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MCAS offers MS Office and computer science courses that prepare students for the technology they will face in the 21st century office environment.

A+ Certification - Intro to Cybersecurity

Class to be held:
Main Campus (MTN)
920 South Mountain Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
& Hybrid Online

Total Program Fee:
$3760

A+ Certification Term 2
Jan 31, 2023 - Apr 27, 2023
Tue and Thu
6:00pm - 9:00pm

This 12 week course prepares students to pass the CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-1101/220-1102 for hardware and software and to pursue employment opportunities as a computer technician. This class is delivered in a hybrid format both in-person and online: direct instruction is provided in person on Tuesdays and through Zoom on Thursdays and curriculum is accessed through an official CompTIA online platform. This is the beginning course on the path to earning a Security+ certification and is articulated with an MCAS partner, Pacific College, such that the course provides college credit in pursuit of an associate degree in cybersecurity. Hardware topics include installing, configuring, and upgrading PC hardware components and peripherals and troubleshooting hardware issues. Software topics comprise installing Windows, and software troubleshooting, including application security support. In addition to the 72 hours of direct classroom instruction in person and through Zoom, students must complete 108 hours of online assignments and assessments in preparation for each class.



Basic Computers / Beginning Computer Applications

Class to be held at:
In-person

Total Program Fee:
$50

Basic Computers
More information about upcoming sessions is available by contacting the front office.

Beginning Computer Applications
More information about upcoming sessions is available by contacting the front office.

The MCAS Basic Computer program consists of two courses: Beginning Basic Computers and Beginning Computer Applications. Both courses are 16-week, open enrollment courses and are delivered in a hybrid manner: instruction is in the classroom and students can access assignment online.

The Basic Computers course helps students access very basic computer technology: turning on a computer, understanding basic Windows, accessing files, basic internet navigation, and setting up a gmail account, among other rudimentary tasks. As students progress they learn some MS Office and Google Suite applications at an elementary level.

Beginning Computer Applications students learn to operate MS Windows, to effectively navigate the Internet, to use key Microsoft Office 2019 applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and to use the Google Suite of products. Enrollment is open as students can enter the program and stay for 16 weeks to learn all modules.



Introduction to Accounting

Class to be held:
Main Campus (MTN)
920 South Mountain Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016

Total Program Fee:
$25

Introduction to Accounting
*Call the MCAS Front Office to add your name to the Interest List

This class helps students seek entry level employment in accounting or as a starting point to those who would like to pursue a career in business administration. Students learn basic accounting principles and how to apply those principles to financial problem-solving and bookkeeping skills. $75 Textbook deposit required.




Career Technical Education Programs


Learn new career skills and start a new career!

Monrovia Community Adult School offers numerous short-term vocational programs that help your earn certifications and give you the skills you need to start a new career. MCAS teachers are experienced professionals who share their industry knowledge to give you a solid foundation for success in a new profession. These teachers also have significant industry contacts and resources to ensure that students who successfully complete our vocational programs have a high rate of job attainment.


Academics & Arts Programs


In addition to our world class vocational programs, MCAS offers excellent Non-Technical Programs. Our English as a Second Language faculty is passionate, caring and committed to helping our students become proficient in English as quickly as possible. The MCAS Academic Lab offers a rigorous high school diploma program that prepares students for postsecondary education. Students seeking assistance with basic skills or test prep for the GED or HiSET can receive assistance from highly qualified instructors. And MCAS arts and crafts classes are taught by talented, successful artists.
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