Program Overview

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Summary

Prepare for a major in Communication Studies by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree.

Communication studies encompasses a broad range of areas of human communication including interpersonal, small group, public speaking, mass media and multicultural communication. It uses theory and tools to analyze the differing contexts of communication and how social, political and media-based influences shape those contexts. Students explore how communication both shapes and is shaped by society and develop knowledge of the globalized and digitized dynamics of contemporary communication.

The Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) is part of Shoreline’s General Transfer program and is designed to meet the first two years of requirements of most four-year degrees.

What You’ll Learn

1. Describe differences and similarities in how people across the globe experience social, cultural, economic, or political systems.
2. Examine the interactions between societies and individuals.
3. Apply methods of a specific discipline to interpret an expression of the human experience.
4. Identify methods scientists use to explain aspects of the natural world.
5. Use scientific laboratory practices within a field or discipline to investigate a scientific concept.

In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.

Courses & Requirements

General Education Requirements - 20 Credits

Communication (5 Credits)

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I
• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Reasoning/Research/Writing

Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)

Select one of the following courses:

• CMST 203
• CMST 285
• GWS 284
• HIST& 220
• HIST 245
• HUM 105
• AES 101
• PSYC 230
• SOC 270

Recommended: CMST 285. Strongly recommended: CMST 203.

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

Choose one of the following classes:

• MATH& 107
• MATH 111
• MATH& 141
• MATH& 142
• MATH& 146
• MATH& 148
• MATH& 151
• MATH& 152
• MATH& 163
• MATH 207
• MATH 208
• MATH 211
• MATH& 264
• PHIL& 120

Recommended: MATH& 146.

Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits

Humanities (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities. Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance/Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level.

Recommended: CMST 140, CMST 203 (if not used above), CMST& 210, CMST& 230, CMST 244, CMST 245, CMST 247, CMST 285 (if not used above), DRMA& 101, any Literature class.

Strongly recommended: CMST& 101 and CMST& 220.

Natural Sciences (15 credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Biology and Physics) in Natural Sciences. At least 10 credits required in Physical, Earth, and/or Biological Sciences, including at least 5 credits of lab science. Maximum 5 credits from Other Science courses.

Social Sciences (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Psychology and History) in Social Sciences.

Recommended: Anthropology, Economics, History, Political science, Psychology, Gender studies, and Sociology.

Strongly recommended: CMST& 102.

General Electives - Minimum 25 Credits

Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education.

Careers & Opportunities

Graduates of Communication Studies can be found in a variety of fields such as academia, media production, human and public relations, journalism, health occupations, non-government organizations, politics, marketing, sports and music industries and publicity. Potential employers include: federal, state and local government agencies, public advocacy organizations, private foundations, non-profit organizations, labor unions, industries and corporations.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter

WA-Resident	Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus	Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹	Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only
1 credit	$126.47	$246.49	$327.01	$144.67
5 credits	$632.35	$1,232.45	$1,635.05	$723.35
12 credits (full-time)	$1,387.14	$2,487.04	$3,408.94	$1,571.08
15 credits	$1,570.80	$2,520.25	$3,617.20	$1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.