If you want to teach – at the elementary, middle, or high school level – begin your studies to complete a bachelor’s degree in general education or a specific subject area. See Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Science fields of study for programs in secondary education.
Degree Requirements
• Communications:
15 credits - ENGL& 101 English Composition I AND ENGL& 102 English Composition AND CMST& 220 (was SPCH 110) to Public Speaking. (These credits also meet City U’s Humanities requirements.)
• Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills:
10 credits – MATH& 131 AND MATH& 107 OR MATH 125 OR MATH& 132 OR MATH 210. Prior to enrolling in these courses, mastery of MATH 087/097 Essentials of Pre-College Math III must be demonstrated through examination or completion of MATH 087/097 with a grade of C or better. (These credits also meet City U’s Natural Science/Math requirements.)
• Humanities:
15 credits – Selected from at least two disciplines on the Distribution List. No more than 5 credits in foreign language at the 100 level, no more than 10 credits from any one discipline. No more than 5 credits in performance/skills courses are allowed.
• Natural Sciences:
15 credits – One Life Science with lab AND one Physical Science with lab AND one other Natural Science. Natural Science courses shall be from two different disciplines on the Distribution List. No more than 10 credits from any one discipline.
• Social Sciences:
20 credits – Selected from at least two disciplines on the Distribution List. No more than 10 credits from any one discipline. PSYC& 100 AND PSYC& 200 AND HIST& 126, 127, 128, 136 OR 137 AND 5 more credits from a different discipline.
• Diversity:
5 credits – From the Diversity Course List. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used toward other graduation requirements. Diversity courses are listed in the quarterly schedule and identified by ‘DIV’ attached to the course title. EDUC& 205 Intro to Education w/Field Experience:DIV recommended.
• Electives:
10 credits - See advisor for approved list of electives. SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology recommended as one of the elective courses.
• Program:
5 credits – EDUC& 205 Intro to Education w/Field Experience:DIV.
• Academic Content Area:
30 credits, including courses already listed, are required in one of the following areas: Humanities, Social Science, and Natural Science/Math.
• Other Pre-Requisites:
Cumulative (transfer) GPA of at least 2.0.Minimum of 80 hours of supervised work with children during the past three years.Passing scores on the Washington Educators Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B) www.west.nesinc.com.Computer Literacy – basic word processing, Internet skills, send/receive email.
Diversity and Distribution Lists are available in the Lower Columbia College Academic Catalog and at lowercolumbia.edu/catalog.
Total transferable credits required to earn this degree: 90 in courses numbered 100 or above with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0. A course cannot be credited toward more than one distribution or skill area.
Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:
AA DTA Outcomes
Upon the completion of the AA DTA, students will be prepared for transfer to a four-year institution for the student's intended career pathway, and have the following skills and abilities:
Global Skills (assessed at degree level):
• Communication: Express ideas and information in writing and speaking in a manner that is clear and appropriate to the audience, and read and listen effectively.
• Critical thinking: Apply objective, valid methods of inquiry and problem-solving to draw rational, ethical, and coherent conclusions.
• Interpersonal relations: Interact effectively with individuals and/or within groups.
• Numeracy: Achieve competency with numbers and graphical skills to interpret and communicate quantifiable information, and apply mathematical and statistical skills in practical and abstract contexts.
General education outcomes (assessed at course level):
• Diversity: Examine the causes and expressions of difference, power, and discrimination.
• Humanities: Explore how people process, document, and express their social and cultural experience.
• Social Science: Examine society, behavior, and relationships among individuals within a society.
• Natural Science: Develop familiarity with various aspects of the physical world and scientific explanations of observed phenomena.
Area of study outcomes:
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to assist k-12 students in their understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Develop skills to apply and teach scientific principles to young children.
• Evaluate and assess their own strengths as future teachers and make appropriate career plans.
• Construct cross curricular connections through integration of concepts and educational pedagogy.
• Examine a variety of teaching techniques, skills, and theories laying a foundation for future education courses.
• Develop a working knowledge of contemporary issues in education.
• Articulate the science of child development.
Revised February 2021
Notes:
Program planning is based on information available at the time of preparation. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with their LCC advisor and with an advisor at the college to which they plan to transfer for specific requirements. Consult the LCC catalog for LCC graduation requirements.
Most four-year universities require one year of a single foreign language as a graduation requirement.
Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA)
Elementary Education Focus
for WSU Vancouver
If you want to teach – at the elementary, middle, or high school level – begin your studies to complete a bachelor’s degree in general education or a specific subject area. See Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Science fields of study for programs in secondary education.
Degree Requirements
• Communications:
15 credits - ENGL& 101 English Composition I AND ENGL& 102 Composition II AND CMST& 220 (was SPCH 110) Public Speaking OR CMST& 230 (was SPCH 114) Small Group Communication.
• Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills:
10 credits – MATH& 131 AND MATH& 132. Prior to enrolling in these courses, mastery of MATH 087/097 Essentials of Pre-College Math III must be demonstrated through examination or completion of MATH 097 with a grade of C or better.
• Humanities:
15 credits – Selected from at least two disciplines on the Distribution List. No more than 5 credits in foreign language at the 100 level, no more than 10 credits from any one discipline. No more than 5 credits in performance/skills courses are allowed.
• Natural Sciences:
20+ credits – Students must take four science classes as follows: one Life Science AND one Physical Science AND one Natural Science with lab AND one Natural Science. Courses shall be from three different disciplines. Mandatory:
BIOL& 100 AND GEOL& 101. Strongly recommended: ASTR& 101 AND ENVS 215. Other options: Physical Science classes: CHEM& 110, 121, ERSI 105, 109, GEOG 105, OCEA& 101, PHSC 109, PHYS& 114, 115, 116. Life Science classes: BIOL& 160, 211, 212, 213. Lab courses/minimum 5 credits.
• Social Sciences:
20+ credits – select courses from three different disciplines from the following list: PSYC& 100, 200, ECON 105, ECON& 201, 202, HIST& 137, POLS& 202.
• Diversity:
5 credits – From the Diversity Course List. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used toward other graduation requirements. Diversity courses are listed in the quarterly schedule and identified by ‘DIV’ attached to the course title. Example: EDUC& 205 Education w/Field Experience:DIV.
• Electives:
10 credits – See advisor for approved list of electives. EDUC& 205 Education w/Field Experience and HIST& 136 U.S. History 1 are recommended.
Diversity and Distribution Lists are available in the Lower Columbia College Academic Catalog and at lowercolumbia.edu/catalog.
Total transferable credits required to earn this degree: 90 in courses numbered 100 or above with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5. See NOTES on page 2 for specific WSU-V requirements. A course cannot be credited toward more than one distribution or skill area.
Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:
AA DTA Outcomes
Upon the completion of the AA DTA, students will be prepared for transfer to a four-year institution for the student's intended career pathway, and have the following skills and abilities:
Global Skills (assessed at degree level):
• Communication: Express ideas and information in writing and speaking in a manner that is clear and appropriate to the audience, and read and listen effectively.
• Critical thinking: Apply objective, valid methods of inquiry and problem-solving to draw rational, ethical, and coherent conclusions.
• Interpersonal relations: Interact effectively with individuals and/or within groups.
• Numeracy: Achieve competency with numbers and graphical skills to interpret and communicate quantifiable information, and apply mathematical and statistical skills in practical and abstract contexts.
General education outcomes (assessed at course level):
• Diversity: Examine the causes and expressions of difference, power, and discrimination.
• Humanities: Explore how people process, document, and express their social and cultural experience.
• Social Science: Examine society, behavior, and relationships among individuals within a society.
• Natural Science: Develop familiarity with various aspects of the physical world and scientific explanations of observed phenomena.
Area of study outcomes:
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to assist K-12 students in their understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Develop skills to apply and teach scientific principles to young children.
• Evaluate and assess their own strengths as future teachers and make appropriate career plans.
• Construct cross curricular connections through integration of concepts and educational pedagogy.
• Examine a variety of teaching techniques, skills, and theories laying a foundation for future education courses.
• Develop a working knowledge of contemporary issues in education.
• Articulate the science of child development.
Revised February 2021
Notes:
Program planning is based on information available at the time of preparation. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with their LCC advisor and with a WSU-Vancouver advisor for specific requirements. Consult the LCC catalog for LCC graduation requirements.
Specific WSU-V requirements:
• Students must have a grade of C or better in required Elementary Education courses.
• Minimum of 90 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Must complete WEST-B testing. It is recommended that students plan to test prior to their final quarter to allow sufficient time for scoring.
• 80 hours of supervised work with children must have be completed by the January 15th WSU-V application deadline. The 80 hours must have been completed within the three years preceding application. Work can be paid or volunteer, but must be supervised.
Certificate of Proficiency (COP)