Advanced ESL: Visual & Performing Arts Pathway (ND)

This certificate is designed to prepare non-native English speakers to succeed in VPA 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
ART 130	2-D Foundations	3
ART 138	3-D Foundations	3
ART 150	Fundamentals of Drawing	2
ART 186	Ceramics I	3
ARTH C1100/C1100H	Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era	3
ARTH C1200/C1200H	Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary	3
ARTH 199	History of Photography	3
DANCE 100	Survey of Dance History	3
MUSIC 101	Music Fundamentals	3
MUSIC 120	Music Appreciation	3
PHOTO 100	Digital Photography I	3
THTR 101	Introduction to Theatre	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		17

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.