Social Sciences
Associate in Arts DTA
Two-year Degree
90 Units
This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to complete an Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in Social Sciences. Students taking courses in Social Sciences develop skills that are valuable for many 4-year university programs, graduate level programs, as well as various job sectors. Students practice qualitative and quantitative research methods, analytical thinking, critical thinking, and written and oral communication. With additional degrees, students may enter fields such as Law, Social Work, Health, Urban Planning, International Relations, Education, and more.
Completion of this program prepares students with foundational courses to transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts or other fields, as well as opening doors to a variety of careers including non-profit, business, government, marketing, advertising, social justice, and more.
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Program Information
The Social Sciences pathway can lead to various career opportunities.
Examples include:
Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit O*NET OnLine.
A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional educational opportunities include:
- A Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gender/Women/Sexuality Studies, Data Science, Global Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, International Studies, or a related field at a four-year college or university.
- A Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at one of the Seattle Colleges. BAS degrees are typically terminal degrees. See an Advisor for more information.
Seattle Central College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including University of Washington, Washington State University and Seattle University. Social Science graduates from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine to find Social Science programs in Washington state or around the country.
The Public Social Sciences pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Arts degree. A complete list of degree requirements is available on the AA Degree page under Program Requirements.
Units
The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.
Before you begin:
- Please visit the Enroll Now page for everything you need to do.
- Review the Academic Calendar for key enrollment dates.
- If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Academic Advising Center.
- Research and apply for grants and scholarships.
Quarter 1, 18 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| Social Sciences Elective | Choose a course | 5 |
| HDC 101 | Orientation to College Success | 3 |
| World Languages 1 or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
Quarter 2, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| Social Sciences Elective | Choose a course | 5 |
| World Languages 2 or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
Quarter 3, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH& 107 or MATH 116 or MATH& 146 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Social Sciences Elective | Choose a course | 5 |
| World Languages 3 or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
Quarter 4, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World Lab Science | 5 | |
| Social Sciences Elective | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
Quarter 5, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
Quarter 6, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
Program data from ctcLink:
- Academic Plan: LASDTAA
- Sub Plan: AADTA_SOCS
- Degree: AA-DTA
- Plan Transcript Description: Associate in Arts DTA
- Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 24.0101
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division
AHSS.Central@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4164
Advising Center
BE 1102
AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4068
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