Associate in Arts-DTA with Emphasis in Professional & Technical Communication

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This emphasis is designed for students interested in the dynamic field of technical and professional communication. It provides the skills necessary to effectively create, manage, and communicate complex information in various professional settings.

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

Check requirements at the four-year colleges to which you want to transfer in terms of general and program requirements as this could guide you in class selection for your AA Degree.

Sample Schedule Option

This sample schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student with ENGL& 101 and college level math placement. Please speak with an advisor for a customized academic plan to meet your needs. An customized curriculum map can be accessed in Navigate.

Quarter 1 (15 credits)

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
MATH& 107 - Math in Society 5 cr or higher
or
PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic 5 cr
Electives
All courses numbered 100 or higher may be taken as electives, except Basic Skills and no more than 3 credits Physical Education. Courses should include preparation for a major and/or general interest/leisure-time activity.

Quarter 2 (12 credits)

INFO 110 - Information Literacy and Research Skills Credits: 2
H 1 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Recommend: CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication 5 cr
S 1 - Social Science Credits: 5
Recommend: AMES 100 - Introduction to American Ethnic Studies 5 cr

Quarter 3 (15 credits)

ENGL& 235 - Introduction to Technical Communication Credits: 5
H 2 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
N 2 - Natural Science List A Credits: 5
Recommend: GEOL 106 - Dinosaurs 5 cr

Quarter 4 (15 credits)

Transferable Elective 5 cr
Courses in Humanities/Fine Arts/English Distribution, Social Science Distribution, or Natural Science Distribution categories.
H 3 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Recommended: PHIL 112 - Ethics in the Workplace 5 cr
S 2 - Social Science Credits: 5
Recommend: ANTH& 206 - Cultural Anthropology 5 cr

Quarter 5 (15 credits)

Transferable Elective 5 cr
Courses in Humanities/Fine Arts/English Distribution , Social Science Distribution , or Natural Science Distribution categories.
S 3 - Social Science Credits: 5
N 1 - Natural Science List A (Lab) Credits: 5
Consider: ASTR& 101 - Introduction to Astronomy 5 cr or BIOL 103 - Introduction to Botany 5 cr

Quarter 6 (15 credits)

N 3 - Natural Science List A or List B Credits: 5
Transferable Elective 5 cr
Courses in Humanities/Fine Arts/English Distribution , Social Science Distribution , or Natural Science Distribution categories.
Electives 8 credits

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.