English as a Second Language (ESL)

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Open the door to unlimited opportunities.

"The English as a Second Language (ESL) program helps non-native English speakers improve their language skills for academic, professional, and personal success. The program offers courses that cover different aspects of learning American English, such as oral and written skills and includes interpersonal and small group interactions, problem-solving, and public speaking.

Our ESL program is committed to providing a supportive learning environment to help students achieve their language goals and build a strong foundation for future opportunities and success."

The Right Pathway for You

MCC offers Certificates of Completion for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find certificates is the fastest way to realize your dreams.

Certificates

The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.

A list of available certificates offered in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Name	Type	Title	Courses
Academic Certificate	AC	Communication Skills for Non-Native English Speakers	Course List
Academic Certificate	AC	Oral Communication Fluency for Non-Native English Speakers	Course List

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of a certificate within the English as a Second Language (ESL) program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Editors

$61,540

Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

Typical Education Level

a Bachelor's degree

Hourly Median Wage

$29.58

Annual Median Wage

$61,540

Annual Job Openings

Number of People Employed

925

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 2.2%

Postsecondary Communications Teachers

$77,583

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Typical Education Level

a Master's or Professional degree

Hourly Median Wage

$37.29

Annual Median Wage

$77,583

Annual Job Openings

2,443

Number of People Employed

23,583

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 11.3%

Writers and Authors

$47,786

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

Typical Education Level

a Bachelor's degree

Hourly Median Wage

$22.97

Annual Median Wage

$47,786

Annual Job Openings

207

Number of People Employed

1,704

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 10.3%

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

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