Applied English Language Skills

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

Offered At
Paradise Valley, Phoenix, South Mountain
Field of Interest
Culture and Society
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
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
  • Communicate in the English language, both verbally and non-verbally, in a way which shows advanced language skills, situational flexibility, and intercultural competence. (ESL201++, ESL202++, ESL250, CIS102, CIS105, COM263, CPD102AB, ENG101, ENG102, ENG107, ENG108, ESL101++, ESL102++, ESL110, ESL140, ESL210, ESL240, ESL298++, FYE101, FYE103, GBS120, HCC145, MGT101, PSY132)
  • Interpret the linguistic and rhetorical elements of advanced texts on both concrete and abstract topics in areas of professional and academic relevance. (ESL201++, ESL202++, ESL250, CIS102, CIS105, COM263, CPD102AB, ENG101, ENG102, ENG107, ENG108, ESL101++, ESL102++, ESL110, ESL140, ESL210, ESL240, ESL298++, FYE101, FYE103, GBS120, HCC145, MGT101, PSY132)
  • Demonstrate an advanced level of fluency and spontaneity that facilitates effective communication with English speakers in various professional and academic settings. (ESL201++, ESL202++, ESL250, CIS102, CIS105, COM263, CPD102AB, ENG101, ENG102, ENG107, ENG108, ESL101++, ESL102++, ESL110, ESL140, ESL210, ESL240, ESL298++, FYE101, FYE103, GBS120, HCC145, MGT101, PSY132)
  • Develop coherent, advanced texts with appropriate support for use in professional and academic contexts. (ESL201++, ESL202++, ESL250, CIS102, CIS105, COM263, CPD102AB, ENG101, ENG102, ENG107, ENG108, ESL101++, ESL102++, ESL110, ESL140, ESL210, ESL240, ESL298++, FYE101, FYE103, GBS120, HCC145, MGT101, PSY132)
  • Develop linguistic, technological, and interpersonal strategies to facilitate advanced verbal and non-verbal communication in future professional and academic pursuits. (ESL201++, ESL202++, ESL250, CIS102, CIS105, COM263, CPD102AB, ENG101, ENG102, ENG107, ENG108, ESL101++, ESL102++, ESL110, ESL140, ESL210, ESL240, ESL298++, FYE101, FYE103, GBS120, HCC145, MGT101, PSY132)
Required courses
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:9-15
ESL201English as a Second Language III (6) OR
ESL201AAEnglish as a Second Language IIIA (3) AND
ESL201ABEnglish as a Second Language IIIB (3) OR
Appropriate ESL placement score (0)0-6
 
ESL202English as a Second Language IV (6) OR
ESL202AAEnglish as a Second Language IVA (3) AND
ESL202ABEnglish as a Second Language IVB (3)6
 
ESL250Vocational English3
Restricted Electives
Course #Course TitleCredits
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:
 
CIS102Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals1
CIS105Survey of Computer Information Systems3
COM263Elements of Intercultural Communication3
CPD102ABCareer Exploration2
 
ENG101First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG107First-Year Composition for ESL (3)3
ENG102First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG108First-Year Composition for ESL (3)3
 
ESL101English as a Second Language I (6) OR
ESL101AAEnglish as a Second Language IA (3) AND
ESL101ABEnglish as a Second Language IB (3)6
 
ESL102English as a Second Language II (6) OR
ESL102AAEnglish as a Second Language IIA (3) AND
ESL102ABEnglish as a Second Language IIB (3)6
 
ESL110Beginning to Low-Intermediate English Listening and Speaking3
ESL140Beginning to Low-Intermediate English Grammar3
ESL210High-Intermediate to Advanced English Listening and Speaking3
ESL240High-intermediate to Advanced English Grammar3
ESL298AASpecial Projects1
ESL298ABSpecial Projects2
ESL298ACSpecial Projects3
 
FYE101Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3)1-3
 
GBS120Workplace Communication Skills3
HCC145Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals3
MGT101Techniques for Supervision3
PSY132Psychology and Culture3

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