Basic Skills
Noncredit Certificate School of Education · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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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