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 Elementary Education (K-8). Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in para education, special education, English Language Learning, and classroom teaching. It also allows you to ...
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This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in Elementary Education (K-8). Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in para education, special education, English Language Learning, and classroom teaching. It also allows you to transfer into an Education major at a four-year college or university. Students in this pathway should set up a volunteer experience at least three hours per week in an early childhood education classroom or other related educational experience unless they are already working in the field.
Students in this pathway develop skills in child development theory, clarification and application of early care and education strategies, social and political context of education, anti-bias and anti-racist education, oral and written communication, critical thinking and problem solving, systems analysis, collaboration, leadership, and intercultural fluency.
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This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in Elementary Education (K-8). Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in para education, special education, English Language Learning, and classroom teaching. It also allows you to transfer into an Education major at a four-year college or university. Students in this pathway should set up a volunteer experience at least three hours per week in an early childhood education classroom or other related educational experience unless they are already working in the field.
Students in this pathway develop skills in child development theory, clarification and application of early care and education strategies, social and political context of education, anti-bias and anti-racist education, oral and written communication, critical thinking and problem solving, systems analysis, collaboration, leadership, and intercultural fluency.
Set up a volunteer experience at least three hours per week in an early childhood education classroom or other related educational experience unless you are already working in the field.
F-1 international students must enroll full time (12+ units) each quarter and check in with the International Programs office before the start of the quarter if enrolling in less than 12 units and/or before starting any work or volunteer experience.
If you need academic accommodations for a documented disability, please contact Disability Services.
Step 1: Apply and register
at North Seattle 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 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,
but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level.
Note about the sample schedule: Courses are offered in
various formats
and may not be offered each quarter. Click the button with arrows throughout the map to expand the section and view detailed information.
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to see details
Quarter 1
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals. Learn more about Starfish here.
Come to the Library to get help with research; check out resources; access computers and study space; and create media projects.
Visit the Student Learning Center to learn about tutoring services offered in-person and online.
Talk with your instructor for ideas or recommendations on an early childhood education classroom or other related educational experience unless you are working or volunteering in the field.
Review Early Childhood Education Canvas shell for resources and job opportunities.
Integrated Studies: ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 units
Integrated Studies: ENGL&101 5 units
Students pursuing the AA-DTA degree are required to take 8 or more units of Integrated Studies.
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. Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL&101.
Course ID 0766505 Units
Integrated Studies: ENGL265
Technical Writing
5 units
Integrated Studies: ENGL265 5 units
Students pursuing the AA-DTA degree are required to take 8 or more units of Integrated Studies.
ENGL& 235:
Technical Writing
Explores basic formats and content of technical communication. Covers writing process; analysis of purpose and audience for various reports and documents; research, documentation, presentation of technical material; and communication in digital media. Projects include writing and editing, digital communication, and collaboration. Prereq: ENGL& 101.
Course ID 0766625 Units
ECED&105 or EDUC&115
Choose a course
5 units
ECED&105 or EDUC&115 5 units
Choose a course
ECED& 105:
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
If interested in the Early Childhood Education State Initial certificate, you need to take ECED&105, ECED&107 and ECED&120 and tell your advisor. Please meet with your advisor for alternative classes if you are not interested in the certificate.
Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. Students are required to work or volunteer directly with children.
Course ID 0736345 Units
EDUC& 115:
Child Development
Build foundation for explaining how children develop in all domains, conception through early adolescence. Explore various developmental theories, methods for documenting growth, and impact of brain development. Topics and issues addressed: stress, trauma, culture, race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, family status, language, and health.
English 102 is a college-level research writing course that explores topics from a variety of sources and perspectives. Students learn to pose research questions and locate, evaluate, and integrate sources into written or multimodal compositions. Instruction encourages students to develop flexible research and writing strategies as well as exchange constructive feedback. The particular focus of sections of English102 varies by instructor. Students pursuing any degree path are welcome.
Course ID 0766515 Units
ECED&107
Health Safety Nutrition
5 units
ECED&107 5 units
ECED& 107:
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
If interested in the Early Childhood Education State Initial short term certificate, you need to take ECED&107, ECED&105 and ECED&120. Please meet with your advisor for alternative classes if you are not interested in the certificate.
Develop knowledge and skills to ensure good health, nutrition, and safety of children in group care and education programs. Recognize the signs of abuse and neglect, learn about responsibilities for mandated reporting, and learn about available community resources. This course requires students to work or volunteer directly with children outside of class time.
Course ID 0736355 Units
MATH&107 or MATH&146
Choose a course
5 units
MATH&107 or MATH&146 5 units
Meet with your assigned advisor to determine which math is best for you.
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 0773305 Units
MATH& 146:
Introduction to Statistics
Covers descriptive methods, probability and probability distributions, samples, decisions, hypothesis testing and statistical inferences. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree
A humanistic approach to chemistry for students who have no previous experience in chemistry. Introduces chemical principles, facts, and theories and how they relate to our lives, communities, and the environment. Topics include atomic theory, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, periodicity, basic thermodynamic and elementary bonding, an introduction to organic chemistry, and other topics that relate to chemistry in the every day world.
Course ID 0771085 Units
ECED&120 or ECED&180
Choose a course
variable units
ECED&120 or ECED&180 variable units
If interested in the Early Childhood Education Initial short term certificate you need to take ECED& 105, ECED& 107 and EDUC&120. Please meet with your advisor for alternative classes if you are not interested in the certificate.
Choose a course
ECED& 120:
Practicum: Nurturing Relationships
In an early learning setting, students will engage in establishing nurturing, supportive relationships with all children and professional peers. Focus on children's health & safety, promoting growth & development, and creating a culturally responsive environment. This course requires students to spend time in an early learning setting outside of class.
Course ID 0736362 Units
ECED& 180:
Language and Literacy Development
Teaching strategies for language acquisition and literacy skill development are examined at each developmental stage (birth-age 8) through the four interrelated areas of speaking, listening, writing, and reading. This course requires the student to directly work/volunteer with children.
Course ID 0736423 Units
EDUC&130
Guiding Behavior
3 units
EDUC&130 3 units
EDUC& 130:
Guiding Behavior
Examine the principles and theories promoting social competence in young children and creating safe learning environments. Develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences. Work/volunteer directly with children.
Course ID 0736613 Units
HIST&147 or HIST&148
Choose a course
5 units
HIST&147 or HIST&148 5 units
Choose a course
HIST& 147:
US History II: The 1800s
Examines changes shaping American society in the 1800s: slavery, sectionalism, the Civil War, the westward movement, industrialization and emergence of the United States as a world power. Emphasizes social change and conflicts, including abolitionism, women's rights, labor, immigration, Manifest Destiny, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age.
Course ID 0767515 Units
HIST& 148:
US History III
Covers an era of conflict, war, uncertain peace, depression and great social changes. Emphasizes historical, economic, social, racial and political events that have formed the modern U.S.
Course ID 0767525 Units
Quarter 4
To-Do List
3
UNITS
To-Do List
Update your educational plan and confirm your program of study with your assigned advisor.
Visit potentials colleges and universities and determine application deadlines.
EDUC&203 or CCE240 or Elective
Choose a course
3 units
EDUC&203 or CCE240 or Elective 3 units
You can take summer classes or work with your advisor to take these or other elective classes in other quarters.
Choose a course
EDUC& 203:
Exceptional Child
Formerly CCE 113 Human Exceptionalities)ÿ Requirement for Early Childhood Education degree. This course emphasizes diversity and a value-based approach to human exceptionality and disability using a lifespan view. An historical perspective covers current trends and practices in early intervention, special and general education, and life-long supports for individuals with disabilities and their families. For questions contact the Health and Human Services Division at (206) 934-3783.
Course ID 0736653 Units
CCE 240:
Multicultural Dialogues In Early Childhood Educ
Examines the concept of multiculturalism and how it relates to the ECE classroom. Through dialogues, readings and projects, students assess their beliefs, teaching environment and style in order to identify changes and promote respect for differences that accompany children and families.
Course ID 0735953 Units
Elective
Quarter 5
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Update your educational plan with your assigned advisor.
Attend campus lectures and forums from the Early Childhood Education department (refer to department Canvas shell or Early Childhood Education advisors) and the Arts, Humanities and Social Science division.
Contact Education department at potential universities.
Attend transfer workshops and a transfer fair.
Review Early Childhood Education Canvas shell for resources and job opportunities.
Write your personal statement for university applications.
World Language I or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Choose a course
5 units
World Language I or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
Discover fundamental principles of biology and ecology through readings, experiments and field trips. This online course fulfills the lab science requirement. Transfer class.
Course ID 0770535 Units
BIOL& 100:
Survey of Biology
Intro to biological principles and concepts: cell biology, application of biological knowledge to problems of society, and development of an awareness of science. Lab included. For non-science majors.
Course ID 0770785 Units
PSYC&100
General Psychology
5 units
PSYC&100 5 units
PSYC& 100:
General Psychology
Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior including research methods, brain and behavior, learning, cognitive psychology, development, personality, abnormal psychology, and social thinking and behavior. Additional topics may include: emotions, perception, motivation, intelligence, genes and evolution, and health.
Course ID 0768825 Units
Quarter 6
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Apply for the AA-DTA degree in ctcLink. Check with your assigned advisor to be sure you are meeting degree requirements.
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding options.
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
Explore possible Education internships.
World Language II or ENGL231
Choose a course
5 units
World Language II or ENGL231 5 units
Choose a course
World Language II
ENGL 231:
Children's Literature
Explores a representative collection of children's and young adult literature from multiple cultures within the Western literary tradition. Includes close reading of texts such as fairy tales, traditional tales, illustrations, picture books, realistic and historical fiction, and fantasy. Emphasizes historical context, literary themes, cultural implications for reading audiences, and the role of children's narratives in the social construction of childhood.
Course ID 0766225 Units
ENVS&100 or ENVS&101
Choose a course
5 units
ENVS&100 or ENVS&101 5 units
Choose a course
ENVS& 100:
Survey of Environmental Science
Covers natural principles governing operation of the environment, including interaction between humans and the environment, emphasizing approaches and actions to maintain a healthy ecosystem.
Course ID 0771865 Units
ENVS& 101:
Intro to Environmental Science W/Lab
Covers natural principles governing operation of the environment including interaction between humans and the environment, emphasizing attitudes and actions to maintain a healthy ecosystem. This course has a lab component focusing on major topics in environmental science. Not open for credit to students who have taken ENVS 150 or ENVS&100. Prereq: ENGL& 101 eligibility and Math 098 (C); Prereq: ENGL& 101 recommended (N).
Course ID 0771875 Units
ECON&202 or POLS&202
Choose a course
5 units
ECON&202 or POLS&202 5 units
Choose a course
ECON& 202:
Macro Economics
Intro to the macroeconomic measures in the economy: GDP, unemployment and inflation. Examines monetary and fiscal policies and their effects on the interest rate and inflation. Covers economic growth and business cycles.
Course ID 0723045 Units
POLS& 202:
American Government
Survey of the origin and functions of the U.S. government. Examines the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution and the creation of the federal system as well as the three branches of American Government. Analyzes the functions of institutions through the lens of political history and through analysis of current events. Topics include political culture, elections and campaigns, interest groups, the media, and public policies.
Course ID 0768525 Units
Quarter 7
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Check in with university for transfer plan,
Order cap and gown and join alumni association.
Attend on-campus graduation fair and commencement ceremony.
World Language III or PSYC&200 or AME201
Choose a course
5 units
World Language III or PSYC&200 or AME201 5 units
Choose a course
World Language III
PSYC& 200:
Lifespan Psychology
Survey of human physical, psychological, and sociocultural development from conception through death. Emphasis on major developmental theories, research and research methods of studying lifespan development. Prereq: PSYC& 100 or permission.
Course ID 0768835 Units
AME 201:
Diversity and Social Justice
Combines theoretical frameworks, practical issues and experiential activities to help students develop skills and identify plans of action in eradicating the multiple forms of social oppression. Use critical analysis as an investigative tool to examine racism, sexism, hetero-sexism, able-ism, class-ism, religious oppression and aspects of internalized oppression.
Course ID 0764555 Units
HUM105 or CMST&220 or another Communications class
Choose a course
5 units
HUM105 or CMST&220 or another Communications class 5 units
Choose a course
HUM 105:
Intercultural Communication
Examines the skills in communication and empathy required for intercultural communication. Includes an interdisciplinary study of diverse cultures and perspectives in the United States in the context of economic, political, and cultural globalization.
Course ID 0767595 Units
CMST& 220:
Public Speaking
Learning to speak with confidence; topic selection and research; and preparation and delivery of informative, persuasive, special occasion and other forms of presentations.
Course ID 0765245 Units
another Communications class
ART201 or ART211 or another Studio Art class
Choose a course
5 units
ART201 or ART211 or another Studio Art class 5 units
Choose a course
ART 201:
Painting
Beginning painting in oil or synthetic media using still life. Emphasis on basics: composition, value studies, color mixing, canvas preparation, styles and techniques. Recommended: Drawing background.
Course ID 0718095 Units
ART 211:
Sculpture
Fundamentals of composition in the round, in clay and plaster, using basic techniques of carving, casting and building.
Course ID 0718175 Units
another Studio Art class
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Tuition and Funding
It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the
FAFSA or the
WASFA 2024-25.
Need help paying for college?
To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit
North's Financial Aid Department for details.
Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
Once you complete this associates degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
A Bachelor degree in Education or a related field.
A Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at one of the Seattle Colleges such as Early Childhood Education at North Seattle College.
North Seattle College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. Graduates from North have also transferred to out-of-state institutions.
Program and admission requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice.
Additional Information
No more than 15 Early Childhood Education units may be applied to this degree. If you are interested in taking additional Early Childhood Education courses or pursuing an Early Childhood Education degree, please see financial aid about your funding options. Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which courses to take.
