English as a Second Language for Academics (ESLA)

NON DEGREE, 15-27 Credits

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Riverland’s ESLA program helps international and immigrant students build English skills for college and careers. Small classes, advanced co-enrollment, and up to 16 transferable credits support student success in academic and professional settings.

Location: Austin
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Course Plan: Flexible course plan based upon placement results.
Faculty:
Marie Lechelt | 507-433-0379 | Marie.Lechelt@riverland.edu
Melissa Siebke | 507-431-2218 | Melissa.Siebke@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.

Required Core Intermediate ESLA Courses
Course Title Credits
ESLA0930 Intermediate Writing and Grammar 5 CR
ESLA1030 Intermediate Reading and Vocabulary 4 CR
ESLA1130 Intermediate Listening and Speaking 3 CR
Recommended Elective Options
Course Description Credits
BIOL1070 Human Nutrition (Goal 2 & 3) 3 CR
BIOL2021 Anatomy and Physiology I (Goal 2 & 3) 4 CR
BIOL2022 Anatomy and Physiology II (Goal 2 & 3) 4 CR
BIOL2040 General Microbiology (Goal 2 & 3) 4 CR
BIOL2050 Pathophysiology 3 CR
CCLS1000 First Year Experience 1 CR
CHEM1121 General, Organic, and Biochemistry (Goal 3 & 10) 3 CR
ENGL1101 Composition I (Goal 1 & 2) 3 CR
GSCM1510 Workplace Human Relations 2 CR
PHIL1130 Ethics (Goal 6 & 9) 3 CR
PHIL1140 Health Care/Medical Ethics (Goal 6 & 9) 3 CR
PSYC1105 General Psychology (Goal 5 & 7) 4 CR
PSYC1240 Developmental Psychology (Goal 5 & 9) 3 CR
SPCH1200 Interpersonal Communication (Goals 1 & 7) 3 CR
SPCH1310 Communication in a Diverse World (Goals 1 & 7) 3 CR
HLTH1130 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid 1 CR
Paired Higher-Level College Courses
Course Title Credits
ENGL0960 College Prep English Level II 3 CR
SPCH1310 Communication in a Diverse World (Goals 1 & 7) 3 CR
CCLS1000 First Year Experience 1 CR
Language Lab
Course Title Credits
A 2-hour weekly learning lab is required in both levels. The day and times will be determined at the start of each semester.


For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the English as a Second Language for Academics (ESLA) program page at riverland.edu.