Program Map for Geography DTA
Program Description: This program is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to major in Geography. For more information, contact faculty program advisor Kerry Lyste klyste@everettcc.edu.
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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/MATH& 141, 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/TS 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/AEP 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.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS.
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Geography DTA Pathway so that if you change to another DTA program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.
Take one of the following courses to meeting the Basic Quantitative Skills requirement:
- MATH& 141 - Precalculus I: College Algebra
- MATH 138 - Applied College Algebra
- PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic.
Notes:
- Students who took a full year of precalculus in high school may choose to take MATH& 144 - Precalculus I and II Review.
- The prerequisite for PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic is TS/MATH 86
- The prerequisite for MATH& 141 and MATH 138 is MATH 96.
Take ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Take NUTR& 101 - Nutrition (or other Natural Science—Part A) Take 
GEOG 101 – Introduction to Geography Take GS 101D - Introduction to Global Studies or GS 185D - Introduction to Latin America or GS 188D - Introduction to China
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.
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 ENVS& 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science* (Or equivalent) Take ENGL& 102 or 102D – English Composition II Take CMST& 102 – Introduction to Mass Media or CMST 104 – Oral Interpretation of Literature Take GEOG 102D - World Regional Geography Take POLS& 101 – Introduction to Political Science or SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology Take GEOG 201D – Cultural Geography
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer opportunities. Make note of application deadlines
- Consider Service Learning or Work Study.
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer.
Take GEOG 205 – Physical Geography Take SOC 248 – Women, Religion, and Society or GS 185D - Introduction to Latin America or GS 188D – Introduction to China Take ANTH& 215 – Bioanthropology or OCEAN& 101 – Introduction to Oceanography Take CMST& 102 – Introduction to Mass Media or CJ& 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice or an Anthropology (ANTH or ANTH&) course* (Social Science distribution class) Take additional elective courses to reach 90 total college-level credits. These can be any college-level courses that match your interests as well as any courses that were listed as options in Phases 2, 3, and 4 above that you did not already take.
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.