These courses provide the strongest alignment with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for success, and they will best prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution.
Core program courses may have prerequisite requirements. English and mathematics courses require qualifying assessment scores or acceptable preparatory coursework in these subjects. See course descriptions for details.
Writing: 10 credits
AAS-DTA Requirement: ENGL& 101 and ENGL 201, 203 or ENGL& 235
Recommended Course Selections:
- ENGL& 101: Composition (required)
- ENGL 202: Critical Analysis
Students may also choose alternative courses that fulfill the Writing requirement for the AAS-DTA at WVC
English (ENGL)
Quantitative/Symbolic: 5 credits
Students may select any courses that meet the quantitative and symbolic requirements for an AAS-DTA at WVC.
Recommended Course Selections:
- MATH& 107: Math in Society
Students may also choose alternative courses that fulfill the Writing requirement for the AAS-DTA at WVC
Mathematics (MATH) Q
Mathematics
Humanities: 15 credits
AAS-DTA Requirement: 15 credits of Humanities from three different subject areas.
Recommended Course Selections:
- PHIL& 101: Introduction to Philosophy
- CMST& 220: Public Speaking
- HUMN 141: Film and Culture
Students may also choose alternative courses that fulfill the Writing requirement for the AAS-DTA at WVC
American Indian Indigenous Studies (AIIS) [H]
Art (ART)
Chicano Studies (CHST)
Communication Studies (CMST)
English (ENGL)
Humanities (HUMN)
Music (MUS)
Philosophy (PHIL)
World Languages
(Maximum five credits from World Languages in Humanities distribution):
American Sign Language (ASL)
Japanese (JAPN)
Native American Languages (NAL)
Spanish
Social Sciences: 15 credits
AAS-DTA Requirement: 15 credits of Social Science from three different subject areas.
Recommended Course Selections:
- PSYC& 100: General Psychology
- HIST& 116: Western Civilization
- POLS& 203: International Relations
Students may also choose alternative courses that fulfill the Writing requirement for the AAS-DTA at WVC
American Indian Indigenous Studies (AIIS)
Anthropology (ANTH) [SS]
Chicano Studies (CHST)
Early Childhood Education (ECED)
Geography (GEOG)
History (HIST)
Political Science (POLS)
Psychology (PSYC)
Sociology (SOC)
Natural Sciences: 15 credits
AAS-DTA Requirement: 15 credits of Natural Science from three different subject areas. At least one course must include a lab component.
Students may also choose alternative courses that fulfill the Writing requirement for the AAS-DTA at WVC
Anthropology (ANTH) [NS]
Biology General (BIOL)
Botany Biology (BIOL)
Chemistry/Science Requirement
Chemistry 161 for Engineering majors; others select five credits of science based on advising.
Computer Science (CSC)
Environmental Biology (BIOL)
Oceanography (OCEA)
Geology (GEOL)
Math/Science Requirement
With advising, choose from:
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Geology
Math
Physics
Nutrition (NUTR)
Physics (PHYS)
Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM)
Zoology Biology (BIOL)
Lab Science Courses (Minimum five credits)
Biology
Chemistry
Geology
Physics
Physical Education (PEH)
Electives: 30 credits
AAS-DTA Requirement: 30 credits of Electives. No more than 15 credits of Restricted Electives [RE]. No more than three PEH/PEHR activity credits.
Recommended Course Selections:
- PHIL& 115: Critical Thinking
- PHIL& 120: Symbolic Logic
- PHIL& 210: Philosophy of Religion
- PHIL& 211: Introduction to Ethics
- ENGL& 111: Introduction to Literature
- ENGL 240: World Literature
These courses provide the strongest alignment with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for success, and they will best prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution. Students may also choose alternative courses that fulfill the Writing requirement for the AAS-DTA at WVC
General Electives
General Electives are normally accepted at institutions that grant bachelor’s degrees whether or not an AAS degree is earned. In addition to the list below, all courses listed in the sections of writing, quantitative/symbolic, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences distribution requirements may be used as general electives.
* a maximum of three PEH/PEHR activity credits are allowed in degrees.
Accounting (ACCT)
Agriculture (AGRI)
Business Administration (BUS)
Chemical Dependency Studies (CDS):
Computer Science (CSC)
Criminal Justice (CJ)
Education (EDUC)
Environmental Science (ENVS)
Latin (LATN)
Math (MATH)
Music (MUS)
Physical Education Activities (PEH)
* a maximum of three PEH/PEHR activity credits are allowed in degrees.
Physical Education Recreation Activities (PEHR)
* a maximum of three PEH/PEHR activity credits are allowed in degrees.
Physical Education Professional (PEH)
Physical Education Recreation Professional (PEHR)
Restricted Electives - Max 15 Credits
Restricted Electives are courses numbered 100 or higher that do not normally transfer to institutions that grant bachelor’s degrees. These courses are normally accepted only when included in the AAS degree. A maximum of 15 restricted credits can be included in the AAS degree under the Electives section. Any course numbered 100 or above that is not in the writing, quantitative/symbolic, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences distribution requirements can be considered a Restricted Elective course.
Note: Courses not listed here that were previously offered at WVC may still count toward a degree. Check with the registrar for a complete list of courses which count toward this degree.
Note: Courses not listed here that were previously offered at WVC may still count toward a degree. Check with the registrar for a complete list of courses that count toward this degree.
The DTA requires at least five credits from diversity courses. These are designated [Di] on this guide. Other courses are available. Refer to the WVC catalog and website for additional information.