Advanced ESL: Industrial Technology & Aviation Pathway (ND)

This certificate is designed to prepare non-native English speakers to succeed in Industrial Technology & Aviation academic and career pathways. Students completing this certificate have achieved academic English skills at an advanced, postsecondary level. They have also achieved success in prerequisite or introductory coursework in a variety of degree, certificate, or general education patterns.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will use English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills at an advanced level of academic proficiency; and apply content knowledge of chosen electives in order to select a degree and/or career pathway. 

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
ESL 151	Reading and Composition V	4
ESL 155	Listening and Speaking V	3
ESL 156	Reading and Vocabulary for ESL V Students	3
ESL 159	Editing and Proofreading	1
CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
ARCH 101	Drafting and Basic Design	3
ECT 100	Analytical Electronics	3
ECT 110	Electricity and Electronics Principles	4
ENGR 100	Introduction to Engineering	3
ENGR 101	Engineering Drafting and Basic Design	3
MACH 101	Machine Technology I	3
WELD 117	Introduction to Welding	2
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		16-18

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED 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.