Communication Studies
Associate in Arts DTA
Two-year Degree
Full time 6 Quarters, Units
Have you ever noticed how nearly all job descriptions ask for "exceptional oral and written communication skills"? That's precisely what a degree in Communication will enable you to do. This pathway is designed to meet the Associate in Arts degree requirements with a concentration in Communication Studies, allowing you to transfer at the 3rd year level into a Communication program at a four-year college or university. Students pursuing this pathway study the complex world of human communication, from interpersonal and small group dynamics to the media industry. As part of this degree, you’ll take a wide variety of courses that will provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in:
- Public speaking
- Critical media studies
- Digital communication (including podcasting and social media)
- Intercultural human relations.
Whether you want to improve your speaking and listening skills, or you're seeking a career in healthcare, leadership, business management, public relations, education, or the media industry, a degree in communication studies could be right for you.
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College Application Steps
Step One: Apply and register at South Seattle College anytime (the application is always free).
Once you become a student, register for classes using the online class schedule and go to the academic calendar for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor to create a personalized educational plan by the end of your second quarter. Your plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements, and transfer preparation if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
College Tuition
Learn more about the estimated cost of attendance and general fees to attend college.
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Program Information
The Communication Studies pathway can lead to various career opportunities.
Examples include:
Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit o*net online.
A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.
Have you ever noticed how nearly all job descriptions ask for "exceptional oral and written communication skills"? That's precisely what a degree in Communication will enable you to do. This pathway is designed to meet the Associate in Arts degree requirements with a concentration in Communication Studies, allowing you to transfer at the 3rd year level into a Communication program at a four-year college or university.
South Seattle College offers several associate degrees designed for transfer students. Please review our transfer degrees page to find the degree requirements for your chosen pathway.
Units
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below. The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The guide assumes a fall quarter start, but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level.
Classes are offered in various formats such as online (e-learning) and may not be offered each quarter. Click the button with arrows throughout the map to expand the section and view detailed information.
Before Quarter One:
- Please visit the Steps to Enroll 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 Welcome Center.
| Course ID | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| CMST& 101 | Introduction to Communication | 5 |
| Foreign Language I | 5 |
| Course ID | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| CMST 205 | Multicultural Communication | 5 |
| Foreign Language II | 5 |
| Course ID | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CMST& 220 | Public Speaking | 5 |
| NUTR& 101 | Nutrition | 5 |
| Foreign Language III | 5 |
| Course ID | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS& 203 | International Relations | 5 |
| ENVS& 100 | Survey of Environmental Science | 5 |
| CMST& 210 or CMST& 230 | Choose a course |
| Course ID | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL& 100 | Survey of Biology | 5 |
| MATH& 107 or MATH& 146 | Choose a course | |
| CMST 245 | Media Communication and Criticism | 5 |
| Course ID | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology | 5 |
| SOC 120 | Sociology of The Media | 5 |
| CMST& 230 | Small Group Communication | 5 |
Learn more about the Transfer process, Transfer agreements, and Bachelor’s degrees including transferring to top universities around the state and nation, such as Historically Black Universities and Colleges.
Program data from ctcLink:
- Academic Plan: LASDTAA
- Degree: AA-DTA
- Plan Transcript Description: NOT AVAILABLE IN PROGRAM DATA
- Academic Plan Currently Offered: NOT AVAILABLE IN PROGRAM DATA
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 24.0101
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