# Basic Education for Academic or Workforce Preparation (Certificate of Competency)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Adult High School

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/continuingeducation/adulthighschooldiploma/

This certificate is designed to help students review foundation skills in reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics. It demonstrates achievement in a set of proficiencies that help students prepare for their next educational or career-related goal. Students earn this certificate by successfully completing a combination of three noncredit courses.

##### Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to do the following:

-   Obtain an awareness of, and preparation for, higher education.
-   Acquire improved workplace skills for employability.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| **English Courses** | | 48-54 |
| **Students are required to take at least one of the following English courses.** | |  |
| **Academic Preparation** | |  |
| HSENG 16 | Academic Grammar (College Preparation) |  |
| or NCENG 16 | Academic Grammar (College Preparation) |  |
| HSENG 17 | Basic Skills: Reading and Study Strategies |  |
| or NCENG 17 | Basic Skills: Reading and Study Strategies |  |
| HSENG 22 | Academic Writing: The Five Paragraph Essay (College Preparation) |  |
| or NCENG 22 | Academic Writing: The Five Paragraph Essay (College Preparation) |  |
| HSENG 25 | Academic Writing: The Research Paper (College Preparation) |  |
| or NCENG 25 | Academic Writing: The Research Paper (College Preparation) |  |
| **Career Preparation** | |  |
| HSENG 15 | Everyday Grammar (Career Preparation) |  |
| or NCENG 15 | Everyday Grammar (Career Preparation) |  |
| HSENG 21 | Everyday Writing: The Single Paragraph (Career Preparation) |  |
| or NCENG 21 | Everyday Writing: The Single Paragraph (Career Preparation) |  |
| HSENG 23 | Everyday Writing: Reports and Projects (Career Preparation) |  |
| or NCENG 23 | Everyday Writing: Reports and Projects (Career Preparation) |  |
| **Math Courses** | | 48-54 |
| **Students are required to take at least one of the following math courses.** | |  |
| HSMTH 11 | Number Sense & Arithmetic |  |
| or NCMTH 11 | Number Sense & Arithmetic |  |
| HSMTH 12 | Data & Probability |  |
| or NCMTH 12 | Data & Probability |  |
| HSMTH 13 | Geometry & Measurement |  |
| or NCMTH 13 | Geometry & Measurement |  |
| HSMTH 20 | Algebra 1A |  |
| or NCMTH 20 | Algebra 1A |  |
| HSMTH 21 | Algebra 1B |  |
| or NCMTH 21 | Algebra 1B |  |
| **Elective Courses** | | 48-54 |
| **Students must also earn a "P" or passing grade in an elective course(s) with a minimum total of 48 hours.** | |  |
| HSWFP 11 | Applied Computer Skills |  |
| NCABE 11 | Mentorship for Student Success |  |
| NCAHM 50 | Introduction to Affordable Housing Management |  |
| NCAHM 51 | Emerging Leaders in Affordable Housing Management |  |
| NCHORT 5 | Garden Planting and Maintenance |  |
| NCVOC 31 | Beginning Microsoft Word |  |
| NCVOC 33 | Basic Google Apps |  |
| NCVOC 39 | Beginning Microsoft Excel |  |
| NCWFP 22 | Communication in the Workplace |  |
| NCWFP 23 | Social and Diversity Awareness in the Workplace |  |
| NCWFP 24 | Time Management and Goal Setting |  |
| NCWFP 25 | Teamwork and Collaboration |  |
| NCWFP 40 | Teacher's Aide Training - The Basics |  |
| NCWFP 41 | Teacher's Aide Training - Educational Technologies |  |
| NCWFP 42 | Teacher's Aide Training - Special Education |  |
| **Total Hours** | | **144-162** |