Programs of Study: Degrees and Certificates

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Family Support Studies:
Programs are designed for students interested in working with families. Courses explore best practices and principles that nurture healthy family environments. Students learn to connect families to community resources and help parents become advocates for their families. Graduates have found jobs in health, education, and human service agencies.

Family Support Studies AAS-T
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Coursework provides education and training to students currently working or desiring to work with individuals and their families using Family Support practice and principles. Transfers to selected four-year colleges.
Family Support Certificate
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Provides education and training to students currently working or desiring to work with individuals and their families using Family Support practice and principles.
Family Support Core Certificate
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Coursework provides education and training to students currently working or desiring to work with individuals and their families using Family Support practice and principles

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.

Family Life Education:
Family Life/Parent Education Parent education classes are offered that respond to the complex needs of today’s families. Parents participate actively in the growth and development of their children and enhance their parenting skills. Many classes are offered at cooperative preschools in the community, including at the college’s Center for Families.

Cooperative Preschool
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The cooperative preschools offer:
• Parent-infant classes
• Parent-toddler classes (1 to 3 years old)
• Parent-preschool cooperative (2 to 5 years old)
• Classes for parents with children enrolled in Head Start centers
• Classes for licensed childcare providers

Early Childhood Education:
The program supports the development of teachers of young children, ages birth through eight years. Many graduates are community leaders in serving children and families. Coursework strengthens theoretical learning with a high level of skill development and practical application for beginning and experienced educators. Completion of the degree or certificate meets professional standards in various early childhood education settings.

Early Childhood Education Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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This program prepares a student for employment in early childhood (infancy to third grade) program settings for work as a teacher, elementary school classroom aide, assistant teacher, preschool teacher, family support worker, or program administrator.

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.

Computer Science:
Gain the skills needed to create excellent computer programs and earn the wages of a valued computer programmer. Our courses teach both theoretical programming concepts and practical programming skills, along with the methods of programming development required by software companies.

Windows/C++ Specialization Certificate
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Designed for people who wish to upgrade their programming skills to include both C and object oriented programming using C++ in the Windows environment.

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.

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 Install and Computer Support Certificate
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Trains technicians to be capable of installing, troubleshooting, upgrading, and repairing computers. Courses cover computer software, hardware and networking essentials. At the completion of the program a student should be able to prepare for and take the following: A+, Network+, Server+, and the wireless CWNA.
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.

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.

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.
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.

International Studies:
Offering college transfer courses in the humanities and social sciences.

Associate of Arts Degree
Program Requirements | Homepage | Course Descriptions | Classes offered this quarter
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.

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

Associate of Arts Degree
Program Requirements | Homepage | Course Descriptions | Classes offered this quarter
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.

Occupational Safety and Health:
Occupational Safety & Health Technician studies is a unique program at the college. Coursework provides education and training to students currently working or desiring to work with national and state workplace safety and health standards.

Occupational Safety and Health AAS-T
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This two-year degree program provides education and training for individuals currently working in the field and for students desiring to work with national and state workplace safety and health standards.

GED Classes:

GED Classes / ABE
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Enabling people to obtain the equivalency of a high-school diploma, opening doors to employment, advancement, and other educational and training opportunities. Take advantage of low-cost Adult Basic Education/Pre-GED classes to enhance your learning.

Allied Health Education:
Health care is the second fastest growing industry in the U.S. with opportunities in both direct patient care and support occupations. Whether you are looking to enter the health care field or to supplement your current skills, the following programs are designed to meet your needs. (For a degree or certificate in medical office work see Business Information Technology.)

Health Unit Coordinator Certificate
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Prepares students to work as a health unit coordinator in a nursing unit of a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The health unit coordinator works closely with health professionals providing communication support to nursing services and ancillary departments in the collection and dissemination of patient data.

Associate of Arts - Seattle Pacific University:
Associate of Arts degree for transfer to specific programs at Seattle Pacific University.

Associate of Arts Degree
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Designed for students who plan to transfer to Seattle Pacific University School of Education's Elementary Teacher Certification program. This AA will satisfy SPU’s general education requirements and the admission requirements for entrance into the College of Education at a junior standing.

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.

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.

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.
Medical Office Clerk Certificate
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Prepares the graduate for positions as entry-level medical office support professionals.