Associate in Arts-DTA with Emphasis in Mathematics Curriculum Map

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Begin with an Associate in Arts Degree, AA-DTA degree with direct transfer into a Bachelor program in Math. The Associate of Arts (DTA) degree consists of 90 quarter credits earned in General Requirements, Distribution Requirements and Electives. The public community colleges and the four-year colleges and universities of the State of Washington have an established Direct Transfer Agreement. That agreement allows students who hold the Associate of Arts (DTA) degree to transfer at least 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits) to four-year institutions for the purpose of satisfying most or all of the general education requirements of the receiving institution and generally consider juniors upon transfer.

See Articulation Agreements for more details about the colleges who accept this degree.

Students are responsible for knowing transfer requirements and policies, as well as specific course choices and GPA requirements, are urged to consult the catalog of the institution for which they plan to transfer.

Placement options: high school transcript placement, college transcript placement, placement assessment (placement test or DSP).

Most math classes are very linear and need to be taken in a specific order; regardless of where you place, plan on taking (at least) one math class per term throughout your entire college journey.

Meet with an advisor to build an individualized Academic Plan based on your needs and interest.

Sample Schedule

This sample schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student whose goal is to earn the Associate in Arts Degree, AA-DTA with an interest in Math. The courses are designed with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and are organized in a recommended sequence. This timeline assume MATH& 151 placement, additional terms may be required for students who place below MATH& 151. If you place higher than MATH& 151, reach out to math faculty or consult math flowchart. Most math classes need to be taken in a specific order; regardless of where you place, plan on taking (at least) one math class per term throughout your entire college journey. Students should talk with their advisor / math instructors to create an individualized Academic Plan! An customized curriculum map can be accessed in Navigate.

Quarter 1 (15 credits)

MATH& 151 - Calculus I Credits: 5
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
S 1 - Social Science Credits: 5
Suggested: When choosing a Social Science classes consider a course from the Diversity Course List . Discuss specific course requirements with an advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirement of the transfer institutions.

Quarter 2 (15 credits)

MATH& 152 - Calculus II Credits: 5
H 1 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Suggested: One of the following classes CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication , CMST& 220 - Public Speaking , CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication , CMST& 240 - Intercultural Communication , CMST 245 - Argumentation , or PHIL& 115 - Critical Thinking
H 2 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Suggested: For pure math majors, French or German language is sometimes a school requirement. These languages may also be needed to read research from other countries.

Quarter 3 (15 credits)

ENGL 128 - Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business Credits: 5 (for pure math majors)
or
ENGL& 235 - Introduction to Technical Communication Credits: 5 (for applied math majors)
MATH& 163 - Calculus III Credits: 5
Computer Science (CS) or Engineering (ENGR) Credits / Units: 5

Quarter 4 (15 credits)

MATH& 254 - Calculus IV Credits: 5
PHYS& 221 - Engineering Physics I with Lab Credits: 5
For best transferability take all the classes in the series at the same college.
H 3 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Suggested: Art classes give you skills to conceptualize, communicate, and understand math problems; helps you draw graphs; and increases spatial awareness. ART 105 - Beginning Drawing or ART 119 - 3-Dimensional Design

There’s a lot of overlap between musical thinking and mathematical thinking - music is fundamentally mathematical! MUSC 101 - Fundamentals of Music or MUSC& 105 - Music Appreciation

Quarter 5 (15 credits)

MATH 238 - Differential Equations Credits: 5
PHYS& 222 - Engineering Physics II with Lab Credits: 5
S 2 - Social Science Credits: 5
Suggested: SOC& 201 - Social Problems may be a good choice - depending on what you decide to do for a math career, you may be working on addressing social problems.

Quarter 6 (15 credits)

MATH 240 - Topics in Linear Algebra Credits: 5
PHYS& 223 - Engineering Physics III with Lab Credits: 5
S 3 - Social Science Credits: 5
Suggested: BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business if you’re planning to work for a company, you may find business info useful

Notes:

If transferring to UW, you will need to take both MATH& 153 and 254 in order to earn credit for UW’s MATH 126.
MATH& 254 must be taken either before, or simultaneously with, MATH 238. MATH 240 can be taken at any time after MATH& 153.
If you are planning on majoring in math, take the regular calculus series, rather than the business calculus series (that is, don’t take MATH 147/MATH& 148).
If you are considering a minor, you might want to think about programming, engineering, physics, data analysis, or statistics (take elective classes that align with the minor that suits your interests)

Transferability of Credits

Green River College is fully accredited. Academic courses will usually be accepted by other institutions offering the same (or similar) courses. However, each institution has its own transfer policies and each student is responsible for knowing the transfer and admission requirements of the receiving institution. Students are urged to consult with their advisor and a representative from the college they plan to attend after Green River.