Multi-Occupational Trades Associate in Technical Arts (ATA)

Multi-Occupational Trades Associate in Technical Arts (ATA)

Use Your Apprenticeship Experience to Earn a Degree!

If you've completed an approved apprenticeship program affiliated with Everett Community College, you may be eligible to receive a Multi-Occupational Trades Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) degree with the completion of additional general education classes.

Program Eligibility

To be eligible for the degree, you must have completed an EvCC-affiliated apprenticeship program that includes:

  • 450 or more classroom (RSI) hours
  • 5,200 or more on-the-job training (OJT) hours

Eligible Apprenticeship Programs

Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC)

  • Machinist
  • Plastic Process Technician
  • Industrial Maintenance Technician

Snohomish County PUD

  • Lineman
  • Meterman
  • Utility Wireman

Washington State Fire Fighters JATC (WSFF JATC)

  • Firefighter

Degree Requirements

Apprenticeship Completion (equivalent to 67 credits)

Completion of a qualifying apprenticeship counts as the technical body of the degree.
To verify your eligibility:

  • Submit a copy of your Journey card with your graduation application
  • Approval must be provided by staff in the Professional & Technical Education & Applied Sciences department

General Education Courses (23–25 credits)

Requirement

Credits

Course Options

Quantitative Skills

5

ENGR 240, MATH& 107, 141, 142, 144, 146, 148, 151, 152, MATH 138, 260, 261

Communication Skills

5

ENGL 098, ENGL& 101, CMST& 210, CMST& 220

Diversity

5

Any course with a Diversity (D) attribute

Human Relations

3–5

CMST& 210, CMST& 230, BUS 110, BUS 165, H DEV 155

Elective (JATC Approved)

5

May not duplicate courses above; must enhance job effectiveness. A signed approval letter or email from the JATC is required. Recommended: BUS& 101, BUS 154, BUS 200, CL 101, SPAN& 121

Important: Courses may only be used to satisfy one requirement. For example, CMST& 210 cannot count for both Communication and Human Relations.

Total Credits Required: 90

 

 

Resources & Next Steps

If you have questions about degree eligibility or need assistance, please contact:

Kimberly Caldwell
Apprenticeship Program Manager
Professional & Technical Education & Applied Sciences
Email: kcaldwell@everettcc.edu
Phone: 425-388-9024