ESL Class Schedule

In-Person - Class meets in person once or twice a week. 
Scheduled Zoom - Class meets on Zoom 
Flexible Online - Class is entirely on Canvas. Do course work whenever you have time. No Zoom meetings.

Community English Pre-Beginning A/B
This class teaches life skills and focuses on listening and speaking skills. Some reading, writing, and grammar skills will also be taught. This is a practical class for people who speak no English. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Mon, Wed 9:35 a.m.–12 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (B) (In–Person) 
Mon, Wed 7:15–9:15 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (B) (Scheduled Zoom) 
Tue, Thu 7–9:30 p.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (A/B) (In–Person) 

Life Skills English Pre–Beginning A/B
This is a class for students who speak no English. Learn basic words and grammar to help adapt to life in the U.S. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Sat 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan 30–May 1 (A/B) (In–Person) 

Reading and Writing Pre–Beginning B
This class is for students who speak some English but do not read or write. Students with limited education in their first language or who come from a language system with a different alphabet would benefit from this class. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Mon, Wed 7–9:30 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)

In-Person - Class meets in person once or twice a week. 
Scheduled Zoom - Class meets on Zoom 
Flexible Online - Class is entirely on Canvas. Do course work whenever you have time. No Zoom meetings.

Community English 1A
Learn everyday, practical English and develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Mon, Wed 9:35 a.m.–12 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person) 
Mon, Wed 7:15–9:15 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (Scheduled Zoom) 
Tue, Thu 7–9:30 p.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person) 

Life Skills English 1B
Improve the English skills needed for everyday life and work in this course for beginning students. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Sat 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan 30–May 1 (In–Person) 
 
Intensive English 1B
Work on all English skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar in one class. The curriculum is academic and challenging yet practical. $320.
Mon, Wed 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)
 
Interactive Speaking 1B
Get started talking and using correct spoken English in everyday conversations! Increase vocabulary and improve pronunciation through active practice and lots of feedback. $320.
Tue, Thu 12:30–2:45 p.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)
 
Speaking for Success 1B
Improve your speaking in a fun, active environment. Build confidence and fluency by practicing speaking with clear pronunciation, different grammar structures, and vocabulary words. This is an interactive class with group work and feedback from your teacher. $320.
Mon, Wed 7–9 p.m. Feb 1–Apr 28 (In–Person)
 
Pronunciation Improvement 1
Practice English pronunciation in this fun class! Use poems, dialogues, videos, and games to learn pronunciation rules. You will record yourself during class and for homework; your teacher will give you feedback and suggestions to help improve your pronunciation. $320.
Tue, Thu 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)
 
Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension 1B
Read interesting short stories and books to improve reading, speaking, and writing skills. Also learn many new vocabulary words. Activities include spelling, oral reading practice, and discussion. $320.
Mon, Wed 12:30–2:45 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)
 
Reading and Writing 1B
This is for students who already know the alphabet and sounds in English but need practice with spelling, reading, grammar, and basic writing of short phrases and sentences. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Mon, Wed 12:30–2:50 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)
Mon, Wed 7–9:30 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person) 
Sat 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan 30–May 1 (In–Person)

Reading and Writing Foundations A
This class is for students who speak some English and want to improve their reading and writing skills. Students will learn how to connect the English they speak with the English they read and write. This class is for students who are already taking a Basic ESL class. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Mon, Wed 12:30–1:30 p.m. Feb 8–Apr 28 (In–Person)
Tue, Thu 5:45–6:45 p.m. Feb 9–Apr 29 (In–Person) 

Interactive Grammar 1B
Learn grammar rules and get lots of practice using them while talking and writing in this class. $320.
Tue, Thu 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)
 
Writing and Grammar 1B
Learn sentence writing, short paragraph writing, new vocabulary, grammar, and spelling in one class. Perfect for beginning students who want to start developing college writing skills. $320.
Mon, Wed 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)

There are more Level 1 classes in the English for Work section.

In-Person - Class meets in person once or twice a week. 
Scheduled Zoom - Class meets on Zoom 
Flexible Online - Class is entirely on Canvas. Do course work whenever you have time. No Zoom meetings.

Community English 2A
This practical class teaches community and workplace English. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills will be taught. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Mon, Wed 9:35 a.m.–12 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person) 
Mon, Wed 7:15–9:15 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (Scheduled Zoom) 
Tue, Thu 7–9:30 p.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person) 

Life Skills English 2B
Improve the English skills needed for everyday life and work in this class for upper-level beginning students. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Sat 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan 30–May 1 (In–Person) 
 
Intensive English 2B
Improve all English skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar in one class. The curriculum is academic and challenging yet very practical. $320.
Mon, Wed 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)

Interactive Speaking 2B
Get started talking and using correct spoken English in everyday conversations! Increase vocabulary and improve pronunciation through active practice and lots of feedback. $320.
Tue, Thu 12:30–2:45 p.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)
 
Speaking for Success 2B
Improve your speaking in a fun, active environment. Build confidence and fluency by practicing speaking with clear pronunciation, grammar structures, and vocabulary words. This is an interactive class with group work and feedback from your teacher. $320.
Mon, Wed 7–9 p.m. Feb 1–Apr 28 (In–Person)

Pronunciation Improvement 2
Practice English pronunciation in this fun class! Use poems, dialogues, videos, and games to learn pronunciation rules. You will record yourself during class and for homework; your teacher will give you feedback and suggestions to help improve your pronunciation. $320.
Tue, Thu 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)
 
Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension 2B
Read interesting short stories and short books to improve reading, speaking, and writing skills while learning new vocabulary! Activities will include lots of oral reading practice and discussion. $320.
Mon, Wed 12:30–2:45 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)
 
Reading and Writing 2B 
Improve reading and writing skills for everyday life. Learn how to read unfamiliar words and improve reading comprehension. Practice writing good sentences and short paragraphs for notes, letters, and emails. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Mon, Wed 12:30–2:50 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)
Mon, Wed 7–9:30 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person) 
Sat 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan 30–May 1 (In–Person)

Interactive Grammar 2B
Learn grammar rules and get lots of practice using them while talking and writing in this class. $320.
Tue, Thu 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)

Writing and Grammar 2B
Learn sentence writing, short paragraph writing, new vocabulary, grammar, and spelling in one class. Perfect for beginning students who want to start developing college writing skills. $320.
Mon, Wed 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)

There are more Level 2 classes in the English for Work and Flexible Online sections.

In-Person - Class meets in person once or twice a week. 
Scheduled Zoom - Class meets on Zoom 
Flexible Online - Class is entirely on Canvas. Do course work whenever you have time. No Zoom meetings.

Community English 3A
This practical class helps you prepare for career success while learning listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Mon, Wed 9:35 a.m.–12 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person) 
Mon, Wed 7:15–9:15 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (Scheduled Zoom) 
Tue, Thu 7–9:30 p.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person) 

Intensive English 3B
Improve listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar in one class. The curriculum is academic, challenging, and practical; it’s perfect for students who want to study at the college level. $320.
Mon, Wed 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)

English 3B 
Improve all your English skills in one intensive class: listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and grammar. This class is academic and challenging yet very practical. This class is perfect if you are preparing for college or need better English skills for your job. $255.
Sat 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Jan 30–May 1 (In–Person)

Interactive Speaking 3B
This fast-moving class will get you talking with lots of conversation, pronunciation practice, and new vocabulary. Learn through repetition, dialogues, and discussion. Individualized feedback from audio- and video-recording included. $320.
Tue, Thu 12:30–2:45 p.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)

Speaking for Success 3B
Improve your speaking in a fun, interactive environment. Build confidence and fluency by practicing speaking with clear pronunciation, grammar structures, and vocabulary words. $320.
Mon, Wed 7–9 p.m. Feb 1–Apr 28 (In–Person)

Pronunciation Improvement 3
Improve English pronunciation skills in this popular course. Focus on stress, intonation, and vowel/consonant sounds. Record yourself and get helpful feedback from your teacher. $320.
Tue, Thu 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)
 
Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension 3B
Read interesting short stories and books to improve reading, speaking, and writing skills while learning new vocabulary! Activities will include lots of discussion and interaction. $320.
Mon, Wed 12:30–2:45 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)

Interactive Grammar 3B
Learn grammar rules and practice them in speaking and writing in this course. This is not just a class for memorizing rules! Excellent practice to improve the grammar you use every day. $320.
Tue, Thu 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)

Writing and Grammar 3B 
Develop sentence and paragraph writing skills in this intensive class. Also learn about specific ESL problems with vocabulary, spelling, and grammar, and discover how to avoid and correct these errors. $320.
Mon, Wed 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)
 
Reading and Writing 3B 
Improve reading and writing skills for everyday life. Learn how to read practical, informational, and literary texts. Develop your vocabulary and grammar while learning and using the writing process. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Mon, Wed 7–9:30 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person) 
Sat 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan 30–May 1 (In–Person)

English for Citizenship
This course is a quick, easy introduction to U.S. government and history for intermediate students. Learn English and about the U.S. government while preparing for the U.S. Citizenship Exam. $75.
Sat 9–11 a.m. Feb 6–Apr 17 (Scheduled Zoom)

There are more Level 3 classes in the English for Work and Flexible Online sections.

In-Person - Class meets in person once or twice a week. 
Scheduled Zoom - Class meets on Zoom 
Flexible Online - Class is entirely on Canvas. Do course work whenever you have time. No Zoom meetings.

Intensive English 4B
Improve listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar in one class. The curriculum is academic, challenging, and practical. This class is perfect for students who want to study at college level. $320.
Mon, Wed 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)

English 4B 
Improve your English skills in one intensive class: listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and grammar. The curriculum in all the classes is academic and challenging yet very practical. This class is perfect if you are preparing for college study or need better English skills for your job or personal use. $255.
Sat 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Jan 30–May 1 (In–Person)

Interactive Speaking 4B
Speak more like a native speaker! Develop confidence while speaking in an active, fun environment. Expand vocabulary and improve pronunciation skills. Practice what you learn in dialogues, role-plays, and discussions! Individualized feedback from audio- and video-recording included. $320.
Tue, Thu 12:30–2:45 p.m. Jan 26–Apr 28 (In–Person)

Speaking for Success 4B
Improve your speaking in a fun, active environment. Build confidence and fluency by practicing speaking with clear pronunciation, grammar structures, and vocabulary words. This is an interactive class with group work and feedback from your teacher. $320.
Mon, Wed 7–9 p.m. Feb 1–Apr 28 (In–Person)

Pronunciation Improvement 4
Practice stress, intonation, and the sounds of American English in this popular course. Also learn how to pronounce and spell new words. Record yourself and get helpful feedback from your teacher. Have fun while you improve your pronunciation! $320.
Tue, Thu 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)

Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension 4B
Read interesting short stories and books to improve reading, speaking, and writing skills while learning new vocabulary! Activities will include lots of discussion and interaction. Increase your reading speed and improve comprehension. $320.
Mon, Wed 12:30–2:45 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)

Interactive Grammar 4B
Learn the grammar rules appropriate for this level and practice them in writing and speaking! $320.
Tue, Thu 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)

Writing and Grammar 4B
Improve academic writing skills! This upper-intermediate level class focuses on paragraph-level writing tasks. Through writing, address ESL problems with vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. Prepare for college classes or the TOEFL. Basic computer typing skills required. $320.
Mon, Wed 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)v

There are more Level 4 classes in the English for Work, Skilled Immigrant, Professional English, and Flexible Online sections.

In-Person - Class meets in person once or twice a week. 
Scheduled Zoom - Class meets on Zoom 
Flexible Online - Class is entirely on Canvas. Do course work whenever you have time. No Zoom meetings.

Intensive English 5A
Improve listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar in one class. The curriculum is academic, challenging, and practical. This class is perfect for students who want to study at college level. $320.
Mon, Wed 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)

Interactive Speaking 5B
Speak more like a native speaker! Develop confidence while practicing speaking in an active, fun environment. Expand vocabulary and improve pronunciation skills. Practice what you learn in dialogues, role—plays, and discussions! Individualized feedback from audio- and video-recording included. $320.
Tue, Thu 12:30–2:45 p.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)

Speaking for Success 5B
Improve your speaking in a fun, active environment. Build confidence and fluency by practicing speaking with clear pronunciation, grammar structures, and vocabulary words. This is an interactive class with group work and feedback from your teacher. $320. 
Mon, Wed 7–9 p.m. Feb 1–Apr 28 (In–Person)

Pronunciation Improvement 5
Increase your confidence by learning rules for better pronunciation and sound more like a native speaker! Practice in class with dialogues, short plays, and brief presentations. Record yourself and get helpful feedback from your teacher. $320.
Tue, Thu 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)
 
Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension 5B
Read articles and books to improve reading, speaking, writing and vocabulary skills! Activities include discussion and interaction. This academic class will increase reading speed and comprehension. This class is perfect for students who want to study at college level. $320.
Mon, Wed 12:30–2:45 p.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)

Interactive Grammar 5B
Learn the grammar rules appropriate for this level and practice them in writing and speaking! $320.
Tue, Thu 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 26–Apr 29 (In–Person)

Writing and Grammar 5B
This class will help you develop your academic writing skills. Focus on organizing, editing, and developing well—written essays. You will also improve your grammar, vocabulary, and spelling skills. This class is perfect for students planning to attend a college, university, or take the TOEFL. $320.
Mon, Wed 9:35–11:50 a.m. Jan 25–Apr 28 (In–Person)

There are more Level 5 & 6 classes in the Skilled Immigrant, Professional English, and Flexible Online sections.

In-Person - Class meets in person once or twice a week. 
Scheduled Zoom - Class meets on Zoom 
Flexible Online - Class is entirely on Canvas. Do course work whenever you have time. No Zoom meetings.

Develop your English, learn vocabulary and workplace skills and receive training for a specific career. For more information, visit HowardCC.edu/EnglishForWork or email EnglishForCareers@HowardCC.edu. Some courses require an application: https://bit.ly/EnglishForWorkApplications.

Learn to Use the Computer (Level 1–3) *Must be enrolled in another Basic ESL class*
Improve your computer abilities while learning English. You will learn the basics of using a computer, from the parts of the computer to going online and creating accounts. If you don’t feel comfortable using a keyboard and mouse, this may be the course for you. $75.
Mon, Wed 5:45–6:45 p.m. Feb 15–Apr 28 (In–Person)

English for Dental Assisting (Level 3+) *Application Required*
Improve your English while preparing to become a dental assistant. In this class, you will learn the vocabulary and English skills needed to be successful in dental assisting classes. This course is designed to support students taking Introduction to Dental Assisting and Radiology, which has additional costs associated with it. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Sat 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mar 6–Jun 12 (In–Person)

English for CNA (Level 3+) *Application Required*
Improve your English while preparing to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). In this class, you will learn the vocabulary and English skills needed to be successful as a CNA. This course is designed to support students taking CNA training courses at HCC, which have additional costs. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Mon, Wed 5:30–8:30 p.m. Mar 29–May 19 (In–Person)

In-Person - Class meets in person once or twice a week. 
Scheduled Zoom - Class meets on Zoom 
Flexible Online - Class is entirely on Canvas. Do course work whenever you have time. No Zoom meetings.

Use your international education and professional experience to restart your career here in the United States. For more information, visit HowardCC.edu/SkilledImmigrant.

Advanced American Job Search (Level 4+)
Set career goals, learn about career resources, and hear from interesting guest speakers from banking, education, healthcare, and technology industries. Resume preparation and practice interviews will be covered. Upon completion, you may be eligible to enroll in Career Connections for International Professionals (CCIP). Free Tuition; $40 material fees.
Tue, Thu 7–8:45 p.m. Feb 2–25 (Scheduled Zoom)

Career Connections for International Professionals (Level 4+) **Application Required**
This course will provide career-focused instruction and skill development for skilled immigrants seeking professional employment. Topics include targeted resume writing, researching employers and applying for jobs, interviewing successfully, building a professional network, and designing an action plan for your career. Students must complete a written application and an oral interview. Prerequisite: Advanced American Job Search. Free Tuition; $60 material fees.
Tue, Thu 7–8:30 p.m. Mar 2–Apr 15 (Scheduled Zoom)

In-Person - Class meets in person once or twice a week. 
Scheduled Zoom - Class meets on Zoom 
Flexible Online - Class is entirely on Canvas. Do course work whenever you have time. No Zoom meetings.

Earn a noncredit Professional English certificate by completing at least three professional English classes within 18 months. Build your written and oral communication competencies while gaining valuable knowledge and skills to succeed in the workplace. For more information, visit HowardCC.edu/ProfessionalEnglish.

Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation (Level 4+) *Professional English Certificate* 
Learn the most important parts of English pronunciation. Complete activities and submit videos to get feedback from your teacher about your specific English pronunciation. This is a 6–week online course. Register by March 12 and complete course by May 1. Digital badge eligible(DB). $300. 
Jan 25–May 1 (Flexible Online) 

Advanced Pronunciation Training (Level 5+) *Professional English Certificate* 
Reduce your foreign accent and learn to pronounce English in a way that will make others understand you better! On two class days, work individually with a trained tutor to address your specific pronunciation needs. This is a perfect class for students wishing to improve speaking for business or academic purposes. Digital badge eligible(DB). $360.
Mon, Wed 7–9 p.m. Feb 1–Apr 28 (In–Person)

Business Idioms (Level 5+) *Professional English Certificate* 
“Roll up your sleeves” and learn how to use the most common idioms used in business and respond confidently when you hear or see them. Practice the idioms by listening, speaking, reading, and writing with feedback from your teacher. This is a 7–week online course. Register by March 12 and complete course by May 1. Digital badge eligible(DB). $300. 
Jan 25–May 1 (Flexible Online) 

English for Professional Leadership (Level 5+) *Professional English Certificate* 
This course is designed for advanced students who wish to develop language skills in the area of business leadership. The course focuses on current management topics including leadership styles, motivation, recruiting, marketing, use of teams, strategy, dealing with change, managing across cultures, downsizing, finances, risk management, and decision making. A key component of the course is exposure to contemporary management vocabulary. Digital badge eligible(DB). $330. 
Tue, Thu 7–9 p.m. Feb 2–Apr 29 (In-Person)

These courses are entirely online and do not have Zoom meetings. You can study on your own time and at your own pace. New students will receive an email with instructions to create an HCC Canvas account after registering. After you log into Canvas, your instructor will contact you with instructions on how to begin. Register by March 12 and complete course by May 1. To register, visit HowardCC.edu/ELC/Registration.

Grammar Skills Classes
Learn important grammar topics and practice using them in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Do activities, submit recordings and writings, and get feedback from your teacher. Content and complexity increase with each level. This is a 6-week online course. $250.
Jan 25–May 1 (Flexible Online)
•   Intro to Fundamental Grammar Skills (Level 2)
•   Fundamental Grammar Skills (Level 3)
•   Intermediate Grammar Skills (Level 4)
•   Intro to Advanced Grammar Skills (Level 5)
•   Advanced Grammar Skills (Level 6)

Fundamental Vocabulary and Spelling Skills (Level 3)
Expand your vocabulary and improve your spelling! Learn some of the 3000 most important words in English and many useful spelling rules. This is a 6–week online course. $250.
Jan 25–May 1 (Flexible Online)

Intro to Advanced Vocabulary and Spelling Skills (Level 5)
Can you easily and accurately use words from the Academic Word List (AWL)in your writing and speaking? In this class, students will briefly review the spelling rules associated with difficult phonemes in AWL words, before moving on to learning about how syllables affect how we spell and say academic vocabulary, spelling suffixes correctly to expand personal word banks and improving listening comprehension and pronunciation. This is a 6–week online course. $250.
Jan 25–May 1 (Flexible Online)

Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation (Level 4+) *Professional English Certificate* 
Learn the most important parts of English pronunciation. Complete activities and submit videos to get feedback from your teacher about your specific English pronunciation. This is a 6–week online course. Digital badge eligible(DB). $300. 
Jan 25–May 1 (Flexible Online) 

Business Idioms (Level 5+) *Professional English Certificate* 
“Roll up your sleeves” and learn how to use the most common idioms used in business and respond confidently when you hear or see them. Practice the idioms by listening, speaking, reading, and writing with feedback from your teacher. This is a 7–week online course. Digital badge eligible(DB). $300. 
Jan 25–May 1 (Flexible Online) 

ESL Tutor Certification (Level 6)
Learn about the challenges faced by adult English Language Learners (ELLs) and master strategies for making one-to-one instruction positive and effective. This training is ideal for tutors who want to work with adult ELLs in the US or abroad. Tutors will complete 6–hour interactive online instruction followed by a 3–hour practicum with feedback. $310.
Jan 25–May 1 (Flexible Online)

The Health Care Interpreting Program is comprised of three courses that need to be taken sequentially to earn a certificate of training. You must have a high level of proficiency in English and at least one other language to be able to participate in this class.

In the first course, Orientation to Health Care Interpreting Training, students receive an overview of the program’s components and requirements. The course also introduces the standards of practice, roles, and responsibilities of health care interpreters. To advance to the second course in the series, students must demonstrate proficiency in both languages by successfully passing language assessments.

In the second course, Interpreting in Health Care, students develop the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed for effective interpretation in health care settings. The course covers common medical conditions, treatments, and procedures, while also emphasizing the importance of bridging linguistic and cultural gaps between patients and providers. Students participate in structured classroom practice with language partners who share the same target language. Digital badge eligible (DB).

In the third course, Field Experience in Health Care Interpreting, students arrange their own volunteer opportunities within the community to practice their interpreting skills in real-world settings. Through these experiences, they reflect on, analyze, and evaluate their performance to strengthen their professional development. Digital badge eligible (DB). Digital badge eligible (DB).

Orientation to Health Care Interpreting
Sep 1–Jan 14
YE–800–3184 (4350), $140 
(Flexible Online) 

Interpreting in Health Care
Sat, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Feb 6–May 8 
YE–801–3263 (4575), $995 
(In–Person Hybrid)

Field Experience in Health Care Interpreting
Thu 7–8 p.m. Fall 2027: Jul 8, Jul 29, Aug 26, Sep 30, Oct 28, and Nov 18.
YE–802–3264 (4576), $155 

(Dates and times for additional sessions will vary) 

For more information, visit HowardCC.edu/HCIT or email HCIT@HowardCC.edu.