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  "name": "College Mathematics Preparation",
  "award": "Certificate of Competency",
  "department": "mathematics",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/mathematics/college-mathematics-preparation-integers-certificate-of-competency/",
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      "markdown": "This noncredit program covers various topics to prepare students for mathematics needed in college-level courses and more advanced courses. Content includes mathematics-specific study skills, individual student coaching, using resources available to students, and various entrance skills for college-level mathematics and science courses.\n\nIn order to earn the College Mathematics Preparation Certificate of Competency, students must successfully complete MATH 361 (Math Study Skills) and any support course for college-level or above-college-level mathematics courses or MATH 380 (Mathematics in Science Support – Noncredit)."
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      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n#### Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:\n\n1.  Summarize strategies to improve mathematics learning and success in mathematics and science courses.\n2.  Apply mathematics skills from below-college-level mathematics courses to college-level and above college-level mathematics and science."
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          "text": "Choose one from the following:"
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          "indent": false
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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