Associate in Applied Science, Transfer Degree, AAS-T

To graduate from SVC with an Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree, students must complete a minimum of 90 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 including a technical major and related education requirements. At least 25 core program credits must be earned at SVC with a minimum GPA of 2.0. The student’s declared major must have the approval of the Dean of Professional/Technical Education and the Department Chair of the technical field. To receive an Associate in Applied science degree, students must satisfy the requirements listed below.

All courses in the AAS-T general education component are generally transferable where a special agreement (articulation) is in place with Skagit Valley College. They also ensure that the student has a foundation in communication and quantitative skills as well as an introduction to science, social science, and humanities. These courses may also serve the dual purpose of meeting industry requirements for job preparation.
A minimum of 20 credits must include the following:

• 5 credits in Communication - ENGL 101-English Composition.
• 5 credits in math - Any transferable math course with Intermediate Algebra as the prerequisite.
• 10 credits in Science, Social Science, or Humanities - Courses selected from the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA are generally accepted. These courses may also meet the human relations requirement for technical degrees.

First Quarter Experience (2 cr.)

• CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: (2)

Communication Skills (5 cr.)

• ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: (5)

Quantitative Skills (5 cr.)

• MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: (5) or higher

Physical Education (2 cr.)

• PE 200 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR Credits: (2)
• or PE 100 - Wellness For Life plus one activity credit (choice determined by program)

Human Relations Skills (5 cr.)

• CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: E Credits: (5)
• or CMST 220 - Public Speaking (5)

Cooperative Education (1-15 cr.)

Cooperative Education courses are listed as 199 courses. Students will complete 30 hours of work at a supervised site for each credit received. Concurrent enrollment in Cooperative Education seminars or equivalent is required. Students may earn 1 to 15 credits toward this degree requirement. Approval of the department chair is required for enrollment in all 199 courses.

Graduates of the AA-DTA program will be able to:

Natural Sciences Outcomes

• Collect and analyze data and interpret the results from scientific investigations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts in at least one scientific discipline.
• Demonstrate scientific literacy.

Social Sciences Outcomes

• Apply concepts from the social sciences to analyze individual or social phenomena, processes, events, conflicts, or issues.
• Explain the variables that influence the structure of cultures and societies.
• Identify social variables, structures, and experiences that shape individual perspectives.

Humanities Outcomes

• Apply skills, terms, concepts, research and/or analysis methods to express ideas within the humanities.
• Analyze and/or interpret creative and communicative expressions of the humanities.

Physical Education Outcomes

• Develop mental and physical health through movement.
• Gain knowledge of body systems and demonstrate skills necessary to pass national or state certification tests for emergency response.
• Obtain and apply science-based knowledge to support personal fitness, health, and well-being.