# Secondary Education (Pre-Professional) (Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted))

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

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36120/34919/36285

Program Code: SAC.CDSE.CA

Program Control Number: 40528

The Secondary Education (Pre-Professional) Certificate is intended to provide students with skills necessary to work with secondary education students (middle and high school) in an after-school setting, provide tutoring or homework assistance, or assist in academic enrichment programs. This certificate is also pre-professional preparation for students preparing to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree and single subject teaching credential.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Apply skills necessary to work with secondary education students (middle and high school).

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 17 |
| CNSL 114 | Careers in Teaching | 1 |
| or CDEV 114 | Careers in Teaching | 1 |
| CDEV 205 | Introduction to Children with Disabilities or Delays | 3 |
| or EDUC 203 | Introduction to Children with Disabilities or Delays | 3 |
| or APCD 205 | Introduction to Children with Disabilities or Delays | 3 |
| EDUC 105 | Exploration in the Field of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 204 | Proficiency in Educational Technologies for Teachers | 3 |
| or APED 204 | Proficiency in Educational Technologies for Teachers | 3 |
| EDUC 210 | The Teaching Experience: Secondary Education | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| **Total** | | **17** |