World Languages
At the Community College of Denver (CCD), you can expand your career potential and cultural understanding through world language study. CCD offers Spanish (SPA) and American Sign Language (ASL) courses that help you build practical communication skills for real-world success.
Through the Colorado Community College System, you can also study French, Chinese, German, Japanese, or Italian, broadening your global perspective and professional opportunities.
Learning another language enhances your resume, strengthens your communication and problem-solving skills, and enriches both your travel and work experiences. In today’s culturally diverse and globally connected world, speaking more than one language is a valuable advantage in almost any career.
Did you know?
Speaking more than one language enhances cognitive abilities, improves career opportunities, increases cultural awareness, and builds stronger communication skills.Spanish is spoken in more than 20 countries and by over 600 million people worldwide. With more than 57 million Spanish speakers in the U.S., it is the second-most spoken language in the country, and an essential skill in today’s job market.
In Colorado, over one in five residents identifies as Hispanic or Latin, and nearly 12% of Coloradans speak Spanish at home.
Why Study Spanish at CCD
- Hispanic-Serving Institution: Practice the language in and outside the classroom.
- Accessible, affordable, and transferable courses through Colorado’s Guaranteed Transfer (GT) system.
- Go beyond grammar with cultural studies, conversation skills, and professional applications.
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer: Up to 19 Credits
Approximately 11 million people in the U.S. consider themselves deaf or have serious difficulty hearing, and an estimated 500,000 use American Sign Language (ASL) as their primary language.
Learning ASL not only opens doors to meaningful communication but also supports accessibility, inclusion, and career paths such as interpreting and education.
Why Study ASL at CCD
- Develop signing fluency and vocabulary in a supportive, immersive environment.
- Gain skills that can transfer to further interpreter training and professional roles.
- Learn from passionate instructors dedicated to Deaf culture and communication.
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer: 3 Credits
Our instructors:
- Gloria Monzón, Spanish
- Leah Benton, Spanish
- Belkis Suárez, Spanish
- Bonita Harris, ASL