# ESOL College Ready Skills (Certificate of Competency)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English for Speakers of Other Languages

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44195/44351/44357

The ESOL College Ready Skills Certificate verifies that a student has successfully completed the ESOL College Ready Skills four-course sequence. This sequence prepares beginning to low-intermediate English language learners new to American college classrooms for the cultural expectations and academic rigor of college-level ESOL courses. The program focuses on integrating English language instruction with study habits, communication skills, and education technology skills to facilitate student success. Students interested in completing the certificate should consult with the ESOL program chair and a counselor.

**Career Opportunities**

This certificate will help prepare students for vocational programs and job advancement.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Comprehend and respond appropriately to spoken American English at the level of entry-level credit ESOL courses.
2.  Apply written information, technological skills, American classroom etiquette, and college success strategies to college-level courses.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Courses (min 47 hours)** | | 47-70 |
| ESOL 595A | College Ready Skills: Culture and Classroom Etiquette | 17.5 |
| ESOL 595B | College Ready Skills: Academic Success Strategies | 17.5 |
| ESOL 595C | College Ready Skills: Best Study Practices | 17.5 |
| ESOL 595D | College Ready Skills: Education Technology Skills | 17.5 |
| **Competency Requirement** | |  |
| **Teacher or department will determine if the student has met the competencies of the program and document it.** | |  |
| **Total Hours:** | | 47-70 |