# English as a Second Language (Certificate of Achievement)

Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English As a Second Lang

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=137

Credits: 38.0

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program is dedicated to the teaching of non-native speakers of English, enabling them to acquire the English language skills necessary to achieve a variety of social, academic, and vocational goals.

## Program Outcomes

1.  Demonstrate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills needed for employment or for entry into college level courses.

### Program Requirements

#### Required Courses - Total 38 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ESL 010 | Integrated ESL Skills level I | 6 |
| ESL 020 | Integrated ESL Skills Level II | 6 |
| ESL 030 | Integrated ESL Skills Level III | 6 |
| ESL 040 | Academic Reading and Writing for ESL | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| SPE 101 | Introduction to Speech | 3 |
| SPA 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPA 102 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |