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Undergraduate Certificate in English Language Proficiency

When you learn to communicate with confidence, you’re taking an important step toward success in your educational and career goals.

At Saint Mary's University's English Language Academy, you will learn academic English effectively in an innovative and supportive environment. English proficiency (ESL, ELL) will help you continue your education with the skills and confidence you need to succeed. At the English Language Academy at Saint Mary's, you can:

  • Gain the communication skills needed to succeed in college
  • Learn to navigate the higher education system
  • Earn up to 30 credits toward a bachelor completion degree at Saint Mary's
  • Learn from caring instructors in a friendly environment
  • Take advantage of an exceptional academic value and financial aid
  • Gain higher education experience in a supportive setting

 For English Language Learners applying to Saint Mary's University master programs, the English Language Academy offers graduate preparatory classes. Instead of taking the TOEFL, students may enroll in ELA classes. Students who earn a B or higher in ELA400 and ELA401 do not have to take the TOEFL exam as part of their applications.

Become an English language learner today. Contact Saint Mary's to begin communicating with confidence!


Locations

Twin Cities

Admissions Contact

Ian Pannkuk
(612) 728-5158

 Course Information

    The English Language Academy offers an undergraduate certificate in English Language Proficiency and opens the door to higher education for students who are studying the English language. Students have the opportunity to learn academic English quickly and effectively in an innovative and supportive environment. In addition, students may apply all ELA credits towards the lower-division general education requirements of any Saint Mary’s bachelor's degree.

    Students must complete 30 total credits from the courses listed below as determined by intake assessment and as indicated by their individual degree plan.

     

    Certificate Requirements

    30 credits

    ELA 111  Introductory Academic Reading and Writing

    6 cr.

    ELA 130  Intermediate Academic Speaking and Listening

    6 cr.

    ELA 131  Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing

    6 cr.

    ELA 160  Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

    6 cr.

    ELA 161  Advanced Academic Reading and Writing

    6 cr.

    ELA 400 Academic Listening and Speaking for Graduate Studies 6 cr.
    ELA 401 Academic Reading and Writing for Graduate Studies 6 cr.
  • ELA111 Introductory Academic Reading and Writing (6)
  • ELA130 Intermediate Academic Speaking and Listening (6)
  • ELA131 Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing (6)
  • ELA160 Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening (6)
  • ELA161 Advanced Academic Reading and Writing (6)


Faculty
TC - Bachelor of Science Program - Shared Core Courses - Core University Professor, TC - Bachelor's Communication Core and English Language Academy - Program Director (50%)