Advanced ESL: Industrial Technology & Aviation Pathway

This certificate is designed to prepare non-native English speakers to succeed in Industrial Technology & Aviation 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 TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
ARCH 101	Drafting and Basic Design	3
ECT 100	Analytical Electronics	3
ECT 110	Electricity and Electronics Principles	4
ENGR 100	Introduction to Engineering	3
ENGR 101	Engineering Drafting and Basic Design	3
MACH 101	Machine Technology I	3
WELD 117	Introduction to Welding	2
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		16-18

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Approved Spring 2025	GCC Catalog Addendum 2024-2025
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.