# ESOL Pathway to Teaching and Social Work (Certificate of Achievement)

Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

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##### Program Description

The ESOL Pathway to Teaching and Social Work Certificate of Achievement verifies that a student has successfully completed 16-18 units of coursework demonstrating significant progress toward a degree and/or university transfer and including three elements: transfer-level English, transfer-level math, and introductory coursework applicable to majors in BCC's Teacher Preparation, Social Work, and Helping Professions Academic and Career Community.

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##### Career Opportunities

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This certificate prepares students for further coursework in Teacher Preparation, Social Work, and Helping Professions that will lead to career opportunities in these fields.

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##### Learning Outcome(s)

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1.  Students will demonstrate preparation to pursue a degree in teaching, social work, or another field of study leading to a degree or transfer.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required ESOL Course(s)** | | 6-7 |
| **ESOL Reading and Writing Course** | | 6 |
| ESOL 52 | Advanced Reading and Writing | 6 |
| or ESOL 253 | Reading and Writing 3 | 6 |
| **ESOL Alternative Options** | | 7 |
| or ESOL 50A | Advanced Listening and Speaking | 4 |
| ESOL 274A | Grammar 4 | 4 |
| COUN 24 | College Success | 3 |
| COUN 57 | Career and Life Planning | 3 |
| **Required Math Course** | | 3-4 |
| EDUC 18 | Mathematical Concepts for Teachers | 3 |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| **Required English Course** | | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| **Select One Major Pathway Course** | | 3 |
| CHDEV 51 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDUC 1 | Introduction to the Field of Education | 3 |
| HUSV 121 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services | 3 |