Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education Writing Proficiency
Certificate of Competency (Noncredit) Adult Basic Education · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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):
- Write a well-organized paragraph using correct English writing conventions
- 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 |
| orABE 036 | Effective Writing for the Workplace | 36-72 |
| orHSENG 083 | Composition 1 | 72 |
| orHSS 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 |
| orHSS 036 | High School Equivalency Test Preparation - Writing | 72-96 |
| Total | 108-192 | |