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2023-2024 Catalog SVC 
    
2023-2024 Catalog SVC

Biology, Associate in Biology, Direct Transfer Agreement DTA/MRP


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Overview


The Associate in Biology Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program degree is intended to prepare students to transfer to Washington’s public four-year colleges and universities and many private colleges with junior standing and the majority of the prerequisites for a Biology major completed.

Selecting and planning courses with a science advisor is strongly recommended to ensure a seamless transition to a Biology major program at a specific university or four-year college. Students are encouraged to check with the transfer institution early in their decision process to confirm degree requirements of baccalaureate college of choice.

Notes on Application to a University or College:

  • Admission application deadlines vary; students must meet the deadline for the university or universities to which they plan to apply for transfer admission.
  • Certain schools may have additional - university-specific requirements that are not prerequisites to admission to the Biology major, but will need to be completed prior to graduation. Contact with advisors from individual schools for institutional requirements is highly recommended since this DTA may not meet every institution-specific graduation requirement.
  • Certain schools may have additional - university-specific requirements for admission to the institution that are not prerequisites specifically identified in the DTA requirements.

Sample Career Options


Transfer


If you are considering a major in Biology and transferring to one of the following universities:

Our Transfer Program Planning Guide is designed to provide you with recommended courses to complete your Biology Direct Transfer/MRP degree. The Biology Major Related Program (MRP) helps prepare you to transfer by requiring specific courses in the first two years that can reduce the time it takes to complete the bachelor’s degree in Biology. Of course, educational plans may vary, based on which quarter you begin, how many credits are taken, placement into Math and English, and your preferred transfer institution.

Program Map


Program Maps are an integral part of the Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a recommended quarterly sequence of courses for a full-time student to earn this degree within two years. The courses align with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and is designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, required of all SVC students. Please consult with an SVC Advisor to schedule courses and develop your personal Educational Plan.

First Year


Total Credits: 17

Total Credits: 15

3rd Quarter


Total Credits: 17

Second Year


Total Credits: 15

5th Quarter


Total Credits: 17

6th Quarter


  • Credits: (5)
  • PE Activity (1)
  • Social Science Course (5) preferably in Learning Community format.
    Suggested: ANTH 206 , ECON 101 , GEOG 100 , HIST&, PSYC 100 , POLS 101 , or SOSC 100 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
  • Humanities Course (5) preferably in Learning Community format.
    Suggested: ART 100 DRMA 101 , ENGL 112 , ENGL 115 MUSC 105 PHIL 101 PHIL 215 , or World Language. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Total Credits: 16

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