AmLa Certificates
The American Language Department offers three certificates. All three have been approved by the California Community College Chancellor's Office and will appear on your official Mt. SAC student transcript.
Foundational English for ELLs
The American Language Foundational English for English Language Learners certificate provides students with evidence of intermediate English as a Second Language writing, reading, speaking, listening, and college readiness skills, which students will demonstrate with completion of a series of courses that are designed for an active, student-centered classroom experience based on relevant themes.
Advanced Proficiency for ELLs
The American Language Advanced Proficiency in English for English Language Learners certificate provides students with evidence of advanced proficiency in English as a Second Language writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills, which students will demonstrate with completion of a series of courses that are designed for an active, student-centered classroom experience based on relevant themes.
Communication for ELLs
The AmLa Communication for English Language Learners certificate provides students with evidence of proficiency in speaking and listening fluency in English as a Second Language. Through a series of courses that are designed to maximize student communication skills, students will build speaking and listening skills as they develop critical thinking and communication abilities for successfully navigating the workplace, the community, and/or their coursework at Mt. San Antonio College.
