Career and Academic Pathways: Foundational Skills
These noncredit programs prepare basic skills learners, English as a second language learners, disadvantaged populations, and other non-traditional college students to attain the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully acquire and retain employment, transition to college-level courses, and/or effectively explore, plan, and establish career pathways leading to growth opportunities in high demand occupations.
- 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 (CS) 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.
Foundational Skills Programs
Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate | Additional Requirements |
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Academic Preparation | C | ||||
Adult Basic Education | C | ||||
Banquet & Restaurant Server | C | ||||
Beginning English as a Second Language | 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 | ||||
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 | ||||
Phlebotomy Technician | C | ||||
Professionalism & Success in Healthcare Occupations | C | ||||
Retailing Smarts | 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 | ||||
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
Additional Requirements: This program has additional requirements. View the program page for more information.
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
Additional Requirements: This program has additional requirements. View the program page for more information.