Basic Education for Academic or Workforce Preparation
Certificate of Competency Adult High School · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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) | |
| orNCENG 16 | Academic Grammar (College Preparation) | |
| HSENG 17 | Basic Skills: Reading and Study Strategies | |
| orNCENG 17 | Basic Skills: Reading and Study Strategies | |
| HSENG 22 | Academic Writing: The Five Paragraph Essay (College Preparation) | |
| orNCENG 22 | Academic Writing: The Five Paragraph Essay (College Preparation) | |
| HSENG 25 | Academic Writing: The Research Paper (College Preparation) | |
| orNCENG 25 | Academic Writing: The Research Paper (College Preparation) | |
| Career Preparation | ||
| HSENG 15 | Everyday Grammar (Career Preparation) | |
| orNCENG 15 | Everyday Grammar (Career Preparation) | |
| HSENG 21 | Everyday Writing: The Single Paragraph (Career Preparation) | |
| orNCENG 21 | Everyday Writing: The Single Paragraph (Career Preparation) | |
| HSENG 23 | Everyday Writing: Reports and Projects (Career Preparation) | |
| orNCENG 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 | |
| orNCMTH 11 | Number Sense & Arithmetic | |
| HSMTH 12 | Data & Probability | |
| orNCMTH 12 | Data & Probability | |
| HSMTH 13 | Geometry & Measurement | |
| orNCMTH 13 | Geometry & Measurement | |
| HSMTH 20 | Algebra 1A | |
| orNCMTH 20 | Algebra 1A | |
| HSMTH 21 | Algebra 1B | |
| orNCMTH 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 | |