World Languages
Associate in Arts DTA
Two-year Degree
90 Units
The world languages program at Seattle Central provides the opportunity for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university as well as community members to begin study of languages and cultures. World language courses address speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
Cultural study emphasizes the naturally global and multicultural perspectives inherent in the study of world languages. Students who continue their language studies are well prepared when they transfer to destination institutions. Many students also decide to volunteer, travel or work in countries where the language is spoken and find that they are able to communicate successfully.
Seattle Central College currently offers courses in American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. Students who hope to transfer at the junior level to a linguistics or specific World Languages program at a college or university should plan to complete two years of a language prior to transfer. Seattle Central currently offers the complete two-year course sequence in French. Students who choose other languages should plan to take an intensive second-year language program prior to transfer in order to begin at the junior level. The other world language courses offer first year courses that will also be transferrable to most colleges and universities as world language credit.
Completion of a BA in world languages or linguistics or other relevant degree-granting programs such as ASL interpretation opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including non-profit, healthcare, international business, government, entertainment, law and education.
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Program Information
The World Languages pathway can lead to various career opportunities.
Examples include:
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A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- A Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language, French, Spanish, Linguistics or a related field at a four-year college or university.
Seattle Central College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including University of Washington, Washington State University and Seattle University. Psychology 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 Psychology programs in Washington state or around the country.
The World Languages 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 |
| World Languages 1 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 | |
| HDC 101 | Orientation to College Success | 3 |
Quarter 2, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| World Languages 2 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 3, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning | 5 | |
| World Languages 3 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 4, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World Lab Science | 5 | |
| FRCH& 221 or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 5, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| FRCH& 222 or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 6, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| FRCH& 223 or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Program data from ctcLink:
- Academic Plan: LASDTAA
- Sub Plan: AADTA_LANG
- 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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