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

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
Catalog Year
2026-2027
Effective Term
Fall 2026
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.
  • 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.
Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Chief Executives
$150,990
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
$71,860
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
$59,190

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ESL201 or
(ESL201AA and
ESL201AB)		 English as a Second Language III or (English as a Second Language IIIA and English as a Second Language IIIB) OR Appropriate ESL placement score 6

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ESL202 or
(ESL202AA and
ESL202AB)		 English as a Second Language IV or (English as a Second Language IVA and English as a Second Language IVB) 6
ESL250 Vocational English 3

Courses Not Currently Offered

South Mountain Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Alternative courses, as outlined in the term-by-term course listing above, may also meet the same requirements for your degree or certificate.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at South Mountain Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
ESL250 Vocational English Mesa

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
ESL220 Intermediate to Advanced English Pronunciation 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

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=16459459.

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.