Courses
Communication Studies and Journalism Courses
The Communication Studies and Journalism courses offer students historical, theoretical, and practical knowledge of communication that will be useful in their personal lives, their professional lives, and in involvement with their communities. A complete list of classes we offer is available in the Highline Catalog.
Course List
Highlighted Courses
The Ampersand (&) Difference
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CMST& (Common Course Numbering): In Washington, some courses have the same number across all community and technical colleges. These are “common courses.” If a course from a different college has the same number and subject as Highline’s, and an ampersand (&), then they’re considered the same course. They are designed to transfer seamlessly between these schools. Examples at Highline include CMST& 101 (Introduction to Communication) and CMST& 102 (Introduction to Mass Media).
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CMST (Highline-Specific): Courses without the ampersand are unique to Highline College. While they still transfer to four-year universities (often under a Direct Transfer Agreement), they don't have a pre-matched course at every other community or technical college. Examples include CMST 205 (Nonverbal Communication) or CMST 320 (Presentation Skills).
Pathway Maps
Program Maps provide quarter-by-quarter paths from entry to graduation for each program.
Communication Studies & Journalism
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| Email: Communication Studies & Journalism |