# English as a Second Language Preparation for Careers (Certificate of Completion)

Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English as a Second Language

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/college-preparation-career-development/english-second-language/english-second-language-preparation-careers-certificate-completion/

This is a three-level certificate program in English as a Second Language, including basic English reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to prepare students for the language demands of entry-level career training and entry-level employment. After completing this certificate, students may go on to high-intermediate ESL classes leading to academic as well as career training programs.

This award confirms that a student has completed a noncredit program that prepares students to progress in a career path or to take degree-applicable courses.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Identify the main idea and supporting details of a level-appropriate reading selection.
2.  Write a grammatically-correct sentence identifying the main idea of a level-appropriate listening text.
3.  Respond to a question by writing a short, appropriate paragraph, using correct grammar and punctuation.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core** | |  |
| **Complete the following:** | |  |
| **Semester 1** | |  |
| ESL C011N | Sentence Structure 1 Students who are placed into ESL C022N, ESL C032N, or other grammar, reading, or writing course at a higher level than ESL C011N are exempt from ESL C011N. | 36-144 |
| ESL C012N | Reading and Writing 1 Students who are placed into ESL C022N, ESL C032N, or other grammar, reading, or writing course at a higher level than ESL C012N are exempt from ESL C012N. | 36-144 |
| ESL C013N | Listening and Conversation 1 Students who are placed into ESL C023N, ESL C033N, or other listening and speaking or listening and conversation course at a higher level than ESL C013N are exempt from ESL C013N. | 36-180 |
| **Semester 2** | |  |
| ESL C022N | Reading, Writing, and Grammar 1B Students who are placed into ESL C032N or other grammar, reading, or writing course at a higher level than ESL C022N are exempt from ESL C022N. | 144 |
| ESL C023N | Speaking and Listening 1B Students who are placed into ESL C033N or other listening and speaking or listening and conversation course at a higher level than ESL C023N are exempt from ESL C023N. | 72 |
| **Semester 3** | |  |
| ESL C032N | Reading, Writing, and Grammar 2A | 144 |
| ESL C033N | Speaking and Listening 2A | 72 |
| **Total Hours** | | 540-900 |