Students completing this certificate will acquire advanced-level reading strategies and comprehension skills suitable for more complex texts in English. Additionally, students will be able to write multi-paragraph essays and produce complex English words and phrases that will prepare them for transfer-level ESL coursework.

Program Outcomes

• Apply advanced reading strategies, comprehend more complex texts in English, and acquire vocabulary from context.
• Write multi-paragraph essays using standard English that communicates the main idea with support.
• Orally produce a complex variety of English words or phrases to engage in presentations and participate in conversations.

Program Requirements