Students must complete a minimum of 90 quarter credits in transferable courses numbered
100 or above with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in order to graduate
from SVC with an Associate of Arts degree. Credits must satisfy requirements listed
below. A minimum of 60 quarter hours of general education courses are required. At
least 25 college-level credits must be earned at SVC with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students
should check specific admission and program requirements and application deadlines
to assist in successful transfer to a four-year institution. College counselors and
academic faculty can advise students of special lower division requirements, including
which courses fulfill Distribution Lists - AA-DTA requirements.
This Sample Schedule is provided as a guide for a traditional full-time student whose
goal is to earn the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA with an interest
in Economics. The courses are designed with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and are organized in a recommended sequence.
Please consult an SVC advisor to schedule courses and develop your personalized Educational
Plan.
First Year
1st Quarter
- CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: 2
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
- ECON 101 - Introduction to Economics Credits: 5
- PE 100 - Wellness For Life Credits: 1
- PE Activity (1). Select from variety of activity courses to total 2 credits.
Total Credits: 14
2nd Quarter
- ECON& 201 - Micro Economics Credits: 5
- MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: 5
- or MATH 146 - Introduction to Stats (5)
- NUTR& 101 - Nutrition Credits: 5
Total Credits: 15
3rd Quarter
- BUS 295 - Business Integrated Experience Seminar Credits: 2
- ENGL& 102 - Composition II Credits: 5
- CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
- Humanities course (5), preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: CMST& 102, ENGL& 254, or World Language 121. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible
for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Total Credits: 17
Second Year
4th Quarter
- POLS 201 - Comparative Government Credits: (5)
- PSYC& 100 - General Psychology Credits: 5
- Humanities course (5), preferably in Learning Community format.
See Distribution Lists - AA-DTA. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC
advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate
institutions.
Total Credits: 15
5th Quarter
- EASC 110 - Energy and Society Credits: 5
- ECON& 202 - Macro Economics Credits: 5
- POLS& 202 - United States Government Credits: 5
Total Credits: 15
6th Quarter
- IS 200 - States and Capitalism: the Origins of Western Wealth and Power Credits: (5)
- PHIL 215 - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 5
- Natural Sciences course (5), preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: EASC 120, ENVS& 101, GEOL& 100, NUTR& 101, or OCEA& 101. Discuss specific
course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific
major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Total Credits: 15
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.
The AA-DTA Degree is a 90-credit transfer degree that fulfills the first two years
of general education requirements for most four-year degrees in the arts, humanities,
and social sciences.
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.
