English Fundamentals: Reading and Writing for Academic Preparation
Certificate of Competency Lifelong Learning (General NC) · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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) | |
| 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) | |
| Total Hours | 96-108 | |