Program Map for Global Studies DTA
Global education provides for the study of international issues within a multidisciplinary frame work. An education that focuses on the interdependence of communities fuels your ability to contribute to important decision-making processes. For more information about the Global Studies DTA, contact the faculty program advisor, Elke Dinter edinter@everettcc.edu'
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Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 to decide on your first quarter courses.
See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below MATH& 107, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60→ TS 70 → MATH/TS 76 → MATH/TS 86
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.
Take COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as the Study Abroad club or a language club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Global Studies Pathway so that if you change to another Global Studies program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.
Take MATH& 107 - Math in Society or MATH 138 - Applied College Algebra
Note: The prerequisite for MATH 138 is MATH 96 - Intermediate Algebra for Precalculus
Take ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Take NUTR 180* - Sustainable Food Systems: What to Eat and Why It Matters or another lab-science course. Take the first quarter course in a world language of your choice. These courses are numbered WORLD LANGUAGE CLASS& 121. For example, CHIN& 121 - Chinese I is the first Chinese language course. Take GS 101D - Introduction to Global Studies
Take one of the following country-specific courses: GS 185D - Introduction to Latin America; GS 186D - Pacific Island Cultures; GS 187D - Introduction to the Middle East; GS 188D - Introduction to China Take the second quarter course in the world language you chose. These courses are numbered WORLD LANGUAGE& 122. For example, CHIN& 122 - Chinese II is the second Chinese language course.
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss options.
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as the Study Abroad club
- Consider internships or service learning
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transferring. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.
Take ENGL& 102* - English Composition II or another Basic Communication Skills course. Take the third quarter course in the world language you chose. These courses are numbered WORLD LANGUAGE 123. For example, CHIN& 123 - Chinese III is the third Chinese language course. Take NAT S 107* - Sustainability and Systems or another natural science lab course. Take SOC 255D* - Medicine Across Cultures or another social science course. Take ECON 101D* - Understanding Economics or another social science course.
Suggested electives for students majoring in Global Studies in Phase Three or Four
Humanities
- ART 124D - Understanding Workd Art (5 cr, H, D)
- CMST 204D - Intercultural Communications (5 cr, H, D)
- HUM 160D - Introduction to Japanese History and Culture (5 cr, H, D)
- HUM 166D - Germany in Transition - Toward a Multi-Ethnic Civilization (5 cr, H, D)
- HUM 175D - Introduction to Italian History and Culture (5 cr, H)
- HUM 180D - Introduction to Latinos in the United States (5 cr, H, SS, D)
- HUM 247D - Introduction to World Religions (5 cr, H, D)
Social Science
- GEOG 102D - World Regional Geography (5 cr, SS, D)
- POLS& 101 - Introduction to Political Science (5 cr, SS)
- POLS& 203 - International Relations (5 cr, SS)
Natural Sciences
- BIOL 105 - Disease in Modern Society (5 cr, NS)
- ENVS& 100 - Survey of Environmental Science: Sustaining Our Earth (5 cr, NS)
- OCEA& 101 - Introduction to Oceanography w/Lab (5 cr, NS-L)
Electives - A
- MUSC 110D - World Music (5 cr, H,D)
- DRMA 107D - Understanding Diversity Through Drama (5 cr, H,D)
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss to discuss transfer options and career opportunities
- Join a learning community
- Volunteer in Human Services related programs
- Consider studying abroad or attending a conference
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer.
Take CMST 210* - Interpersonal Communication or another humanities course Take BIOL 107* - Life Science for Everybody or another natural science course Take PSYC& 100* - General Psychology or another elective course. Take PHIL 110* - Social Ethics or another humanities course Take ANTH 116D* - Cultures in Context or another elective course. Take additional elective courses to reach 90 total college-level credits. These can be any college-level courses that match your interests as well as any courses that were listed as options in Phases 2, 3, and 4 above that you did not already take.
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with a program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met