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2025-2026 College Catalog
Humanities Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
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Where does my path start?
You will complete an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) at Shoreline. Once you complete your Shoreline degree, you can transfer to a four-year school to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities. Humanities is also an excellent major for graduate studies in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Medicine and Education. What courses should I take? This unofficial guide is intended to support you as you prepare for your major. Please consult with an advisor and your chosen four-year school(s), as program and admissions requirements vary and may change without notice. General Education Requirements (20 Credits)
Courses used to meet General Education requirements cannot also be used to meet distribution requirements. Communication (10 Credits)
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
Choose one of the following classes: MATH& 107 , MATH 111 , MATH& 141 , MATH& 142 , MATH& 146 , MATH& 148 , MATH& 151 , MATH& 152 , MATH& 163 , MATH 207 , MATH 208 , MATH 211 , MATH& 264 , PHIL& 120 * Students planning to transfer to the University of Washington must consult Math Advising, mathadvising@shoreline.edu. Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits
The same course cannot be used in two distribution areas (e.g. both Humanities and Social Sciences). Humanities (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities . Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. Recommended: ART& 100 , ARTH 204 , ENGL 154 , ENGL 200 , ENGL 247 , ENGL 248 , HUM 140 , HUM 275 , MUSC& 105 , MUSC 108 , and/or any concentration of courses in a Humanities discipline. World Language if required for university admission or graduation. Strongly recommended: HUM 111 , HUM 112 , HUM 113 . Natural Sciences (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g.Biology and Physics) in Natural Sciences . At least 10 credits required in Physical, Earth, and/or Biological Sciences, including at least 5 credits of lab science. Maximum 5 credits from Other Science courses. Recommended: BIOL 150 . General Electives (Minimum 25 Credits)
Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education. Please see the lists of Restricted Electives and Elective Courses (Non-restricted) . Recommended: HUM 111 , HUM 112 , HUM 113 , HUM 140 , HUM 275 , ART& 100 , ARTH 210 , MUSC& 105 , MUSC 106 , MUSC 108 (if not taken in Humanities distribution), any concentration of courses in a Humanities discipline, World Language if required for university admission or graduation. Where can I transfer and what does my chosen four-year school require?
Before choosing classes, become familiar with the four-year program where you want to apply: visit the website, email the department, and/or speak with a Shoreline advisor. Below are examples from Washington schools with different admissions and graduation requirements. Check with the school for world language requirements. (Non-native speakers of English are often exempt from this requirement.) |
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