• What transfer degrees are offered at Seattle Central?
• Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)
• Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP)
• How long will it take to complete my degree?

College Transfer

College Transfer Degrees

Please Note: College Transfer students must see an advisor before or at 45 credits to develop a long-range degree plan. You will receive a letter from the Advising Office when you reach 45 credits.

What Transfer Degrees are Offered at Seattle Central?

The Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) and the Associate of Science (AS-DTA) degrees are designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college/university. Both degrees consist of 90 credits and fulfill some or all of the general education requirements for most four-year colleges in Washington State.

• The AA-DTA degree provides preparation for a liberal arts education major.
• The AS-DTA degree is designed to prepare students to go into science related majors.

AS-T Option 1 provides preparation for specific majors such as Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, and Geology.

AS-T Option 2 provides preparation for specific majors such as Atmospheric Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.

The Associate in Elementary Education (DTA/MRP) and the Associate in Math Education (DTA/MRP) transfer degrees consist of 90 credits outlining required courses for transferring to a teacher education program at a college or university in Washington State.

• The Associate in Elementary Education (DTA/MRP) is designed for students who are interested in teaching elementary and middle school levels, K-8.
• The Associate in Math Education (DTA/MRP) is designed for students who are interested in teaching mathematics at the secondary level, 9-12.

Bachelor of Applied Behavioral Science -- If you have earned an A.A.S. degree in Social & Human Services or Interpreter Training, you are eligible to apply to Seattle Central’s new bachelor degree program. See http://seattlecentral.edu/BAS/ for more information.

What is the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) and How Does this Help Me to Transfer?

The Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) ensures that all 90 of your Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) or Associate of Science (AS-DTA) degree credits will transfer to many four-year colleges and universities in Washington State and gives you priority consideration in the admissions process. Students with a DTA degree will be considered as satisfying most, if not all, of their lower division general education requirements for the four-year college and university. In some cases, admission is guaranteed with a minimum GPA. It is best to meet with a Seattle Central advisor to determine which degree works best for your educational goals, and what is required for each participating institution.

What is the Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP)?

The Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) prepares students to enter a particular major upon transferring. Students complete 90 credits and transfer as a junior. It has the same benefits as the DTA. The cumulative grade point average (GPA) may be higher for some majors. Consult with a Seattle Central advisor and the university you plan to attend.

How Long Will It Take to Complete My Degree?

All associate transfer degrees are 90 credits each. It generally takes full-time students anywhere from six to eight quarters to complete their Associate Degree. After students transfer into the four-year school, it generally takes an additional two years to complete their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree.