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Accelerate your progress in English and toward a degree.

ACE I: ESL 132 + 142

(15 credits total)
CSA 105 – Intro to Software Applications (3 credits)
ESL 132 Reading/Writing III (6 credits) + ESL 142 Reading/Writing IV (6 Credits)

ESL 132 + 142 Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
8:30 am – 11:00 am

 ESL Lab
9:00-10:40am
E208 On Campus		 CSA 105
8:30 am -9:50 am
On Campus		 CSA 105
8:30 am -9:50 am
On Campus
11:30 am – 2:25 pm ESL 132/142 credit
ESL 5080/5090 non-credit
Reading/Writing III/IV
11:30 am-2:30 pm
On Campus		 ESL 132/142 credit
ESL 5080/5090 non-credit
Reading/Writing III/IV
11:30 am-2:30 pm
LRON		 Check Blackboard and work online. ESL 132/142 credit
ESL 5080/5090 non-credit
Reading/Writing III/IV
11:30 am-2:30 pm
On Campus

ACE II: ESL 152 + 192

(16 credits total)
COM 173 – Public Speaking (3 credits)
HIS 102 – Western Civilization II (3 credits)
ESL 152 Reading/Writing V (6 credits) + ESL 192 Writing Workshop (4 credits)

ESL 152 + 192 Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:30 am – 12:25 pm

 Reading / Writing V
9:30am – 12:25pm
On Campus		 ESL Writing Workshop
10:00am – 11:50am
On Campus		 Reading / Writing V
9:30am – 12:25pm
LIVE ONLINE		 ESL Writing Workshop
10:00am – 11:50am
On Campus
1:00 pm – 2:20 pm COM 173
1:00 pm-2:20 pm
LIVE ONLINE		 HIS 102
1:00 pm-2:20 pm
On Campus		 COM 173
1:00 pm-2:20 pm
LIVE ONLINE		 HIS 102
1:00 pm-2:20 pm
On Campus

Finish ESL Twice as Fast

This new accelerated ESL track is intended for ESL students who can be full-time students, which requires up to 18 hours of classroom time per week. This is a rigorous program, but the benefits can be tremendous.

Students who are interested in this program and believe they can dedicate the time and effort that the program demands should meet with the department Chair, Hannah Moeckel-Rieke.

Benefits of the Program

✓ Finish ESL 132 through ESL 192 in two semesters.
✓ Earn 4 to 6 college credits each semester that may count towards graduation.
✓ Earn 16 college credits and pay the price of 12 credits in your first semester in the program.
✓ Save $472 if you take all classes as credit
✓ Get U-Pass for free public transportation in CT
✓ Become eligible to apply for a NCC Foundation Scholarship by the end of the semester.

For more information call: 203.857.7093