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2026-27 RCC Catalog 
    
2026-27 RCC Catalog

Human Development and Family Services


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Associate of Arts Transfer or Associate of Science Transfer

About the Program

This Major Transfer Map Curriculum Articulation Policy (MTM CAP) outlines specific course requirements for students at any participating Oregon community college who plan to transfer to a participating four-year public university and earn a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Human Development and Family Services. A completed Core Transfer Map will transfer to any of the 7 Oregon Public Universities (OPU). A complete MTM-CAP will give students all guarantees listed in this MTM CAP at the participating OPUs listed in this agreement (see link below). The MTM CAP is intended for students who know they want to transfer and earn a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Human Development and Family Services, but who are unsure of their intended transfer destination. Students should work with an advisor to ensure they fulfill the requirements of this major transfer map. Students who are certain of both their major and their intended transfer destination should consult an advisor for information on an existing specific articulation agreement or degree map that will prescribe their course requirements. 

For additional information, refer to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission Transfer Map website.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Upon completion of the Human Development and Family Services AAT or AST, students will be:

Prepared to successfully complete an undergraduate bachelor of arts or science degree in human development related majors, such as family services or child and human services at any public university in Oregon. 

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the Early Childhood and Elementary Education Chair’s approval. In order to ensure coursework iscurrent, program courses over 10 years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward course requirements.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 90 term credits of lower division collegiate courses with a minimum grade of “C-” or better. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time the Human Development Family Services AST or AAT is awarded. 

Students should also refer to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission Transfer Map website for additional course GPA requirements that may be applicable at their transfer institution. 

Core Transfer Requirements


See an advisor for recommended courses before your first term. 

Category

Course

Credits

Writing - One course

WR 121Z  

4

Arts & Letters - (two courses)

Select from AAOT course list 6-8

Social Sciences - (two courses)

Required; SOC 204Z  or equivalent

Choose one additional Social Science course.

7-8

Natural Sciences - (two courses)

Choose two lab sciences

8-10

Mathematics - (one course)

MTH 105Z , or MTH 111Z , or MTH 112Z , or MTH 211  or any AAOT course list math course

(MTH 110  does not satisfy this requirement)

4-5

At least 1 Core Transfer Requirement course must also satisfy Cultural Literacy outcomes for AAOT.  

If the credit total for the required courses is less than 30 credits, select a course of your choice from the AAOT outcome approved courses.

Core Transfer Requirement Total: 30-35


HDFS Courses


Students must take at least ONE course from each category. See an advisor for recommended courses. 

 

 

Credits

Family

A course focusing on social issues for children and families.

RCC course: HS 201  

3

Human Development

Human development, or infant child, life span, adolescent, or adult development.

RCC course: PSY 215  

4

Intro to a Profession

An applied professional foundations course like Intro to Human Services or Intro to early childhood education

RCC course: HS 100  

3

Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

A course that examines on justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural perspectives in family and human services, or early education in professional setting

RCC course: HS 185  

3

One additional AAOT Social Science Course

Select one additional AAOT Social Science Course.

3-4

Total Major Requirements: 16-17


Additional BA-Only Degree Requirements (AAT Pathway only)


Language Other Than English  Language through 203 or demonstrated proficiency  0-24

 

Additional Courses to Reach 90 Credits


At this point [above = 40-75 credits], it is recommended students pursue these options: 
1. Take courses that will apply to their major that will transfer to the Oregon public university of their choice.  
2. Take courses that will apply to the general education or a minor at the Oregon public university of their choice.
3. Take electives to reach 90 credits that will transfer to the Oregon public university of their choice.

 

MTM Total 90 credits


For more information, contact the Early Childhood and Elementary Education Department:


Phone: 541-956-7500

Email: ECEInfo@roguecc.edu

Web address: www.roguecc.edu/ecee

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