# American Language Foundational English for English Language Learners (Certificate)

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

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/american-language/american-language-foundational-english-for-english-language-learners/

**Humanities and Social Sciences Division  
American Language Department**  
The American Language Foundational English for English Language Learners certificate provides students with evidence of intermediate English as a Second Language writing, reading, speaking, listening, and college readiness 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.

-   Students must be English Language Learners who complete the college application process, including the Assessment Questionnaire and the Guided Self-Placement process as needed.
-   Students must be prepared to study in an English-only environment.

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 a foundational certificate in a series increasing-level certificates for English Language Learners—the American Language Advanced Proficiency and American Language Communication for English Language Learners Certificates of Achievement.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AMLA 72 | American English Pronunciation | 2 |
| AMLA 80 | Intermediate to Advanced Writing and Reading | 5 |
| AMLA 81 | American Language Intermediate Reading | 4 |
| AMLA 87 | AMLA Grammar Foundations for English Language Learners | 2 |
| COUN 1 | Introduction to College | 1 |
| **Required Electives: Choose a minimum of 2 units** | | 2 |
| ↳ AMLA 82 | American Language Conversational English |  |
| ↳ AMLA 83 | Idiomatic English |  |
| **Total Units** | | **16** |

### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

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