PGM Code – 518C
Program Description This entry level certificate builds the foundation skills for both a career using computers and a career in a variety of computing fields. Students will gain skills in: intermediate office applications, business computer concepts, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and support for PC hardware and software. The content in this certificate maps to A+ certification and has a strong customer support focus emphasizing the skills students need for maximum success in an IT environment.
Credit/Grade Requirements This certificate is awarded upon a student’s completion of a minimum of 30 credits of program requirements and electives as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds CC. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college level courses as well as a minimum grade point average of 2.8 within the program requirements.
Students planning to continue on to a two-year Associate of Technical Arts degree in Computer Information Systems should plan ahead while working toward their CIS certificate. For a smooth transition from certificate to degree, students should see a CIS adviser at their earliest opportunity.
Students Are Advised To
- Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
- Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning,
- Communicate with an academic adviser, and
- Submit an Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits Form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds CC.
Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.
College Resources
College Website | www.edcc.edu
How to Enroll | www.edcc.edu/es
Transfer Center | www.edcc.edu/transfer
College Bookstore | www.edcc.edu/bookstore
Advising Appointments | 425.640.1458
Adviser
The adviser for this certificate is
Steve Higdon | shigdon@edcc.edu | 425.640.1777
Department Website
Computer Information Systems | http://cis.edcc.edu | 425.640.1902
Gainful Employment
Gainful Employment Information is available for this program.
| Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds CC certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student. |
