This certificate is designed to prepare non-native English speakers to succeed in
People, Power & Perspective 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; 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 |
| ANTHR 102 |
Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
| CHLDV 101 |
Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching |
3 |
| CHLDV 135 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| CHLDV 138 |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition |
3 |
| ETH S 110 |
Contemporary Ethnic Women |
3 |
| ETH S 121 |
Ethnic and Racial Minorities |
3 |
| HIST 113 |
History of Mexico |
3 |
| HIST C1001 |
United States History to 1877 |
3 |
| HIST C1002/C1002H |
United States History since 1865 |
3 |
| HIST 121 |
Armenian History |
3 |
| HIST 131 |
A History of Africa Since 1800 |
3 |
| HIST 132 |
History of the Philippines |
3 |
| POLS C1000 |
American Government and Politics |
3 |
| PSYC C1000/C1000H |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| SOC 101/101H |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
17-18 |
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027 |
| 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. |
