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Professional / Technical Programs

The Seattle Colleges offer more than 135 workforce education and training programs. These programs offer certificates and/or degrees, and vary from 1 to 7 quarters in length. They are designed to prepare students for specific careers. Several professional technical programs also offer short-term training certificates; in some programs students may build skills and add certificates over time to progress in their fields. Contact the program office for further information.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree prepares students to compete 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 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 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 full-time 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. College-level courses (100 and above) 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.

Associate of Applied Science-T (A.A.S.-T) Degree

The Associate of Applied Science – T degree is designed to assist students who initially enrolled for a professional technical degree and who then seek to transfer to a four-year institution for a bachelor’s degree. Degree requirements include satisfactory completion of at least 90 approved credits with a 2.0 cumulative GPA. At least 15 credits in college-level courses (100 or above) must be earned at the Seattle College granting the 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 appropriate college division dean or Advising Office for a current list of baccalaureate institutions accepting the A.A.S.-T degree.

Bachelor of Applied Science(B.A.S.) Degrees

See pages 18-19.

Certificate Programs

Certificate programs of 1–7 quarters in length 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 requirements if specifically related to the individual program of study. 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.

Short-term Certificates

seattlecolleges.edu/shortcertificates

Short-term certificates have fewer than 20 credits. They usually cover an entry-level or specific skill set needed for that industry. Students can complete a short-term certificate and enter/re-enter the workplace with improved skills. They may also continue on a pathway to a higher certificate or degree, and some or all of the credits from the short-term certificate may apply to the next level certificate or degree.

Stackable Certificates

seattlecolleges.edu/shortcertificates

Among these short-term certificates are some that are considered “stackable” certificates. Stackable certificates are short-term certificates of fewer than 20 credits each, which are specifically designed to build, or “stack” sequential skills and credits. On completion of each certificate, students can return to the workplace with added skills or they can continue building additional skills at the next level in the stackable series of certificates. Taken together, stackable certificates lead to a sequence of increasing skills, potential job advancement and/or cumulative credits toward a higher certificate or degree.

For example, in Wood Technology, students can take 18-credit certificates independently in Carpentry, Finishing and/or Framing Fundamentals. These skills can lead to jobs, or students can accumulate the skills, which can lead to more job skills, further certificates or an A.A.S.-T degree. In Welding, there are six levels of skill. Each new skill level can increase job potential for students who need to stop studies to work. On returning to school, students resume work at the next certificate level, accumulating skills which can lead to further certificates and/or an A.A.S. degree.

(Note: For programs with A.A.S. degrees and certificates of more than 20 credits, see the list on the next page.)

C = Central, N = North, S = South, V = SVI
Arts / Design / Graphics / Media
Apparel Design C
Graphic Design C
Photography C
 
Automotive Technology / Diesel / Truck Driving
Auto Body Collision Repair S
Automotive Technology S
Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology S
NATEF Certificates S
 
Aviation Maintenance / Aeronautical Technologies
Aeronautical Technology S
Aviation Maintenance / Airframe & Powerplant S
Aviation Maintenance / Aviation Airframe Mechanic S
Aviation Maintenance /Aviation Powerplant Mechanic S
 
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degrees
 
Business / Accounting
Accountancy (CPA Preparation) N
Accounting N S
Administrative Assistant N
Bookkeeping N
Business Information Technology C S
Computerized Accounting Technology N
Customer Service / Advanced Customer Service N
Entrepreneurship N
Foundation Office Clerk V
General Business N
International Trade N
Medical Front Office V
Medical Office Clerk S
Project Management N
Retail Management N
Supervision & Management S
 
Child and Family Studies
Child and Family Studies C
 
Communications
Communication & Media Arts N
Communications, Business & Media N
 
Construction / Carpentry / Building Trades / Apprentice Training
Building Trades Apprentice - Journey-Level Programs S
Cabinetmaking & Fine Woodworking C
Carpentry C
Marine Carpentry / Boatbuilding C
Pre-Apprentice Construction Training (P.A.C.T.) V
Wood Construction C
 
Cosmetology
Cosmetology V
 
Culinary Arts / Food Production / Hospitality BAS
Catering & Banquet Operations S
Culinary Arts C S
Hospitality Management BAS Degree S
Pastry & Baking Arts S
Restaurant Production S
Specialty Desserts & Breads C
Wine & Food Pairing S
Wine Making S
Wine Marketing & Sales S
 
Drafting / CAD Technologies
Architectural Engineering Drafting N
Engineering Graphics & Design Technology S
 
Education
Early Childhood Education N
Initial State Certificate with Short State Certificate of Specialization N
Parent Education N
 
Electronics / Engineering / Telecommunication
Aviation Electronics Technician N
Broadband Cable Technology N
Electronics Engineering Technology N
Electronics Technology N
Electronics Telecommunications Technology N
Engineering Technology S
Industrial Power & Control Technology N
Sustainable & Conventional Energy & Control Technology N
 
Health-Related Professions
Allied Health Sciences C N
Clinical Lab Assisting N
Dental Assistant V
Dental Hygiene C
Emergency Medical Technician N
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary C
Medical Administrative Specialist V
Medical Assisting / Medical Assistant N V
Medical Fundamentals for Clinical Research N
Medical Office Administration N
Medical Reception, Basic N
Nursing (LPN to RN) C N S
Nursing (Practical - LPN) N S
Nursing (Registered - RN) (Associate's Degree) C N S
Nursing Assistant Certified C N S
Nursing Assistant Certified (I-BEST) N
Opticianry C
Pharmacy Technician N
Phlebotomist (I-BEST) N V
Respiratory Care C
Surgical Technology C
 
HVAC
HVAC Core N
HVAC Service N
HVAC Technology & Project Management N
 
Information Technology
Applications Support C
Computer Support Technician (I-Best) S V
Computing Technology S
Database Administration & Development C
IT Controlled Electronic Systems N
IT Systems Specialist S
Mobile Product Development Specialist C
Network & Server Adminstration Specialist N
Network Administration S
Network Design & Administration C
Network Design & Administration CISCO C
Programming C
Web Design C
Web Development C
 
Interpreter Training / Sign language
 
Landscape Horticulture
Horticultural Studies S
Landscape Design and Construction S
Sustainable Land Management S
 
Maritime Training / Seattle Maritime Academy
Deckhand Cook C
Marine Deck Technology C
Marine Engineering Technology C
 
Multi-Occupational Trades
 
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology N
 
Real Estate
Appraisal (Trainee) N
Commercial Real Estate N
Commercial Real Estate Sales & Investment N
Escrow N
Loan Originator N
Loan Processing N
Property Management N
Real Estate Basics N
Real Estate Sales (Basic & Advanced) N
 
Social & Human Services
Applied Behavioral Science BAS Degree C
Chemical Dependency Specialist C
Service Learning C
Social & Human Services C
 
Watch Technology
Watch Technology N
 
Welding
Welding Fabrication Technology S
 
Work Experience / Cooperative Education / Internships
On-the-job Learning for college credit C N S
 

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