Program Overview

Preparation for Academic Scholarship and Success (PASS) Certificate of Achievement

Related Degrees & Certificates

• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • Pathways to Student Success | 16 units

Career Opportunities

The Preparation for Academic Scholarship and Success (PASS) language certificate assists community employers in determining the level of English language qualifications and basic computer skills of potential employees.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Produce and interpret oral and written English at an advanced level in order to successfully enter academic or career pathways.
• Use academic and study skills to succeed at the transfer level.
• Use technology and information competency skills to succeed at the transfer level.
• Develop specific academic and career goals by creating a Student Educational Plan (SEP) and/or identifying and assessing educational opportunities at Cañada College.

Program Overview

The Preparation for Academic Scholarship and Success (PASS) language certificate is a multi-skill, academic English language certificate. Upon completion, students are able to read, write, speak, and understand English in college-level academic contexts. Students who earn the Preparation for Scholarship and Success (PASS) language certificate are prepared to take college courses for transfer, certificates, and degrees in both academic and vocational areas. Additionally, this certificate officially recognizes the acquisition of the English language necessary to succeed in college-level courses and compete successfully in the labor market.

Requirements

Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, minimum of 8 units

• ENGL 100 | Reading and Composition | 3 units
• OR
• ENGL 105 | Reading and Composition with Support | 5 units
• ESL 400 | Composition for Multilingual Students | 5 units

Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 4 units from the following (units must be completed from more than one subject)

• CBOT 432 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 units
• CBOT 435 | Spreadsheets | 3 units
• CBOT 448 | Using Microsoft Windows | 1.5 units
• CBOT 457 | Using PowerPoint in Business | 2 units
• CBOT 470 | Advanced Spreadsheets | 1.5 units
• CBOT 472 | Beginning Word Processing | 1.5 units
• CBOT 474 | Intermediate Word Processing | 1.5 units
• CBOT 475 | Using Outlook | 1.5 units
• CBOT 476 | Adobe Acrobat | 1.5 units
• CRER 110 | Honors Colloquium in Career and Personal Development: Transfer Essentials and Planning | 1 unit
• CRER 137 | Life and Career Planning | 3 units
• CRER 300 | Introduction to Scholarships | 1.5 units
• CRER 401 | College Success | 1 unit
• IDST 150 | Honors Research Seminar | 1 unit
• LIBR 100 | Introduction to Information Research | 1 unit

Total Required Units: 12