Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in History. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in museums, government, research, park service, political activism, nonprofits, policy, and education. It also allows you to transfer ...
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This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA)degree with a concentration in History. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in museums, government, research, park service, political activism, nonprofits, policy, and education. It also allows you to transfer at the junior level into a history or related program at a four-year college or university.
Students in the pathway learn how to think historically, hone their written and verbal communication skills, acquire research methods and analytical tools, develop information literacy, and better comprehend how events in the past influence our present.
A student who is more interested in contemporary US Historycould consider American Ethnic Studies, Women's Studies, Sociology and Humanities.
A student who is more interested in contemporary Global Historycould consider International Studies, Political Science, and Women's Studies
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This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA)degree with a concentration in History. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in museums, government, research, park service, political activism, nonprofits, policy, and education. It also allows you to transfer at the junior level into a history or related program at a four-year college or university.
Students in the pathway learn how to think historically, hone their written and verbal communication skills, acquire research methods and analytical tools, develop information literacy, and better comprehend how events in the past influence our present.
A student who is more interested in contemporary US Historycould consider American Ethnic Studies, Women's Studies, Sociology and Humanities.
A student who is more interested in contemporary Global Historycould consider International Studies, Political Science, and Women's Studies
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree
Quarters
Units
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
Full time : 6
90-93
You may need more or fewer units depending on your transferred credits, individual situation, and goals.
Step 1: Apply and register
at Seattle Central College anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes using the
online class schedule and go to the
academic calendar for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor
to create a personalized educational plan by the end of your second quarter.
Your plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements, and transfer preparation
if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90-93 Units
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below.
The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time.
The guide assumes a fall quarter start and college placement, but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level.
Note about the sample schedule: Classes are offered in
various formats such as online (e-learning) and may not be offered each quarter.
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Quarter 1
Starfish to discuss your academic goals and to create a short-term educational plan
Drop by the Library to get help with research; check out resources; access computers and study space; and create media projects
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 units
ENGL&101 5 units
This pathway assumes placement into ENGL&101. Speak to an advisor if you place into a different English course.
ENGL& 101:
English Composition I
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
Course ID 0707825 Units
HIST&126 or HIST&136
Choose a course
5 units
HIST&126 or HIST&136 5 units
Choose a course
HIST& 126:
World Civilizations I
This course examines the social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic achievements of civilizations from the emergence of complex societies through the end of the ancient world. Students will obtain a global perspective by studying different cultures, worldviews, and social institutions, as well as systems of thought and belief. Students will critically examine both secondary and primary source material, such as written texts, artistic productions, etc.
Course ID 0708735 Units
HIST& 136:
US History 1
Reviews U.S. history from the migration of the first Native populations through Reconstruction. Focuses on encounters, territorial expansion and development of political, social, cultural, legal and economic institutions affecting the populations in regions that became the United States.
Course ID 0708765 Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Choose a Course
5 units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
Click on the hyperlink. Choose one course from the list.
Assists new students in their adjustment to community college. Includes goal-setting, self-motivation skills, identifying college resources, personal development and general study hints.
Course ID 0695893 Units
Quarter 2
Seattle Colleges Foundation Scholarship and other scholarships
Meet with History faculty during their posted office hours to discuss possible careers and academic opportunities
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To-Do List
Seattle Colleges Foundation Scholarship and other scholarships
Meet with History faculty during their posted office hours to discuss possible careers and academic opportunities
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To-Do List
Create an educational plan with your assigned advisor
Research and develop a list of four-year colleges and universities
Meet with History faculty during their posted office hours to discuss possible careers and academic opportunities
ENGL&102
Composition II
5 units
ENGL&102 5 units
ENGL& 102:
Composition II
Continuation of the composition sequence with further instruction and practice in the writing process, concentrating on critical reading and writing techniques needed for the preparation and completion of documented essays.
Course ID 0707835 Units
HIST&127 or HIST&137
Choose a course
5 units
HIST&127 or HIST&137 5 units
Choose a course
HIST& 127:
World Civilizations II
Reviews the foundations of modern civilization with emphasis on the scientific, industrial and political revolutions that have transformed societies. Emphasis on the period between 1500-1750 and the resulting cross-cultural contact on a global scale.
Course ID 0708745 Units
HIST& 137:
US History 2
Covers U.S. history from the Civil War to the present. Focuses on industrial and urban development, immigration, race, ethnicity and reform, politics, economics, social change and Americans at war.
Course ID 0708775 Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Choose a Course
5 units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
Click on the hyperlink. Choose one course from the list.
Visit potential universities and determine application deadlines
Meet with Transfer Center advisor to determine transfer eligibility
MATH&107 or MATH116 or MATH&146
Choose a course
5 units
MATH&107 or MATH116 or MATH&146 5 units
Choose a course
MATH& 107:
Math In Society
Intended for non-science majors; fulfills QSR requirement for AA Degree. Topics include financial computations (e.g. loans and interest), modeling linear and exponential growth (e.g. population growth and disease spread), and basic probability and statistics (e.g. understanding data and risk), with an emphasis on applications. Other topics selected by instructor.
Course ID 0716145 Units
MATH 116:
Applications of Math: Management, Life and Social Sciences
Explores functions and graphs as found in business and the social sciences. Students utilize linear, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, solve systems of equations and inequalities, and learn applications of the growth of money.
Course ID 0715945 Units
MATH& 146:
Introduction to Statistics
(Formerly MATH 109) Covers descriptive methods, probability and probability distributions, samples, decisions, hypothesis testing and statistical inferences. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Course ID 0716195 Units
HIST&128 or HIST&214
Choose a course
5 units
HIST&128 or HIST&214 5 units
Choose a course
HIST& 128:
World Civilizations III
Study of world civilization during the 19th and 20th centuries. Survey of dramatic events and often-conflicting forces and ideologies affecting contemporary life. Analysis of modern peoples¿ solutions to challenges and problems confronting civilization.
Course ID 0708755 Units
HIST& 214:
Pacific Northwest History
This course explores the histories of the Pacific Northwest, especially Washington State, from First Peoples through cultural contact, exchange, colonization, political and economic development. Emphasizes the growth of the Northwest in relation to national and global developments, foregrounding the dynamics of a multicultural society responding to environmental crises.
Course ID 0708815 Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Choose a Course
5 units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
Click on the hyperlink. Choose one course from the list.
It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the
FAFSA or the
WASFA 2026-27.
Need help paying for college?
To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit
Central's Financial Aid Department for details.
Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
A History pathway can lead to various career opportunities. Examples include:
Park ranger
Lawyer
Geographer
Anthropologist
Archivist
Curator
Museum conservator
Editor, journalist or writer
Documentary filmmaker
Teacher or professor
A Bachelor’s degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit https://www.bls.gov/oes/.
Future Education Opportunities
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Bachelor's degree in History, American Ethnic Studies, Women & Gender Studies, Queer Studies, Archeology, Anthropology, Journalism, Political Science, Government, African American Studies, Indigenous Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicanx Studies, Latinx Studies, International Studies, Philosophy, or related studies.
Seattle Central College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. History graduates from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a Central advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine found at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to find History programs in Washington state or around the country. Students who earn a bachelor's degree in History or related studies can continue on to master's and PhD programs.
