South Seattle College

Airframe & Powerplant Seminar

Designed for transitioning and retiring military personnel and veterans with aircraft maintenance experience, this 6-8 week program provides review, gap training, and industry preparation for FAA testing and employment. It reviews the general, airframe, and powerplant sections of the written, oral, and practical FAA licensing exams, with special focus on areas of civilian aviation not typically encountered during military service.

Arts

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree is a 90-credit transfer degree that fulfills the general education requirements for most four-year degrees in arts and sciences. Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in courses numbered 100 and above, complete at least 15 credits at the college awarding the degree, and satisfy basic, elective, and Areas of Knowledge distribution requirements.

Associate in Applied Science - Aerospace Machinist

Associate in Applied Science - Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology

Associate in Applied Science-Transfer - Allied Health

Associate in Applied Science-Transfer - Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology

Associate in Applied Science-Transfer - Wine Making

Associate in Applied Science - Wine Making

Associate in Science-Transfer Civil and Mechanical Engineering Track 2/MRP

Associate in Science-Transfer Computer and Electrical Engineering Track 2/MRP

Associate in Science-Transfer to Biological, Environ/Resource, Chemistry, Geology and Earth Sciences

Associate in Science-Transfer to Engineering, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

This short-term certificate from the Automotive Technology Training Center covers automatic transmission diagnosis and service plus advanced automatic transmission service. It prepares students for entry-level work in automatic transmission and transaxle repair.

Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning

This certificate covers basic principles involving air conditioning and heating systems, troubleshooting and diagnosing those systems, and removing and reinstalling air conditioning and heating components in vehicles. Instruction in safety, environmental awareness, human relations, and leadership is taught as an integral part of the unit.

Automotive Technology (AAS)

This degree provides students with training in the automotive repair industry, including maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of different automobiles. Through close industry connections, experienced automotive professionals provide insight into industry trends, and students can study toward ASE certification in this NATEF/ASE certified training program.

Automotive Technology (AAS-T)

The Automotive Technology AAS-T degree provides training in the automotive repair industry and includes additional coursework to develop leadership and communication skills. The degree is designed for students who want technical skills for employment but may also want to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program or a four-year institution.

Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS)

This degree provides graduates of recognized airframe and powerplant programs and experienced FAA-certified mechanics the opportunity to expand their knowledge and training and earn an associate degree. It is intended for those focused on learning a skill or technology for immediate employment in the aeronautical industry.

Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS-T)

This degree provides graduates of recognized airframe and powerplant programs and experienced FAA-certified mechanics the opportunity to expand their knowledge and training and earn an associate transfer degree. It is designed for students who want technical skills for employment but may also want to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program or a four-year institution.

Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe

Offered through the Aviation Maintenance Division, this certificate provides the airframe component of South's FAA-approved aviation maintenance curriculum. Graduates are qualified to take the Federal Aviation Administration examination for the airframe mechanic license.

Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe/Powerplant

This program is designed to prepare incoming students to attain their FAA Airframe and Powerplant license at the end of the program. The eight-quarter program includes theoretical and practical training, and students learn the necessary skills to pursue a career in aviation maintenance.

Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant Tech

The aviation maintenance airframe and powerplant curriculum is approved by the FAA (Air Agency Certificate # HQ6T596N), and the two-year, eight-quarter curriculum provides training on current aviation airframes and powerplants. Students who successfully complete the powerplant component are awarded a certificate of completion qualifying them to take the FAA examination for the powerplant mechanic license.

Brakes

This short-term certificate from the Automotive Technology Training Center covers basic and advanced automotive brake systems. It prepares students for entry-level work diagnosing and servicing vehicle brake systems.

Business

The Associate in Business (AB-DTA/MRP) is a transfer degree for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related major. The AB transfer degree is 90 college-level credits, and students complete their prerequisite courses as part of this transfer degree.

Business Information Technology (Business Operations and Project Management Support)

This Technical Education certificate builds business operations and project management support skills through coursework in business communications, customer relations, spreadsheets, computer applications, project management, and supervised work experience. Graduates are prepared for office and business support roles.

Certificate - Diesel & Heavy Equipment Tech

Certificate - Wine Making

Computer Science

The Associate in Computer Science is a Direct Transfer Agreement designed to satisfy lower division general education and computer science requirements at Washington's four-year colleges and universities. Degree requirements include satisfactory completion of at least 95 approved credits with a 2.0 cumulative GPA, with at least 15 college-level credits earned at the college granting the degree.

Culinary & Pastry Arts

The Culinary & Pastry Arts certificate program equips students with essential food production and management skills for diverse food service operations, including inventory control, production, operations analysis, purchasing, supervision, and personnel management. Developed in collaboration with the hospitality industry, it provides career-ready training for immediate employment in the culinary field.

Culinary & Pastry Arts (AAS)

The Culinary & Pastry Arts Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree equips students with essential food production and management skills for diverse food service operations, covering inventory control, production, operations analysis, purchasing, supervision, and personnel management. Hands-on experience is gained by operating South's on-campus dining options, including the Culinary Convenience Store, food trucks, pop-ups, and the full-service Alhadeff Grill.

Culinary & Pastry Arts (AAS-T)

The Culinary & Pastry Arts Associate in Applied Science Transfer (AAS-T) degree equips students with essential food production and management skills for diverse food service operations, with hands-on training in South's on-campus dining venues under expert chef-instructors. This degree is designed for students who want technical skills for employment but may also want to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program or a four-year institution.

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician

This certificate program prepares students with the skills required to maintain everything from trucks and tractors to ferries and forklifts. The ASE-based curriculum is certified to the latest NATEF standards and covers all aspects of diesel and heavy equipment repair; the program can be completed in six quarters.

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician (AAS)

This degree prepares students with the skills required to maintain everything from trucks and tractors to ferries and forklifts. The ASE-based curriculum is certified to the latest NATEF standards and builds upon previously acquired knowledge and skills to develop leadership and communication abilities.

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician (AAS-T)

This degree prepares students with the skills required to maintain everything from trucks and tractors to ferries and forklifts, using an ASE-based curriculum certified to the latest NATEF standards. It is designed for students who want technical skills for employment but may also want to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program or a four-year institution.

Electrical/Electronic Systems

This short-term certificate from the Automotive Technology Training Center covers advanced electrical systems, automotive electronics, and basic power accessories. It prepares students for entry-level work in automotive electrical and electronic systems diagnosis and repair.

Engineering

This degree prepares students to transfer to engineering majors at universities in Washington through two pathways: Civil and Mechanical Engineering, and Computer and Electrical Engineering. Each pathway includes specific pre-major coursework and requires 90 or more college-level credits with a 2.0 GPA and 15 credits in residence at the college.

Engine Performance

This short-term certificate from the Automotive Technology Training Center covers advanced drivability and fuel systems, engine computers, and emission controls and diagnostic test equipment. It prepares students for entry-level engine performance diagnostic work.

Engine Repair

This short-term certificate from the Automotive Technology Training Center covers automotive engine diagnosis, removal and replacement, engine rebuilding, and an introduction to engine performance. It prepares students for entry-level automotive engine repair work.

Hospitality Management

This program is designed for professionals who have graduated from a two-year associate degree program in areas such as accounting, business information technology, or culinary and pastry arts. It focuses on applied management training, allowing students to tailor their education to their career goals across the hospitality industry, including sporting arenas, convention centers, hotels, restaurants, catering companies, and property management firms.

Landscape Horticulture

The Landscape Horticulture Certificate program offers a foundation of horticulture knowledge in plant identification, growing, arboriculture, pruning, soils, plant problem diagnostics, and landscape installation and management. Graduates typically find employment in landscape installation and management of residential, commercial and public areas, or with tree care companies, nurseries, and greenhouses.

Landscape Horticulture (AAS)

This Technical Education degree covers plant identification, greenhouse and nursery operations, integrated pest and weed management, residential landscape design, irrigation and drainage, arboriculture, pruning, landscape construction, plant propagation, and small business management. Capstone planning, design, and implementation courses plus an internship complete the program.

Landscape Horticulture (AAS-T)

This Technical Education transfer degree covers plant identification, greenhouse operations, integrated pest and weed management, landscape design, irrigation, arboriculture, pruning, landscape construction, and small business for horticulture, with capstone and internship experiences. Transfer-level general education courses are included so graduates can continue toward a bachelor's degree.

Maintenance and Light Repair

The Maintenance and Light Repair 1 Year Certificate (MLR) program qualifies students for entry-level employment in the auto maintenance industry and related fields. This certificate program meets the NATEF General Service Technician (GST) requirements.

Manual Drive Train and Axles

This short-term certificate from the Automotive Technology Training Center covers manual transaxles and clutches as well as manual transmissions, transfer cases, and drive axles. It prepares students for entry-level work servicing manual drive train components.

Manufacturing/Machinist Technology

Offered at the Georgetown Campus, this certificate of proficiency comprises basic, intermediate, and advanced manufacturing coursework. It prepares students for machining and manufacturing production careers.

Maritime Shipyard Welding

This program provides training in welding theory, process, and application specific to the marine industry, with focus on shielded metal arc welding, tack welding, fillet weld positions, joint fit-up, back-gouging, and other shipyard skills. Students test for a range of maritime recognized certifications including NAVSEA and American Welding Society certifications.

Meatcutter

Offered at the Georgetown Campus, this degree combines principles of meatcutting coursework with culinary fundamentals, business, and general education, plus 20 credits (4,000 hours) of structured on-the-job training. Graduates are prepared for careers in the retail and wholesale meatcutting trade.

Multi-Occupation in Engineering and Technology

Offered through the Apprenticeship Division, this degree awards credit blocks for at least 6,000 hours of certified on-the-job training and at least 450 hours of related supplemental instruction completed through a JATC, employer, recognized corporate education provider, or the military. Transfer-level general education coursework completes the degree.

Multi-Occupation Trades (AAS)

Offered through the Apprenticeship Division, this degree awards credit blocks for at least 6,000 hours of certified on-the-job training and at least 450 hours of related supplemental instruction certified by a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. General education courses in composition, computation, and human relations complete the degree.

Multi-Occupation Trades (AAS-T)

Offered through the Apprenticeship Division, this transfer degree awards credit blocks for at least 6,000 hours of certified on-the-job training and at least 450 hours of related supplemental instruction certified by a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. Transfer-level general education coursework in communication, English, math, and psychology completes the degree.

Nursing: Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant program emphasizes competence in skills for providing safe and accurate care, and students acquire a basic understanding of the emotional as well as the physical needs of a patient. Upon successfully completing the program, students are eligible to take the Washington State certified exam.

Science

This degree is designed to transfer to a four-year college or university in the state of Washington. Requirements include satisfactory completion of at least 90 approved credits with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, with study options in biological sciences, environmental/resource sciences, chemistry, geology and earth sciences (Track 1) or engineering, physics and atmospheric science (Track 2).

SEA Airport Ground Support Equipment

South's Airport Ground Support Equipment Certificate program is the first publicly offered program of its kind in the United States. Students learn to maintain and repair airport ground support equipment used to service and support aircraft on the tarmac, through the college's Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program and its industry partnerships with the Port of Seattle, Port Jobs & Airport University, Paccar, Peterbilt, and Kenworth.

Short Term Certificate - Aerospace Machinist

Short Term Certificate - Automatic Transmissions

Short Term Certificate - Automotive Brakes

Short Term Certificate - Basic Skills Career Exploration

Short Term Certificate - Flagging

Short Term Certificate - Manual Transmission/Transaxle

Short Term Certificate - Sustainable Building Science

Short Term Certificate - Welding Level II

Short Term Certificate - Welding Level III

Short Term Certificate - Welding Level IV

Short Term Certificate - Welding Level V

Short Term Certificate - YouthBuild Construction Lead

Steering and Suspension

This short-term certificate from the Automotive Technology Training Center covers steering and suspension systems along with tires and wheel alignment. It prepares students for entry-level work in vehicle steering, suspension, and alignment service.

Sustainable Building Science Technology

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Building Science Technology prepares students to apply expertise and systems knowledge to support highly technical building operations. Building on prior education and work experience, the degree emphasizes upper-division coursework in building science, energy codes, building codes, and facility management, positioning graduates to manage healthier, more durable, efficient, and sustainable structures.

Welding Fabrication Technology

The Welding Fabrication Technology Certificate program provides training in all aspects of welding and fabrication operations, including blueprint reading, planning operation sequence, applying geometry, heat effects and metal properties, layout, positioning, fitting, welding, and material handling. Graduates are prepared for positions such as welders, fabricators, shop supervisors, estimators, and shop owners.

Welding Fabrication Technology (AAS)

This program provides training in all aspects of welding and fabrication operations, including blueprint reading, planning operation sequence, applying geometry, heat effects and metal properties, layout, positioning, fitting, welding, and material handling.

Welding Fabrication Technology (AAS-T)

This transfer degree provides training in all aspects of welding and fabrication operations, including blueprint reading, layout, positioning, fitting, welding, and material handling, and prepares students for WABO welder certification tests. It is designed for students who want technical skills for employment but may also want to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program or a four-year institution.

Welding Level 1

This first-level stackable welding certificate covers welding theory, introduction to oxyacetylene and shielded metal arc welding, and SMAW shielded metal arc welding. It provides entry-level welding skills that stack toward higher certificates and the Welding Fabrication Technology degrees.

Welding Level 2

This second-level stackable welding certificate covers print reading and welding symbols, gas metal arc welding, and flux core arc welding. It builds on Welding Level 1 skills and stacks toward higher welding certificates and degrees.

Welding Level 3

This third-level stackable welding certificate covers materials and testing, gas tungsten arc welding, and fabrication carbon arc/plasma arc cutting. It builds on earlier welding levels and stacks toward higher certificates and the Welding Fabrication Technology degrees.

Welding Level 4

This fourth-level stackable welding certificate is completed by selecting an advanced technical elective such as pipe shielded metal arc welding, advanced fabrication, or WABO test preparation. It advances students' welding skill level toward job advancement or further certificates and degrees.

Welding Level 5

This fifth-level stackable welding certificate is completed by selecting an advanced technical elective such as pipe welding, advanced fabrication, or WABO plate test preparation. It represents the highest short-term welding skill level in South's stackable welding sequence.

Wine Industry: Food & Wine Pairing

The Food & Wine Pairing Certificate program specializes in the concepts of bridging the intricacies of food and wine. Students discover what constitutes a successful pairing, study which foods are compatible with various wine varietals, and learn how to prepare a menu appropriate to their wine selections while preparing food and managing on-campus events.

Wine Industry: Marketing and Sales of Food & Wine

This certificate program prepares students for a career selling wine to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, and the public. Students study marketing techniques including packaging, pricing and branding of wines, explore the demographics of wine sales worldwide, and learn about compliance and government regulations.

Wine Industry: Marketing and Sales of Food & Wine (AAS)

With this degree, students learn the information needed to become a certified sommelier and what it takes to effectively market and promote wine and food. The program prepares students for careers selling wine to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, and the public, with practical experience in the college's on-campus tasting room and at industry events.

Wine Industry: Marketing and Sales of Food & Wine (AAS-T)

The Marketing & Sales of Food & Wine AAS-T degree covers wine history and origin expertise, food and wine pairing, and the marketing and promotion of wine and food. Students study packaging, pricing, branding, compliance, and government regulations, and gain practical experience in retail sales and promotion in the on-campus tasting room.

Wine Industry: Wine Production

The Wine Production Certificate program teaches the basic knowledge and skills necessary to produce quality wines, including winery practices, day-to-day operations, wine chemistry, and viticulture. Students get hands-on experience by participating in a full year of winery operations in the college's state-of-the-art commercial teaching winery.

Wine Industry: Wine Production (AAS)

This program teaches the basic knowledge and skills needed to produce quality wines, covering wine production from vine to bottle, current winery practices, day-to-day operations, wine chemistry, and viticulture. Students gain hands-on experience by participating in a full year of winery operations in the college's commercial teaching winery.

Wine Industry: Wine Production (AAS-T)

The Wine Production AAS-T degree teaches the knowledge and skills necessary to produce quality wines, from viticulture and wine chemistry through cellar management and bottling, with a full year of hands-on winery operations. This degree is designed for students who want technical skills for employment but may also want to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program or a four-year institution.