of a curriculum focusing on improving their English speaking and writing ability. Recipients of the certificate must complete 14 credits from among the following courses with at least a C or better in each course. Students must take at least one course from each of the three core categories - Writing, Communication, and Reading, with additional core courses counting as electives. Core classes must account for at least 8 of the 14 credits.

Core Courses (8 or more credits)
Writing
English as a Second Language (HMDV 1502) ................................. 3 credits
Basic English I or II (ENGL 0950 or ENGL 0955) ............................. 3 credits
English Composition I (ENGL 1010)................................................... 3 credits

Communication
Non-Native Conversation (HMDV 1503) ......................................... 3 credits
U.S. Culture/Communication (HMDV 0550).................................... 2 credits
Non-Native Listening (BAS 0960)...................................................... 2 credits
Public Speaking (COMM 1010).......................................................... 3 credits

Reading
Non-Native Reading (BAS 0910)........................................................ 2 credits
Reading Skills (BAS 0510).................................................................. 1 credit
College Studies (HMDV 1000)............................................................ 2 credits
Speed Reading (HMDV 1100)............................................................. 1 credit

Electives (6 or fewer credits):
Higher Level Writing Course:
English Composition II (ENGL 1020) ..................................... 3 credits
or Advanced Composition (ENGL 1111) ................................ 3 credits
or Technical Writing (ENGL 2010)............................................ 3 credits
Grammar Course:
Grammar Skills (BAS 0630)........................................................ 1 credit
Vocabulary Course:
Non-Native Vocabulary (BAS 0950) ........................................ 1-3 credits
or College Vocabulary (HMDV 1110)....................................... 1 credit
Writing Skills (BAS 0620)....................................................... 1 credit