Associate in Arts - DTA

Location(s): Walla Walla, Clarkston, Online (full), Online (partial), Corrections Education - CRCC

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Students are required to earn a minimum of 90 college-level credits with a 2.0 grade point average to graduate. A minimum of 63 credits of general education/core courses is required.

The DTA generally provides a student a minimum of 90 quarter or 60 semester credits upon entry to a Baccalaureate Institution. While completion of the DTA satisfies completion of general education requirements at participating Baccalaureate Institutions, it does not guarantee meeting admission criteria, individual institutional educational requirements, or program admissions. Please visit the Transfer Center for schools party to this agreement and further details.

Important Requirements for the AA-DTA Degree

Intermediate Algebra Proficiency

All students must be proficient in intermediate algebra. This requirement may be satisfied by completion of high school mathematics through second year algebra (as determined by WWCC Math Department review of HS transcript), by course challenge or other placement examination demonstrating mastery of intermediate algebra skills, or by completion of an intermediate algebra course equivalent to MATH 021, MATH 037, MATH 046, or MATH 041 with a minimum grade of C or a mathematics course for which intermediate algebra is a prerequisite.

The following is a link to a list of courses that satisfy the distribution areas below:

Transfer Courses and Course Distribution Areas

Course Designators and Requirements

Communications [C]

At least 13 credits, including ENGL& 101 , ENGL& 102 or ENGL& 235 , and a Communications Studies course.

Humanities [H] [HP]

A minimum of 15 credits from three different subject areas. One course must be from the English Literature courses listed under the Humanities section. Only 5 credits allowed in Modern Languages. Only 5 credits allowed in Performance/Fine Arts.

Social Science [SS]

A minimum of 15 credits from three different subject areas. One course must be from Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, or History.

Quantitative Skills [Q]

5 credits. Each of these courses requires a prerequisite of Intermediate Algebra proficiency. Please see the college catalog for specific prerequisite course numbers.

Physical Ed [PE]

Three (3) activity credits required. Waived by physician recommendation only. A maximum of three (3) Physical Education Activity credits are allowed in the degree. Military service may satisfy this requirement. For students studying on one of our Department of Correction (DOC) campuses, HPER 264 - Stress Management satisfies this requirement.

Natural Science [NS]

A minimum of 15 credits from two different subject areas. One course must have a lab. Only 5 credits in Math allowed. Under Biology courses, Anatomy & Physiology, Botany, Ecology, and Zoology each count as different subject areas.

Electives

24 credits total. Nine credits must be fully transferable as defined by the ICRC* guidelines. All courses listed in the Master List of Transfer Courses meet this criteria. A maximum of 15 credits college-level/restricted elective courses allowed. Preparation courses for the major may be included in this course work. Students should consult with their advisor and intended transfer institution for transferability of courses.

Note: not all classes are offered every quarter.

*Intercollegiate Relations Commission

Diversity Requirement

One diversity course is required for degree completion [D]. Courses meeting the WWCC Diversity requirement are distributed throughout the general education categories and are double-designated with other distribution requirements.The diversity requirement is in support of the values of our college. Courses meeting the WWCC Diversity requirement are distributed throughout the General Education categories and are double-designated with other distribution requirements.

ART 124 - Women Artists in History Credits: 5
ASL& 121 - American Sign Language I Credits: 5
ASL& 122 - American Sign Language II Credits: 5
ASL& 123 - American Sign Language III Credits: 5
CMST& 240 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 5
ENGL 147 - Comics As Literature Credits: 5
ENGL 210 - Myth and Folklore Credits: 5
ENGL 211 - Literature of The Spanish-Speaking World Credits: 5
ENGL& 244 - American Literature I Credits: 5
ENGL& 254 - World Literature I Credits: 5
GWST 107 - Gender Perceptions In American Film Credits: 5
GWST 180 - Human Sexuality Credits: 5
GWST 200 - Introduction to Gender Studies Credits: 5
GWST 251 - Voices of Women In Literature Credits: 5
HIST 105 - Roots of World Issues Credits: 5
HPER 268 - Diversity In Sports Credits: 5
HUM 107 - Gender Perceptions In American Film Credits: 5
HUM 109 - World Arts and Culture Credits: 5
HUM 110 - Four Perspectives Credits: 5
MUSC& 105 - Music Appreciation Credits: 5
PHIL& 115 - Critical Thinking Credits: 5
PSYC& 180 - Human Sexuality Credits: 5
PSYC 205 - Social Psychology Credits: 5
SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 5
SOC 205 - Racial and Ethnic Relations Credits: 5
SOC 206 - Aging and Society Credits: 5
SOC 208 - Intimate and Family Relations Credits: 5