# English Fundamentals: Reading and Writing for Academic Preparation (Certificate of Competency)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Lifelong Learning (General NC)

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

This certificate provides a supportive, noncredit, competency-based pathway for students wishing to improve their basic literacy and comprehension skills for college preparation.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to read personal, professional, and academic documents and texts with clarity, comprehension, and confidence.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **College Preparation Courses** | | 96-108 |
| **Students must earn a passing grade in at least two of the following courses:** | |  |
| 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) |  |
| **Total Hours** | | **96-108** |