Degrees and Certificates

University Degrees -
Which Transfer Degree Is Right For You?

 

Shoreline Community College offers our students an associate degree. With this degree, you may choose to transfer to a four-year university to complete your bachelor's degree, get a wide base of skills and experience in a professional-technical field, or pursue general studies. You may also earn a degree completely online. Learn more about each degree:

 

Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)

This is the general planning guide. The AA-DTA is part of the Washington State Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), which is helpful in admission and course evaluation at almost all Washington State Schools. This degree can also be used to prepare and apply at out-of-state schools. Colleges/universities not part of the WA State DTA will evaluate your application and coursework on an individual basis.

Additional AA-DTA guides are available with information to help you prepare for a specific major.

 

Associate in Arts (IP) Individualized Academic Plan for Transfer

This is the general planning guide. It can be used to develop your own academic plan for any school or major you are interested in. It is not part of a transfer agreement. This means that colleges/universities will evaluate your application and coursework on an individual basis.

A few AA-IP guides are available with information to help you prepare for a specific school or major. 

 

Associate in Business Direct Transfer Agreement

This degree shall only be granted to students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 Admission to Washington public baccalaureate Schools of Business is not guaranteed. It is strongly recommended that students contact the baccalaureate-granting Business School early in their Associate in Business DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) to be advised of additional requirements (e.g. GPA) and procedures for admission. Admission for many Business schools is competitive, and higher grade-point averages and course grades are often required.

 

Associate in Sciences (AST), Track I and Associate in Sciences (AS), Track II These degree options are designed for students pursuing a degree at Shoreline Community College in science or engineering majors. The AS degree allows students to complete many of the course sequences and major prerequisites for these majors. There are ten different AS planning sheets covering most applicable majors.

 

Associate in Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) Shoreline has agreements with seven colleges and universities which allow students with specific professional/technical degrees to earn a Bachelor degree at those institutions. Please see an advisor in the area you are interested in to learn more about any of the AAS-T options.

 

Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) The AFA degree offers students multiple opportunities and experience in a number of art disciplines with an emphasis on the development of a strong portfolio of artwork. The  AFA degree is a model that highlights transfer opportunities as an art major to Bachelor of Art and Bachelor of Fine Art programs, while providing graduates with a sold foundation for artistic growth and for employment opportunities with just the associate degree.  It also serves as a degree for students who may already have a degree in another field or are seeking positions in galleries, community centers and museums.

 

Associate of Music - Shoreline Community College's Associate of Music degree offers multiple opportunities for students. Not only is the Associate of Music degree designed to function as a transfer degree, but it also serves as a terminal degree for those students who do not have a four-year degree as an immediate goal. This degree is ideal for students may already have a degree in another field or have goals such as studio teaching or performing.   Admission to competitive four-year music programs is based on proficiency in music theory, performance, sight singing and keyboard (piano) skills. The Associate of Music degree is designed to prepare students for entry into competitive four-year music programs nationwide, as well as foster in students a lifelong interest in a wide range of musical styles. At this time, Shoreline's Associate of Music degree is positioned to serve as a model that highlights transfer opportunities for the serious music student.

 

Transfer Degrees Planning Sheets

 

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