ASSOCIATE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE TRANSFER DEGREE
The Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP is a transfer-focused associate degree that offers a strong foundation for transfer into bachelor’s programs in computer science and related fields. This program helps students complete the courses required for Computer Science bachelor's degrees at both public and private universities across Washington State. With flexible scheduling and online class options, you can prepare for your Computer Science career while still balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
CONTACT US
ENTRY ADVISING
Email: advising@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-5840
DEAN SARAH WAKEFIELD
Dean of General Education & Transfer
Email: swakefield@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-2285
HELEN ZHENG
Guided Pathways Navigator
Email: mzheng@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-2587
SARAH HOAGLIN
Computer Science DTA Adviser
Email: shoaglin@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-6635
Degree Overview
Associate in Pre-Nursing
In the Computer Science DTA/MRP degree, you’ll build a strong foundation in core subjects like programming, data structures, calculus, and physics to prepare for a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Alongside your technical coursework, you’ll complete general education classes in math, science, humanities, and social sciences, helping you develop essential skills in problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking. This 90-credit associate degree is designed for transfer to public and private universities across Washington State:
- DTA (Washington Direct Transfer Agreement): A degree that prepares students for transfer to all public universities and many private colleges in Washington State.
- MRP (Major Related Program): A transfer degree that prepares students for high demand bachelor’s degree programs that require specific prerequisite courses in the first two years.
Transfer Institutions
The Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP degree can transfer to Computer Science
programs at these universities:
Public Universities
- Central Washington University
- Eastern Washington University
- The Evergreen State College
- University of Washington (all campuses)
- Washington State University (all campuses)
- Western Washington University
- Gonzaga University
- Heritage University
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Saint Martin’s University
- Seattle Pacific University
- Seattle University
- Whitworth University
- Bellevue College
Majors
Students completing the Associate in Computer Science degree may pursue majors (bachelor’s degrees) in these fields. Some majors or universities may have additional requirements beyond this degree, be sure to work with your adviser & transfer university to select courses and plan your transfer.
- Applied Computing
- Computer Science
- Computer or Software Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics / Data Science
- Health Informatics
- Information Technology
- Information Technology Management
- Mathematics
- Physics
- User Experience (UX) and Human-Centered Design
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OTHER INFORMATION
There are no admissions requirements to take classes for the Computer Science DTA. Here are some recommendations to get started:
- Comfort with reading and writing in English
- Comfort with using the Internet, word processing and using a computer
- You may need placement before taking English or Math classes:
- See all English placement options or take the free English placement survey
- See all Math placement options or take the free Math placement survey
- Many computer science bachelor's programs have competitive admissions. For these universities you will need a cumulative GPA significantly above a 2.0 and a higher GPA in specific classes to transfer.
- Transfer requirements are different at each university and computer science program, and you may need to complete requirements beyond this degree. See university specific recommendations on the Computer Science worksheet.
- Students should talk with their future university early on to plan for application requirements and specific classes to choose within the degree.
- Completing this degree does not guarantee admission to any university.
- Some universities may require that you take world language at the college level if you did not complete two years of a world language in high school, or take a test if you already speak another language. Talk to a transfer adviser at your future university for more information.
- Total of 90 college-level credits required
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to graduate
- Minimum passing grade of 1.0 GPA required in each course (2.0 GPA or higher is strongly recommended.)
- A course cannot count toward more than one area or requirement
- At least 25% of this 90-credit degree must be completed at RTC
- Students must apply for graduation
- To transfer your credit to RTC, fill out a Transcript Evaluation Request form and send RTC an official copy of your transcript(s)
- Meet with an adviser for an unofficial review of your previous credit to plan how classes could transfer toward your degree