# High Beginning Writing Skills (Certificate of Competency (noncredit))

Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English As A Second Language

Source: https://chabot.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4077/4078/6084/6106/6550

#### Description

Students who receive a Certificate of Competency in High Beginning Writing Skills complete two ESL noncredit courses: High Beginning Writing (ESL 220) and Basic Spelling (ESL 225). Completion of these courses and earning a Certificate of Competency demonstrates a student's readiness for low intermediate level ESL coursework as well as competency in the high beginning English reading, writing and communication skills required for the workplace.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Writing in English at the High Beginning Level
2.  Spell in English at the High Beginner level

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ESL 220 | Preparation for Academic ESL Writing (Active) | 54 |
| ESL 225 | Basic Spelling (Active) | 36 |
| **Total** | | **90** |

#### Other Information

Discipline: Communication, Language & Media

Program Control Number: 44083

TOP Code: 493084 - English as a Second Language - Writing

CIP Code: 32.0109 - Second Language Learning