Associate in Arts Degree, AA-DTA

Program Overview

The Associate in Arts degree (AA-DTA) is a two-year program designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university. It provides a broad foundation in liberal arts, including humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. The program offers personalized instruction, small class sizes, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, preparing students for success in a variety of careers or further education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Associate in Arts degree (AA-DTA) is a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) designed for students who plan to transfer to a university after completing their first two years of study at Green River College.
It provides students with a broad background in liberal arts and prepares them for more specialized upper-division coursework.
• Objectives: The AA-DTA degree aims to:
• Provide students with a solid foundation in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
• Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Prepare students for transfer to a four-year university.

Outline:

• Content: The AA-DTA degree program includes courses in the following areas:
• Basic Skills (Communication Skills and Quantitative Skills/Symbolic Reasoning)
• Humanities/Fine Arts/English
• Social Science
• Natural Science
• Additional Credits
• Electives
• Diversity Requirement
• Structure: The program consists of 90 quarter credits, with specific distribution requirements.
Students must complete a minimum number of credits in each distribution area, as well as meet other requirements such as attaining a 2.0 GPA and earning a minimum of 24 credits at Green River College.
• Course Schedule: The course schedule for the AA-DTA degree program can vary depending on the student's individual needs and goals.
Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor to develop a personalized plan of study.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: The AA-DTA degree program uses a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Projects
• Papers
• Presentations
• Assessment Criteria: The assessment criteria for the program are based on the learning outcomes for each course and the overall program.
Students must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Knowledge of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The AA-DTA degree program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Group projects
• Hands-on activities
• Online learning
• Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members who are experts in their respective fields.
• Unique Approaches: The AA-DTA degree program offers several unique approaches to teaching and learning, including:
• Small class sizes
• Personalized instruction
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Opportunities for research and internships

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The AA-DTA degree provides students with a strong foundation for a variety of careers, including:
• Education
• Business
• Healthcare
• Social work
• Public service
• Opportunities: Graduates of the program may pursue further education at a four-year university or enter the workforce directly.
• Outcomes: The AA-DTA degree program prepares students for success in a variety of careers and provides them with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a positive impact on their communities and the world.