The ESL Milestone - Pathway to Transfer: Language and Communication Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare English Language learners (ELLs) for the academic rigor of degree-applicable coursework in various Academic and Careers Pathways Majors. Students completing these certificates have achieved academic English reading and writing skills at an advanced, post-secondary level; they have also achieved success in prerequisite or introductory coursework in a variety of degree, certificate, or general education patterns. These two elements combine to demonstrate significant achievement of a milestone along their pathways to Language and Communication degrees, certificates, or transfer. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Grossmont College. This certificate requires a total of 21-23 units.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Communicate well-organized information, arguments and opinions through various modalities, including speaking and writing.
2. Analyze and evaluate academic texts to prepare for and complete academic writing.
3. Interact effectively with others in group work to complete academic tasks and work well in cross-cultural situations, taking into account others’ diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.

​Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”

Course List

Code	Title	Units
ESL-105	Rhetoric for Academic Success	6
ESL-115	Exploring U.S. Cultures	6
ESL-122	College Rhetoric	6
Select one of the following:		3-5
ASL-120	American Sign Language I
ARBC-120	Arabic I
CHIN-120	Chinese I
COMM-120	Interpersonal Communication
COMM-C1000	Introduction to Public Speaking
COMM-124	Intercultural Communication
FREN-120	French I
GERM-120	German I
JAPN-120	Japanese I
MCOM-110	Mass Media and Society
RUSS-120	Russian I
SPAN-120	Spanish I
Total Units		21-23

Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements listed above qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.