Associate in Applied Science
Professional Education and Training (PET) Department
The Professional Education and Training Department is responsible for the administration of the College’s two Associate Degree and Limited License Programs, both of which are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard:
Tractor Tug
Associate in Applied Science (Deck) – MTSVO-D:
MTSVO - D Curriculum
This 2-year program provides trained personnel to serve in a variety of positions within the maritime industry either afloat or ashore. The Associate's Degree provides the student with a strong general education component coupled with professional training. A U.S. Coast Guard issued Merchant Mariner Credential allows students who successfully complete the program to work on various types of vessels within the limitations of the individual’s credential. Positions afloat include working on tugboats, towboats, offshore supply vessels, dredges, or passenger vessels – including dinner cruise boats, casino vessels, or sightseeing boats.
Successful completion of the degree requirements and U.S. Coast Guard approved Mate 500 or 1,600 Gross Ton Ocean or Near Coastal Program will afford the student the opportunity to sit for a license as Mate of Ocean or Near Coastal Steam or Motor Vessels of either 500 or 1,600 Gross Tons. Upon successfully completing the exam, the student will receive a Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential also endorsed as Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch, Lifeboatman, Able Seaman-Unlimited, Ordinary Seaman, Wiper and Stewards Department (Food Handler). Other endorsements may be added if specific required training is satisfactorily completed.
Articulated Tug Barge (ATB)
Associate in Applied Science (Engine) – MTSVO-E:
MTSVO - E Curriculum
This 2-year program provides trained personnel to serve in a variety of positions within the maritime industry either afloat or ashore. The Associate's Degree provides the student with a strong general education component coupled with professional training. A U.S. Coast Guard issued Merchant Mariner Credential allows students who successfully complete the program to work on various types of vessels within the limitations of the individual’s credential. Positions afloat include working on tugboats, towboats, offshore supply vessels, dredges, or passenger vessels – including dinner cruise boats, casino vessels, or sightseeing boats.
Successful completion of the degree requirements and U.S. Coast Guard approved 30-month Assistant Engineer (Limited-Oceans) Program will afford the student the opportunity to sit for a license as Assistant Engineer (Limited-Oceans) of steam and/or motor vessels, allowing the holder to serve within any horsepower limitations of any gross tons upon inland waters and of not more than 1,600 gross tons in Oceans, Near Coastal or Great Lakes service. Upon successfully completing the exam, the student will receive a Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential also endorsed as Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch in a Manned Engine Room or Designated Duty Engineer in a Periodically Unmanned Engine Room, Lifeboatman, Qualified Member of The Engine Department (all ratings except Deck Engine Mechanic and Engineman), Ordinary Seaman, Wiper and Stewards Department (Food Handler). Other endorsements may be added if specific required training is satisfactorily completed.
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