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  "college": "college-of-the-desert",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Counseling/Liberal Arts",
  "id": "counseling-liberal-arts--edge-noncredit",
  "name": "EDGE",
  "award": "Certificate of Completion",
  "department": "counseling-liberal-arts",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/counseling/edge-noncredit/",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "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."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n#### Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:\n\n1.  Navigate the college environment, and access college resources.\n2.  Bridge their prior preparation in English and math with relevant college courses."
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Requirements\n\n#### Program Requirements"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COUN 300",
          "title": "Student Development Edge",
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