Marine Engineering Technology

College Application Steps

Visit our Enroll Now page to learn more about how to apply (the application is always free).

Additional Program Specific Steps

Steps to Enroll (or be added to the Waitlist)

1. Attend a Seattle Maritime Academy Tour and Information Session or contact the department for more information.
2. Complete the 5-Step Enrollment Process for Seattle Central College, which includes placement testing and transcript evaluations to ensure you meet the requirements.
3. To apply to the program, please submit the following items via email to SMA.Central@seattlecolleges.edu OR in person to the front desk at Seattle Maritime Academy:
   • Seattle Central Student ID Number (ctcLink ID)
   • Copy of Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) (Need copies of both front and back)
   • Copy of Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate
   • Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Reference # (include a copy of your MMC photo page and endorsement page if you have it, but having the Reference # is the only requirement at the time of application)
   • Optional: Copy of U.S. Passport

Only applications that include all of the above items can be considered for acceptance into the program. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. If the program is full, students with completed applications will be added to the waitlist in the order received.

Questions? Contact the Seattle Maritime Academy for more information.

Explore the Seattle Maritime Academy

We invite you to visit Seattle Central College’s Seattle Maritime Academy to explore our new, state-of-the-art facility that includes a computer lab, a collaborative workspace, classrooms, simulator labs and more.

Join us the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in Ballard for a tour of our campus and information session that will give you:

• Tips on how to get started and the college's and US Coast Guard's requirements to apply. 
• An overview of what to expect once you are enrolled at Seattle Maritime Academy. 
• Information about internships, certifications and more. 
• A chance to get your questions answered.

To sign up, RSVP online or contact us at SMA.Central@seattlecolleges.edu.

If none of these times works for you, please call us at 206.934.2940 to schedule a one-on-one tour.

College Tuition

Learn more about the tuition and fees to attend college.

Save money at Central. Tuition and fees at a two-year college are significantly lower than a four-year college or university.

Financial Aid

It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the FAFSA or the WASFA.

Need help paying for college?

To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit our Paying for College page for details. Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.

Workforce Funding

This academic plan may be eligible for additional funding through Workforce Education. Students in this program may be eligible for:

• Basic Food Employment And Training
• Work First
• Worker Retraining
• Opportunity Grant

• In-person

This is a cohort-based program and typically begins in Fall Quarter

The Marine Engineering Technology pathway can lead to various career opportunities.

Examples include:

Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit O*NET OnLine.

A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.

This certificate is for students focused on learning a skill or technology for immediate employment.

Credits earned in certificate programs are generally applicable toward an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree.

The Marine Engineering Technology Program is a one-year certificate program. Applications may be submitted at any time and admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is cohort-based and offered once a year starting in Fall Quarter.

Eligibility Requirements

• Take the Math Directed Self Placement and English Directed Self-Placement.
  • To adequately prepare for this program, students must demonstrate readiness for college level English and Precalculus I.
• A valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC)
• A valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential
• Optional, but strongly recommended: A valid U.S. Passport
• Please note that at this time, this program is not available for students in International Programs.

72.5 Units

Applied Composition

Core Requirements

Survival Craft

Units

The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.

Before you begin:

• Please visit the Enroll Now page for everything you need to do.
• Review the Academic Calendar for key enrollment dates.
• If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Academic Advising Center.
• Research and apply for grants and scholarships.

Quarter 1, 19 Units

To-do List

Quarter 2, 22 Units

To-do List

Quarter 3, 31 Units

To-do List

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Program data from ctcLink:

• Academic Plan: MMOMEC45
• Degree: CERT
• Plan Transcript Description: Certificate - Marine Engineering Tech
• Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
• Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 49.0309

Seattle Maritime Academy
sma.central@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-2647

Academic Advising Center
BE 1104
AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4068