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2025-2026 Catalog SVC
Communications Emphasis, Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA
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Overview
Communication Studies supports students in developing effective academic, personal, and professional communication. Communication Studies courses may be used to meet communication skills, humanities distribution, and/or elective requirements, depending on the specific degree sought or intended major.
Sample Career Options
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Transfer and Degree Requirements
If you are considering a major in this emphasis by transferring to a four-year college or university in Washington state, the Sample Schedule is designed to provide you with faculty recommended courses to complete the requirements for your Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA degree. Your personal Educational Plan will vary based on many factors including: - The quarter you begin
- How many classes/credits you can take in each quarter
- Your Math and English placement
- If you have credits you have already taken and plan to transfer them to SVC, visit the Enrollment Services webpage
- The college you are interested in transferring to
- Other factors
To keep you on the best pathway, we encourage you to consult with the institution you want to transfer to as well as an SVC Academic Advisor, who will work with you to create a personalized Educational Plan and schedule that takes these factors into account. For detailed information regarding the requirements that must be met to complete this degree, please review the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement information and details here: Sample Schedule Option
This Sample Schedule is provided as a guide for a traditional full-time student whose goal is to earn the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA with an interest in Communications. The courses are designed with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and are organized in a recommended sequence. Please consult an SVC advisor to schedule courses and develop a personalized educational plan. 3rd Quarter
- ENGL& 102 - Composition II Credits: 5
- Natural Science Credits: (5) with lab, preferably in the Learning Community format.
See Distribution List . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Social Science Credits: (5) preferably in Learning Community format.
See Distribution List . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
4th Quarter
- CMST& 210:E - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 5
- PE Activity (1). Select from variety of activity courses to total 2 credits.
- Social Science (5) preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: ECON 201 , POLS 101 , or POLS 202 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Humanities (5) preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: ENGL 115 or PHIL 215 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
5th Quarter
- CMST 105 - Multicultural Communication Credits: 5
- PE Activity Credits: (1)
- Natural Science Credits: (5) with a lab, preferably in the Learning Community format.
Suggested: BIOL 111 , EASC 102 , or GEOL 101 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Elective Credits: (5)
Suggested: ANTH 206 or BUS 240 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
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