Applied Bilingual Spanish Language Skills
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Applied Bilingual Spanish Language Skills will introduce students to the application of Spanish-English bilingual language skills in workplace settings.
Details
Field of Interest
Culture and Society
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Applied Bilingual Spanish Language Skills (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5247
Total credits required
25-69
Catalog Year
2026-2027
Effective Term
Fall 2026
Admission criteria
Some fluency in conversational Spanish is required for program admission and will be assessed by the Program Director and/or program faculty.
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Upon completion of additional education, students can apply their bilingual language skills within focused settings, including allied health, administration of justice, business, or education.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate comprehension of (authentic) written and oral passages in academic and professional settings.
- Communicate effectively in both languages within specific contexts.
- Demonstrate the ability to give instructions and maintain conversations in the past, present, and future.
- Demonstrate comprehension of cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations with speakers of diverse backgrounds.
- Apply disciplinary information in a manner that is appropriate to the topic, situation, and audience.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 9-53 | |
| Complete all courses in the specialization below that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. Courses may not be used to fulfill both Required Courses and Restricted Electives areas. | ||
| Specialization 1: Behavioral Health | ||
| BHS150 | Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services (3) OR | |
| BHS165 | Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills (3) OR | |
| BHS185 | Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health (3) | 3 |
| SPA225 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
| SPA226 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
| Specialization 2: Bilingual Nursing Fellowship Program | ||
| Students who wish to seek admission to the Nursing program at Phoenix College or Gateway Community College should follow this specialization, which is a cohorted program available only at South Mountain Community College. | ||
| BIO156 | Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) OR | |
| BIO181 | General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR | |
| One year of high school biology | 0-4 | |
| BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO205 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM130 | Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND | |
| CHM130LL | Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM130AA | Fundamental Chemistry with Lab (4) OR | |
| One year of high school chemistry | 0-4 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment | 0-3 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 3 |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 3 |
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| MAT145 | College Mathematics with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review (6) OR | |
| Satisfactory completion of higher level math course | 3-6 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design area. | 2-3 | |
| SPA117 | Health Care Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA118 | Health Care Spanish II | 3 |
| SPA205 | Spanish for Medical Interpretation I (3) OR | |
| Permission of Department or Division (0) | 0-3 | |
| SPA206 | Spanish for Medical Interpretation II | 3 |
| Specialization 3: Business | ||
| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| SPA225 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
| SPA226 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
| Specialization 4: Education | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| SPA119 | Spanish for Educational Settings I | 3 |
| SPA225 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
| SPA226 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
| Specialization 5: General | ||
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| SPA225 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
| SPA226 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
| Specialization 6: Healthcare | ||
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| SPA117 | Health Care Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA118 | Health Care Spanish II | 3 |
| SPA205 | Spanish for Medical Interpretation I (3) OR | |
| Permission of Department or Division (0) | 0-3 | |
| SPA206 | Spanish for Medical Interpretation II | 3 |
| Specialization 7: Law Enforcement | ||
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SPA109 | Law Enforcement Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA225 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
| SPA226 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
| Specialization 8: Office and Administrative Support | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| SPA225 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
| SPA226 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
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