Associate in Arts, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA)

Program Overview

The Associate in Arts, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) program at Peninsula College provides a broad foundation in humanities, arts, communication, and quantitative skills. Designed for students planning to transfer to a university, it meets ICRC guidelines and prepares students for further study in various disciplines, including education, business, healthcare, and social work.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Associate in Arts, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA)

• Designed for students planning to transfer to a university after completing the first two years of study at Peninsula College.
• Recommended for students who have not yet decided on a major or the university they will attend.
• Meets the Intercollege Relations Commission (ICRC) guidelines for direct transfer degrees.

Objectives:

• Provide a broad background in the humanities, arts, and communication.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Prepare students for further study in a variety of disciplines.

Program Outline:

Communication Skills (10 credits)

• English Composition I (ENGL& 101)
• English Composition II (ENGL& 102)

Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

• Choose one of the following:
• Math for Elementary Teachers II (MATH& 108)
• Finite Mathematics (MATH 111)
• Linear Algebra (MATH 210)
• Intermediate Analysis (MATH 224)
• Differential Equations (MATH 238)
• Math in Society (MATH& 141)
• Precalculus I (MATH& 142)
• Introduction to Stats (MATH& 146)
• Business Calculus (MATH& 148)
• Calculus I (MATH& 151)
• Calculus II (MATH& 152)
• Calculus III (MATH& 163)
• Symbolic Logic (PHIL& 120)

Humanities (15 credits)

• Humanities Distribution List (15 credits)
• Fifteen credits in two areas.
• Max five credits in performance.

Natural Sciences (15 credits)

• Natural Sciences Distribution List (15 credits)
• Fifteen credits in two areas.
• At least one course must be a lab.

Social Sciences (15 credits)

• Social Sciences Distribution List (15 credits)
• Fifteen credits in two areas.

Electives (25 credits)

• Maximum of 3 credits in physical education.
• Maximum of 15 credits vocational or restricted area courses.
• Maximum of 3 credits of private music instruction.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods and criteria vary depending on the specific course and instructor.
• May include exams, quizzes, assignments, projects, and presentations.
• Students should refer to the course syllabus for specific assessment details.

Teaching:

• Faculty with expertise in their respective disciplines.
• Variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, group work, and hands-on activities.
• Emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Careers:

• Potential career paths include:
• Education
• Business
• Healthcare
• Social work
• Government
• Non-profit organizations
• Opportunities for further study in a wide range of disciplines.