Preparation for Academic ESL
Certificate of Competency (noncredit) English As A Second Language · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Students who receive a Certificate of Competency in Preparation for Academic ESL complete all three ESL noncredit courses: Preparation for Academic ESL Reading (ESL 210), Preparation for Academic ESL Writing (ESL 220), and Preparation for Academic ESL Listening/Speaking (ESL 230). Completion of these courses and earning a Certificate of Competency demonstrates a student's readiness for academic level ESL coursework.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Read, write, and speak at a proficiency level appropriate for entrance in the ESL credit program.
- Demonstrate the ability to navigate common campus resources, manage study time effectively, and show basic computer literacy necessary for entrance in the ESL credit program.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ESL 210 | Preparation for Academic ESL Reading (Active) | 54 |
| ESL 220 | Preparation for Academic ESL Writing (Active) | 54 |
| ESL 230 | Preparation for Academic ESL Listening and Speaking (Active) | 54 |
| Total | 162 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Communication, Language & Media
Program Control Number: 39040
TOP Code: 493087 - English as a Second Language - Integrated
CIP Code: 32.0108 - Developmental/Remedial English