Program Map for Business DTA/MRP
Students interested in earning a bachelor’s degree in majors such as finance, accounting, business administration, marketing, or management can complete the first half of a university program by completing this degree. This degree is the pathway to a four-year business degree.
Faculty advisors for the Associates in Business DTA/MRP program are listed below. If you have been assigned an advisor please work with them, otherwise you can choose any of the advisors below.
| Lynne Munoz lmunoz@everettcc.edu | Dongwa Hu dhu@everettcc.edu |
| Joseph Saxton jsaxton@everettcc.edu | Juergen Kneifel jkneifel@everettcc.edu |
| Kimberly Lothyan klothyan@everettcc.edu | Mark Eppley meppley@everettcc.edu |
The Universities in the State of Washington that are a party to this DTA/MRP are: University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Central Washington University, Seattle University, Pacific Lutheran University, and Seattle Pacific University. Students must complete 90 credits to be awarded the Business DTA degree. Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or above in all specifically named required courses.
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Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 to decide on your first quarter courses.
See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below 
MATH 138, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60 → TS 70 → MATH/TS 76 → MATH/TS 86 → MATH 96
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.
Take COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as the Study Abroad club or a language club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Business DTA Pathway so that if you change to another DTA program, most of the credits you’ve earned will apply to your new goal.
Take MATH&138 (can be substituted with MATH&141, MATH&142, MATH&144, MATH&148 or higher) Take MATH&148 (can be substituted with MATH&151 or higher) Take ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Take ENGL& 102 or ENGL 102D - English Composition II (recommended) or CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Take a lab-science from the approved list on the AAS DTA (See Part A under VI. NATURAL SCIENCES DISTRIBUTION) Take BUS& 101*: Introduction to Business or any Social Science course from the approved list on the AAS DTA (See V. SOCIAL SCIENCES DISTRIBUTION)Take a Humanities course. CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication and CMST& 220 - Public Speaking are recommended. Important Notes:
- A Humanities D-course will also fulfill the diversity requirement.
- Students with an interest in a specific industry (music, photography, art) should consider that topic for their humanities credit.
- If you are applying to UW, consider a language course if you have not already completed the language requirements. Students applying to the UW must have two years of a foreign language in high school or two quarters in college. Only one quarter of foreign language can count toward the Business DTA.
- Business DTA students may not take more than 5 restricted Humanities courses from the AAS DTA to meet the required 15 credits in Humanities.
- Business DTA students may not take more the 10 Humanities credits from the same discipline.
- Only Humanities courses listed on the AAS DTA can count toward the Business DTA.
Complete 5 credits of electives. BT 242 - Excel or an elective that matches specific requirements of your intended transfer university is recommended. (COLL 101 - College Success can count for 2 of the 5 credits)
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as Business Club.
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.
Take another natural science from the approved list on the AAS DTA (See Part A and Part B under VI. NATURAL SCIENCES DISTRIBUTION) Take two more Humanities courses (See Phase Two for notes on Humanities courses) Take MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer options and career opportunities.
- Decide which university you will transfer to as several have additional course requirements that vary from the basic DTA. Remember to discuss this with your adviser so you can make the right plan.
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer.
Take the Principles of Accounting Series: ACCT&201 → ACCT& 202 → ACCT& 203 Take ECON& 201 - Micro Economics and ECON& 202 - Macro Economics (May be taken in any order.) Take BUS& 201 - Business Law
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
- Apply to transfer university. Application deadlines vary—start preparing at least three quarters prior to desired transfer date.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.
Suggested 6 Quarter Schedule for Full-Time Students
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Quarter 1 ENGL& 101 MATH 138 Elective |
Quarter 2 ENGL& 102D MATH& 148 Natural Science (Part A) |
Quarter 3 BUS& 101 MATH& 146 Humanities |
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Quarter 4 ACCT& 201 BUS& 201 Humanities |
Quarter 5 ACCT& 202 ECON& 201 Natural Science (Part A or B) |
Quarter 6 ACCT& 203 ECON& 202 Humanities |