Comprehensive Information on ESL Department's Fall 2020 Offerings
Explore ESL class options starting Fall 2020, including credit vs. non-credit courses, new course offerings, course numbering system, differences between credit and non-credit classes, and more. Discover details on certificates, financial aid, graduation, and transfer information, with insights on changing your credit or non-credit choice. Dive into a range of ESL courses available for different levels and preferences, all aimed at enhancing your language skills and supporting your learning journey.
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ESL Department Information Starting Fall 2020
Welcome In this presentation, you will learn about: Information about ESL classes starting Fall 2020 New non-credit course options Comparing non-credit &credit classes Understanding course numbers for ESL credit & non- credit classes Certificates in the ESL Department Financial aid information Graduation & transfer information Changing your mind about credit or non-credit option What to do if you have more questions
Information about ESL Classes starting Fall 2020 Only for Level 50 [Beginning] through Level 3 [High-Intermediate]: Students will have the option to take the class for credit or non-credit; Students will study & learn exactly the same materials in credit & non-credit classes; There will be credit & non-credit students in the same class; Assignments, tests and expectations for both credit & non-credit students will all be the same!
New Non-Credit Course Options Level Beginning High-Beginning Intermediate High-Intermediate Pronunciation Digital Tools ESL Skills Support [Tutoring] Courses ESL-850N, ESL-851N ESL-823N, ESL-843N, ESL-863N, ESL-883N ESL-826N, ESL-846N, ESL-866N, ESL-886N ESL-829N, ESL-849N, ESL-869N, ESL-889N ESL-835A-N, ESL-835B-N ESL-811N ESL-810N
Understanding Course Numbers Starting in Fall 2020, there will be two versions of each class from Level 50 through Level 3: a credit version and a non-credit version. These classes will be taught together, in the same classroom, by the same teacher. On the class schedule, the non-credit courses will begin with the number 8 and end with the letter N : for example, Writing 1: Non-credit version: ESL-883N Credit version: ESL-183
Comparing Non-Credit & Credit Classes Non-Credit Credit Free Costs money Earn a non-credit certificate Earn a credit certificate Can repeat a class Cannot repeat a class you pass with an A, B or C Grades: - Pass, OR - Satisfactory progress, OR - No pass Grades: - Letter: A/B/C/D or F OR - Pass/No pass No financial aid CA resident requirement for financial aid No units on transcript Earn units on transcript No CA Resident requirement Non-resident tuition without CA residency
Certificates in the ESL Department You can work towards a credit or a non-credit certificate in the ESL Department. Below is a list of the different certificates we offer. Non-Credit Certificates Credit Certificates Beginning Certificate [Level 50/51] High-Beginning Certificate [Level 1] Intermediate Certificate [Level 2] High-Intermediate Certificate [Level 3] High-Beginning Certificate [Level 1] Intermediate Certificate [Level 2] High-Intermediate Certificate [Level 3] Advanced Certificate [Levels 4/5] ESL Pronunciation Certificate ESL Pronunciation Certificate Digital Tools + Tutoring Certificate for ESL Students
Financial Aid Information You cannot qualify for financial aid if you take only non-credit classes. If you take some credit classes, you may qualify for financial aid. For more information, send an email to financialaid@contracosta.edu or call 510- 215-6026.
Graduation & Transfer Information If you are planning to graduate from CCC and/or transfer to a 4-year college, please contact a Counselor with any questions about credit and non-credit classes. To make an appointment: Go to www.contracosta.edu/what-next/ Scroll down to Counseling + Transfer Click on Make a counseling appointment
What if I want to change from credit to non-credit OR from non-credit to credit? Before you register for your classes, you must decide which option you want to take credit or non-credit. If you want to change your class from credit to non-credit OR from non-credit to credit, you can do it any time before Friday, September 4, 2020. After that date, you will not be able to change your course selection.
Please Share This Information! Tell your friends, relatives, neighbors, coworkers, and anyone else you know about our ESL courses. We are excited about offering free classes to our community and look forward to serving more and more students in the ESL Department!
Thank you for your interest in the ESL Program at Contra Costa College! We look forward to serving you in our classes soon If you have more questions, please: Send us an email: cccesl@email.4cd.edu OR Leave us a message: (510) 215-4988
