Overview
Edmonds Community College is a public two-year college located outside of Seattle, Washington. The school has an interesting mix of students: of the 12,000 enrolled each quarter, 5,000 attend online or hybrid courses; 800 are working towards their GED. Edmonds offers career-oriented degrees, transfer degrees, continuing education, and GED programs.
Student Appeal
As you can see by the high proportion of students taking some type of online course work, Edmonds has embraced online education. For adults looking to advance their education at a reasonable price, Edmonds could be a great fit.
Accreditation
Edmonds Community College has regional accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NCCU).
- Associate of Arts Degree - GeneralAssociate of Arts Degree - General
This program consists of 90 credits of individually designed courses. The program is a terminal degree and is not intended for university transfer.
- Associate of Arts in Family Support Studies / Human DevelopmentAssociate of Arts in Family Support Studies / Human Development
This unique AA program is designed for university transfer, specifically to the University of Washington. Specialized courses cover areas such as family systems, home visiting skills, and parent development.
- Associate of Technical Arts Degree in Business ManagementAssociate of Technical Arts Degree in Business Management
This program covers core areas such as math and English, allowing students to develop sound critical thinking and reasoning skills. The course work is designed for students who wish to transfer to complete a Bachelor in Administrative Management at Central Washington University.
- Associate of Technical Arts Degree in E-BusinessAssociate of Technical Arts Degree in E-Business
Graduates can use this program to enter business arenas that require a strong technological understanding. Students study supply chain management, customer relations, project management, and more.
- Associate of Technical Arts Degree in Office Supervision and ManagementAssociate of Technical Arts Degree in Office Supervision and Management
This is an applied science degree which covers core management skills, while also providing students with a transferrable array of general education courses. Core classes discuss accounting, computer fundamentals, and project management.
- Certificate in Advanced Office SkillsCertificate in Advanced Office Skills
This program covers communication skills, group/interaction skills, and business technology skills. The program is 35 credits and is aimed at those who possess basic office abilities but want to increase their skills or technological understanding.
- Certificate in Computer Game DevelopmentCertificate in Computer Game Development
This certificate discusses computer programming, design, commercial development, and game testing. The program requires 63-66 credits, including general education and game development-specific course work.
- Certificate in Project ManagementCertificate in Project Management
Graduates of this program will understand the techniques for managing short-term projects. Students learn how to develop schedules, lead teams, budget appropriately, and address problems as they arise.
- GEDGED
Edmonds online GED program is a fast-paced 5 week course, aimed at students who have strong reading skills. Students in the program will study the math and writing portions of the GED in-depth, and will hone their test-taking skills.