This certificate is designed to prepare non-native English speakers to succeed in
STEM academic and career pathways. Students completing this certificate have achieved
academic English skills at an advanced, postsecondary level. They have also achieved
success in prerequisite or introductory coursework in a variety of degree, certificate,
or general education patterns.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined
in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at
Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will use English reading, writing, listening,
and speaking skills at an advanced level of academic proficiency; and apply content
knowledge of chosen electives in order to select a degree and/or career pathway.
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| ESL 151 |
Reading and Composition V |
4 |
| ESL 155 |
Listening and Speaking V |
3 |
| ESL 156 |
Reading and Vocabulary for ESL V Students |
3 |
| ESL 159 |
Editing and Proofreading |
1 |
| CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF FIVE UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING |
| BIOL 122 |
Introduction of Biology |
4 |
| CHEM 110 |
Elements of General Chemistry |
5 |
| CS/IS 101 |
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems |
5 |
| CS/IS 112 |
Introduction to Programming Using Java |
3 |
| ENGR 100 |
Introduction to Engineering |
3 |
| ESL 146 |
Reading and Vocabulary for ESL IV Students |
3 |
| MATH 100/100+ |
College Algebra for STEM |
4-4.5 |
| MATH 102/102+ |
Trigonometry |
3-4 |
| MATH 103E |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
5 |
| STAT C1000/C1000E/C1000H |
Statistics |
4-5 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
16-19.5
|
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online
and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office
of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog
from that year. |
