Certificate of Competency in Life Skills
This noncredit certificate program is designed to benefit adult students with disabilities by providing instruction on social skills and career planning. Students will have the opportunity to develop effective skills related to communication, self-advocacy, social interaction, adaptation, and problem-solving, with an emphasis on applying these skills to their personal, academic and professional life domains. Students will further develop these skills as they identify career opportunities that best align with their individual strengths, personalities, interests, and values. The skills and knowledge acquired from this certificate program will help students gain equitable access to higher education and career opportunities. The program is dedicated to promoting inclusion, mediating barriers to success, and encouraging students to build meaningful relationships in their personal, academic, and professional settings.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| NC 504 | Social Skills for Success | 0 |
| NC 505 | Skills for Career Success | 0 |
| Total Units | 0 | |
Certificate of Competency Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Life Skills Certificate of Competency will:
- Develop the skills to establish and build positive interactions and relationships in the various domains of life.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of appropriate social responses in real-life personal, academic, and professional scenarios.
- Identify strengths, interests, values, and skills to create an individualized vocational plan that best aligns with student’s goals.