# English Language Learning: Transition to Academics (Certificate of Competency)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English Language Learning

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/find-pathway/noncredit-certificate-programs/english-language-learning/English-language-learning-transition-to-academics-certificate-competency/

This program is designed for adult English language learners seeking to transition to college-level credit course work. The Listening/ Speaking course and the Reading/ Writing course may be taken in either order.

This is a non-credit program and does not provide college credit for degree award.

#### Program Outcomes

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Students will demonstrate the English proficiency in listening and speaking needed to participate in college-level activities.
2.  Students will demonstrate the English proficiency in reading and writing needed to succeed in college-level credit courses.
3.  Students will demonstrate knowledge of postsecondary educational system in the U.S.

### 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ELL A064N | Advanced Academic Reading and Writing (or the below pair) | 99 |
| or ↳ ELL A058N & ELL A059N | Advanced Listening & Speaking: Transition to Academicsand Advanced Reading & Writing: Transition to Academics |  |
| ELL A049N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 3 | 36 |
| or ELL A055N | Advanced Pronunciation |  |
| ELL A047N | Advanced Grammar Review 1 | 54 |
| or ELL A057N | Advanced Grammar Review 2 |  |
| **Total Hours** | | 189 |