Degrees & Concentrations

There are a variety of reasons to take courses in the Communication Studies Department. You might choose to enroll in our courses to fulfill distribution requirements or elective credits for a transfer degree, or you could enroll to satisfy prerequisites for a variety of degrees.

Of course, you might be pursuing a major in the field of Communication, Journalism, or Film Studies! In that case, we have the following options for you:

Academic Concentrations

Are you planning to transfer to a university to pursue a degree in Communication or Film Studies? We are now offering an academic concentration designation on your Associate of Arts and Sciences degree.

Contact Katherine Oleson (koleson@bellevuecollege.edu) if you have any questions.

To qualify, you must:

  • Take CMST&220 Public Speaking, CMST202 Survey of Speech Communication and CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media (previously SPCH220, SPCH202 and COMM150 respectively).
  • Take 5 credits from any of the following 200-level Communication Studies courses: CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication, CMST&230 Small Group Communication; CMST250 Organizational Communication; CMST280 Intercultural Communication; CMST285 Nonverbal Communication.
  • Five of these credits will be counted as Humanities distribution or you may choose to have CMST&230 (formerly SPCH 225) count as Social Science distribution.
  • Students must apply to the program chair in Communication Studies for approval and a recommendation.

You must also take the following steps to ensure qualification:

  • Obtain the Application for Academic Concentration form in the Arts and Humanities Division office (R230).
  • See an advisor in the Communication Studies Department for Advising.  You can make an appointment with the following people:
    • Stephanie Hurst, (425) 564-3062
    • Laura Nudelman, (425) 564-2358
    • Katherine Oleson, (425) 564-3050
  • Bring a copy of your current transcript and your distribution sheet to your advising appointment.
  • Return your completed application and copy of your current transcript to Katherine Oleson, Communication Studies Department Chair prior to application for graduation.

You must take the following steps to ensure qualification:

  • Obtain the Application for Academic Concentration form in the Arts and Humanities Division office (R230).
  • See an advisor in the Communication Studies Department for Advising.  You can make an appointment with the following people:
    • Michael Korolenko, (425) 564-4109
    • Katherine Oleson, (425) 564-3050
  • Bring a copy of your current transcript and your distribution sheet to your advising appointment.
  • Return your completed application and copy of your current transcript to Katherine Oleson, Communication Studies Department Chair prior to application for graduation.

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PLEASE NOTE: Our department has  DISCONTINUED the Associate in Arts Movie Making Degree.
Any student who has been enrolled in the program prior to the summer 2014 quarter can still complete the AA in Movie Making degree. We will continue to offer all of the courses needed to complete this AA degree.

Any new student enrolling for the 2014-2015  ACADEMIC YEAR AND BEYOND  who is interested in movie making is encouraged to complete the Associate in Arts & Sciences – DTA degree with an Academic Concentration in Film Studies. The courses that were previously required for the AA in Movie Making will be available to students to take as part of the AAS-DTA.
Please contact chair Katherine Oleson (koleson@bellevuecollege.edu) with any questions about these changes.

Last Updated January 26, 2024