The Associate in Biology Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program degree is
intended to prepare students to transfer to Washington’s public four-year colleges
and universities and many private colleges with junior standing and the majority of
the prerequisites for a Biology major completed.
Selecting and planning courses with a science advisor is strongly recommended to ensure
a seamless transition to a Biology major program at a specific university or four-year
college. Students are encouraged to check with the transfer institution early in their
decision process to confirm degree requirements of baccalaureate college of choice.
Notes on Application to a University or College
- Admission application deadlines vary; students must meet the deadline for the university
or universities to which they plan to apply for transfer admission.
- Certain schools may have additional - university-specific requirements that are not
prerequisites to admission to the Biology major, but will need to be completed prior
to graduation. Contact with advisors from individual schools for institutional requirements
is highly recommended since this DTA may not meet every institution-specific graduation
requirement.
- Certain schools may have additional - university-specific requirements for admission
to the institution that are not prerequisites specifically identified in the DTA requirements.
Sample Career Options
The information above reflects the 2026-2027 course catalog and is subject to change.
Please check with your advisor for the most up to date information.
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.
