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.

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, 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.

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
ESL 141	Grammar and Writing IV	5
ESL 145	Listening and Speaking IV	3
ESL 146	Reading and Vocabulary for ESL IV Students	3
STDV 145	Achieving Academic and Career Success	3
CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 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	3
STDV 120	Transfer Orientation	1
STDV 127	Majors Exploration	1
STDV 130	Professional Career Paths - Business	3
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 DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

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.