- Washington 45 - “First Year Transfer List” of General Education Courses

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This list is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year school after completing a maximum of 45 credits at a community and technical college. Students who plan to complete an associate degree at a community and technical college should consult with an academic advisor to select courses that meet the requirements of the associate degree they plan to pursue.

The list of courses in Washington 45 does not replace the Direct Transfer Agreement, Associate of Science Tracks I and II or any Major Related Program agreement, nor will it guarantee admission to a four-year institution.

“First Year Transfer List” of General Education Courses

Written Communication (5 Credits)

Choose 5 credits from the list

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
ENGL& 102 - Composition II Credits: 5
ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing Credits: 5

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills (5 Credits)

Choose 5 credits from the list

MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: 5
MATH& 141 - Precalculus I: Algebra Credits: 5
MATH& 142 - Precalculus II: Trigonometry Credits: 5
MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 5
MATH& 148 - Business Calculus Credits: 5
MATH& 151 - Calculus I Credits: 5
PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic Credits: 5

Humanities (10 Credits)

(10 credits in two different subject areas or disciplines) Note 2

ART& 100 - Art Appreciation Credits: 5
CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication Credits: 5
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
DRMA& 101 - Intro to Theatre Credits: 5
ENGL& 111 - Intro to Literature Credits: 5
MUSC& 105 - Music Appreciation Credits: 5
PHIL& 101 - Intro to Philosophy Credits: 5
and any 100-level, common course numbered (&) World Language course offered by the college

For colleges that use History as a Humanities:

HIST& 126 - World Civilizations I Credits: 5
HIST& 127 - World Civilizations II Credits: 5
HIST& 128 - World Civilizations III Credits: 5
HIST& 136 - US History 1 Credits: 5
HIST& 137 - US History 2 Credits: 5
HIST& 214 - Pacific NW History Credits: 5
HIST& 215 - Women in US History Credits: 5
HIST& 219 - Native American History Credits: 5

Social Science (10 Credits)

(10 credits in two different subject areas or disciplines)

ANTH& 100 - Survey of Anthropology Credits: 5
ECON& 201 - Micro Economics Credits: 5
ECON& 202 - Macro Economics Credits: 5
POLS& 101 - Intro Political Science Credits: 5
POLS& 202 - United States Government Credits: 5
PSYC& 100 - General Psychology Credits: 5
SOC& 101 - Intro to Sociology Credits: 5

For colleges that use History as a Social Science:

HIST& 126 - World Civilizations I Credits: 5
HIST& 127 - World Civilizations II Credits: 5
HIST& 128 - World Civilizations III Credits: 5
HIST& 136 - US History 1 Credits: 5
HIST& 137 - US History 2 Credits: 5
HIST& 214 - Pacific NW History Credits: 5
HIST& 215 - Women in US History Credits: 5
HIST& 219 - Native American History Credits: 5

Natural Sciences (10 Credits)

(10 credits in two different subject areas or disciplines)

BIOL& 100 - Survey of Biology (with Lab) Credits: 5
BIOL& 160 - General Biology w/Lab: Cell Biology Credits: 5
BIOL& 211 - Majors Cellular Credits: 5
BIOL& 212 - Majors Animal Credits: 5
BIOL& 213 - Majors Plant Credits: 5
CHEM& 110 - Chemical Concepts w/Lab Credits: 6
CHEM& 121 - Intro to Chemistry Credits: 6
GEOL& 101 - Intro Physical Geology Credits: 5
NUTR& 101 - Human Nutrition Credits: 5
PHYS 110 - Introduction to Physics Credits: 6
PHYS 114 - General Physics I Credits: 6
PHYS 115 - General Physics II Credits: 6
PHYS 116 - General Physics III Credits: 6

Additional 5 Credits

Additional 5 credits can be taken from any category listed above. The second 5-credit course in a World Language or Natural Sciences sequence could fit here.

Note

NOTE: Although these courses are listed under categories, the actual course may satisfy a different general education category at a receiving institution.

¹ Many private non-profit colleges and universities have distinct general education requirements. Students should check with institution(s) they plan to attend regarding application of transfer credits that will meet general education requirements.

² Disciplines are sometimes called subject or subject matter areas and designated by a prefix (i.e. PHIL for Philosophy and POLS for Political Science).