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

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

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.