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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
Non-Native Writing (BAS 0920) ................................................ 1-3 credits
or Writing Skills (BAS 0620)....................................................... 1 credit
Non-Native Business English (HMDV 0540).......................... 3 credits


Program for One-Year International Business/English as a Second Language Certificate
In combining both programs, the International Business/ESL certificate provides a required set of 15 credits, and 16-17 elective credits (totaling 31-32 credits). This certificate documents completion of a curriculum that improves English speaking and writing ability and provides at least an intermediate level of English skill, as well as a program of study that includes Business course content and vocabulary, and advanced business and technological equipment skills.
Required Courses – Fifteen (15 credits):
English as a Second Language (HMDV 1502) ............................... 3 credits
(or 3 credits high-level writing course*)
Non-Native Conversation (HMDV 1503) .......................................... 3 credits
Introduction to Business (BADM 1000)............................................. 3 credits
Intro to International Business (BUSN 2000)................................... 3 credits
Spreadsheet Applications: (CMAP 1750).......................................... 3 credits

Electives – Seven to eight (7-8) credits from:
Non-Native Reading (BAS 0910)....................................................... 2 credits
Non-Native Writing (BAS 0920) ......................................................... 1-3 credits
Non-Native Vocabulary (BAS 0950)................................................... 1-3 credits
Non-Native Listening (BAS 0960)...................................................... 2 credits
U.S. Culture/Communication (HMDV 0550)..................................... 2 credits
Public Speaking (COMM 1010)........................................................... 3 credits
Intro. to International Relations (POLS 2310)................................... 3 credits
*High-level writing course..................................................................... 3 credits

Business Electives – Nine (9) credits from:
Computer Information Systems (COSC 1200)............................... 3 credits
Introduction to Supervision (MGT 1000)........................................... 3 credits
Advertising (MKT 1300)........................................................................ 3 credits
Basic Office Skills (BOTK 1555)......................................................... 3 credits
Business Mathematics (BOTK 1520)................................................ 3 credits
Marketing (MKT 2100).......................................................................... 3 credits
Principles of Management (MGT 2100)............................................ 3 credits
*High-level writing courses: Basic English I (ENGL 0950), English Composition I (ENGL 1010), English Composition II (ENGL 1020), Technical Writing (ENGL 2010), or Advanced Composition (ENGL 1111)