ABOUT THE PROGRAM
- Practice and improve listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills
- Learn about United States history, geography, and government
- Review naturalization process and civic rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens
- Prepare for written and oral citizenship tests
SUMMER 2026 SCHEDULE
| CRN | COURSE ID | COURSE NAME | DATES | DAY(S) | TIME | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR |
| 12222 | ELL A020N | ELL for US Citizenship 1 | June 8 - July 31 | Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Live Online | Sean Click |
FALL 2026 SCHEDULE
| CRN | COURSE ID | COURSE NAME | DATES | DAY(S) | TIME | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR |
| 23277 | ELL A020N | ELL for US Citizenship | September 8 - October 1 | Tuesday & Thursday | 6:00 pm - 8:05 pm | Live Online | Linda Salim |
| 25547 | ELL A020N | ELL for US Citizenship | October 20 - November 12 | Tuesday & Thursday | 6:00 pm - 8:05 pm | Live Online | Linda Salim |
| 25878 | ELL A028N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 1 | August 24 - December 12 | Monday & Wednesday | 12:45 pm - 1:50 pm | LLSS 101 | Marely Cervantes |
| 25879 | ELL A028N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 1 | October 19 - December 12 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:10 pm | LLSS 101 | Jade Nguyen |
| 23865 | ELL A048N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 2 | August 24 - December 12 | Monday & Wednesday | 12:45 pm - 1:50 pm | C&L 116 | Sean Click |
| 24045 | ELL A048N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 2 | August 25 - November 12 | Tuesday & Thursday | 9:30 am - 10:45 am | Live Online | Linda Salim |
| 23281 | ELL A048N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 2 | October 19 - December 12 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:10 pm | LLSS 219 | Tatiana Houser |
| 25554 | ELL A049N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 3 | August 24 - December 12 | Monday & Wednesday | 12:45 pm - 1:50 pm | LLSS 327 | Sean Cook |
| 25553 | ELL A049N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 3 | August 24 - November 11 | Monday & Wednesday | 9:35 am - 10:55 am | Live Online | Jee-Eun Oh |
| 25555 | ELL A049N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 3 | October 19 - December 12 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:10 pm | LLSS 327 | Foster Van Deventer |
Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however, we encourage students to review the Online Class Schedule for the most updated information.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
ELL A020N - Citizenship
This noncredit course is one in a series of two courses designed to help beginning non-native speakers of English prepare for the U.S. citizenship test. Students will learn about important elements of U.S. history, geography, government, and culture. Special attention will be given to writing conventions and reading skills assessed in the U.S. citizenship interview.
Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. Not degree applicable. Not Transferable.
Citizenship and ELL classes are noncredit (0 units) and tuition-free.
CERTIFICATE INFORMATION & COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Students who successfully pass all classes in a program earn a Certificate of Completion. Visit the online for certificate requirements and course descriptions.
PRACTICE CITIZENSHIP INTERVIEW TEST
Students currently enrolled in an English Language Learning class may schedule a one-on-one with a certified test proctor to prepare for your USCIS Citizenship Interview Test.
FREE LEGAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
黑料社区 is now offering:
- Free Immigration Legal Consultations to students and staff
- Free DACA Clinics with CHIRLA every week
- Referrals for help paying for DACA applications
For more information, please visit the DACA website, call the Student Equity Office at (714) 432-6847 or email studentequity@occ.cccd.edu.
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