American Language Advanced Proficiency in English for English Language Learners

Certificate American Language · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Humanities and Social Sciences Division
American Language Department

The American Language Advanced Proficiency in English for English Language Learners certificate provides students with evidence of advanced proficiency in English as a Second Language writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills, which students will demonstrate with completion of a series of courses that are designed for an active, student-centered classroom experience based on relevant themes.

This certificate aims to improve students’ English language proficiency for successfully navigating the workplace, the community, and/or their coursework at Mt. San Antonio College. This certificate serves as an advanced proficiency certificate in the series of increasing-level certificates for English Language Learners— following the American Language Foundations for English Language Learners and American Language Communication for English Language Learners Certificates of Achievement.

This certificate aims to aid the student in the community, the workplace, and/or in the application to UC/CSUs that require evidence of advanced English proficiency.

Required Courses

CourseTitleUnits
AMLA 90College Preparation Writing for English Language Learners5
AMLA 91American Language Advanced Reading for English Language Learners4
AMLA 97AMLA Advanced Grammar for English Language Learners2
LIBR 1AIntroduction to Library Research1
Select one course from the following:2-3
AMLA 92American Language Formal Speaking
AMLA 93American Language Colloquial English for English Language Learners
AMLA 98American Culture for English Language Learners
Total Units14-15

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