# English for Citizenship (Certificate of Competency)

Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English Language Learning

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/golden-west/adult-education-noncredit/ell/citizenship-cert-competency/

This program is designed to help prepare non-native speakers of English to successfully complete the U.S. citizenship process. Preparation includes reinforcing key points of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) civics study questions by reviewing basic U.S history, government, and constitution. In addition, students will develop communicative English skills through the practice of interactions and interview techniques to understand and complete the final USCIS interview.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Recognize the requirements and application process for U.S. naturalization.
2.  Identify major events in U.S. history and significant attributes of the U.S. government, constitution, geography, and culture as it relates to the citizenship process.
3.  Employ conversation strategies to improve communication.

### REQUIREMENTS

Review Graduation Requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ELL G027N | Reading and Writing for Citizenship | 54 |
| ELL G028N | Listening and Speaking for Citizenship | 54 |
| **Total Hours** | | 108 |