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EXPLORE YOUR ACADEMIC OPTIONS
Explore the world
from a global perspective.
Start your bachelor’s degree here.
Global Pathways in the Classroom
Shoreline Community College offers students high quality
instruction from creative and experienced faculty.
• The curriculum at SCC provides students with rich experience
to broaden and deepen their understanding of today’s global community.
• Small classes and innovative instruction creates opportunities
for personalized learning.
• Each of Shoreline’s International Studies classes is taught by
a team of faculty from different academic disciplines, allowing a wide range of
global topics to be examined from multiple perspectives.
Global Pathways Outside the Classroom
Learning occurs in and out of the classroom at SCC.
Activities outside of the classroom are designed to enhance
student experience in global studies.
Overseas learning opportunities
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Study Abroad Programs – Shoreline students
can earn credit toward their degree while studying abroad in 3 -10 week
programs. Recent locations include Costa Rica, England, China, Guatemala, Italy,
Japan, Namibia, South Africa, Spain, and Turkey. We are one of only a few
community colleges to run our own programs with our faculty.
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Community-Based Service Learning – Some of
Shoreline’s programs abroad offer students an opportunity to serve in overseas
communities. Recent locations include Jamaica and Thailand. For more information
about overseas learning opportunities, visit the International Programs
Office or go to
www.international.shoreline.edu.
Student clubs devoted to international understanding
A variety of student clubs focus on themes of global awareness
including: Worldly Philosophers & Dismal Scientists’ Society, Action4Change,
African Student Club, Association of Latin American Students, Asian Pacific
Islanders Club, Hong Kong Student Union, Indonesian Fellowship Club,
International Club, Japan Club, Russian Club, Students for Peace & Justice, and
the Vietnamese Club.
Student Services
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Multicultural and Diversity Education Center and the
Women’s Center
offer a variety of resources to enhance student
appreciation of diverse cultures.
• International Programs offer services for nonresident
international students from over 45 different countries and coordinates the
College’s study abroad programs.
Global Pathways University Transfer
• Global Pathways fulfill the General Education graduation
requirements for almost all four-year universities and colleges in Washington
state and provide additional coursework and experience leading to success in a
variety of majors in social sciences, humanities and languages.
• The diversity of learning opportunities offered at Shoreline
allows students to successfully compete for admission to some of the most
renowned baccalaureate programs in the country.
• Via a dual enrollment program with the University of
Washington, Bothell, students can take classes concurrently at SCC and UWB. This
program allows students to take upper-division classes while completing their
associate degree at SCC.
CURRICULUM OPTIONS
Students explore the world through a variety of courses in
Social Sciences, Humanities, Science and more. Below are a few examples of
Global Pathways courses at Shoreline Community College:
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International Studies – Global Issues; States
& Capitalism; International Political Economy
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World Languages – Japanese; Spanish; French;
Chinese; German
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Social Science – International Relations;
Socio-cultural Anthropology; History: The Modern World /The Capitalist Era;
Contemporary European History; East Asian History; Philosophic Issues of World
Affairs; Human Geography
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Humanities - Literature – Latin American,
English, Asian and European; Exploring Culture – Ancient to Contemporary; Music
in World Culture; Asian Art History; Communication Across Differences
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Science – Environmental Science; Global
Climate and Climate Change
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Intra-American and Multicultural Studies –
African Cultures; Gender, Race & Class; Culture, Communication & Change; Women
of Power
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Physical Education – Karate; Tai Chi; World
Dance
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES option
focuses on global economics, politics, history, business and culture.
WORLD LANGUAGES option develops
proficiency in a wide range of world languages.
• Designed to prepare students for international careers in
business, government and non-profit organizations
• Easy transfer to a four-year university
• Broad, innovative curriculum
• Wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including study
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