Program Overview

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Multicultural Studies Pre-major

Summary

Critical Multicultural Studies is the study of the social construction of race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and their relationship to power and privilege. Students of Multicultural Studies learn to revisit, re-envision, and re-articulate dominant understandings of United States history and culture. Together students explore dominant modes of understanding, and discuss possible alternatives to these modes of knowing and being. Multicultural Studies conveys practical skills in problem-solving, and recognizing the implications of interdependence among diverse cultures. In Multicultural Studies classes, students build communication strategies rooted in their own identities and access powerful tools for building alliances across major categories of difference.

Completion Award

• Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement

Length of Study

• 90 credits

Starting Quarter

• Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Location

• On Campus

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 (10 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

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

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.

• Course 1
• Course 2
• Course 3

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.

• Course 1
• Course 2
• Course 3

Social Sciences (15 Credits)

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

• Course 1
• Course 2
• Course 3

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.

• Course 1
• Course 2
• Course 3
• Course 4
• Course 5

Careers & Opportunities

Multicultural Studies prepares students to succeed in any field or discipline that involves the analysis of power dynamics at the interpersonal and structural levels. This includes, but is not limited to, Communication Studies, History; American Ethnic Studies; Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies; Sociology; English; Geography; and Social Work.

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.

Related Program Options

• American Ethnic Studies Pre-Major
• Gender & Women's Studies Pre-Major

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