Associate of Science Transfer Degree in Computer Science - PSU, OSU, UO Transfer Track
Overview
This Associate of Science Transfer in Computer Science (AST–Computer Science) degree is designed for students intending to transfer to a computer science program at Portland State University, Oregon State University, or University of Oregon. The curriculum includes foundational coursework in computer science, programming, and mathematics, along with general education requirements that prepare students for upper-division study. Students are encouraged to work with an advisor and their intended transfer institution to select appropriate coursework.
Completion of the AST–Computer Science degree also fulfills the statewide Major Transfer Map (MTM) for Computer Science and the Oregon Core Transfer Map (CTM), supporting efficient transfer and application of credits toward a bachelor’s degree.
This program is specifically designed for transfer to a four-year institution and is not intended for direct workforce entry upon completion of the associate degree.
Refer to the tabs on this page for additional information about:
- Requirements - outlines all courses required for completion of the degree
- Education Plan - provides a sample term-by-term sequence of courses
- Career Info - includes information on potential occupations, employment trends, and earnings
Program Requirements
The degree requirements below outline the courses and credit categories required to complete the Associate of Science Transfer in Computer Science (PSU / OSU / OU) degree, including science core and general education requirements. Expand each section to view eligible courses that may be used to fulfill specific requirements.
For a suggested term-by-term sequence, refer to the Education Plan tab.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Core, 5 courses | 20 | |
| Computer Science Orientation | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Computer Science II | ||
| Systems Programming and Architecture | ||
| Data Structures | ||
| Discrete Structures, 2 courses | 8 | |
| Discrete Structures I | ||
| Discrete Structures II | ||
| Mathematics, 2 courses | 8 | |
| Differential Calculus | ||
| Integral Calculus | ||
| Written Communication, 2 courses | 8 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Oral Communication, 1 course | 4 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Arts & Letters - 2 courses from AAOT list (including one course that meets Cultural Literacy criteria) | 6-8 | |
| Social Science, 2 courses from AAOT list | 6-8 | |
| Lab Science, 1 sequence | 12-15 | |
Biology Sequence | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cells and Principles of Biology: Organisms and Principles of Biology: Ecology and Evolution | ||
Chemistry Sequence | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry III and General Chemistry III Laboratory | ||
Biology & Chemistry Sequence | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cells and Principles of Biology: Organisms | ||
Geology Sequence | ||
| Principles of Physical Geology 1 and Principles of Physical Geology 2 and Principles of Historical Geology | ||
Physics Sequence | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II and General Physics III | ||
Physics with Calculus Sequence | ||
| General Physics with Calculus I and General Physics with Calculus II and General Physics with Calculus III | ||
| Electives, if needed to reach 90 applicable degree credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Recommended Electives
Education Plan
This sample Education Plan illustrates one possible course sequence. Students should consult an advisor to create a personalized plan.
Pre-registration Considerations
- Students majoring in Computer Science will need to know their transfer plans early on in order to complete the correct courses.
- This degree aligns with Oregon's Computer Science Major Transfer Map (MTM) for students planning to transfer to PSU, OSU, or UO after completion.
- Students who do not place directly into MTH251Z or higher will need to complete MTH111Z and/or MTH112Z before enrolling in computer science courses.
- Please contact the faculty adviser as soon as possible for assistance with course planning.
General education courses (such as math, writing, health, etc.) can be taken during any term, or before starting the program.
| First Quarter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CS160 | Computer Science Orientation | 4 |
| MTH251Z | Differential Calculus | 4 |
| WR121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| COMM111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Quarter | ||
| Winter | ||
| CS161 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| MTH252Z | Integral Calculus | 4 |
| WR227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
| Social Science course from AAOT list | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Quarter | ||
| Spring | ||
| CS162 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| Arts & Letters course from AAOT list | 3-4 | |
| Social Science course from AAOT list | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Fourth Quarter | ||
| Fall | ||
| CS250 | Discrete Structures I | 4 |
| CS260 | Data Structures | 4 |
| Arts & Letters course from AAOT list | 3-4 | |
| Complete one of the following lab science courses: | 4-5 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cells | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Physical Geology 1 | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics with Calculus I | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Fifth Quarter | ||
| Winter | ||
| CS251 | Discrete Structures II | 4 |
| Complete one of the following lab science courses: | 4-5 | |
| Principles of Biology: Organisms 1 | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 | ||
| Principles of Physical Geology 2 | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| General Physics with Calculus II | ||
| Elective, if needed to reach 90 credits | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sixth Quarter | ||
| Spring | ||
| CS205 | Systems Programming and Architecture | 4 |
| Complete one of the following lab science courses: | 4-5 | |
| Principles of Biology: Ecology and Evolution | ||
| General Chemistry III and General Chemistry III Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Historical Geology | ||
| General Physics III | ||
| General Physics with Calculus III | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cells | ||
| Principles of Biology: Organisms 2 | ||
| Elective, if needed to reach 90 credits | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 90 | |