# English for Multilingual Students Intermediate (Certificate of Competency)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Arts, Communication & Humanities

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#### English for Multilingual Students Intermediate Certificate of Competency

This is a Certificate of Competency awarded to students who have completed more than 144 hours of intermediate EMLS reading, writing, and listening/speaking coursework. To Achieve the Certificate of Competency: Upon completion of the required courses with a grade of “P” for passing, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Competency.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate clear essay development and organization with an introduction, thesis statement, supporting details, transitions, and a conclusion.

-   2\. Upon completion, the student will be able analyze pre-collegiate reading selections with general education content from a range of disciplines.

-   3\. Upon completion, the student will be able to present prepared oral arguments and analyze topics in small and large group discussions on current issues.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **English for Multilingual Students Intermediate Certificate of Competency (NC): Complete all of the following** | | 198 |
| **Credits listed are in hours (198 hours)** | |  |
| EMLS B60NC | Basic Writing Skills | 72 |
| EMLS B61NC | Intermediate Reading | 72 |
| EMLS B62NC | Intermediate Communication Skills | 54 |