Edmonds College announces name changes for several academic divisions

The International Division, which includes the English Language Acquisition department, will be renamed as the School of English Language Studies. This is one of six name changes occurring at Edmonds College on April 1. (Photo by Arutyun Sargsyan)

Edmonds College has announced name changes for its academic divisions, effective April 1. This change aims to align the program names with current industry standards, thereby enhancing marketability and recognition for graduates.

"Edmonds College has always been a place of progress, and we strongly believe in staying relevant," said Dr. Amit B. Singh, President of Edmonds College. "We changed the name of the college in 2020 to reflect the scope of programs we offer. These changes show our growth and commitment to being educational leaders."

The reorganization and new names include:

• School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
• School of Healthcare and Human Services
• School of Humanities and Social Services
• School of English Language Studies
• School of Academic Foundations
• School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Education

Learn more about Edmonds College’s academic programs: edmonds.edu.