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Secondary Education Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide


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How to use this Planning Guide:

This planning guide is a tool to help you understand what classes are recommended for this pre-major; review this information with your advisor as you develop an educational plan. 

  • Use the fillable AA-DTA Degree Planning Guide  with the information below to plan your path to completing this pre-major. Use this guide with the Major Preparation Sheet for the discipline or major area of study you want to teach.
  • Click on “print degree planner” for a print-friendly version of this planning guide
  • The Class Schedule will tell you which classes each quarter meet requirements for your pre-major. 
  • The Annual Schedule  can provide information about when classes are typically offered throughout the year.

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 baccalaureate degree in an area of study that you plan to teach.

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


Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)


Choose one of the following courses:

HUM 105 , CMST 203 , CMST 285 , GWS 284 , HIST 245 , MCS 105 , PSYC 230 .

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 . Recommended: See Major Preparation Sheet for the recommended Math for your major.

* Students planning to transfer to the University of Washington must consult Math Advising, mathadvising@shoreline.edu.

Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits


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: CMST& 101 , CMST& 220 , World Language if required for university admission or graduation.

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.

Social Sciences (15 Credits)


Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Psychology and History) in Social Sciences . Recommended: PSYC& 100 , PSYC& 200 , SOC& 101 .

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: See Major Preparation Sheet for the recommended General Electives for your major.

Where can I go for help?


General Academic Advising

FOSS (5000) Building, Rm. 5229
206-546-4559
advising@shoreline.edu
www.shoreline.edu/advising

International Student Academic Advising

9000 Building, Rm. 9302
206-546-4697
ieadvisors@shoreline.edu
www.shoreline.edu/international/advising/

Career Planning

www.shoreline.edu/job-career-services/

Secondary Education Faculty Advisors

Contact faculty in the specific discipline or major area of study that you want to teach.

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. The following colleges in Washington offer a bachelor’s degree with certification in Secondary Education (U), a graduate degree program with certification in Secondary Education (G), or both, which may require specific courses for admission. Check with the school for world language requirements. (Non-native speakers of English are often exempt from this requirement.)

School Transfer Information
City University of Seattle (G) https://www.cityu.edu/prospective-students/transfer-students/
Central Washington University (U,G) http://www.cwu.edu/admissions/transfer-admission-criteria
Eastern Washington University (U,G) https://www.ewu.edu/apply/transfer/
Gonzaga University (U,G) http://tinyurl.com/7c9d6xh
Heritage University (U,G) http://www.heritage.edu/admissions/transfer-students/
Northwest University (U,G) http://tinyurl.com/jle4rr7
Pacific Lutheran University (U,G) https://www.plu.edu/admission-transfer/
Saint Martin’s University (U,G) http://tinyurl.com/j3pktl2
Seattle Pacific University (U,G) http://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/transfer-students
Seattle University (G) http://tinyurl.com/z3kjpcm
The Evergreen State College (G) http://tinyurl.com/zhyjy3s
University of Puget Sound (G) http://tinyurl.com/h7yqx8s
University of Washington - Bothell (G) https://www.uwb.edu/admissions/apply/transfer
University of Washington - Seattle (G) https://admit.washington.edu/Apply/Transfer/
University of Washington - Tacoma (G) http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions/transfer-admission
Walla Walla University (U,G)

http://tinyurl.com/z5a4h8p

Washington State University (U,G) http://tinyurl.com/jk3a2v2
Western Washington University (U,G) https://admissions.wwu.edu/transfer
Whitworth University (U, G) http://tinyurl.com/zcdww66

What is Secondary Education?


Secondary Education programs prepare teachers to teach in middle schools and high schools. In addition to completing a teacher education program and residency certificate, students must complete a baccalaureate degree in a subject area that is endorsed by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Washington State. www.k12.wa.us/certification. Some universities offer teacher education programs that can be completed within a bachelor’s degree, while others offer a post-baccalaureate certification program or certification in conjunction with a graduate degree program.

What can I do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education?


Secondary education teachers have the knowledge, skills and credentials to teach in middle schools and high schools, as well as many other career fields depending on their area of expertise.

Potential employers include: Private and public middle schools and high schools, boards of education, federal, state and local governments, Health and Human Services, business, private foundations, and non-profit organizations. For more, please visit http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.

Shoreline Community College


16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696

206-546-4101

www.shoreline.edu

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