Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate understanding of the basic parts of a computer system and their relationships. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
General Education: Not approved for General Education
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
This basic computer course is aimed at those who are new to or who have limited knowledge about Personal Computers. It is designed to help individuals overcome their initial hurdle to using a Personal Computer and to build confidence and competence in using Keyboarding, Windows, Microsoft Office, and the Internet.
Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.
ABE 051 Integrated ESL Skills level I
Hours
108 hours total, 6 hours lecture weekly
Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate the ability to classify the following parts of speech: nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs of frequency, and prepositions. Demonstrate the ability to orally express statements and questions using a variety of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, with a vocabulary of 25 words. Write sentences demonstrating competency in nouns, verbs and verb tenses, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions, with correct capitalization and ending punctuation (period, question mark, and exclamation point).
General Education: Not approved for General Education
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Repeatable: This course is repeatable and is ungraded.
This is a beginning ESL course designed for the beginning or false beginning ESL student. The course will cover grammar and simple sentence writing. The course emphasizes improving listening comprehension as well as increasing fluency and accuracy in spoken English.
Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.
ABE 052 Integrated ESL Skills Level II
Hours
108 hours total, 6 hours lecture weekly
Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate competency in using the verb Be in present and past tense: affirmative statement, yes/ no questions, and "wh-questions." New 70 Demonstrate the ability to orally express statements and questions of some complexity using a variety of nouns, verbs and verb tenses, adjectives and adverbs, with a vocabulary of 75 words. Demonstrate the ability to write paragraphs of 5-7 sentences in length, using nouns, verbs and various verb tenses, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions and prepositions. Demonstrate the ability to orally express statements and questions of some complexity using a variety of nouns, verbs and verb tenses, adjectives and adverbs, with a vocabulary of 50 words.
General Education: Not approved for General Education
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Repeatable: This course is repeatable and is ungraded.
This is an intermediate level English as a Second Language course, which continues to build upon the listening/speaking competencies while emphasizing vocabulary development, reading and writing.
Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.
ABE 053 Integrated ESL Skills Level III
Hours
108 hours total, 6 hours lecture weekly
Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate mastery in written English in classifying the following parts of speech: nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs of frequency, and prepositions. Demonstrate the ability to write sentences and a 7-12 sentence paragraph in a variety of modes, including: narration in the past, description, instruction, and simple argumentation with correct capitalization, comma use, and ending punctuation. Demonstrate the ability to use, produce, and recognize level appropriate vocabulary in a variety of oral, aural, and written exercises [with specific focus on vocabulary used in academic content areas (life science, earth science, health, art, business, psychology, history, etc.)]. Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally and in writing using proper English.
General Education: Not approved for General Education
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Repeatable: This course is repeatable and is ungraded.
This is an advanced English as a Second Language course. It emphasizes grammar, writing sentences, and short paragraphs and is designed to prepare students for college level studies. This course provides practice in syntactic fluency through speaking, listening, writing and reading.
Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate competency in reading and writing skills by writing a coherent and developed thesis controlled response which summarizes and critically responds to a formal essay. Demonstrate competency to effectively use language and non-verbal communication consistent with and appropriate for the audience and purpose. Incorporate various critical thinking strategies associated with theme analysis and development in written essays.
General Education: Not approved for General Education
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Repeatable: This course is repeatable and is ungraded.
This course provides non-native English speakers practice developing their fluency and ability in academic reading, composition, discussion, vocabulary, and grammar at the advanced ESL level. Emphasis is placed on applying critical reading strategies to a variety of genres, analysis and synthesis of sources, writing multi-paragraph compositions and essays, revising compositions, analyzing and producing accurate grammatical structures in context, expressing and defending one's own ideas and opinions, and engaging in academic discussion of course texts and themes. Course can be repeated as needed to allow for further development of skills at this level. Prepares students for college level English courses.
Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section, listed as ABE-054)
ABE 059 Creative Stitchery
Hours
18 hours total, 1 hour lab weekly
Student Learning Outcomes: Complete at least one stitching project of the students choosing from any course objective discipline.
General Education: Not approved for General Education
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Repeatable: This course is repeatable
Grading: Offered as pass/no pass.
This course will include basic hand stitch and fiber instruction in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, applique, hand quilting, and utilization of the latest materials and products on the market to assist in the listed subject areas. Students will choose their projects and are individually instructed in the subject they have chosen to construct and finish the project. Embroidery and applique can be completed by hand or by machine.
Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.
ABE 081 ESL Entry Level II
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate understanding of cultural aspects of language (gestures, eye contact, body language) and cross-cultural communication (awareness of differences, respect, tolerance) through effective and appropriate interaction. Demonstrate the appropriate use of various verb tenses.
General Education: Not approved for General Education
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
ABE 081 is one of two entry-level English as a Second Language courses designed for students at the beginning level of English. This course provides instruction in vocabulary, basic sentence structure, and simple reading and writing. Students write short paragraphs with correct punctuation and spelling. The course stresses the correct use of a variety of grammatical structures and verb tenses.
Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.
ABE 090 ESL Entry Level I
Hours
54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate understanding of basic nonverbal social customs such as shaking hands and waving, by performing them in appropriate contexts. Demonstrate ability to use English appropriately to identify, demonstrate, greet, show gratitude, express state of being and express caution.
General Education: Not approved for General Education
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
ABE 090 is one of two entry-level English as a Second Language courses designed for students at the beginning level of English. Emphasis is on developing students' ability to listen and understand. This course provides instruction in vocabulary, basic sentence structure, and simple reading and writing. Students write short paragraphs with correct punctuation and spelling. They practice idiomatic expressions used in writing and discuss cultural differences to help them adapt more quickly to college life in the United States.
Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrates competency in the correct application of the principle features of Word by creating and editing documents for a variety of purposes and situations. Demonstrate the ability to create and maintain professional-looking reports, multicolumn newsletters, and business correspondence.
General Education: Not approved for General Education
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Repeatable: This course is repeatable and it's graded satisfactory progress.
This course is level one of the Microsoft Word sequence. It introduces the student to Microsoft Word software applications. Topics include Microsoft Word functions: creating, printing, and editing Word documents; formatting text and using help; enhancing the visual display and clarity of documents; This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification.
Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Microsoft Word Demonstrate the ability to create and maintain professional-looking reports, multicolumn newsletters, and business correspondence.
General Education: Not approved for General Education
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Repeatable: This course is repeatable and it is graded as satisfactory progress.
This course is level two of the Microsoft Word sequence that leads to a certificate. It introduces the student to Microsoft Word software applications. Topics include Microsoft Word functions: working with multiple documents; formatting documents; creating and formatting tables; creating and managing references; Inserting and formatting graphic elements; and managing document collaboration. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.