Certificate Program Information

ES02 English Proficiency Certificate

Benefits:

  • Improve oral and written English communication skills to prepare for college-level study
  • Have the option to complete the ES02 Certificate and an Associate’s Degree at the same time
  • Increase job opportunities with an American college certificate that recognizes your proficiency in English in addition to your native language
  • Develop a deeper understanding of American culture to better navigate academic and professional institutions
  •  May apply for federal and NYS financial aid to help pay for courses
    (Note: Not all students are eligible to receive financial aid.)

Entry Requirements:

  • After applying to MCC, take the CELSA placement test and score low advanced.
  • Students who score high intermediate will complete the noncredit Strong Foundations ESOL program or take ESL 100 and ESL 120 credit classes in their first semester and are eligible to start the ES02 Certificate in their second semester.

Program Format:

  • 32-35 credits, which can be completed in 3 full-time or 5 part-time semesters
  • Most classes meet in-person and on-campus only (only a few classes have online options)

See below for program details. For more information, email MCC Global Education (mccglobaleducation@monroecc.edu) or visit the Global Education & International Services office in Bldg. 11, Room 211 at the Brighton campus. 

ESOL ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Certificate Program

Department:ESOL/TRS

School(s): Arts & Humanities

MCC Program Code: ES02
CIP Code: 16.1701
NYSED Code (BRI): 41687
Admissions

Apply to this Major.

New, Transfer, or Re-admit students should contact Admissions at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@monroecc.edu.

Request a Change of Major.


50% or more of this program can be completed online.

This program's design is based on: New MCC General Education

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 CREDITS32-35
* Depending on placement test score, ESL 140 may be substituted by an additional approved elective, raising the total approved electives to 2.
**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