The Compton Community College (CCC) General Education Associate of Arts/Certification Bilingual Immersion Program (BIP) is designed to allow English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) or limited English proficiency (LEP) students to study subjects beyond ESL in a bilingual setting. Current ESL programs offer students no oppurtunity to take degree/transfer credit courses until they have achieved proficiency in English, usually a 3-year process. As a result, the majority of ESL students neither earn a degree nor transfer. The BIP would allow ESL/LEP students to earn an associate's degree while meeting California State University transfer requirements and mastering English. The transfer/degree credit classes would be taught by bilingual instructors, and course content would mirror that in an English-only classroom. To qualify for and remain in the program a BIP student would have to meet the following requirements: 60 units of degree applicable work with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of "C" or better in all courses counted for the degree and major; all 60 units must be completed at CCC; in addition to ESL course work, each student must take a minimum of 2 courses per semester (12 units per year) and complete the program in a maximum of 5 years. Students must earn the 60 units in the following 6 areas: communication and the English language and critical thinking (12 units); natural science and mathematics (9 units); arts and humanities (9 units); social science (9 units); understanding and self-development (3 units); and counseling (6 units). The most important component of the program is locating qualified bilingual instructors. In order to achieve success with the BIP program a tutorial aspect will be included. The tutorial program will provide course assistance and teach students computer skills to enhance their success in the classroom and in the job market. (KP)