Non-Credit Preparation for English Composition
Certificate of Competency
Program Details
Learn or review strategies for reading critically in an academic setting, managing the steps of the writing process, and learning to access and use sources. This program is designed for students who are looking to practice their reading and writing in a low stakes environment before taking transfer-level, for-credit English courses. English 1, Critical Reading and Composition is required for most Associate’s Degree and transfer programs. Students who earn the Non-credit Preparation for English Composition Certificate will be prepared with strategies for the reading and writing required in English 1 as well.
Pathways
We don’t have detailed information about different pathways or courses for this program.
For more information about this program pathways and courses make an appointment with the school counselor.
Create a customized education plan that fits your needs and ensure that you have sufficient units to graduate (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units for an associate degree and 120 semester units or 180 quarter units for a bachelor’s degree).
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Critically respond to the ideas and information in academic texts;
- Develop and apply a series of metacognitive strategies for reading comprehension and analytical writing, to establish a strong foundation for transfer-level English.
- Independently read and understand complex academic texts;