Associate of Arts in Computer Science Pre Major (Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program) in Shoreline United States | Shoreline Community College

Get ready for a Computer Science major by completing suggested courses to meet transfer degree requirements. The Computer Science AA-DTA demands 90.5-91.5 quarter credits in college-level courses (numbered 100 or above) with an overall 2.0 GPA or better. The AA-DTA Major Related Program (MRP) readies students for computer science programs at specific four-year institutions. This MRP involves particular coursework and appears on transcripts as a distinct completion type compared to the standard AA-DTA. The AA-DTA, Washington's direct transfer degree, represents an agreement between community colleges and bachelor's degree-granting institutions. Credits from the AA-DTA transfer collectively to most Washington bachelor's programs, typically fulfilling lower-division general education needs and conferring junior status, though admission isn't assured. The Computer Science AA-DTA mandates 90.5-91.5 quarter credits in 100-level or higher courses with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Every course must have at least a 1.0 grade. The AA-DTA Major Related Program (MRP) equips students for computer science programs at select four-year colleges, requiring specific classes that appear differently on transcripts than the regular AA-DTA.