ESL Support for Freshman Composition
Certificate of Competency English as a Second Language · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students enrolled in English 100 often need additional assistance. This program offers courses students may select based on individual need. Courses included in the program are ESL A045N, ESL A046N, ESL A047N, ESL A048N, and ESL A049N.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Upon completion of courses in this program, students will be able to apply specific language skills to their assignments in English 100 and other courses requiring advanced abilities.
Requirements
Certificate of Competency
A certificate in a recognized career field articulated with degree-applicable coursework, completion of an associate degree, or transfer to a baccalaureate institution.
For more information regarding noncredit, please visit https://orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/adult-education/index.html
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | ||
| ESL A045N | ESL Support for Freshman Composition: Reading and Vocabulary Noncredit | 36 |
| ESL A046N | ESL Support for Freshman Composition: Sentence Structure Noncredit | 36 |
| ESL A047N | ESL Support for Freshman Composition: Spelling Techniques Noncredit | 36 |
| ESL A048N | ESL Support for Freshman Composition: Advanced Pronunciation Noncredit | 36 |
| ESL A049N | ESL Support for Freshman Composition: Advanced Grammar Noncredit | 36 |
| Total Hours | 72 | |