# English As a Second Language (Non-Credit Certificate of Completion)

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

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=186

Credits: 0.0

The noncredit ESL program is tuition-free and 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.  Equipped with listening, speaking, reading and writing skills needed for employment or for successful completion of credit ESL courses.

### Program Requirments - Total 120 - 156 Hours

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABE 090 | ESL Entry Level I |  |
| ABE 081 | ESL Entry Level II |  |
| NBE 016 | Supplemental Skills for Non- Credit English as a Second Language |  |