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Advanced ESL Communication Studies Certificate of Completion (NL)

About the Program

The ESL Communication Studies Program is a short-term (2-course) non-credit program. This program offers a bridge to continuing academic studies and transfer level CMST courses. The program will also aid students in preparing for workforce entry or advancement. Students who complete this program will be able to implement essential communication skills such as vocal variety, eye contact, stance, and awareness of cultural norms. Students will receive one-on-one coaching from instructors and will complete the program with strategies to continue building confidence and effectiveness in front of any audience.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities include jobs which require effective and assertive communication such as customer service, hospitality, sales, and office management.

Program Outcomes

  • Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Advanced ESL Communication Studies, students are able to demonstrate an awareness of cultural norms appropriate to specific public speaking situations.
  • Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Advanced ESL Communication Studies, students are able to establish an effective and assertive presence in formal speaking situations such as academic courses, job interviews, professional meetings, and presentations.
  • Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Advanced ESL Communication Studies, students are able to give responses using appropriate and concise rhetorical frames in common formal speaking situations, such as academic courses, job interviews, professional meetings, and presentations.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (8 Hours)

Course Number Course Title Hours
NESL 240 Public Speaking Delivery for Advanced ESL (Communicate With Confidence) 4
NESL 241 Public Speaking Structure for Advanced ESL (Find Your Voice) 4

Total Hours: 8