# English Fundamentals: Reading and Writing for Career 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 everyday and/or job-related reading and writing skills for career preparation.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to compose personal, professional, and academic documents with clarity and organization.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Career Preparation Courses** | | 96-108 |
| **Students must earn a passing grade in at least two of the following courses:** | |  |
| HSENG 15 | Everyday Grammar (Career Preparation) |  |
| or NCENG 15 | Everyday Grammar (Career Preparation) |  |
| HSENG 17 | Basic Skills: Reading and Study Strategies |  |
| or NCENG 17 | Basic Skills: Reading and Study Strategies |  |
| 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) |  |
| **Total Hours** | | **96-108** |