ESL Certificate Programs

Life University ESL certificate programs range from the 100 through 300 levels. These ESL programs are components of the School of Lnaguages and are designed to provide for the academic needs of the ESL students. The Life University ESL programs lay a foundation for later study and helps prepare students to enter and succeed in their various fields of study. Classes focus on the academic English skills students need to be successful at the university level. Special emphasis is given to advanced listening, speaking and reading skills, as well as, complex English grammatical forms and structures, and academic composition.

Students who complete the ESL 300 program or recieve a qualifying score in the ESL placement examination may enroll in the Life University TOEFL preparation programs which prepares students to take the TOEFL exam. Passing the TOEFL examination is essential to the continued success of foreign students. This program reviews acquisition skills learned in previous ESL programs and provides students the knowledge of what to expect when taking the examination. The Life University TOEFL preparation program is designed to help students effectively and successfully pass the TOEFL examination.

Furthermore, students who complete the ESL 300 program or receive a qualifying score in the ESL placement examination may opt to enroll in the Life University Business English certificate program. This program allows students to learn business vocabulary, composition, listening, and speaking skills. In addition to language skills, this programs covers basic business courses and GMAT preparation. This program prepares students to later enroll in other business programs since English is the universal language in the business world, the Business English program also helps build student confidence in their careers and gives them an advantage in the global job market.

ESL 100 (32 quarter units)
Certificate Requirements:

* Successfully complete 32 quarter units of ESL 100 coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
* Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.

Time Limit
The ESL 100 program must be completed within 4 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course, as a regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special extenuating circumstances.

ESL 200 (32 quarter units)
Certificate Requirements:

*Successfully complete 32 quarter units of ESL 200 coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
* Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.

Time Limit
The ESL 200 program must be completed within 4 consecutives academic quarters from the time teh student commenced the first course, as a regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special extenuating circumstances.

ESL 300 (24 units)
Certificate Requirements:

* Successfully complete 24 quarter units of ESL 300 coursework within a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
* Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.

Time Limit
The ESL 300 program must be completed within 3 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course, as a regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special extuanating circumstances.