World Languages

World Languages 2024-08-13T19:08:13+00:00

World Languages

Language and communication are at the heart of the human experience. Through the study of World Languages, students develop linguistic and cultural competency to communicate successfully in a pluralistic American society and abroad. These skills are desired by many employers in the Seattle Area and complement a wide variety of careers. Language courses are offered in a variety of formats (online, remote, and face-to-face). They are designed to help you transfer to the school of your choice for a bachelor’s degree in a World Language and meet the requirements of your AA-DTA.

Career

Students who chose the World Languages Pathway, oftentimes pursue a major in political science (pre-law), pre-med, communications, business, public service, education, tourism, journalism, international relations, and diplomacy.

Associate Degrees


Completing a 2-year Associate in Arts degree here at Highline eases your transfer to a 4-year school. Our World Languages department degree maps outline required and recommended courses needed to transfer into communication studies major programs at various Washington State 4-year colleges. Students can choose to study Spanish, Japanese or ASL.

Program Map

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GPA Requirement:

2.0 GPA

Key advisor

Judith Villanueva