The Communication Division offers a wide range of programs to help students reach their objective. Courses include: Communication, Composition, Literature, English as a Second Language (credit and noncredit), Foreign Language, Journalism, Mass Communication, Radio-Television, Reading, and Speech.
The Division offers exciting, enriching, and challenging educational opportunities for students in Transfer and Occupational (Non-transfer) programs. Language is vital to our most important achievements. We must utilize both the written and spoken word to attain our goals, and appreciate a diversity of perspectives, cultures, and languages to fulfill our human potential. For more information please call (760) 773-2572.
English As A Second Language (ESL) Credit Program
ESL, English as a second language, is a program especially developed for non-native speakers of English and for those who speak English as a second language. The credit ESL program offers multi-level courses in writing, reading and speaking to prepare students for the demands of higher education or a vocational certificate.
English As A Second Language (ESLN) Noncredit Program
Noncredit ESL program is an intensive series of multi-skill courses which meet the needs of students not fluent in English. Persons from the literacy level to the highly advanced level of English proficiency acquire the skills required for their daily lives and prepare themselves to enter high school completion, vocational or academic programs. Classes are open-entry, thereby allowing students to register at any time during the school year. Classes are held day and evening at Palm Desert, Eastern Valley Center and other off-campus locations. All persons 18 years of age and older regardless of their educational background are welcome to enroll in this program.
The Noncredit ESL program also offers two noncredit certificate options to students. The English Proficiency Certificate focuses on the essential English language skills needed in day-to-day living and working situations. The Academic English Certificate is for students who are planning on pursuing a college degree or vocational certificate. Please refer to the sequence of noncredit ESL courses required for these certificates. For more information please call (760) 773-2559.
El Inglés Como Segundo Idioma
Inglés como Segundo Idioma ofrece programas de instrucción para todos los niveles de habilidad. Se encuentra la oficina de ESL noncredit en el segundo piso del centro estudiantil Hilb localizado enfrente de la fuente (Palm Desert Campus). Las clases que se ofrecen en este departamento reciben nuevos estudiantes todos los días. Cada persona de 18 años o más, sin tener en cuenta su educación previa, es bienvenida a este programa.
Foreign Language (American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish) and Humanities are "departments" within the Communication Division and are listed separately.
NOTE: Students applying any of the Communication required courses to their general education package will make up an equivalent number of units by additional study in the major, chosen in consultation with an advisor from the Communication Division.
Advisors: S. Acree, H. Benes, D. Diamond, A. DiBello, K. Dozier, K. Enciso, R. Nolan, R. Rawnsley, J. Tapleshay
Associate of Arts Degree
