ESOL English Proficiency
- Certificate
- Department of ESOL/TRS
GAIN THE ENGLISH SKILLS YOU NEED FOR A CAREER IN THE UNITED STATES OR ABROAD
With an English Language Proficiency Certificate from Monroe Community College, any employer or college and university admissions office will know that you have advanced level English skills. This will help with growth in your current job or acceptance/transfer to any college or university.
Designed for students who already hold a US or foreign high school diploma, MCC's English Proficiency Certificate is an intensive 12-18 month program. You will develop your English skills in all areas:
- Reading
- Writing & Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Listening & Speaking
- Pronunciation
- Intercultural Competence
MCC'S ENGLISH PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARD AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE
MCC's ESOL classes are taught by expert faculty in the ESOL Program. Depending on your skill level when you begin the program, you'll take four to six ESOL courses, plus several other introductory courses in your areas of interest.
The English Language Proficiency Certificate is a stackable credential, which means that if you choose to pursue a Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies Associate’s Degree at MCC, the certificate classes will count towards your degree. More importantly, the certificate has flexibility in course selection, so the courses you take for the certificate will also count as pre-requisites or requirements for many other degree programs. Our students often transition to health fields, human services, business programs, engineering and more.
To find out more about the English Language Proficiency Certificate from Monroe Community College, contact our admissions office at admissions@monroecc.edu or (585) 292-2200 or our Global Education and International Services office at mccglobaleducation@monroecc.edu or (585) 292-3170.
ESOL English Proficiency
Certificate Program
Department:ESOL/TRS
School(s): Arts & Humanities
MCC Program Code: ES02
Description
The ESOL English Proficiency Certificate is for non-native English speakers who want to improve basic communication skills in English to prepare for college-level study, have more job opportunities, and develop a deeper awareness of American culture to better navigate academic and professional institutions. Students may complete the certificate full-time or part-time. This certificate also provides stackable credentials for those who wish to continue their education by pursuing a Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies A.S. (Housed in the ESOL Program, ESOL/TRS Department).
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Exhibit proficiency in practices of standard written English.
2. Identify areas of weakness in written work and revise for improvement.
3. Demonstrate basic oral communication skills.
4. Apply techniques and strategies to begin to self-correct pronunciation errors.
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
HIgh School Diploma
|
Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER: |  |
| ESL 140 ESOL: Reading for Fluency* | 3 |
| ESL 145 ESOL: Integrated Skills 2 | 4 |
| ESL 158 ESOL: Oral Communication OR SPC 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication** | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| SECOND SEMESTER: | |
| ESL 179 ESOL: Grammar | 3 |
| ESL 201 ESOL: Integrated Skills 3 | 4 |
| Approved Elective*** | 3-4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| Total | 13-15 |
| THIRD SEMESTER: | |
| ENG 101 College Composition | 3 |
| ESL 139 ESOL Pronunciation**** | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 32-35 |
**NOTE: ESL 158 is recommended unless the student has strong English listening and speaking skills.
***Approved Elective Options: ANT 102, BUS 104, GEG 102, HEG 215, HED 130, MTH 104.
****Students may request an oral interview to replace ESL139 with an additional SUNY Gen Ed Elective