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Associate in Arts and Science (AA-DTA) - For Transfer Degree Students

 

Credits for a specific course may be used only once and may not be applied toward more than one distribution area. Course numbers with an “&” are common course numbers that are consistent across all Washington State community colleges. (More explanation about common course numbering.)

 

To graduate from SCC, complete the Application for Degree and turn it in to the cashier (2nd floor FOSS-5000 Bldg.) along with the $20.00 application fee no later than the quarter before you plan to graduate.

 

I. GENERAL EDUCATION

CORE REQUIREMENTS |
20 CR

 

ENGLISH—10 CR

English& 101

English& 102

 

MULTICULTURAL

UNDERSTANDING—5 CR

Communication Studies 203

Gender and Women’s Studies 284

History 245

Multicultural Studies 105

 

QUANTITATIVE |

SYMBOLIC REASONING
—5 CR

Must complete Intermediate Algebra with a 2.0 or a qualifying test score to enroll in a Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning course.

 

Chemistry &121, 171/181, 172/182, 173/183

Economics &201

Math &107, 111, &141, &142, &146, &148, &151, &152, &163, &171, 207, 208, 211, &264

Philosophy &106

Physics 110, &121/&131, &122/&132,

&123/&133, &221/&231, &223/&233,

&222/&232

 

II. DISTRIBUTION

AREA REQUIREMENTS |
45 CR

 

HUMANITIES—15 CR

Select from at least two different disciplines and at least two courses from the General list. No more than 5 credits in 100 level foreign language.

 

General Humanities

American Sign Language &121, &122, &123, &221, &222, &223

Art &100

Art History 204, 210, 224, 225, 226

Chinese &121, &122, &123

Cinema 201

Communication Studies &101, &102, 203, &210, 215, &220, 235, 285

Drama &101

English &111, &112, &113, 154, 190, 200, 207, &220, &226-&228, 229, 236, &244, &245, &246, 247, 248, 257, 265, 271, 272, 281, 282, 287, 288, 289

French &121, &122, &123

Japanese &121, &122, &123, &221, &222, &223

Music 100, &105, 106, 108, 109, &141, &142, &143, 150, 200, 206, 224, &241, &242, &243

Philosophy &101, 102, 115, 210, 230, 240, 248, 267

Spanish &121, &122, &123, &221, &222, &223

 

Performance Skills /Applied Theory —5 CR Max.

Art 109, 110, 121-123, 131-133, 144-146, 247, 250-256, 260, 265, 271-273

Communication Studies 140, &230,

244, 247, 249

Drama 144–146, 207–209, 222, 234, 235

Music 114, 115, 117–120, 135, 136, 140, 144, 146, 147, 150–156, 161–167, 170, 175, 180, 184, 196, 204, 205, 207, 210, 211, 212, 225, 226, 251–253, 264, 268, 270, 280, 284, 296

 

Mathematics | Sciences—15 Credits

Select from at least two different disciplines. 10 credits required in Physical, Earth and/or Biological Sciences with at least one laboratory science.

 

Physical, Earth,

Biological Sciences—10 CR

 

Laboratory Sciences—5 CR Min.

Astronomy &101

Biology &100, 102, 107, 124, 126, 144, &211, &212, &213, &231, &232, 244, 249, &260, 274, 275, 277

Chemistry &110, &121, &131, 171/181, 172/182, 173/183, &241/271, &242/272, &243/273

Environmental Science &101, 202

Geography 203, 204

Geology &101, &103, &110, &115, 201, &208

Oceanography &101

Physics 110, &121/&131, &122/&132, &123/&133, &221, &222, &223

 

Non-Laboratory Sciences

Anthropology &205

Biology 110, 150, &170, 270

Chemistry &139

Environmental Science &100

Geology 107

Psychology 202

Other Mathematics | Science Courses5 CR Max.

Math &107, 111, &141, &142, 145, &146, &148, &151, &152, &163, &171, &172, 207, 208, 209, 211, &264 Nutrition &101 Philosophy &106  

 

SOCIAL SCIENCES—15 CR Select from at least two different disciplines.

American Ethnic Studies 119, 215, 229

Anthropology &100, &204, &206, &207

Business &101

Communication Studies &102

Criminal Justice &112

East Asia 215, 216, 217, 218 Economics 100, &201, &202, 260, 272, 273

Gender and Women’s Studies 205, 215, 284, 285, 286 Geography &100, &200, 250, 277 History &116, &117, &118, &136, &137, &146, &147, &148, 207, &214, &215, 218, &219, 234, 235, 236, 237–238, 245, 246, 247, 256, 275 International Studies 101, 200, 201, 205

Multicultural Studies 105, 205, 210, 238, 250

Philosophy &101, 102, 115, 210, 230, 240, 248, 267

Political Science &101, &202, &203, 221, 276

Psychology &100, &200, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, &220, 236, 245

Social Science 100

Sociology &101, 112, &201, 250, 288  

 

III. GENERAL ELECTIVES | 25 CR A minimum of 25 additional college-level credits numbered 100 or above is required for electives. Developmental courses and courses numbered below 100 may not be used. Electives may include any course listed in the distribution areas or in the Elective Courses section of the 2011-12 catalog. A maximum of 15 credits from the Restricted Electives course list of the catalog may be included.

 

Notice:

Planning guides are intended to guide students toward completing degree requirements. They are not intended to communicate admissions requirements of 4-year institutions. Students are strongly urged to consult with an advisor, college/university admissions staff, and the catalog of the 4-year institution to which they plan to transfer. Other conditions and restrictions may also apply.

 

 

 

                   

 

 

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