English as a Second Language (ESL)

The ESL Program is designed for students whose first language is not English. Its main goal is to strengthen the students' communicative skills in English so that they can succeed in any college level course and help them achieve a near-native linguistic competence. Students will be placed into the various courses according to scores received on an English Placement Exam.

Students for whom English is a second language may take ESL courses for foreign language credit.