http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/iap/iap_main.asp
An intensive 18-credit graduate summer program (ACCT 505)
covering major topics in accounting beyond the introductory level.
Admission Requirements:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or
university. Financial accounting
principles or equivalent knowledge based on experience. Management accounting
is recommended.
Modality:
Classes meet Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3
p.m. during the Summer on the UW campus in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you would like more information about this program, please call 206-685-6401
or e-mail certif3@u.washington.edu
.
Administration
and Management:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/imp/imp_main.asp
An intensive 15-credit, two-quarter program on the concepts and
applications of successful management. During
this program, which meets two nights per week for two quarters, students gain a
basic grounding in management theory as it applies to new ventures and existing
organizations. After acquiring a basic understanding in nine core business
areas, students develop and present a comprehensive business plan for a new
venture, or conduct a business analysis of an existing firm or strategic business
unit.
Admission Requirements:
Individuals who do not have a four-year degree and undergraduates may enroll in
the program provided permission is obtained in advance from the instructor.
Modality:
Classes meet on the UW campus in Seattle.
Winter Quarter: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9:30 p.m., Jan. 8-March 14,
2002.
Spring Quarter: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9:30 p.m., April 2-June 6,
2002.
Contact Information:
If you would like to discuss this program, please call 206-685-6401, or
1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Arts Management:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/art/art_main.asp
This nine-month program offers intensive training in the most
important areas of arts management, including leadership, strategic planning,
financial management, fundraising, marketing and public relations.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college, or equivalent work experience.
Preference will be given to those with at least one year of experience working
in the field of arts management.
Modality:
Classes meet weekday evenings on the UW campus, Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320 and
press zero, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Business Advantage:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/bua/bua_main.asp
An intensive, 10-credit summer program for
undergraduate juniors and seniors and recent graduates who want to gain an
understanding of valuable business basics.
Admission
Requirements:
Applicants should be juniors, seniors, or recent graduates.
Modality:
Summer · UW campus, Seattle, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact Information:
If you would like to discuss the program, please call 206-685-6401, or
1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif1@u.washington.edu.
Business for International Professionals:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/bus/bus_main.asp
An intensive 10-week certificate
program covering fundamentals of international business, with a business
English language component.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must meet one of the following English language proficiency
requirements:
- A TOEFL score of at
least 500 (or 173 computer-based)
- A TOEIC score of at
least 650
- An IELTS score of at
least 6.0
- An ACE (American
Cultural Exchange) score of at least level 5
- Completion of the upper
division of the University of Washington Intensive English Program (campus
or downtown)
- Completion of a UW
Certificate Program in English for Business Purposes (EIBP)
Modality:
Autumn Section, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Winter Section, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Spring Section, Thursday, March 28, 2002, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Summer Section, Thursday, June 20, 2002, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401, or 1-800-543-2320
and press zero, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Commercial Real Estate:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/cre/cre_main.asp
This eight-month evening program provides advanced training, from
an overview of major U.S. commercial property trends and patterns to property
management operations, market analysis, entitlement and permitting, to legal
and taxation issues.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college; and two years of experience in
commercial real estate, or in a related field such as architecture,
construction, law or planning. Company sponsorship often strengthens a
participant's motivation to succeed in the program. Sponsored applicants are
usually ranked highly in the selection process.
Modality:
Classes meet one or two evenings per week on the UW campus in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Contract Management
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/com/com_main.asp
This nine-month evening certificate
program covers a wide range of job functions in the complex business of
procurement and contracting.
Admission Requirements:
Two years of college preferred, and one
year of work experience related to contracts.
Modality:
Classes meet primarily on Wednesday evenings, with some Monday evenings, at UW
Extension Downtown, 1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 400, Seattle. Participants have access to the resources of
University of Washington libraries while enrolled in this program.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this
program, call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
E-Commerce Management:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/ecm/ecm_main.asp
This
five-month evening program focuses on e-commerce business and management
strategies needed for success in today's Internet business environment. The
program, which explores such issues as key business models, effective Web
marketing strategies, and site design, development and maintenance, provides a
framework for starting an Internet business or leading a successful e-commerce
initiative within an existing business. Participants develop a business plan
that is appropriate for an e-business start-up or internal corporate project.
Admission Requirements:
A business degree or two to four years of managerial experience in product
development, finance, sales, marketing, or a related area; and Basic Web proficiency.
Modality:
Classroom courses
meet evenings from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call (206) 616-0782, 1-800-543-2320,
or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Fundraising Management:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/fun/fun_main.asp
This eight-month evening certificate program is suited to
individuals who wish to develop an understanding of fundraising principles.
Participants develop basic skills in marketing, cultivation of planned and
major gifts, management and finance for fundraising, and grant writing.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college.
Modality:
Classes
meet two evenings per week on the UW campus in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Human Resources Management:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/hrm/hrm_main.asp
Human resource professionals who participate in this nine-month
evening program learn how disciplines of human resources can be integrated to
address workforce effectiveness.
Admission Requirements:
At least two years of work experience in an area of human resources management
(training, compensation, staffing, benefits, employee relations); and
completion of at least two years of college preferred.
Modality:
Classes
meet two evenings per week in downtown Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Integrated Marketing Communications
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/mkt/mkt_main.asp
This intensive nine-month evening course of study integrates all
elements of marketing communications, including marketing, advertising, public
relations and promotion. The program is updated each year to incorporate the
latest innovations in this field.
Admission Requirements:
(a) A bachelor's degree and three years of work experience in marketing or a
marketing communications-related discipline, or (b) two years of college and
four years of experience, or (c) five years of experience without college. Applicants should be comfortable with
business concepts such as income, expenses, calculation of percentages, and
profitability. Although proficiency in this area will not be tested,
participants with stronger quantitative abilities will benefit most from this
program.
Modality:
Classes
meet two evenings per week on the UW campus, Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call (206) 685-6401, 1-800-543-2320,
or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Intellectual Property Management:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/inp/inp_main.asp
This nine-month evening certificate program provides a
foundation in intellectual property and the skills and methods to manage
copyright, patent, trademark and licensing issues in various fields.
Admission Requirements:
A baccalaureate degree from a four-year, accredited institution is preferred.
At least 2-3 years business experience in an organizational setting. Excellent
written and oral communication skills. Experience in the use of the Internet
and a Web browser.
Modality:
Evenings in downtown Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320 and
press zero, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
International Business:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/ibs/ibs_main.asp
The nine-month evening Certificate
Program in International Business incorporates the knowledge and skills
managers and business owners need to become successful in today's global
marketplace.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college is recommended.
Modality:
Classes
meet Thursday evenings on the UW campus in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Internet Marketing:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/imk/imk_main.asp
This certificate program helps
participants learn how to take advantage of the Internet and implement
effective Internet strategies that complement and enhance their current
marketing initiatives.
Admission Requirements:
The most competitive candidates will have at least two years of management
experience in marketing, marketing communications, communications, sales, or a
related field. A baccalaureate degree or higher is also desirable.
Modality:
Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings
in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320 and
press zero, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Management in Technology Companies
This eight-month evening certificate
program provides an introduction to management principles, practices, and
methodologies which are critical to the success of technology, teams and
organizations.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants should have a four-year undergraduate degree in a technical
discipline, or equivalent training and work experience in technology
organizations.
Classes
meet Tuesday evenings on the UW campus, Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Management Skills:
This practical, nine-month evening certificate
program covers all the basic skills needed by an effective manager in today's
highly competitive marketplace. This program is ideal for managers who have
limited business training and technical professionals.
Admission Requirements:
Admission requirements have been established by the advisory board. Completion
of at least two years of college is preferred.
Modality:
Classes
meet Wednesday evenings at UW Extension Downtown, 1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 400,
Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Museum Collection Management and Interpretation:
This Saturday program - formerly
called Museum Studies - focuses on collection management, exhibit design, and
museum education. Students design an individual museum project tailored to
their interests.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least one year of college, or equivalent achievement,
including professional training or professional work experience (including
volunteer work) that indicates the ability to perform academic work on the
college level.
Modality:
Classes
meet Saturdays at the Burke Museum, the Henry Art Gallery, or in other
classrooms on the UW campus in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Nonprofit Management:
This nine-month certificate program
offers intensive weekend training in the most important areas of nonprofit
management: leadership and communication skills, strategic planning, financial
management, resource development, marketing and public relations.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college.
Modality:
Classes
meet Saturdays and Sundays on the UW campus, Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401, or 1-800-543-2320
and press zero, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Paralegal Studies
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/pas/pas_main.asp
This nine-month evening program
combines the theory and practical fundamentals of legal study needed by the
paralegal. Litigation support skills, essential for the entry-level paralegal,
are emphasized.
Admission Requirements:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year institution. Relevant
transferable skills including, but not limited to, the ability to work
independently, project management skills, objectivity and conscientious
attention to details.
Modality:
Classes
meet three evenings per week on the UW campus in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, please call 206-685-6401, or
1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Project Management:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/prm/prm_main.asp
This program is designed for
professionals who want to acquire or enhance their project management skills.
Experienced project managers and team members who want to sharpen their project
management skills will benefit from this program.
Admission Requirements:
Either a baccalaureate degree and two years of work experience, an associate of
arts degree and four years of work experience, or six years of work experience.
The work experience can be in construction, banking, engineering,
computer-related fields, utilities, aerospace, government agencies, or in any
other type of organization in which project management skills can be applied.
Applicants do not need prior project management work experience, but those with
such experience have preference.
Modality:
Autumn 2001: classroom format in Seattle, Bellevue, Everett or Federal Way;
distance learning, with group sessions in Bellevue. Courses
in the classroom-based format meet two evenings per week over a
nine-week period in each quarter. The distance
learning format consists of five modules covering the same content as the
courses in the classroom format. The distance learning format includes a total
of six campus meetings. Note: The Everett section of this program has been cancelled.
Please call 206-685-6401 for more information.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Public Relations:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/pur/pur_main.asp
This evening program provides an
in-depth look at the essential skills and responsibilities of public relations
professionals in a wide variety of settings.
Admission Requirements: Participation in the Certificate
Program in Public Relations is restricted to individuals with at least four
years of college or equivalent training and work experience.
Modality: Classes
meet two evenings per week on the UW campus in Seattle.
Contact Information: If you have questions about
this program, call (206) 685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Purchasing Management
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/pum/pum_main.asp
This eight-month evening program is
designed for those in the procurement field who wish to advance to the
management level, and for purchasing managers who seek to enhance their skills.
Admission Requirements:
One to two years of experience in the procurement field.
Modality:
Classes
meet primarily on Monday evenings, with some Thursday evenings, on the UW
campus, Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this
program, call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Technical Trainer
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/ttr/ttr_main.asp
The Certificate Program for
the Technical Trainer, designed for technical trainers and training
specialists, gives participants an opportunity to acquire and enhance
conceptual knowledge and practical skills.
Admission Requirements:
Two years of experience in the corporate/organizational training field , one
year of experience in the technical training field, a University of Washington
Training Specialist Certificate
Modality:
The Certificate Program for the Technical Trainer includes a series
of three courses. Each course is delivered over four days, two Fridays and
two Saturdays, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Classes
meet at UW Educational Outreach, 2445 140th Ave. N.E., Suite B-100, Bellevue
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6514, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail mkunselman@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/twe/twe_main.asp
The Certificate Program
in Technical Writing and Editing gives participants hands-on experience and
necessary knowledge for entering or advancing in the high-growth technical
communication field.
Admission Requirements:
A baccalaureate degree from a four-year, accredited institution, or completion
of at least two years of college, combined with a minimum of two years of work
experience in the technical communication field.
Note: Before beginning the program, participants
must have intermediate-level word processing skills in a word processing
program. During the program, participants must have access to a computer for
word processing papers. Participants also must be able to download and print
materials from the Web.
Modality:
Classes
meet two evenings per week either on the UW campus in Seattle or in Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Training Specialist
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/trs/trs_main.asp
This eight-month program is designed
to prepare those who have experience in organizational training to meet the
highest standards of professionalism. Participants expand their knowledge with
the latest information in the training field.
Admission Requirements:
Two years experience in the
corporate/organizational training field. Applicants without this experience
need to successfully complete Introduction
to Organizational Training. Completion of at least two years of
college.
Modality:
Classes
are held on Saturdays at UW Educational Outreach in Bellevue. Two or three
sessions may be held at a different location on the UW campus in Seattle, on
dates and at times that may vary from the published schedule, depending on
computer lab and guest presenters' availability. Courses require time outside the classroom, including reading
and/or video viewing assignments, and faculty-directed field activities.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320 and
press zero, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/mnt/mnt_main.asp
This certificate program provides a
comprehensive technical introduction to computer hardware, operating systems,
applications, connectivity and networks, as well as interrelationships in the
computer industry.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college, or one year of college and one or
more years of work experience.
International students need to demonstrate:
- A TOEFL score of at
least 500 (or 173 computer based)
- A TOEIC score of at
least 650
- An IELTS score of at
least 6.0
- An ACE (American
Culture Exchange) score of at least 5
- Completion of upper
division UW Intensive English Program
Modality:
May be taken in a nine-month evening
format on the UW campus, Seattle, or in a five-week intensive
format in Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6302, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/cpr/cpr_main.asp
Courses
in this certificate program cover all the major elements of C programming,
with emphasis on developing practical knowledge through assignments. Students
gain skills writing, compiling and running functions, as well as debugging and
executing ANSI C programs.
Admission Requirements:
The Certificate Program in C Programming has an admissions process to
ensure that students begin the program at the appropriate level. Each student's
educational background and professional experience will determine whether he or
she should begin the certificate program with C Programming: Introduction
or C Programming: Introduction and Intermediate. (C Programming:
Introduction and Intermediate is offered in a distance learning format; C
Programming: Introduction is not.)
Modality:
This program is offered in the following locations: Seattle, Bellevue, and also
by Distance
Learning
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6302, or 1-800-543-2320
and press zero, or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/cpp/cpp_main.asp
This program covers
common and advanced features of C++ programming, including object-oriented
programming and recent additions to the language. Students learn specific ways
to improve designs and implementations.
Admission Requirements:
The C++ Programming Certificate Program has been designed for students
with the following qualifications:
- High school education
or GED
- PC or Mac literacy
(e.g., use of e-mail and directories and understanding of operating
systems)
- One of the following:
- Foundations
of C++ course and one to two years recent programming experience in
any high-level programming language.
- C Programming
Certificate
- Knowledge equivalent
to the C certificate, gained through one to two years of recent
experience in designing and developing C programs of moderate size
- Solid knowledge of
basic data structures (arrays, link lists, pointers)
Modality:
This program is offered in the following locations: Seattle, Bellevue and also
by Distance Learning.
Contact Information:
If you would like to discuss this program, please call 206-685-6302, or
1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
Computing and
Software Systems:
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/evedeg/cssprogram/
Washington State's Employment Security Department
projects that employment in high technology sectors will double by the year
2005. Accompanying this phenomenal growth in the Puget Sound region is an
ongoing, critical problem: a lack of skilled technology professionals needed
to design, implement, and manage the computer-based enterprises that will drive
commerce and education into the 21st century.
In direct response, the Department of Computing
& Software Systems (CSS) at UW Bothell and the Department of Computer
Science & Engineering (CSE) at UW Seattle have collaborated to offer an
innovative solution to the shortage of information technology workers: seven
evening and distance learning certificate programs in high-demand,
computer-related areas. These programs train working professionals to meet the
technical and business requirements of expanding technology fields.
Admission Requirement:
Each certificate program has its own
admission requirements and application process. For complete details, see the
individual program descriptions:
Modality:
Offered weekday evenings on the UW Seattle and UW Bothell campuses.
Contact Information:
If you would like more information about these programs, please call 206-685-6302
or 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/dis/dis_main.asp
This certificate program
prepares information professionals to develop, implement and administer data
and Internet security programs.
Admission Requirements:
Two years of college and two years of experience in the data communications
field; or two years of college and completion of the Basic
Network Technologies Certificate Program; or two years of college and
completion of A+ and Network+ certificates.
Modality:
Classes
meet one evening per week in Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6302, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/dac/dac_main.asp
This nine-month certificate program provides the latest in-depth,
technical information on data communications components, network protocols and
standards, local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) design and network management.
Admission Requirements:
Two years of college and two years of experience in the data communications
field, or two years of college and completion of the Basic
Network Technologies Certificate Program*, or two years of college and
completion of A+ and Network + certifications.
Modality:
Courses
in this nine-month program meet Mondays, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 1, 2001-June 10,
2002, on the UW campus, Seattle, and in Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6302, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/drm/drm_main.asp
Participants in this program learn how to develop and manage
company-wide data resources, define data standards, set data policies and
integrate multiple data resources for use throughout an organization.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent training and
experience in a field related to computing or information management, and some
previous career experience in data administration, programming, engineering,
computer science or business administration.
Modality:
Students choose
a classroom or distance learning format. The classroom section meets Monday
and Wednesday evenings on the UW campus in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call (206) 616-0783, 1-800-543-2320,
or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/dbm/dbm_main.asp
This nine-month, evening certificate program provides an
introduction to general database management concepts, system design,
development, implementation and administration.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants should have at least four years of undergraduate education,
technical training, or equivalent experience; familiarity with a programming
language; and a basic understanding of data processing concepts.
Modality:
The Certificate Program in Database Management will be offered in two locations
in 2001-2002. Classes
will meet one evening per week in Seattle or Bellevue. Seattle classes will
begin in October 2001. Bellevue classes will begin in January 2002.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call (206) 616-0783, 1-800-543-2320,
or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Distance
Learning Design and Development
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/dld/dld_main.asp
This certificate program in designing and administering distance
learning courses or programs focuses on the dynamics of teaching and learning
at a distance.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college. Two or more years of work
experience in education or training. Participants should have basic familiarity
with a personal computer. They need an Internet account at home or work, and
should be comfortable using e-mail and Web pages.
Modality:
This program is offered by Distance Learning.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401,
1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/emb/emb_main.asp
Demand for software
developers who understand the intricacies of programming embedded and real-time
systems is at an all-time high. This certificate program can help you move into
this world.
Admission Requirements:
Proficiency in C or C++, equivalent to the UW Extension certificates in C or
C++ Programming, is required.
Modality:
In the classroom format, each 30-hour course meets three hours once per week
for 10 weeks in Seattle and Bellevue. Each distance
learning course is Web-based and self-paced for up to six months, and may
be started anytime.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6302, or 1-800-543-2320
and press zero, or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/fee/fee_main.asp
This distance learning
certificate program offers students the opportunity to enter the exciting field
of electrical engineering without being required to come to campus.
Admission Requirements:
Students must have at least one year of college experience, including
fulfillment of all course prerequisites, prior to acceptance in the certificate
program. In certain cases, prerequisites for EE235 and 371 may be completed
while enrolled in EE 215 or 233.
International students must meet one of the
following English language proficiency requirements:
- TOEFL score of at
least 500 (or 173 computer-based)
- TOEIC score of at
least 650
- IELTS score of at
least 6.0
- ACE (American Cultural
Exchange) score of at least level 5
- Completion of the
upper division of the University of Washington Intensive English Program
(campus or downtown)
- Completion of a UW
Certificate Program in English for Business Purposes (EIBP)
Modality:
This program is offered by Distance Learning.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6302, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/gam/gam_main.asp
This evening certificate program provides C++ programmers with the
opportunity to learn game development skills from leading professionals in the
field.
Admission Requirements:
College-level math skills: linear algebra/matrix math, trigonometry;
College-level introductory physics skills; and UW Certificate in C++
Programming or 1-2 years experience programming in C++ (including solid
software development skills: process, teamwork, debugging, testing).
Modality:
Evening classes,
held at UW Extension in Bellevue
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program offered by UW Extension, call
206-685-6302, or 1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/bip/bip_main.asp
This intensive four-month evening program covers Internet
programming in both UNIX and Windows 2000 environments. It's also available
through distance learning.
Admission Requirements:
Experience using HTML tags; and at least one-year familiarity with a high-level
programming language such as C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, etc., and the ability
to write programs successfully in that language.
Modality:
The Certificate Program in Internet Programming is available as a
four-month evening course of study, starting in autumn 2001 and again in winter
and summer 2002 in downtown Seattle, or through distance
learning starting anytime. Courses
in the classroom format meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., in downtown
Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/jav/jav_main.asp
Students first learn to think as
object-oriented programmers. They learn the syntax and basic features of the
Java programming language, and how to write simple Java programs. They make
more extensive use of class libraries and gain more experience using the
language in intermediate and advanced courses.
Admission Requirements:
High school education or GED; UNIX, PC or Mac literacy (e.g., use of e-mail and
directories, understanding of operating systems); one to two years of recent
programming experience in an object-oriented or procedural language (e.g., C,
C++, FORTRAN, BASIC, Pascal, COBOL, Smalltalk, Ada); and working knowledge of
basic data structures (arrays, linked lists, pointers).
Modality:
This noncredit program is offered in both classroom and distance
learning formats: New tracks of the classroom program begin every quarter.
Classes meet on evenings or Saturdays in Seattle, Everett or Bellevue. The distance learning courses are self-paced
and may be started anytime.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6302, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/mlt/mlt_main.asp
A nine-month evening and weekend program for individuals with
experience in the use of the Windows 9x, NT or 2000 operating system who wish
to learn about digital interactive multimedia, or to enhance their expertise in
multimedia.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college. Two or more years of experience
with computers, including experience with a variety of software applications
relevant to digital interactive multimedia. Relevant transferable skills
including, but not limited to, ability to work creatively with media (both
traditional and electronic), project management background, ability to work in
a collaborative setting, and written communication skills.
Modality:
Classes
meet two evenings per week in downtown Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or
e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/ooa/ooa_main.asp
This certificate program prepares participants to take on
important project responsibility and to use object-oriented analysis and design
to contribute effectively to the success and cost-effectiveness of software
application development projects.
Admission Requirements:
UNIX, PC, or Mac literacy (e.g., use of e-mail and directories, understanding
of operating systems). One to two
years of recent programming experience in an OO or procedural language (e.g.,
C, C++, Java, FORTRAN, BASIC, Pascal, COBOL, Smalltalk, Ada)
Modality:
Evening classes,
are held at UW Educational Outreach in Bellevue and on the UW Seattle
campus. Distance learning courses allow
schedule and location independence.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6302, or 1-800-543-2320
and press zero, or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/oad/oad_main.asp
This eight-month evening certificate program provides an
introduction to the Oracle database management system and to basic Oracle
applications development concepts, tools and techniques.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants should have at least four years of undergraduate education,
technical training, or equivalent experience; familiarity with a programming
language; and a basic understanding of database management concepts.
Modality:
This nine-month evening certificate program is offered in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call (206) 616-0783, 1-800-543-2320,
or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/per/per_main.asp
This certificate program develops Perl and CGI programming skills
and introduces Perl tools and technologies for Web programming. Students
acquire hands-on experience while solving in-class programming problems.
Admission Requirements:
The Certificate
Program in Perl Programming has an admissions process to ensure that
students can successfully complete the program. Each student's educational
background and professional experience are evaluated. Experience in a UNIX
environment, work experience as a programmer, or working knowledge of at least
one programming language is required.
Modality:
This program starts in October 2001 in downtown Seattle and January 2002 in
Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6302,
1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/sol/sol_main.asp
This certificate program prepares participants for a career in the
localization industry. Participants learn general concepts of localization,
such as industry expectations, translation tools and processes.
Admission Requirements:
Project Management Track:
Intermediate computer
application skills (MS Office or equivalent, Internet, e-mail, and the ability
to navigate with ease.)
Two years of a single
foreign language in college or demonstrated proficiency.
Background or knowledge
in a cultural area and/or international studies is beneficial, but not required.
Technology Track:
Basic programming skills
demonstrated by completion of a college-level programming course (e.g. CSE 142
and CSE 143, see both under Introductory
Computer Programming); C, C++, Java, or Windows Programming Certificates;
or equivalent work experience
Modality:
Courses
meet Tuesday or Wednesday evenings on the UW campus in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-685-6401, or 1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/sod/sod_main.asp
This eight-month, revised certificate program focuses on the
business, technical and management processes for taking successful software
products from concept to profit.
Admission Requirements:
At least
three years of experience in any aspect of the software field, or in a related
field such as engineering, marketing or sales in a technical environment. Completion of at least two years of
college. E-mail and Web access for
course materials and class communication
Modality:
Classes
meet at UW Educational Outreach, 2445 140th Ave. NE, Suite B-100, Bellevue
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/sot/sot_main.asp
This five-month evening certificate program prepares those who
have minimal computer experience for a career in software testing by
demonstrating the software testing process through real-world examples.
Admission Requirements:
Any
combination of four years of college or work experience in information
management, communications and/or a technology field that might be applied to a
testing environment. Basic computer
literacy. Access to a computer. Access to Microsoft Word and Excel
Modality:
This program is offered during the evening in the
following locations: Seattle, Bellevue, and Olympia.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-685-6302, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/sys/sys_main.asp
This eight-month evening certificate program provides an
introduction to information systems analysis concepts, methodologies, tools and
techniques.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants should have at least four years of college or
equivalent training and work experience; familiarity with a programming
language; and a basic understanding of data processing concepts and practices.
Modality:
Classes
meet Wednesday evenings in Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
(206) 616-0783, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/uad/uad_main.asp
A nine-month comprehensive technical program providing the concepts
and skills needed to plan, support and administer UNIX/Linux systems.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least one year of college and the Basic
Network Technologies Certificate Program,* or A+ and Network+
certification, or equivalent education or experience. Outside classroom access
to:
- Pentium computer with
32 mb Ram and 1 gig hard disk space; network card; CD-ROM drive.
- Access to latest
version of RedHat Linux
Modality:
Classes
in this nine-month program meet at UW Educational Outreach in Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6302,
1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/vbp/vbp_main.asp
This program covers all the major elements of Visual Basic
programming, with emphasis on practical knowledge through exercises and
projects. Students gain skills writing and running Visual Basic programs.
Admission Requirements:
Learning
to program requires logical problem-solving skills. Each applicant must submit
a résumé and a brief (250-word maximum) statement of interest describing any
programming experience/knowledge which qualifies him or her for the program. Individuals
with little or no experience in programming may prepare for the program by
completing Fundamentals
of Computer Programming. After successful completion of Fundamentals
of Computer Programming, students are qualified to enter the Certificate
Program in Visual Basic Programming.
Modality:
Classes are offered evenings or weekends at UW
facilities in downtown Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-685-6302, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/wad/wad_main.asp
An eight-month evening classroom program, or nine-month distance
learning program, which provides the principles and skills for planning the
overall back-end infrastructure of a business Web site.
Admission Requirements:
Some
experience in network administration, site design and maintenance, or
programming is preferred, or extensive business or creative experience.
Applicants must have Web proficiency of an experienced user.
Modality:
This eight-month program is intended for Web managers or those involved in
site design and maintenance who are interested in building a Web site
infrastructure. Offered in evening classroom and distance learning formats.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
(206) 616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/web/web_main.asp
This six-month evening classroom program or nine-month distance
learning program provides a foundation for linking business needs and the
creation of a Web site with project management skills.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must have knowledge of office productivity software
such as Word, Excel and Access, and have experience with a Web browser and
e-mail. Access to these tools is required.
Applicants must have had experience in a business setting to ground
their class projects in real-life application.
Modality:
Classroom sessions meet Tuesday and Friday
evenings in downtown Seattle beginning in October 2001. Instruction is
project-centered, with lecture and demonstration lab format. Distance
learning courses, which may be started anytime, are Web-based with online
discussion. Courses
must be taken in sequence.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
(206) 616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/wdp/wdp_main.asp
This evening certificate program provides students with the tools
to apply their programming and database experience to the Web.
Admission Requirements:
Experience with HTML, and the ability to put a page on the
Web. One to two years experience with a
high-level programming language. Familiarity
with databases and database design*.
Modality:
Evening program offered in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call (206) 616-0782,
1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/wte/wte_main.asp
This certificate program, also offered as the Summer Technology
Institute, provides a general foundation in Web technologies and applications
for non-programmers.
Admission Requirements:
Participation in the Certificate Program in Web Technology
Essentials is restricted to individuals having experience with a computer
operating system (such as Windows, Macintosh or UNIX/Linux), Internet access
and standard office software. Students enrolled in this program are expected to
be familiar with a Web browser and Internet basics.
Modality:
All classroom-format classes
meet on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. (For the Summer
Technology Institute, see summer
class schedule.) Distance
learning courses may be started anytime.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/wsa/wsa_main.asp
This program has been created to provide
information professionals with an introduction to Windows 2000 Server planning,
implementation and administration.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants should have at least two years of undergraduate
education, technical training, or equivalent experience; familiarity with a
programming language; and a basic understanding of operating systems and
network concepts.
Modality:
Classes
meet two evenings per week at UW Campus, Seattle. A computer lab will be
available on some Fridays at UW Educational Outreach, Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-685-6302, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/win/win_main.asp
This nine-month evening certificate
program covers the most common programming techniques for building Windows
programs and applications. Students become familiar with the issues relating to
the Windows operating system releases through the Windows 2000 version.
Admission Requirements:
The Certificate Program in
Windows Programming is designed for working programmers with programming
experience in C and an object-oriented programming language. The program is not
an introductory-level course of study for novice programmers. Acceptance into
the program is selective, based on the applicant's education and work
experience.
Modality:
Evening program located in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6302, 1-800-543-2320,
or e-mail certif4@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/xml/xml_main.asp
This evening certificate program covers the fundamentals of
Extensible Markup Language (XML) and related standards and technologies that
enable computer systems to work together through the exchange of information in
a variety of formats.
Admission Requirements:
A working
knowledge of HTML; familiarity with a high-level programming language and
relational database technologies; and at least one year of professional
experience in a technical field, such as database management, Web development,
or Internet programming.
Modality:
Section A classes meet Wednesday evenings, 6-9
p.m., Oct. 10, 2001-June 5, 2002, at UW Extension Downtown, Seattle. Section B
classes meet Monday evenings, 6-9 p.m., Jan. 7-Aug. 26, 2002, at UW Educational
Outreach, Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Brain Research in Education
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/bre/bre_main.asp
This new program will enrich participants' understanding of the
brain anatomy and physiology, examine brain research and its implications for
the classroom, and explore innovative curricula and resources that meet
standards for education reform.
Admission Requirements:
A typed
statement of interest that explains how you intend to use the knowledge and
skills you will gain during this program, and how you think this program will
benefit you. Statements of interest are reviewed to select applicants whose
needs and goals best match the program's offerings.
Modality:
This program is offered by Distance Learning.
Contact Information:
For more information about this program, contact UW Extension,
206-685-6401, or e-mail certif2@u.washington.edu.
Curriculum
Integration in Action
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/cia/cia_main.asp
This professional development program, offered via distance
learning, focuses on mathematics and science, and features integrative
classroom activities and models using the Real-World Mathematics through
Science curriculum.
Admission Requirements:
Access to
a classroom or other situation where they can implement activities from the
courses with a group of learners.
Access to a computer with an Internet connection providing e-mail and
Web access.
Modality:
This program is offered by Distance Learning.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-685-6514, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail Mona Murr Kunselman, program manager,
at mkunselman@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/slm/slm_main.asp
This program prepares K-12 educators to manage a successful school
library media program. Participants learn to establish information-rich
learning environments to help students become effective creators, critical
users and communicators of ideas and information.
Admission Requirements:
Current
teaching credential and baccalaureate degree.
Teaching experience. Prior
coursework in children's or young adult literature. Basic computer competency, including facility with word
processing, e-mail, and the Internet.
Modality:
The 29 credits required for successful completion are earned over five
quarters. Participants take courses
on the UW campus in Seattle for three weeks each summer, and take three courses
through distance learning during the school year. Internet access and e-mail
are needed to complete the distance learning courses.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0783, or
1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif3@u.washington.edu.
Teaching in the Multicultural Classroom
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/tmc/tmc_main.asp
This professional development program is designed for teachers
with no ESL training or knowledge of second language acquisition theory who
wish to help students with limited English proficiency succeed in the American
school.
Admission Requirements:
Résumé,
listing educational preparation and professional experience; A signed statement
on official letterhead from principal or employer indicating current
assignment; A statement of purpose (250 words) outlining your professional
goals, how this program will advance those goals, and relevant background
Modality:
The program begins in an intensive format in summer 2001, continues in
autumn 2001 and winter 2002 after school and on Saturdays, and finishes with an
intensive class in summer 2002. Classes
held in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401,
1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif1@u.washington.edu.
Teaching Learning and Technology
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/tlt/tlt_main.asp
This certificate program offers a cohesive, integrative framework
to prepare educators for their role as instructional technology leaders.
Admission Requirements:
Basic
computer competency is assumed, including the ability to use e-mail, save and
retrieve files, access the Internet and use a Web browser. The program is
suited to educators at varied levels of technical expertise. Teaching
certificate, or other evidence of classroom experience with K-12 students.
Access to a computer with an Internet connection providing e-mail and Web
access. Four copies of your résumé with a statement describing (a) your level
of technology skills, and (b) your experience integrating technology with
teaching and learning.
Modality:
This program is offered by Distance Learning.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-685-6401, or 1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif1@u.washington.edu.
Biomedical Regulatory Affairs
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/bio/bio_main.asp
This certificate program provides a comprehensive overview of
knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective regulatory affairs and
compliance specialist.
Admission Requirements:
A
baccalaureate degree or relevant work experience in the biomedical field. UW
graduate students and senior undergraduates majoring in science, law, or
business are also welcome in the program.
Modality:
Classes
meet one evening per week in Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0783,
1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/chi/chi_main.asp
Students gain new knowledge and skills to provide more effective
mental health services to children, adolescents and their families.
Admission Requirements:
Students
are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. You are encouraged to
register early. Registration will continue until each course reaches its
enrollment limit
Modality:
This program is offered in Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0783 or 1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Forensics
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/for/for_main.asp
This program is designed to familiarize students with the various
fields of forensic science. The curriculum provides a broad understanding of
the scientific procedures and legal issues involved in forensic investigations.
Admission Requirements:
At least
two years of college. Preference will be given to those applicants working in a
job related to forensics.
Modality:
Three noncredit courses are offered over a period
of nine months, beginning Oct. 1, 2001. Courses meet Monday evenings, 6-9 p.m.,
on the UW campus, Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, please
call 206-616-0783, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Geriatric Mental Health
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/ger/ger_main.asp
Students increase their understanding of the acute and chronic
mental health needs of older adults and gain important practical skills in
diagnosing and treating these needs.
Admission Requirements:
Students
are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. You are encouraged to
register early. Registration will continue until each course reaches its
enrollment limit
Modality:
This program is offered in Bellevue.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0783 or 1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Gerontology
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/age/age_main.asp
This credit program covers the biological, physiological, social
and cultural aspects of aging. A seminar series on current issues in aging, and
seminars on the family in later life and functional performance in aging are
included in the program.
Admission Requirements:
A
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is
recommended. Applicants without a
baccalaureate may apply to the certificate program after successful completion
of one of the gerontology courses.
All courses in this program are open for single-course
enrollment on a space-available basis.
International students must provide proof of satisfactory TOEFL score
for English proficiency and proof of financial resources.
Modality:
Onsite classes meet on the UW campus in Seattle.
The program is also offered through distance learning.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0783, or 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Health Information Administration
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/hia/hia_main.asp
This nine-month credit program covers health and patient data
systems, computer systems in health care, with emphasis on electronic health
records and health informatics, systems analysis, leadership skills, quality
assurance, finance and legal issues.
Admission Requirements:
A
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is required. A
satisfactory grade-point average of 2.5 for all academic work is preferred.
However, demonstrated levels of professional competency necessary to
successfully complete the program may be used to satisfy the grade-point
requirement. Students who have not
completed a baccalaureate degree may seek admission to the Evening Degree
Program and the HIA Program. Students working toward an evening bachelor's
degree may major in HIA. Successful completion of the evening degree and HIA
major is acknowledged with award of the certificate and a Bachelor of Science
degree in HIA. Students with an AA degree that qualifies under the Direct
Transfer Agreement may transfer directly to the University of Washington.
Students with an AAS-HIT degree can qualify for the Evening Degree Program by
earning the required 75 transferable credits through their community college or
UW Distance Learning programs. Students should contact an evening degree
adviser (206-616-0783) for further details if they are considering this
program.
Modality:
Classes
meet afternoons or evenings, four days per week on the UW campus.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0783, or
1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Human Services
Management
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/hsm/hsm_main.asp
New managers in human services organizations learn skills to help
them succeed in today's complex human services environment.
Admission Requirements:
Students
are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. You are encouraged to
register early. Registration will continue until each course reaches its
enrollment limit
Modality:
This program is offered in Bellevue
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0783 or 1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Medical Engineering
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/mdg/mdg_main.asp
Four evening certificate programs - Basic Medical Sciences,
Medical Diagnostics, Medical Devices and Commercialization, and Biosensors and
Biomaterials - available individually or combined as an Evening Master of
Medical Engineering Degree
Admission Requirements:
Three copies of the transcript showing a B.S. in engineering, computer
science, physics, materials science, chemistry, or other quantitative science discipline,
and a GPA of 2.5. Unofficial copies are acceptable. A letter of application stating your reasons for wanting to take
the certificate and noting any relevant experience and other qualifications
Modality:
This evening program is offered in Bellevue (lab
sessions for Basic Medical Sciences are held in Seattle)
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, please
call 206-616-0783, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Medical Management
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/mem/mem_main.asp
Participants in this evening credit program gain knowledge and
skills in planning, organizing and implementing programs designed to address
needs and improve the cost-effectiveness and quality of patient care within the
rapidly changing health care environment.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree. Admission priority will
be given to qualified applicants with an MD, DO, DDS, RN, or other professional
degree in a clinical/medical field.
Modality:
Courses meet on the UW campus in Seattle
Contact Information:
If you have questions about the Certificate
Program in Medical Management, please call 206-616-2976 or e-mail donnaj@u.washington.edu.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/phc/phc_main.asp
This certificate program is an extension of the adult and family
primary care nurse practitioner focus areas of the School of Nursing's current
master's degree program. This program provides the theoretical and clinical
preparation required for national certification as a nurse practitioner in one
of the specialties noted above.
Admission Requirements:
Master's degree in nursing. Current state nursing license
Modality:
This program is offered in Seattle. Didactic content is covered through
videotapes, which can be viewed at the participant's own pace and time. Class
time is interactive, focusing on case discussion and problem solving. The program allows participants flexibility
in scheduling their clinical practica.
Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding the admission process and registration
procedures for this program, call UW Extension at (206) 616-0783, or
1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif2@u.washington.edu.
Time-Effective Therapies
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/tim/tim_main.asp
Students increase their understanding
of, and ability to use, the three most important time-effective therapeutic
models employed in agency and private practice settings today: Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Admission Requirements:
Students are registered on a
first-come, first-served basis. You are encouraged to register early.
Registration will continue until each course reaches its enrollment limit
Modality:
This program is offered in Bellevue on selected weekends.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0783 or
1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Construction Management
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/cmg/cmg_main.asp
This program is a sequence of five credit courses providing a
coherent overview of the fundamental areas of construction management.
Admission Requirements:
Students
must have basic proficiency in the use of Windows programs, word processing and
spread sheets on a microcomputer to successfully complete CM 422. Students
lacking this knowledge should take a basic Windows class from a local community
college before enrolling in CM 422.
UW Extension offers two courses to prepare students for the Certificate
Program in Construction Management:
- CM 313/323
Construction Methods and Materials
- CM 320 Construction
Contract Documents
Modality:
The classroom format begins in September 2001 in Seattle, and in January
2002 in Bellevue; classes meet two evenings per week for eight months. The distance
learning format begins in August 2001; classes are taken one at a time; the
program lasts for 16 months.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-685-6401,
1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Environmental Regulation
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/env/env_main.asp
This six-month evening program
provides students with an understanding of the complex regulatory context in
which environmental decisions are made.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants should have at least two years of successful college
education, and be able to write and think at a college level.
Modality:
Three
integrated courses will be offered on the UW campus, Seattle, during the
winter and spring terms.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0783, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Facilities Management
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/fam/fam_main.asp
Two Web-based facility management certificate programs provide a
solid foundation in facility management principles and practices. Participants
learn tools and concepts to become more competitive and improve performance.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at
least two years of college. A letter of application describing (a) your
interest in facility management, and (b) your expectations of the program.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-685-6401, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/gis/gis_main.asp
An evening certificate program for professionals in a variety of
fields who wish to use the analytical power of geographic information systems
(GIS).
Admission Requirements:
This
program requires a baccalaureate degree and experience in a field such as
planning, engineering, public works, utilities, resource management, commercial
real estate, or branches of business or marketing which require spatial
analysis. Experience with relational
databases, data processing, and/or statistics is required. Experience with
cartography or spatial analysis would be helpful. Direct knowledge of GIS is
not necessary, but applicants should be comfortable with the functions of
computers and software. Each student
must have an e-mail address continuously during the program. In addition,
students must have access to the Web outside of class on an ongoing basis.
Modality:
Classes
meet two evenings per week on the UW campus in, Seattle. Technology-intensive
classes meet in the GIS Lab of the UW Geography Department
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0783, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Site Planning
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/spl/spl_main.asp
This new certificate program offers an innovative combination of
interactive, online learning with face-to-face field exercises, and provides a
solid foundation in site planning, covering residential, commercial and
mixed-use development.
Admission Requirements:
A baccalaureate
degree from an accredited four-year institution, or two years of college and
appropriate work experience; A minimum of two years of planning experience; A
résumé detailing related experience; and A written statement of interest
describing the applicant's reason for applying to the program
Modality:
This
program will be conducted largely online, punctuated by two intensive days
(Friday-Saturday) of field exercises twice a quarter.
Contact Information:
For more information about this program, call
206-685-6401, or 1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif1@ese.washington.edu.
Wetland Science and Management
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/wet/wet_main.asp
This eight-month certificate program is designed to provide a
multidisciplinary examination of wetlands in a landscape setting. The program
includes several one-day weekend field trips to wetland sites.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college (including at least 15
credit hours in the natural sciences), or
two years of experience in ecology, geology, resource management,
wetlands regulation or monitoring, land-use planning, hydrology, civil
engineering or legal or policy fields dealing with the environment.
Modality:
Classes
meet two evenings per week on the UW campus in Seattle. Several one-day weekend
field trips are also included and replace some of the evening sessions.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0783, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif2@ese.washington.edu.
Advanced Drawing & Painting
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/adp/adp_main.asp
A nine-month evening course of study
to improve and refine your skills in drawing and painting. Participants will
develop a more fully realized personal style.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of the UW Certificate
Program in Drawing and Painting, or completion of at least three
college-level art courses.
Modality:
This program is offered in Seattle
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320,
or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Advanced Writing
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/awr/awr_main.asp
Advanced Writing Certificates are offered in three tracks:
Creative Nonfiction, Commercial Fiction, and Literary Fiction. Each nine-month
program consists of three workshops focused on improving participants' craft in
their chosen genre.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants seeking admission to
these programs must have successfully completed the UW Writers'
Program or a comparable program, or have writing experience equal to or
beyond such a level. All applicants must apply to the program. Admission to the
program is competitive, based on writing experience demonstrated by a writing
sample and other application materials. Eligible candidates should have a bachelor's
degree and completed work in their chosen genre, or have substantive drafts or
manuscript work in progress. Those accepted into a certificate program are
expected to enroll in all three courses during the 2001-2002 academic year.
Modality:
Each nine-month certificate program consists of three
workshops, which meet once a week in the evening starting in October 2001
in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Audio Production
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/sop/sop_main.asp
This eight-month evening certificate program offers a
comprehensive overview of the process of recording music. Students work in
small groups to produce a music recording or an audio-for-video project.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college, or the equivalent
relevant work experience that includes direct hands-on sound production,
film/video experience, work in a home studio or experience as a musician.
Modality:
This program is offered in Seattle and
Bellevue. Field trips to local studios
are also included in the first term. In the second term, students learn the
basics of ProTools, and explore the concepts of the first term in a
professional studio setting.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Documentary Production
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/doc/doc_main.asp
This certificate program provides a basic understanding of how
documentaries are designed and produced. Students work in teams to produce and
edit one or two short documentaries.
Admission Requirements:
A story
concept (maximum one page, typed or word-processed) which describes your idea
or concept for a documentary.
Modality:
All classes
meet evenings or Saturdays on the UW campus, Seattle
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Drawing and Painting
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/dap/dap_main.asp
A nine-month evening course of study to help you develop basic
skills in drawing, painting and mixed media. Discover tools that allow you to
engage in the discipline of making art.
Admission Requirements:
Students
are registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Modality:
This program is offered in Seattle
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Editing
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/edt/edt_main.asp
This eight-month certificate program provides a foundation in
editing within the publishing industry.
Admission Requirements:
Students
must have a bachelor's degree, a solid command of grammar, and strong writing
skills as demonstrated in the letter of application.
Modality:
This evening program is offered in Seattle
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Filmmaking
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/fiv/fiv_main.asp
This award-winning eight-month program provides a basic
understanding of film and video production. Students work collaboratively to
produce and edit three short projects.
Admission Requirements:
A story
concept (maximum one page, typed or word-processed) which describes your idea
or concept for a dramatic film.
Modality:
All classes
meet evenings or Saturdays on the UW campus, Seattle, or at local production
facilities.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/gfh/gfh_main.asp
A nine-month evening certificate program for teachers, librarians,
amateur researchers and others interested in researching their own families.
Admission Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college or other educational
achievement, including professional training, that demonstrates an ability to
perform academic work at a college level.
Modality:
Classes
meet one evening per week on the UW campus in Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Graphic Production for Print & the Web
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/dgd/dgd_main.asp
A nine-month certificate program for those who seek to incorporate
the latest computer technology into their graphic design work. This program
presents an integrated approach to the use of page layout, Web authoring, and
image software applications in the design field.
Admission Requirements:
A minimum of two years of college,
with some courses in fine arts, graphic design or equivalent work experience in
the field. Participants are expected to
have mastery of PC operating systems and at least one application, and regular
access to a PC at home or work
Modality:
All classes
meet in downtown Seattle in a modern multimedia computer lab equipped with the
latest software.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Introduction to Screenwriting
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/prs/prs_main.asp
This four-month certificate program
explores the craft of screenwriting, as currently practiced in the motion
picture and television industries.
Admission Requirements:
Students will be registered on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Modality:
Classes
meet evenings and some weekends on the UW campus, Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0782,
1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Photography
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/pho/pho_main.asp
This nine-month program is intended for individuals who wish to
explore photography as an artistic medium. Participants become familiar with a
variety of creative processes for developing images and ideas using
photography.
Admission Requirements:
Previous
darkroom experience is not required, but applicants must have a basic
understanding of how the camera functions. Applications are evaluated by a
review committee of the advisory board. Acceptance of program participants is
selective, based on the applicant's experience, education, and clarity,
organization and persuasiveness of the letter of application. Certificate
students must provide their own 35 mm camera for the entire program.
Modality:
Students take courses two evenings per week on
the UW campus, Seattle.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Playwriting
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/plw/plw_main.asp
The credit Certificate Program in Playwriting focuses on getting
students' dramatic ideas onto the page. Participants have the opportunity to
have their scenes, one acts and plays read by UW advanced acting students.
Admission Requirements:
Admission
is based on the applicant's ability to write, and his or her experience in
theater and drama.
Modality:
This program is offered in Seattle
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call 206-616-0782,
1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Scientific Illustration
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/sci/sci_main.asp
This nine-month certificate program is designed to teach the
skills needed to create visual material which enhances the understanding of
science.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must have completed at least one prior course in
drawing, and demonstrate an understanding and technical ability to execute
concepts such as perspective, use of tone, line, texture, composition, and
design. Applicants must also have completed at least one prior course in the
biological or life sciences. A letter of application, stating interest and
expectations for this program, at least one drawing sample, and a résumé are
also required.
Modality:
Students take two evening courses
per term on the UW campus in Seattle. Some Saturdays may replace evening
sessions.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Writing the Screenplay
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/wsc/wsc_main.asp
Write your own original feature-length screenplay in this
six-month program.
Admission Requirements:
You must
successfully complete Introduction to Screenwriting in order to apply
for Writing the Screenplay. However, admission is not automatically
guaranteed.
Modality:
Classes
meet evenings and some weekends on the UW campus, Seattle. Participants have
access to the UW libraries' screenplay collection while enrolled in the
program.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this program, call
206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
Writers' Program
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/wrp/wrp_main.asp
The Writers' Program comprises individual programs or tracks in
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Writing for Children.
Admission Requirements:
Participants must have completed a B.A. or B.S. degree.
Modality:
Many of the UW Extension writers' programs are
available in different formats: autumn programs (classroom), distance learning,
or Summer
Intensives.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about the Writers'
Program, call 206-616-0782, 1-800-543-2320 and press zero, or e-mail certif3@ese.washington.edu.
