ESL
Noncredit Certificate of Competency English as a Second Language · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
About the Program
Program Goal: Local
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: 30774.00NC
The Certificate of Competency in ESL is a sequence of noncredit ESL courses that takes English language learners from basic skills to high intermediate proficiency in preparation for their matriculation into credit courses. The program provides students with the foundational language proficiency for various career fields or to matriculate into General Education courses. This certificate program requires 110 hours of attendance over at least two academic semesters as well as the successful completion of at least two courses in the ESL sequence, one of which must be ESL 304.
Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in English.
- Negotiate essential life exchanges and situations.
- Identify personal goals from a list of academic and vocational objectives.
- Achieve language skills sufficient to pursue higher academic levels.