Professional/Technical education programs give students practical training for jobs that require specific skills and knowledge in order to meet employers' needs. Through these training programs, students may earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or an Professional/Technical Certificate. The degree program normally requires two years of study; certificates are for programs one year or less.

View an Index of Occupational Certificates

Requirements

A candidate for a certificate in an professional/technical program of at least three quarters in length must have earned a minimum of 9 credits in related instruction. A minimum of 2 credits must be completed in each of the areas of communications, computation and human relations/leadership. Applicable safety and hygiene requirements also must be completed. A student possessing proven competencies in these areas may be granted advanced standing. Advanced standing placements must be approved by the appropriate vice president or assistant dean. A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 must be maintained.

Additional programs of study are offered by Spokane Community College
and the Institute for Extended Learning.