Programs by Pathway
View degrees and certificates within their associated Degree Pathway.
Associate Degrees
We Offer Several Types of Associate Degrees
Associate in Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement Degree
Transfer degrees can save you time and money.
The Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement degree (AA-DTA) is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after studying at Highline College for two years. The goal is to make it easier for students to transfer to a junior-year class at a public college or university in Washington State after they complete the associate degree requirements.
Professional-Technical Degrees
Professional-technical programs help students gain the skills needed for work. The goal is for graduates to find employment in their chosen field after finishing the program.
Associate + Bachelor's Degree
If you plan to earn a baccalaureate (four-year) degree, the transfer program is designed to be the first step to achieve that goal. Highline College offers seven applied bachelor's degrees.
Associate of Arts
This AA-DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) degree is designed to satisfy the lower-division general requirements at many Washington
colleges and universities.
AA-DTA DEGREE Requirements
Associate of Science
The AS degree is intended to prepare you for transfer in science, mathematics and
other pre-professional fields.
AS Degree Requirements
Associate of Applied Science
The AAS-T combines technical courses for job preparation and transferable support
courses. Transfers to a limited number of institutions.
AAS-T Degree Requirements
Associate of Applied Science
The AAS degree will prepare you for successful employment in a professional or technical
area. Some AAS degrees have pathways to Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.
AAS Degree Requirements
Our Pathways make it easier for you to find a career or program that matches your interests and skills — and provides a path to your degree and career.
Your First Stop Should Be Advising
Advising is a critical element in the completion of any certificate. You are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Pathway Advsior in your area of study as early as possible.
Not sure where to start? Start at Entry Advising! Entry Advising is where you will receive personalized help with every step in the admissions and pre-enrollment tasks in order to enroll in classes.
