There are many degrees at WWCC; here’s a breakdown of the types of degrees and what they are intended to to.

Types of Degrees at WWCC

Degree Type
What It Does
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Intended to prepare students with skills to be employed following graduation.
Associate of Applied Science -Transfer (AAS-T) These degrees provide the content specific coursework and general education courses needed for students who are planning a future transfer to a specific baccalaureate institution as defined by the specific AAS-T agreement.  Students who complete the AAS-T requirements will begin at the transfer institution with junior standing.
Associate in Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement
(AA-DTA)		 Designed to fulfill general education requirements at Washington State baccalaureate institutions.

  • Priority consideration in the admissions for most humanities and social science manors public universities ahead of non-degreed transfers.
  • Completion of lower division general education requirements.
  • Opportunity to explore several fields of study through the category of up to 24 credits of elective courses.
  • Opportunity to complete prerequisites for a future major.
DTA/MRP (Direct Transfer Agreement / Major Ready Pathway) A specific degree outlining the appropriate course in order for students to be well prepared to enter the major upon transfer. Based on the Direct Transfer Agreement format. Degrees structured under the DTA umbrella provide:

  • Priority consideration in the admissions for most humanities and social science manors public universities ahead of non-degreed transfers.
  • Completion of lower division general education requirements.
Associate in Science Option I and II (AS) Designed for students intending to major in engineering or sciences. The AS- degree:

  • Priority admissions consideration at public universities for most science and engineering majors ahead of non-degreed transfers.
  • Completion of similar lower division general education requirements as first- and second-year university students in engineering or science-based fields.
  • Credit for all courses completed within the AS-T up to and in some cases beyond 90 credits.
  • Opportunity to complete math and science prerequisites for the chosen major.
  • Opportunity to explore other fields within the electives included in the degree.

Transfer Degrees at WWCC

Degree Title
Intention
Associate in Arts – DTA Designed to fulfill general education requirements at Washington State baccalaureate institutions.

Opportunity to fulfil prerequisites for a major.
Associate in Biology – DTA/MRP Designed for students preparing to major in Biology at many baccalaureate institutions in Washington state.
Associate in Business – DTA/MRP For students transferring to a baccalaureate institution to major in a discipline housed in a College of Business.
Associate in Math Education – DTA/MRP For students planning to major in secondary math education at a baccalaureate institution.
Associate in Nursing – DTA/MRP Prepares students to qualify for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington and prepares them to complete a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing with one more year at a baccalaureate institution.
Associate in Science – Option I Designed for students majoring in biological sciences, chemistry, geology, or environmental sciences.
Associate in Science – Option II Designed for students majoring in engineering, computer science, physics, and atmospheric sciences.

Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) Degrees at WWCC

These degrees provide the content specific coursework and general education courses needed for students who are planning a future transfer to a specific baccalaureate institution as defined by the specific AAS-T agreement.  Students who complete the AAS-T requirements will begin at the transfer institution with junior standing.

Fields of Study with an AAS-T Option: