Certificates
We offer two certificates of achievement for students like you if beginning with ESL/EMLS 180 is not the right starting point for you. First, review the guided placement recommendations to see where you want to begin. That will determine your certificate pathway. Make sure your counselors add this to your educational plan if you chose one of these pathways.
We recommend you take these classes in sequence, but IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN ESL 180/ EMLS 180, YOU MAY STILL TAKE ANY OF OUR OTHER COURSES WHENEVER YOU WANT TO BUILD YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS.
IF YOU ARE Interested IN ONE OF THESE CERTIFICATES, PLEASE MEET WITH YOUR COUNSELOR TO MAKE SURE THESE COURSES ARE PART OF YOUR EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
Academic English Skills for Multilingual Students (18 units):
Students complete the following courses. It is recommended but NOT REQUIRED that students
complete these courses in order.
Required Courses
EMLS 120
EMLS 152
EMLS 180
Plus ONE Communication Course
Public Speaking
Intercultural Communication
Storytelling
Academic English Foundations for Multilingual Students (16 units): For students who place at ESL/EMLS 104 or 105
This pathway is ideal for students who would like to begin at a more foundational
level.
Complete ANY 2 of the following courses:
EMLS 104
EMLS 105
EMLS 120
AND ANY 2 of the following courses:
EMLS 10
EMLS 14
EMLS 20