90 minimum credits
The Associate of Science Transfer (AS-T) Degree Track 1 is designed to prepare students for upper division study in the areas of biological sciences, environmental/resource sciences, chemistry, geology, and earth science. Completing the AS-T degree will prepare students for upper division study; it does not guarantee students admission to the major. AS-T degree students should consult an academic advisor for full details.
Completion Requirements
The Associate in Science - Transfer Track 1 degree 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 meet with an advisor to complete and submit an application for graduation.
Earth Sciences, Sustainability and Environmental Studies
Students in an Earth Science, Sustainability and Environmental Studies pathway who successfully complete this degree will be able to:
- Understand living organisms’ dependence on ecosystem functions and sustainable systems
- Explain how sustainable systems function
- Explain the interactions and impacts of human culture on how natural systems function
- Analyze biological, chemical, or physical attributes of systems
- Collect and analyze quantitative or observational data independently and collaboratively
- Report research to various audiences
- Use field and other applied research methods
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Students in a STEM pathway who successfully complete this degree will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency with tools such as software or equipment appropriate to the STEM field
- Engage in the analytical process, by making observations, designing, implementing, and evaluating the approach
- Demonstrate proficiency with interpreting data and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
- Communicate complex ideas using written, verbal, and visual methods appropriate for a given audience
- Recognize the responsibility to positively impact both local and global societies through sustainable and ethical practices.
General Education Core Courses
Foundations for College Success
Must be completed within the first 30 credits.
Communication
Quantitative or Symbolic Reasoning
Equity, Diversity, and Power Requirement
Students must complete a 150-series EDP course and at least one more additional EDP-designated course-- totaling ten (10) credits-- to meet the Equity, Diversity, and Power completion requirement. EDP courses in the 150-series ground students in the needed cognitive tools and background to critically analyze their position in our increasingly interconnected, complex, and diverse world so they can pursue further study and seek out their careers more intentionally. EDP designated courses may also apply toward Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science, or General Elective distribution requirements as indicated. See the Cascadia catalog for the complete list of EDP-designated courses.
Humanities/Social Sciences Distribution Requirement
Students must complete courses from at least two different disciplines. No more than five credits may be included from those courses designated HP as performance/skills, applied theory or lecture/studio courses. Only 5 credits of a world language or ASL at the 100 level may be included. CMST 150, GS 150, HIST 150, HUM 150, or SOC 150 may be used to fulfill 5 credits of the Humanities or Social Sciences Distribution requirement.