Associate in Elementary Education - Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)

PGM Code – ELEM

• General Education Requirements 
• Distribution Requirements 
• Program Requirements 
• General Electives 

Program Description The Associate in Elementary Education direct transfer agreement degree is a statewide transfer degree for elementary education majors between the community college and the following baccalaureate universities — Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, Western Washington University, City University, Gonzaga University, Heritage University, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin’s University, Seattle Pacific University, Walla Walla University, and Whitworth University. Students who complete the AEE-DTA degree and all admission requirements will be granted junior standing on acceptance into the program.

Admission to Schools of Education This degree will be granted to students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 and students will enter the receiving institution as a junior. However, admission to Washington Public Schools of Elementary Education is not guaranteed to students who complete an AEE-DTA and students should work with advisers on a regular basis to insure that requirements specified in the degree are met. Students must take the WEST–B®, Washington Educator Skills Test—Basic®, in order to apply to teacher preparation programs. Individual four-year institutions may have specific requirements.

Edmonds Community College Requirements This AEE-DTA degree is awarded upon completion of a minimum of 90 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses.

Computer Literacy Students should be able to demonstrate computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint, through a portfolio gathered during course work.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement  in the online academic catalog.

Intermediate Algebra This requirement may be satisfied by completion of two years of high school algebra, completion of Intermediate Algebra (MATH 090 ) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement into college-level math. Only the University of Washington retains this requirement, but all baccalaureate institutions in the State of Washington accepting the DTA (including UW) require successful completion of college-level math (100-level or above) or PHIL& 120  (see “Quantitative Analysis or Symbolic Reasoning” below). PHIL& 120 and all college-level math courses at EdCC currently require completion of Intermediate Algebra (MATH 090) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement into college-level math. Consult with an advisor early in your program planning to avoid errors in math course selection.

Students Are Advised To

• Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
• Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
• Communicate with an academic adviser.
• Submit an “Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits” form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds Community College

College Resources
College Website | www.edcc.edu
How to Enroll | www.edcc.edu/es
Transfer Center | www.edcc.edu/transfer
College Bookstore | www.edcc.edu/bookstore
Advising Appointments | 425.640.1458

Advisers
Pat Averbeck | patrick.averbeck@edcc.edu | 425.640.1093
Connie Schatz | cschatz@edcc.edu | 425.640.1612

Department website
Early Childhood Education | www.edcc.edu/ece