Industry Certification Credit
PHSC recognizes professional industry certifications in technology and awards credit accordingly. Students must present original validation of the certification in order to receive this credit. The following certifications are recognized:
Adobe Certified Dreamweaver-3 credits
Adobe Certified Flash-3 credits
- CGS 2821 - Graphics and Multimedia in a Web Environment
Adobe Photoshop-3 credits
- CGS 2821 - Graphics and Multimedia in a Web Environment
Autodesk Certified Associate-3 credits
Certified Medical Administrative Specialist-6 technical credits
Certiport IC3-9 credits
Cisco CCENT-6 credits
- CET 1600 - Networking Fundamentals-Cisco Academy
- CET 1610 - Routing and Switching Essentials-Cisco Academy
Cisco CCNA-12 credits
(current certification)
- CET 1600 - Networking Fundamentals-Cisco Academy
- CET 1610 - Routing and Switching Essentials-Cisco Academy
- CET 2615 - Scaling Networks-Cisco Academy
- CET 2620 - Connecting Networks-Cisco Academy
CIW Associate-3 credits
- CGS 2821 - Graphics and Multimedia in a Web Environment
CIW Associate Design Specialist-3 credits
CIW E-Commerce Designer-3 credits
CIW Master Designer-6 credits
Comp TIA A+-6 credits
(Current CompTIA objectives)
- CET 1179 - Microcomputer Repair Essentials
- CTS 1110 - Microcomputer Software Essentials
Comp TIA Network +-6 credits
Comp TIA Security+-6 credits
(Current CompTIA objectives)
- CNT 1401 - Principles of Information Security
- CTS 2123 - Network Security and Intrusion Detection
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Bundle with Word as 1 of 3 tests passed-3 credits
- OST 1764 - Word Processing-Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Bundle with Excel as 1 of 3 tests passed-3 credits
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) First Responder-3 credits
Students must fulfill 25 percent of the program residency requirement before requesting credit. Students will attach the original certificate to the Petition for Certification Credit form and forward it to the director of admissions and student records. The College retains copies of the certificates and returns originals to students. The credit will appear on students' permanent records as earned credit only, without grades assigned.