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  • General Education
    • Associate of Applied Science - Communications Distribution
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  • Accounting
    • Accounting - Associate in Applied Science Transfer (AAST) (90 Credits)
    • Bookkeeping Certificate of Competency (45 Credits)
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  • Administrative Medical Assistant
    • Administrative Medical Assistant - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (99-100 Credits)
    • Administrative Medical Assistant Certificate of Competency (76 Credits)
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  • Advanced Machining
    • Advanced Machining - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (99 Credits)
    • CNC Operator-Certificate of Training (14 Credits)
    • Toolmaking Technology-Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
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  • Applied Business Management
    • Applied Business Management - Associate in Applied Science Transfer AAS-T (90 Credits)
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  • Architectural Woodworking/Cabinet Making Technology
    • Architectural Woodworking/Cabinet Making Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (112 Credits)
    • Production Cabinet Making Certificate of Competency (79 Credits)
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  • Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing
    • Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (113 Credits)
    • Auto Body Repair Certificate of Competency (113 Credits)
    • Autobody Refinishing Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Automation and Mechatronics, TRON
    • TRON, Automation and Mechatronics - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (95 Credits)
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  • Automotive Technology
    • Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (142 Credits)
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  • Barber
    • Barber - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 Credits)
    • Barber Certificate of Competency (80 Credits)
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  • Biomedical Service Technician
    • Biomedical Service Technician: Clinical Engineering - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (114-115 Credits)
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  • Broadcasting/Video Production
    • Broadcasting/Video Production - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 Credits)
    • Broadcasting/Video Production - Associate in Applied Science Transfer (AAST) (100 Credits)
    • Broadcasting/Video Production Certificate of Competency (66 Credits)
    • BVP Certificate of Training-Engineering (13 Credits)
    • BVP Certificate of Training- Audio Production (13 Credits)
    • BVP Certificate of Training-TV Operations (13 Credits)
    • BVP Certificate of Training-Video Production (13 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Carpentry
    • Carpentry - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (116 Credits)
    • Carpenter Technician Certificate of Competency (77 Credits)
    • Basic Carpentry I Certificate of Training (16 Credits)
    • Basic Carpentry II Certificate of Training (16 Credits)
    • Concrete Foundations Certificate of Training (14 Credits)
    • Wood Framing Certificate of Training (22 Credits)
    • Exterior Finishing Certificate of Training (17 Credits)
    • Interior Finishing Certificate of Training (16 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Certified Medical Assistant
    • Certified Medical Assistant - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (102 Credits)
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  • Cloud Computing and Networking Technology
    • Cloud Computing and Networking Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (91 Credits)
    • Cloud Computing and Networking Technology AAS-T (96 Credits)
    • Cloud Computing Technician Certificate of Training (53 Credits)
    • IT Technician Certificate of Training (26 Credits)
  • Commercial Truck Driving
    • Commercial Truck Driving Class A Certificate of Training (22 Credits)
    • Commercial Truck Driving Class B Certificate of Training (8 Credits)
  • Community Service and Public Safety
    • Community Services and Public Safety - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 credits)
    • Program Outcomes
  • Computer Information Security - IT Project Management
    • Computer Information Security & IT Project Management - Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) (180 credits)
    • Program Outcomes
  • Culinary Arts
    • Culinary Arts - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (118 Credits)
    • Hospitality-Line Cook Certificate of Training (32 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Cybersecurity
    • Cybersecurity - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (95 Credits)
    • Cybersecurity - Associate in Applied Science Transfer (AAS-T) (105 Credits)
    • Network System Support Certificate of Competency (68 Credits)
    • Computer Support Certificate of Training (26 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Dental Assisting
    • Dental Assisting - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 Credits)
    • Dental Assisting Certificate of Competency - 75 Credits
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Dental Lab Technician
    • Dental Lab Technician - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (115 Credits)
    • Dental Lab Technician Certificate of Competency (65 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Denturist
    • Denturist - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (120 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
    • Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (103 Credits)
    • Diesel Service Technician Certificate of Competency (90 Credits)
    • Truck and Heavy Duty Equipment Electrical Systems Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Diesel Engines Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Hydraulics/Pneumatics Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Digital Media
    • Digital Media - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 Credits)
    • Digital Media - Associate in Applied Science (AAS-T) (95 Credits)
    • Digital Media Certificate of Competency (75 Credits)
    • Video Production Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Editing Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Digital Media -Imaging (15 Credits)
    • Digital Media -Motion Graphics (15 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Early Childhood Education
    • AAS Specializations
    • Early Childhood Education - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 Credits)
    • Early Childhood Education - Associate in Applied Science Transfer (AAS-T) (90 Credits)
    • Early Childhood Education-CoC (47 Credits)
    • State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate –Certificate of Training (12 Credits)
    • State Short ECE Certificate of Specialization - General Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • State Short ECE Certificate of Administration Early Learning Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • State Short ECE Certificate of Specialization - School Age Care Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • State Short ECE Certificate of Specialization -Family Child Care Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • State Short ECE Certificate of Specialization- Infant Toddler Care Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Electrical Construction
    • Electrical Construction - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (144 Credits)
    • Electrical Construction Certificate of Competency (67 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
    • Electrical Engineering Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 Credits)
    • Engineering Technology Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Program Educational Objectives
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  • Electronic Equipment Service Technician
    • Electronic Equipment Service Technician - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (114-115 Credits)
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  • Emergency Medical Technician
    • Emergency Medical Technician (COT)
  • Facilities Maintenance Engineer
    • Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (120-124 Credits)
    • Building Care and Maintenance Certificate of Competency (68 Credits)
    • Apartment Maintenance Technician I (19 Credits)
    • Apartment Maintenance Technician II (18 Credits)
    • Building Care and Maintenance I Certificate of Training (18 Credits)
    • Building Care and Maintenance II Certificate of Training (17 Credits)
    • Maintenance Technician I Certificate of Training (18 Credits)
    • Maintenance Technician II Certificate of Training (17 Credits)
    • Boiler Operations Certificate of Training (17 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Fire Service
    • Fire Service - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (100 Credits) - Day Program
    • Fire Service - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (100 Credits) - Evening Program
    • Fire Service Supervision - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (111 Credits)
    • Fire Recruit Academy Certificate of Training (22 Credits)
    • Wildland Firefighter Certificate of Training (2 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
    • HVAC/R Technician - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (109 Credits)
    • HVAC/R Support Technician Certificate of Competency (94 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Information Technology Specialist
    • Information Technology Specialist - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (92 Credits)
    • Information Technology Specialist - Associate in Applied Science (AAS-T) (102 Credits)
    • Information Technology Support Certificate of Competency (67 Credits)
    • Computer Repair Technician Certificate of Training (26 credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
    • Invasive Cardiovascular Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 credits)
    • Program Outcomes
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (95 credits)
    • Program Outcomes
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • Mechanical Engineering Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 Credits)
      • Quantitative General Education Courses for AAS Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • Engineering Technology Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Program Educational Objectives
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Motorcycle and Marine Technology
    • Motorcycle and Marine Technology Degree - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (106 Credits)
    • Chassis and Electrical Certificate of Competency (76 Credits)
    • Engines and Electrical E/E Certificate of competency (76 Credits)
    • Electrical Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Multi-Occupational Trades (MOT)
    • AJAC Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships
      • Industrial Maintenance/Automation Technician Apprenticeship AJAC
      • Machining Apprenticeship AJAC
      • Plastic-Process-Technician-Apprenticeship-AJAC
    • Operating Engineers Regional Training JATC
      • Construction Equipment Operator Apprenticeship JATC
    • Pacific NW Ironworkers and Employers Local 86 Apprenticeship Committee
      • Ironworker Apprenticeship PNIE
    • Seattle Area Pipe Trades
      • HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic Apprenticeship SAPHP
      • Plumber Apprenticeship SAPHP
      • Steamfitter Apprenticeship SAPHP
    • Washington State Fire Fighters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
      • Fire Fighter Apprenticeship WSFF
    • Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC
      • Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship JATC
  • Nursing Assistant Certified
    • Program Learning Outcomes
    • Nursing Assistant Certified
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
    • Occupational Therapy Assistant - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (118 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Phlebotomy
    • Basic Phlebotomy Certificate of Training (3 credits)
    • Advanced Phlebotomy Certificate of Training (7 credits)
  • Practical Nurse
    • Practical Nurse - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 Credits)
    • Practical Nurse Certificate of Competency (80 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Pre-Nursing DTA-MRP
    • Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP (90 Credits)
  • Public Safety Administration
    • Public Safety Administration Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) (180 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Sheet Metal Technology
    • Sheet Metal Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (115 Credits)
    • Sheet Metal Technician Certificate of Competency (98 Credits)
    • Sheet Metal Production Support Certificate of Training (44 Credits)
    • Sheet Metal Residential Installer Certificate of Training (46 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Software Development
    • Software Development Business and Data Analytics - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 Credits)
    • Software Development, Business and Data Analytics AAS-T (100 Credits)
    • Software Development Elements Certificate of Competency (65 Credits)
    • Software Development Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Welding
    • Welding - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (98 Credits)
    • Welding Certificate of Competency (98 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
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