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Below is a list of courses that make up this certificate. It is recommended that you meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes.
Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Applied English Language Skills is designed to provide English language learners with advanced English language skills for professional and academic purposes. The program includes integrated English language skill courses, vocational and individual skill-based ESL courses, and elective coursework in related areas to help students develop English proficiency and other relevant workplace skills to meet a variety of occupational and academic demands.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Culture and Society
- Type
- Certificate
- Academic Plan
- Applied English Language Skills (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5278
- Total Credits Required
- 21-27
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This certificate aligns with the CEFR B2 Scale and is intended for English language learners.
What You’ll Learn
This certificate will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Communicate in the English language, both verbally and non-verbally, in a way which shows advanced language skills, situational flexibility, and intercultural competence.
- Interpret the linguistic and rhetorical elements of advanced texts on both concrete and abstract topics in areas of professional and academic relevance.
- Demonstrate an advanced level of fluency and spontaneity that facilitates effective communication with English speakers in various professional and academic settings.
- Develop coherent, advanced texts with appropriate support for use in professional and academic contexts.
- Develop linguistic, technological, and interpersonal strategies to facilitate advanced verbal and non-verbal communication in future professional and academic pursuits.
Required Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 9-15 | |
| ESL201 | English as a Second Language III (6) OR | |
| ESL201AA | English as a Second Language IIIA (3) AND | |
| ESL201AB | English as a Second Language IIIB (3) OR | |
| Appropriate ESL placement score (0) | 0-6 | |
| ESL202 | English as a Second Language IV (6) OR | |
| ESL202AA | English as a Second Language IVA (3) AND | |
| ESL202AB | English as a Second Language IVB (3) | 6 |
| ESL250 | Vocational English | 3 |
Restricted Electives
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 12 | |
| Students must select 12 credits from the following list of courses. Some ESL courses on this list may be repeated for credit. Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine courses best suited to their educational and professional goals. Courses outside of the ESL prefix should be taken after ESL202: | ||
| CIS102 | Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals | 1 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CPD102AB | Career Exploration | 2 |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 3 |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 3 |
| ESL101 | English as a Second Language I (6) OR | |
| ESL101AA | English as a Second Language IA (3) AND | |
| ESL101AB | English as a Second Language IB (3) | 6 |
| ESL102 | English as a Second Language II (6) OR | |
| ESL102AA | English as a Second Language IIA (3) AND | |
| ESL102AB | English as a Second Language IIB (3) | 6 |
| ESL110 | Beginning to Low-Intermediate English Listening and Speaking | 3 |
| ESL140 | Beginning to Low-Intermediate English Grammar | 3 |
| ESL210 | High-Intermediate to Advanced English Listening and Speaking | 3 |
| ESL240 | High-intermediate to Advanced English Grammar | 3 |
| ESL298AA | Special Projects | 1 |
| ESL298AB | Special Projects | 2 |
| ESL298AC | Special Projects | 3 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| GBS120 | Workplace Communication Skills | 3 |
| HCC145 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| MGT101 | Techniques for Supervision | 3 |
| PSY132 | Psychology and Culture | 3 |
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Disclaimer
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=180857).
Full Award Details
- Major
- 5278
- First Term
- 2024 Fall
- Final Term
- Current
- Award
- CCL
- Total Credits
- 21-27
- CIPS code
- 16.1701
- SOC codes
- 41-1012.00
- Program Availability
- MC, PV, PC, SM
- Last Updated
- 10/22/2024