Big Bend Community College offers the Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP degree to prepare students for transfer to a four-year university and complete a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Graduates may be able to transfer with junior status with all or most prerequisites for the computer science major completed. A computer science bachelor’s degree prepares students to work in careers such as software development, computer programming, and scientific computing. Since programs differ at each college, students should consult program outlines in the catalog of the college or university to which they plan to transfer. Students should prepare their quarterly schedules with the assistance of an advisor knowledgeable in the transfer area and the requirements of the intended college or university.
Program prerequisites:
- Complete BBCC admissions process
- Complete English and math placement tests; precollege course may be required
- Meet with a CS program advisor to develop a professional development plan
- MATH&141 Pre-Calculus I and MATH&142 Pre-Calculus II
- Basic computer literacy, keyboarding, and familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software
Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP (95 credits^)
Program Learning Outcomes:
- IO1 Communication
Students will be able to communicate clearly and effectively. - IO2 Quantitative Reasoning
Students will be able to reason mathematically. - IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills
Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills. - PO4 Students will be able to recognize or articulate personal/interpersonal aspects of, or connections between, diverse cultural, social, or political contexts.
- PO5 Students will be able to solve problems by gathering, interpreting, combining and/or applying information from multiple sources.
Degree Requirements:
To earn the Associate in Computer Science DTA MRP degree, a student must:
- Complete their degree within three years from the quarter of entry based on the catalog in use at time of entering BBCC. After that date, students must meet any changes in graduation.
- Complete at least 90 transferable credits in designated courses numbered 100 or above with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.
- Earn a grade of at least a 1.0 in each college level course used in the degree.
- Complete and submit an application for graduation to the Student Administrative Support Services Office before a degree with be awarded.
Note: No course may be used more than once for meeting degree requirements.
The 90 transferable credits must include the following:
Basic Requirements
Communication Skills
Quantitative Skills
Symbolic or Quantitative Reasoning
Note: Intermediate algebra or higher placement score is required for entrance into all SQR courses. Enrollment into any BBCC math course requires placement at the appropriate entrance level.
Breadth Requirements
Humanities
Select from at least two of the disciplines listed on the Humanities distribution list with no more than 10 credits from any one discipline. No more than 5 credits in foreign language at the 100 level may apply to this category. No more than 5 credits in humanities performance/skill credits (HP) may apply to this requirement. Recommended:
Social Science
Select from at least two of the disciplines listed on the Social Science distribution list
Natural Science
Select from at least two of the disciplines listed on the Natural Science distribution list
Major Core Requirements
University Specific Requirements
Gonzaga, Heritage, and WSU require a Discrete Math (Structures) prerequisite that is not currently offered at Big Bend Community College.
Physical Education/Health & Wellness
No more than 3 PEH AC credits may be used in the degree.
General Electives
Some recommendations:
Note: No course may be used more than once for meeting degree requirements.
* Some universities may require more classes to meet prerequisites.
Program Major Requirements:
This is a complicated DTA degree with many university-specific requirements. Students must see their advisor for these university-specific requirement. Any course without an “&” requires approval. Other classes may be accepted or substituted. Refer to the Humanities and Social Science Distribution lists to help you choose classes within the distribution categories that meets your educational goals and interests. Refer to the Departments and Programs of Study pages for a full listing of courses in each discipline and which quarter each course will be taught; ask your advisor to help you.
- See advisor for university-specific requirements
- Any course without an & requires approval
- Other classes may be accepted or substituted with approvals
The following recommended courses prepare students for most baccalaureate institutions. Degree Requirements will vary with each college.
First Year
Fall Quarter
Second Year
Fall Quarter
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
^Some universities may require more classes to meet prerequisites.
*Math and English Requirements
- Any course without an & requires approval
- See advisor for university-specific requirements
- Gonzaga, Heritage, and WSU require a Discreet Math (Structures) prerequisite that is not currently offered at Big Bend Community College.
- MATH 230 Differential Equations (Gonzaga)
- MATH& 254 Calculus IV (Gonzaga, WSU)
- CS 235 Data Structures & Algorithms (WSU)
- ENGR 202 Design of Logic Circuits (EWU)
- Other classes may be accepted or substituted with approvals
**Humanities and Social Science Requirements
- Social Sciences: Must include courses from three different disciplines (15 credits)
- Humanities: At least two disciplines. No more than 5 credits in 100 level foreign language. Maximum of 5 humanities performance/skill credits may be applied to breadth (15 credits)
- Any course without an & requires approval
- See advisor for university-specific requirements
- CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communications
- PHIL& 120 Symbolic Logic (Gonzaga, WSU)
- PHIL 120 Ethics (EWU)
- ECON& 201 Micro Economics (WSU-Vancouver)
- ECON& 202 Macro Economics (WSU-Vancouver)
- PSYC& 100 General Psychology
- SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology
- Other classes may be accepted or substituted with approval