North Seattle College
School Name and Address
Contact for more information
| North Seattle College | |
| 9600 College Way North | |
| Seattle, WA 98103-3599 | |
| Main telephone | 206.934.3600 |
| Website | https://northseattle.edu/ |
| Request more information | https://go.seattlecolleges.edu/form/inquirynorth |
General Information
General information
| Educational system | Seattle Community College District System |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1970 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate, Bachelor's |
| School accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Specialized accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (Medical Assisting), National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (LPN to RN Ladder) |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | Most programs; see program descriptions |
School setting
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Population of city the school is in | 617,334 |
| Distance from campus to city center | Five miles |
| Public transportation to campus | Metro Transit; ORCA card $125 per quarter. |
| Student parking on campus | Yes, quarterly parking permits are available on a first come, first served basis; $50 per quarter all-time access. |
| Campus size | 65 acres |
| County | King |
School visits
| Visitor information website | https://www.northseattle.edu/about/visit-our-campus |
| School visit availability | Drop-in general tours are available Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. Custom individual or group tours are also available by appointment. |
| Contact to set up school visit | Susan Shanahan; 206.934.3679 |
Student Body
Enrollment
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 212 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 159 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 371 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 158 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 178 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 336 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 370 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 337 |
| Total number of freshmen | 707 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 944 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,009 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,953 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 1,588 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 2,762 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 4,350 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 2,532 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 3,771 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 6,303 |
| Total enrollment | 6,303 |
Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Multiracial | 7% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1% |
| White | 52% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 11% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
Out-of-state students
| Percentage of students from out of state | 5% |
International students
| Number of countries represented | 39 |
Age of students
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 65% |
Costs
Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)
| In-state tuition | $4,126 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $4,576 |
| Books and supplies | $870 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $4,800 |
| Cost information website | https://northseattle.edu/tuition-fees/tuition-rates |
| See https://northseattle.edu/tuition-fees/fee-table for information on fees. Tuition shown doesn't include applicable course and service related fees. Resident BAS tuition is $2,205 per quarter, plus fees. | |
Tuition rates vary by
| English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and GED tuition is $25 per quarter. |
Tuition refund policy
| See https://northseattle.edu/financial-aid/withdrawals-refunds for more information. |
Tuition payment plans available
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) |
Tuition waivers available to
| Veterans |
Financial Aid
Contact for counseling or more information
| NSCCfinancialaid@seattlecolleges.edu | |
| 206.934.3688 | |
| Financial aid office website | https://northseattle.edu/financial-aid |
| Scholarship list website | https://northseattle.edu/scholarships |
Applying for financial aid
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| Other requirements | https://northseattle.edu/financial-aid/application-process |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | April 30 |
Financial aid programs at this school
| Loans | |
| Federal Stafford loans (subsidized) | |
| Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships and grants | |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | |
| https://northseattle.edu/work-study | |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | |
| https://northseattle.edu/office-veterans-services |
Admissions
Contact for more information
| Admissions Office | |
| Registrar | |
| arrc@seattlecolleges.edu | |
| 206.934.3600 | |
| Admissions office website | https://northseattle.edu/admissions-aid |
| Electronic application website | https://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx |
Entrance difficulty
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
Last year's applicants
| Number of male applicants | 2,269 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 2,269 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 370 |
| Number of female applicants | 3,457 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 3,457 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 337 |
| Total number of applicants | 5,726 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 5,726 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 707 |
Education required for admission
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
Application dates
| Admission is available | Continuous |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
Application requirements
| Online application available | https://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx |
| Application fee | No fee |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for some students |
Other admissions information
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) |
Credits accepted for transfer students
| American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations | |
| Military service | |
| Other |
Academics
Degrees offered
| Pre-certification training | |
| Pre-licensing training | |
| Certificate or diploma | |
| Associate | |
| Bachelor's |
School catalog
| School catalog website | http://www.seattlecolleges.com/DISTRICT/catalog/catalog2019-21.aspx |
| Academic index website | https://northseattle.edu/programs |
Faculty and instruction
| Academic calendar | Quarters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 305 |
| Student faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Graduation requirements
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 90 credits |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | |
Attendance options
| Evenings | |
| On-line/distance learning | |
| Part time | |
| Short-term courses | |
| Summer school | |
| Weekends | |
| See https://elearning.northseattle.edu/ for eLearning information. |
Off-campus study
| Study abroad available |
Military officer training (ROTC)
| Army ROTC |
Alternative credit opportunities
| Advanced Placement | |
| Cooperative education | |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | |
| Independent study | |
| International Baccalaureate | |
| Internships | |
| Postsecondary enrollment options (high school students can enroll for credit) | |
| Work experience |
Computing
| Computers on campus for student use | |
| Computer lab available to students | |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | |
| Online registration for classes |
Libraries
| Main library name | North Seattle Community College Library |
Other special programs
| For continuing education programs see: https://continuinged.northseattle.edu/ |
Sports
Intercollegiate and intramural sports available
| Intercollegiate | Intramural | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | Men | Women | Men | Women | ||
| Basketball | Yes | Yes | ||||
| $ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available. | ||||||
Student Life
Student activities
| Choral groups | |
| Drama or theater groups | |
| Orchestra | |
| Student government |
Clubs and associations
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 25 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Muslim Students Association, Indonesian Community Club, Literary Guild, Phi Theta Kappa, Vietnamese Student Association |
| Student clubs and associations website | https://studentleadership.northseattle.edu/clubs |
Student Services
Academic services for all students
| Academic advising | |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | |
| Reading and study skills courses | |
| Remedial education courses | |
| Tutoring |
Health and legal services available on campus for all students
| Psychological counseling |
Other services for all students
| Orientation | |
| Placement testing |
Services for students with disabilities
| Maud Steyaert | |
| Director | |
| ds@seattlecolleges.edu | |
| 206.934.3697 | |
| Disabilities services website | https://northseattle.edu/disability-services |
| Barrier-free campus | |
| Designated parking | |
| Interpreters for the deaf | |
| Learning aids | |
| Readers for the blind | |
| Registration assistance | |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | |
| Tutors | |
| Other assistance provided based on student need. | |
Services for women and families
| Kathy Schoof | |
| Manager | |
| kathy.schoof@seattlecolleges.edu | |
| 206.934.3644 | |
| Women's center | Yes |
| https://northseattle.edu/child-care | |
Additional services available for these groups
| International students | |
| Low-income students | |
| Veterans |
Campus security
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | |
| Late night transport service | |
| https://northseattle.edu/safety-security |
Career Services
Contact for more information
| Meredith Bane | |
| careerservices@seattlecolleges.edu | |
| 206.934.6074 | |
| Career services website | https://northseattle.edu/career-services |
Career services offered
| Career counseling | |
| Career library | |
| Job bank | |
| Job fairs | |
| Job interview preparation | |
| Job interviews | |
| On campus recruitment by employers | |
| Placement assistance | |
| Résumé preparation assistance | |
| Résumé referral to employers |
Educational programs
List programs by [ title | cluster ]
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Accounting
- Accounting Fraud Certificate [Certificate]
- Associate in Business [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
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Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping
- Accountancy [Certificate]
- Accounting [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
- Accounting Achievement [Certificate]
- Bookkeeping [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Bookkeeping Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Not-for-Profit Accounting [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Administrative Assistant [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
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Adult Basic Education
- Adult Basic Education [No Standard Degree]
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American Studies
- American Ethnic Studies Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Anthropology
- Anthropology Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Architectural Engineering Technology
- Architecture Engineering Drafting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Building Information Modeling [Certificate]
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Art and Fine Arts, General
- Fine Arts [Certificate, Associate, Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Astronomy
- Astronomy Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Associate in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Atmospheric Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
- Meteorology Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Avionics Electronics I: Wire Assembly [Certificate]
- Avionics Electronics II: Electronics Technician [Certificate]
- Avionics Technician [Certificate]
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Biological Sciences, General
- Associate in Biological, Environmental, Resource Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, or Earth Sciences [Associate of Science - Transfer]
- Associate in General Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
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Biomedical Technology
- Healthcare Technology Management/Biomedical Equipment Technician [Associate of Applied Science]
-
Business Management and Administration
- Associate in Business [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
- General Business [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
- Project Management [Certificate]
-
Business, General
- Associate in Business [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
- General Business [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
-
Chemistry
- Associate in Biological, Environmental, Resource Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, or Earth Sciences [Associate of Science - Transfer]
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Child Care Assisting
- Early Childhood Education [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
- Early Childhood Education--Initial State Certificate [Certificate]
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Commercial and Advertising Art
- Fine Arts [Certificate, Associate, Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
Communication and Speech Studies
- Communication Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
Computer Engineering Technology
- Electronics Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
-
Computer Programming
- Application Development [Bachelor's]
- Programming & IT Network Support [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
-
Computer Science
- Associate in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Atmospheric Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
- Computer Science Pre-Major [Associate of Arts, Associate of Science - Transfer]
-
Computer Systems Networking and Administration
- CISCO Certified Network Associate [Certificate]
- IT Controlled Electronic Systems [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Linux Networking and Security [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Microsoft Windows Network Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Network & Server Administration [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Programming & IT Network Support [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
-
Computer Systems Technology
- IT Controlled Electronic Systems [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
-
Directing, Theater Production, and Theater Arts
- Theatre Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
Distance Learning
- Distance Education [No Standard Degree]
-
Drafting and Design Technology
- Advanced Design for Manufacturing [Certificate]
- Architecture Engineering Drafting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- CAD for Design and Construction [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
-
Dramatic Arts
- Theatre Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Early Childhood Education [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
- Early Childhood Education--Short Specialization Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Early Childhood Education--State Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
-
Economics
- Economics Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
- Electronics Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- IT Controlled Electronic Systems [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Sustainable and Conventional Energy and Control Technology (SCEC) [Certificate]
-
Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Avionics Electronics II: Electronics Technician [Certificate]
- Avionics Technician [Certificate]
- Industrial Automation and Electronic Controls [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Industrial Power and Control [Associate of Applied Science]
- IT Controlled Electronic Systems [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Mechatronics [Associate of Applied Science]
- Sustainable and Conventional Energy and Control Technology (SCEC) [Certificate]
-
Elementary Education and Teaching
- Education Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
Emergency Medical Care
- Emergency Medical Technician [Certificate]
-
Energy Management and Systems Technology
- Sustainable and Conventional Energy and Control Technology (SCEC) [Certificate]
-
Engineering Technology, General
- Architecture Engineering Drafting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
-
Engineering, General
- Project Management [Certificate]
-
English Composition and Writing
- English Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) / English as a Second Language (ESL)
- English as a Second Language (ESL) [No Standard Degree]
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English Language and Literature
- English Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Entrepreneur Foundation [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
-
Environmental Science
- Associate in Biological, Environmental, Resource Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, or Earth Sciences [Associate of Science - Transfer]
- Environmental Studies Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Ethnic Studies
- American Ethnic Studies Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Fitness Instructing
- Physical Education Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Nutrition Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Gender Studies
- Gender and Women Studies Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science - Transfer]
-
General Studies
- Associate in General Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
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Geography
- Geography Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Geological and Earth Sciences
- Geology Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Health Records Administration
- Human Health Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Health Services Administration
- Human Health Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Health Unit Coordination
- Allied Health [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
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History
- History Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Human Services
- Adult Family Home [Certificate]
-
Humanities
- Humanities Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Industrial Mechanics
- Industrial Automation and Electronic Controls [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Mechatronics [Associate of Applied Science]
-
Industrial Technology
- Industrial Power and Control [Associate of Applied Science]
- Sustainable and Conventional Energy and Control Technology (SCEC) [Certificate]
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Interdisciplinary Studies
- Associate of Arts (Liberal Arts) [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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International Business, Trade, and Finance
- International Business [Bachelor of Applied Science]
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Liberal Studies
- Associate of Arts (Liberal Arts) [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Marketing
- Marketing [Certificate]
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Mass Communication Studies
- Communication Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Mathematics
- Mathematics Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Medical Assisting
- Medical Assisting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
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Medical Office Management
- Allied Health [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
-
Medical Secretarial Studies
- Allied Health [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
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Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Jewelry Design [Certificate]
-
Middle School Education and Teaching
- Education Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
Music, General
- Music Pre-Major [Associate of Arts]
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Natural Sciences
- Associate in General Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
-
Nonprofit Management
- Not-For-Profit Management [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
-
Nursing Assisting
- Emergency Department Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Nursing Assistant [Certificate]
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Oceanography
- Oceanography Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
Pharmacy Technology
- Pharmacy Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
-
Philosophy
- Philosophy Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Phlebotomy
- Phlebotomy [Certificate]
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Physical Sciences, General
- Associate in General Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
-
Physics
- Associate in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Atmospheric Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
-
Political Science and Government
- Political Science Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
-
Pre-Engineering
- Associate in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Atmospheric Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
-
Precision Crafting and Repair
- Watch Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
-
Psychology, General
- Psychology Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Public and Community Health
- Health Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Real Estate
- Property Management [Certificate, Bachelor of Applied Science]
- Real Estate [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
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Recreation, Fitness, and Leisure Studies
- Physical Education Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Registered Nursing
- Nursing Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science - Transfer]
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Retail Management
- Retail Management [Certificate]
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Robotics Technology
- Electronics Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
-
Secondary Education and Teaching
- Education Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Social Work
- Social Work Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Sociology
- Sociology Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Theatre Design and Technology
- Theatre Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
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Web Page and Multimedia Design
- Web Application Technologies [Certificate]
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Webmaster and Web Management
- Web Application Technologies [Certificate]
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Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
- Accountancy [Certificate]
- Accounting [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
- Accounting Achievement [Certificate]
- Accounting Fraud Certificate [Certificate]
- Advanced Design for Manufacturing [Certificate]
- Allied Health [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
- Application Development [Bachelor's]
- Architecture Engineering Drafting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Avionics Electronics I: Wire Assembly [Certificate]
- Avionics Electronics II: Electronics Technician [Certificate]
- Bookkeeping [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Building Information Modeling [Certificate]
- CAD for Design and Construction [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- CISCO Certified Network Associate [Certificate]
- Early Childhood Education [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
- Early Childhood Education--Initial State Certificate [Certificate]
- Early Childhood Education--State Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Electronics Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
- Electronics Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Emergency Medical Technician [Certificate]
- Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
- General Business [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
- Healthcare Technology Management/Biomedical Equipment Technician [Associate of Applied Science]
- International Business [Bachelor of Applied Science]
- IT Controlled Electronic Systems [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Linux Networking and Security [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Marketing [Certificate]
- Medical Assisting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Microsoft Windows Network Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Network & Server Administration [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Not-For-Profit Management [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Nursing Assistant [Certificate]
- Pharmacy Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Phlebotomy [Certificate]
- Project Management [Certificate]
- Real Estate [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
- Retail Management [Certificate]
- Sustainable and Conventional Energy and Control Technology (SCEC) [Certificate]
- Watch Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
- Web Application Technologies [Certificate]