General Information:
Instructional Programs Overview
Transfer
Programs
For students who plan to earn a baccalaureate (four-year) degree, the
transfer program is designed to be the first step to achieve that goal.
Courses in this program parallel the first
two years of a university program, and credits earned in these courses
generally transfer to four-year colleges throughout the United States.
Study in this program leads to an Associate of Arts degree or an Associate
of Science degree (for science majors).
It is important that students who already
know which four-year college they wish to attend read the institution’s
catalog, or make contact via its Web site or in person, and plan their
program at Highline to meet the requirements of that institution. Faculty
advisers or advisers in the Educational Planning and Advising Center
in Building 6 will assist students in developing their schedule of courses.
Students who have not decided on a major
or a specific four-year college or university should generally pursue
Option A of the Associate of Arts degree. Option A will prepare students
to meet the general requirements of most Washington State four-year
colleges and universities. More tailored Associate of Arts, Option A,
programs can be designed - with adviser assistance - to meet pre-major
requirements in fields such as business and education. See
degree
requirements.
Transfer admission is competitive. While completion of an associate’s
degree in arts or science provides students with many advantages in the
transfer process, it does not guarantee admission to the four-year
institution or to the major of the student’s choice..
Advisers are available in the Educational
Planning and Advising Center to help students plan their program of
study and transfer. Faculty advisers also assist students with their
planning.
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Professional-Technical
Education Programs
For students who need technical, personal, and professional skills for
employment, the professional-technical programs are designed
to prepare graduates for entry into the field of their choice.
Highline’s professional-technical
programs also offer refresher and skill-improvement courses for those
who are already employed.
The Associate of Applied Science
(AAS) degree or Certificate of Completion is earned upon satisfactory
completion of the required credits for the specific program chosen.
Many of the credits earned in these programs are not intended for transfer
to four-year colleges.
Although the primary purpose for Highline’s professional-technical
education programs is immediate, gainful employment, some graduates
decide to transfer to four-year colleges to continue studying in their
chosen fields. Although the transferability of professional-technical
credits is limited, the college or university to which the student is
transferring will determine if the credits earned in the professional-technical
program may be counted toward a baccalaureate degree at that institution.
A faculty adviser or an adviser in the Educational
Planning and Advising Center will help students meet unique educational
goals. Complete program descriptions can be found in the “Professional-Technical
Programs” section of the catalog.
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Integrated Basic Education
Skills Training (I-BEST)
I-BEST is a delivery method that provides short-term education and
training to students with English language and basic education needs.
Courses are co-taught by professional-technical and ESL/ABE faculty.
Students completing the program receive a short-term certificate of
achievement, are equipped with skills for entry-level positions, and may
use credits earned to continue on an educational path toward
certificates and degrees in existing professional-technical programs.
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Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a system of training in which
a person desiring to learn a specific occupation is given instruction
and experience on the job, as well as community or technical college
courses related to that particular occupation. It is a time-proven method
of systematically producing highly skilled workers.
Highline cooperates with joint apprenticeship
training committees by coordinating training for the dispensing
optician, library and information services, instructional assistant and
educational paraprofessional programs.. These emerging new
apprenticeships vary in the number of hours of supplemental related
training required, but in no case is related training less than 144
hours per year. Classes are generally offered in a variety of formats
including on-campus, hybrid and online.
Dispensing Optician Training: (206)
878-3710, ext. 3131 (web
page)
Educational Paraprofessional Training: (206)
878-3710, ext. 3043
Instructional Assistant Training: (206) 878-3710, ext. 3043
Library & Information Services Training: (206) 878-3710, ext. 3259
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Extended Learning
The Center for Extended Learning offers a rich
variety of programs on Highline’s main campus in Des Moines, at
its Federal Way Center (33320 1st Way South, Federal Way), and at a
variety of school and community buildings throughout the college service
area. The Center for Extended Learning’s administrative office
is located in the Outreach Center (Building 99) adjacent to the main campus; (206) 870-3785.
http://cel.highline.edu
The Center for Extended Learning offers classes
and programs designed to meet students’ needs in the areas of
technology and computer training, business and professional development,
and personal enrichment. Students can take a wide variety of noncredit
classes at a number of locations in the community, including their home
or workplace. Current programs include
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Continuing Education Units
(CEUs)
One CEU is defined as 10 clock hours of participation
in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship,
capable direction, and qualified instruction. The primary purpose of
the CEU is to provide a permanent record of the educational accomplishments
of an individual who has completed one or more significant noncredit
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Clock Hours and Endorsements
for Teachers
The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) makes
teachers responsible for tracking their own endorsements and clock
hours. To ensure that the courses taken meet requirements, students
should call the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in
Olympia or visit the OSPI Web site at
www.k12.wa.us/cert/.
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Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education programs link on-the-job
experience with related classroom instruction. The Highline faculty,
student, and employer collaborate to establish learning objectives and
to evaluate progress in a predetermined course of study. Many professional-technical
programs include co-op experiences. Transfer students (AA degree) may
earn up to twelve credits that transfer as general electives to most
four-year institutions.
Building 19, lower level, room 107; (206) 878-3710,
ext. 3343
flightline.highline.edu/workforce/services/cooperative_ed.htm
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General Educational Development
(GED) Testing
Highline is a testing center certified to administer
the GED test through the GED Testing Service of the American Council
on Education. Adults 19 years of age or older may earn a certificate
of educational competence with a satisfactory score on the GED test. Arrangements for taking the test may be made through
the Testing Center. Special testing arrangements for students with disabilities
are available. Highline also offers free GED test preparation courses.
Building 6; (206) 878-3710, ext.
3583
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High
School Completion
Students who have not earned a high school diploma
may enter Highline’s High School Completion program. Students
take classes that lead to a standard Washington State–approved
high school diploma. The program is designed for students who are 19
years old or older, but students who are at least 16 years old may be
considered for acceptance. More information is available at the High
School Programs office.
Building 6; (206) 878-3710, ext.
3583
High School Enhancement
Students who are 16 years or older can enroll
in college courses through the High School Enhancement program. Permission
from the student’s high school and parents or legal guardian is
required. Regular college tuition and fees are charged. More information
is available at the High School Programs office.
Building 6; (206) 878-3710, ext.
3583
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High School Programs
Students participating in Running Start, High
School Enhancement, or the High School Completion programs work closely
with the High School Programs advisers. See the individual entries in
this section for more information about each program.
Building 6, upper level; (206) 878-3710,
ext. 3583
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Honors Scholar
The Honors Scholar program offers students the
opportunity for educational enrichment and academic recognition. The
program targets motivated, academically successful students looking
to be better prepared to transition to four-year academic institutions
or looking to open doors to competitive professional-technical opportunities.
Successful completion of the program gains students special recognition
at graduation and official notice on their transcripts.
Students seeking to graduate from Highline with distinction
as an Honors Scholar should enroll as early as possible in Honors Seminar
(HONOR 100) and the Honors colloquy, Contemporary Voices (HONOR 101).
The Honors Scholar program also requires students to complete Honors
Option projects in a minimum of 30 hours of their regular coursework
and conclude their studies with an interdisciplinary
project by enrolling in HONOR 299.
For more information see http://flightline.highline.edu/honors
or talk to a faculty adviser.
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Kaplan English Programs
for International Students
Kaplan’s International Program on Highline’s
campus provides an intensive English and university preparatory program
to international students who wish to study in the United States. Kaplan
students benefit from small classes and individualized attention. Personal
advising for university placement is also available. Four levels of
classes that include grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking
are offered. Students that successfully complete the highest level class
do not have to take the TOEFL exam to be admitted to Highline Community
College. Kaplan students are housed with host families or in nearby
apartments.
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Pre-College Studies
Highline offers pre-college courses in reading, writing, study skills, and arithmetic
to help students gain the academic skills they need to enroll in
college-level courses. Courses in
English as a Second Language (ESL) reading and writing are also available.
Students usually need only a few courses to improve their academic skills
before they may enroll into transfer or professional-technical classes.
Building 19; (206) 878-3710, ext.
3941
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Adult Basic Education/GED
Students who desire to improve
their basic academic skills for work, further study, or daily life may enroll in classes through the Adult
Basic Education or General Educational Development (GED) programs. There
is a $25 nonrefundable charge for each class. Need-based waivers are
available.
Building 6; (206) 878-3710, ext.
3355
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for
immigrants, refugees, and other who want to learn the English language
are offered each academic quarter at various locations, both on and
off campus. There is a $25 nonrefundable charge for each class. Need-based
waivers are available.
Building 6; (206) 878-3710, ext.
3297
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ROTC: Department of Aerospace
Studies and Military Science
Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available
to Highline students through an agreement between Highline Community
College and the University of Washington. The objectives of the ROTC
programs are to motivate, educate, and commission highly qualified students
as officers in the Army or Air Force. Highline graduates may apply for
scholarships. For further information, students may contact the following
office:
Recruiting Office
USAF ROTC District 910
Box 353830
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-2360
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Running Start
Running Start is a partnership between Highline
Community College and local high schools that allows eligible high school
juniors and seniors to enroll for college-level courses and
earn credits toward a college degree. High school credit is also earned
for these courses. Tuition is free during the academic year. The special
application procedures and deadlines are available from a high school
counselor or in Highline’s High School Programs office.
Building 6; (206) 878-3710, ext.
3583
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Puget Sound Early College
Puget Sound Early College (PSEC) is a small-school, cohort-based program
in Federal Way that emphasizes collaborative, project-based learning.
Using the Running Start model, PSEC allows 11th and 12th graders
to complete courses toward both the diploma and an associate’s
degree. Participation must be full time. Space is limited. Application
procedures and deadlines are available from high school counselors or
through PSEC.
Federal Way Center; (206)
878-3710, ext. 3679
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