NEW ‘Study Away’ Program in Alabama – March 2024

The Study Abroad program at Shoreline is excited to bring a new “Study Away” program coming in March 2024 (break between Winter and Spring quarters)! Follow a portion of the Freedom Riders Civil Rights Trail through Alabama with Shoreline Professors DuValle Daniel and Brooke Zimmers, Spring Break 2024.

Dates: March 22-29, 2024 (8 days, 7 nights)

Cost: $1775 all-inclusive (includes a $500 allowance for airfare; $320 allowance for meals; accommodations are double occupancy)

Program Info: Join us as we visit several important sites of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. Learn how African Americans and their supporters in the 1950s and 60’s risked their lives and faced unimaginable odds to fight for the right to vote and to be treated as equal citizens of the U.S. It was a journey filled with despair, violence, and death, but it was also a journey of triumph, perseverance, and bravery. First stop will be Birmingham where we will visit the Civil Rights Museum and the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, the church where in 1963, white supremacist terrorists detonated a bomb killing four young black girls and injuring many others. From Birmingham, we visit the Freedom Rider Memorial in Anniston. Then to Selma where we will visit the National Voting Rights Museum and walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, following in the footsteps of the brave men and women who in 1965 faced an ‘army’ of white Alabama state troopers and local police officers who refused to allow them to cross the bridge and brutally beat the peaceful marchers.” Next, we will follow the Selma-Montgomery Interpretative trail to Montgomery to visit the Freedom Rides Museum and the Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration. Finally, we will visit the powerful National Memorial for Peace and Justice which recognizes the thousands of lynchings that occurred across the United States. It will be a life-changing experience.

Students wishing to participate in this unique Study Away program: Birmingham to Anniston, Selma, and Montgomery, Alabama, must take one or more of the following Winter quarter 2024 classes:

Daniel’s African American Literature (ENG 247 or 247W), and/or English 102;
and/or Zimmers’ Communicating for Social Change (CMST 203)

Ideally students will plan their schedules so they can enroll in both CMST 203 and ENG&102, or CMST 203 and ENG 247. Enrollment in and successful completion of any of the three courses will serve as preparation for the journey. Students will be expected to make a group presentation to the campus community during Spring quarter 2024.

How to apply: Applications to this program open September 23, 2023 and is available at this link or on the College website: Study Abroad | Shoreline Community College

What is it like to take an Organic Chemistry class with lab online?

One year ago, the College moved to primarily remote learning and operations. Thanks to our wonderful faculty and eLearning technology support, we can conduct engaging courses online with our students safely and globally, including classes with lab like Organic Chemistry! Check out the video below from last spring quarter in Dr. Astrid Perez’s class.

Dr. Astrid Perez was born and raised in Puerto Rico.  She transferred to University of Washington, completed a B.S. in Chemistry, and later returned to earn an M.S., and a Ph.D. She has been teaching at the Community College setting now for over 25 yrs., allowing her to interact with her students, encouraging them, and celebrating in their successes.

As she has lived through her share of challenges, such as having English as a second language, having a disability, having to take care of children while in school, and then being a single parent, to name a few, she can relate to many of the difficulties her students face.  After having been treated differently for how she looks or sounds, Astrid wants her students to know that they are always welcomed at her office, free of judgement; she’s proud to say her office is a safe place.

Winter 2021: Fun Classes in BUS, CMST, PSYC, and more!

Fall Quarter is almost over! We’re already looking ahead to Winter Quarter. Have you registered for classes yet? If you’re still looking for some exciting classes in Business, Communications, or Social Science, check out these classes that might fulfill some of your requirements! Ready to register? Check out the full class schedule here and see how to talk to your academic advisor here.

PSYC 230: Multicultural Psychology (5 credits)

How does culture influence the brain? Why are stereotypes so widespread? What is implicit bias? This class helps students understand the relationships between individuals and culture. 
Video Introduction 
Pre-requisites: 2.0 or better in PSYC 100. 
Fulfills: Multicultural Understanding requirement or Social Sciences distribution requirement 

CMST 285: Critical Intercultural Communication (5 credits) 

Money. Power. Identity. Relationships. Explore the dynamics and complexities of cultural clashes in our increasingly globalized and modern world. 
Pre-requisites: ENGL 099 or EAP 099, or placement into ENGL 101. 
Fulfills: Multicultural Understanding requirement 

SOC 112: Introduction to Criminology (5 credits)

Are you looking to become an FBI agent or police officer? This course gets you to think about ways to engage and change our criminal justice system. 
Pre-requisites: Recommended that students have earned 2.0 or better in ENGL 101 (concurrent enrollment OK) 

GEOG 204: Weather, Climate, Ecosystems (5 credits)

How and why does climate change? How do we know that climate changes? This course examines weather and climate on our plant on regional and global scales, and from time scale of seasons to millennia. 
Pre-requisites: Placement into or completion of ENGL 099 or EAP 099 
Fulfills: Lab Science distribution requirement 

PSYC 225: Drugs and Behavior (5 credits)

Oregon just voted to decriminalize possession of heroin and cocaine. Our views on drugs are changing. From prevention to addiction to treatment, from individual effects on behavior to policy decisions, get ready for a deep dive into the world of drug use. 
Video Introduction 
Pre-requisites: None 
Fulfills: Social Sciences distribution requirement 

BUS 247: Social Media Marketing (5 credits)

You most likely have a social media profile, but is having a presence of Facebook the same thing as doing business on Facebook? You are already familiar with the platforms, so let’s expand upon your knowledge and creativity to benefit businesses and launch your career. 
Video Introduction 
Pre-requisites: Recommended that students have completed BUS 120 or ENGL 279. 

BUS 143: Materials Management (4 credits) 

Amazon, Costco, Walmart target, and the thousands of online retailers – How do they manage so much inventory? Supply Chain Management is a growing industry positioned to lead businesses into the future. 
Pre-requisites: None 
Fulfills: Requirement for AAAS in Purchasing and Supply and several certificate programs – ask your advisor for more details

INTST 200: States and Capitalism: Origins of Western Wealth and Power (5 credits)

The nation-state system and capitalism have come to dominate the way the world organizes its political and economic systems. This class will examine how these distinctly modern institutions evolved as Europe moved from the medieval period to the modern era. 
Pre-requisites: None 
Fulfills: Social Sciences distribution requirement 

HIST 117: Western Civilization II: The Early Modern World (5 credits)

Explore the Renaissance, thinkers like Machiavelli, and More’s Utopia. Explore the Scientific, Glorious and French revolutions. Study history with primary documents. 
Pre-requisites: Recommended that students have earned 2.0 or better in ENGL 101 (Concurrent enrollment is OK)

ANTH 130: World Cultures (5 credits)

 This course will help you draw closer to people and places around the world, exposing you to cultural traditions both ancient and modern. We will examine megaliths, explores the Maya collapse, learn about Scandinavian reindeer herders, analyze K-Pop videos, and much more! 
Pre-requisites: None 
Fulfills: Social Sciences distribution requirement 

SOC 270: Race, Power, Food (5 credits)

This course examines the politics of nutrition in the age of globalization. Together, we will revisit, re-envision, and re-articulate dominant understandings of history and culture as they relate to food. 
Pre-requisites: Recommended that students have earned 2.0 or better in ENGL 101 (Concurrent enrollment is OK) 
Fulfills: Multicultural Understanding requirement or Social Sciences distribution requirement 

Bus 255: Principles of Management (5 credits)

Do you aspire to manage a team, department, or company? Explore management topics including organizational culture, ethics, entrepreneurship, innovation, change, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Build skills to effectively lead in today’s dynamic work environments. 
Pre-requisites: Recommended that students have completed BUS 104 and/or BUS 250 

HIST 214 (and 214W): Pacific Northwest History (5 credits)

Dig deep into your historical backyard, exploring this region’s diverse past. Go beyond the popular tales you grew up with to learn the rich history of the Pacific Northwest from the First Peoples to you. 
Pre-requisites: For 214, recommended that students have completed ENGL 101 (Concurrent enrollment is OK). For 214W, recommended that students have earned 2.0 or better in ENGL 101. 
Fulfills: 214 fulfills Social Sciences distribution requirement. 214W fulfills Social Sciences distribution requirement and meets UW’s “writing intensive” criteria. 

BUS 218: Sustainable Business Strategies (5 credits)

How do leading organizations deliver long-term value to all stakeholders? Why should we think globally before acting locally? Use systems thinking to explore the nature of purpose-driven business, and how to make progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 
Pre-requisites: None 
Fulfills: Sustainable Business Leadership certificate requirement 

Join Us to Celebrate International Education Week 2020

What is International Education Week? 

International Education Week (IEW), November 16-20, 2020, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. (iew.state.gov

Each year, International Education Department at Shoreline Community College will hold a series of events to celebrate IEW. And this year, we are going to celebrate #IEW2020 virtually with students, alumni, family, friends, employees and community members together! 

How to support and celebrate #IEW2020: 

  • Download and use IEW themed Zoom virtual background at https://bit.ly/2TYVc0o 
  • Mark yourself as “Going” on the #IEW2020 Facebook event page (https://fb.me/e/29HOdBYcw) or add the post on IE’s Instagram (@shoreline_international) to your story. 
  • Invite your friends to join us in the #IEW2020 events below.  
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1. Photo Contest:

The theme is “New Hobby”. Open to everyone to submit and vote by liking on Instagram @shoreline_international. Only current Shoreline students are eligible to win the prizes. Submit your photo at https://shoreline.formstack.com/forms/iew_photocontest before Sunday, November 15th by 11:59 PM, PST. 

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2. Flag Trivia:

 Tuesday, Nov. 17th at 6:00 PM. Join Zoom (ID: 206 546 4697) from your laptop so you can join the trivia on Kahoot from your phone to test your knowledge of world flags! 

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3. Virtual Cuisine: 

Share a popular recipe from your culture and submit pictures and/or a short video to https://shoreline.formstack.com/forms/iew_food before Sunday, November 15th by 11:59 PM. International Student Leaders will turn the submissions into Instagram stories and post on November 17th

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4. Folklore Panel: 

Wednesday, Nov. 18th at 6:00-7:30 PM. Join Zoom (ID: 206 546 4697) to hear folk tales from different countries and regions of the U.S. shared by Honors College students. 

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5. Language Pods: 

Thursday, Nov. 19th at 6:00-8:00 PM. Drop into Zoom (ID: 206 546 4697) breakout rooms for Language Pods in Arabic, Bahasa, Chinese, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. There will also be recommended playlist of songs in those languages.  

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6. Study Abroad Fair:

 Friday, Nov. 20th at 12:00-2:00 PM (Zoom ID: 206 546 4697). The Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad (WCCCSA) will share five study abroad programs for 2021 and scholarship opportunities.

Program Highlight: Nursing

08-29-17 NursingThe Nursing Program at Shoreline Community College is a fantastic pathway to get into the nursing field! When students complete the program, they graduate with an Associate in Applied Science-Transfer degree and are prepared to take the examination to be licensed as a Registered Nurse. Ninety percent of the students who entered the program in the 2015-2016 year reported getting a job as a Registered Nurse within six months of graduating (Student Achievement Outcomes)!

 

The Nursing Program admits students during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. They have a 6-quarter and 10-quarter program option, depending on how many credits of nursing classes students want to take per quarter.  Applicants need to apply to Shoreline Community College and be accepted first, then they can apply for the Nursing Program once they have their student ID number.

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Different from the nursing program, students can work on getting their Pre-Nursing transfer degrees if they want to move on to 4-year universities to pursue a bachelor degree. The Pre-Nursing Planning Guide is a great tool to see what classes need to be taken in order to obtain this degree. This can be especially helpful for transfer-in students who have taken some classes already!

The Nursing Program Website has a lot of information for students to look through, including program brochures, prerequisite checklists, and answers to frequently asked questions about applying to the program.

Make sure you follow the International Education Facebook page for more information and announcements about the programs at Shoreline Community College!

– Meg Humphrey