Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement degree (AA-DTA) with a concentration in Sociology. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including non-profit, business, government, marketing, advertising, social justice, and education. It also allows you to transfer at ...
More
This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement degree (AA-DTA) with a concentration in Sociology. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including non-profit, business, government, marketing, advertising, social justice, and education. It also allows you to transfer at the junior level into a Sociology program at a four-year college or university.
Students in this pathway think from a systems perspective, broaden their worldview, and become thoughtful citizens of the world. Students develop skills in analysis and research, multicultural awareness, computer and technical literacy, group communication and collaboration, interpersonal communication, institutional analysis, critical thinking, and reading and writing skills.
Less
This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement degree (AA-DTA) with a concentration in Sociology. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including non-profit, business, government, marketing, advertising, social justice, and education. It also allows you to transfer at the junior level into a Sociology program at a four-year college or university.
Students in this pathway think from a systems perspective, broaden their worldview, and become thoughtful citizens of the world. Students develop skills in analysis and research, multicultural awareness, computer and technical literacy, group communication and collaboration, interpersonal communication, institutional analysis, critical thinking, and reading and writing skills.
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.
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.
Click
to see details
Quarter 1
To-Do List
10
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals. Learn more about Starfish here.
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
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 units
ENGL&101 5 units
ENGL& 101:
English Composition I
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.
Students pursuing the AA-DTA degree are required to take 8 or more units of Integrated Studies.
SSC 101:
Intro to Research Skills
Develop critical thinking as applied to the research process by examining strategies for locating, evaluating, and using information. Explore issues related to information ethics, such as plagiarism and copyright, in addition to issues related to our contemporary online information environment. Emphasis on developing proficiency using encyclopedias, databases, and the library catalog. Learn to write focused research questions and learn strategies for organizing research.
Course ID 0769913 Units
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.
Course ID 0766515 Units
HDC Career Planning and Personal Evaluation or Physical Education (PEC) Course
Choose a course
2 units
HDC Career Planning and Personal Evaluation or Physical Education (PEC) Course 2 units
WMN200 or AME151 or Individuals/Cultures/Societies
Choose a course
5 units
WMN200 or AME151 or Individuals/Cultures/Societies 5 units
Choose a course
WMN 200:
Introduction to Gender & Women Studies
Introduction to interdisciplinary field of Gender and Women Studies, focusing on how intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, religion, nationality, age, and ability shape people's lives. Emphasizes the construction and enforcement of gender differences and inequalities in relation to race, class, sexuality and culture. Readings include both narrative and analytical approaches.
Course ID 0770145 Units
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.
Covers descriptive methods, probability and probability distributions, samples, decisions, hypothesis testing and statistical inferences. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree
Research and develop a list of four-year colleges and universities.
Check out the American Sociological Association and Pacific Sociological Association.
PSYC&100
General Psychology
5 units
PSYC&100 5 units
PSYC& 100:
General Psychology
Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior including research methods, brain and behavior, learning, cognitive psychology, development, personality, abnormal psychology, and social thinking and behavior. Additional topics may include: emotions, perception, motivation, intelligence, genes and evolution, and health.
Course ID 0768825 Units
CMST&210 or CMST&220
Choose a course
5 units
CMST&210 or CMST&220 5 units
Choose a course
CMST& 210:
Interpersonal Communication
Covers principles and processes of human communication, including observations and applications, personal and cultural contexts, nonverbal and verbal interactions, multiple intelligence, perception, models and definitions.
Course ID 0765235 Units
CMST& 220:
Public Speaking
Learning to speak with confidence; topic selection and research; and preparation and delivery of informative, persuasive, special occasion and other forms of presentations.
Course ID 0765245 Units
Quarter 5
To-Do List
10
UNITS
To-Do List
Visit potential universities and determine application deadlines.
Attend transfer events at North and universities of interest.
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding options.
Attend campus lectures and forums from the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences division.
World Language I
5 units
World Language I 5 units
World Language I
CSC110 or SCI121
Choose a course
5 units
CSC110 or SCI121 5 units
Choose a course
CSC 110:
Introduction to Computer Programming
An overview of computer program design and problem solving with a focus on problem analysis, program development, testing and debugging. Students will use functions, control structures, and data structures to develop a variety of increasingly complex programs to solve scientific and technical problems. Students will learn to document and test their solutions. Programming language may vary.
Course ID 0771315 Units
SCI 121:
Natural Disasters
We live in a very scary place. We live in earthquake central, just west of volcano junction, along the tsunami coast, where the mudflows meet the sea. We have regional-scale floods, world-class landslides, record-setting avalanches, and truly horrific forest fires. This course examines the science behind these and other natural disasters, here and around the world, exploring the disciplines of geology, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy in the process. We will be using a combination of hands on labs, open source data sets and online tools to investigate the potential hazards in our own back yards. This is a five-credit course which satisfies the lab science requirement for the AA degree. Lab fee applies.
Course ID 0774095 Units
Quarter 6
To-Do List
10
UNITS
To-Do List
Visit potential universities and determine application deadlines.
Contact Sociology department at potential universities.
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding options.
World Language II or Elective
Choose a course
5 units
World Language II or Elective 5 units
Choose a course
World Language II
Elective
SOC271
Introduction to Deviance
5 units
SOC271 5 units
SOC 271:
Introduction to Deviance and Social Control
Examination of deviance, deviant behavior, and social control. Deviance as a social process influenced by power; theories of deviance and deviant behavior; nature and social organization of societal reactions; and social and legal policy issues.
Course ID 0769635 Units
Quarter 7
To-Do List
10
UNITS
To-Do List
Write your personal statement for university applications.
Explore sociology-related internships with North's Internship Coordinator.
World Language III or Elective
Choose a course
5 units
World Language III or Elective 5 units
Choose a course
World Language III
Elective
SOC215
Criminology
5 units
SOC215 5 units
SOC 215:
Criminology
Survey of Criminology. Covers legal definitions, research methods, types of criminal behavior, trends and patterns, recidivism, characteristics of offenders, environmental influences, theories of crime and delinquency prevention, and social policy.
Course ID 0769505 Units
Quarter 8
To-Do List
10
UNITS
To-Do List
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
Apply for the AA-DTA degree in ctcLink. Check with your assigned advisor to be sure you are meeting degree requirements.
MUSC110 or HUM110
Choose a course
5 units
MUSC110 or HUM110 5 units
Choose a course
MUSC 110:
Introduction to World Music
Covers the music of selected societies of the world within their cultural context. Using musical concepts on a cross-cultural basis, examine various cultural areas and societies.
Course ID 0718635 Units
HUM 110:
Introduction to American Film
Examines Hollywood film-making as an art form, a business and a shaper of culture. View, discuss and critically analyze classics, features and documentaries for increased understanding of literary and artistic elements. Covers the impact of films on personal experience, American culture and the world.
Course ID 0767605 Units
BIOL125
Biology of The Pac Nw
5 units
BIOL125 5 units
BIOL 125:
Biology of The Pacific Northwest
Discover fundamental principles of biology and ecology through readings, experiments and field trips. This online course fulfills the lab science requirement. Transfer class.
Course ID 0770535 Units
Quarter 9
To-Do List
10
UNITS
To-Do List
Check in with university for transfer plan.
Plan to attend the on-campus graduation fair and commencement in the spring.
ENVS&101
Intro to Env Science
5 units
ENVS&101 5 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).
Course ID 0771875 Units
WMN205
Women, Gender, & Global.
5 units
WMN205 5 units
WMN 205:
Women, Gender, & Globalization
Interdisciplinary course introducing the study of gender and women in a transnational context. Examining the lives, experiences, and material conditions of women around the world and how they are impacted by the conditions emerging from globalization, global capitalism, policies developed by large international entities, social movements, and neoliberalism. Regional emphasis may vary based on instructors.
Course ID 0770155 Units
More Information
Tuition and Funding
It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the
FAFSA or the
WASFA 2024-25.
Need help paying for college?
To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit
North's Financial Aid Department for details.
Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
A Sociology pathway can lead to various career opportunities. Examples include:
Sociologist
Market Analyst
Behavioral Analyst
Teacher
Statistician
Data Scientist
Criminologist
Probation Officer
Social Service Manager
Public Relations Specialist
A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit www.bls.gov/oes.
Future Education Opportunities
Once you complete the AA-DTA degree, additional educational opportunities include:
A Bachelor's degree in Sociology or a related field at a four-year college or university.
A Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at one of the Seattle Colleges.
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. Sociology graduates from North have also transferred to out-of-state institutions.
Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice.
