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Language and communication are essential life skills. Explore the ability to communicate intentionally and to seek to understand others while considering multiple perspectives and culturally diverse audiences in a variety of contexts.

Languages and Communication may be the pathway for you if you enjoy informing and persuading, interpersonal relationships, writing, speaking, listening and being creative. Create your future in this dynamic field with a wide range of career opportunities such as:

  • Communications specialist
  • Community Organizer

  • Content Creator

  • Editor
  • Journalist
  • Mediator

  • Motivational Speaker

  • Political Activist

  • Poet
  • Translator or Interpreter
  • Writer
 

Choose from a short-term certificate, two-year degree, or transfer degree. Whatever your goal, Shoreline has the pathway for you.

Academic Pathway

Program Type

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Program Option Program Type Completion Award Program Parent Area of Study Program Format Department Name Search Option
Accounting Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Accounting Business and Management Online, On Campus
Accounting Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Accounting Business and Management Online, On Campus
Accounting Clerk Certificate Certificate of Completion Accounting Business and Management Online, On Campus
Accounts Receivable Clerk Certificate Certificate of Completion Accounting Business and Management Online, On Campus
Acting for Stage and Camera Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Performance Arts And Digital Filmmaking Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Aeronautical, Civil, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics and Composites Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 2/Major Related Program Physical Sciences Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
American Ethnic Studies Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Animation/Video for Multimedia Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Anthropology Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Art History Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Art and Design Foundation Certificate Certificate of Completion Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Asian Studies Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Audio Engineering Production Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Music Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Automotive General Service Technician Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Automotive Industrial Technology On Campus
Automotive Service Technician Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Automotive Industrial Technology On Campus
Automotive Technician: Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Automotive Industrial Technology On Campus
Automotive Technician: Mopar College Automotive Program (MoparCAP) Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Automotive Industrial Technology On Campus
Automotive Technician: Toyota Technician Training and Education Network (T-TEN) Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Automotive Industrial Technology On Campus
Basic Manufacturing Certificate Certificate of Completion Manufacturing Industrial Technology On Campus
Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 2/Major Related Program Physical Sciences Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Biological Sciences Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1 Natural Sciences Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Biotechnology Lab Specialist Certificate Certificate of Completion Biotechnology Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Biotechnology Lab Specialist Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Biotechnology On Campus
Business Administration Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Business Administration Business and Management Online, On Campus
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Business and Management Online, On Campus
Business Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program General Transfer Business and Management Online, On Campus
Business and Computing Fundamentals Certificate Certificate of Completion Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
Chemistry/Biochemistry Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1 Natural Sciences Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Cinema, Film & Media Studies Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Classical Piano Prof / Tech Degree Associate in Music Music Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Classical Voice Prof / Tech Degree Associate in Music Music Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Clean Energy Technology Industrial Technology On Campus
Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Clean Energy Technology Industrial Technology On Campus
Communication Studies Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Languages and Communication On Campus
Comprehensive Coding & Revenue Integrity Specialist Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Health Informatics and Information Management Healthcare and Wellness Online
Computer Graphics Foundation Certificate Certificate of Completion Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Computer Science & Software Systems Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Computer Science Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program General Transfer Online, On Campus
Computer and Electrical Engineering Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 2/Major Related Program Physical Sciences Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Construction Management Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program General Transfer Business and Management On Campus
Creative Project Management Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Creative Writing Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Languages and Communication On Campus
Criminal Justice Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Criminal Justice Social Sciences and Public Service Online, On Campus
Criminal Justice Advocacy Certificate Certificate Certificate of Completion Criminal Justice Social Sciences and Public Service Online
Criminal Justice Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Dental Hygiene Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Dental Hygiene Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Digital Film Production Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Performance Arts And Digital Filmmaking Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Digital Illustration/Animation Certificate Certificate of Completion Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Digital Photography Certificate Certificate of Completion Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Digital Video Certificate Certificate of Completion Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Drama & Theater Arts Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Economics Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Business and Management On Campus
Electric Vehicle Technician (Tesla) Prof / Tech Degree Certificate of Completion Automotive Industrial Technology On Campus
Electronic Music Production Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Music Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Elementary Education Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Engineering Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 2 Physical Sciences Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Entrepreneurship Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
Entrepreneurship Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
Entrepreneurship (30 credits) Certificate Certificate of Completion Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
Environmental Health Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1 Natural Sciences Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Environmental Sciences Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1 Natural Sciences Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Environmental Studies Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Essentials of Biomanufacturing Certificate Certificate Certificate of Completion Biotechnology Healthcare and Wellness Online, On Campus
Exercise Science & Kinesiology Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Foundation Studio Art AFA Transfer Associate in Fine Arts Fine Arts Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Foundations of Digital Audio - Pro Tools Certificate Certificate of Completion Music Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Foundations of Electronic Music Certificate Certificate of Completion Music Technology Visual and Performing Arts Online, On Campus
Foundations of Multi-Track Recording Certificate Certificate of Completion Music Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Foundations of Music Business Certificate Certificate of Completion Music Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Game Art & Design Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Gender & Women's Studies Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
General Business Administration Certificate Certificate of Completion Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
General Business Administration Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Automotive Industrial Technology On Campus
Geography Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Geology & Earth Sciences Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1 Natural Sciences Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Graphic Design Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Health Data Analyst Certificate Certificate Certificate of Completion Health Informatics and Information Management Healthcare and Wellness Online
Health Informatics & Information Management Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Health Information Foundations Certificate Certificate of Completion Health Informatics and Information Management Healthcare and Wellness Online
Health Information Technology Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Health Informatics and Information Management Healthcare and Wellness Online
History Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Humanities Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Informatics Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Instrumental Music Prof / Tech Degree Associate in Music Music Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
International Trade Certificate Certificate of Completion Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
International/Global Studies Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Journalism Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Languages and Communication On Campus
Language & Literature Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Languages and Communication On Campus
Logic: Digital Audio Certificate Certificate of Completion Music Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Machine Maintenance Certificate Certificate of Completion Manufacturing Industrial Technology On Campus
Manufacturing/Machinist Technology Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Manufacturing Industrial Technology On Campus
Manufacturing/Machinist Technology Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Manufacturing Industrial Technology On Campus
Marketing Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
Marketing Certificate Certificate of Completion Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
Marketing Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
Mathematics/Applied Math/Statistics Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Mechatronics Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Manufacturing Industrial Technology On Campus
Mechatronics Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Manufacturing Industrial Technology On Campus
Medical Laboratory Science Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1 Natural Sciences Transfer Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Medical Laboratory Technology Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Medical Laboratory Technology Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Medical Laboratory Technology Certificate of Proficiency Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Medical Laboratory Technology Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Multicultural Studies Pre-major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Music Business Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Music Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Music Performance Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Music Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Music Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Nursing (RN) - 10 Quarter Option Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Sciences - Transfer Nursing Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Nursing (RN) - 6 Quarter Option Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Sciences - Transfer Nursing Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Nursing - LPN to RN Advanced Placement Option AAS-T Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Sciences - Transfer Nursing Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Nursing Assistant Certified Certificate Certificate of Completion Nursing Assistant Certified Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Nutrition And Food Science Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Oceanography And Marine Sciences Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1 Natural Sciences Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Payroll Clerk Certificate Certificate of Completion Accounting Business and Management Online, On Campus
Philosophy Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Photography AFA Transfer Associate in Fine Arts Fine Arts Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Physics And Astronomy Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 2 Physical Sciences Transfer Science - Technology - Engineering - Math On Campus
Political Science Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Pop And Commercial Music Theory Certificate Certificate of Completion Music Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Pre-Nursing Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program General Transfer Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Principles Of Precision Machining Certificate Certificate of Completion Manufacturing Industrial Technology On Campus
Project Management Certificate Certificate of Completion Business Administration Business and Management Online, On Campus
Psychology Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Public & Community Health Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Purchasing And Contract Management Certificate Certificate of Completion Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Business and Management Online
Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Business and Management Online
Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Business and Management Online
Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Certificate Certificate of Completion Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Business and Management Online
Quality Assurance Certificate Certificate of Completion Manufacturing Industrial Technology On Campus
Retail Management Prof / Tech Degree Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
Retail Management (30 credits) Certificate Certificate of Completion Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
Retail Management (45 credits) Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
Retail Management Western Association Of Food Chains (WAFC Endorsement) Certificate Certificate of Completion Business Administration Business and Management On Campus
Secondary Education Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Social Media Marketing Certificate Certificate of Completion Business Administration Business and Management Online, On Campus
Social Work And Human Services Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Sociology Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Social Sciences and Public Service On Campus
Speech and Hearing Sciences Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Healthcare and Wellness On Campus
Supplier Relations And Logistics Certificate Certificate of Completion Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Business and Management Online
Sustainable Business Leadership Certificate Certificate of Completion Business Administration Business and Management Online
Sustainable Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Certificate Certificate of Completion Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Business and Management Online
Tax Preparer Certificate Certificate of Completion Accounting Business and Management Online, On Campus
Visual Communications Business Foundation Certificate Certificate of Completion Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Visual Communications Computer Foundation Certificate Certificate of Completion Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Visual Communications Foundation Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Visual Communications Foundation With Customized Specialization Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
Web Design Certificate Certificate of Completion Visual Communications Technology Visual and Performing Arts On Campus
World Languages Pre-Major Transfer Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement General Transfer Languages and Communication On Campus
Writing & Directing for the Camera Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Performance Arts And Digital Filmmaking Visual and Performing Arts On Campus