Associate of Arts - Specialization in Interdisciplinary Writing Studies
Tacoma Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Tacoma, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 10,573 / per year *
Application deadline
15 Nov 2024
Earliest start date
01 Apr 2024
* 2022-2023 estimated tuition cost
Introduction
TCC’s Interdisciplinary Writing Studies Specialization of the Associate of Arts (DTA) degree provides well-rounded academic preparation, real-world writing experience, and work-related skills for transfer to a wide variety of four-year college or university programs and for entry into the workforce. This specialization is also a great choice for students who know they want to transfer but haven’t yet decided exactly what they want to do with their lives. It is especially beneficial to students planning to transfer to the University of Washington Tacoma, due to UWT’s emphasis on interdisciplinary studies.
Courses are designed to help students develop the capacity to critically examine power and privilege within print and digital texts; produce effective audience-centered texts; and develop an inclusive, respectful, and multicultural worldview through engagement with faculty, peers, and locally and nationally recognized writers, activists, and other speakers.
Students pursuing the specialization have opportunities to write for and edit TCC publications, including Una Voce, the magazine of student writing; Trillium, the magazine of creative writing and art; and The Challenge online student newspaper. Students may apply for positions as writing tutors/support staff in the Writing and Tutoring Center or through the Supplemental Instruction program.
All public universities in the state of Washington have a language requirement at the bachelor's degree level. Students should review those requirements and ensure they meet them prior to transfer. World language credit can be applied toward humanities, multicultural, and general elective requirements of the Associate of Arts degree.
- Fall 2023 - Application Deadline (Aug 15) and Classes Start (Sep 25)
- Winter 2024 - Application Deadline (Nov 15) and Classes Start (Jan 3)
- Spring 2024 - Application Deadline (Feb 15) and Classes Start (April 1)
Curriculum
Interdisciplinary Writing Studies Specialization Requirements
Prepares students to transfer to a wide variety of four-year college or university programs with work-related skills in interdisciplinary fields such as media, education, business, government, publishing, non-profit, public relations, communication, and arts sectors.
40 credits (90 credits total)
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5
- ENGL& 102 or ENGL 103 English Composition II Argument and Persuasion or Composition III Writing about Literature 5
- ENGL& 235 Technical Writing or Literature Course 5
- SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5
- PSYC& 100 General Psychology 5
- POLS& 101 or 202 Introduction to Political Science or American Government 5
- CMST& 101 or CMST 110 Introduction to Communication or Multicultural Communication 5
- Additional CMST& or CMST course 5
It is recommended that students enroll in a Learning Community in their first year. Learning Communities are cohorts of students who take two courses together. Teachers integrate content to create interdisciplinary connections and provide student support. Example learning communities include ENGL& 101/SOC& 101 and CMST& 101/ENGL& 101.
Recommended Courses
- LS 101 or 102 Introduction to Research or Research for Writing in the Disciplines 2
- WRITE 140, 141, or 142 Writing Tutor Practicum 2
- ENGL 178 Trillium Workshop 2
- ENGL 180 Una Voce Workshop 2
- ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science 5
- SCI 105 Introductory Topics in Natural Science 5
Career Opportunities
Completion of the Interdisciplinary Writing Studies specialization prepares students to transfer to a four-year college as a junior and pursue a diverse range of degrees and careers, including meaningful and fulfilling work in media, education, business, government, publishing, non-profit, public relations, communication, and arts sectors.