# English for Multilingual Students Writing (Certificate of Competency)

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

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

This is a Certificate of Competency awarded to students who have completed more than 144 hours of EMLS writing 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 successful completion of the program, the student will be able to write expository essays that successfully synthesize outside sources and use a range of academic vocabulary as well as sentences of varying structure and type.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills by analyzing a wide range of personal, professional, academic and literary non-adapted/authentic texts, including online sources, written for native English speakers.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply critical thinking skills and global awareness by analyzing information relevant to global events.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **English for Multilingual Students Writing Certificate of Competency (NC): Complete all of the following** | | 144 |
| **Credits listed are in hours (144 hours)** | |  |
| EMLS B50NC | Introduction to College Composition | 72 |
| EMLS B60NC | Basic Writing Skills | 72 |