Program Map for Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice (DESJ)
The interdisciplinary DTA with an interest in Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice (DESJ) focuses on the study of race, class, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, with a particular emphasis on how these and other social classifications are linked to power, privilege, and the allocation of resources and opportunities. The program teaches critical thinking, effective communication, and the value of diversity while preparing you to impact your community and to strengthen the broader fabric of society. For more information, contact a program advisor.
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Diversity, Equity & Social Justice Interest, AAS-DTA
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) with a course number, e.g. ENGL& 102 (D) 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 (or Zoom) 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& 107, 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
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 or STEM 101 - College Success in STEM 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
- 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 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 ffor TRiO, scholarships, or support from CDS
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice DTA Pathway.
Note: Several courses used in this plan are cross listed, meaning they can be used for more than one distribution. The distributions they could be applied to are noted by (C, Q, H, HP, SS, NS, NSL, NSC, and B List) next to the course number. Even if a course is listed in two distributions, it may only be used one time.
Take one of the following courses (discuss the best option for you with your advisor):
- MATH& 107 (Q) - Math in Society
- MATH 138 (Q) - Applied College Algebra
- MATH& 141 (Q) - Precalculus I: College Algebra
- PHIL& 120 (Q) - Symbolic Logic
- MATH& 146 (Q) - Introduction to Statistics
Note: The prerequisite for MATH& 138 is MATH 96 which can be taken after MATH/TS 86.
Take ENGL& 101 (C) - English Composition I
Take SOC 170 (H, SS, D) - Power and Privilege
Take another DESJ course that contributes to the Humanities (H) distribution, such as:
- ENGL 175 (H, D): Intro to African American Literature and Culture
- HUM 200 (H, SS, D): Introduction to Gender Studies
- HUM 110 (H, SS, D): Introduction to American Cultural Studies
- ENGL 240 (H, D*): Intro to American Literature (*be sure to select the Diversity section)
- ENGL&246 (H, D*): American Literature III (*be sure to select the Diversity section)
- GS 105 (H, D): Global Issues Through Film
- HIST&215 (H, SS, D): Women In U.S. History
- HIST 170 (H, SS, D): Multicultural American History
- ARTH 226 (H): Art and Social Justice
Take another DESJ course that contributes to the Social Sciences (SS) distribution, such as:
- HIST 170 (H, SS, D): Multicultural American History
- GS 101 (SS, D): Introduction to Global Studies
- ANTH 122 (SS, D): Human Diversity
- ANTH& 206 (C, SS, D): Cultural Anthropology
- ANTH& 216 (SS, D): Indigenous Peoples of NW Coast
- ANTH 255 (SS, D): Medicine Across Cultures
- GEOG 201 (SS, D): Cultural Geography
- POLS& 210 (SS, D): The Politics of Diversity
- PSYC 210 (SS, D): Human Sexuality
- HUM110 (H, SS, D): Intro to Amer Cultural Studies
- HUM 200 (H, SS, D): Introduction to Gender Studies
- HIST&215 (H, SS, D): Women In U.S. History
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 interests.
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 care not to have more than 10 credits in any one discipline across Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Take either ENGL&102 (C) - English Composition II or CMST&220 (C, H) - Public Speaking. Consult with your advisor about which might be a better fit for your transfer plans.
Take another DESJ course that contributes to the Humanities distribution in a different discipline from your first course, such as one listed above.
Take another DESJ course that contributes to the Social Sciences distribution in a different discipline from your first course, such as one listed above.
Take a Natural Science lab (NSL) class, such as:
- ENVS&101 (NSL) - Intro to Environmental Science w/ Lab
- ANTH&215 (NSL) - Bioanthropology w/ Lab
- BOT115 (NSL, D) - Ethnobotany: Plants and People
- NUTR180 (NSL) - Sustainable Food Choices and Why it Matters
- STEM102 (NSL) - Equity in STEM through Community-centered Experiences
Take another Natural Science distribution course (NS, NSL, NSC) in a different discipline from your first Natural Science course, such as one of the above or:
- BIOL105 (NS) - Disease in Modern Society
- NATS103 (NS) - Sustainability and Systems
- ANTH&115 (NS) - Our Place in Nature
Take DESJ297 (SS) to prepare for your Capstone Project.
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer options and career opportunities.
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer. Take care not to have more than 10 credits in any one discipline across Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Enroll in DESJ298 (SS) and complete your Capstone Project.
Take another Natural Science (NS, NSL, NSC) distribution course.
Take another Humanities (H, HP) or Social Sciences (SS) distribution course. You can choose from the DESJ courses listed above or another course that suits your interest.
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. For elective courses related to DESJ objectives, consider:
- CMST&240 (H, SS, D) Intercultural Communication
- CJ115 (SS): Inequities in Criminal Justice
- EDUC&240 (B List): Diversity in Education
- HDEV201 (B List, D): Living and Working in a Diverse Society
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with a faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.