Associate in Arts & Sciences (AA)

Associate in Arts & Sciences (AA/DTA) Degree 24-25

Communication

Course Number
Title
Credits
3 - 5
Subtotal Credits
13

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning

Select one course from either the Quantitative Reasoning or Symbolic Reasoning groups below for a total of 5 credits. A single math course cannot be counted for both a Natural Science and Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning requirement.

Course Number
Title
Credits
Subtotal Credits
5

Humanities

Select three courses from the lists below for a total of 15 credits. Courses must be selected from at least two of the three groups.

Group A - at least one course must be selected from this group; no more than two courses may be selected from this group.

Group B - no more than two courses may be selected from this group.

Group C - only one course may be selected from this group.

Course Number
Title
Credits
Subtotal Credits
15

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Select three courses from the Social & Behavioral Sciences Distribution for a total of 15 credits. Courses must be selected from at least two different subject areas, with no more than 10 credits per subject area.

Course Number
Title
Credits
5
5
5
Subtotal Credits
15

Mathematical & Natural Science

Courses must be selected from two different subject areas.

Mathematical - only 5 credits may be selected from this group. A single math course cannot be counted for both a Natural Science and Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning requirement.

Natural Science (lab and non lab) - at least 10 credits must be selected from these two groups.

Natural Science (lab) - at least one course must be selected from this group.

Course Number
Title
Credits
1-15
Subtotal Credits
15

Health & Physical Education

Select three credits from the Health Lecture and/or PE Activity groups below. A maximum of three PE credits may be applied to this degree; consult with your counselor, completion coach, or faculty advisor about this rule.

Course Number
Title
Credits
Subtotal Credits
3

Electives

Courses must be numbered 100 or above. A maximum of 15 credits from restricted electives may be applied. Please consult with your counselor, completion coach, or faculty advisor for appropriate course selection.

Course Number
Title
Credits
5
5
5
5
4
Subtotal Credits
24
  • Required minimum cumulative college-level GPA of 2.0.
  • Required minimum grade of 1.0 per course.
  • At least one-third of the college-level, degree applicable credits must be taken at CBC.
  • Depending on your major, some course choices may be more appropriate than others; consult with your counselor, completion coach, or faculty advisor.
  • A student may not use equivalent cross-listed courses for the same graduation requirement. Refer to the Cross-Listed Courses section of the catalog for more information, and consult with your counselor, completion coach, or faculty advisor.
  • Refer to Catalog Option Policy for information about using previous degree requirements.
  • For individual college requirements, see Provisions on our Transfer Opportunities webpage.
  • For transferring students, 75 of the 90 credits must be fully transferable as defined by the Intercollege Relations Commission (ICRC) guidelines for the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) to be honored by four-year institutions in Washington. A maximum of 15 restriced elective [RE] credits may be used. The DTA will fulfill college and university general education requirements only. It may not meet unique institutional requirements, and does not modify admissions criteria for baccalaureate institutions. Upon entry to a baccalaureate institution, a DTA will generally provide a student with at least 90 quarter (60 semester) credits.
Subtotal Credits
0
Total Credits Required
90