Communication Skills for Non-Native English Speakers

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Academic Certificate (AC) in Communication Skills for Non-Native English Speakers is an interdisciplinary program of study designed to extend traditional ESL coursework. It provides Non-Native English Speakers with oral and written communication skills including interpersonal communication, small group interaction, team-building, problem solving, public speaking and presentation skills, conflict resolution, assertiveness, and leadership. Students develop skills to enhance their professional, social, and personal interactions, and become more competitive and effective in the workforce.

Details

Field of Interest
Culture and Society
Degree Type
Academic Certificate (AC)
Academic Plan
Communication Skills for Non-Native English Speakers (CER)
Academic Plan Code
6222N
Total credits required
30
Catalog Year
2026-2027
Effective Term
Fall 2026
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses within the Required Courses area.

What You'll Learn
  • Compose expository essays in English.
  • Demonstrate skill in research, note-taking, organization, and documentation in the preparation and writing of a research paper.
  • Demonstrate skill in using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships.
  • Analyze American speech production problems due to accents produced by another language; correct misarticulated American speech sounds; demonstrate critical listening to sound production and American English speech patterns; use American idioms and expressions; and prepare and deliver group and individual speech presentations.
  • Demonstrate oral fluency in spontaneous speaking contexts and presentational speaking skills in English.
  • Complete a service-learning field experience within a private or public agency, educational institution, or citizen volunteer group.
  • Read and analyze varied and challenging reading materials, and analyze, synthesize, and evaluate these materials through written discourse.
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.

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
$67,770
Editors
$64,940
Writers and Authors
$53,620

* 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 Area Credits
COM120 Pronunciation of American Speech 3
COM100 or
COM110		 Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication SB, SCB or SB, SCB 3
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or WCM, FYC 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM221 Oral Fluency in American Speech 3
COM282AC Service-Learning Experience in Communication 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 3
ENG102 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or WCM, FYC 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
RE Restricted Electives: Complete 9 credits from list below. If choosing BPC110 or CIS105 only one can be applied
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications 3
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
+ COM230 Small Group Communication 3
+ COM259 Communication in Business and Professions 3
+ ENG111 Technical Writing 3
+ GBS233 Business Communication 3
SWU295 Foundations of Social Work Practice 3

Any approved General Education course in the cultural awareness [C] value (3) OR
COM+++ Any COM Communication course (3) 3

 		9
BPC110 or
CIS105		 Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems CS or CS 3
COM230 Small Group Communication SB, SCB 3
COM259 Communication in Business and Professions 3
ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing L 3
GBS233 Business Communication L 3
SWU295 Foundations of Social Work Practice C, SB, SCB 3

Courses Not Currently Offered

Glendale 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 Glendale Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
COM120 Pronunciation of American Speech Not currently offered
COM221 Oral Fluency in American Speech Not currently offered
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Mesa, Phoenix, Rio Salado, South Mountain
ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing Chandler-Gilbert, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado
Course Area Key
  • C = Cultural Diversity in the US
  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC = First-Year Composition
  • L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • WCM = Written Communication
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.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

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/freeForm?id=16463337.

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.