# EDGE (Certificate of Completion)

College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Counseling/Liberal Arts

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/counseling/edge-noncredit/

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

#### 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

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ENG 300 | English Edge | 0 |
| MATH 300 | Math Edge | 0 |
| or SOC 300 | Statistics Edge |  |
| COUN 300 | Student Development Edge | 0 |