Non-credit Preparation for English Composition
Certificate of Competency (noncredit) English · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Critically respond to the ideas and information in academic texts;
- Independently read and understand complex 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.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 210 | English Jam: Non-Credit Preparation for English Composition (Active) | 27 |
| ENGL 201A | Non-Credit Preparation for Composition I (Active) | 45 |
| ENGL 201B | Non-Credit Preparation for English Composition II (Active) | 45 |
| ENGL 202 | Noncredit Reading, Writing, and Reasoning--Accelerated Course (Active) | 90 |
| ENGL 215 | Support with Writing and Reading (Active) | 18-54 |
| Total | 63-144 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Communication, Language & Media
Program Control Number: 40554
TOP Code: 150100 - English
CIP Code: 23.0101 - English Language and Literature, General