ASSOCIATE IN ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE
(Direct Transfer-DTA)

CORE REQUIREMENTS - 18 Credits

NOTE: Core courses cannot be used to meet distribution, w, d, g or depth requirements.

Communication Skills

1. English Composition (ENGL 101)
2. English Composition (course designated CC)
3. Speech (course designated OC)
Total	13 credits

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning AND Intermediate Algebra Proficiency

Any course designated Q or SR	5
Demonstrate intermediate algebra proficiency*	0
Total	5 credits

* Intermediate Algebra Proficiency Options:

Intermediate algebra course from an accredited college or university
Mathematics course for which intermediate algebra is a prerequisite
WCC math assessment with placement above intermediate algebra
Intermediate algebra credit by examination
High School mathematics through second year algebra with C or better in all courses (official transcript required)

DISTRIBUTION - 45 Credits

Courses designated H/Hp (see below) Total

15 credits

3 disciplines (i.e. ART, MUSIC, PHIL) with no more than 10 credits from one discipline
HUMAN courses of 6-7 credits count as two disciplines and 10 credit maximum does not apply
No more than 5 credits performance (p)
Foreign languages 103 or above (all foreign languages are considered one discipline)
No more than 5 credits in independent study (courses numbered 189, 199, 289, 299 - designated H/Hp)

Courses designated SS (see below) Total

15 credits

3 disciplines (i.e. ANTHR, PSYCH, SOCIO) with no more than 10 credits from one discipline
No more than 5 credits in independent study (courses numbered 189, 199, 289, 299 - designated SS)

Courses designated MS/MSl (see below) Total

15 credits

3 disciplines (i.e. BIOL, CHEM, GEOL) with no more than 10 credits from one discipline
At least one laboratory course (designated l)
10 credits in physical or biological sciences
No more than 5 credits in independent study (courses numbered 189, 199, 289, 299 - designated MS/MSl)

ELECTIVES - 27 Credits

Courses designated H/Hp, SS, MS/MSl, CC, OC, Q/SR, LE
Total	12-27 credits

Any courses numbered 100 and above
Total	0-15 credits

Listed / Unlisted Electives

Select from 2 or more disciplines
Minimum of 12 credits must be from AAS Distribution (designated H/Hp,SS,MS/MSl) and/or Listed Electives (designated LE)
Excess credits from courses used in Core (OC,CC,Q/SR) or Distribution (H/Hp,SS,MS/MSl) can count in listed elective category
No more than 15 credits of independent study (courses numbered 189, 199, 289, 299)
No more than 15 credits numbered 100 or above (designated UE)
Maximum of 3 PE activity credits can be applied as Listed Electives (additional PE activity credits can count as Unlisted Electives)

GRAND TOTAL (90 minimum)

90 credits

Additional Requirements

The following requirements must come from Distribution, Listed and Unlisted Electives, 100 level and above. CORE COURSES MAY NOT be used to satisfy Writing, Diversity, Global or Depth requirements.
Writing Intensive (w) 1 course
Diversity Studies (d) 3 credits
Global Studies (g) 3 credits
Depth (3 courses, same discipline, 9 credits minimum) For this requirement, each foreign language is considered a separate discipline.
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Note: a course with multiple designations can satisfy more than one requirement in this area. For example, ENGL 288wg will meet both writing intensive and global requirements.

Restrictions

A minimum of 25 degree (college-level) credits must be earned at Whatcom Community College.
A maximum of 25 credits of courses graded S (Satisfactory) may be applied to this degree.
A maximum of 15 credits of approved CLEP subject exams, military, life/work experience or other non-traditional credits may be applied to this degree but only in the Unlisted Elective area. (Note: Students should contact the transfer institution regarding transferability of these credits.)
A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all college-level work.