English as a Second Language (ESL)

Overview

Cochise College offers two programs for students who want to improve their English Language skills.

The English for Academic Purposes Program helps students improve their skills in oral communication, reading, grammar, and writing as preparation for continued higher education at Cochise College and beyond.

This is a for-credit program and eligible students may receive financial aid.

This program is located on the Douglas Campus. Classes are taught during the Fall and Spring semesters and typically run Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am-1:05 pm. The Douglas Campus offers residence and dining halls, and students have access to services such as the library, cafeteria, gym, tutoring and computer labs.

ESL Levels I, II, and III consist of skill-building courses which prepare students for the transition into developmental coursework. ESL I courses are prerequisite to ESL II courses, and ESL II courses are prerequisites to ESL Level III courses.

ESL Level IV consists of additional ESL support courses along with developmental courses in ENG and RDG, or college-level courses in ENG and RDG, appropriate to the individual student. Students in Level IV may also enroll in any course which pertains to their degree plan and for which they meet the established prerequisites. Upon completion of ESL and developmental coursework, students are prepared to advance into the academic courses of their choice.

Students are placed into ESL courses based on their scores on the ACCUPLACER ESL Placement Test. Instructor evaluation, self-identification and/or advisor recommendation will be considered in addition to ACCUPLACER ESL Placement Test scores.

Admission Requirements

There are no special admissions requirements for this program.

Degree & Certificates

• Although there are no degree or certificates available we do offer many courses including ESL for professionals
  • English as a Second Language Courses (Catalog)