Communication Studies
Associate in Arts DTA
Two-year Degree
90 Units
This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to complete an Associate of Arts – Direct Transfer Agreement degree with a concentration in Communication Studies. Students in this program develop skills in verbal communication, analysis and research, multicultural awareness, mediated communication and technical literacy, audience analysis, group communication and collaboration, interpersonal communication, leadership, and facilitation.
Completion of this program allows students to transfer at the junior level into a Communications Studies, Media and Communications, Journalism, or a related program at a four-year college or university. It also opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including non-profit, business, government, healthcare, entertainment, and education. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a Central advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice.
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Program Information
The Communication Studies pathway can lead to various career opportunities.
Examples include:
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A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.
Once you complete the associates degree, additional education opportunities include:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Communication Studies, Media and Communications, Journalism, or a related field at a four-year college or university.
- A Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at one of the Seattle Colleges.
Seattle Central College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. Communication Studies graduates from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a Central advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine to find Communication Studies programs in Washington state or around the country.
The Anthropology pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Arts DTA (AA) degree. A complete list of degree requirements is available on the AA Degree page under Program Requirements.
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, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| CMST& 101 | Introduction to Communication | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 2, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| CMST& 220 or Visual, Literary and Performing Arts or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 3, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning | 5 | |
| CMST& 210 or Visual, Literary and Performing Arts or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 4, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World Lab Science | 5 | |
| World Languages 1 or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 5, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| CMST& 102 or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts or World Languages 2 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 6, 10 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| Visual, Literary and Perf Arts or World Languages 3 | Choose a course | 5 |
Program data from ctcLink:
- Academic Plan: LASDTAA
- Sub Plan: AADTA_CMST
- Degree: AA-DTA
- Plan Transcript Description: Associate in Arts DTA
- Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 24.0101
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division
AHSS.Central@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4164
Advising Center
BE 1102
AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4068
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