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Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)

This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in History. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in museums, government, research, park service, political activism, nonprofits, policy, and education. It also allows you to transfer ...

This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in History. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in museums, government, research, park service, political activism, nonprofits, policy, and education. It also allows you to transfer at the junior level into a history or related program at a four-year college or university. 

Students in the pathway learn how to think historically, hone their written and verbal communication skills, acquire research methods and analytical tools, develop information literacy, and better comprehend how events in the past influence our present. 

Estimated Length of Completion

Degree Quarters Units
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA) Full time : 6 90

You may need more or fewer units depending on your transferred credits, individual situation, and goals.

Before Quarter One

Step 1: Apply and register at North Seattle 国产直播福利 anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes using the and go to the for registration dates and tuition deadlines.

Step 2: See an advisor to create a personalized educational plan by the end of your second quarter. 国产直播福利 plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements, and transfer preparation if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.

Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List

90 Units

A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below. The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The guide assumes a fall quarter start, but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level.

Note about the sample schedule: Courses are offered in and may not be offered each quarter. Click the button with arrows throughout the map to expand the section and view detailed information.

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Quarter 1
To-Do List
17 UNITS
To-Do List
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 units
HIST&126 or HIST&146
Choose a course
5 units
MATH&107 or PHIL&120
Choose a course
5 units
HDC 101
2 units
Quarter 2
To-Do List
15 UNITS
To-Do List
CMST205 or HUM200
Choose a course
5 units
HIST&127 or HIST&147
Choose a course
5 units
ANTH&204 or ENVS&100 or ENVS&101
Choose a course
5 units
Quarter 3
To-Do List
15 UNITS
To-Do List
  • Update your education plan with your assigned advisor or .
  • Connect with potential universities' admission offices at transfer fairs and info sessions and determine application procedures and deadlines.
  • Consider Student Leadership positions and other on-campus jobs.
  • Attend "Making Learning and Teaching Visible" campus event every spring.
  • Attend campus lectures and forums from the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences division.
HIST&128 or HIST&148
Choose a course
5 units
Integrated Studies and Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
5 units
Integrated Studies: ENGL&102
Composition II
5 units
Quarter 4
To-Do List
15 UNITS
To-Do List
  • Update your education plan and confirm your program of study with your assigned advisor or .
  • Contact the History departments at potential colleges and universities.
  • Write your personal statement for university applications.
  • Attend transfer workshops and connect with universities if you haven't already.
  • Attend a workshop, meetup, or talk through local history organizations like the Washington State Historical Society and Pacific Northwest Historians Guild.
  • Explore history internships with North's Internship Coordinator, local museums, and universities.
  • Ask your instructor for a letter of recommendation if scholarships or university applications require them.
  • Visit a local historical site or museum.
HIST210 or HIST268
Choose a course
5 units
World Language I or another Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts class
5 units
HEA150 or NUTR&101
Choose a course
5 units
Quarter 5
To-Do List
13 UNITS
To-Do List
  • Apply to graduate for the degree in ctcLink. Check with your assigned advisor or t to be sure you are meeting degree requirements.
  • Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding options.
  • Explore possible history research opportunities and professional organizations. 
  • Consider submitting an essay to a writing contest.
  • Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
     

 

 

World Language II or another elective
5 units
BIOL&100 or GEOL&110
Choose a course
5 units
Physical Education, Science Field Trip or Other Elective class
3 units
Quarter 6
To-Do List
15 UNITS
To-Do List
World Language III or another elective or SOC&101
Choose a course
5 units
AME151 or POLS&202
Choose a course
5 units
HIST&214
Pacific NW History
5 units

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Tuition and Funding

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To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don鈥檛 have to pay back, visit North's Financial Aid Department for details. Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.

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Career Opportunities

A History pathway can lead to various career opportunities. Examples include: 

  • Park ranger 
  • Lawyer 
  • Geographer 
  • Anthropologist 
  • Archivist 
  • Curator 
  • Museum conservator 
  • Editor, journalist or writer 
  • Documentary filmmaker 
  • Teacher or professor

A Bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit .  

Future Education Opportunities

Once you complete this associates degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Bachelor degree in History, American Ethnic Studies, Women & Gender Studies, Queer Studies, Archeology, Anthropology, Journalism, Political Science, Government, African American Studies, Indigenous Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicanx Studies, Latinx Studies, International Studies, Philosophy, or related studies.
  • degree at one of the Seattle 国产直播福利s.

North Seattle 国产直播福利 has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. History graduates from North have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a North advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the 国产直播福利 Navigator search engine found at to find History programs in Washington state or around the country. Students who earn a bachelor's degree in History or related studies can continue on to master's and PhD programs.

Additional Information

Learn more about the Transfer process, , and including transferring to top universities around the state and nation, such as Historically Black Universities and 国产直播福利s.

Area of Study

Social Sciences, Humanities, and Language

Program Contact

Department Coordinator

email
(206) 934-7701


Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Division
Location
IB 2312


Division Contacts
(206) 934-3709

Mailing Address
NSC Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Division
9600 国产直播福利 Way N
3nc2312
Seattle, WA 98103

Advising Contact

Contact the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Languages Area of Study advisor.

Phone: (206) 934-3658