San José City College offers an Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Science for Transfer (AST) degree, and various certificates in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Graduates of the Associate in Science degree qualify through academic preparation and field experience for work in child centers, pre-schools, daycare facilities, infant and toddler centers, and other programs serving young children.

Become a construction manager or building inspector. The job market is strong for both career paths, especially with the increasing complexity of today's construction projects. Classes offer the most current information available and include project management, estimating, codes, inspection, and construction-related computer applications. The Construction Management program at Edmonds College is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. The program is one of eight similarly accredited associate degree programs in the United States.

Environmental Science combines information from biology, chemistry, physics, and geology, stressing a scientific approach toward understanding the nature and scope of current environmental issues.

Engineering is the art of applying scientific and mathematical principles, experience, judgment, and common sense to make things that benefit people. Engineers solve problems. They improve and develop products to meet consumer and societal needs. They find ways for existing products to work better, last longer, operate more safely, and cost less. They also look for innovative solutions to global problems. Engineers design bridges and important medical equipment as well as processes for cleaning up toxic spills and systems for mass transit.

Physics provides a foundation for all other sciences. The skills and knowledge gained in physics are also helpful in several non-science-related disciplines such as business and social work. As a career, physicists put their theoretical knowledge of science to practical use in many high-tech industries, such as electronics, robotics, communication, aerospace technology, and medicine. There's no limit to what you can do with a solid foundation in physics!

Health care is one of the growing industries in the nation with opportunities in both direct patient care and support occupations. Edmonds College’s instructors, and experienced healthcare professionals, will guide you through classroom and laboratory activities to learn about the healthcare environment, personal skills to make you successful in the healthcare workplace, and the specific skills required in your chosen profession. Our affiliations with local healthcare facilities will enable you to obtain clinical hands-on experience to hone your skills in the healthcare environment.

An education in social and human services can lead you in many interesting directions — from alcohol and chemical dependency counseling to senior services and activities specialist. The job opportunities are endless, helping people of all ages with emotional, mental, physical, and economic difficulties in a wide variety of settings and facilities. The degree programs include supervised work experience at community chemical dependency or human service agencies.

Family Support Studies is a unique program that has received national recognition. Many job fields, such as early childhood education, child welfare, public education, and health care, are using the principles and practices of family support to reach and serve all families. Our program brings individuals from diverse disciplines together to study family support principles and practices to enhance knowledge and skills in working with diverse families — economically, culturally, and linguistically. It's designed for students entering the job market for the first time, as well as for those changing careers or seeking to strengthen their professional skills in work involving families.

The associate’s degree in Sociology is designed for students planning to earn at least a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. The program’s curriculum is also an excellent choice for students who desire a more comprehensive understanding of social group behavior, as well as those who plan to practice in one of the social science professions.

You should consider a career in chemistry if you like science and math, working with your hands, performing laboratory experiments, or computer modeling. As a chemistry student at Edmonds College, you will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience, work as an intern in government and commercial labs, and make career and networking contacts.

The Medical Coding and Billing A.A.S. Degree provides students with the skills necessary to function as Physician-Based Coders, Hospital Coders, or Medical Claims Reviewers. Today, there are many demands for coding specialists and accurately coded data from the medical record in all types of health care institutions.

Humanities courses cover a wide range of topics and disciplines, such as film, literature, mythology, and popular culture. These courses are often multidisciplinary, combining subjects like film and psychology, or popular culture and history. Some of the courses examine particular cultures, such as Francophone, German or Latin American. Humanities courses can be a chance to delve into a topic enjoyably and creatively, as well as provide practice in many of the skills needed for required courses, particularly in critical thinking and academic writing. Some of the Humanities courses fulfill the Cultural Diversity (CD) requirement for the two-year degree.

Do you want to make an impact on global issues and explore the natural world? We can help you start your path to a rewarding career in geology as you study all aspects of the planet, its history, composition, internal structure, and surface features. Study at Edmonds College - located in Lynnwod, WA in Washington State.

This program generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization with an emphasis on people as the most important asset of a business. This program will prepare individuals seeking management positions to be better candidates for promotion, and those already in management positions to improve their management skills and effectiveness. This includes instruction in management practice and theory, human resources management and behavior, interpersonal communications in a business setting, marketing management, and business decision making.

The Psychology program is designed for students planning to earn at least a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field. The curriculum focuses on developing a solid foundation of knowledge regarding human thought, behavior, and emotion, both individual and collective.