American Language Foundational English for English Language Learners (Certificate N0945)
Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Certificate N0945
The American Language Foundational English for English Language Learners certificate provides students with evidence of intermediate English as a Second Language writing, reading, speaking, listening, and college readiness skills, which students will demonstrate with completion of a series of courses that are designed for an active, student-centered classroom experience based on relevant themes.
- Students must be English Language Learners who complete the college application process, including the Assessment Questionnaire and the Guided Self-Placement process as needed.
- Students must be prepared to study in an English-only environment.
This certificate aims to improve students’ English language proficiency for successfully navigating the workplace, the community, and/or their coursework at Mt. San Antonio College. This certificate serves as a foundational certificate in a series increasing-level certificates for English Language Learners—the American Language Advanced Proficiency and American Language Communication for English Language Learners Certificates of Achievement.
Required Courses
Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
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AMLA 72 | American English Pronunciation | 2 |
AMLA 80 | Intermediate to Advanced Writing and Reading | 5 |
AMLA 81 | American Language Intermediate Reading | 4 |
AMLA 87 | AMLA Grammar Foundations for English Language Learners | 2 |
COUN 1 | Introduction to College | 1 |
Required Electives: Choose a minimum of 2 units | 2 | |
American Language Interpersonal Communication | ||
Idiomatic English | ||
Total Units | 16 |