# Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education Writing Proficiency (Certificate of Competency (Noncredit))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Adult Basic Education

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34298/34358/36225/34364/36184

Program Code: CEC.ABEW.COM

Program Control Number: 33187

This combination of courses is designed to prepare students for higher level writing skills used in High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Preparation, and CTE courses.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Write a well-organized paragraph using correct English writing conventions
2.  Write clear sentences that demonstrate proficiency with grammar, mechanics, and usage

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Students must complete and pass ONE of the following courses:** | | 36-96 |
| ABE 024 | Adult Basic Education Writing | 36-72 |
| or ABE 036 | Effective Writing for the Workplace | 36-72 |
| or HSENG 083 | Composition 1 | 72 |
| or HSS 031 | High School Equivalency Test Preparation | 72-96 |
| **Students must complete and pass ONE of the following courses:** | | 72-96 |
| HSENG 084 | Composition 2 | 72 |
| or HSS 036 | High School Equivalency Test Preparation - Writing | 72-96 |
| **Total** | | **108-192** |