Associate in Arts & Science
Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)
90 Applicable College Level Quarter Credits
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Important Notes and Conditions
- A course cannot be credited toward more than one distribution or skill area.
- The bolded numbers below are shared (cross listed) courses with other departments. These courses can count only once for credit [Example: AMST 160 is the same as POLS 160 and may only count as AMST or POLS]. Consult course catalog or meet with an advisor.
- “P” grade not allowed in Written Communication, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. Check with your intended transfer university for minimum grade requirements.
- Only 100 and 200 level coursework as specified allowed.
- Universities may have other specific admission requirements in addition to those of the transfer degree.
- Students in transfer degree programs should follow current degree requirements to ensure their transferability to four-year baccalaureate colleges or universities.
Written Communication: 10 credits
Complete both groups
Group A:
- English
101
or Communication
Studies 141
Group B:
- Choose one from English 201, 235
, 271 or 272
Intermediate Algebra Proficiency
Credits are not included in the degree total. Fulfill one of the following options:
- Intermediate Algebra: Mathematics 099
- A Mathematics course for which intermediate algebra is a prerequisite.
- Three years of high school mathematics [must include algebra, geometry, and advanced (second-year) algebra.]
- BC assessment with qualified placement score for one of the math courses listed in the Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning area.
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning: 5 credits
Choose one from the following:
- Mathematics 107
, 130, 138
, 141
142
, 148
, 151
,
152
, 153
, 171
, 172
, 208, 238, 254
- Business Administration 240 (Statistical Analysis)
- Computer Science 210
- Philosophy 106
,
115 - Programming 110
Humanities: 15 credits
Choose three different subjects:
Maximum 5 credits can be a performance/skills course (indicated by *)
- American Studies 101,
102, 103, 115
, 150,
160, 180, 200, 260, 285, 286, 287, 288 - Anthropology 208

- Art 101, 103, 105, 110*, 111*, 112*, 120*, 121*, 150*, 151*, 153*, 201, 202, 203, 205, 221*, 222*, 225, 240*, 242*, 252*, 253*, 260*, 261*, 280*
- Communication Studies 101
, 103
, 104
, 112
, 115
, 119
, 120
, 121
, 131
, 132
, 133
, 134
, 136
, 138
, 143
, 144
, 145
, 146
, 161
, 163
, 201
, 202
, 210
, 216
, 220
, 240
, 241
, 260
, 261
, 280
, 285
- Dance 130*, 131*, 140*, 141*, 151*, 152*, 201*, 202*, 203*
- Drama 101
, 151*
, 152*
, 153*
, 161*
, 200
, 206*
, 210
, 212
, 215*
, 224
, 230*
, 251*
, 252*
, 253*
, 280*
, 281*
- English 111
, 112
, 113
, 114
, 115
, 131, 210, 215, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224
, 225
, 226, 227, 228
, 229
, 237
, 238
239
, 241, 244
245
, 246
, 247
, 248
, 249
, 253, 254, 255, 263, 264, 265, 266, 276, 279 - Ethnic & Cultural Studies 100, 102, 120, 121, 140, 152, 210, 255
- History 101,
102, 103, 110, 115, 120,
146
, 147
, 148
, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214
,
223, 230, 236, 242, 245,
250, 261, 280 - Humanities 210, 220, 224, 228, 230
- Music 100*
, 101*
, 102*
, 103*
, 104*
, 105
, 106*
,
107
, 109*
, 110
, 111
, 112
, 113
, 114
, 115
, 116
, 117
, 120
, 130*
, 131*
, 135*
, 136*
, 139*
, 140*
, 143*
, 150
, 151
, 152
, 153
,
156
, 157
, 200*
,
203*
, 205*
, 206*
, 210
, 211
, 212
, 240*
, 243*
- Philosophy 101
, 102, 112, 115, 122, 160, 201, 225,
234, 235, 236, 237, 247, 248,
260, 265, 267
Only one single language for a maximum of 5 credits allowed in Humanities.
- Arabic 121
, 122
, 123
- American Sign Language 121
, 122
, 123
, 221
, 222
, 223
- Chinese 121
, 122
, 123
, 221
, 222
, 223
- French 121
, 122
, 123
, 131
, 132
, 133
, 221
, 222
, 223
, 231
, 232
, 233
- German 121
, 122
, 123
, 221
, 222
, 223
- Italian 121
, 122
, 123
- Japanese 121
,
122
, 123
, 221
, 222
, 223
- Spanish 121, 122
, 123
, 221
, 222
, 223
Social Sciences: 15 credits
Choose three different subjects:
- American Studies 101, 102, 103, 115
,
150, 160, 180, 200, 260,
285, 286, 287, 288 - Anthropology 100
, 105, 106
, 180, 204
,
206
, 207, 208
, 210
, 220, 234
, 235 - Business 101

- Communication Studies 102
,
230
- Economics 100, 201
, 202
, 260 - Ethnic & Cultural Studies 100, 102, 105, 109, 120, 121, 130, 140, 152, 200, 210, 241, 255
- Geography 100, 102, 105, 200, 207, 250, 258, 277
- History 101, 102, 103, 110, 115, 120, 146
,
147
, 148
, 207, 209,
210, 211, 212, 214
, 223, 230, 236, 242, 245, 250, 261, 280 - Humanities 210, 220, 224, 228, 230
- International Studies 105, 150, 200, 201, 202, 204, 227, 230, 234
, 261, 280 - Philosophy 102, 112, 122, 160, 201, 248, 260, 265
- Political Science 101
, 121
, 122
, 123
, 125
, 155
,
160
,
175, 201
, 202
, 203
, 204, 220, 227, 230
- Psychology 100
,
109
, 110
, 200
, 203
, 205
, 209
,
210
, 220
, 240
,
250
, 257
- Sociology 101
,
105, 120, 121, 122, 150, 201
, 205, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 240, 246, 248, 250, 252, 254, 255,
256, 258, 260, 262, 264, 265, 268, 270, 275
Natural Sciences: 15-16 credits
Choose three different subjects: One course with a lab component required (indicated by “L”)
- Anthropology 205
, 215(L) - Astronomy 100
, 101(L)
,
201(L) - Biology 100(L)
, 108(L), 125, 150(L), 160(L)
,
162(L)
, 211(L)
,
212(L)
, 213(L)
,
241(L)
, 242(L)
,
260(L)
, 275 (L) - Botany 110(L), 113(L), 120(L)
- Chemistry 100
, 105(L)
,
121(L)
, 131(L)
,
161(L)
, 162(L)
,
163(L)
, 261(L)
262(L)
, 263(L)
- Environmental Science 100
, 207(L)
, 250(L)
- Geography 106, 205, 206(L)
- Geology 101(L)
, 103(L), 106,
208(L)
- Meteorology 101, 211
- Nutrition 130
- Oceanography 101(L)
, 110
- Physics 100
,
104(L) 109(L), 114(L), 115(L), 116(L), 121(L), 122(L), 123(L), 225 - Psychology 202

No more than five credits from one of the following subjects allowed in the Natural Sciences distribution.
- Mathematics 107
, 130, 138
, 141
, 142
, 148
, 151
,
152
, 153
, 171
, 172
, 208, 238, 254
- Philosophy 106

Electives: 30 credits or sufficient credits to meet degree total.
Two types of electives: Transferable and Restricted
Maximum 15 elective credits with “P” grade
Transferable: All courses listed in Written Communication, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and their 190-199, 280-289, 290-299 series plus the following:
- Accounting 201
, 202
, 203
; - Animation 120;
- Art 108;
- Business 201;
- Business Administration 200;
- Communication Studies 245
, 266
; - Computer Science 101, 211, 250;
- Criminal Justice 101
,
106
, 109
, 110
, 112
, 207
; - Early Childhood Education 156;
- Education 114
,
204
, 205
; - Engineering 114
, 170, 204
, 214
, 215
, 224
, 225
; - Human Services Substance Abuse Counselor 101
; - Health 220, 222, 250, 260, 292;
- Humanities 205, 260;
- Interior Design 140;
- Physical Education-Theory 126, 210-225,230-249, 267-290;
- Physical Education-Activity 103-123, 127-166, 228-266 [activity is limited to 3 credits]
Restricted: Any college level courses not listed in any of the skill area, distribution or transferable electives (generally professional/ technical and human development classes) (Maximum of 15 credits allowed).
Cultural Diversity Requirement
Our General Education requirements have a cultural diversity component. For a list of courses that satisfy the requirement, visit our General Education requirements page.
