American College of Forensic Studies
School of Languages
Introduction
ACFS’s School of Languages expands the educational efforts of the university and
equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ideas for living and working successfully
in an international world of rapid social and technical change.
The School of Languages seeks to develop individuals through the promotion of
learning by students and by faculty. The transmission of knowledge is central to
preparing students with the attitudes, skills, and habits of lifelong learning and
leadership skills, enabling them to be a useful member of the global society.
The School of Languages intends to judge itself by the most demanding standards to
attract people of great ability from all backgrounds and provide the infrastructure to
support teaching, scholarship, and service for present and future generations.
ESL Certificate Programs
Overview
ACFS ESL certificate programs range from the 100 through 300 levels. These ESL programs are components of the School of Languages and are
designed to provide for the academic needs of the ESL students. The ACFS ESL programs lay a foundation for later study and helps prepare
students to enter and succeed in their various fields of study. Classes focus on the academic English skills students need to be successful at the
university level. Special emphasis is given to advanced listening, speaking and reading skills, as well as, complex English grammatical forms and
structures, and academic composition. Students who complete the ESL 300 program or receive a qualifying score in the ESL placement
examination may enroll in the ACFS TOEFL preparation program which prepares students to take the TOEFL exam. Passing the TOEFL
examination is essential to the continued success of foreign students. This program reviews acquisition skills learned in previous ESL programs
and provides students the knowledge of what to expect when taking the examination. The ACFS TOEFL preparation program is designed to help
students effectively and successfully pass the TOEFL examination. Furthermore, students who complete the ESL 300 program or receive a
qualifying score in the ESL placement examination may opt to enroll in the ACFS Business English certificate program. This program allows
students to learn business vocabulary, composition, listening, and speaking skills. In addition to language skills, this program covers basic
business courses and GMAT preparation. This program prepares students to later enroll in other business programs since English is the universal
language in the business world, the Business English program also helps build student confidence in their careers and gives them an advantage in
the global job market.
ESL 100
32 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 32 quarter units of ESL100 coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The ESL100 program must be completed within 4 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course, as a
regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special
extenuating circumstances.
ESL 100 Courses
32 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
Course No. Course Title Units/Hours
ESL 10 Beginning Grammar I 4/40
ESL 11 Beginning Grammar II 4/40
ESL 13 Beginning Writing I 4/40
ESL 14 Beginning Writing II 4/40
ESL 16 Beginning Reading I 4/40
ESL 17 Beginning Reading II 4/40
ESL 18 Beginning Oral Communication I 4/40
ESL 19 Beginning Oral Communication II 4/40
ESL 200
32 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 32 quarter units of ESL200 coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The ESL200 program must be completed within 4 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course, as a
regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special
extenuating circumstances.
ESL200 Courses
32 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
Course No. Course Title Units/Hours
ESL 20 Intermediate Grammar I 4/40
ESL 21 Intermediate Grammar II 4/40
ESL 23 Intermediate Writing I 4/40
ESL 24 Intermediate Writing II 4/40
ESL 26 Intermediate Reading I 4/40
ESL 27 Intermediate Reading II 4/40
ESL 28 Intermediate Oral Communication I 4/40
ESL 29 Intermediate Oral Communication II 4/40
ESL 300
24 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 24 quarter units of ESL300 coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The ESL300 program must be completed within 3 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course, as a
regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special
extenuating circumstances.
ESL300 Courses
24 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
Course No. Course Title Units/Hours
ESL 30 Advanced Reading and Composition I 4/40
ESL 31 Advanced Reading and Composition II 4/40
ESL 32 Advanced Reading and Composition III 4/40
ESL 33 Advanced Reading and Composition IV 4/40
ESL 34 Advanced Oral Communication I 4/40
ESL 35 Advanced Oral Communication II 4/40
TOEFL Preparation
16 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 16 quarter units of TOEFL Preparation coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The TOEFL program must be completed within 2 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course, as a
regular student. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special extenuating circumstances.
TOEFL Preparation Courses
16 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
Course No. Course Title Units/Hours
TFL 81 Listening Practice 4/40
TFL 82 Topics in TOEFL and Reading Strategies 4/40
TFL 84 Writing for the TOEFL test 4/40
TFL 85 Grammar Review and Practice 4/40
Business English
36 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
Successfully complete 36 quarter units of Business English coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The Business English program must be completed within 4 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course,
as a regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special
extenuating circumstances.
Business English Courses
36 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
Course No. Course Title Units/Hours
BE91 Business Vocabulary and Idioms 4/40
BE92 Business Communications 4/40
BE93 Principles of Economics 4/40
BE94 Marketing 4/40
BE95 Case Analysis 4/40
BE96 Financial and Managerial Accounting Principles 4/40
BE97 Principles of Management 4/40
BE98 Business Planning and Implementation 4/40
BE99 GMAT Preparation 4/40
Instructors:
Dave Britton, TESOL Certified, B.A. in Linguistics, University of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
Sean McHenry, TESOL Certified, B.A. in English, University of Southern California
Sam P. Auditor, TESOL Certified, B.A. in English, University of Los Angeles, California
Eric Parker, TESOL Certified, B.A. in English, a former police officer, California State University, Long Beach, California
Introduction
ACFS’s School of Languages expands the educational efforts of the university and
equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ideas for living and working successfully
in an international world of rapid social and technical change.
The School of Languages seeks to develop individuals through the promotion of
learning by students and by faculty. The transmission of knowledge is central to
preparing students with the attitudes, skills, and habits of lifelong learning and
leadership skills, enabling them to be a useful member of the global society.
The School of Languages intends to judge itself by the most demanding standards to
attract people of great ability from all backgrounds and provide the infrastructure to
support teaching, scholarship, and service for present and future generations.
ESL Certificate Programs
Overview
ACFS ESL certificate programs range from the 100 through 300 levels. These ESL programs are components of the School of Languages and are
designed to provide for the academic needs of the ESL students. The ACFS ESL programs lay a foundation for later study and helps prepare
students to enter and succeed in their various fields of study. Classes focus on the academic English skills students need to be successful at the
university level. Special emphasis is given to advanced listening, speaking and reading skills, as well as, complex English grammatical forms and
structures, and academic composition. Students who complete the ESL 300 program or receive a qualifying score in the ESL placement
examination may enroll in the ACFS TOEFL preparation program which prepares students to take the TOEFL exam. Passing the TOEFL
examination is essential to the continued success of foreign students. This program reviews acquisition skills learned in previous ESL programs
and provides students the knowledge of what to expect when taking the examination. The ACFS TOEFL preparation program is designed to help
students effectively and successfully pass the TOEFL examination. Furthermore, students who complete the ESL 300 program or receive a
qualifying score in the ESL placement examination may opt to enroll in the ACFS Business English certificate program. This program allows
students to learn business vocabulary, composition, listening, and speaking skills. In addition to language skills, this program covers basic
business courses and GMAT preparation. This program prepares students to later enroll in other business programs since English is the universal
language in the business world, the Business English program also helps build student confidence in their careers and gives them an advantage in
the global job market.
ESL 100
32 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 32 quarter units of ESL100 coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The ESL100 program must be completed within 4 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course, as a
regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special
extenuating circumstances.
ESL 100 Courses
32 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
Course No. Course Title Units/Hours
ESL 10 Beginning Grammar I 4/40
ESL 11 Beginning Grammar II 4/40
ESL 13 Beginning Writing I 4/40
ESL 14 Beginning Writing II 4/40
ESL 16 Beginning Reading I 4/40
ESL 17 Beginning Reading II 4/40
ESL 18 Beginning Oral Communication I 4/40
ESL 19 Beginning Oral Communication II 4/40
ESL 200
32 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 32 quarter units of ESL200 coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The ESL200 program must be completed within 4 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course, as a
regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special
extenuating circumstances.
ESL200 Courses
32 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
Course No. Course Title Units/Hours
ESL 20 Intermediate Grammar I 4/40
ESL 21 Intermediate Grammar II 4/40
ESL 23 Intermediate Writing I 4/40
ESL 24 Intermediate Writing II 4/40
ESL 26 Intermediate Reading I 4/40
ESL 27 Intermediate Reading II 4/40
ESL 28 Intermediate Oral Communication I 4/40
ESL 29 Intermediate Oral Communication II 4/40
ESL 300
24 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 24 quarter units of ESL300 coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The ESL300 program must be completed within 3 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course, as a
regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special
extenuating circumstances.
ESL300 Courses
24 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
Course No. Course Title Units/Hours
ESL 30 Advanced Reading and Composition I 4/40
ESL 31 Advanced Reading and Composition II 4/40
ESL 32 Advanced Reading and Composition III 4/40
ESL 33 Advanced Reading and Composition IV 4/40
ESL 34 Advanced Oral Communication I 4/40
ESL 35 Advanced Oral Communication II 4/40
TOEFL Preparation
16 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 16 quarter units of TOEFL Preparation coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The TOEFL program must be completed within 2 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course, as a
regular student. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special extenuating circumstances.
TOEFL Preparation Courses
16 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
Course No. Course Title Units/Hours
TFL 81 Listening Practice 4/40
TFL 82 Topics in TOEFL and Reading Strategies 4/40
TFL 84 Writing for the TOEFL test 4/40
TFL 85 Grammar Review and Practice 4/40
Business English
36 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
Successfully complete 36 quarter units of Business English coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The Business English program must be completed within 4 consecutive academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first course,
as a regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special
extenuating circumstances.
Business English Courses
36 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
Course No. Course Title Units/Hours
BE91 Business Vocabulary and Idioms 4/40
BE92 Business Communications 4/40
BE93 Principles of Economics 4/40
BE94 Marketing 4/40
BE95 Case Analysis 4/40
BE96 Financial and Managerial Accounting Principles 4/40
BE97 Principles of Management 4/40
BE98 Business Planning and Implementation 4/40
BE99 GMAT Preparation 4/40
Instructors:
Dave Britton, TESOL Certified, B.A. in Linguistics, University of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
Sean McHenry, TESOL Certified, B.A. in English, University of Southern California
Sam P. Auditor, TESOL Certified, B.A. in English, University of Los Angeles, California
Eric Parker, TESOL Certified, B.A. in English, a former police officer, California State University, Long Beach, California
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