AS Degree Transfer Requirements

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree should:

  1. Have college-level knowledge and skills in critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and written composition.
  2. Have college-level mastery of information literacy and be technologically literate.
  3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, teamwork and collaboration in scientific, mathematical and other settings.
  4. Have the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  5. Understand methods of inquiry specific to traditional and contemporary areas of knowledge in mathematics and the natural and physical sciences.
  6. Understand the interdisciplinary and multicultural nature of knowledge.
  7. Demonstrate academic honesty and ethical behavior.
  8. Be able to appreciate and apply their knowledge of science in the outside world.

Seattle Central Community College ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (Direct Transfer Agreement) Degree Requirements

(REV. 1/23/02)

  • Completion of 90 applicable credits with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including grades transferred from other institutions
  • Students must complete a minimum of 15 credits within the Seattle Community College District. The final quarter must be completed at SCCC.
  • Students will need to declare a major with an advisor/counselor prior to beginning the program of study for an A.S. degree
  • Students receiving financial aid who wish to change majors will be required to complete a program change petition with the Financial Aid Office
  • A long-range plan of study will need to be completed and signed by the student and an advisor/counselor before the completion of 45 credits

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE (DTA)

The Associate of Science Degree (DTA) is intended for those students who wish to pursue a four-year degree in the Sciences.

  • No course will fulfill more than one Basic, Distribution, or Elective requirement
  • Independent/Directed Studies courses will be used to satisfy elective requirements only
  • Professional/Technical credits and/or GPA may not be transferable to all universities
  • Transfer-bound students should be aware that the A.S. degree does not guarantee admission nor does it meet all distribution requirements for all majors at all universities. Consult your advisor, counselor, or the College Transfer Center for details.

Basic Requirements (20 Credits)

  • ENG 101 (5 credits)
  • ENG 102 (5 credits)
  • Mathematics (5 credits): MAT 105, 116, 117, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 156, 157, 220, 224, 238, 240
  • Computer Science (Programming)(5 credits): CSC 110, 111, 130, 142, 143, or EGR 142

Distribution Requirements (30 Credits)

VISUAL, LITERARY AND PERFORMING ARTS: 15 credits

Choose from a minimum of two of the three areas below. Choices must include three different course prefixes, and not more than five credits may be applied to the degree from foreign languages, (*)studio or performance classes, or the History of Ideas sub-area.

Language and Speech

ASL 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203, 210
CHI 101,102,103, 201,202, 203
ENG 104, 201, 202
FRE 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203
GER 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203
JPN 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203
JRN 100, 101, 102, 103
SPA 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203
SPE 100, 102, 104, 115, 120, 140, 150, 220
RUS 101, 102, 103

Literature/History of Ideas

ENG 110, 114, 120, 131, 132, 133, 135, 141, 142, 151, 152, 153, 211, 212, 213, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 236, 240, 241, 251, 252, 253, 263, 265, 291, 292, 293,
SPA 140, 236, 238
SPE 140
History of Ideas
HUM 101, 102, 103, 110
PHI 100, 151, 160, 215, 240,255, 267

Music, Art, and Drama

ANT 154
ART 100, 101*, 103*, 104, 105, 111*, 112*, 113*, 121*, 163*, 170, 201*, 202*, 203*, 205*, 206*, 207*, 210*, 211*, 212*, 213*, 214*, 221*, 222*, 223*, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255
DRA 100, 108*, 109*, 110*, 120*, 121*, 122*, 123*, 131, 160, 221*, 222*, 223*
ISP 255
MUS 100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 111, 119*, 120*, 121* 122*, 123*, 125*, 130*, 139*, 140*, 141*, 144*, 145, 150, 151*, 161, 201, 202, 203, 204, 221*, 222*

INDIVIDUALS, CULTURES, AND SOCIETIES: 15 Credits

Choose 10 credits from "Individuals and Societies" and 5 credits from United States Cultures or Global Studies. Choices must include at least three different prefixes.

Individuals and Society (10 Credits)

ANT 100, 102, 105, 107, 110, 113, 130, 135, 154, 180, 200, 201, 202, 205, 215, 216, 270, 272, 253
ART 100, 105, 251, 252, 253
ECO 100, 160, 175, 200, 201, 203, 215, 240
ENV 150, 170
GEG 100, 120, 140, 180, 207, 277
HIS 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114,115, 116, 118, 121, 138, 140, 150, 191, 200, 201, 202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 211, 217, 251, 264, 268
HUM 104, 105, 150, 180
ISP 101, 105, 110, 170, 210, 220, 251
PHI 100, 102, 110, 111, 118, 122, 151, 160, 215, 240, 255, 267
POL 101, 102, 111, 112, 170, 204, 210, 215, 220, 230, 243, 244, 255, 261, 262, 280
PSY 105, 110, 120, 160, 200, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 215, 217, 221, 222, 230, 245, 250, 257, 260
SOC 101, 102, 105, 106, 108, 110, 120,130, 150, 170, 220, 223, 230, 245, 250, 255, 260, 270, 275
SSC 109, 114, 115, 119
WMN 200, 257

United States Cultures (5 Credits)

AME 150, 151
ANT 102, 107, 110, 272
ART 254
ASL 120, 125
ENG 221, 222, 223, 228, 229, 240, 291
HIS 105, 135, 136, 137, 140, 145, 150
HUM 105, 180
ISP 105
MUS 116, 161, 204
PHI 240
PSY 250
SOC 102, 105, 106, 120, 130, 150, 220
SPA 238
WMN 200

Global Studies (5 Credits)

ANT 113, 130, 135, 154, 202, 261, 262
ART 170, 255
ECO 201
ENG 120, 226, 291, 292
ENV 150, 170
HIS 101, 118, 138, 210, 211, 251, 268
HUM 105, 160, 180
ISP 101, 105, 110, 160, 170, 210, 220, 251, 255
MUS 109, 110
PHI 240
POL 220, 230, 255
SOC 108,170
SPA 236

Natural World and Pre-Major Requirements (40 Credits)

  • Must include 2 lab science courses in two different disciplines.
  • Course selection should be in compliance with major requirements as indicated by the 4-year institution to which the student is planning to transfer.
  • See an Advisor or Counselor prior to beginning your program of study.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE (Option one)

The Associate of Science Degree (Option one) is intended for those students who wish to pursue a 4 year degree in the Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Sciences or Earth Sciences.

Basic Requirements - 20 Credits

ENG 101
ENG 102 or CMN 100, 120, 150, 210, 220
MAT 124
MAT 125

General Education Requirements - 15 Credits

  • Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (VLPA) - 5 credits
  • Individuals, Cultures and Society (ICS) - 5 credits
  • Five (5) additional credits from either area - 5 credits
  • (transferable VLPA and ICS courses can be found in the appropriate section of the AA degree web page)

Pre-Major Requirements - 23 Credits

CHE140
CHE 150
CHE 160
MAT 126 or MAT 240

Laboratory Sequence - 15 Credits

One of the three following course sequences
BIO 201, 202, 203
PHY 101, 102, 103
PHY 201, 202, 203

Major Requirements - 15 or more credits

Geology
GEL 101
GEL 102
GEL 103

Organic Chemistry CHE 231
CHE 235 and 238
CHE 236 and 239

Oceanography
OCE 100

Meteorology
MEY 100

Mathematics
MAT 220
MAT 238
MAT 240

Biology/Physics
Science major level courses not previously taken

Remaining Credits - variable credits

Depends on the major requirements, should be taken from declared major college level courses not previously taken to fulfill a total of 90 credits.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE (Option two)

The Associate of Science Degree (Option two) is intended for those students who wish to pursue a 4 year degree in Atmospheric Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering or Physics

Basic Requirements - 30 Credits

ENG 101
ENG 102 or CMN 100, 120, 150, 210, 220
MAT 124
MAT 125
MAT 126 or MAT 240
CSC 142 or EGR 142

Science - 5 credits

  • CHE 140 (required for Engineering majors) or
  • Choose another general science course dependent on major

General Education Requirements - 15 Credits

  • Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (VLPA) - 5 credits
  • Individuals, Cultures and Society (ICS) - 5 credits
  • Five (5) additional credits from either area - 5 credits
  • (transferable VLPA and ICS courses can be found in the appropriate section of the AA degree web page)

Pre-Major Requirements - 15 Credits

Either of the following sequences dependent on major
PHY 101, 102, 103
PHY 201, 202, 203

Major Requirements - 25 Credits

Courses should be taken from declared major college level courses not previously taken to fulfill a total of 90 credits