English for Academic Purposes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
TCC's EAP Program provides a strong basis in written and spoken English for international students looking to study in the United States. The EAP program offers a wide variety of classes designed not only to improve English language and study skills, but also to prepare students for the U.S. college classroom.
A Complete Program
The EAP Program provides six levels of instruction, from beginning through advanced, within the areas of Grammar/Speaking, Reading/Writing, Pronunciation/Conversation and Discussion/American Culture. Each level takes one quarter (approximately three months) to complete. Students will take an English placement test after being admitted to determine their level.
- Intro/Level 0: EAP 13 - Intro to Reading, Writing and Grammar (10 credits) & EAP 88 - Intro to Pronunciation and Conversation (3 credits)
- Level 1: EAP 14 - Reading and Writing I (10 credits) & EAP 89 - Pronunciation and Conversation I (3 credits)
- Level 2: EAP 15 - Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Speaking II (10 credits) & EAP 90 - Pronunciation and Conversation II (2 credits)
- Level 3: EAP 16 - Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Speaking III (10 credits)
- Level 4: EAP 99* - Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Speaking IV (10 credits)
- Level 5: ENGL/95* - Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Speaking V (7 credits)
*courses subject to change based on availability and enrollment
Optional and Linked Courses gives students a chance to add-on to their EAP program by including classes in pronunciation, conversation, discussion, and culture. These classes include:
- EAP 190 - American Culture and Conversation I (3 credits)
- EAP 191 (Level 4) - Pronunciation and Conversation III (2 credits)
- EAP 193 - Pronunciation and Conversation IV (2 credits)
- EAP 194 - American Culture and Conversation II (3 credits)
- CMST& 101 (Level 5) - Introduction to Communication (5 credits)
- HD 101 (Level 5) - Introduction to College, Student Success Seminar (3 credits)
- College-level classes in Art, Music, Physical Education, and Mathematics (Level 4/5 only)
Finally, students can earn a certificate of completion, titled EAP Program Completion, upon passing Level 5.
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Tuition and Fees Dates and Deadlines
Advantages of TCC's EAP Program
- A program for anyone! Six levels of instruction, from beginning through advanced
- Highly qualified teachers with degrees specific to English language learning and who have international backgrounds/experience
- Earn college-level credit as early as Level 4 with linked courses and general education course options in art, music and math
- Skill development, including presentation practice, lecture note-taking, source referencing, research methods, and more!
- Free one-on-one tutoring and group support (English Conversation and Grammar Corner)
Reach out with questions...
Meet the EAP Faculty |
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I've been working at Tacoma Community College since 2010 and have been teaching English to speakers of other languages since 1993. I'm a Northwest native, and I live in Tacoma with my family. I'm excited to be your English teacher! I hope you learn a lot about the culture in the Northwest United States and improve your English language and academic skills. |
Course Descriptions
Learn more about an EAP course by selecting it from the dropdown list below.