Academic English
Certificate of Completion English as a Second Language Noncredit · College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog
This series of courses will teach the students English grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills that they will need to be adequately prepared for college-credit classes where they will be able to earn vocational certificates, earn an associate degree, and/or transfer to a baccalaureate institution. The sequence of courses will also give students the necessary skills to find and maintain a job, as well as advance in a current job that they may have.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- English language learners will be able to apply academic language skills to be prepared for Adult Basic Education or credit classes, and/or be successful in the workforce.