Foundations in English Language and Communication

This certificate program supports the development of English language proficiency and academic literacies to prepare students for success in school, the workplace, and everyday life.

Length of completion: 5 months total (1-2 semesters / 1 academic year, full-time at 12 units per semester)

Certificate Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Courses

ESL/N 601	Multilingual Literacy 1	18 - 64 hours
ESL/N 602	Multilingual Literacy 2	18 - 64 hours
ESL/N 603	Multilingual Literacy 3	18 - 64 hours
ESL/N 604	Multilingual Literacy 4	18 - 64 hours

Total Lecture Hours: 72 - 256

A student receiving a certificate in this field will be able to:

• Contribute meaningfully to the campus community and broader society.
• Conduct research by effectively locating and evaluating information from search engines and library databases.
• Develop and transfer multilingual literacy practices across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
• Leverage multilingual resources to develop English proficiency across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.