Computer Science, Associate of Science Transfer
Are you fascinated by the thought of fortifying cybersecurity defenses, developing the next viral video game, or leveraging technology to solve real-world problems? If so, you're in the right place! Our Associate of Science Transfer in Computer Science (AST-CS) program is your stepping stone to these exciting career paths and more. Developed within the Oregon Major Transfer Map (MTM) framework, this program ensures you can transfer seamlessly to one of Oregon’s public universities to complete a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Kick-starting your computer science journey with us allows you to save substantially on tuition costs, enabling you to transfer to your desired university as a junior with just a two-year path to completing your bachelor's degree.
We offer two specialized tracks tailored to your transfer university choices: one for students leaning towards Oregon State University, Portland State University, or the University of Oregon, and another for those eyeing Eastern Oregon University, Southern Oregon University, or Western Oregon University. The best part? You don’t have to make this decision until your second year, giving you ample time to explore your interests and consult with advisors. So, why wait? Unlock a world of possibilities in computer science and set the stage for an impactful and fulfilling career.
Graduation Requirements
Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better. Twenty-four (24) credits must be completed at Southwestern before the degree is awarded. Students must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and meet the residency requirements at the college.
Students must complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Core Transfer Map (CTM) Requirements
All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
Writing
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WR121Z | Composition I | 4 |
Note: Information Literacy is included through embedding the appropriate content and analytical activity in courses that count toward the writing Foundational Requirement.
Mathematics
Select two of the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH111Z | Precalculus I: Functions | 4 |
| MTH112Z | Precalculus II: Trigonometry | 4 |
| MTH251 | Calculus I Differential Calculus | 4 |
| MTH252 | Calculus II Integral Calculus | 4 |
Natural Sciences
Select the first TWO courses from ONE of the following sequences:
OSU/PSU/UO Track:
Choose a course sequence in Physics, Chemistry, or Biology.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PH201 | General Physics I: Mechanics | 5 |
| PH202 | General Physics II: Heat, Waves, Relativity | 5 |
| PH203 | Gen Physics III: Elect & Magnetism | 5 |
| OR | ||
| PH211 | General Physics with Calculus I | 5 |
| PH212 | General Physics with Calculus II | 5 |
| PH213 | General Physics with Calculus III | 5 |
| OR | ||
| CHEM221 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM222 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM223 | General Chemistry III | 5 |
| OR | ||
| CHEM221 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| BI201 | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| BI202 | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| OR | ||
| BI201 | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| BI202 | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| BI203 | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| OR | ||
| G201 | Physical Geology I | 4 |
| G202 | Physical Geology II | 4 |
| G203 | Historical Geology | 4 |
EOU/SOU/WOU Track:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Any Two Lab Science Courses | 8-10 | |
Arts and Letters
Choose any two (2) courses:
Only second year foreign language courses fulfill the Arts and Letters category.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART115 | Basic Design I Intro to Elements of Art and Principles of Design | 4 |
| ART116 | Basic Design II, Color Theory | 4 |
| ART117 | Basic Design III, Intro to 3D Desgn | 4 |
| ART131 | Introduction to Drawing I | 3 |
| ART132 | Introduction to Drawing II | 3 |
| ART133 | Introduction to Drawing III | 3 |
| ART191 | Beginning Sculpture | 3 |
| ART192 | Beginning Sculpture | 3 |
| ART204 | History of Western Art: Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| ART205 | History of Western Art: Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| ART206 | History of Western Art: Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| ART244 | Bronze Casting | 3 |
| ART253 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART256 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART281 | Painting I Beginning | 3 |
| ART282 | Painting II Beginning | 3 |
| ART283 | Painting III Beginning | 3 |
| ART284 | Painting I Intermediate | 3 |
| ART285 | Painting II Intermediate | 3 |
| ART286 | Painting III Intermediate | 3 |
| ASL201 | 2nd Yr American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL202 | 2nd Yr American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL203 | 2nd Yr American Sign Language III | 4 |
| COMM100Z | Introduction to Communication | 4 |
| COMM111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| COMM218Z | Interpersonal Communication | 4 |
| COMM219 | Small Group Discussion | 4 |
| COMM220 | Gender And Communication | 4 |
| ENG104Z | Introduction To Literature: Fiction | 4 |
| ENG105Z | Introduction To Literature: Drama | 4 |
| ENG106Z | Introduction To Literature: Poetry | 4 |
| ENG107 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG108 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG109 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG201 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG204 | Survey of English Literature | 3 |
| ENG205 | Survey of English Literature | 3 |
| ENG206 | Survey of English Literature | 3 |
| ENG253 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| ENG254 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| ENG255 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| HUM204 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| HUM205 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| HUM206 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| MUS101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUS111 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS112 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS113 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS201 | Intro to Music and its Literature | 3 |
| MUS202 | Intro to Music and its Literature | 3 |
| MUS203 | Intro to Music and its Literature | 3 |
| MUS205 | Intro to Jazz History | 3 |
| MUS206 | Intro to History of Rock and Roll | 3 |
| MUS211 | Advanced Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS212 | Advanced Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS213 | Advanced Music Theory III | 3 |
| PHL101 | Introduction to Philosophy: Philosophical Problems | 3 |
| PHL102 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHL103 | Intro to Logic and Critical Thnkg | 3 |
| PHL211 | Existentialism | 3 |
| SPAN201 | Second Year Spanish | 4 |
| SPAN202 | Second Year Spanish | 4 |
| SPAN203 | Second Year Spanish | 4 |
| WR241 | Imaginative Creative Writing Fiction | 3 |
| WR242 | Imaginative Writing Poetry | 3 |
| WR243 | Imaginative Writing Explorations | 3 |
Social Sciences
Choose any two (2) courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH201 | Physical Anthropology and Evolution | 3 |
| ANTH202 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH203 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH221 | Intro to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH222 | Cultural Anthropology II | 3 |
| ANTH223 | Cultural Anthropology III | 3 |
| ANTH224 | Intro to Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH230 | Native North Americans: Oregon | 3 |
| ANTH231 | Native North Americans: PNW | 3 |
| ANTH232 | Native North Americans | 3 |
| CJ101 | Intro to Criminology | 4 |
| ED169 | Overview of Student Special Needs | 3 |
| ED258 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| GEOG105 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HDFS140 | Contemporary American Families | 3 |
| HDFS222 | Understanding Families: Supporting Diversity Disability and Risk | 3 |
| HDFS229 | Child Development PreK - Adolescent | 3 |
| HDFS247 | Child Development 0-8 | 3 |
| HST101 | History of Western Civilization | 3 |
| HST102 | History of Western Civilization | 3 |
| HST103 | History of Western Civilization | 3 |
| HST104 | History of the Middle East | 3 |
| HST195 | History of the Vietnam War | 3 |
| HST201 | History of the United States | 3 |
| HST202 | History of the United States | 3 |
| HST203 | History of the United States | 3 |
| HST240 | Hist of Oregon and the South Coast | 3 |
| PS201 | American Government: Political Institutions | 3 |
| PS202 | American Government: Policy Issues | 3 |
| PS203 | Local Politics and Government | 3 |
| PS205 | International Relations: US Foreign Policy in the 20th Century | 3 |
| PSY100 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| PSY201Z | General Psychology | 4 |
| PSY202Z | General Psychology | 4 |
| PSY203 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY216 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY228 | Introduction to Social Science Research | 3 |
| PSY231 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY237 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| PSY239 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY243 | Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| SOC204 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC205 | Social Institutions and Change | 3 |
| SOC206 | Social Problems and Issues | 3 |
| SOC208 | Sociology of Sport | 3 |
| SOC210 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SOC213 | Racial and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOC218 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
Cultural Literacy
Students are required to complete at least one (1) course from any of the above discipline studies that meets the statewide criteria for cultural literacy. SWOCC offers these courses that satisfy the Cultural Literacy requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH201 | Physical Anthropology and Evolution | 3 |
| ANTH202 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH203 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH221 | Intro to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH222 | Cultural Anthropology II | 3 |
| ANTH223 | Cultural Anthropology III | 3 |
| ANTH224 | Intro to Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH230 | Native North Americans: Oregon | 3 |
| ANTH231 | Native North Americans: PNW | 3 |
| ANTH232 | Native North Americans | 3 |
| ED258 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| ENG107 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG108 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG109 | World Literature | 3 |
| GEOG105 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HDFS140 | Contemporary American Families | 3 |
| HUM204 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| HUM205 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| HUM206 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| HST104 | History of the Middle East | 3 |
| MUS205 | Intro to Jazz History | 3 |
| MUS206 | Intro to History of Rock and Roll | 3 |
| PSY216 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY231 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOC208 | Sociology of Sport | 3 |
| SOC210 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SOC213 | Racial and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOC218 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| COMM220 | Gender And Communication | 4 |
Computer Science Major Transfer Map (MTM) Requirements - EOU/SOU/WOU
All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
Computer Science Specific Courses (total of 16 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS160 | Introducton To Computer Science | 4 |
| CS161 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CS162 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| CS260 | Data Structures | 4 |
Writing Specific Courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WR122Z | Composition II | 4 |
Communication Specific Courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
Mathematics Specific Courses:
Complete the following courses (if not completed as part of the CTM):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH251 | Calculus I Differential Calculus | 4 |
| MTH252 | Calculus II Integral Calculus | 4 |
Electives
Should Bring total credits to 90.
Computer Science Major Transfer Map (MTM) Requirements - OSU/PSU/UO
All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
Computer Science Specific Courses (total of 20 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS160 | Introducton To Computer Science | 4 |
| CS161 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CS162 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| CS260 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CS205 | System Programming & Architecture | 4 |
Natural Sciences
Complete sequence started under the Core Transfer Map (the third class listed for each sequence).
Writing Specific Courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WR227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
Communication Specific Courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
Mathematics Specific Courses:
Complete the following courses (if not completed as part of the CTM):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH251 | Calculus I Differential Calculus | 4 |
| MTH252 | Calculus II Integral Calculus | 4 |
Electives
Should Bring total credits to 90.
Electives
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Students must take college-level Lower Division science courses above 100-Level that would bring total credits to 90.
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All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
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A maximum of nine (9) credits of PE185 sport/activity courses may be applied to the AST-CS degree.
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Three (3) credit hours of PE185 sport/activity courses may be granted toward the AST-CS for completion of military basic training. A copy of the military transcript or DD-214 is required.
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Courses numbered 199/299 will qualify as elective credit only.
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A maximum of 45 credits is allowed for basic, developmental, or supportive courses under federal financial aid guidelines.
Student Program Learning Outcomes
Computer Science Major Outcomes
- Develop software using both structured and object-oriented paradigms that meets the requirements of a written specification;
- Explain the software development life cycle and the specific tools and processes used to create software; and
- Design, analyze, and implement algorithms to solve computational problems using various data structures as problem-solving tools. These data structures must include arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, and hash tables.
Arts & Letters
- Interpret and engage in the Arts & Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life; and
- Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.
Cultural Literacy
- Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.
Mathematics
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems; and
- Recognize which mathematical concepts are applicable to a scenario, apply appropriate mathematics and technology in its analysis, and then accurately interpret, validate, and communicate the results.
Social Science
- Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior; and
- Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live.
Speech/Oral Communication
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals;
- Respond to the needs of diverse audiences and contexts; and
- Build and manage relationships.
Writing
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for academic and, in some cases, professional audiences;
- Locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize information to communicate effectively; and
- Demonstrate appropriate reasoning in response to complex issues.
Information Literacy
- Formulate a problem statement;
- Determine the nature and extent of the information needed to address the problem;
- Access relevant information effectively and efficiently;
- Evaluate information and its source critically; and
- Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information.
Science or Computer Science
- Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models, and solutions and generate further questions;
- Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually, and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner; and
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment.
Recommended Program Schedule
The OSU/PSU/UO and EOU/SOU/WOU tracks both have the same schedule for the first year to allow students time to decide on their preferred transfer university before committing to a track. Students who are undecided on a transfer university in the second year should complete the OSU/PSU/UO track. Please work with your advisor to determine courses.
First Year (OSU/PSU/UO and EOU/SOU/WOU tracks)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CS160 | Introducton To Computer Science | 4 |
| MTH111Z | Precalculus I: Functions | 4 |
| WR121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| Arts and Letters Course 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Winter | ||
| CS161 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| MTH112Z | Precalculus II: Trigonometry | 4 |
| COMM111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Social Science Course 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CS162 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| MTH251 | Calculus I Differential Calculus | 4 |
| Arts and Letters Course 1 | 3-4 | |
| Social Science Course 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Total Credits | 44-48 | |
Second Year (OSU/PSU/UO Track)
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MTH231 | Elements of Discrete Mathematics I | 4 |
| WR227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| PH211 |
General Physics with Calculus I (Science Course) or General Chemistry I or Introductory Biology |
4-5 |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Winter | ||
| MTH232 | Elements of Discrete Mathematics II | 4 |
| MTH252 | Calculus II Integral Calculus | 4 |
| CS260 | Data Structures | 4 |
| PH212 |
General Physics with Calculus II (Science Course) or General Chemistry II or Introductory Biology |
4-5 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CS205 | System Programming & Architecture | 4 |
| Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| PH213 |
General Physics with Calculus III (Science Course) or General Chemistry III or Introductory Biology |
4-5 |
| Credits | 14-17 | |
| Total Credits | 45-51 | |
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Most universities have specific recommendations for elective courses that will streamline degree completion at their institutions. Consult with an advisor for guidance on selecting electives.
Second Year (OSU/PSU/UO Track)
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| WR122Z | Composition II | 4 |
| Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Science 1 (any lab science) | 4-5 | |
| Credits | 14-17 | |
| Winter | ||
| MTH252 | Calculus II Integral Calculus | 4 |
| CS260 | Data Structures | 4 |
| Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Science 2 (any lab science) | 4-5 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 12-16 | |
| Total Credits | 41-50 | |
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Most universities have specific recommendations for elective courses that will streamline degree completion at their institutions. Consult with an advisor for guidance on selecting electives.