Tech Prep

Skagit Valley College will grant credits toward a Professional/Technical degree based on competencies gained in high school. The competencies must be agreed upon by the appropriate teachers from the high school and the college. Credit will be transcripted after verification of successful completion of the agreed upon competencies. If you are interested in taking steps to begin work in the professional/technical workplace of the future, please contact your high school counselor.

Work-based Learning

Students will integrate classroom learning with work-based learning experience in Cooperative Education (MET 199) at a supervised work site. Department Chair approval is required. Credits and grades are based on job-hours worked, work performance and completion of the learning objectives specified in the learning contract. Concurrent enrollment in a Cooperative Education Seminar or equivalent is required.

Associate in Technical Arts Degree (ATA Degree)

An Associate in Technical Arts degree (ATA) is awarded upon completion of a minimum of 90 credits of specified technical and related education coursework above 100 level with both an overall 2.0 grade point average and a 2.0 grade point average in the technical major.

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Program Certificates

A certificate in mechatronics, biometrics, telematics or other specialized areas may be tailored and customized in conjunction with other programs to meet specific goals and objectives of the prospective graduate with Department Chair approval.