Why earn a specialized diploma in ESL at NCC?
The Proficiency in English as a Second Language Specialized Diploma is intended to provide students who speak a native language other than English the necessary language competency to succeed in typical college and career settings. It enhances students’ employability and bolsters their career opportunities by providing students the requisite English skills to succeed in an increasingly English-dominant world. The program can be completed in the day or evening, on a full-time or part-time basis.
What You'll Learn
Our program is designed to help you develop your language and communication skills to succeed in both academic and professional settings. Through our program, you will learn to demonstrate college-level reading and writing proficiency and use acceptable grammatical structures in both oral and written English. You will also learn to respond to, analyze, and interpret texts in group discussions, prepare and deliver oral presentations, and demonstrate aural comprehension skills. Moreover, our program will help you comprehend and use academic vocabulary appropriately in oral and written communication. Join us now to enhance your language and communication skills and open up new opportunities for your future.
Program Details
Semesters: 2
Credits: 12
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Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
The Proficiency in English as a Second Language Specialized Diploma is intended to provide students who speak a native language other than English the necessary language competency to succeed in typical college and career settings. The required classes for the specialized diploma program are the terminal courses for each skill area. Students testing at levels below the listed courses will be required to complete all necessary lower-level classes successfully.
Additional Programs
NCC also offers non-credit community education ESL and GED programs through our Center for College and Career Readiness. These classes prepare students to improve their English, obtain their GED®, enter employment, retain employment, and advance to postsecondary education and training. Learn more about these programs here.
