# Barstow Community College — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-21T15:51:04.445Z from a crawl of barstow.edu. 47 records (1 programs · 46 courses · 0 resource pages). # High Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) **Degree** This Certificate of Competency focuses on refining fundamental language and communication skills in English. Program emphasis is on independent reading, strengthening reading comprehension, analysis of main ideas and significant details, response to facts and opinions, vocabulary enrichment, writing process, paragraph development and organization, purpose, audience, and sentence types. Students also continue to build fluency in small and whole group discussions, give short informal and formal speeches, begin note taking, and refine listening comprehension This program takes a content-based ap… ## Courses - ESL 150 — 0 Unit - ESL 155 — 0 Unit - ESL 156 — 0 Unit - ESL 157 — Pronunciation of American English 54.0 - ESL 158 — 0 Unit Source: https://www.barstow.edu/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2025/2526-Catalog-20250731_2.pdf --- # AB 540 — AB 540 • Nonresident students between the ages of 19 and 23 who are seeking reclassification to resident status must submit a Request for Residency Status Change, provide documentation of financial independence, demonstrate they were not claimed as a dependent on their parents’ most recent income tax return, and present objective evidence of intent to establish California as their permanent residence. Residence of an Adult A student who is 19 years of age or older and has lived in California continuously for the past two years is presumed to have the intent to make California their permanent residen… --- # SDEV 162 — Basic Skills Instruction – Mathematics 18.0 -108.0 Total Hours Required 36.0 – 216.0 Certificate of Completion, Customer Service and Digital Literacy The Customer Service and Digital Literacy Certificate of Completion is designed to prepare students for the employment market at the entry-level in Essential Skills, Customer Service and Computer Digital Literacy in all sizes and types of organizations. The program covers developing skills essential in the workplace, gaining knowledge required to work in a customer-centered position, and learning about basic computer digital concepts. It also prepares student for a career in customer service as… --- # CBIS 101 — Digital Literacy 18.0 Total Hours Required 54.0 Certificate of Completion, Trades Technician This certificate is designed to give the Trades Technician student the fundamental technical skills and knowledge required for entry-level employment. Covered in this course are Safety, Hand and Power tools, Print Reading, Electrical Basics, HVAC/R, Welding, Pipe fitting & Plumbing systems, and Basic Construction Principles and practices. This course will be appropriate for students who wish to pursue a career in the skilled Residential, Commercial and Industry trades. The essential skills component focuses on incorporatin… --- # IMMT 100 — 0 Unit Trades Technician Course Hours: 18 hours lecture; 99 hours laboratory This noncredit course is designed to give the Trades Technician student the fundamental skills and knowledge required for entry -level employment. Covered in this course are Safety, Hand and Power tools, Print Reading, Electrical Basics, HVAC/R, Welding, Pipe fitting & Plumbing systems, and Basic Construction Principles and practices. This course will be appropriate for students who wish to pursue a career in the skilled Residential, Commercial and Industry trades. Grading: Audit, Noncredit Repeatability: Unlimited Credit:… --- # ESL 192 — Expanding Foundations in ESL 72.0 Total Hours Required 144.0 Certificate of Competency, Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) The Certificate of Competency focuses on the development of fundamental language and communication skills in English. Program emphasis is on developing reading strategies for comprehension, responding to intermediate-level readings, and sentence and paragraph development. Students build listening comprehension and conversational fluency and norms through small and whole group discussions and beginning presentations. This program takes a content-based approach to instruction, connecting skills… --- # ESL 158 — 0 Unit Fundamentals of ESL Reading and Writing Course Hours: 72 hours lecture This intermediate ESL course focuses on the development of fundamental reading and writing skills. Course emphasis is on developing reading strategies for comprehension, responding to intermediate -level readings, and sentence and paragraph development. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn and planning for success in present and future goals. This is a noncredit course mirroring ESL 108 (credit). Prerequisite:… --- # ESL 157 — Pronunciation of American English 54.0 Subtotal 54.0 Total Hours Required 216.0 Certificate of Competency, High Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) This Certificate of Competency focuses on refining fundamental language and communication skills in English. Program emphasis is on independent reading, strengthening reading comprehension, analysis of main ideas and significant details, response to facts and opinions, vocabulary enrichment, writing process, paragraph development and organization, purpose, audience, and sentence types. Students also continue to build fluency in small and whole group discussions, give short… --- # ESL 168 — 0 Unit Intermediate ESL Reading and Writing Course Hours: 72 hours lecture This high -intermediate ESL course focuses on refining fundamental reading and writing skills. Course emphasis is on independent reading, strengthening reading comprehension, analysis of main ideas and significant details, response to facts and opinions, vocabulary enrichment, writing process, paragraph development and organization, purpose, audience, and sentence types. This course takes a content-based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn and pl… --- # CUST 100 — 0 Unit Essential Skills Course Hours: 18 hours lecture This noncredit course is designed to develop or enhance skills essential for excellence in the workplace. Participants will engage in interactive, skill -building activities and discussions that include, but is not limited to, collaboration with others, effective oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and effective interaction in peer and supervisor interactions in the work environment. Additional emphasis will be on improving ethical behavior and cultivating a strong work ethic. Grading: Audit, Noncredit Repeatabili… --- # CUST 110 — CUST 110 or family -owned businesses. The course focuses on key concepts, strategies, and techniques for delivering excellent customer service. Students will also develop essential skills, including communication, relationship building, critical thinking, understanding diversity, teamwork, and flexibility. Grading: Audit, Noncredit Repeatability: Unlimited Credit: Noncredit C-ID: None CSU: Not Transferable UC: Not Transferable Modality: Web Conferencing (F2F/Synch), Traditional (Fully In-Person), Online - Asynchronous, Interactive Video/Audio Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Diesel Technology DESL 63 4 U… --- # ENGL 194 — 0 Unit Course Hours: 18-54 hours lecture Course is noncredit for those who completed the assessment test and who scored at transfer level but for some reason may not have full skills to adapt to college English instruction. Students will be refreshed on necessary writing and reading processes. Aimed at students who would like to prepare for ENGL 1A and/or who have not been in English or school recently and would like a brief refresher and introduction to college presentation of English. Grading: Audit, Noncredit Repeatability: Unlimited Credit: Support course - Noncredit C-ID: None CSU: Not Transfer… --- # ESL 100 — 2 Unit Fundamentals of ESL Grammar Course Hours: 36 hours lecture This intermediate credit ESL course focuses on the development of fundamental grammar skills in context. Course emphasis is on word forms and common constructions of phrases, building to types of clauses. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn as students plan for success in present and future goals. Prerequisite: ESL 192. Grading: Audit, Normal, Pass/No Pass Repeatability: Course not repeatable Credit: Not Degree Applicabl… --- # ESL 105 — 3 Unit ESL: The Language of Math Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This intermediate credit ESL course focuses on the development of the language of math in context. Course emphasis is on math -specific vocabulary development, fundamentals of mathematical directions, and comprehension and resolution of word problems. This course takes a content-based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on problem solving in arithmetic and business math, as well as building a fundamental knowledge of algebra, statistics, and accounting. Recommended Preparation: ESL 192. Grading: Audi… --- # ESL 106 — 3 Unit Fundamentals of ESL Oral Communication Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This intermediate credit ESL course focuses on the development of fundamental interactive, oral communication skills in context. Course emphasis is on conversational fluency and norms, small and whole group discussions, and listening comprehension. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn and planning for success in present and future goals. Recommended Preparation: ESL 192. Grading: Audit, Normal, Pass/No Pass Rep… --- # ESL 107 — 3 Unit Pronunciation of American English Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This course provides intensive instruction in the oral production of American English, designed for intermediate and advanced ESL students. Course emphasis is on speaking and pronunciation skills to improve fluency and clarity of the sounds common to standard American English. Topics include sound systems of consonants and vowels, pitch and intonation patterns, rhythm and phrasing, homophones, and sound reductions. Prerequisite: ESL 192. Prerequisites: ESL 192 --- # ESL 108 — 4 Unit Fundamentals of ESL Reading and Writing Course Hours: 72 hours lecture This intermediate ESL course focuses on the development of fundamental reading and writing skills. Course emphasis is on developing reading strategies for comprehension, responding to intermediate -level readings, and sentence and paragraph development. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn and planning for success in present and future goals. Prerequisite: ESL 192. Grading: Audit, Normal, Pass/No Pass Repeatab… --- # ESL 109 — 3 Unit American Culture and Film Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This advanced credit ESL course focuses on American English and culture throughout our history, exploring themes, trends, and events in the American cultural experience that have significantly shaped American culture and interactions of today, facilitating comprehension of context as students build language and communication strategies in their personal, social, educational, and career paths. This course is designed to prepare students for college level coursework. Recommended Preparation: ESL 116 or ESL 166. Grading: Audit, Normal, Pas… --- # ESL 110 — ESL 110 constructions of phrases, clauses, and sentence types. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn as students plan for success in present and future goals. Prerequisite: ESL 100 or ESL 150. Grading: Audit, Normal, Pass/No Pass Repeatability: Course not repeatable Credit: Not Degree Applicable C-ID: None CSU: Not Transferable UC: Not Transferable Modality: Web Conferencing (F2F/Synch), Traditional (Fully In-Person), Online - Asynchronous, Interactive Video/Audio Offered: Fall, Spring --- # ESL 116 — 3 Unit Intermediate ESL Oral Communication Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This high -intermediate credit ESL course focuses on the continued development of oral communication skills. Course emphasis is on building fluency in conversations, small and whole group discussions, short informal and formal speeches, beginning note taking, and listening comprehension. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn and planning for success in present and future goals. Recommended Preparation: ESL 106 or E… --- # ESL 118 — 4 Unit Intermediate ESL Reading and Writing Course Hours: 72 hours lecture This high -intermediate ESL course focuses on refining fundamental reading and writing skills. Course emphasis is on independent reading, strengthening reading comprehension, analysis of main ideas and significant details, response to facts and opinions, vocabulary enrichment, writing process, paragraph development and organization, purpose, audience, and sentence types. This course takes a content-based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn and pl… --- # ESL 120 — 2 Unit Advanced ESL Grammar Course Hours: 36 hours lecture This low -advanced ESL course focuses on the refinement of grammar skills in context. Course emphasis is on developing more sophisticated grammatical structures, focusing on adjective clauses, adverbial clauses, noun clauses, and passive voice. Students will also expand knowledge of error correction. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of U.S. history, religion, and/or politics in order to support students as they work toward college -level coursework. Recommen… --- # ESL 126 — 3 Unit Advanced ESL Oral Communication Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This low -advanced ESL course focuses on the development of oral communication skills in academic and professional settings. Students listen and respond to lectures, presentations, and discussions on advanced academic and professional topics. Course emphasis is on critical discussion and presentations, strengthening of comprehension and fluency, search for bias, effective note -taking strategies, and vocabulary enrichment. Students build strategies of analysis and evaluation of main ideas, details, facts, and opinions. This course… --- # ESL 166 — 0 Unit Intermediate ESL Oral Communication Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This high -intermediate ESL course focuses on the continued development of oral communication skills. Course emphasis is on building fluency in conversations, small and whole group discussions, short informal and formal speeches, beginning note taking, and listening comprehension. This course takes a content-based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn and planning for success in present and future goals. This is a noncredit course mirroring ESL 116… --- # ESL 128 — 4 Unit Advanced ESL Reading and Writing Course Hours: 72 hours lecture This advanced ESL course focuses on strengthening reading and writing skills. Course emphasis is on independent reading, strengthening comprehension, evaluation of main ideas and significant details, analysis and evaluation of facts and opinions, search for bias, vocabulary enrichment, essay development and organization, purpose, audience, and sentence types. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of U.S. history, religion, and/or politics in preparati… --- # ESL 130 — 2 Unit Bridge to Academic Success: Grammar for Editing Course Hours: 36 hours lecture This high -advanced ESL course focuses on grammar for editing in context. Course emphasis is on advanced error correction in strengthening clarity in writing and presentations. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of U.S. history, religion, and/or politics. Designed to prepare students for degree -applicable courses. Prerequisite: --- # ESL 136 — 3 Unit Bridge to Academic Oral Communication Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This high -advanced ESL course focuses on the expansion of oral communication skills in academic and professional settings. Students listen and respond to lectures, presentations, and discussions on advanced academic and professional topics. Course emphasis is on logical, argumentative presentations, identification of research as support, critical discussion, strengthening of comprehension and fluency, evaluation of presented ideas, analysis of bias, expanding effective note -taking strategies, and vocabulary enrichment. Thi… --- # ESL 138 — 4 Unit Bridge to College Reading and Writing Course Hours: 72 hours lecture This high -advanced ESL course is designed to prepare students for college -level coursework. Through the reading and analysis of academic texts, students will build their reading comprehension and fluency in English as they focus on essay structure and development. Course emphasis is on developing thesis statements, building paragraphs into essays, refining approach to the writing process, purpose, audience, and advanced sentence production. Study and research skills are also covered in this course. This course takes a cont… --- # ESL 150 — 0 Unit Fundamentals of ESL Grammar Course Hours: 36 hours lecture This intermediate ESL course focuses on the development of fundamental grammar skills in context. Course emphasis is on word forms and common constructions of phrases, building to types of clauses. This course takes a content - based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn as students plan for success in present and future goals. This is a noncredit course mirroring ESL 100 (credit). Prerequisite: --- # ESL 151 — 0 Unit U.S. Citizenship Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This intermediate noncredit ESL course focuses on the pathway to citizenship for eligible immigrants. This course develops fundamental and interactive oral communication, reading, and writing skills relating to U.S. history, civics, and the N-400. Course emphasis is on preparing students for the naturalization process, interview, and oath of allegiance. Prerequisite: ESL 192. Grading: Audit, Noncredit Repeatability: Unlimited Credit: Noncredit C-ID: None CSU: Not Transferable --- # ESL 155 — 0 Unit ESL: The Language of Math Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This intermediate noncredit ESL course focuses on the development of the language of math in context. Course emphasis is on math -specific vocabulary development, fundamentals of mathematical directions, and comprehension and resolution of word problems. This course takes a content-based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on problem solving in arithmetic and business math, as well as building a fundamental knowledge of algebra, statistics, and accounting. This course mirrors ESL 105 (credit). Prereq… --- # ESL 156 — 0 Unit Fundamentals of ESL Oral Communication Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This intermediate ESL course focuses on the development of fundamental interactive, oral communication skills in context. Course emphasis is on conversational fluency and norms, small and whole group discussions, and listening comprehension. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn and planning for success in present and future goals. This is a noncredit course mirroring ESL 106 (credit). Prerequisite: ESL 192. Gra… --- # ESL 159 — 0 Unit American Culture and Film Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This advanced ESL course focuses on American English and culture throughout our history, exploring themes, trends, and events in the American cultural experience that have significantly shaped American culture and interactions of today, facilitating comprehension of context as students build language and communication strategies in their personal, social, educational, and career paths. This course is designed to prepare students for college level coursework. This noncredit course mirrors ESL 109. Prerequisite: ESL 116 or ESL 166. Gradin… --- # ESL 160 — 0 Unit Intermediate ESL Grammar Course Hours: 36 hours lecture This high -intermediate ESL course focuses on the continued development of grammar skills in context. Course emphasis is on refinement of use of word forms and strengthening constructions of phrases, clauses, and sentence types. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn as students plan for success in present and future goals. This is a noncredit course mirroring --- # ESL 170 — 0 Unit Advanced ESL Grammar Course Hours: 36 hours lecture This low -advanced ESL course focuses on the refinement of grammar skills in context. Course emphasis is on developing more sophisticated grammatical structures, focusing on adjective clauses, adverbial clauses, noun clauses, and passive voice. Students will also expand knowledge of error correction. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of U.S. history, religion, and/or politics in order to support students as they work toward college -level coursework. This non… --- # ESL 176 — 0 Unit Advanced ESL Oral Communication Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This low -advanced ESL course focuses on the development of oral communication skills in academic and professional settings. Students listen and respond to lectures, presentations, and discussions on advanced academic and professional topics. Course emphasis is on critical discussion and presentations, strengthening of comprehension and fluency, search for bias, effective note -taking strategies, and vocabulary enrichment. Students build strategies of analysis and evaluation of main ideas, details, facts, and opinions. This course… --- # ESL 178 — 0 Unit Advanced ESL Reading and Writing Course Hours: 72 hours lecture This advanced ESL course focuses on strengthening reading and writing skills. Course emphasis is on independent reading, strengthening comprehension, evaluation of main ideas and significant details, analysis and evaluation of facts and opinions, search for bias, vocabulary enrichment, essay development and organization, purpose, audience, and sentence types. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of U.S. history, religion, and/or politics in preparati… --- # ESL 180 — 0 Unit ESL Grammar for Academic Writing and Editing Course Hours: 36 hours lecture This high -advanced ESL course focuses on grammar for editing in context. Course emphasis is on advanced error correction in strengthening clarity in writing and presentations. This course takes a content -based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of U.S. history, religion, and/or politics. Designed to prepare students for degree -applicable courses. This noncredit course mirrors ESL 130 (credit). Prerequisite: ESL 120 or ESL 170. Grading: Audit, Noncredit Repeatability:… --- # ESL 186 — 0 Unit Bridge to Academic Oral Communication Course Hours: 54 hours lecture This high -advanced ESL course focuses on the expansion of oral communication skills in academic and professional settings. Students listen and respond to lectures, presentations, and discussions on advanced academic and professional topics. Course emphasis is on logical, argumentative presentations, identification of research as support, critical discussion, strengthening of comprehension and fluency, evaluation of presented ideas, analysis of bias, expanding effective note -taking strategies, and vocabulary enrichment. Thi… --- # ESL 188 — 0 Unit Bridge to College Reading and Writing Course Hours: 72 hours lecture This high -advanced ESL course is designed to prepare students for college -level coursework. Through the reading and analysis of academic texts, students will build their reading comprehension and fluency in English as they focus on essay structure and development. Course emphasis is on developing thesis statements, building paragraphs into essays, refining approach to the writing process, purpose, audience, and advanced sentence production. Study and research skills are also covered in this course. This course takes a cont… --- # ESL 190 — 0 Unit Developing Literacy Course Hours: 72 hours lecture This is a beginning course in English as a Second Language that focuses on developing literacy. This course focuses on survival English skills through building vocabulary and developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Students are introduced to common practices in the American classroom and norms of social exchanges in the United States. This noncredit course, in conjunction with ESL 192, will prepare students for intermediate courses in ESL. Grading: Audit, Noncredit Repeatability: Unlimited Credit: Noncredit C-ID: None CSU… --- # KINA 150 — KINA 150 Modality: Web Conferencing (F2F/Synch), Traditional (Fully In-Person), Online - Asynchronous, Interactive Video/Audio Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer KINA 16A 0.5-1 Unit Beginning Volleyball Course Hours: 27-54 hours laboratory This course focus will be on the fundamentals, team play, rules and strategy, of the game of volleyball. Grading: Audit, Normal, Pass/No Pass Repeatability: Course not repeatable Credit: Degree Applicable C-ID: None CSU: Transferrable UC: Transferrable Modality: Web Conferencing (F2F/Synch), Traditional (Fully In-Person), Online - Asynchronous, Interactive Video/Audio Of… --- # MATH 193 — MATH 193 4 credits · 4 hours opportunity to review prerequisite math skills that are required for the course. In addition, students will be exposed to using different techniques in time management and study skills. Grading: Audit, Noncredit Repeatability: Unlimited Credit: Support course - Noncredit C-ID: None CSU: Not Transferable UC: Not Transferable Modality: Web Conferencing (F2F/Synch), Traditional (Fully In-Person), Online - Asynchronous, Interactive Video/Audio Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer MATH 3 4 Unit College Algebra Course Hours: 72 hours lecture The topics to be covered include review of the fundamentals of a… --- # SDEV 150 — 0 Unit Basic Study Skills Laboratory Course Hours: 54 hours laboratory This is a non -credit course in basic study skills. This course covers a variety of basic learning strategies and study skills techniques including note -taking, test -taking, memory enhancement, and time management. Individualized instruction will occur through media and readings. Grading: Noncredit --- # SDEV 151 — 0 Unit Supervised Tutoring Course Hours: 54 hours laboratory This course is designed to provide students with individual and small -group tutoring in specific subject areas to improve academic performance. Tutoring appointments will be scheduled, per the guidelines established by the specific location at which tutoring is offered, on a recurring, as - needed, and/or drop -in basis. Grading: Noncredit Repeatability: Unlimited Credit: Noncredit C-ID: None CSU: Not Transferable UC: Not Transferable Modality: Traditional (Fully In -Person), Online - Asynchronous Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer --- # SDEV 161 — 0 Unit Basic Skills Instruction - Reading/Vocabulary/Grammar Course Hours: 18-108 hours lecture This course is a refresher in the study of reading, vocabulary, and grammar skills. The reading skills include main idea, restatement, inference, and supporting details. Vocabulary skills include Latin and Greek roots and prefixes and utilizing vocabulary in context. Grammar skills will include how to identify and use effective grammar and sentence structure and how to express meaning and use effective grammar and sentence structure to express that meaning. Students must take the TABE or CASAS before enro… --- # WARE 100 — 0 Unit Forklift Operations Course Hours: 18 hours lecture This noncredit course is designed to give students training in forklift and other industrial powered trucks typically used in the warehousing and distribution industries including operation, inspection, basic maintenance, and safety in accordance with Cal OSHA standards. Upon successful completion of course, the student will receive certification in accordance with CalOSHA to test for forklift license in California. Grading: Audit, Noncredit Repeatability: Unlimited Credit: Noncredit C-ID: None CSU: Not Transferable UC: Not Transferable Modal…