1. First Quarter Experience (2-4 cr.) 

• • CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: 2  
  • CSS 109 - First Quarter Experience Career Exploration Emphasis Credits: 3  
  • CSS 110 - First Quarter Experience Study Skills and Success Emphasis Credits: 4 

2. Communication Skills (10 cr.) 

• • ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5  
  • ENGL& 102 - Composition II Credits: 5 

3. Quantitative Skills (10 cr.) 

• • Select one of the following courses:  
    • MATH& 148 - Business Calculus Credits: 5  
    • MATH& 151 - Calculus 1 Credits: 5  
  • Additional 5 credits in finite math or pre-calculus prerequisites for calculus or other courses to prepare for business calculus. See the available math courses on the Natural Sciences distribution list. 

4. Physical Education (3 cr.) 

• • PE 100 - Wellness For Life Credits: 1  
  • Two PE Activity courses Credits: 2 

5. Integrative Learning Experiences 

Two Integrative Learning Experiences (ILE) are required.  

One ILE must be a Learning Community (LC). The second ILE may be another Learning Community (LC) or an Integrative Experience (IE).  

• • A Learning Community(LC) is the integrated combination of two or more courses from different areas (for example, sociology and literature, or physics and math, or speech and economics, or composition and philosophy). Learning Communities are indicated in the course schedule.  
  • Integrative Experiences (IEs) are curricular or cocurricular experiences designed by faculty in which students demonstrate their ability to integrate information, concepts, analytical frameworks, and skills from two or more areas in a purposeful project
    or experience. Integrative Experiences that are classes are indicated in the course schedule; cocurricular IEs are indicated in promotion and advising for the experience or project. Students may design a Learning into Action IE under the
    guidance of the supervising faculty member.

Recommended:  

• • MATH& 146 - Introduction to Stats Credits: 5  
  • NUTR& 101 - Nutrition Credits: 5  
  • BUS 295 - Business Integrated Experience Seminar Credits: 2 

6. Equity Requirement 

At least one Equity designated course is required for students pursuing an Associate in Science (AS-T), or an Associate Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) degree. Students should use the SVC online quarterly class schedule search or consult with their faculty advisor or counselor to identify courses that fulfill this requirement. See the listEquity Degree Requirement for the courses that fulfill this requirement. 

7. Distribution Requirements (45 cr.)  

Select credits from three areas of study: Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences using the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA. These courses may also satisfy the Integrative Learning Experiences (ILE) or Equity Degree Requirements. A specific course may be credited toward no more than one distribution requirement.  

• • Humanities (15 cr.)  
    • Complete 15 credits from at least two subject areas with no more than 10 credits from one discipline. No more than 5 credits of performance skills courses and no more than 5 credits of 100 level World Language courses can apply.  
    • CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5  
    • 10 additional credits of Humanities courses from the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA  
  • Natural Sciences (15 cr.)  
    • MATH& 146 - Introduction to Stats Credits: 5  
    • 10 additional credits in physical, biological and/or Earth science, including at least one lab course. See Natural Sciences courses from the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA.  
  • Social Sciences (15 cr.)  
    • ECON& 201 - Micro Economics Credits: 5  
    • ECON& 202 - Macro Economics Credits: 5  
    • 5 additional credits of a Social Science course. See Social Sciences courses from the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA. 

8. Electives (25 cr.) 

Required business courses (20 cr.):  

• • • ACCT& 201 - Prin of Accounting I Credits: 5  
    • ACCT& 202 - Prin of Accounting II Credits: 5  
    • ACCT& 203 - Prin of Accounting III Credits: 5  
    • Other elective courses (5 cr.):  
  • Students may select electives from the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA (Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences), other Academic Courses, or from Gray Area Courses. 

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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.