Program Map for Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice (DESJ)
The interdisciplinary DTA with an interest in Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice (DESJ) focuses on the study of race, class, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, with a particular emphasis on how these and other social classifications are linked to power, privilege, and the allocation of resources and opportunities. The program teaches critical thinking, effective communication, and the value of diversity while preparing you to impact your community and to strengthen the broader fabric of society. For more information, contact a program advisor.
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Diversity, Equity & Social Justice Interest, AAS-DTA
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 (or Zoom) 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/AEP 97 depending on their placement.
Take COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
[If your program has an introductory course that can be taken right away, include it here!]
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
- 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 library
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club.
- See if you qualify ffor TRiO, scholarships, or support from CDS
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice DTA Pathway.
Take one of the following courses (discuss the best option for you with your advisor):
- MATH& 107 - Math in Society
- MATH 138 - Applied College Algebra
- MATH& 141 - Precalculus I: College Algebra
- PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic
- MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics
Note: The prerequisite for MATH& 138 is MATH 96 which can be taken after MATH/TS 86.
Take ENGL& 101 - English Composition I
Take SOC 170D - Power and Privilege
Take another DESJ course that contributes to the Humanities distribution, such as:
- English 175D: Intro to African American Literature and Culture
- English 125D: Native American Literature
- Humanities 200D: Introduction to Gender Studies
- Humanities 110D: Introduction to American Cultural Studies
- English 240D: Intro to American Literature
- English 246D: American Literature III
- Global Studies 105D: Global Issues Through Film
- History 170D: Multicultural American History
- History 215D: Women in US History
Take another DESJ course that contributes to the Social Sciences distribution, such as:
- History 170D: Multicultural American History
- History 215D: Women in US History
- Global Studies 101D: Introduction to Global Studies
- Anthropology 122D: Human Diversity
- Anthropology 206D: Cultural Anthropology
- Anthropology 255D: Medicine Across Cultures
- Geography 201D: Cultural Geography
- Political Science 210D: The Politics of Diversity
- Psychology 210D: Human Sexuality
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interests.
- Add as many rows as necessary to include recommended actions that are relevant to your program at this phase.
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program. Take care not to have more than 10 credits in any one discipline across Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Take either ENGL& 102 - English Composition II or CMST& 220 - Public Speaking (Consult with your advisor about which might be a better fit for your transfer plans)
Take another DESJ course that contributes to the Humanities distribution in a different discipline from your first course, such as one listed above.
Take another DESJ course that contributes to the Social Sciences distribution in a different discipline from your first course, such as one listed above.
Take a Natural Science lab class, such as:
- Environmental Science &101 - Intro to Environmental Science w/ Lab
- Anthropology &215 - Bioanthropology w/ Lab
- Botany 115D - Ethnobotany: Plants and People
- Nutrition 180 - Sustainable Food Choices and Why it Matters
Take another Natural Science distribution course in a different discipline from your first Natural Science course, such as one of the above or:
- Biology 105 - Disease in Modern Society
- Natural Sciences 103 - Sustainability and Systems
- Anthropology &115 - Our Place in Nature
Take DESJ 198 to prepare for your Capstone Project.
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer options and career opportunities.
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer. Take care not to have more than 10 credits in any one discipline across Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Enroll in DESJ 199 and complete your Capstone Project.
Take another Natural Science distribution course.
Take another Humanities or Social Sciences distribution course. You can choose from the DESJ courses listed above or another course that suits your interest.
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. For elective courses related to DESJ objectives, consider:
- CMST &204D Intercultural Communication
- HDEV 210D: Living and Working in a Diverse Society
- CJ 115: Inequities in Criminal Justice
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with a faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.