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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
C
Adult Basic Education
C
Banquet & Restaurant Server
C
Beginning English as a Second Language
C
Beginning ESL & Civics with Technology I
C
Beginning ESL & Civics with Technology II
C
Behavior Technician: Autism
C
Behavior Technician: Preparation
C
Career Discovery Skills
C
Child Development Readiness
C
College Readiness - Math Fundamentals I
C
College Readiness - Math Fundamentals II
C
Computer Skills for the Workplace
C
Custodial Technician Training
C
Customer Service Skills for the Workplace
C
E-Commerce
C
English as a Second Language - Civics
C
English as a Second Language-Conversation
C
English as a Second Language-Pronunciation
C
English for Speakers of Other Languages - Level I
C
English for Speakers of Other Languages - Level II
C
Entrepreneurship Skills
C
Food Handler's Preparation
C
Food Service Manager Skills Preparation
C
Front Desk Representative and Reservationist
C
Gig Economy Success Kit
C
Global Business
C
Guestroom Attendant
C
Health Careers Readiness
C
Healthcare Services
C
High School Equivalency Test Preparation
C
Hospitality
C
In-Home Supportive Services Skills
C
International Marketing Professional
C
Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace
C
Introduction to Computers
C
Introduction to Patient Transporting
C
Job Readiness
C
Law and Ethics in Business
C
Literacy Level ESL
C
Medical Assistant: Back Office
C
Medical Assistant: Front Office
C
Medical Interpretation
C
Medical Terminology for Career Readiness
C
Optician Technician
C
Pathway to Citizenship
C
Personal Financial Responsibility
C
Phlebotomy Technician
C
Professionalism & Success in Healthcare Occupations
C
Retail Sales and Customer Service
C
Retail Supervisory and Management
C
Retailing Smarts
C
Roadmap to People Management
C
Technical Office Occupation Skills
C
Technology for Success in the Workplace
C
The Urban Ambassadors
C
Vocational English as a Second Language I
C
Vocational English as a Second Language II
C
Warehouse & Distribution: Lead
C
Warehouse & Distribution: Worker
C
Workforce Literacy Skills
C
Workplace Success I - Creativity in the Workplace
C
Workplace Success II - Creative Leadership
C
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.