# Basic Skills (Noncredit Certificate)

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Education

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-education/programs/basic-skills-nc

The basic skills program consists of a sequence of courses to provide instruction for individuals in elementary and secondary-level reading, writing, computation and problem-solving skills in order to assist them in achieving their academic, vocational, and personal goals.

## Program Student Learning Outcomes:

A. Upon completion of the basic skills program the student will be able to address the content and proficiency at levels through the twelfth grade and may incorporate a high school diploma.

## Program Requirements:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SOCL-760 | Career and Life Planning |  |
| **Total: (435-455 hours)** | | **** |
| SOCL-761 | Vocational Life Planning |  |
| **Total: (18-48 hours)** | | **** |
| EDU-110 | Reading and Computers |  |
| **Total: (0.5-288 hours)** | | **** |
| EDU-111 | Reading and Computers II |  |
| **Total: (0.5-324 hours)** | | **** |
| GED-101 | Basic Skills Development and GED Preparation |  |
| **Total: (208-288 hours)** | | **** |
| EDU-112A | Skills Acquisition for Student Success - General |  |
| **Total: (180-540 hours)** | | **** |
| EDU-112B | Skills Acquisition for Student Success - Math |  |
| **Total: (90-180 hours)** | | **** |
| GUI-101 | Introduction to College |  |
| **Total: (1.5-6 hours)** | | **** |
| GUI-102 | Probation Solutions - Level 1 |  |
| **Total: (1.5 hours)** | | **** |

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