Associate in Science (AS-T Track 2) Transfer Degree

Computer Science, Atmospheric Science and Physics

The Associate in Science (AS-T) Transfer degree is designed for students who are interested in earning a two-year academic degree. This degree is primarily intended for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university with a major in the natural sciences, pre-med, engineering or computer science. Like all Cascadia transfer degrees, the AS degree provides students with a solid foundation for future studies through the completion of a range of courses in the sciences and liberal arts. Courses are similar to what would typically be taken at a four-year college or university. Students selecting this degree complete a common general education core and then choose between two “tracks.” Track 1 is for students planning to major in Biological Sciences, Environmental/Resource/Earth Sciences, Chemistry or Geology. Track 2 is for students with majors in Computer Science, Atmospheric Science or Physics. Track 2 also has a specific engineering portion for students plannig on a major in engineering. It is not necessary to complete a degree at Cascadia to be eligible to transfer to a baccalaureate-granting college or university. AS-T degree students should, however, consult an academic advisor for full details.

Degree Requirements

Associate in Science Transfer Degree (AS-T Track 1 and 2) requires at least 90 credit hours in college level courses (numbered 100 or above), a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average, a minimum of 25 credits in residence at Cascadia, and completion of all of the requirements for this degree. Students must complete and submit an application for graduation to Enrollment Services for review and approval before the degree is granted. Students must include the graduation fee payment with the application form.

Students must complete either COLL 101 or COLL 100 within the first 30 credits at Cascadia. This course introduces students to Cascadia’s learning model and sets them up for academic success in college by introducing them to the culture of higher education and to particular ways of knowing and reasoning within the academic disciplines.

(see Foundations for College Success distribution list)

1. Communicating And Thinking Critically 15 credits. Complete the sequence below.
   • ENG 101 College Composition: 5 credits and ENG 102 Writing from Research: 5 credits
   • CMU 150 Multicultural Communication: 5 credits OR SOC 150 Social Inequality: 5 credits
2. Global Thinking 5 credits. One of the Humanities or Social Sciences courses designated CKR on the distribution lists. This course may also apply to the Humanities or Social Sciences distribution requirements.
3. Quantitative or Symbolic Reasoning 5 credits MATH 130 and MATH 140

(see Foundations for College Success distribution list)

Students must complete a minimum of 5 credits from the Humanities Distribution List. The AS degree also requires completion of an additional 5 credits in either Humanities or Social Sciences. No more than 5 credits may be included from those courses designated HP as performance/skills. Only one class of world language at the 100 level may be included.

(see Humanities distribution list)

Students must complete a minimum of 5 credits from the Social Science Distribution List. The AS degree also requires completion of an additional 5 credits in either Humanities or Social Sciences.

(see Social Sciences distribution list)

Students must complete the following courses in preparation for their specific pre-major program. Consult an advisor or faculty member for assistance in researching specific institutional major requirements. Lab courses are noted.

1. Physics (calculus-based PHYS 121/122/123 or algebra-based PHYS 114/115/116) sequence: 15 credits
2. Computer programming (BIT 142): 5 credits
3. Third quarter calculus or approved statistics course (MATH 150 or MATH 235): 5 credits
4. Chemistry with lab (CHEM 142) required for engineering majors: 6 credits; others select 5 credits of science based on advising: 5 credits

(see Natural Sciences distribution list)

Remaining elective credits should be planned with the help of an advisor based on the requirements of the specific major at the baccalaureate institution the student selects to attend. Elective credits may be selected from any of the distribution and elective courses. No more than 12 credits may be included from Restricted Electives List.

(see Elective distribution list)

These courses may be taken to satisfy elective credits for Cascadia Community College but may not be accepted for transfer by some institutions. No more than 15 credits may be included from courses on the distribution lists.

(see Restricted Elective distribution list)

Please Note: Professional/technical courses (BIT) numbered 100 or above may be considered restricted electives, with a 15 credit maximum transferability. Consult an advisor. Math 110 will not satisfy any distribution requirements in the AS-T degree.

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