Highline College SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS

Expectations

• International students must enroll in at least 12 credits and no more than 18 credits per quarter

o At least 7 credits must be in the classroom o Online classes are not recommended

Registration Timeline: http://registration.highline.edu/calendar.php

• Registration begins in the previous quarter and international students can register one day before all students

• It is possible to change classes, but students must finalize their schedule by the end of the first week

SUMMER Late June-Mid August (8 weeks) FALL Late September-Mid December (12 weeks) WINTER Early January-Late March (11 weeks) SPRING Early April-Mid June (11 weeks)

Class Schedule: https://classes.highline.edu/

• Opportunity to select from English, Humanities, Physical Education and computer courses, or focus on a subject

• Variety of programs and courses at Highline: Business & Hospitality, Design & Computer Science, Education, Social Sciences, and more

Internship Option – Minimum 2 Quarters *Important to take classes related to your internship field!*

1st Quarter: 139 Pre-Internship Seminar 1) Internship Searching and Applying 2) Once you are offered an internship, complete Student Profile

& Training Agreement and Learning Objectives (paperwork) 3) Meet with faculty advisor 4) Get registered for 140; 1 credit = 30 hours

2nd Quarter: 140 Cooperative Education (Internship) Short-Term Certificate Options:

• Certificate/degree programs generally require 45-90 credits • Computer Science certificates • Hospitality & Tourism Management • Interior Design & Visual Communications certificates • International Business & Trade • Integrated Basic Education Skills Training (I-BEST)

I-BEST classes integrate college credit courses with English language and adult basic skills. I-BEST classes include five hours a week of non-credit Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.

o Business Technology o Early Childhood Education

2014-15

Short-Term Certificate Options Animation Certificate (15 CR)

• VICOM 132 Drawing for Illustration I (5 CR) • CSCI 121 Mobile App Development I (5 CR) • CSCI 112 Animation (5 CR)

Business Technology Technical Skills Certificate (11 CR) Fall, Winter, or Spring Quarters

• BTECH 103 Modular Keyboarding (3 CR) • BTECH 111 Modular intro to Microsoft Office (3 CR) • BTECH 101 Intro to Windows (2 CR) • BETCH 112 Intro to Internet (3 CR)

Computer Aided Design Certificate (15 CR)

• INT D 168 SketchUp (2 CR) • INT D 196 Architectural Drafting I (5 CR) • INT D 280 Architectural Drafting II (5 CR) • VICOM 230 Photoshop (3 CR)

Computer Science Certificates (Variable, 15-30 CR)

• Networking/Data Recovery & Forensics • Web/Database Development • Gaming, Animation and Mobile Development

Customer Service Certificate (Technical Skills +12 CR) Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate (12 CR) Fall Quarter

• ECED 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (5 CR) • ECED 107 Health, Safety, Nutrition (5 CR) • ECED 120 Practicum: Relationships & Communication (2 CR)

Hospitality/Tourism Specialist Short-Term Certificate (18 CR)

• HOST 100 Intro to Hospitality/Tourism (5 CR) - Recommended • HOST Courses or approved related instruction (18 CR)*

Examples: Managing Customer Service Airline Customer Service Travel Counselor Travel Geography Front Office Operations Hospitality Mgmt & Operations Cruise Operations Food & Beverage Operations Pre-Internship Seminar Cooperative Education Internship

*Courses must be approved by faculty advisor

Inter-Disciplinary- Communications (15 CR) Fall, Winter, Spring Quarters

• CMST 200 Intercultural Communication • CMST 220 Public Speaking • BUSN 207 Cultural Awareness & Business Etiquette

+ Optional: • BUSN/HOST 139 Pre-Internship Seminar (2 CR) • BUSN/HOST 140 Internship (Variable CR)

Inter-Disciplinary- General Studies (17 CR) Fall, Winter, Spring Quarter

• CARER 110 Career Plan/Self Evaluation (2 CR) • COORE 100 Coordinated Studies (10 CR)

Or two 5-CR classes from Social Sciences or Humanities • CMST 200 Intercultural Communication (5 CR)

+ Optional: • BUSN/HOST 139 Pre-Internship Seminar (2 CR) • BUSN/HOST 140 Internship (Variable CR)

Consult with department coordinator about course offerings

Intro to Office Assistant Certificate (Technical Skills +15 CR) Intro to Web Support Certificate (Technical Skills +15 CR) Summer Quarter International Business & Trade Certificate (17 CR) Fall, Winter, Spring Quarters

• BUSN 165 Managing Customer Service (5 CR) • BUSN 216 Microcomputer Application (5 CR) • BUSN 139 Pre-Internship Seminar (2 CR)

+ ONE of the following courses: • BUSN 105 Introduction to Transportation (5 CR) – Winter • BUSN 106 Freight Forwarding (4 CR) - Spring • BUSN 188 Importing and Exporting (5 CR) - Fall

Sustainable Design Certificate (17 CR)

• INT D 168 SketchUp (2 CR) • INT D 270 Sustainable Design (5 CR) • BUSN 190 Sustainable Business (5 CR) • ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (5 CR)

Short Certificate of Specialization (Initial Certificate +8 CR)

• Early Childhood Education (General) • Infant/Toddler Care • School-Age Care • Family Child Care • Administration

Consult with department coordinator about course offerings