About the Program

This Associate of Science (AS) degree is based on a signed articulation agreement with Oregon Tech (OT). The degree transfers directly into the bachelor’s degree program at Oregon Tech in software engineering technology. Students must work closely with advisors in their areas of interest to ensure electives are appropriate. The curriculum allows for 35 core credits within the major area. By completing all appropriate credits (including electives), students will fulfill required lower division coursework for transfer to OT.

Students must work closely with their advisors to ensure transferability of this program. If students transfer before completing this degree or transfer in a major not covered by prior agreements, courses will be evaluated individually toward the transfer requirements of the college of their choice. Students are advised to obtain written approval from Oregon Tech to guarantee their catalog of transfer for three years.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. The program learning outcomes for the Software Engineering Technology Transfer to Oregon Tech are:

Demonstrate the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to narrowly defined engineering technology activities.

Ability to develop a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.

Ability to identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined technology problems.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, 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 universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate Department Chair before being accepted toward core requirements.

Graduation Requirements

The Associate of Science degree will be awarded to students who complete all credits in this program with a grade of “C-” or better. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C-” or better grade. Students should be aware that Oregon Tech requires a grade of “B” in CS 162U  and CS 234U  for transfer.

This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement. Note: some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.