Programs of Study: Degrees and Certificates

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Business Information Technology:
Employers look for employees who have a variety of skills such as: keyboarding/typing, communication, computation, computer proficiency, human relations, problem solving, and organization and management.

Advanced Office Skills Certificate
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For students who want to update office technology knowledge and skills to return to the workplace or a job change.
Basic Office Skills Certificate
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An accelerated program designed for graduates seeking entry level employment in general office support positions. Curriculum includes technology and communication outcomes to meet the minimum skills standards needed by general office support personnel in a variety of industries.
Legal Office Specialist Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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For students interested in working in the legal profession.
Medical Information Technology Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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A program designed for students who completed the Medical Information Technology Certificate and specialized in Medical Administrative Assistant or Medical Billing. This degree consists of a combination of medical knowledge, and business and computer applications.
Medical Office Clerk Certificate
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Prepares the graduate for positions as entry-level medical office support professionals.
Medical Information Technology Certificate
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Students develop the skills needed to work health care provider offices.
Office Supervision and Management Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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For students who have prior office work experience and want to move into a supervisory, managerial, or executive assistant position.
Office Technology Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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The Office Technology ATA Degree program of basic and advanced courses is designed for students who are either beginning or brushing up their skills in Office Technology. Entry and advanced level skills in general office work are included in this degree.
Office Technology Certificate
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For students who are beginning or updating their office skills.

Business Management:
Today’s business environment is competitive, demanding, and ever changing. Every program is designed to give students the skills employers’ value: critical thinking, communication, teamwork, management and technology. Students can customize certificates and degrees based on their job experience and goals. They can build a foundation to qualify for entry-level management positions, or take a specialized program to upgrade to a higher-level position.

Business Management Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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This degree develops the critical, foundation skills of business management and new skills required by the dynamic, technology-driven environment.
E-Business Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Combining courses in business, technology, and e-business, this degree prepares managers to improve customer relations, use information and decision-making tools, and maximize bottom-line performance through technology.
Business Management Certificate
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Short-term training for entry-level positions in business and management; leads directly to the Business Management Degree.
Marketing and Sales Certificate
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Short-term training for entry-level positions in business and management; leads directly to the Business Management Degree.
Fashion/Retail Merchandising Certificate
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Short-term training for entry-level positions in business and management; leads directly to the Business Management Degree.
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Certificate
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Advanced certificates intended for students with work experience and/or who seek specific knowledge to stay competitive in the workplace.
Supervision Certificate
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Short-term training for entry-level positions in business and management; leads directly to the Business Management Degree.
Project Management Certificate
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Advanced certificates intended for students with work experience and/or who seek specific knowledge to stay competitive in the workplace.
Associate of Arts Degree
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Designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts background of study during their first and second years of college with an emphasis on business management. The state’s two-year and four-year schools developed transfer agreements that allow students from a community college to transfer at least 90 credits (60 semester credits) to a four-year college or university. The degrees satisfy some – or all – general requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Business Degree with Specialization:
The Business Associate of Technical Arts Degree is designed for students with limited work experience who are interested in a career in business. It requires introductory level course work in the areas of communications, quantitative skills, human relations/group interaction and business in addition to the specialized accounting classes listed and an internship.

Business - Credit Management Specialization Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Designed for students currently working or interested in working in the area of credit management who have taken the courses offered through the National Association of Credit Management and want to apply these to a degree that will enhance their knowledge of business.
Hospitality & Tourism Travel Business Specialization Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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For students interested in a career in business with a focus on travel/tourism.
Business - Horticulture Specialization Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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For students with interested in a career in business. It requires introductory level course work in the areas of communications, quantitative skills, human relations/group interaction and business in addition to the specialized horticulture classes listed and an internship.

International Business:
Students receive an excellent business education, but also gain foreign language skills and knowledge about the world. Each program allows some adjustment to embody the diverse education and work experience students bring to the college and to help them accomplish their goals.

International Business Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Combines a firm foundation of general business studies, international business courses, along with elements of global studies and foreign language.
Bilingual Business Certificate
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For students (U.S. and international) who seek a basic understanding of business, so they can use their language skills more effectively as interpreters.

Computer Information Systems:
The Computer Information Systems curriculum emphasizes a systems approach to problem solving and evolves with the changing needs of business and technology. Students examine technical challenges within the context of the work environment. They learn the importance of being good communicators, team players as well as the skills needed to respond to the complexities of evolving hardware and software.

Computer Information Systems Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Gain the skills needed to move into a wide range of high-tech information technology careers, including technical support, cisco networking, web development, database technologies, information security, Coldfusion, programming, Oracle database developer, business, accounting, java programming, unix ,c/c++ programming, and networking.
Database Information Technologies Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Designed for individuals with experience or prior training in Information Technology who wish to augment their current occupation or acquire new abilities to advance their job skills and qualifications.
Web Application Developer Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Teaches the skills students need to enter a wide-range of Web Development careers.
Desktop Support Specialist Certificate
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This certificate is designed to augment and validate current occupation skills by acquiring computer skills. Having the certificate will assist graduates in gaining employment in a variety of fields that use personal computers.
Web Application Developer Certificate
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For people who wish to augment and validate their current occupation or acquire new skills to become an Internet or intranet Web Application Developer.
Network Security Specialist Certificate
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Gives students the skill sets and knowledge required to administer, design, and implement network security systems.
Network Technology Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Students in the Network Technology ATA degree program will learn the interaction between the software and the hardware of computer and computer network systems.
Information Security and Digital Forensics Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Brings you the latest technology and methods for solving today's business IT Security needs.
Linux Security Specialist Certificate
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Prepare students to design, administer and implement security solutions for Linux hosts and servers.
Business Systems Analyst Advanced Certificate
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Emphasizes a systems approach to understanding and solving business problems specifically related to the acquisition or development of information systems. The core courses introduce students to a variety of methods and tools for understanding problems and identifying system requirements.
Digital Forensics Certificate Certificate
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Trains students to work in an emerging discipline that focuses on the acquisition, recovery, documentation, and analysis of information contained within and created with computing devices.

Associate of Arts - Central Washington University:
Associate of Arts degrees for transfer to specific programs at Central Washington University.

Associate of Arts Degree
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The Associate of Arts degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to Central Washington University programs in Business Administration or Accounting offered at the Lynnwood Center.
Associate of Arts Degree
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The career goal for this degree is to teach business education, office technology, and/or related courses at the high school level.

Accounting:
There is unlimited career potential in both the public and private sectors for individuals with accounting knowledge, combined with computer skills.

Associate of Arts Degree
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Designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts background of study during their first and second years of college with an emphasis on accounting. The state’s two-year and four-year schools developed transfer agreements that allow students from a community college to transfer at least 90 credits (60 semester credits) to a four-year college or university. The degrees satisfy some – or all – general requirements for a bachelor’s degree.
Accounting Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Prepares students for jobs in the accounting field, such as executive assistants, program managers or ones that require working with budgets and financial information. Courses include technology, management communication and accounting.
Accounting Certificate
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Introduces students with minimal work experience to the basics of accounting, technology and communication.

Hospitality and Tourism:
Gain the expertise and skills necessary to become part of the fourth largest industry in the nation. Work for travel agencies, cruise lines, tour companies, or hotels. Or, work as a meeting, event, or wedding planner. Earn a one-year certificate, a two-year degree, or even transfer to a four-year university and earn your bachelor's degree.

Associate of Arts Degree
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Designed for students who plan to transfer to Washington State University's School of Hospitality Business Management program. Students who complete the AA degree and all admission requirements will be granted junior standing on acceptance into the program. This degree is available online.

English as a Second Language:

ESL - Intensive
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The Intensive English Program provides daily ESL classes for students improving their English for academic, work, and social purposes.
ABE ESL
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The Adult Basic Education ESL program provides ESL classes to non-native English speaking immigrants and citizens. Learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Economics:
Providing a superb basis for developing the thinking skills used for becoming an informed citizen, investor, and overall decision-maker. The economic principles and applications explored are used widely throughout careers in business, teaching, and public service.

Associate of Arts Degree
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Designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts background of study during their first and second years of college with an emphasis on economics. The state’s two-year and four-year schools developed transfer agreements that allow students from a community college to transfer at least 90 credits (60 semester credits) to a four-year college or university. The degrees satisfy some – or all – general requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Materials Science Technology:
Gives the skills necessary for graduates to enter the materials and composites industries as an entry-level engineering/manufacturing technician or to transfer to select four-year engineering technology programs.

Materials Science Technology AAS-T
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Students seeking to transfer to degree programs other than those specifically designed for the AAS-T should consider the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degree, which are specifically designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
Manufacturing and Materials Technology ATA
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This two-year degree provides students with basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing procedures and processes and competitive skills for entry-level jobs in a manufacturing or aerospace industry environment. It provides a strong foundation to continue with the AAS-T degree in Materials Science.
Materials Science Technology COC
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Prepares students with knowledge and skills to enter materials and composites industries such as aerospace, military/commercial aircraft, biotech, maritime and transportation, prosthetics, sporting goods, etc.

Associate of Arts - Washington State University:
Associate of Arts degree for transfer to specific programs at Washington State University.

Family Support Studies Associates of Arts Degree
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Designed for students who plan to transfer to the Washington State University’s Human Development program. With this AA degree and all admission requirements students will be granted junior standing on acceptance into the program.

Computers, Electronics and Networks:
Our programs train students to install, maintain and repair electronic, computer, robotic and network systems. Typically, the prerequisites for these courses are high school algebra and strong reading skills. Students make extensive use of practical, hands-on learning and model real-world applications to prepare them for employment upon graduation.

Network Technology Associate of Technical Arts
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Trains students to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot network operating systems and routers. At completion, students should be able to prepare for and take the CCNA and MCP exams.
Network Technology Certificate
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Students in the Network Technology Certificate program will develop the skills required to install, wire together, configure, administer, maintain, and when necessary, troubleshoot complex computer Local Area Networks.
Basic Electronics Certificate
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Awarded after completion of the first year requirements of the Associate of Technical Arts Degree in Robotics and Electronics Technology, with training from basic electronics to more advanced topics such as digital electronics and microprocessor systems.
Robotics and Electronics Technology Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Trains students to enter the job market for a variety of companies as electronics and automation technicians. This program trains students in electronic circuit analysis, functional testing and troubleshooting of complex linear, digital, robotic and microprocessor-based circuits.
Wireless Technology Certificate of Completion
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Trains a student in basic computer networking concepts, wireless network administration and wireless network security. Students will develop the skills required to install, configure, administer, secure, maintain and troubleshoot wireless computer networks. Helps prepare students for the industry certification exams, Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) and Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP).

Anthropology:
Explore human biology, origins, prehistory, cultural diversity, and religious experience. Acquire basic skills in critical thinking, oral and written communication, quantitative reasoning, group interaction, cultural diversity, and technology.

Associate of Arts Degree
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Designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts background of study during their first and second years of college with an emphasis on anthropology. The state’s two-year and four-year schools developed transfer agreements that allow students from a community college to transfer at least 90 credits (60 semester credits) to a four-year college or university. The degrees satisfy some – or all – general requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Sociology:
Examine how our life experiences are shaped by the society in which we live and how we, in turn, influence and shape our social surroundings.

Associate of Arts Degree
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Designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts background of study during their first and second years of college. The state’s two-year and four-year schools developed transfer agreements that allow students from a community college to transfer at least 90 credits (60 semester credits) to a four-year college or university. The degrees satisfy some – or all – general requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Associate of Arts - University of Washington:
Associate of Arts degree for transfer to specific programs at the University of Washington

Associate of Arts Degree
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This Associate of Arts degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to the University of Washington Business Administration program. Students who complete the AA degree and all admission requirements will be granted junior standing on acceptance into the program.
Business Administration (UW - Bothell) Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Designed for students who plan to transfer to the University of Washington Bothell Business Administration program. Students who complete the AA degree and all admission requirements will be granted junior standing on acceptance into the program.

Environmental Science:
A combination of information from biology, chemistry, physics, and geology which stresses a scientific approach towards understanding the nature and scope of current environmental issues.

Associate of Science Degree
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Designed to prepare science majors for transfer to a four-year college with junior standing. Most coursework is in specified mathematics and sciences requirements. The state’s two-year and four-year schools developed transfer agreements that allow students from a community college to transfer at least 90 credits (60 semester credits) to a four-year college or university. The degrees satisfy some – or all – general requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Diversity Studies:
Gain knowledge and information on issues of diversity.

Associate of Arts Degree
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Designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts background of study during their first and second years of college. The state’s two-year and four-year schools developed transfer agreements that allow students from a community college to transfer at least 90 credits (60 semester credits) to a four-year college or university. The degrees satisfy some – or all – general requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Emergency Management:

Emergency Management Certificate
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The Emergency Management, Certificate was developed due to the high demand for trained professionals in this field. This certificate program provides education and training for individuals currently working in the emergency management field and for students desiring to work with national and state workplace safety and health standards in this field.

Associate of Arts - Western Washington University:
Associate of Arts degree for transfer to specific programs at Washington State University

Associate of Arts Degree
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Designed for students who plan to transfer to Western Washington University's program in Business Administration and accounting. Students who complete the AA degree and all admission requirements will be granted junior standing on acceptance into the program.

Arts Now:
Arts Now ArtsNow is a new non-credit arts program at Edmonds Community College. Our goal is to nurture artistic spirit from creation to commerce in the visual, literary, performing, media, and language arts. We offer exciting arts classes, business training for artists, lectures on the arts and art on exhibit.

Non-Credit Enrichment Classes
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ArtsNow is a new non-credit arts program at Edmonds Community College. Our goal is to nurture artistic spirit from creation to commerce in the visual, literary, performing, media, and language arts.

Educational Paraprofessional:
This program is designed for educational assistants and instructional aides who desire to continue their education and improve and validate their skills and knowledge as Educational Paraprofessionals. The Educational Paraprofessional Certificate program is a contractual educational program, therefore students must be employed by a school district that has contracted with the Edmonds CC's Lifelong Learning to provide courses for their employees

Educational Paraprofessional Certificate
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Acknowledges the diverse roles and responsibilities of today’s educational assistants and involved high student participation and practical, immediately applicable information and strategies.

Horticulture:
A horticulture career offers creative and technical challenges that provide lasting professional and personal rewards. Job placement rates remain consistently high.

Landscape Management and Installation Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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Combines a strong foundation in horticulture with the skills and knowledge needed to manage the landscape including irrigation, turf, integrated pest management, tree and shrub care as well as specific business practices.