Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Arts degree requirements with a concentration in History. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors such as commerce, government, media, and nonprofit work. It also allows you to transfer into most bachelor’s ...
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This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Arts degree requirements with a concentration in History. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors such as commerce, government, media, and nonprofit work. It also allows you to transfer into most bachelor’s degree programs in history with your first two-years of schooling completed. History is about change and continuity over time and space. Historians gain an understanding of complex cause-and-effect relationships by gathering, organizing and evaluating historical sources from a variety of academic perspectives. During the course of your studies, you'll gain research capabilities, writing skills, logical and abstract reasoning skills, and the capacity to think in historical terms. Studying history will enrich your understanding of the world by deepening your knowledge of the past and by pushing you to ask new questions that provide insight into our own time. If you enjoy thinking historically, which entails asking not just what happened, but why it happened the way it did, then pursuing a history degree may be right for you.
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This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Arts degree requirements with a concentration in History. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors such as commerce, government, media, and nonprofit work. It also allows you to transfer into most bachelor’s degree programs in history with your first two-years of schooling completed. History is about change and continuity over time and space. Historians gain an understanding of complex cause-and-effect relationships by gathering, organizing and evaluating historical sources from a variety of academic perspectives. During the course of your studies, you'll gain research capabilities, writing skills, logical and abstract reasoning skills, and the capacity to think in historical terms. Studying history will enrich your understanding of the world by deepening your knowledge of the past and by pushing you to ask new questions that provide insight into our own time. If you enjoy thinking historically, which entails asking not just what happened, but why it happened the way it did, then pursuing a history degree may be right for you.
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree
Quarters
Units
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
Full time : 6
90
You may need more or fewer units depending on your transferred credits, individual situation, and goals.
Before Quarter One
Please visit the Steps to Enroll page for everything you need to do.
If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Welcome Center.
Step 1: Apply and register
at South Seattle College anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes using the
online class schedule
and go to the
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for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor
to create a personalized educational plan by the end of your second quarter. Your plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements,
and transfer preparation if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90 Units
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below.
The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The guide assumes a fall
quarter start, but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level.
Note about the sample schedule: Classes are offered in
various formats
such as online (e-learning) and may not be offered each quarter. Click the button with arrows throughout the map to expand the section and view detailed information.
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Quarter 1
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your advisor in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals.
Visit the Library to get help with research; check out resources; access computers and study space; and create media projects.
Visit the Tutoring Center to learn about tutoring services offered in-person and online.
Get involved on campus! Check out some of the resources, clubs and activities available to you through Student Life and TRiO, RST, and more!
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 units
ENGL&101
5 units
ENGL& 101:
English Composition I
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
Course ID 0832455 Units
HIST&146
US History I: Until 1791
5 units
HIST&146
5 units
HIST& 146:
US History I: America Until 1791
Study of what is now the USA in its formative period, from its Native, European, and African origins to early nationhood. Emphasis on the American Revolution.
Course ID 0834055 Units
ENV150
Environmntl Issues/Probl
5 units
ENV150
5 units
ENV 150:
Environmental Issues And Problems
Covers natural principles governing operation of the environment including interactions between humans and the environment, emphasizing attitudes and actions to maintain a healthy ecosystem.
English 102 is a college-level research writing course that explores topics from a variety of sources and perspectives. Students learn to pose research questions and locate, evaluate, and integrate sources into written or multimodal compositions. Instruction encourages students to develop flexible research and writing strategies as well as exchange constructive feedback. The particular focus of sections of English 102 varies by instructor. Students pursuing any degree path are welcome.
Course ID 0832465 Units
ASTR&100
Survey of Astronomy
5 units
ASTR&100
5 units
ASTR& 100:
Survey of Astronomy
Emphasis on astronomic concepts fundamental to an understanding of the solar system, stars, galaxies and origin and history of the universe.
Course ID 0836235 Units
HIST&147
US History II: The 1800s
5 units
HIST&147
5 units
HIST& 147:
US History II: The 1800s
Examines changes shaping American society in the 1800s: slavery, sectionalism, the Civil War, the westward movement, industrialization and emergence of the United States as a world power. Emphasizes social change and conflicts, including abolitionism, women's rights, labor, immigration, Manifest Destiny, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age. Prereq: Eligible for English 101 (C).
Covers an era of conflict, war, uncertain peace, depression and great social changes. Emphasizes historical, economic, social, racial and political events that have formed the modern U.S.
Course ID 0834075 Units
MATH&107 or MATH&146
Choose a course
5 units
MATH&107 or MATH&146
5 units
Choose a course
MATH& 107:
Math In Society
Intended for non-science majors; fulfills QSR requirement for AA Degree. Topics include financial computations (e.g. loans and interest), modeling linear and exponential growth (e.g. population growth and disease spread), and basic probability and statistics (e.g. understanding data and risk), with an emphasis on applications. Other topics selected by instructor.
Course ID 0839785 Units
MATH& 146:
Introduction to Statistics
Covers descriptive methods, probability and probability distributions, samples, decisions, hypothesis testing and statistical inferences.
Course ID 0839835 Units
MUSC160
Blues to Hip Hop
5 units
MUSC160
5 units
MUSC 160:
Blues to Hip Hop
Explores the blues and other early African American musical styles, with a focus on how these styles influenced the development of rock, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop music and culture. Musical study in this course is placed within the historical context of social, economic and political forces within American society.
Build relationships with faculty and staff at South to learn more about your pathway and future opportunities.
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
GEOL&110
Environmental Geology
5 units
GEOL&110
5 units
GEOL& 110:
Environmental Geology: Geology and The Human Env
Covers the effects of geologic processes and materials on human activity, and the effects of human activity on the Earth. Emphasizes awareness of geologic aspects of our everyday environment including the identification of problems, and the formulation and evaluation of solutions. Lab included. This class has an additional Science Lab Course Fee.
Course ID 0839095 Units
ECON&201 or ECON&202
Choose a course
5 units
ECON&201 or ECON&202
5 units
Choose a course
ECON& 201:
Micro Economics
Covers the concepts of production, consumption and distribution with emphasis on price determination, production costs and market structures. Application of economic reasoning to public issues and business.
Course ID 0779945 Units
ECON& 202:
Macro Economics
Intro to the macroeconomic measures in the economy: GDP, unemployment and inflation. Examines monetary and fiscal policies and their effects on the interest rate and inflation. Covers economic growth and business cycles.
Course ID 0779955 Units
CMST&220
Public Speaking
5 units
CMST&220
5 units
CMST& 220:
Public Speaking
Covers the process of getting started with confidence; topic selection and research; and preparation and delivery of informative, persuasive, special occasion and other forms of presentations.
Course ID 0831055 Units
Quarter 5
15
UNITS
POLS&202
American Government
5 units
POLS&202
5 units
POLS& 202:
American Government
Survey of the origin and functions of the U.S. government. Examines the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution and the creation of the federal system as well as the three branches of American Government. Analyzes the functions of institutions through the lens of political history and through analysis of current events. Topics include political culture, elections and campaigns, interest groups, the media, and public policies.
Course ID 0835425 Units
ENGL&246
American Literature III
5 units
ENGL&246
5 units
ENGL& 246:
American Literature III
Covers late 19th and 20th century writers with emphasis on modern fiction, drama, poetry and trends in literature. Practice of critical techniques.
Course ID 0832605 Units
AME201
Diversity and Social Justice
5 units
AME201
5 units
AME 201:
Diversity and Social Justice
Combines theoretical frameworks, practical issues and experiential activities to help students develop skills and identify plans of action in eradicating the multiple forms of social oppression. Use critical analysis as an investigative tool to examine racism, sexism, hetero-sexism, able-ism, class-ism, religious oppression and aspects of internalized oppression.
Course ID 0830085 Units
Quarter 6
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Check in with your university for transfer planning.
Order cap and gown for commencement and join alumni association.
Attend commencement ceremony.
POLS&203
International Relations
5 units
POLS&203
5 units
POLS& 203:
International Relations
Introduction to international relations and governmental organizations. Examines major issues in the international arena including nationalism, national sovereignty, globalization, international law, economics, security, environmentalism and foreign policy. Emphasis on issues that foster or frustrate world peace and prosperity.
Course ID 0835435 Units
ART&100
Art Appreciation
5 units
ART&100
5 units
ART& 100:
Art Appreciation
Historical backgrounds and design fundamentals that have affected art using slide lectures, reading and practical studio applications.
Course ID 0775145 Units
NUTR&101
Nutrition
5 units
NUTR&101
5 units
NUTR& 101:
Nutrition
Introduction to human nutrition with an emphasis on the relationship of nutrition to growth, development, health, and physical and mental functioning across the lifespan. Sources, functions, interrelationships, and human requirements of proteins, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, vitamins and water will be examined. Topics also include analysis of personal dietary habits, public health issues such as obesity and access to food and food security, and the role of nutrition in chronic disease.
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South Seattle College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including University of Washington, Washington State University and Seattle University. Graduates from South have also transferred to out-of-state institutions.
Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice.
If you are already registered for classes or a returning student, please see your primary advisor to create an educational plan. If you need assistance getting connected to the appropriate advisor, visit the Advising Center website.
