The Associate in Elementary Education-Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA/MRP) program takes approximately two years to complete based upon full-time enrollment. The program is designed to provide a better transfer than the general AA, for students pursuing B.A in Elementary Education (K-8) programs in Washington state. Students planning to teach at the secondary level (grades 9-12) are strongly encouraged to plan early. Students should contact an admissions advisor at the university program where they plan to apply, to learn about specific program prerequisites that can be taken while earning their Associate in Elementary Ed degree.

The program provides a solid foundation for transfer to any B.A. in Elementary Education program in Washington State. WWU, WSU, City U, Antioch, EWU, CWU, Gonzaga, PLU, Heritage, SPU and other universities accept this degree as a direct transfer agreement. Seattle Central’s degree program also transfers to the University of Washington. However, the UW offers an education minor program and students earn a teaching certificate within the UW’s Masters in Teaching degree program.

An overall 2.0 GPA is required to earn the degree. However, a 3.0 or better in program pre-requisites as well as an overall average above a 3.0 GPA will be required for many competitive programs. Some program require a minimum 2.0 in each transfer course taken. Students must check with universities to see specific GPA information as it does vary depending upon the university. In addition, students must meet various other university program requirements before entering a BA in Ed program, including taking the WEST-B test.

Please note that 30 hours of supervised work with children is fulfilled by taking the SCCC EDUC&205Intro to Education course, however some education programs (ex. City U) may require 80 hours as a pre-requisite.

Please see the university Elementary Preparation Program information packet for all additional program requirements as admission to the university programs are a separate application process. Admittance to Seattle Central’s associate degree program does not guarantee admittance to a university Education program.

Career Opportunities

Seattle Central’s Education Program results in an associate in elementary education DTA/MRP college transfer degree.

After completing the associate degree, students will need to pursue at least a B.A. degree in Elementary Education with teaching certificate at a four-year university in order to teach K-8 in Washington state.

Learning Outcomes

The AEE DTA/MRP degree is designed to fulfill a set of desired learning outcomes for the general education of a college undergraduate in the United States in the 21st century. The program is an associate degree tailored for an elementary education major. The goal of the program incorporates major ready pre-requisite classes, so that students are ready to directly enter their major in a Bachelor in Elementary Education Degree program at a university. Students completing the program should:

1. Have college level knowledge and skills in critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and written compositions.
2. Have college –level mastery of information literacy and technology literacy.
3. Have effective skills for in person and media based interactions with individuals and within groups.
4. Understand methods and modes of inquiry specific to traditional and contemporary areas of knowledge in the humanities and arts, natural and physical sciences, mathematics and the social sciences.
5. Understand the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge.
6. Understand the United States as a multi-cultural, multi-complex society, with emphasis onthe K-12 educational system.
7. Understand the global society and processes of globalization from mostly, but not exclusively from non-western and indigenous perspectives.

Procedure for admission

1. Admission
   Step 1: Apply to the Admissions Office. (206) 934-5450. or apply online at https://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx. Make sure admissions codes you as: education transfer student 0023.
2. New Students who plan on seeking a degree must demonstrate English and math proficiency level, by taking the Compass Placement test or submitting college transcripts that document prior college level English and math. Testing Office: (206) 934-6344. All official high school and college transcripts must be sent to :
   Admissions Office
   Seattle central Community College
   1701 Broadway, BE 1104
   Seattle, WA 98122
3. Financial Aid. Apply early!! Applying for financial aid is a separate procedure. Inquiries regarding financial aid is obtained from the Financial Aid Office, (206) 934-3844. Also check www.teachertrainingprogram.com for scholarships
4. Orientation (STARS): After you submit Test Scores or Transcripts, you will receive information on how to complete an Online or In-Person orientation.
5. Academic Advising Center: After students go through Orientation (STARS), they may see an advisor. Advisors will assist the student in registering, schedule planning, recommending courses for transfer, and answering general program questions.

Curriculum

(Subject to Change)
90 credits of approved college transfer courses required. No course will fulfill more than one distribution requirement (Areas of Knowledge). Consult an advisor and refer to the worksheet for the associate in elementary ed degree program to find out specific course listings to choose from.