Intermediate ESL: Academic and Career Preparation (ND)

This certificate is designed to prepare nonnative English speakers to succeed in various academic and career pathways. Students completing this certificate will have achieved academic English skills at a high‐intermediate level as well as taken foundational coursework in student development. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 16 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to use English reading, writing, and speaking skills at an advanced level of proficiency; apply academic skills required to succeed in college; and choose a potential career pathway.

This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	Required Core Courses
Placement is based on composite of test scores and academic background or ESL 133 and 136	ESL 141	Grammar and Writing IV	5
Placement is based on composite of test scores and academic background or ESL 135	ESL 145	Listening and Speaking IV	3
Placement is based on ESL Self Placement Survey or ESL 133 and 136	ESL 146	Reading and Vocabulary for ESL IV Students	3
	STDV 145	Achieving Academic and Career Success	3
	Select two units from the following:
	STDV 100	College Orientation and Student Success	1
	STDV 101	Skills for College Success and Life Management	1
	STDV 103	College Orientation for International Students	1
	STDV 105	College Success for Students with Disabilities	1
	STDV 120	Transfer Orientation	1
	STDV 127	Majors Exploration	1
	STDV 130	Professional Career Paths - Business	1
	STDV 141	Improving College Performance and Study Skills	1
	STDV 145	Achieving Academic and Career Success	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		16

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Approved Spring 2025	GCC CATALOG Addendum 2024-2025
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.