Certificate Programs
Admission Requirements
Students who want to earn certificates in English Language Proficiency must first take the Michigan Placement Test (MPT). A score of 50 on the MPT is required for admission to the Intermediate Certificate in English program. A score of 65 on the MPT or completion of the High-Intermediate Certificate is required for the Advanced Certificate program. Possible transfer credit from other institutions will be determined by the director in accordance with university policies.
Intermediate Certificate of English Proficiency (ICEP)
The intermediate certificate in English proficiency consists of 15 credits in English language studies, with 12 of the credits in required courses and 3 credits in an elective course. This program may be completed in one semester.
| Course No. | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESL 121 | Grammar I |
| ESL 124 | Reading & Vocabulary |
| ESL 127 | Composition |
| ESL 129 | Speaking & Listening or ESL 120 Pronunciation |
| Electives | Three approved credits chosen from the elective credit list |
High Intermediate Certificate of English Proficiency (HICEP)
The high intermediate certificate in English proficiency consists of 15 credits in English language studies, with 12 of the credits in required courses and 3 credits in an elective course. This program may be completed in one semester.
| Course No. | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESL 122 | Grammar II |
| ESL 125 | Ready and Writing |
| ESL 128 | Reading and Discussion |
| ESL 148 | Vocabulary of American English |
| Electives | Three approved credits chosen from the elective credit list |
Advanced Certificate of English Proficiency (ACEP)
The advanced certificate in English proficiency consists of 15 credits in English language studies, with 12 of the credits in required courses and 3 credits in elective courses. This program may be completed in one semester. Completion of this certificate program with a GPA of 3.2, along with instructor recommendation, may result in waiver of the TOEFL or MTELP.
| Course No. | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESL 131 | Grammar |
| ESL 134 | Reading & Vocabulary |
| ESL 137 | Composition |
| ESL 139 | Speaking & Listening |
| Electives | Three approved credits chosen from the elective credit list |
Certificate of Academic Proficiency in English (CAP)
The certificate in Academic Proficiency in English consists of 15 credits in advanced English language studies, with 12 of the credits in required courses and 3 credits in elective courses. This program may be completed in one semester. Completion of this certificate with a GPA of 3.2 results in a waiver of the TOEFL or MTELP.
| Course No. | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESL 132 | Grammar of Written English |
| ESL 135 | Reading & Writing |
| ESL 138 | Advanced Academic Writing |
| ESL 155 | Advanced English Competency |
| Electives | Three approved credits chosen from the elective credit list |
Elective Credit List
| Course No. | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESL 103 | Communicating in English III |
| ESL 104 | Communicating in English IV |
| ESL 105 | Communicating in English V |
| ESL 106 | Communicating in English VI |
| ESL 110 | Pronunciation & Listening |
| ESL 113 | English for Hospitality |
| ESL 114 | English for Business |
| ESL 120 | Pronunciation |
| ESL 123 | Reading & Discussion |
| ESL 126 | Grammar for Communication |
| ESL 130 | Vocabulary & Idioms of American English |
| ESL 133 | Reading & Discussion |
| ESL 141 | Technical English |
| ESL 144 | American Culture: Reading & Speaking |
| ESL 146 | Academic Study Skills for ESL Students |
| ESL 148 | Adv/Int Vocabulary Development |
| ESL 155 | Advanced English Competency |
| ESL 380 | Advanced Oral Presentation Skills |