San Jacinto College Training Enhanced
Maritime Transportation
Stacked maritime certificates and an AAS degree with USCG-approved instruction and STCW training for professional mariners, taught at the Maritime Campus in La Porte, Texas.
Description
The Maritime Transportation pathway at San Jacinto College combines U.S. Coast Guard–approved instruction and internationally recognized STCW training with academic coursework to train professional mariners. Students gain practical skills aboard vessels, working from entry-level deckhand roles to Unlimited Tonnage Masters, under a curriculum designed by mariners with licensure in mind. The awards are stacked, so students can start at any point and earn certificates on the way to the degree.
Key features
- Occupational Certificate (1 year)
- Certificate of Technology (1.5 years)
- Associate of Applied Science Degree (2 years)
- Learning outcomes: cargo operations, navigational aids, basic safety and survival techniques per USCG assessment requirements, seamanship (line handling, knot tying, splicing) and vessel/maritime terminology
- USCG-governed (46 CFR) hands-on assessments such as the six-minute radar plotting assessment and life-raft boarding, plus USCG-approved written examinations
- External learning experiences such as internships
Applications
Completers can apply for the Merchant Mariner Credential and are prepared for careers at sea and in port operations. Classes are held at the Maritime Campus.
Specifications
| Occupational Certificate | 1 year |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Technology | 1.5 years |
| Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years |
| Credential eligibility | Merchant Mariner Credential |
| Location | Maritime Campus, La Porte, Texas |