What is required and strongly recommended for entering the program?
The Weekend Degree Program is designed for students who are ready for college level coursework. Selection into the program is based on several factors:
Eligibility for entry into ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (5 credits)
Eligibility for entry into MATH& 107 - Math in Society (5 credits) NOTE: If you do not qualifiy for college level math you can still be conditionally accepted into the program. You will be fully accepted once you qualify for college level math. Please be aware that it may take you more than 2 years to complete your degree if this is the case.
Submission date of all program application materials. Applications received by the application deadline date of May 1 will be given first consideration in selection. Applications and/or supporting application materials received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.
An individual’s application will not be reviewed for selection until his/her application file is complete. If materials are not submitted at the same time, the date used for selection will be based on the date that the final document needed to complete the application file is received.
Washington residency (only used as a tie-breaker if the program has more qualified applicants than space is available).
You should be comfortable with using a computer and be able to complete basic functions in a Windows environment. You should have skills in keyboarding, internet searches, email and basic word processing.
If you need to build your computer skills before applying/entering the Weekend Degree Program, Clark College offers several courses that can help you. Most of these courses are taught on a quarterly basis. Suggested courses are listed below:
BTEC 100 – Keyboarding 1-3 credits: This is a class recommended for anyone with little to no computer experience, as well as little to no keyboarding skills. BTEC 105 – Beginning Computer Fundamentals 3 credits: This class is recommended for anyone with little to no computer experience.
BTEC 150 – Computer Business Applications 5 credits: This class is recommended for those with a little experience with computers but need to expand their knowledge to become more comfortable.
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BTEC 149 – Computer Application Essentials 3 credits: This is recommended for those with a little experience with computers that need to expand their knowledge to become more comfortable with computers, as well as familiar with the frequently used software programs.
What if I have transfer credits?
Coursework completed at another regionally accredited institution may meet selection eligibility requirements or degree completion requirements. An evaluation of previous coursework will be done after all application materials are received, including copies of official transcripts. Course equivalencies are authorized by the academic department and are considered official for purposes of meeting selection and degree completion requirements of the Weekend Degree Program. Coursework completed at an institution that does not hold regional accreditation will not be recognized by Clark College and cannot be used to meet eligibility or degree completion requirements. If you are uncertain if your previous institution holds regional accreditation, please contact the Welcome Center at (360) 699-6398 or admissions@clark.edu.
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