90 minimum credits
The Associate of Science-Transfer Track Degree 2 (AS-T) is designed to prepare students for upper-division study in the areas of engineering, physics, and atmospheric science. Completing the AS-T degree will prepare students for upper division study; it does not guarantee students admission to the major. Like all Cascadia transfer degrees, the AS-T degree provides students with a solid foundation for future studies through the completion of a range of courses in the sciences and liberal arts. AS-T degree students should consult an academic advisor for full details.
Completion Requirements
The Associate in Science-Transfer Track 2 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.
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.
Pre-Major Requirements
Students must complete courses from at least two different disciplines and include at least five credits of a lab course (LAB).
At least 10 credits are required in physical, earth and/or biological sciences. Students should consult an advisor for recommendations on pre-major transfer institution requirements. Students should complete the sequence courses listed below at one institution.
Program Required Electives
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 intends to attend. Elective credits may be selected from any of the distribution and elective courses. Professional/technical courses numbered 100 or above may be considered restricted electives. No more than 5.0 credits may be included from Restricted Electives List. Consult an advisor for more information.