Programs

We understand the demands of working and going to school can be a major undertaking. Therefore, we have identified programs that are high in demand and are accessible to you as a working adult. (Note: BAS indicates the program is a Bachelor of Applied Science program.)

Information Technology

Seattle is a global hub for the technology industry. IT jobs are exploding at companies such as Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Boeing. Many small start-ups and mid-sized employers are also hiring all the time for these high-demand skills.

• Programming and IT Network Support - North Seattle College
• Network Design and Administration - Seattle Central College
• Web Design - Seattle Central College
• Web Development - Seattle Central College
   
• Applications Development BAS - North Seattle College
• IT - Networking BAS - Seattle Central College

Healthcare

With four jobs available for every one healthcare worker, Seattle healthcare professionals have choices. The healthcare industry needs people across all areas of patient care as well as office and administrative roles.

• Emergency Department Service Technician - North Seattle College
• Medical Assistant - Seattle Central College
• Nursing - Seattle Central College, North Seattle College, South Seattle College
• Pharmacy Technician - North Seattle College
• Surgical Technology - Seattle Central College
   
• Allied Health - Community Health and Education BAS - Seattle Central College
• Allied Health - Dental Hygiene BAS - Seattle Central College
• Allied Health - Healthcare Service Management BAS - Seattle Central College
• Allied Health - Respiratory Care BAS - Seattle Central College
• Applied Behavioral Science BAS - Seattle Central College

Business and Accounting

Business and Accounting programs prepare you for entry-level industry jobs in accounting, business administration, and more. These programs can help you develop core skills, including communication, organization, technology, financial and marketing analysis, human resources, and business ethics.

• Bookkeeping - North Seattle College
• Accounting Fraud - North Seattle College
• Business - South Seattle College
• Project Management - North Seattle College
• Winemaking, Wine Marketing & Sales, Food & Wine Pairing Programs - South Seattle College
   
• Accounting with a focus on International Accounting BAS - North Seattle College
• Hospitality Management BAS - South Seattle College
• International Business BAS - North Seattle College
• Residential and Commercial Property Management BAS - North Seattle College

Manufacturing and Industrial Programs

The manufacturing process requires many different roles, skills, and expertise. Whether you are building circuits, operating machines, fabricating composites, or driving long haul trailers, your skills will be in high demand.

• Building Information Modeling - North Seattle College
• CAD for Construction Management - North Seattle College
• CNC Machining - South Seattle College
• Maritime Welding - South Seattle College
• Mechatronics - North Seattle College
• Welding - South Seattle College
   
• Sustainable Building Science BAS - South Seattle College
• Professional Technical Education and Instructional Design BAS - South Seattle College

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification leads to opportunities to teach and guide children in settings such as daycare facilities, preschool programs, licensed in-home day care programs, and others. More and more programs require preschool teachers to have a bachelor’s degree. We have pathways from a certificate through a bachelor’s degree so you can get there.

• State Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certification - North Seattle College & Seattle Central College
• Education - South Seattle College
• Early Childhood and Family Studies - Seattle Central College
• Early Childhood Education AAS - North Seattle College
• Early Childhood Education BAS - North Seattle College

To learn more about all program offerings at Seattle Colleges, please visit our Programs page and the College to Career website. “Worker Friendly” designates programs offered at times and in formats that meet the needs of working adults.