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 ...
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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.
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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.
F-1 international students must enroll full time (12+ units) each quarter and check in with the International Programs office before the start of the quarter if enrolling in less than 12 units and/or before starting any work or volunteer experience.
If you need academic accommodations for a documented disability, please contact Disability Services.
Step 1: Apply and register
at North Seattle College anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes using the
online class schedule
and go to the
academic calendar
for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor to
create a personalized educational plan
by the end of your second quarter. Your 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
various formats
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
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals. Learn more about Starfish here.
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL&101.
Course ID 0766505 Units
HIST&126 or HIST&146
Choose a course
5 units
HIST&126 or HIST&146 5 units
Choose a course
HIST& 126:
World Civilizations I
The history of human societies from the earliest complex societies through the end of the ancient world (circa 500 C.E.), with particular focus on social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic developments. Students apply a global perspective by studying ancient cultures, worldviews, and social institutions, as well as systems of thought and belief.
Course ID 0767455 Units
HIST& 146:
US History I: America Until 1791
Study of what is now the USA in its formative period, from its Native, European, and African origins to early nationhood. Emphasis on the American Revolution.
Course ID 0767505 Units
MATH&107 or PHIL&120
Choose a course
5 units
MATH&107 or PHIL&120 5 units
Choose a course
MATH& 107:
Math In Society
Intended for non-science majors; fulfills QSR requirement for AA Degree. Topics include financial computations (e.g. loans and interest), modeling linear and exponential growth (e.g. population growth and disease spread), and basic probability and statistics (e.g. understanding data and risk), with an emphasis on applications. Other topics selected by instructor.
Course ID 0773305 Units
PHIL& 120:
Symbolic Logic
Symbolic logic provides a tool for analyzing and evaluating statements and deductive arguments. This introductory course focuses on both sentence and quantificational logic. The meaning of language and its place in the reasoning process is discussed and analyzed. Prereq: MATH 098 with 2.0 or higher.
Explore the American Historical Association website for major and career information.
CMST205 or HUM200
Choose a course
5 units
CMST205 or HUM200 5 units
Choose a course
CMST 205:
Multicultural Communication
Study concepts of culture and the opportunities and challenges of multicultural communication in domestic settings. Focuses on the importance of culture in all human interaction; the variables which affect intercultural communication, including ethnicity, gender and multicultural identities; and the influences of American culture around the world.
Course ID 0765045 Units
HUM 200:
Reading The Media
Examines the way cultural identities are constructed by and represented in contemporary media such as film, television, radio and newspapers. Prereq: Placement into ENGL& 101 (N).
Course ID 0767785 Units
HIST&127 or HIST&147
Choose a course
5 units
HIST&127 or HIST&147 5 units
Choose a course
HIST& 127:
World Civilizations II
The global history of medieval and early modern societies from 500 to 1750 C.E., with particular focus on social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic developments. Students apply a global perspective by studying different worldviews and social institutions, as well as systems of thought, religion, science, and art, laying the foundations of the modern world. Includes emphasis on the increasingly global interaction of cultures in both enriching and exploitative ways.
Course ID 0767465 Units
HIST& 147:
US History II: The 1800s
Examines changes shaping American society in the 1800s: slavery, sectionalism, the Civil War, the westward movement, industrialization and emergence of the United States as a world power. Emphasizes social change and conflicts, including abolitionism, women's rights, labor, immigration, Manifest Destiny, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age.
Course ID 0767515 Units
ANTH&204 or ENVS&100 or ENVS&101
Choose a course
5 units
ANTH&204 or ENVS&100 or ENVS&101 5 units
Choose a course
ANTH& 204:
Archaeology
Introduction to the history, methods, and theories of archaeology. Trace and explain the principal lines of cultural evolution in the Old and New Worlds. Discuss the importance of cultural resource management and public understanding and involvement. Prereq: ENGL& 101 with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C)
Course ID 0764775 Units
ENVS& 100:
Survey of Environmental Science
Covers natural principles governing operation of the environment, including interaction between humans and the environment, emphasizing approaches and actions to maintain a healthy ecosystem.
Course ID 0771865 Units
ENVS& 101:
Intro to Environmental Science W/Lab
Covers natural principles governing operation of the environment including interaction between humans and the environment, emphasizing attitudes and actions to maintain a healthy ecosystem. This course has a lab component focusing on major topics in environmental science. Not open for credit to students who have taken ENVS 150 or ENVS&100. Prereq: ENGL& 101 eligibility and Math 098 (C); Prereq: ENGL& 101 recommended (N).
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
HIST&128 or HIST&148 5 units
Choose a course
HIST& 128:
World Civilizations III
The history of the modern world from c. 1750 to the present, with particular focus on social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic developments. Students apply a global perspective by studying different cultures, worldviews, and social institutions, as well as systems of thought and belief. Students will critically examine primary source material, such as written texts, artistic productions, and archaeological evidence.
Course ID 0767475 Units
HIST& 148:
US History III
Covers an era of conflict, war, uncertain peace, depression and great social changes. Emphasizes historical, economic, social, racial and political events that have formed the modern U.S.
Course ID 0767525 Units
Integrated Studies and Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
5 units
Integrated Studies and Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
Students pursuing the AA-DTA degree are required to take 8 or more units of Integrated Studies.
Integrated Studies and Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Integrated Studies: ENGL&102
Composition II
5 units
Integrated Studies: ENGL&102 5 units
Students pursuing the AA-DTA degree are required to take 8 or more units of Integrated Studies.
ENGL& 102:
Composition II
English 102 is a college-level research writing course that explores topics from a variety of sources and perspectives. Students learn to pose research questions and locate, evaluate, and integrate sources into written or multimodal compositions. Instruction encourages students to develop flexible research and writing strategies as well as exchange constructive feedback. The particular focus of sections of English102 varies by instructor. Students pursuing any degree path are welcome.
Contact the History departments at potential colleges and universities.
Write your personal statement for university applications.
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
HIST210 or HIST268 5 units
Choose a course
HIST 210:
The Pacific Century
Study of the transformation of selected Asian Pacific countries and their histories and roles in the modern world. Emphasis on responses to the problems and challenges of economic, political and social development.
Course ID 0767295 Units
HIST 268:
History Of Latin America
Covers the development of the Latin American republics, from indigenous European and African foundations through independence and the 20th century. Focuses on social, economic, cultural and political development.
Course ID 0767375 Units
World Language I or another Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts class
5 units
World Language I or another Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts class 5 units
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
World Language I or another Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts class
HEA150 or NUTR&101
Choose a course
5 units
HEA150 or NUTR&101 5 units
Choose a course
HEA 150:
Health and Human Sexuality
Wellness is examined as a multidimensional subject, with topics including but not limited to behavior, stress management, communicable and non-communicable disease, nutrition, physical activity and fitness, psychoactive substances, contraception, human sexuality, and aging. Issues related to diversity and inclusion are incorporated into the above topics from both local and global perspectives.
Course ID 0772115 Units
NUTR& 101:
Nutrition
Introduction to human nutrition with an emphasis on the relationship of nutrition to growth, development, health, and physical and mental functioning across the lifespan. Sources, functions, interrelationships, and human requirements of proteins, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, vitamins and water will be examined. Topics also include analysis of personal dietary habits, public health issues such as obesity and access to food and food security, and the role of nutrition in chronic disease.
Course ID 0773595 Units
Quarter 5
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding options.
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
Explore possible history research opportunities and professional organizations.
Consider submitting an essay to a writing contest.
Apply for the AA degree in ctcLink. Check with your assigned advisor to be sure you are meeting degree requirements.
HIST140
Women In American Histor
5 units
HIST140 5 units
HIST 140:
Women In American History
Surveys U.S. women's roles, work, status, accomplishments, issues and movements, from the pre-Colonial period to the present.
Course ID 0767225 Units
World Language II or another elective
5 units
World Language II or another elective 5 units
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
World Language II or another elective
BIOL&100 or GEOL&110
Choose a course
5 units
BIOL&100 or GEOL&110 5 units
Choose a course
BIOL& 100:
Survey of Biology
Intro to biological principles and concepts: cell biology, application of biological knowledge to problems of society, and development of an awareness of science. Lab included. For non-science majors.
Course ID 0770785 Units
GEOL& 110:
Environmental Geology: Geology and The Human Env
Covers the effects of geologic processes and materials on human activity, and the effects of human activity on the Earth. Emphasizes awareness of geologic aspects of our everyday environment including the identification of problems, and the formulation and evaluation of solutions. Lab included.
Attend on-campus graduation fair and commencement ceremony.
World Language III or another elective or SOC&101
Choose a course
5 units
World Language III or another elective or SOC&101 5 units
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
Choose a course
World Language III or another elective
SOC& 101:
Introduction to Sociology
Introduces students to the scientific study of society and to several sociological concepts, including socialization, stratification, research methods, social theory, group dynamics, social class, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, media, family, deviance, and social and cultural change. Students learn how to connect research to concepts and use the sociological imagination, the relationship between self and society, to deepen their understanding of social life.
Course ID 0769715 Units
AME151 or POLS&202
Choose a course
5 units
AME151 or POLS&202 5 units
Choose a course
AME 151:
Ethnic Studies: Identities, Solidarity, & Power
Introduces students to the historical and contemporary social forces and power dynamics that construct racial & ethnic identities in the US. Students will learn how colonialism, capitalism, & Empire impact racial/ethnic communities. Students also consider how race & ethnicity intersect with other identities such as class, gender, sexuality, nationality, & ability. Maps out issues in land and labor rights, immigration, education, and popular culture.
Course ID 0764525 Units
POLS& 202:
American Government
Survey of the origin and functions of the U.S. government. Examines the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution and the creation of the federal system as well as the three branches of American Government. Analyzes the functions of institutions through the lens of political history and through analysis of current events. Topics include political culture, elections and campaigns, interest groups, the media, and public policies.
Course ID 0768525 Units
HIST&214
Pacific NW History
5 units
HIST&214 5 units
HIST& 214:
Pacific Northwest History
Investigates the history of the Pacific Northwest from earliest human habitation to the present. Focuses on Washington state and the Puget Sound, contributions by diverse populations, environmental developments, and the region's changing roles within the context of national and global developments.
Course ID 0767535 Units
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Tuition and Funding
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Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
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’s degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit https://www.bls.gov/oes/.
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.
North Seattle College 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 College Navigator search engine found at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator 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.
