ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Certificate of Competency and Certificate of Advancement

Oct 2, 2026

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Advanced-level program descriptions focused on English language and literacy development for independent functioning in vocational and academic contexts. The Certificate of Competency and the Certificate of Advancement outline grammar, reading, writing, and speaking outcomes, including advanced grammatical structures, coherent expository essays and summary responses, and listening and reading skills for clear communication. Program requirements list required ESL course components, while the document also includes a Yuba College course outline for Algebra Support for Trigonometry covering prerequisite arithmetic through advanced topics and effective learning objectives.

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Certificate of Competency

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Certificate of Advancement

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Yuba College Course Outline: MATH 121

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ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY | | --- | | Description
The Certificate of Competency in Academic Preparedness and Career Development prepares advanced-level students with the English language and literacy skills needed to function independently in most vocational and academic situations. The certificate focuses on developing the requisite level of grammar, reading, writing and speaking skills needed to transition into mainstream courses or to be successful in seeking appropriate employment. | | Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate ability to produce and comprehend advanced grammatical structures at a level sufﬁcient to transition to ENG 56 and/or English 1A.
2. Demonstrate ability to write coherent expository essays and/or summary-responses at a level sufﬁcient to transition to ENG 56 and/or English 1A.
3. Demonstrate grammar, listening, speaking, and reading skills needed to clearly communicate and understand information and ideas in personal, academic, and vocational settings. | | Program Requirements:
Required Courses Course Block Units: (0 Required)
ESL540A and Low-Advanced Grammar
ESL516A or Academic Reading and Writing for ESL 1
ESL516B Academic Reading and Writing for ESL 2 | Generated on: 8/20/2019 2:15:44 PM ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCEMENT | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Description
The Certiﬁcate of Advancement in Academic Preparedness and Career Development prepares advanced level students with the English language and literacy skills needed to function independently in most vocational and academic situations. The certiﬁcate focuses on developing the requisite level of grammar, reading, writing and speaking skills needed to transition into mainstream courses or to be successful in seeking appropriate employment. | | | | | Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate ability to write coherent expository essays and/or summary-responses at a level sufﬁcient to transition to ENG 56 or ENG 1A.
2. Demonstrate ability to produce and comprehend advanced grammatical structures at a level sufﬁcient to transition to ENG 56 or ENG 1A.
3. Demonstrate grammar, listening, speaking, and reading skills needed to clearly communicate and understand information and ideas in personal, academic, and vocational settings. | | | | | Required Courses
ESL40A and ESL116A or
ESL116B | Program | Requirements: | | | | Low-Advanced Grammar | | Course Block Units: (7 Required) | | | | | 3 | | | Academic Reading and Writing | for ESL 1 | 4 | | | Academic Reading and Writing | for ESL 2 | 4
Total: 7 | Generated on: 8/20/2019 2:15:48 PM 2 Yuba Community College District Yuba College Course Outline | Course Information
Course Number: MATH 121
Full Course Title: Algebra Support for Trigonometry
Short Title: Trig Support
TOP Code: -
Effective Term: | | --- | | Course Standards
Course Type: Credit-Not Degree Applicable
Units: 1.0
Total class hours: 54.0
Total contact hours in class: 18.0 Lecture hours: 18.0
Hours outside of class: 36.0 Repeatable: No
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass Only | | Minimum Qualiﬁcations for Instructors
Mathematics (Masters Required) | | Course Description
A review of prerequisite skills and concepts needed in trigonometry. Intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in Math 21, Plane Trigonometry, at Yuba College. Topics include concepts from algebra and geometry that are needed in order to understand topics covered in trigonometry. | | Conditions of Enrollment
Concurrent enrollment or satisfactory completion of: MATH 21 | Content Course Lecture Content 1. Arithmetic Review a. Operations and simplifying fractions 2. Solving Equations a. Linear equations

FAQs

What skills do the Certificates of Competency and Advancement aim to build?

They develop advanced English language and literacy skills, including grammar, reading, writing, and speaking, so students can function independently in academic and vocational situations.

What learning outcomes are required after completing the program?

Students can produce and comprehend advanced grammatical structures and write coherent expository essays or summary-responses at levels sufficient to transition into mainstream courses or target English pathways.

How does the related MATH 121 course support students preparing for trigonometry?

It reviews prerequisite algebra and geometry concepts needed to understand trigonometry, including arithmetic review, solving equations, radicals, graphing, inverse functions, complex numbers, geometry concepts, and mathematical modeling.

Oct 2, 2026

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