Associate of Science Oregon Transfer in Computer Science (ASOT-CS)

Overview

The Associate of Science Oregon Transfer – Computer Science (ASOT/CS) degree is designed for students planning to transfer to an Oregon public university to seek entry into and pursue a baccalaureate degree in computer science. Completion of the ASOT/CS guarantees junior standing for registration purposes and fulfills the lower-division general education requirements at all Oregon public universities. Students are strongly encouraged to work closely with an academic advisor to select courses that align with their intended transfer institution.

Admission to an Oregon public university is not guaranteed upon completion of the ASOT-CS degree. Some institutions have specific requirements for admission. Examples include: a higher minimum GPA requirement, a requirement that specific courses within the ASOT-CS be taken for a letter grade (meaning that courses taken P/NP will not be accepted), or additional coursework. It is strongly recommended that students contact the specific Oregon public universitys early in the first term of their ASOT-CS course work to be advised of admission requirements. 

Academic Requirements

The ASOT-CS is awarded to students who meet the following:

1. Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements
    
2. Associate of Science Oregon Transfer-Computer Science requirements:
   All courses must be passed with a grade of “P” or “C” or better. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time the ASOT-BUS is awarded.

Important Note: There is a decision point at the end of the first year of community college studies, at which point a student must decide between transfer to the OSU/PSU/UO cluster or the EOU/SOU/WOU cluster of university degree programs. The course substitutions and recommendations listed below should only be considered by students who are certain of both their intended major and transfer destination. 
 

University Specific Prerequisites, Recommendations 
Each Oregon public university has different requirements for its Computer Science program; in some cases, meeting the minimum requirements of the ASOT-CS degree will not fulfill the eligibility requirements for admission to the school’s Computer Science program. Examples of eligibility requirements include: a higher minimum GPA for admission than is required for the ASOT-CS, a requirement that specific courses within the ASOT-CS degree be taken for a letter grade (courses taken P/NP will not be accepted), or additional coursework beyond that included in the ASOT-CS. Students are advised to contact their Oregon public university destination's Computer Science program early in the first term of their ASOT-CS course work to be advised of admission and additional course requirements beyond those stipulated above. 

ASOT-CS Outcomes

Students who complete this degree should be able to:

• Apply problem-solving strategies, algorithmic thinking, and programming skills to computational challenges.
• Demonstrate proficiency in foundational areas of computer science, including programming, data structures, and systems.
• Integrate mathematical reasoning and scientific principles into computer science applications.
• Communicate technical information effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Transfer to an Oregon public university with junior standing and a clear pathway toward completing a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields.