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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 Academic Certificate (AC) in Oral Communication Fluency for Non-Native English Speakers is a concentrated program of study in communication and oral fluency designed to extend traditional ESL coursework. It provides Non-Native English Speakers with intense practice in pronunciation and fluency of American speech as well as experience in all communication contexts including interpersonal communication, small group interaction, problem solving, and public speaking. Students develop skills to enhance their professional, academic, and social interactions to become more competitive and effective in the academic environment and in the workplace.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Culture and Society
- Type
- Certificate
- Academic Plan
- Oral Communication Fluency for Non-Native English Speakers (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 6223N
- Total Credits Required
- 15
- Effective Term
- Summer 2008
- 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
This certificate will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- 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.
Required Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 12 | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM120 | Pronunciation of American Speech | 3 |
| COM221 | Oral Fluency in American Speech | 3 |
| COM282AC | Service-Learning Experience in Communication | 3 |
Restricted Electives
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 3 | |
| Any approved General Education course in the cultural awareness [C] value | ||
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Become a Student
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Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out a program and career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success.
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/freeForm?id=24580).
Full Award Details
- Major
- 6223N
- First Term
- 2008 Summer I
- Final Term
- Current
- Award
- AC
- Total Credits
- 15
- CIPS code
- 09.9999
- SOC codes
- 25-1122.00, 27-3041.00, 27-3043.00
- Program Availability
- GC, MC
- Last Updated
- 03/31/2024
- Financial Aid Eligible?
- This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.