Shoreline Community College offers our students an associate degree. With this degree, you may choose to transfer to a four-year university to complete your bachelor's degree, get a wide base of skills and experience in a professional-technical field, or pursue general studies. You may also earn a degree completely online. Learn more about each degree:

Associate in Arts and Science (AAS), Option A
This is an ideal choice for most students who are not majoring in science or engineering. It will fulfill all or most of the General University Requirements at most Washington State colleges and universities. We have prepared Option A planning sheets for many popular majors.

Associate in Arts and Science (AAS), Option B
This option allows you to follow the curriculum pattern of the school to which you want to transfer. It provides great flexibility, but is limited in its benefits and requires careful planning in order to best serve a student’s needs. The Option B may be a good choice if you plan to transfer out of state. Students should consult with an advisor before deciding to pursue this degree.

Associate in Business Direct Transfer Agreement
This degree shall only be granted to students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 Admission to Washington public baccalaureate Schools of Business is not guaranteed. It is strongly recommended that students contact the baccalaureate-granting Business School early in their Associate in Business DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) to be advised of additional requirements (e.g. GPA) and procedures for admission. Admission for many Business schools is competitive, and higher grade-point averages and course grades are often required.

Associate in Sciences (AS), Track I and Associate in Sciences (AS), Track II
These degree options are designed for students pursuing a degree at Shoreline Community College in science or engineering majors. The AS degree allows students to complete many of the course sequences and major prerequisites for these majors. There are ten different AS planning sheets covering most applicable majors.

Associate in Applied Science—Transfer (AAS-T)
Shoreline has agreements with seven colleges and universities which allow students with specific professional/technical degrees to earn a Bachelor degree at those institutions. Please see an advisor in the area you are interested in to learn more about any of the AAS—T options.

Associate of Fine Arts (AFA)
The AFA degree offers students multiple opportunities and experience in a number of art disciplines with an emphasis on the development of a strong portfolio of artwork. The  AFA degree is a model that highlights transfer opportunities as an art major to Bachelor of Art and Bachelor of Fine Art programs, while
providing graduates with a sold foundation for artistic growth and for employment opportunities with just the associate degree.  It also serves as a degree for students who may already have a degree in another field or are seeking positions in galleries, community centers and museums.

Associate of Music – Option B
Shoreline Community College’s Associate of Music degree offers multiple opportunities for students. Not only is the Associate of Music degree designed to function as a transfer degree, but it also serves as a terminal degree for those students who do not have a four-year degree as an immediate goal. This degree is ideal for students may already have a degree in another field or have goals such as studio teaching or performing.
  Admission to competitive four-year music programs is based on proficiency in music theory, performance, sight singing and keyboard (piano) skills. The Associate of Music degree is designed to prepare students for entry into competitive four-year music programs nationwide, as well as foster in students a lifelong interest in a wide range of musical styles. At this time, Shoreline’s Associate of Music degree is positioned to serve as a model that highlights transfer opportunities for the serious music student. Classical Piano, Classical Voice,  Instrumental Music

• Transfer Degrees Planning Sheets