Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Arts degree requirements with a concentration in Communication Studies. 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 ...
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This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Arts degree requirements with a concentration in Communication Studies.
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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This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Arts degree requirements with a concentration in Communication Studies.
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!
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree
Quarters
Units
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
Full time : 6
90
You may need more or fewer units depending on your transferred credits, individual situation, and goals.
Before Quarter One
Please visit the Steps to Enroll page for everything you need to do.
If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Welcome Center.
Step 1: 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.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90 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.
Note about the sample schedule: 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.
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Quarter 1
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your advisor in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals.
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
Introduction to human communication as a context-specific and transactional process, including interpersonal, intercultural, small group, and mass communication. Covers verbal and nonverbal messages, listening, self-concept and perception, and the role of technology, society, culture, and power in communication both in-person and online.
English 102 is a college-level research writing course that explores topics from a variety of sources and perspectives. Students learn to pose research questions and locate, evaluate, and integrate sources into written or multimodal compositions. Instruction encourages students to develop flexible research and writing strategies as well as exchange constructive feedback. The particular focus of sections of English 102 varies by instructor. Students pursuing any degree path are welcome.
Study concepts of culture and the opportunities and challenges of multicultural communication in domestic settings. Focuses on the importance of culture in all human interaction; the variables which affect intercultural communication, including ethnicity, gender and multicultural identities; and the influences of American culture around the world.
Covers the process of getting started with confidence; topic selection and research; and preparation and delivery of informative, persuasive, special occasion and other forms of presentations.
Introduction to human nutrition with an emphasis on the relationship of nutrition to growth, development, health, and physical and mental functioning across the lifespan. Sources, functions, interrelationships, and human requirements of proteins, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, vitamins and water will be examined. Topics also include analysis of personal dietary habits, public health issues such as obesity and access to food and food security, and the role of nutrition in chronic disease.
Introduction to international relations and governmental organizations. Examines major issues in the international arena including nationalism, national sovereignty, globalization, international law, economics, security, environmentalism and foreign policy. Emphasis on issues that foster or frustrate world peace and prosperity.
Covers natural principles governing operation of the environment including interactions between humans and the environment, emphasizing attitudes and actions to maintain a healthy ecosystem.
This course explores the fundamental principles and practices of effective interpersonal communication. Students will learn how to build and maintain healthy relationships, manage conflict, attend to power imbalances, and communicate ethically and effectively in various contexts. The course will cover theories, models, and practical skills to enhance self-awareness, listening, empathy, cognitive bias, and conflict resolution.
Course ID 0831045 Units
CMST& 230:
Small Group Communication
Experience in and analysis of communication within groups, emphasizing interdependent thoughts and efforts, active listening and empathizing, cooperation, power and conflict management, and collaborative decision making/problem solving.
Course ID 0831065 Units
Quarter 5
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming school year in Fall or early Winter Quarter to maximize your funding options.
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
Intro to biological principles and concepts: cell biology, application of biological knowledge to problems of society, and development of an awareness of science. Lab included. For non-science majors. This class has an additional Science Lab Course Fee.
Intended for non-science majors; fulfills QSR requirement for AA Degree. Topics include financial computations (e.g. loans and interest), modeling linear and exponential growth (e.g. population growth and disease spread), and basic probability and statistics (e.g. understanding data and risk), with an emphasis on applications. Other topics selected by instructor.
Course ID 0839785 Units
MATH& 146:
Introduction to Statistics
Covers descriptive methods, probability and probability distributions, samples, decisions, hypothesis testing and statistical inferences.
Contemporary perspectives on the transformation of human interaction through media-based communication. Evaluates the content of modern criticism within the context of the cultural and economic marketplace of ideas and values.
Course ID 0830815 Units
CMST 275:
Online Communication
Survey of communication issues and applications emerging from the ongoing development and use of digitized media. Focus on functioning effectively within the frontier environment of cyberspace. Write and prepare material for digital formats.
Course ID 0830845 Units
Quarter 6
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Check in with your university for transfer planning.
Order cap and gown for commencement and join alumni association.
Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior including research methods, brain and behavior, learning, cognitive psychology, development, personality, abnormal psychology, and social thinking and behavior. Additional topics may include: emotions, perception, motivation, intelligence, genes and evolution, and health.
SOC 150:
Race And Ethnic Relations In The United States
Examines the majority-minority pattern of interaction in American society. Includes theories of race relations and issues shaping intra- and interracial ethnic relations.
Contemporary perspectives on the transformation of human interaction through media-based communication. Evaluates the content of modern criticism within the context of the cultural and economic marketplace of ideas and values.
Course ID 0830815 Units
CMST 275:
Online Communication
Survey of communication issues and applications emerging from the ongoing development and use of digitized media. Focus on functioning effectively within the frontier environment of cyberspace. Write and prepare material for digital formats.
It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the
FAFSA or the
WASFA 2025-26.
Need help paying for college?
To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit
South's Financial Aid Department for details.
Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
A bachelor’s degree or higher degree may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit the following online resources and search for the relevant occupational term:
South Seattle College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including University of Washington, Washington State University and Seattle University. Graduates from South have also transferred to out-of-state institutions.
Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice.
If you are already registered for classes or a returning student, please see your primary advisor to create an educational plan. If you need assistance getting connected to the appropriate advisor, visit the Advising Center website.
