ESL Milestone Certificate: Pathway to Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information Technology, and Radiological Technology
Division: Language Arts
PROGRAM CODE: 1C37705
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The ESL Milestone Certificate: Pathway to Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information Technology, and Radiological Technology is designed to prepare English language learners (ELLs) for the academic rigor of degree-applicable coursework in various academic pathways. Students completing these certificates have achieved academic English reading and writing skills at an advanced, post-secondary level; they have also achieved success in prerequisite or introductory coursework in a variety of degree, certificate, or general education patterns. These two elements combine to demonstrate significant achievement of a milestone along their pathways to Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), Health Information Technology (HI), and Radiological Technology (RADT) degrees, certificates, or transfer. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 18 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required ESL courses are listed in suggested sequence (15 units): | ||
| ESL 107 C | High-Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ESL 183 C) | 5 |
| ESL 108 C | Exploring Culture through Academic Discourse I | 5 |
| ESL 109 C | Exploring Culture through Academic Discourse II | 5 |
| Complete one of the following courses (3 units): | 3 | |
| Survey of Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| Survey of Disease | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: Acquire the knowledge and skills, including academic English-language reading and writing at a post-secondary level, and survey of medical terminology and disease, necessary for college coursework towards degree, certificate, or transfer in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information Technology, and Radiological Technology.
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