The Seattle Community Colleges offer more than 100 programs in professional and technical career areas. Program length varies from one quarter to two years. All offer Certificates of Completion. Some offer an Associate of Applied Arts Degree (A.A.S.) with additional course work. A few A.A.S. degrees qualify for potential transfer to a four-year college (A.A.S.-T. degree).
Certificate programs prepare graduates for employment in a wide variety of professional and technical careers. Requirements include satisfactory completion of an approved program of study with a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. For admission to a certificate program, an applicant must be at least 18 or be a high school graduate. Tests and a minimum proficiency may be required for certain programs. Waiting lists and application fees may be required of others. Education and work experience may be accepted to satisfy part of the certificate requirements if specifically related to the individual program of study. A majority of credits must be completed at the college granting the certificate. Credits earned in certificate programs are generally applicable toward the A.A.S. degree. NOTE: Courses must be numbered 100 or above to count toward certificate programs. MORE >
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree prepares students for employment through development of technical and related skills and instruction in academic subjects appropriate to the occupational field. To earn a degree within the Seattle Community Colleges, a student must complete at least 90 credits and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. At least 15 credits must be earned at the Seattle Community College granting the degree. Students should consult an advisor or division counselor for specific GPA requirements in their programs of study. Programs are designed and updated by advisory committees made up of local industry leaders and labor representatives to reflect current employment trends. Instructors bring industry experience as well as education and training to the classroom. All instructors hold vocational instructor certificates and stay informed of industry changes. A core of general education and/or related instruction courses is regarded as essential for all A.A.S. degree programs and all certificate programs of an academic year or more in length. Courses in communications, computation, human relations and selected courses from humanities, natural sciences and social sciences are required. Additional topics may include safety and environmental awareness. Some A.A.S. programs and some courses in A.A.S. degree programs may transfer to four-year colleges or universities. Consult a program advisor or transfer institution concerning course transferability prior to enrollment. NOTE: Courses must be numbered 100 or above to count toward A.A. S. degree. MORE >
The Associate of Applied Science - T Degree is designed to assist students who initially enrolled for a Workforce Education technical degree and who then seek to transfer to a four-year institution for a bachelor’s degree. The A.A.S.- T. degree is based on technical courses required for job preparation but also includes transfer degree general education courses. In general, technical degree programs are not designed for general transfer to other colleges or universities; the A.A.S.-T. degree prepares students for specific bachelor's degree programs at specific institutions. Students should contact the community college Advising Office for a current list of four-year colleges accepting the A.A.S.-T. degree. NOTE: Courses must be numbered 100 or above to count toward the A.A.S.-T. degree. MORE >
Two of our colleges also offer four year basccaluareate degrees: Central — Bachelor of Applied Behavioral Science (BAS) For those wishing to develop strong social and human services practitioner skills in a wide variety of roles, including mental health, chemical dependency, domestic violence, case management, work with homelessness, school based services, and many other specializations. South — Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Hospitality Management This program focuses on applied management training in all facets of the hospitality industry, including tourism, hotel operation, restaurant management, catering, cruise ships, casino operations and travel. MORE >
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Degrees and certificates are offered in the professional and technical career areas listed below.