English Language Learning for U.S. Citizenship

Certificate of Competency English Language Learning · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog

This program is designed to help English Language Learners develop the English skills necessary to for the U.S. citizenship interview. The courses focus on developing students' speaking skills and understanding of American culture, history, laws, government, and civic expectations.

Program Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will show increased ability to apply English pronunciation rules, active listening techniques and knowledge of non-verbal cues in one-one-one conversations.
  2. Students will demonstrate basic understanding of U.S. history, government, and geography..

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

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
ELL A020NEnglish Language Learning for U.S. Citizenship36
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ELL A028NSpeaking About U.S. Culture 136
orELL A048NSpeaking About U.S. Culture 2
orELL A049NSpeaking About U.S. Culture 3
Total Hours72

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