Short-Term Certificate Profiles

Business Information Systems

This certificate provides a broad introduction to computers and information systems within the context of business. The program is useful for people who are in the Business or Information Systems fields already and want to update their knowledge. It is also useful for people who wish to gain a foundation for entering those fields. Students will learn how to use spreadsheet and database applications and will practice word processing, especially for business documents. Also included is an introduction to the Internet with experience on how to use e-mail, World Wide Web, listservs, and other features important for international communication and business. Students will have access to computer laboratories. An optional part-time internship can be arranged through the Cooperative Education Office as part of this program. (Attend a "work permission" workshop to find out the requirements and how to apply.)

Students must take a minimum of 12 credits each quarter from the approved course list for their certificate. Not all classes are available each quarter. Consult the quarterly class schedule for information on courses offered. A certificate is earned when the required courses and the minimum number of credits (12) are completed.

Required Courses:
			Credits	Pre-requisites
	Introduction to Business	BUS& 101	5
	Information Technology I	BUS 170	4	* ( * = see note below )

Additional Courses List:

	Principles of Accounting I, II,III	ACCT& 201, 202, 203	5	Must take in order
	Keyboarding	BUS 104	3
	Keyboarding / Skillbuilding	BUS 106	3	*
	Business Math/Spreadsheets	BUS 116	5
	Integrated Communications I & II	BUS 131, 132	5
	Customer Relations	BUS 140	5
	Information Technology II	BUS 171	4	* ;BUS 170 or conc. enroll in BUS106
	Intro to Web Design & Development	BUS 178	5	* ; BUS170 or MIC101 or MIC150
	Introduction to Desktop Publishing	BUS 181	5	* ;Working knowledge of MSWord
	Information & Database Management	BUS 182	5	BUS 104 or equivalent
	Introduction to Law	POLS& 200	5	ENGL& 101 recommended
	Business & Economic Statistics	BUS 210	5	MATH 098 with 2.0 or higher
	Survey of Economics	ECON 100	5
	Introduction to Information Security	ITC 150	5	WEB110 or NET120 or ITC140 w/ 2.0 or above
	PowerPoint Presentations	ITC 160	4	MIC 101 or equivalent
	Application of Math to Management	MATH 116	5	MATH 098 or placement test
	Program Design & Devpmt (Visual Basic)	MIC 110	4	MIC 101 or equiv. or program'g exp.
	Database Mgmt & Design (MS Access)	MIC 120	4	MIC 101 or equiv. experience
	Internet and the World Wide Web	MIC 150	4
	HTML And Web Page Development	MIC 151	5	MIC101 or MIC150 or equiv. exp.
	Web Authoring	WEB 110	4	MIC 101 or equivalent experience

* Requires sufficient keyboarding speed (must take Keyboarding Test - free in Testing Center) or keyboarding class. See the SCCC Catalog for specific requirements for each course.

Business Administration

This program includes courses in fundamental areas of business administration, providing a foundation for people entering the business and management field and deeper understanding of U.S. business practices and culture. It also benefits the established manager who does not have an academic background in business or wants to prepare for entering an MBA program. Students focus on the areas of Organization and Management, Accounting, Economics, and Human Resource Management. An optional part-time internship can be arranged through the Cooperative Education Office as part of this program. (Attend a "work permission" workshop to find out the requirements and how to apply.)

Required Courses:
			Credits	Pre-requisites
	Introduction to Business	BUS& 101	5

Select at least one of the following:

	Survey of Economics	ECON 100	5
	-OR-
	Principles of Accounting I	ACCT& 201	5

Additional Courses:

	Principles of Accounting I, II, III	ACCT& 201, 202, 203	5 ea.	Must take in order
	Microeconomics	ECON 201	5	MATH 098; ENGL& 101 recommended
	Macroeconomics	ECON 202	5	MATH 098; ENGL& 101 recommended
	Human Resource Management	BUS 103	3
	Keyboarding	BUS 104	3
	Multicultural Issues in the Workplace	BUS 112	5
	Diversity Issues in Business	BUS 113	3
	Business Math/Spreadsheets	BUS 116	5	MATH 085 Placement on COMPASS
	Integrated Communications I	BUS 131	5
	Integrated Communications II	BUS 132	5	BUS 131 with 2.0 or higher
	Customer Relations	BUS 140	5
	Information Technology I	BUS 170	4	BUS 104 or 25wpm keyboarding test
	Information Technology II	BUS 171	4	BUS 170 and 35wpm or BUS 106 enr.
	Applied Business Statistics	BUS 175	5

*Requires sufficient score on Math placement test or completion of Math courses at the college level.

MBA Preparation

This program allows students in non-Business fields to take the core Business courses they need to meet graduate school requirements. The curriculum is flexible: requirements can vary considerably between MBA programs, so students may choose to enroll for only those courses that their program requires. MBA programs have many admission requirements, including GMAT or GRE scores, work experience and high TOEFL scores, in addition to holding a recognized Bachelor's degree. Successful completion of the MBA Preparation Certificate will not guarantee acceptance in any specific MBA program, but it will provide course preparation needed to meet the challenge of an MBA degree.

Students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours each quarter from the approved course lists below. Note: not all classes are available each quarter. Consult the quarterly class schedule for information on courses offered.

Required Courses:
			Credits	Pre-requisites
	Principles of Accounting I, II, III	ACCT& 201, 202, 203	5 ea.	Must take in order
	Microeconomics	ECON 201	5	MATH 098 (ENGL& 101 recommended)
	Macroeconomics	ECON 202	5	MATH 098 (ENGL& 101 recommended)
	English Composition	ENGL& 101	5	Sufficient score on Placement Test
	Business & Economic Statistics	BUS 210	5	MATH 098 with 2.0+; and ENGL& 101 strongly recommended.
	Calculus-level Math course	MATH& 142, 148, 151	5 ea.	Check schedule for pre-requisites

Suggested Electives:

	Introduction to Law	POLS& 200	5
	Effective Presentations	CMST& 220	5	Placement into ENGL& 101
	English Composition	ENGL& 102	5	Completion of ENGL& 101
	Intro. to Microcomputer Applications	MIC 101	4
	Database Mgmt & Design (Access)	MIC 120	4	MIC 101 or equivalent experience
	Internet and the World Wide Web	MIC 150	4

Important:
The required courses are those most commonly requested by MBA programs. However, requirements vary at different MBA programs. You should consult with the college/ university you plan to attend to find out which courses are most appropriate for that MBA program.

The length of time spent in the certificate program will vary depending on:

a) How many of the core courses are needed for admission to your MBA program; and,

b) Your English and Math levels. Students may need to take ESL and/or pre-college level Math courses.

Introduction to Computers

The Introduction to Computers certificate will provide students with a basic understanding of using the computer and selected software applications. Students who are not yet proficient in computing should take this option. Students will have access to the computer laboratory at the college.

Required Courses:
			Credits	Pre-requisites
	Introduction to Microcomputer Applications	MIC 101	4	--
	Information Systems Concepts	ITC 102	3	--

Additional Courses:

	Introduction to Desktop Publishing	BUS 181	5	25 wpm; working knowledge of MSWord
	Pre-Calculus	MATH& 141	5	Math placement test or MATH 098 (2.5+)
	Using Computers (choose from various applications)	MIC 102	1 ea.	--
	HTML And Web Page Development	MIC 151	5	MIC 101 or MIC 150 or equiv. exp.
	Introduction to Logic	PHIL& 106	5	Math placement test (MATH 084 or above)

(Computer Studies certificate requirements on reverse.)

Computer Studies

The Computer Studies option will provide students with a wide range of course options. This program requires that students already have basic computer skills: familiarity with using a computer keyboard, the internet, etc. and knowledge of at least one or more computer applications such as Word, Excel, or Access. Students will have access to the computer laboratory at the college. An optional part-time internship can be arranged through the Cooperative Education Office as part of this program. (Attend a "work permission" workshop to find out the requirements and how to apply.)

Required Courses:
			Credits	Pre-requisites
	Information Systems Concepts	ITC 102	3	--

Select one of the following:

	Introduction to Computer Programming	CSC 110	5	MATH 098 or 106
-OR-
	Programming Concepts & Fundamentals	ITC 110	5	MIC 101; eligibility for MATH 098
-OR-
	Program Design & Developmt. (Visual Basic)	MIC 110	4	MIC 101 or equiv. or programming exper.
-OR-
	Web Authoring I (HTML/XHTML)	WEB 110	4	MIC 101 or equiv. experience
	Introduction to Desktop Publishing	BUS 181	5	25 wpm; working knowledge of MSWord
	Pre-Calculus	MATH& 141	5	Math placement test or MATH 098 (2.5+)
	Using Computers (choose from various applications)	MIC 102	1 ea.	--
	HTML And Web Page Development	MIC 151	5	MIC 101 or MIC 150 or equiv. exp.
	Introduction to Logic	PHIL& 106	5	Math placement test (MATH 084 or above)

Additional Courses:

	Computer Operating Systems	ITC 134	5	MIC 101; ITC140 or concur. enrollment
	UNIX Operating System	CIS 136	5	ITC 110 or concurrent enrollment
	Visual Basic I	CIS 172	5	ITC 110 or MIC 110
	Introduction to Computer Programming	CSC 110	5	MATH 098 or 106
	Computer Programming for Engineers	CSC 142	5	MATH& 141; CSC 110
	Computer Programming II	CSC 143	5	CSC 142
	Programming Concepts & Fundamentals	ITC 110	5	MIC 101; MATH 098 eligibility
	Introduction to Computer Hardware	ITC 140	5	MIC 101 or CIS 102 or equivalent
	Database Development for Programmers	ITC 220	5	MIC 101; MIC 110 or ITC 110 or perm.
	Pre-Calculus	MATH& 141	5	Math placement test or MATH 098 (2.5+)
	Program Design & Developmt. (Visual Basic)	MIC 110	4	MIC 101 or equiv. or program’g exp.
	Database Mgmt. & Design w/ MS Access	MIC 120	4	MIC 101 or equivalent experience
	Spreadsheet Applications & Design (Excel)	MIC 122	4	familiarity w/ microcomputers
	Internet and the World Wide Web	MIC 150	4	--
	HTML And Web Page Development	MIC 151	5	MIC 101 or MIC 150 or equiv. exp.
	Network Essentials	NET 120	5	MIC 101 or ability to use MS Office
	Introduction to Logic	PHIL& 106	5	Math placement test (084 or above)
	Web Authoring I	WEB 110	4	MIC 101 or computer exp.
	Web Authoring II	WEB 120	4	WEB 110 or permission

In addition to the courses listed above, students may choose from a variety of Computer and Information Technology courses at the college after prerequisites have been met.

Survey of Fine Arts

This certificate is a combination of courses listed under Art, Music and Drama.

Students must take a minimum of 12 credits each quarter from the approved course list for their certificate. A certificate is earned when the required courses and the minimum number of credits (12) are completed.

NOTE: Not all classes are available each quarter. Consult the quarterly class schedule for information on courses offered. An optional part-time internship can be arranged through the Cooperative Education Office as part of this program. Attend a "work permission" workshop to find out the requirements and how to apply.

Required Core Courses:

Select two of the following:
			Credits
	Art Appreciation	ART& 100	5
	Design	ART 101	5
	Survey of Modern Art	ART 105	5
	Introduction to Acting	DRMA 120	5
	Intro. to Music Theory & Ear Training	MUSC& 141	5
	Fundamentals of Music	MUSC 125	5

Additional Courses:

	Art Appreciation	ART& 100	5
	Design	ART 101, 102, 103	5 each
	Survey of Modern Art	ART 105	5
	Drawing	ART 111, 112, 113	5 each
	Introduction to Printmaking	ART 121	5
	Printmaking - Intermediate	ART 122	5
	Monotype & Monoprint	ART 123	5
	Painting	ART 201, 202, 203	5 each
	Watercolor Painting	ART 205, 206, 207	5 each
	Art History	ART 251, 252, 253	5 each
	History of the Art of Asia	ART 255	5
	Introduction to the Theater	DRMA 101	5
	Introduction to Acting/Acting	DRMA 120, 121, 122	5 each
	Jazz 1, 2, 3 (Concert Jazz Dance)	DRMA 204, 205, 206	5 each
	Music in the Western World	MUSC 100	5
	Music Theory	MUSC 141, 142, 143	5 each
	Introduction to World Music	MUSC 110	5
	Group Instruction, Piano	MUSC 126, 127, 128	2 each
	Fundamentals of Music	MUSC 125	5
	Individual Instruction (Choose from a variety of instruments. Additional fee required.)	MUSC 130, 134-139 MUSC 171, 172, 173	2 2
	American Popular Music	MUSC 161	5
	History of Jazz	MUSC 204	3-5

Note: In addition to the list above, students may choose other courses with ART, DRMA, MUSC prefixes.

Music

This certificate program includes music surveys, vocal and instrumental performance, theory and individual instruction.

Students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours each quarter from the approved course list (see below). A certificate is earned when the required courses and the minimum number of credits (12) are completed.

NOTE: Not all classes are available each quarter. Consult the quarterly class schedule for information on courses offered. An optional part-time internship can be arranged through the Cooperative Education Office as part of this program. Attend a "work permission" workshop to find out the requirements and how to apply.

Required Core Courses:

Select one of the following:
			Credits
	Music Theory	MUSC& 141	5
	Fundamentals of Music	MUSC 125	5

Select one of the following:

	Music in the Western World	MUSC 100	5
	World Music	MUSC 110	5
	Music in the United States	MUSC 113	5
	American Popular Music	MUSC 161	5
	History of Jazz	MUSC 204	5

Additional Courses:

	Music in the Western World	MUSC 100	5
	Music Theory	MUSC 141, 142, 143	5 each
	World Music	MUSC 110	5
	Music in the United States	MUSC 113	5
	Rock Music - History and Perspectives (DL only)	MUSC 116	5
	Beginning Group Instruction, Voice	MUSC 119	2-3
	Intermediate Group Instruction, Voice	MUSC 120	2
	Beginning Group Piano Instruction	MUSC 126, 127, 128	2 each
	Advanced Group Piano Instruction	MUSC 221, 222, 223	2 each
	Fundamentals of Music	MUSC 125	5
	Individual Instruction (Choose from a variety of instruments. Additional fee required.)	MUSC 130, 134-139 MUSC 171, 172, 173	2 2
	American Popular Music	MUSC 161	5
	History of Jazz	MUSC 204	3-5

Note: In addition to the list above, students may choose other courses with the MUS prefix for this certificate.

Art

This certificate includes courses in watercolor, painting, drawing, printmaking, introduction to art, introduction to design and art history surveys (for advanced students).

Required Core Courses:
			Credits
	Art Appreciation	ART& 100	5

Select one of the following:

	Design	ART 101	5
	Drawing	ART 111	5
	Printmaking	ART 121	5
	Painting	ART 201	5
	Watercolor Painting	ART 205	5


Additional Courses:

	Drawing	ART 111-113	5 each
	Design	ART 101-103	5 each
	Survey of Modern Art	ART 105	5
	Printmaking	ART 121-122	5 each
	Monotype & Monoprint	ART 123	5
	Painting	ART 201-203	5 each
	Watercolor Painting	ART 205-207	5 each
	Art History	ART 251-253	5 each
	History of the Art of Asia	ART 255	5

Note: In addition to the list above, students may choose other courses with the ART prefix for this certificate.

Global Studies

As the world grows more interconnected, an international view becomes increasingly important to compete in the global marketplace. The Global Studies certificate offers participants the opportunity to study a variety of international and intercultural topics, including intercultural communication, social issues, international relations, language and history. This certificate would be helpful for students who are interested in entering an international field or who work in companies with multi-national companies. An optional part-time internship can be arranged through the Cooperative Education Office as part of this program. (Attend a "work permission" workshop to find out the requirements and how to apply.)

Students must take a minimum of 12 credits each quarter from the approved course list for their certificate. Not all classes are available each quarter. Consult the quarterly class schedule for information on courses offered. A certificate is earned when the required course(s) and the minimum number of credits (12) are completed.

Required Core Courses:
			Credits
	Intercultural Communications	HUM 105	5

Additional Courses:

	Survey of Anthropology	ANT 100	5 credits
	Cultural Anthropology	ANT 202	5 credits
	History of the Art of Asia	ART 255	5 credits
	Professional Development	BUS 216	5 credits
	Urbanization in Developing Nations	GEG 230	5 credits
	Introduction to World Music	MUS 110	5 credits
	Contemporary World	POL 112	5 credits
	International Relations	POL 230	5 credits
	Psychology of Adjustment *if PSYC 120 was taken during College Bridge/ESL studies, it can also count toward this certificate.	PSY 120	3 credits

In addition to the list above, students designing a 2-, 3- or 4-quarter certificate may choose from any foreign language courses other than English and from other courses related to Global Studies, listed below.

ECON 202	ANTH/&	113, 130, 135, 201, 205, 211, 228
ENV 150, 170	ENGL/&	256, 266, 233, 218, 291, 292
GEG 200, 207, 260	HIST/&	120, 126, 127, 128, 138, 200, 210, 211, 241, 251, 268
MUSC 109	HUM	115, 160, 180, 234, 261
REL 150, 151	LIT/SPA	234, 236, 238
POLS 205, 220, 255	PHIL	240, 245, 250
WMN 205	SOC	108, 170, 220

*NOTE: During the summer quarter when Seattle Central has reduced course offerings, alternate courses may be substituted with Advisor permission.

American Studies

The American Studies certificate provides participants with an insight into different aspects of American life. The program will be of interest to participants who want to increase their understanding of the United States, in particular to those who interact regularly with Americans in their home country. Students will choose from a variety of courses covering history, culture, social issues and communication, and learn how these have shaped modern. America . An optional part-time internship can be arranged through the Cooperative Education Office as part of this program. (Attend a “work permission” workshop to find out the requirements and how to apply.)

Students must take a minimum of 12 credits each quarter from the approved course list for their certificate. Not all classes are available each quarter. Consult the quarterly class schedule for information on courses offered. A certificate is earned when the required course(s) and the minimum number of credits (12) are completed.

Required Core Courses (select at least one):
			Credits
	American Government	POLS& 202	5
	OR
	American Mosaic	ANTH& 106*	5
*if SOC 102 was taken during College Bridge studies, it can substitute

Additional Courses:

	Indians of North America	ANTH& 210	5
	Introduction to Business	BUS& 101	5
	Survey of Literary Masterpieces of the U.S.	ENGL 257	5
	Literature of American Cultures	ENGL 258	5
	Between the Wars	ENGL 219	5
	United States History	HIST 111–115	5 each
	Asian American History	HIST 136	5
	Native American History	HIST& 219	5
	Survey of Chicano History	HIST 138	5
	American Women’s History	HIST 140	5
	Women, Race and Class	HIST 145	5
	Intercultural Communication	HUM 105	5
	Gay and Lesbian Studies	HUM 210	5
	Music in the United States	MUSC 113	5
	Rock Music – History and Perspective	MUSC 116	5
	American Pop Music	MUSC 161	5
	History of Jazz	MUSC 204	5
	Minority Politics in America	POLS 170	5
	Sociology of the Media	SOC 120	5
	Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.	SOC 150	5

NOTE: Students designing a 2-, 3- or 4-quarter certificate may also choose from other courses focusing on American Culture, United States history, U.S. minority histories, English or Multicultural issues. During the Summer Quarter only, when Seattle Central has reduced course offerings, alternate courses may be substituted with Advisor permission.

Modern Communication

The Modern Communication certificate allows students to explore different aspects of communication in today's world. The program will be of particular interest to students who are engaged in the work of conveying and sharing information, including teaching, public information, customer service and journalism. Students in the program can examine communication theory, technology and language. An optional part-time volunteer internship can be arranged as part of this program. (Attend a "ork permission" workshop to find out the requirements and how to apply.)

Students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours each quarter from the approved course list. Not all classes are available each quarter. Consult the quarterly class schedule for information on which courses are offered. During the summer quarter when Seattle Central has reduced course offerings, alternate courses may be substituted with Advisor permission

Required Core Courses:

Select one of the following:
			Credits
	Intercultural Communication	HUM 105	5
	*Introduction to Mass Media	CMST& 102	5
	*Introduction to Communication	CMST& 101	5

Additional Courses:

	*Introduction to Communication	CMST& 101	5
	Overcoming Communication Anxiety (prereq: ENGL 096 plcmt)	CMST 115	5
	*Public Speaking	CMST& 220	5
	*Argumentation and Debate	CMST 155	5
	*Small Group Communication	CMST& 230	3-5
	*Intro to Mass Media	CMST& 102	5
	Integrated Communications I, II	BUS 131, 132	5
	Customer Relations	BUS 140	5
	Desktop Publishing	BUS 181	5
	Intercultural Communication	HUM 105	5
	Internet and World Wide Web	MIC 150	5
	HTML and Web Page Development	MIC 151	5
	Web Authoring I, II	WEB 110, 120	4 each
	*English Composition	ENGL& 101	5
	+English Composition: Research	ENGL& 102	5
	*Applied Composition	ENGL 105	3
	Technical Writing (pre-req: ENG 105 or permission of instructor)	ENGL 106	3
	*American Dialects	ENGL 117	5
	Reading and Writing Autobiography	ENGL 240	5
	+Creative Writing	ENGL 151, 152	5 each
	+Creative Non-Fiction	ENGL 205	5

*These courses require ENGL& 101 eligibility.
+Require completion of ENGL& 101.

Students may also take Introductory Language Classes (French, German, Japanese, Spanish, American Sign Language), 5 credits each. Note: first quarter language classes are usually offered Fall quarter only.