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2026-2027 Pierce College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Pierce College Catalog

Computer Science DTA/MRP Degree Requirements


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This pathway is applicable to students planning to prepare for upper division Bachelor’s degree majors in Computer Science. Many students transfer to baccalaureate institutions after completing the Associate Degree Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA); this pathway does not alter that agreement or the possibility that students may continue to follow this path. This Computer Science MRP streamlines and facilitates preparation for upper division course work in Computer Science across the state. 

 

General Degree Requirements 

  • Minimum of 90 credits earned in courses numbered 100 or above is required to complete the Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP degree. 
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I - required 
  • COLLG 110 College Success or COLLG 115 Personal and Academic Success required during the first or second quarter of attendance 
  • Earn the lesser of (at least) 20 college level credits or 25% of the credits applicable to the degree or certificate at Pierce College 
  • Cumulative college-level grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher is required 
  • 1.5 grade (C-) or higher is required for all coursework, unless stated otherwise 
  • “Pass” (P) grades, independent study and cooperative work experience/work-based learning credits may be used for general elective credits only 
  • Once a course has been successfully completed, credits earned may be used in only one category 

Communications (10 Credits)


Requires a 1.5 or higher grade. 

English& 101 is required and ENGL&102 or ENGL&235.  

Quantitative Skills (5 Credits)


Requires a 1.5 or higher grade. 

Humanities (15 Credits)


Requires a 1.5 or higher grade. 

  • Select from at least two disciplines 

  • No more than 10 credits per discipline area 

  • No more than five credits from performance skills 

  • No more than five credits are allowed in world languages or ASL

Note: For students planning to transfer to Gonzaga – suggested courses are Philosophy (PHIL& 150: Intro or Ethics), Literature (ENGL&,111-228 and 239-246) and Humanities (15 credits)

 

 

Social Sciences (15 Credits)


Requires a 1.5 or higher grade.  

  • Select from at least two disciplines.  

  • No more than 10 credits allowed from any one discipline 

 

Note: Students transferring to Gonzaga should consider a course in History as well as introductory courses in   Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Anthropology (PSYC& 100, SOC&101, CJ& 101, ANTH& 100.

Computer Science/Specific Courses (10 Credits)


Minimum grade of 1.0 is required. 

Remaining Courses (20 Credits)


This section may include pre-requisites for major courses, additional coursework, or specific general education or other university requirements. A maximum of three PE activity credits can be applied to this degree. 

College 110 College Success (3 credits) is required.

This section includes additional college-level course suggestions so that the total credits earned is at least 90 credits. 

Students should check with the transfer institution prior to taking any further biology courses beyond the one-year sequence. Some colleges require all continuing biology courses be taken at the 300 level. 

Total Credits 90


Program Code: CSACSAA


Notes


Admission application deadlines vary; students must meet the deadline for the university or universities to which they plan to apply for transfer admission. 

Certain schools may have additional university-specific requirements that are not prerequisites to admission to the Computer Science major but will need to be completed prior to graduation. Contact with advisors from individual schools for institutional requirements is highly recommended since this DTA may not meet every institution specific graduation requirement. 

Certain schools may have additional university-specific requirements for admission to the institution that are not prerequisites specifically identified in the DTA requirements.  

In order to better prepare for successful transfer, students are encouraged to consult with the institution(s) to which they wish to transfer regarding the humanities and social science courses that best support or may be required as prerequisites to their Computer Science curriculum. 

Note: All UW Campuses - Require completion of a diversity course(s) that explores how social systems create different life outcomes for different people, how to recognize and work with the differences, and how to improve on the systems. For courses that meet this institutional requirement, please speak with an advisor from the campus you wish to attend 

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