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2025-2026 College Catalog
Computer Science Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
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Where does my path start?
This Associate in Arts, AA-DTA , Computer Science Focus is a more flexible version of the Associate in Computer Science, DTA/MRP . This two-year degree covers the fundamentalbuilding blocks of computer science, including computer programming, collaboration, and problem solving. Coursework equips students with the essential skills needed to skill-up or transfer to a four-year university for further education. With growing needs in the tech industry, an associate degree in computer science can set the foundation for a variety of career opportunities in fields such as software development, cybersecurity, data science, and more. General Education Requirements - 20 Credits
Courses used to meet General Education requirements cannot also be used to meet distribution requirements. Communication (10 Credits)
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
Choose one of the following classes: MATH& 107 , MATH 111 , MATH& 141 , MATH& 142 , MATH& 146 , MATH& 148 , MATH& 151 , MATH& 152 , MATH& 163 , MATH 207 , MATH 208 , MATH 211 , MATH& 264 , PHIL& 120 . Recommended: MATH& 151 . * Students planning to transfer to the University of Washington must consult Math Advising, mathadvising@shoreline.edu. Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits
The same course cannot be used in two distribution areas (e.g. both Humanities and Social Sciences). Humanities (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities . Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. Recommended: World Language if reequired for University admission or graduation. Natural Sciences (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g.Biology and Physics) in Natural Sciences . At least 10 credits required in Physical, Earth, and/or Biological Sciences, including at least 5 credits of lab science. Maximum 5 credits from Other Science courses. Strongly recommended: PHYS& 221 , PHYS& 222 , and MATH& 152 . Social Sciences (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Psychology and History) in Social Sciences . Recommended: ECON& 201 General Electives - Minimum 25 Credits
Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education. Please see the lists of Restricted Electives and Elective Courses (Non-restricted) . Recommended: BIOL& 213 , CHEM 171 /CHEM 181 , CHEM 172 /CHEM 182 , CHEM 173 /CHEM 183 , MATH& 146 , MATH 207 , MATH 208 , MATH 211 , PHIL& 120 , PHYS& 116 . Strongly recommended: CS& 141 , CS 143 , MATH& 163 , and PHYS& 223 . Where can I transfer and what does my chosen four-year school require?
Before choosing classes, become familiar with the four-year program where you want to apply: visit the website, email the department, and/or speak with a Shoreline advisor. Below are examples from Washington schools with different admissions and graduation requirements. Check with the school for world language requirements. (Non-native speakers of English are often exempt from this requirement.) *Central Washington’s degree program a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Administrative Management (IATM). |
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