Degree:
Associate in Integrated Studies – DTA Transfer Degrees (cascadia.edu)
Area of Interest:
Earth Sciences, Sustainability, and Environmental Studies
Program Length:
90 College-level Credits
Cost:
Review tuition, fees, and residency classifications
Modalities:
Coursework may be completed through a combination 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.
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.
To transfer to the University of Washington, Seattle, you will need to take Math through MATH& 142 Precalculus II. Math requirements may vary at other universities, so please consult with an academic advisor.
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
- COLL 101 College Strategies
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I
- ENGL& 102 Composition II
- ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science
- CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry or CHEM& 161 General Chemistry with Lab I
- * MATH& 142 Precalculus II
*Refer to math notes.
30-60 credits
- BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular
- CHEM& 131 Introduction to Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry or CHEM& 162 General Chemistry with Lab II
- CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication or CMST& 220 Public Speaking
- ECON& 201 Microeconomics
- Humanities Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
- Social Science Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
60-90 credits
- BIOL& 212 Majors Animal
- BIOL& 213 Majors Plant
- *Humanities Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
- Elective Distribution Requirement or if choosing CHEM&161-162 must take CHEM& 163 General Chemistry with Lab III for complete transfer to UW, Seattle (View Choice Classes)
- *Social Science Distribution Requirement
- *Elective Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
*If not already completed, be sure to complete EDP requirements by taking a class numbered 150, an additional EDP class, and an Integrated Learning class (View Choice Classes).
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.
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.
Integrated Learning (5 credits)
You will include an Integrated Learning Experience in your course selections. This requirement can be satisfied through the completion of learning communities, linked classes, classes containing formal community-based learning, classes taken as part of an academic study abroad program, or classes with an academic internship. Through Learning Communities (LC) or other Integrated Learning Experiences (IL), you will demonstrate abilities to integrate skills, concepts, information, and analytical and methodological frameworks from two or more areas of inquiry in a purposeful project or experience.
For more information on Integrated Learning and current learning community offerings please follow this link.
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& 101 Introduction to Communication
- CMST& 220 Public Speaking
- GS 101 Introduction to Global Studies
- PHIL 243 Environmental Ethnics and Sustainability
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:
- PSYC& 100 General Psychology
- SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology
- ECON& 201 Microeconomics
- ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology
- HIST& 126 World Civilizations I
- HIST& 146 United States History 1
- GS 101 Introduction to Global Studies
- POLS& 101 Introduction to Political Science
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:
- ATMS 101 The Science of Weather
- ENVS 210 Ecology of Puget Sound Bioregion
- GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology
- OCEA& 101 Introduction to Oceanography with Lab
Non-Lab Science Recommended:
- ENVS 120 Wetland Conservation
Program Elective Credits:
- Elective credits may be selected from any of the distribution requirements.
Transfer Opportunities:
Associate in Integrated Studies-Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)
The Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree is designed to transfer to most Bachelor of Arts degrees at all four-year colleges and universities in Washington state. The DTA is sometimes called an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Arts and Sciences.
DTA degrees provide students:
Priority consideration in the admissions for most humanities and social science majors at public universities in Washington ahead of students without a degree.
Completion of lower division general education requirements.
Credit for all courses completed within the DTA up to and in some cases beyond 90 credits.
Opportunity to explore several fields of study through the category of up to 30 credits of elective courses.
Opportunity to complete prerequisites for a future major.
Cascadia College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices (BAASP)
Cascadia College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices provides a pathway to careers in the green industry. Graduates will learn the skills necessary to plan and implement sustainability approaches to how we live and work by managing complex projects for government agencies, companies and non-profit organizations, environmental water, energy, and agriculture industries, construction management firms, and educational institutions.
Local Transfer Opportunities:
University of Washington, Seattle
*University of Washington, Bothell
*Western Washington University
* This transfer institution may require additional math. Consult an academic advisor.
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:
Environmental Scientist/Analyst/Programs, Health and Safety Specialist, Hazardous Substances Scientist, Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), Restoration Planner, Conservationist, Land/Resource Manager
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.
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