# Pathway to Academic English (Certificate of Competency)

College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Learning Resources

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Completing the Pathway to Academic English Certificate of Competency enhances the ability to succeed in courses across the curriculum requiring significant reading and writing in Academic English. Students interested in this certificate will take LRNRE 503: Writing Support Workshop, two non-credit courses in ENGL or LRNRE and earn a Pass grade in each course.

Career Opportunities

Editing, copywriting, publishing, administration

Learning Outcome(s)

1.  Students will gain reading and writing competencies to succeed in rigorous transfer-level courses.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required** | | 0 |
| LRNRE 503 | Writing Support Workshop | 0 |
| **English** | | 0 |
| ENGL 540 | Sentence Development for Writers | 0 |
| or ENGL 541 | Troubleshooting Grammar | 0 |
| **LRNRE** | | 0 |
| LRNRE 506 | Academic Reading Workshop | 0 |
| or LRNRE 511 | Study Skills Workshops | 0 |