ESOL Pathway to Teaching and Social Work
Certificate of Achievement English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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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- 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 |
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| Required ESOL Course(s) | 6-7 | |
| ESOL Reading and Writing Course | 6 | |
| ESOL 52 | Advanced Reading and Writing | 6 |
| orESOL 253 | Reading and Writing 3 | 6 |
| ESOL Alternative Options | 7 | |
| orESOL 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 |
| orSTAT 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 |