FREE CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CLASSES
- 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
**CLASSES NOT OFFERED IN SPRING 2024. CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN IN SUMMER.**
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
ELL A020N - Citizenship 1
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.
ELL A021N - Citizenship 2
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 essential elements of U.S. history, geography, government, and culture. Special attention will be given to speaking and listening skills necessary for 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.
View the full class schedule.
PRACTICE CITIZENSHIP INTERVIEW TEST
Students currently enrolled in an English Language Learning class can practice for their Citizenship Interview Test with USCIS by scheduling a 1:1 appointment with one of our certified test proctors. Please contact the Adult Education Office to schedule an appointment.
FREE LEGAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
Orange Coast College 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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