EDGE Certificate of Completion

The EDGE certificate program comprises the summer and winter bridge courses that help students make a smooth and successful transition into college. The program consists of three courses, usually taken simultaneously: one focused on math concepts and skills that prepare students for college-level quantitative reasoning courses; one focused on English concepts and skills that prepare students for college-level English and other written communication courses; and one focused on college success, which helps students to navigate the college environment and guides students through COD's myriad support services and programs.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

  1. Navigate the college environment, and access college resources.
  2. Bridge their prior preparation in English and math with relevant college courses.

Program Requirements 

Course Code Title Units
Required Courses
ENG 300English Edge0
MATH 300Math Edge0
or SOC 300 Statistics Edge
COUN 300Student Development Edge0