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. |
