Language Studies
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Academic Certificate (AC) in Language Studies is designed to provide students with a foundation in the study of culture, language, and linguistic structures. Students will have the opportunity to develop oral and written communication skills in a language other than English.
Details
Field of Interest
Culture and Society
Degree Type
Academic Certificate (AC)
Academic Plan
Language Studies (CER)
Academic Plan Code
6237N
Total credits required
12-18
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students may qualify to enter higher level language courses via departmental placement. Students wishing to earn credit for courses in which they placed out of should take the CLEP examination or apply credits earned through Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
What You'll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Examine the nature, diversity and variation of language.
- Describe linguistic concepts and the process of language acquisition.
- Demonstrate communication skills in selected foreign language courses.
- Apply knowledge of cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations to settings where the target language is used.
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.
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$68,050 Show expanded career information for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Interpreters and Translators
$37,840 Show expanded career information for Interpreters and Translators
Prerequisite
201-level proficiency in a language other than English as indicated by assessment or coursework
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
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLC201 | Introduction to Linguistics | HU, SB | 3 | ||
| Foreign Language | Foreign Language, Level 202 or higher | Students must choose 3-5 credits in 202 or higher-level coursework in the language used to satisfy the program prerequisites | 3–5 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3–5 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3–5 |
Restricted Electives
Students must choose two (2) courses from the list below. Prerequisites may not be used to satisfy the Restricted Electives
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLC201 | Introduction to Linguistics | HU, SB | 3 | ||
| Foreign Language | Foreign Language, Level 202 or higher | Students must choose 3-5 credits in 202 or higher-level coursework in the language used to satisfy the program prerequisites | 3–5 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3–5 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3–5 |
Restricted Electives
Students must choose two (2) courses from the list below. Prerequisites may not be used to satisfy the Restricted Electives
Course Area Key
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required 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 (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=187212).
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