The Associate of Applied Science Transfer degree in Communication, Business, and Media combines Business (a professional / technical program) and Communication (a transfer program) to create a unique professional career program. Students can choose an emphasis in business coursework or communication coursework or a balance of the two, depending on personal interests and career goals.
Successfully completing the C&MA certificate or CB&M certificate or degree prepares graduates to enter the marketplace competitively as a smart communication or media practitioner who can effectively and efficiently serve various constituents and communities — enabling them to better
- know and think critically about the Communication discipline and related professions.
- listen, speak and write well.
- anticipate and respond to individual needs and organizational interests.
- take initiative and work productively with others.
- support and coordinate people, resources, and projects.
- expand and update multiple media literacies and skills.
- 1st Quarter: BUS101, CMST&101, ENGL&101
- 2nd Quarter: BUS114, CMST195, ENGL&102 or BUS131
- 3rd Quarter: CMST130 or BUS229, CMST245 or BUS200
- 4th Quarter: CMST&220 or CMST275 or BUS236, CMST160 or CMST170 or CMST180 or CMST190
- 5th Quarter: BUS210, CMST205, CMST255
- 6th Quarter: CMST160 or CMST170 or CMST180 or CMST190, CMST235 or BUS156, Individuals, Cultures, & Societies elective
- 7th Quarter: CMST265 or BUS112, CMST295 or BUS197 or BUS299 or CWE100
- 8th Quarter: CMST295 or BUS197 or BUS299 or CWE100
- Any quarter: Natural World elective
In general, our technical degree programs are not designed for transfer to other colleges or universities. However, our CB&M program does have a transfer articulation agreement with The Evergreen State College Upside Down degree program. We also have CB&M-specific transfer guidelines from the University of Washington Evening Degree program. See your advisor for details.
Students seeking to transfer to degree programs other than those specifically designed for the AAS-T are urged to consider the DTA or AS degree in preparation for transfer. Institutions and majors outside the specifically designed degrees likely will accept very few of the credits in the AAS-T degree. English composition, college-level math, and other general education courses will generally transfer to other colleges and universities.
Advanced placement testing, work experience, and transfer of credits may result in course waivers, credit transfer, and advanced placement. Students should consult with an advisor regarding individual course prerequisites and advanced placement status.
This program curriculum contains substantial and coherent general education and related instruction. General education provides the broad, non-specialized portion of the students' education that includes: communication, quantitative reasoning, human relations, US Cultures or Global Studies. The general education requirements address this description of general education. Other program requirements outside of this division (e.g., English and math) represent related instruction in support of skills and knowledge necessary in this field of study.
Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.