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May 03, 2026
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2026-2027 Catalog SVC
Computer Science, Associate in Computer Science, Direct Transfer Agreement DTA/MRP
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Overview
The Associate in Computer Science, Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) pathway is applicable to students planning to prepare for computer science and related majors at universities and colleges in Washington State. This pathway meets all of the requirements of the Associate of Arts, Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA . Computer science programs are competitive, and this pathway intends to provide students with the needed information to optimize their coursework to meet the DTA and prepare for computer science and related majors at universities and colleges in Washington State.
Learning Outcomes
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Degree Requirements
Students must complete 90-110 quarter credits in transferable courses numbered 100 or above which include General Education courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. At least 25 college-level credits must be earned at SVC. Students should contact potential transfer institutions regarding specific requirements. 1. First Quarter Experience (2-4 cr.)
Select one course from the following: 2. Communication Skills (10 cr.)
3. Quantitative Skills (5 cr.)
4. Integrative Learning Experiences
Two Integrative Learning Experiences (ILE) are required. One ILE must be a Learning Community (LC). The second ILE may be another Learning Community (LC) or an Integrative Experience (IE). - A Learning Community (LC) is the integrated combination of two or more courses from different areas (for example, sociology and literature, or physics and math, or speech and economics, or composition and philosophy). Learning Communities are indicated in the course schedule.
- Integrative Experiences (IEs) are curricular or co-curricular experiences designed by faculty in which students demonstrate their ability to integrate information, concepts, analytical frameworks, and skills from two or more areas in a purposeful project or experience. Integrative Experiences that are classes are indicated in the course schedule; co-curricular IEs are indicated in promotion and advising for the experience or project. Students may design a Learning into Action IE under the guidance of the supervising faculty member.
5. Equity Requirement
At least one Equity designated course is required for students pursuing an Associate in Science (AS-T), or an Associate Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) degree. Students should use the SVC online quarterly class schedule search or consult with their faculty advisor or counselor to identify courses that fulfill this requirement. See the list Equity Degree Requirement for the courses that fulfill this requirement. 6. Distribution Requirements (45 cr.)
Select credits from three areas of study: Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences using the Distribution Lists - AA/DTA . A specific course may be credited toward no more than one distribution requirement. A. Humanities (15 cr.)
Complete 15 credits from at least two subject areas with no more than 10 credits from one discipline. No more than 5 credits of performance skills courses and no more than 5 credits of 100 level World Language courses can apply. B. Natural Sciences (15 cr.)
- 5 credits from one of the following:
- 10 additional credits from lab science courses designated for science and engineering majors
C. Social Sciences (15 cr.)
Complete 15 credits from at least two subject areas with no more than 10 credits from one discipline. 7. Electives (30-50 cr.)
Required Computer Science Courses (10 credits): Other Elective Courses (20-35 credits): - The remaining elective courses are common, suggested transfer preparation for all participating baccalaureate colleges and universities. Please consult with an SVC advisor.
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