Degree Programs

For each of its degrees, Cascadia requires completion of all degree-applicable credits with a minimum 2.0 grade point average, including grades from other institutions. The college requires a minimum of 25 credits in residence. No course will fulfill more than one distribution requirement.

If transferring to a 4-year institution, students should seek information directly from that institution's admissions office and from an academic advisor in their chosen major at that school.

It is not necessary to complete a degree at Cascadia to be eligible to transfer to a baccalaureate-granting college or university. If planning to transfer, students are encouraged to see an advisor for more details about the intended transfer institution and transfer requirements.

New Programs

• Environmental Technologies and Sustainable Practices (ETSP)
• Fiscal Technician Certificate
• Office Skills Integrated with ABE Certificate

Academic Transfer

• Associate in Business Degree (AB)
  (Direct Transfer Agreement/Major-Ready Pathway)
  The Associate in Business (AB) is a specialized focused degree in Business that also meets all of the criteria for the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA). The AB degree is designed to satisfy most (if not all) of the General Education Requirements of most public colleges and universities in Washington state. This program is an entry pathway to four-year business degree preparation. The Associate in Business degree will help students design their DTA program so that it fulfills their lower division requirements and makes possible junior level transfer into business majors of most academic programs at public four-year institutions.
• Associate in Integrated Studies Degree (AIS)
  (Direct Transfer Agreement)
  The Associate in Integrated Studies (AIS) is a 90 credit degree that is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year baccalaureate degree. It is considered a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) because the AIS degree is designed to satisfy most (if not all) of the General Education Requirements of most public colleges and universities in Washington state. By virtue of this agreement, students will generally transfer with junior standing and fulfill most general education requirements. However, additional language requirements, minimum GPA requirements, application deadlines and submission of necessary documents may be required for admission by the baccalaureate institution. Preparation for specific majors can be done as a part of the AIS degree. See an Academic Advisor to design an individualized education plan.
  • AIS Global Studies Endorsement
• Associate in Pre-Nursing Degree
  (Direct Transfer Agreement/Major-Ready Pathway)
  This degree program is applicable to students planning to prepare for upper division Bachelor of Science, Nursing (Entry-to-practice/basic BSN program or other related allied health field) by completing a broad selection of academic courses.
• Associate in Science Transfer Degree (AS-T)
  The Associate in Science transfer degree is a 90-96 credit academic degree for students planning to transfer to a four year college or university with a major in the natural sciences, pre-med, engineering or computer science. The AS-T degree provides students with a solid foundation for future studies through the completion of a range of courses in the sciences and liberal arts. Courses are similar to what would typically be taken at a four-year college or university.
  • AS-T Track 1: Biological, Environmental & Earth Sciences, Chemistry & Geology
  • AS-T Track 2: Computer Science, Atmospheric Science and Physics
  • AS-T Track 2: Engineering (MRP)

Professional/Technical

• Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree (AAS-T)
  Professional/technical programs are designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment. College staff has worked closely with business representatives in the selection of programs and design of curriculum to make sure that program graduates will possess skills that are in high demand in the workplace. The AAS-T also prepares students for transfer into baccalaureate degree programs at specified institutions.
  • Administrative Office Management
  • Network Technology
  • Web Application Programming Technology

Packaged Degree Programs

Cascadia Community College offers two distinct programs designed to help students achieve a two-year degree in an efficient and predictable way.

• Guaranteed AIS
  Two-year transfer degree offered primarily through team-taught classes called Learning Communities.
• Online Degree
  Earn an AIS-Direct Transfer Agreement degree through online classes and hybrid classes.

Page Last Updated: 7/30/07

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