Academic Preparedness and Career Development

Certificate of Advancement English as a Second Language · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Certificate of Advancement in Academic Preparedness and Career Development prepares advanced level students with the English language and literacy skills needed to function independently in most vocational and academic situations. The certificate focuses on developing the requisite level of grammar, reading, writing and speaking skills needed to transition into mainstream courses or to be successful in seeking appropriate employment. Students who complete this program should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate ability to write coherent expository essays and/or summary-responses at a level sufficient to transition to 56 and/or ENG 1A.
  2. Demonstrate ability to produce and comprehend advanced grammatical structures at a level sufficient to transition to 56 and/or ENG 1A.
  3. Demonstrate grammar, listening, speaking, and reading skills needed to clearly communicate and understand information and ideas in personal, academic, and vocational settings.

Required courses

CourseTitleUnits
ESL-40ALow-Advanced Grammar and3
ESL-116AAcademic Reading and Writing for ESL 14
orESL-116BAcademic Reading and Writing for ESL 24
Total units required for certificate7

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