SECONDARY EDUCATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS II
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 critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills through the lens of American Literature. Key competencies include interpreting and discussing texts from varied perspectives, conducting and synthesizing research from multiple sources, and the applied use of literary devices and rhetorical strategies for written compositions to demonstrate a command of standard American English language conventions.
To acquire the Noncredit Certificate of Competency in Secondary Education English Language Arts II, it is necessary to complete the following courses: