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Study almost anything at Seattle Colleges. First, find the area of study that interests you below, then expand the menu to explore the programs and pathways available at our colleges.

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Arts, Design, and Graphics

From a rip-roaring guitar solo to the delicate strokes of a watercolor painting — artists have the unique ability to challenge and inspire the world. As an Arts, Design, and Graphics student, you’ll refine your craft and mold your artistic voice through critical thinking skills, collaboration, and self-expression. Whether your creative outlet lies in the orchestra pit or on the potter’s wheel, position your talents for careers in performing, visual, and media arts.

From a rip-roaring guitar solo to the delicate strokes of a watercolor painting — artists have the unique ability to challenge and inspire the world. ...

You’re the next great American entrepreneur, hotshot advertising executive, or up-and-coming accountant with a passion for “crunching numbers.” From Fortune 500 companies to small businesses — learn to organize, plan, manage, and play a key role in the high-stakes, competitive world of Business and Accounting. Programs are designed to give students skills and experience in the in-demand fields of business support, management, and office administration.

You’re the next great American entrepreneur, hotshot advertising executive, or up-and-coming accountant with a passion for “crunching numbers.” From F ...

You have dreams of becoming the executive chef of your own five-star restaurant, a hands-on winemaker with a palate for sight, smell and taste, or hotel manager catering to your guests while overseeing a well-trained staff. From the front of the house to the back — through programs in our Culinary, Hospitality, and Wine Area of Study you’ll develop a foundation of skills well-suited for the ever expanding tourism, food service, and hospitality industries. Enter a career path that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and customer service.

You have dreams of becoming the executive chef of your own five-star restaurant, a hands-on winemaker with a palate for sight, smell and taste, or hot ...

You’re compassionate, a good listener, and passionate about improving the quality of life for others and sharing your expertise. Through programs in our Education and Human Services Area of Study, you will open opportunities to a broad range of careers — from education and public service to non-profit organizations and government institutions. Combine traditional classroom instruction with real-world experience and develop your skills in teaching, counseling, critical thinking, and communication.

You’re compassionate, a good listener, and passionate about improving the quality of life for others and sharing your expertise. Through programs in o ...

Join like-minded students with a calling to care for others and make a real difference in their lives. Whether you’re treating a patient, studying new vaccines in a lab, or designing an exercise plan, Health and Medical professions continue to be one of the country’s fastest-growing career fields! Nursing and pre-nursing programs combine classroom instruction, immersive laboratory experiences and clinical practice to assure you are ready to provide the highest level of care in your chosen field.

Join like-minded students with a calling to care for others and make a real difference in their lives. Whether you’re treating a patient, studying new ...

Emergency Medical Technician
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Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certificate of Completion
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Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
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Physical Education
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Pre-Nursing for Entry into ADN Program
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Design megacities, program robots, cure cancer — today’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) students are the key to answering tomorrow’s most complex challenges. Whether your curiosity takes you to Mars or Microsoft, you can develop skills for booming career fields while pushing the boundaries of innovation, exploration, and research. Picture yourself as a software developer, statistician, or engineer where strong analytical, mathematical, and computer skills are a must.

Design megacities, program robots, cure cancer — today’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) students are the key to answering tomorrow’ ...

Whether it’s the mechanics who keep our vehicles running smoothly, the aviation technicians who help us take off with ease, or the welders who turn the skylines of tomorrow into reality — our world depends on professional technicians who have mastered the skills of their trade. Skilled Trades and Technical Training emphasize hands-on instruction, computer and problem-solving skills, and creative thinking. Career areas include construction, manufacturing, automotive service, energy systems, landscaping, and aviation.

Whether it’s the mechanics who keep our vehicles running smoothly, the aviation technicians who help us take off with ease, or the welders who turn th ...

Marine Engineering Technology
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Maritime Shipyard Welding
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You’re most at home between the pages of a novel, penning your next masterpiece, exploring the human condition, or sparring in the political arena. Develop your voice as a writer, speaker, and critical thinker in the fields of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Language — and open a window to the people and cultures of the past and present. Through the study of literature, art, social studies, and communications, you’ll form a solid foundation for further study and a career that fuels your passion.

You’re most at home between the pages of a novel, penning your next masterpiece, exploring the human condition, or sparring in the political arena. De ...