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Adult Education and Noncredit Pathway

This pathway is for basic skills learners, English as a second language learners, underserved populations, and other non-traditional college students. It focuses on helping students attain the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to transition to college-level courses and/or obtain employment in high demand occupations.

Adult Education and Noncredit Programs

Adult Education and Noncredit Programs

Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Academic Preparation
Adult Basic Education
Banquet & Restaurant Server
Beginning English as a Second Language
Beginning ESL & Civics with Technology I
Beginning ESL & Civics with Technology II
Behavior Technician: Autism
Behavior Technician: Preparation
Career Discovery Skills
Child Development Readiness
College Readiness - Math Fundamentals I
College Readiness - Math Fundamentals II
Computer Skills for the Workplace
Custodial Technician Training
Customer Service Skills for the Workplace
E-Commerce
English as a Second Language - Civics
English as a Second Language-Conversation
English as a Second Language-Pronunciation
English for Speakers of Other Languages - Level I
English for Speakers of Other Languages - Level II
Entrepreneurship Skills
Food Handler's Preparation
Food Service Manager Skills Preparation
Front Desk Representative and Reservationist
Gig Economy Success Kit
Global Business
Guestroom Attendant
Health Careers Readiness
Healthcare Services
High School Equivalency Test Preparation
Hospitality
In-Home Supportive Services Skills
International Marketing Professional
Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Patient Transporting
Job Readiness
Law and Ethics in Business
Literacy Level ESL
Medical Assistant: Back Office
Medical Assistant: Front Office
Medical Interpretation
Medical Terminology for Career Readiness
Optician Technician
Pathway to Citizenship
Personal Financial Responsibility
Phlebotomy Technician
Professionalism & Success in Healthcare Occupations
Retail Sales and Customer Service
Retail Supervisory and Management
Retailing Smarts
Roadmap to People Management
Technical Office Occupation Skills
Technology for Success in the Workplace
The Urban Ambassadors
Vocational English as a Second Language I
Vocational English as a Second Language II
Warehouse & Distribution: Lead
Warehouse & Distribution: Worker
Workforce Literacy Skills
Workplace Success I - Creativity in the Workplace
Workplace Success II - Creative Leadership
Definitions:
AS: Associate of Science, AS-T: Associate of Science Transfer, AA: Associate of Art, AA-T: Associate of Art Transfer, C: Certificate, SC: Skill Certificate
*: This program has additional requirements. View the program page for more information.

Noncredit Adult Education Counseling

More about Degrees and Certificates

  • An Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree provides knowledge and skills for employment or further study in a chosen field.
  • An Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree is for students interested in transferring to schools within the California State University (CSU) system to earn a bachelor’s degree.
  • A Certificate of Achievement (C) is approved by the state and prepares students to enter the workforce.
  • A Skills Certificate (SC) is issued by the department and prepares students to enter the workforce.
  • A Noncredit Certificate (CN) is for students who want to acquire employment, transition to college, and/or explore pathways leading to a career.