PCC Noncredit Program Guide

Dear Community Members: Mission Statement

Welcome to the Noncredit Division at the The mission of the Noncredit Division
Pasadena City College Foothill Campus. is to serve a diverse community
focusing on capability, flexibility and
Earning a career certificate, improving your empowerment. The Division offers
personal and/or professional skills, or obtaining comprehensive educational resources
citizenship can transform you and your family’s such as technical and academic
life. The Noncredit Division is committed to the programs and courses including Adult
belief that every student deserves access to af- Basic Education (ABE), Adult High
fordable and high-quality education. School Diploma Program (AHSD),
General Education Development
Ours is a supportive learning community, with (GED) preparation, English as a
outstanding faculty who will help you achieve Second Language (ESL), Parenting
your academic, career, and personal goals. The Education, courses for older adults,
content and delivery methods of the Noncredit adults with disabilities, Short-term
Division’s instructional offerings are designed Career Technical Education (CTE)
to meet the demands of the community and the courses, and a wealth of support
workplace. Our dedicated staff is committed to programs. The Noncredit Division’s
supporting you in every step on your path to primary mission is to facilitate the
success. Pasadena Area Community College
District’s Mission to provide a standard
In addition to providing courses and programs of excellence, high quality instruction,
to meet the needs of individuals from varied and a more capable workforce to meet
backgrounds, the Noncredit Division offers a current labor market trends.
variety of important support services. Counsel-
ing, orientation, tutoring, and assessment are Board of Trustees
among the many student support services avail-
able to students. President: Ross Selvidge, Ph.D.
Vice President: Dr. Anthony R. Fellow
We are honored that you have chosen the PCC Clerk: James A. Osterling
Noncredit Division to advance your future. Board Secretary: Dr. Rajen Vurdien
Whether you wish to pursue high school di- Berlinda Brown
ploma studies, earn a workforce certificate or Hoyt R. Hilsman
certificate of completion, transition to credit John Martin
courses, explore a different career, or learn a Linda Wah
new craft, the PCC Noncredit Division is the
right place to embark on your journey to Invest Noncredit Administration
in Yourself as you Invest in Your Future!
Dr. Robert Bell
Sincerely,
Assistant Superintendent/Senior Vice President
Dr. Robert H. Bell
Ibrahim Naeem, Supervisor
Assistant Superintendent/ Dr. Raquel Torres-Retana, Director
Senior Vice President

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General Information

Shift your career. Develop skills for the workforce.
Empower yourself to get the education
and the job you’ve always wanted!

The Noncredit Division provides free adult educational courses and programs to help
you pursue your goals. Our programs are flexible and tailored to adult learners. We offer
job training courses that can help refine and develop your skills. The options for
changing and improving your life are endless!

Get Started

Classes in the Noncredit Division are open to everyone! You can apply online at
www.pasadena.edu/noncredit or in person at our Admissions & Records Office.
If you are an international student or under the age of 18, you must apply in person.
1. Apply to PCC Noncredit Division
Complete the Noncredit Division Application online at www.pasadena.edu/noncredit,
(See page 14) or at the Admissions & Records Office in Room 100.
2. Take Your Placement Tests*
Placement tests are used to get you into the right class and are needed before enrolling
in the following courses and programs:
• Noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL),
• General Educational Development (GED) or
• Adult High School Diploma program
3. Complete Your Orientation*
For some of our programs, you may need to attend an orientation to familiarize yourself
with our facilities and policies. To see if an orientation is required for your specific
program, please contact the Counseling Office in Room 105 at the Foothill Campus or at
(626) 585-3006.
4. Meet with a Counselor*
After you’ve completed your placement tests and orientation, a counselor will meet with
you to help you plan your class schedule and make sure you are placed in the correct
courses.
5. Register for Your Classes
During your meeting with a counselor, you will receive a registration card. Take this card
and a valid ID to the Admissions & Records office to complete your enrollment.
To register online see page 15.

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General Information

Pasadena Area Consortium

Pasadena City College, Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), Arcadia Unified School
District, and Temple City Unified School District have entered into the Regional Pasadena
Area Consortium (PAC) to expand adult education programs to a greater number of adult
learners.
Grant funds to the regional consortium have helped implement a plan to better serve
adults with new, enhanced programs and services addressing the following five key
program areas:

1. Elementary and secondary basic skills, including classes required for high school
diploma or high school equivalency certificate.

2. Classes and courses for immigrants eligible for education services in citizenship and
English as a Second Language, and workforce preparation classes in basic skills.

3. Education programs for adults with disabilities.
4. Short-term career technical education (CTE) programs with high employment potential.
5. Programs for apprentices.

The PAC’s vision is to provide academic and workforce skills training and teaching
excellence for all Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), and
English as Second Language (ESL) learners in a supportive community environment. The
goal is to promote higher educational pathways or workforce preparation opportunities
through noncredit, credit academic or CTE programs.

Our Programs

Students who successfully complete the courses within our certificate programs will
receive either a Certificate of Completion or a Certificate of Competency. We also offer
other courses in addition to our certificate programs.

Certificate Programs Medical Front Office Clerk
Personal Care Attendant
Adult Basic Education Pre-Apprenticeship in Construction
Basic Graphic Design and Building Trades
Business Office Systems Vocational ESL (VESL)
Child Care Provider Workforce Preparation
Computer Keyboarding (English and Workforce Readiness for
Bilingual) Developmentally Disabled Adults
Computer Skills
English as a Second Language (ESL) Additional Programs
Family Home Childcare Provider and Courses
(English and Bilingual)
GED Preparation Program Adult High School Diploma
General Office Clerk Adults with Disabilities
Introduction: How to start a Small Immigrant Education
Business (English and Bilingual) Older Adult Courses
Introduction: Legal Interpretation & Parent Education
Translation
Introduction: Medical Interpretation &
Translation

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Short Term Career Technical Education (CTE)

Job Training Programs: CTE • BUSN 7303 - Business Office Computer
Applications/Basic Excel
Whether you are seeking to enter the
workforce for the first time or looking to • BUSN 7304 - Office Records
advance within your current profession, Management and Filing
our short term job training programs (CTE)
will put you on the path to reaching your • BUSN 7305 - Basic Business English
professional goals. Master key skills. and Communications
Develop new techniques. Improve your
employability. • BUSN 7306 - Career Skills for the
Workplace

• BUSN 7307 - Basic Business Math
• BUSN 7308 - Basic Bookkeeping

Basic Graphic Design Child Care Provider

The Basic Graphic Design Program The Child Care Provider Program
provides the essential skills and workforce provides introductory training and
preparation needed for a career in graphic education in child development and
design. The curriculum also prepares you working with children ages birth through
for a pathway to credit graphic design five. The curriculum also prepares you for
programs. You will gain knowledge in a pathway to credit child development
fundamentals of typography, design programs. You will gain knowledge in
principles, website creation, project man- developmentally appropriate practices,
agement, digital techniques, workplace creating lesson plans, optimal learning
diversity, and portfolio development. environments, health and safety
A Certificate of Completion is awarded guidelines, culturally relevant curriculum
upon completion of all required courses. development, and CPR/First Aid training.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded
Required Courses: upon completion of all required courses.
• GRFN 3001 - Basic Graphic Design
• GRFN 3002 - Fundamentals of Graphics Required Courses:
• CHDN 1100 - Introduction to Teaching
and Production
Young Children
Business Office Systems • CHDN 1101 - Introduction to Home,

The Business Office Systems Program School and Community Relations
prepares students for entry/intermediate • CHDN 1102 - Basic Skills for Child Care
level clerical jobs. This program will also
enable students to transition into a credit Provider
business information technology program.
Students will lean effective Computer Keyboarding
communication skills in a business office (English and Bilingual)
setting, basic bookkeeping, business
math, how to maintain files and records, The Computer Keyboarding program
and use MS Office software. provides the essential skills and work-
A Certificate of Completion is awarded force preparation needed for careers in
upon completion of all required courses. office administration. The curriculum also
prepares you for a pathway to a credit
Required Courses: business programs. You will gain
• BUSN 2601A - Computer Keyboarding A knowledge to improve correct fingering,
• BUSN 2601B - Computer Keyboarding B speed, accuracy, editing, proofreading and
• BUSN 7301 - Computer Windows formatting skills.
Bilingual Option - The Computer
Applications Keyboarding program also offers a
• BUSN 7302 - Business Office Computer Bilingual option, which teaches you the
same skills, but with the courses offered in
Applications/Basic Word both Mandarin or Spanish.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded
upon completion of all required courses.

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Short-Term Career Technical Education (CTE)

Required Courses (English): Childcare Provider program also offers a
• BUSN 2601A - Computer Keyboarding A Bilingual option, which teaches you the
• BUSN 2601B - Computer Keyboarding B same skills, but with the courses offered in
• BUSN 7301 - Computer Microsoft Spanish.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded
Windows Applications upon completion of all required courses.

Required Courses (Bilingual): Required Courses (English):
• BUSN 2611A - Computer Keyboarding • CHDN 4000 - Family Home Childcare

A - Bilingual Provider: Introduction to Child
• BUSN 2611B - Computer Keyboarding Development
• CHDN 4001 - Family Home Childcare
B - Bilingual Provider: Culturally Relevant Curriculum
• BUSN 7310 - Computer Microsoft • CHDN 4002 - Family Home Childcare
Provider: Licensing and Workforce
Windows Applications - Bilingual Readiness

Computer Skills Required Courses (Bilingual):
• CHDN 4100 - Family Home Childcare
The Computer Skills Program provides
the skills and workforce preparation Provider: Introduction to Child
needed for careers in office administration. Development-Bilingual
The curriculum also prepares you for a • CHDN 4101 - Family Home Childcare
pathway to credit business programs. You Provider: Culturally Relevant
will gain knowledge in learning MS Office Curriculum-Bilingual
applications, such as Word, Excel, and • CHDN 4102 - Family Home Childcare
Keyboarding. Provider: Licensing and Workforce
A Certificate of Completion is awarded Readiness-Bilingual
upon completion of all required courses

Required Courses:
• BUSN 7301 - Computer Microsoft

Windows Applications
• BUSN 7302 - Business Office Computer

Applications/Basic Word
• BUSN 7303 - Business Office Computer

Applications/Basic Excel
• BUSN 2601A - Computer Keyboarding A

Family Home Childcare General Office Clerk
Provider (English and
Bilingual) The General Office Clerk program
provides the essential skills and workforce
The Family Home Childcare Provider preparation needed for careers in office
program provides the essential skills and administration. The curriculum also
workforce preparation needed for careers prepares you to transition to credit
in child care. The curriculum also prepares business programs. You will gain
you for a pathway to credit child develop- knowledge in MS Office applications, office
ment programs. You will gain knowledge records management, business English
in procedures for developing and licens- and communications, and keyboarding.
ing diverse family child homes, culturally A Certificate of Completion is awarded
relevant curriculum, child development upon completion of all required courses.
theories, and CPR/First Aid training.
Bilingual Option - The Family Home

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Short-Term Career Technical Education (CTE)

Required Courses: “This program gave me the
• BUSN 7301 - Computer Microsoft knowledge and inspiration
to go forward with my
Windows Applications business idea.” - Norberto G.
• BUSN 7304 - Office Records Manage-
ment and Filing Introduction: Legal
• BUSN 7305 - Basic Business English Interpretation and Translation
and Communications
• BUSN 2601A - Computer Keyboarding A The Introduction: Legal Interpretation &
Translation Program provides the essential
Introduction: How to Start a skills and workforce preparation needed
Small Business (English and for careers in the legal field. The
Bilingual) curriculum also prepares you for a
pathway to credit paralegal, legal or
The Introduction to Starting a Small administration of justice programs. You will
Business program provides the essential gain knowledge in legal translation and
skills and workforce preparation to start interpretation for court proceedings,
and manage a small business. The working in a multilingual legal system,
curriculum also prepares you for a simultaneous translations, and judicial
pathway to credit business programs. You certification requirements.
will gain knowledge in the fundamentals of A Certificate of Completion is awarded
starting a small business, workplace upon completion of all required courses.
diversity, business management,
financing, and business plan development. Required Courses:
Bilingual Option - This program also • PLGN 1001 - Introduction: Legal
offers a Bilingual option, which teaches
you the same skills, but with the courses Interpretation & Translation, Module A
offered in Spanish. • PLGN 1002 - Introduction: Legal
A Certificate of Completion is awarded
upon completion of all required courses. Interpretation & Translation, Module B

Required Courses: Introduction: Medical
• BUSN 4001 - How to Start Your Own Interpretation and Translation

Small Business The Introduction: Medical Interpretation/
• BUSN 4002 - Managing a Small Translation program provides the essential
skills and workforce preparation needed
Business for careers in medical interpretation. The
• BUSN 4003 - Financing a Small curriculum also prepares you to
transition to credit health programs. You
Business will gain knowledge in medical translation
• BUSN 4004 - Developing a Business and interpretation for medical visits and
procedures, working in a multilingual
Plan medical system, simultaneous
translations, and medical translation
Required Courses (Bilingual): certification requirements.
• BUSN 4401 - How to Start Your Own A Certificate of Completion is awarded
upon completion of all required courses.
Small Business-Bilingual
• BUSN 4402 - Managing a Small

Business-Bilingual
• BUSN 4403 - Financing a Small

Business-Bilingual
• BUSN 4404 - Developing a Business

Plan-Bilingual

Required Courses:
• MAN 1001 - Introduction: Medical

Interpretation & Translation, Module A
• MAN 1002 - Introduction: Medical

Interpretation & Translation, Module B

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Short-Term Career Technical Education (CTE)

Medical Front Office Clerk Pre-Apprenticeship in
Construction and Building
The Medical Front Office Clerk program Trades
provides the necessary preparation for
entry-level positions in a medical front The Pre-Apprenticeship in Building Trades
office setting. The curriculum also and Construction Industry program
prepares you for a pathway to credit provides the essential skills and workforce
medical assisting programs. You will gain preparation needed for careers in the
knowledge in medical terminology, medical building trades and construction industry.
billing and coding, software applications, The curriculum also prepares you for a
administrative duties, legal requirements pathway to credit construction programs.
on reporting and patient privacy, You will gain knowledge in blueprint
communication, customer service, medical reading, material-handling equipment,
transcription, and workplace diversity. interpreting trade technical calculations,
A Certificate of Completion is awarded and practicing safety construction
upon completion of all required courses. techniques according to Occupational
Required Courses: Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• MAN 5000 - Medical Front Office Clerk: standards.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded
Front Office Procedures, Module A upon completion of all required courses.
• MAN 5001 - Software Applications for
Required Courses:
Medical Office Settings, Module B • BLDN 2300 - Introduction to

Personal Care Attendant Occupational Safety and Health for the
Building Trades
• BLDN 2301 - Introduction to the Building
Trades and Construction Industry
• BLDN 2302 - Basic Construction Math
for the Building Trades and Construction
Industry
• BLDN 2303 - Introduction to Blueprint
Reading for the Building Trades and
Construction Industry
• BLDN 2304 - Basic Material Handling
and Rigging

The Personal Care Attendant program Earn your
provides the essential skills and workforce Certificate
preparation needed for careers as Today!
personal care attendants. The curriculum
also prepares you for a pathway to credit
health programs. You will gain knowledge
in causes of dementia, principles of end-
of-life care, cultural diversity, caregiver
ethics and skills, medical guidelines, and
utilizing key community resources.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded
upon completion of all required courses.

Required Courses:
• PCAN 3000 - Personal Care Attendant I:

Basic Care
• PCAN 3001 - Personal Care Attendant II:

Dementia and End of Life Care

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Workforce Preparation

Workforce Preparation A Workforce Readiness Certificate is
awarded upon completion of all required
Our workforce preparation programs will courses. The certificate is recognized by
help you develop the skills and tools to find the California Community Colleges System
a job and increase your employability. Office (State of California).

The Workplace Readiness Program Workforce Preparation Certificate
provides the necessary tools and Required Courses
techniques for entering the workforce and/ • WRKP 2101- Workplace Readiness:
or improving employability skills. In this
course, instructors will address the entire Basic English
job search and advancement process: • WRKP 2102 - Workplace Readiness:
you will have the opportunity to gain
knowledge on topics such as effective job Basic Math
searches, writing resumes and cover • WRKP 2103 - Workplace Readiness:
letters, interviewing techniques,
appropriate workplace behaviors, diversity Basic Job Skills
in the workplace, effective communication
skills, customer service, and fundamental “These classes gave me
academic skills. The curriculum also the education to reach my
prepares you for pathways to other goals, fulfill my dreams,
noncredit or credit certificate programs. and get a good job.” - Fin S.

Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL)

Vocational English as a A Certificate of Competency is awarded
Second Language (VESL) upon completion of all required courses.

There are five Certificate of Competency Required Courses:
programs that provide instruction in the • ESLV 3000 - VESL: Child Care Provider,
English language to adult, non-native
English speakers with specific vocational Module A
goals. Emphasis on occupation-specific • ESLV 3001 - VESL: Child Care Provider,
terminology and communication skills
with common phrases for interacting with Module B
clients or future employers.
VESL Green Construction
VESL Child Care Provider
The VESL Green Construction program
The VESL Child Care Provider program prepares beginning-high to intermediate-
prepares beginning-high to intermediate- low ESL students for careers in green
low ESL students for careers in child care. construction. The curriculum also serves
The curriculum also serves as a path- as a pathway to noncredit and credit CTE
way to other noncredit CTE certificates, programs. Students gain knowledge in
and credit child development programs. essential vocabulary for communicating in
Students gain knowledge in essential a building trades and construction indus-
vocabulary for understanding basics of try job, understanding verbal and written
child growth and development, communi- directions, worker rights, and safety on the
cating with parents or future employers, job.
health and safety, and duties of child care A Certificate of Competency is awarded
providers. upon completion of all required courses.

Required Courses:
• ESLV 1012 - VESL: Green Construction,

Module A
• ESLV 1013 - VESL: Green Construction,

Module B

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Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL)

VESL Green Housekeeping Required Courses:
• ESLV 2030 - VESL: Green Landscaping
The VESL: Green Housekeeping program
prepares beginning-high to intermediate- and Gardening, Module A
low ESL students for careers in green • ESLV 2031 - VESL: Green Landscaping
housekeeping. The curriculum also serves
as a pathway to other noncredit programs. and Gardening, Module B
Students gain knowledge in essential
vocabulary for communicating in a house- VESL Health Care
keeping industry job, understanding verbal
and written directions, worker rights, and The VESL Health Care program prepares
safety on the job. beginning-high to intermediate- low ESL
A Certificate of Competency is awarded students for careers in health care. The
upon completion of all required courses. curriculum also serves as a pathway
to noncredit and credit CTE programs.
Required Courses: Students gain knowledge on essential
• ESLV 1014 - VESL: Green House vocabulary used in communicating in the
health care field, understanding verbal and
keeping, Module A written directions, medical emergencies,
• ESLV 1015 - VESL: Green House CPR/First Aid, safety, and basic patient
needs.
keeping, Module B A Certificate of Competency is awarded
upon completion of all required courses.
VESL Green Landscaping and
Gardening Required Courses:
• ESLV 4000 - VESL: Health Care, Module
The VESL: Green Landscaping and
Gardening program prepares beginning- A
high to intermediate-low ESL students for • ESLV 4001 - VESL: Health Care, Module
careers in landscaping and gardening.
The curriculum also serves as a pathway B
to noncredit and credit CTE programs.
Students gain knowledge on essential
vocabulary used in communicating in the
landscaping and gardening industry,
understanding verbal and written
directions, plant identification and
placement, and safety on the job.
A Certificate of Competency is awarded
upon completion of all required courses.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

English as a Second and grammar. All classes are offered at
Language (ESL) beginning through advanced levels and
are designed to increase your
The Noncredit English as a Second opportunities for successful employment
Language program is for students whose and academic achievement.
first language is not English. Our courses
will help you learn to read, write, and After you complete the required courses
speak in English and be ready to find a job for each level, you will earn a Certificate of
or transition to the credit ESL classes. Competency and be prepared to begin the
During our program, you will take courses next ESL Level program.
in conversation, advanced listening,
speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing,

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English as a Second Language (ESL)

Noncredit ESL Program/Courses: ESL Level 3
• ESLN 1063A - English as a Second
ESL Literacy
• ESLN 1060A - English as a Second Language, Level 3A
• ESLN 1063B - English as a Second
Language, Literacy Level A
• ESLN 1060B - English as a Second Language, Level 3B

Language, Literacy Level B ESL Level 4
• ESLN 1064A - English as a Second
ESL Level 1
• ESLN 1061A - English as a Second Language, Level 4A
• ESLN 1064B - English as a Second
Language Level 1A
• ESLN 1061B - English as a Second Language, Level 4B

Language, Level 1B ESL Level 5
• ESLN 1065A - English as a Second
ESL Level 2
• ESLN 1062A - English as a Second Language, Level 5A
• ESLN 1065B - English as a Second
Language, Level 2A
• ESLN 1062B - English as a Second Language, Level 5B

Language, Level 2B More courses available. Check class
schedule for courses offered.

Adult High School Diploma

Adult High School Diploma Adult High School Diploma
Coursework
It’s never too late to earn your High School
diploma. Continue and complete your high To complete the program and be eligible
school education through our Adult High for a High School diploma, you must
School Diploma program. The program complete a total of 160 course credits in
is approved by the California Community the following subjects:
College Chancellor’s Office and provides • English (30 credits)
a comprehensive education, with courses • Mathematics (25 credits)
in Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral • Social & Behavioral Sciences (30 credits)
Sciences, Humanities, English, • Natural Science (20 credits)
Mathematics, and a selection of electives. • Humanities (10 credits)
• Electives (45 credits)
Graduation and Earning your
Diploma Proficiency Exams

To graduate and receive your high school In addition to completing the required
diploma, you will need to complete 160 coursework, you will need to pass three
units in the required courses of study and proficiency tests to demonstrate
demonstrate proficiency of basic skills proficiency in basic skills in composition,
by passing three proficiency exams. A mathematics and reading.
minimum of 20 units must be completed
in residency at PCC; this means that you All Noncredit
take a minimum of four five-credit courses Courses are
in the Noncredit Division. Only one class Free!
challenge can be applied for residency
requirements.

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GED Preparation “Love the availability
of these classes, never
GED Preparation give up on your dream!”

The General Educational Development - Alicia P.
(GED) exam is an opportunity to earn
a certificate equivalent to a high school GED en Español
diploma, without returning to high school.
Las clases de GED en español proveen
Our General Education Development instrucciones en su idioma para preparar y
program offers you free classes to help ayudar a los estudiantes pasar el examen
you prepare for the General Education de GED. Estudiantes graduados en el
Development (GED) exam. The programa de preparación: GED en
curriculum also prepares you for a español, serán celebrados en la
pathway to other noncredit or credit graduación anual y podrán aplicar para
programs. During the program, you will una beca o exención de colegiatura
gain knowledge in college and career (Sujeto a requerimientos de elegibilidad).
readiness, including career exploration Estudiantes que desean estudiar en el
and study skills. Services include test- programa de GED en español deben de
taking strategies, hands-on computer contactar a su instructor antes de atender
practice testing, academic counseling, a las clases.
individual follow-up, and easy access to
local GED testing centers. Las Clases de GED:
A Certificate of Competency is awarded • GED 4101 - Bilingüe Inglés
upon completion of all required courses. • GED 4102 - Bilingüe Matemáticas
• GED 4103 - Bilingüe Ciencias
Required Courses • GED 4104 - Bilingüe Ciencias Sociales
• GED 4001 - Language Arts
• GED 4002 - Mathematics (Cursos bilingües con instrucción en inglés
• GED 4003 - Science y en español)
• GED 4004 - Social Studies

Immigrant Education

Immigrant Education PCC Noncredit Division
Offers Day, Night, and
Our Immigrant Education classes are Weekend Classes!
specifically designed to provide immigrants
and their families with the opportunity to
become active and participating members
of economic, civic society, and preparation
for citizenship.

Courses Offered
• IMME 3000 - Citizenship Preparation
• IMME 3001 - Development of Literacy

Skills for Native Spanish Speakers
• IMME 3002 - English for Written Driving

Test

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Additional Programs

Additional Programs Adults with Disabilities

The Noncredit Division also offers Enhance your existing workforce skills and
additional courses designed to address gain new ones through our courses for
many educational needs and personal adults with disabilities. Our courses pro-
interests. Visit our website for more vide you with a foundation of basic skills
information. that help with both the direct and indirect
workplace skills that are necessary for get-
Older Adults ting and keeping a job.
A Certificate of Competency may be
Courses for individuals (50 years and available for some programs.
older), focusing on topics that promote
independence, advocacy, community Parent Education
engagement, self-maintenance, personal
growth, physical and cognitive health, Invest in your child’s well-being by partici-
career development and economic self- pating in free Parent Education classes
sufficiency. taught by Master Degree level certified
instructors trained in Early Childhood
Adult Basic Education Education and Marriage and Family
Counseling. PCC provides a supportive
The Adult Basic Education program and stimulating environment for parents
provides the essential skills for academic and children’s optimal learning experience.
advancement to the adult high school
diploma (AHSD) or General Educational 2017 SPRING SEMESTER
Development (GED) programs. Students BEGINS FEBRUARY 21st
will gain knowledge in language arts and APPLY TODAY!
mathematics and may advance to develop
skills for the workplace and to prepare for
future educational opportunities.
A Certificate of Competency is awarded
upon completion of all required courses.

Contact Information

We are located at 3035 East Foothill Boulevard in Pasadena.

OFFICE ROOM LOCATION PHONE NUMBER
Admissions and Records 100 (626) 585-3036
Counseling 105 (626) 585-3006
Student Success Center 108 (626) 585-3015

WWW.PASADENA.EDU/NONCREDIT Like us on Facebook: PCC Foothill
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How to Apply Online

New students can register online at www.pasadena.edu/noncredit or in person at
The Noncredit Division Located at the Foothill Campus. If a student is returning
after an absence of more than one semester, he or she must apply again.

To Apply Online, Follow These Steps:

1 Visit www.pasadena.edu/noncredit
and click on “Apply Now”

2 Go to Step 1 and click on “Apply Now”

3 Create a temporary LancerPoint Login ID and a PIN,
(this will only be used for application process)

then click “First time user account creation”

4 Select application type from menu

5 Select semester term and begin application process
* You will need to provide information on previous education during
this step.
* You must provide a valid email address to receive confirmation.

6 Once you have completed the application checklist and agree to
the terms of admission, your application will be submitted

7 You will receive an email within 2-3 business days with your new
LancerPoint Username, ID Number, and instructions for activating
your account

You must activate your LancerPoint account to register for classes

* Please Note: You may or may not need to attend orientation,
and or complete placement/assessment tests before registering for
some classes.

If you do not receive an email within 3 business days, or if you need help applying:
Visit The Admissions & Records Office: (626) 585-3036
On the Foothill Campus - Room #100
3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107

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How to Register Online

To Register for Classes Online, Follow These Steps:

1 Please refer to the email “PCC: Registration” that you received
after applying

2 Go to LancerPoint to Login and activate your account
(See instructions on email)

3 Login to LancerPoint with your new password

4 Click on the “CEC Classes and Academics” tab

5 Under Select Classes click “Schedule of Classes”

6 To view all Noncredit classes: Choose a Term (i.e. Fall, Spring, etc..)
and click “Select Term.” In Course Level: choose “Non-Credit” and click

“Search” at the bottom of the page

-OR-

To search for a specific subject/course: Choose a Term (i.e. Fall, Spring,
etc..) and click “Select Term.” In Subject: Select your specific
NONCREDIT subject area from the list (i.e. Business Noncredit, Paralegal
Noncredit, etc..). Click “Search” at the bottom of the page

7 Find the class(es) you want to register for. Write down the CRN (Course
Reference Number).

8 Return to your “CEC Classes & Academics” tab in LancerPoint, go to
Register for Classes, click “Add/Drop Classes.” Select a Term and click

“Submit”

9 Under Add Classes Worksheet (at the bottom of the page), enter CRNs
for all the classes you want to register for. Click “Submit Changes”

10 If your registration was accepted, under Current Schedule, you will see
your class information and the date you enrolled

If your registration was NOT accepted and you receive an error message, please
contact The Admissions & Records Office: (626) 585-3036
On the Foothill Campus - Room #100
3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107

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PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
NONCREDIT DIVISION - FOOTHILL CAMPUS
3035 E. FOOTHILL BLVD.
PASADENA, CA 91107-3106

2017 SPRING SEMESTER
Classes start on February 21
2017 SUMMER SEMESTER
Classes start on June 26