Program Information
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Course Sequence
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Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Type
- Academic Certificate (AC)
- Academic Plan
- Communication Skills for Non-Native English Speakers (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 6222N
- Total Credits Required
- Catalog Year
- 2026-2027
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.
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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 FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | Restricted Electives: see list below | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | Restricted Electives: see list below | 3 |
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 FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | Restricted Electives: see list below | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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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 FYC, WCM | 3 |
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 FYC, WCM | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Electives | Restricted Electives: see list below | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | Restricted Electives: see list below | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | Restricted Electives: see list below | 3 |
Restricted Electives
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
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Program Information
- Learn more about the program and find contact information through one of the programs below:
- Communication
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
Course Area Key
- 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.
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, meet with an academic 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 at .