英语学术能力证书包括高级英语语言学习15个学分，其中必修课程12个学分，选修课程3个学分。CAP可能在一学期内完成。CAP的平均成绩平均为3.0，则可免除TOEFL iBT，MTELP，IELTS，PTE等语言能力入学要求。该计划不会授予研究生入读UNLV的资格。
The Certificate of Advanced English Proficiency is an undergraduate certificate designed to prepare non-native speakers to engage in academic and professional work in an English-speaking setting. Entering students must have the equivalency of a high school diploma or greater and must score a minimum of 60 on the MTELP administered by the English Language Center or a 53 on the iBT TOEFL (or equivalent). Participants are required to complete 12 credits in grammar, writing, listening/speaking, and reading/vocabulary English language courses offered at the advanced level. Students will earn an additional three credits by completing one of the optional English language classes designed to enhance fluency.<br><br>Students who complete the certificate will be able to express themselves fluently and spontaneously without hesitation, will use English effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes, and will produce clear, well-structured texts on a variety of subjects showing controlled use of various organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.