Degree:
Associate in Business - DTA/MRP Transfer Degrees (cascadia.edu)
Area of Interest:
Business
Program Length:
90 College-level Credits
Cost:
Review tuition, fees, and residency classifications
Modalities:
Coursework may be completed through a combination of web enhanced (face-to-face), hybrid, and online modes , though not every course is offered in the same modality each quarter. Specific courses may be offered at certain times of the year. Consult the current Class Schedule.
Placement:
Many courses at Cascadia College have placement prerequisites for reading, writing, and math ability. The courses that you will place into determine how you progress through your pathway and how long your degree will take. There are a variety of ways to find your English and Math placement level. Find your placement options.
Math Notes:
You will need to consult with an academic advisor after placement to be sure to enroll in a course that is consistent with your planned course of study.
Three to four college-level math classes up through MATH& 148 Business Calculus or MATH& 152 Calculus II, including MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 246 Statistical Analysis, depending on transfer institution.
Contact:
If you have any questions about this pathway, contact: advising@cascadia.edu
Planning Your Courses:
Advisors are here for you. Academic Advisors will help you develop the skills to make sound academic decisions. Through advising, Advisors will support you to make connections between academic interests, long-term goals, and career opportunities. Advisors help with educational planning, university transfer options, college application processes, and graduation requirements. You will have touchpoints with Advisors to ensure you are on track to success. Connect with the Advising, Career, and Transfer team!
The Annual Course Planning Guide show Cascadia’s tentative plan for classes and the quarters in which they are offered. It is intended for planning purposes only and should not be considered a guarantee of class offerings. Actual quarterly sections may be changed, added, or removed. Students should use the Searchable Quarterly Class Schedule to see up to date class offerings.
0-30 credits
- ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II
- COLL 101 College Strategies
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I
- *MATH 147 Business Precalculus, MATH& 142 Precalculus II or higher
- *MATH& 148 Business Calculus, MATH& 151 Calculus I, or MATH& 152 Calculus II
*Refer to math notes
30-60 credits
- ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III
- ENGL& 102 Composition II
- ECON& 201 Microeconomics
- CMST& 220 Public Speaking
- BUS& 201 Business Law
- Equity, Diversity, and Power Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
*Refer to math notes
60-90 credits
- ECON& 202 Macroeconomics
- Equity, Diversity, and Power Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
- *MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 246 Statistical Analysis
- *Refer to math notes
- Choose two: Natural Sciences Distribution Requirement one must be a lab (View Choice Classes)
- *Social Sciences or Humanities Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
*If not already completed, be sure to plan to complete EDP requirements by taking a class numbered 150 and additional EDP class.
Choice Classes: Distribution and Elective Requirements - Explore and align your interests.
The recommended choice classes listed below were thoughtfully chosen to help you gain the necessary skills in this pathway. You are welcome to choose other choice classes outside the recommended list, but consult with an academic advisor to be sure that the classes meet the specific requirements for this pathway.
150 Equity, Diversity, and Power (10 credits)
To meet the Equity, Diversity, and Power completion requirement, you must complete one 150-series EDP course and at least one additional EDP-designated course for a total of ten (10) credits. EDP courses in the 150-series ground students in the needed cognitive tools and background to critically analyze their position in our increasingly interconnected, complex, and diverse world so they can pursue further study and seek out their careers more intentionally. EDP designated courses may also apply toward Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science, or General Elective distribution requirements as indicated. See the Cascadia catalog for the complete list of EDP designated courses.
Choose one:
- CMST 150 Multicultural Communication
- GS 150 Globalization, Culture and Identity
- HIST 150 Cultural Diversity and Challenges in United States History
- HUMAN 150 Introduction to Cultural Studies
- SOC 150 Social Inequality
Choose one additional course designated in EDP in any distribution area by choosing from the choice classes below or checking the current class schedule for additional EDP designated courses.
Humanities:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline. No more than 5 credits from those courses designated as performance/skills, applied theory or lecture/studio courses. Only 5 credits of world language at the 100 level may be included.
Recommended:
- CMST 105 Professional Communication
- PHIL& 101 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL& 115 Critical Thinking
- PHIL 260 Business Ethics
Social Sciences:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline.
Recommended:
- ANTH& 100 Survey of Anthropology
- SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology
- PSYC& 100 General Psychology
Natural Sciences:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline, including at least 5 credits of a LAB course. At least 10 credits required in physical, earth, and/or biological sciences. Only 5 credits of Mathematics may be used.
Lab Science Recommended:
- ASTR& 101 Introduction to Astronomy
- ATMS 101 The Science of Weather
- BIOL 120 Survey of the Kingdoms
- GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology
- ENVS 120 Wetland Conservation
- ENVS 220 Wetland Ecology
Non-Lab Science Recommended:
- ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology
- CHEM& 105 Chemical Concepts: Your Global Environment
- ENVS 140 Themes and Methods in the Environmental Sciences
- NUTR& 101 Nutrition
Transfer Opportunities:
Associate in Business -Major Related Programs (MRP)/Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)
At Cascadia, we offer an Associate in Business – Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)/Major Related Programs (MRP) that prepares you to transfer to a 4-year university.
Most Major Related Programs (MRP) help you prepare to transfer into high demand bachelor’s degree programs that require specific courses in the first two years. Business, biology, engineering, and nursing are a few examples. Each MRP is based on of the statewide transfer agreements: Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) or the Associate in Science-Transfer (AS-T) and can reduce the time it takes to complete a specific bachelor’s degree pathway.
Local Transfer Opportunities:
University of Washington, Bothell
University of Washington, Seattle
View Cascadia’s Transfer Agreements for details of our partnerships with other colleges and universities.
University admissions requirements may vary – consult with the Career and Transfer Center for transfer assistance to plan your career and future educational goals.
Career Possibilities:
Accountant, auditor, bookkeeping and accounting clerk, forensic accountant, financial analyst, bank lender.
You can learn more about career possibilities related to your interests in this pathway through O*Net Online. O*Net Online shares information about related careers, salary, skills related to the industry, and more.
Connect with Cascadia’s Career and Transfer Center for assistance as you go through the process of planning career and future educational goals.
Some job opportunities may also exist in business corporations, non-profits, and Tribal Enterprises.
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