South Seattle College (SSC) is a public community college in West Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1970, it is one of three colleges which make up the Seattle Colleges District. The Seattle Community Colleges District Board of Trustees voted unanimously in March 2014 to change the name of the District to Seattle Colleges and to change the names of the colleges to Seattle Central College, North Seattle College and South Seattle College. It is home to the South Seattle College Arboretum and incorporates the Georgetown Campus near Boeing Field.
South Seattle College is a 2-year community college with two campuses in the greater Seattle area. In addition to offering over 30 degree and certificate programs, South provides the opportunity to earn bachelor’s degrees in Hospitality Management, Sustainable Building Science Technology, and Professional Technical Education and Instructional Design. Students also have the opportunity to train for an apprenticeship in 20 different trades. South’s main campus is located on a West Seattle hilltop featuring views of the downtown skyline and Mount Rainier.
Programs and courses offered South Seattle College
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce, General
- Computer Support Specialist
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
- Office Management and Supervision
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Physical Sciences
- Precision Production
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
- Transportation/Mobility Management
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Wine Steward/Sommelier
