SECONDARY EDUCATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS I
Noncredit Certificate of Competency Basic Skills · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This is an academic preparation certificate for a course of study aligned with the English Language Arts (ELA) Framework for California Public Schools (secondary education). Students gain foundational knowledge and interpretative skills in English grammar and literature. Key competencies include the understanding of literary elements through the exploration of a variety of genres; applying active reading strategies for comprehension and interpretation; and writing compositions that integrate grammar, mechanics, enhanced vocabulary, and clarity of ideas.
To acquire the Noncredit Certificate of Competency in Secondary Education English Language Arts I, it is necessary to complete the following courses: