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Advanced ESL: Industrial Technology & Aviation Pathway (ND)

This certificate is designed to prepare non-native English speakers to succeed in Industrial Technology & Aviation 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. 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; apply content knowledge of chosen electives in order to select a degree and/or career pathway. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 16-18 units.

This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE UNITS
  Required Core Courses
Placement is based on a composite of test scores and academic background or satisfactory completion of ESL 141
ESL 151
 Reading and Composition V
 4
Placement is based on Self Placement survey or ESL 145
 ESL 155
 Listening and Speaking V
 3
Placement is based on Self Placement survey or ESL 146 and ESL 151 and 155
 ESL 156
 Reading and Vocabulary for ESL V Students
 3
Placement is based on Self Placement survey or ESL 141
 ESL 159
 Editing and Proofreading
 1
   Select two courses from the following:
  ARCH 101
 Drafting and Basic Design
 3
  ECT 100
 Analytical Electronics
 3

ECT 110
 Electricity and Electronics Principles
 4
  ENGR 100
 Introduction to Engineering
 3
   ENGR 101 Engineering Drafting and Basic Design
 3
  MACH 101
 Machine Technology I
 3
  WELD 117
 Introduction to Welding
2
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 16-18
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN. 
Approved 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.