ASU and Santa Monica College

The School of Film, Dance and Theatre in ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is widely recognized for fostering artists, producers, scholars, visionaries and entrepreneurs.  

If you have questions or would like to request more information, visit the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts homepage.

Courses available at Santa Monica College

Several Santa Monica College courses, including History of Motion Pictures, Storytelling and Acting I, will transfer to the filmmaking practices and the film and media production majors at ASU. The remaining requirements to earn your degree at ASU can be completed in four semesters. Explore what courses will transfer and should be taken prior to transferring to ASU through the MyPath2ASU™ experience on the ASU Transfer Guide website at tcg.asu.edu.

Film and media production

Filmmaking practices

Please note: Admission to the film and media production concentration at ASU requires a portfolio review and interview. Transfer students who wish to complete their bachelor’s degree in four semesters should sign up for FMP 300 in their first semester, as well as complete the FMP application process. For more information and application requirements, visit film.asu.edu.

Consider a film degree with ASU.

• Use your voice and thrive at a school that values inclusivity and diversity, and is committed to gender equity in film production.
• Graduate with a final project or portfolio of your own design, developed over three semesters with the mentorship of our award-winning faculty of veteran industry professionals.
• Earn your degree in a neighboring state, while developing your career as an industry professional through ASU Film Spark at the ASU California Center, and career fairs, industry mixers, curated internships and exclusive workshops.
• Make films in a fully functioning production studio with access to professional equipment.
• Collaborate with filmmakers and artists in other fields on interdisciplinary projects.

Are you interested in a career in environmental science? The newly established transfer pathway from SMC’s associate degree in environmental science makes the transition to a bachelor’s degree in environmental science with ASU seamless. Explore the pathway to our West campus, and learn how our multidisciplinary courses and hands-on opportunities for research and professional training can set you up for a career as an environmental scientist.

What do environmental scientists do?

• Collect and analyze environmental samples from air, water, soil and food.
• Identify and assess threats to public health and natural ecosystems.
• Remediate contaminated sites using a wide array of technologies and strategies.
• Develop plans to prevent or control emissions of pollutants.
• Communicate environmental hazards and risks to the public.
• Investigate long-term environmental changes and issues, such as global climate change.

If you have questions or would like to request more information, visit the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences homepage.

Interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice? SMC’s AS-T in administration justice is growing in popularity, but transfer options are limited and impacted locally. As a result, ASU  offers additional transfer options for SMC students who want to continue on a path of criminal justice. 

We’ve fully evaluated courses at SMC for a seamless transition into ASU’s BS in criminology and criminal justice. The BS in criminology and criminal justice is for students who want to understand the causes of crime, the role of criminal justice agencies in the control of crime and the consequences of crime. Students are encouraged to take advantage of internship opportunities in more than 200 agencies, study abroad programs and flexible course scheduling offered in-person, online and across multiple campuses.

ASU's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice exposes you to perspectives on why people commit crimes and what society does — and can do better — to prevent and respond to crime. Wherever life takes you in the field of criminal justice, this degree prepares you for a career in policing, the courts, corrections, security and investigations.

If you have questions or would like to request more information, visit the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions homepage.

Are you passionate about exploring how government and policy affect your community or the lives of others? We’ve been working closely with SMC’s Public Policy Institute to provide flexible pathways for students interested in continuing their education in public policy. SMC is among the first in the country to offer an associate degree in public policy and with limited undergraduate public policy degree options in California, ASU is excited to partner with SMC to offer a seamless pathway to the BS in public service and public policy, currently available at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus or through ASU Online.

The BS in public service and public policy prepares students for work in government at all levels, and in nonprofit organizations through comprehensive coverage of topics in public policy, public leadership and management, and urban studies.

Students discover the challenges of management, and learn how to lead a public organization and understand the process of policy development. This program examines the public sector and addresses, in a practical way, the challenges facing the public. The program is unique because it enables students to study public service, policy and administration with a professional focus.

Students select one of the following concentrations or focus areas to supplement their core courses:

• American Indian studies.
• Business.
• Criminology.
• Emergency management.
• Health policy.
• Law and policy.
• Nonprofit leadership and management.
• Parks and recreation management.
• Public leadership and management (focus area).
• Public policy (focus area).
• Science and technology.
• Social services delivery.
• Sustainability.
• Urban studies (focus area).

If you have questions or would like to request more information, visit the Watts College homepage.

Are you interested in becoming a registered nurse? We’ve streamlined our Nursing, BSN pathways specifically for Santa Monica College students, including the Concurrent Enrollment Program and the RN to BSN program, both available 100% online. 

What is the Concurrent Enrollment Program?

Designed with student success in mind, the Concurrent Enrollment Program provides students with the opportunity to complete their associate degree in nursing through a regionally accredited community college such as Santa Monica College, while simultaneously completing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing through ASU. CEP students take nursing courses in-person at their community college and online through ASU, a university ranked nationally for excellence in online education. This blend of in-person and online courses ensures students can earn their BSN while maintaining balance in their school, work and life.

Upon completion, students will graduate with both their ADN from the community college and their BSN from ASU.

Why choose CEP?

• Save time. Earn your BSN while completing your associate degree.
• Cost effective. ASU CEP tuition is offered at a reduced rate regardless of residency status. 
• ASU comes to you. 100% online courses provide the flexibility to earn your degree during the times that work for you.
• Transfer credits. Students can transfer and apply up to 75 credits from their ADN program. Additional credits may be transferred from regionally accredited four-year institutions.
• Student support. Students have access to online ASU Libraries, career services, disability resources, military support, online tutoring and writing center, the student success center and more. Learn more at asuonline.asu.edu/future-student/support.

Who can enroll?

Students admitted to a regionally accredited ADN program who also meet CEP eligibility criteria can participate in the program. The CEP is offered to students in all states, excluding Rhode Island, Tennessee and Washington.

Please Note: The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation prepares graduates for excellence upon entering the workplace. Since certification and licensure requirements vary by profession and from state-to-state, we recommend that you visit Professional Licensure  to determine the requirements of individual state licensures or national certifications.

To get started, please contact the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at asu.cep@asu.edu or (602) 496-0937.