NCEL 160 - ESOL for Health Careers

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This 8-week non-credit course is focuses on vocabulary specifically used in health-related situations. The vocabulary is essential for students planning to work in a field related to health care. The course also explores various careers in the health field, with an emphasis on short-term certificate programs that lead to employment in one-to-two semesters. This course is an accelerated course, using lecture and online instruction. Students will be able to expand their vocabulary building skills and improve their reading strategies, reading and listening comprehension, speaking skills, and writing skills. Audio equipment and computers are available to aid students in building fluency. Students are expected to work 4-6 hours/week in addition to class time.

Semesters Offered: As Needed
Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.5 in ESOL 090 and ESOL 095 or score of P in NCEL 030 and NCEL 033 Placement Scores: Writing Level 2 from NexGen WRITE Placer test or Placement Score of Reading Level 2 and Writing Level 2 from NexGen READ and WRITE Placer tests or NCEL 033 or ESOL 098 or ESOL 099 concurrent.
Placement Scores: Writing Level 2 from NexGen WRITE Placer test or Placement Score of Reading Level 2 and Writing Level 2 from NexGen READ and WRITE Placer tests or NCEL 033 or ESOL 098 or ESOL 099 concurrent
Course Note: For any questions, please contact the Job Training Center at 517-483-1857