ESL Courses

The ESL program offers non-credit English language development courses as well as credit bearing courses designed for international students attending Herkimer County Community College.  Non-credit courses do not count toward receiving a degree but they may help a student prepare for the credit bearing courses that require facility in American English.  The language courses are designed for students who have studied English but need further practice in order to enter degree programs at HCCC.  These courses can also help students prepare to transfer to other colleges. 

The Language courses include the following:

• Three levels of Writing
• Three levels of Grammar
• Three levels of Reading
• Three levels of Speaking and Listening
• An Introduction to American Pronunciation

There are two credit bearing courses.  These are courses that can count toward HCCC degrees.

International Student Issues satisfies the college’s requirement for a Freshman Seminar course.

Introduction to U.S. Culture provides a formal view of American life in the New York region.

For questions or further information, please contact the Office of International Programs: international@herkimer.edu