ESL Proficiency Certificate
Why an ESL Certificate?
- Earn a credential that can advance your career.
- Earn college credits that can be applied toward an Associate’s Degree.
- Financial Aid is available for eligible students.
- Dedicated Tutorial Assistance provided.
The ESL Proficiency Certificate provides a tangible reward for students who complete the ESL program and 15 credits of college-level courses. It is designed to motivate and prepare you to continue your studies and earn an Associate degree, and also gives you the opportunity to advance in the workplace with the acquisition of high-level written and oral skills in English.
The ESL Proficiency Certificate provides you with the opportunity to master the English language and complete 15 credits of college-level courses. In addition to receiving a credential, you will also have 15 college credits that count towards an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, among other programs. Complete Pathway A or Pathway B depending on the ENG 101 course requirement for your elected Associate Degree program.
- Major
- English As a Second Language
- Degree
- ESL Proficiency Certificate
Description
The ESL Proficiency Certificate provides an opportunity for immigrant students to enhance their employment opportunities by certifying that they possess the knowledge of Academic English and the capacity to work with an array of college texts (science, social science, and humanities). By virtue of the program design, the certificate helps students complete a number of general education courses which allow them to continue their education and work toward an Associate degree in Liberal Arts.
Requirements
Take ENG-101 and CSS-100.
| ENG-101 College Composition I |
| CSS-100 College Student Success |
Complete the following courses:
COMPLETE 3 COURSES FROM SUBJECTS: COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, HUMANITIES, HISTORY OR DIVERSITY
Complete the following courses:
COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM SUBJECTS: COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, HUMANITIES, HISTORY, DIVERSITY OR MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE
Complete any ESL courses.
Next Steps
Are you ready to get started?
Contact Information
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
ESL and Academic Foundations English
71 Sip Avenue, L320
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 360-4380
Email: eslFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
Saliha Yagoubi
Coordinator ESL Pathway 1
263 Academy St. (Room S505B)
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 360-4622
Email: syagoubiFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
Maria Schirta
Coordinator of ESL Pathway 2
71 Sip Avenue (Room L008)
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 360-4616
Email: mschirtaFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
Sonja Rodiger
Coordinator of ESL Level 2
71 Sip Avenue (Room L026)
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 360-4749
Email: srodigerradovicFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
Lauren Drew
Coordinator ESL Level 3
4800 Kennedy Blvd. (Room N703D)
Union City, NJ 07087
Phone: (201) 360-4743
Email: ldrewFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
Artur Ujazdowski
Coordinator of ESL Level 4, ALE/Level 4
71 Sip Avenue (Room L320)
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 360-4380
Email: aujazdowskiFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE