WVC offers a wide variety of classes leading to the two- year associate in arts and sciences degree, the associate in business direct transfer degree, and the associate in science- transfer degree, which earns the student junior standing at multiple baccalaureate institutions in Washington state. WVC also offers the associate in applied science-transfer degree, which is accepted by several four-year colleges and universities for specific bachelor’s degree programs.
Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree-Direct Transfer Agreement
With careful planning, students can transfer to most four-year institutions with their general education requirements and pre-major course work completed. The associate in arts and sciences direct transfer agreement (AAS-DTA) degree is designed to transfer with junior standing to the participating colleges and universities in Washington state. This option fulfills most, if not all, general education requirements at any institution that recognizes the DTA developed by the Intercollege Relations Commission (ICRC). Whenever possible, students should include courses required for their major as they complete the AAS-DTA degree.
Online Associate in Arts and Sciences-Direct Transfer Agreement
WVC offers a fully accredited online AAS-DTA. The college offers a variety of hybrid, and online courses that apply to this degree. Students should realize that neither the evening nor the distance degree offerings can accommodate all specific majors, and that only by attending classes on campus during the day can they specialize in most specific majors through WVC. Students should check with their advisor about currently available online degrees.
Associate in Business–Direct Transfer Agreement
The associate in business direct transfer degree (AB-DTA) is designed for students transferring in business. This degree is not the same as the associate in arts and sciences direct transfer agreement (AAS-DTA) degree described above. The AB-DTA is the best choice for students who have not yet decided on their school of choice, but want to make sure they have met the entrance requirements for all Washington state four-year schools. For students who know which four-year school they will attend, the AAS-DTA degree may be a better option.
Associate in Music–Direct Transfer Agreement
The associate in music direct transfer degree (AM-DTA) is designed for students transferring in music. This degree is not the same as the associate in arts and sciences direct transfer agreement (AAS-DTA) degree described above. The AM-DTA is the best choice for students who have not yet decided on their school of choice, but want to make sure they have met the entrance requirements for all Washington state four-year schools. For students who know which four-year school they will attend, the AAS-DTA degree may be a better option.
Associate in Nursing–Direct Transfer Agreement
The associate in nursing direct transfer degree (AN-DTA) is designed for students transferring in nursing. This degree is not the same as the associate in arts and sciences direct transfer agreement (AAS-DTA) degree described above. The AN-DTA is the best choice for students who have not yet decided on their school of choice, but want to make sure they have met the entrance requirements for all Washington state four-year schools. If the student does know which four-year school they will attend, the AAS- DTA degree may be a better option.
Associate in Science—Transfer Degree
The associate in science-transfer (AS-T) degree is designed for students who want to concentrate on courses required for acceptance into specific majors in science and engineering. This degree is not the same as the associate in arts and sciences direct transfer agreement (AAS-DTA) degree described above. It does not satisfy general education requirements nor does it guarantee admission to a specific major. This degree allows students to take more courses required for their major than they could take by earning the AAS-DTA degree. Students interested in pursuing this degree should have an advisor with expertise in the natural sciences, engineering or computer sciences.
Associate in Applied Science—Transfer Degree
Students seeking to transfer into degree programs other than those specifically designed for the AAS-T are urged to consider the associate in arts and sciences direct transfer agreement (AAS-DTA) or the associate in science- transfer (AS-T) in preparation for transfer. Majors outside the specifically designed degrees listed above will likely accept a limited number of the credits in the AAS-T degree (English composition, college-level math and other general education courses will transfer.)