Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP
Welcome to the Program Page dedicated to the Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP program! This page is designed to give an overview of what the quarter will look like based on the starting point in the year. Click on one of the desired tabs below to view the course schedule. This information may be subject to change at any time without notice; please contact your adviser for more information regarding the courses.
Bookstore Information
Information regarding the materials can be found at the RTC bookstore
Links to an external site.. Just fill in the course information and you will be set!
The bookstore has what you need in regards to materials so be sure to check it out! It is always better to be prepared than to wait last second to buy your materials!
General Overview
When can I start? Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (March), or Summer (July)
How long is the program?
- 6 quarters (up to 22 months) with 90 total credits
- 7+ quarters with 95+ credits if you need to take math prerequisites
When do classes meet? Not all classes are offered every quarter and individual class times vary. FLEX, in-person, hybrid, and online options are available
The Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP is a special transfer degree that prepares you for a four-year bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, media design, or software development. This degree includes classes in mathematics, computer programming, lab science, humanities, and social sciences that you need to transfer to a university. You should research the admission and graduation requirements of your target university to see if there are any specific classes that you need to take.
The Computer Science DTA/MRP is accepted by all major public and private universities in Washington (see the Transfer Destinations tab below), but this does not mean that you can enroll automatically in a baccalaureate computer science program. Admission to computer science programs is competitive, which means that you must apply and be accepted. How can you prepare?
- Consult the Computer Science DTA/MRP Advising Notes Download Advising Notes for recommendations based on transfer destinations.
- Talk to an advisor or instructor to determine the course sequence that works best for you, including pathways for part-time enrollment.
- Make a plan for your transfer application. You may need to apply to universities several months before you graduate from RTC.
- Pay attention to class prerequisites! Math is required to take programming and engineering physics.
- Learn more about math and English placement options, so you can get to your degree classes as soon as possible.
- Strongly consider taking the recommended humanities and social science classes in the sequences below. These classes were chosen because they automatically transfer as distribution credit to most universities.
Who can I contact with questions?
- New students, please visit our Zoom lobby (Links to an external site.) to talk with someone by video chat, or e-mail our advising department.
- For current students, please visit RTC's advising page (Links to an external site and look for the faculty counselor assigned to Associate in Computer Science under Transfer Degree Options.
Overall Materials Needed:
- Functioning, recent Windows laptop or computer, not an Apple or Chromebook (you must be able to install software)
- USB drive (thumb drive)
- Webcam
- Headset with microphone
- Working internet connection
- Textbooks and other materials ($400 total)
Choose the tab that matches your starting quarter and your math placement or first math class.
Materials Warning
Some materials on this page are listed as TBD, which means that the materials have yet to be determined. Please consult your instructor on what textbooks or materials are required for the class. If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!
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Fall - Calculus
Quarter 1
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition | self-placement | YES | 5 |
| MATH& 151 | Calculus I | MATH& 142 (see math placement) | YES | 5 |
| MUSC& 105 or SPAN&121 |
Music Appreciation (recommended) or Spanish I if you need world language credit or another humanities class |
none | varies | 5 |
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS& 141 | Java Programming I | algebra | NO | 5 |
| MATH& 146 | Introduction to Statistics | algebra | YES | 5 |
| ECON& 201 | Microeconomics (recommended) or another social science class |
none | NO | 5 |
Quarter 6
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS 142 | Java Programming II | CS& 141 | NO | 5 |
| PHIL& 101 | Introduction to Philosophy (recommended) or another humanities class |
none | NO | 5 |
| --- | General Education elective for your transfer destination | --- | 5 |
Grand Total Estimate: $11,596
Fall - Precalculus
Quarter 1
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition | self-placement | varies | 5 |
| MATH& 141 | Precalculus I | algebra or placement | YES | 5 |
| MUSC& 105 or SPAN&121 |
Music Appreciation (recommended) or Spanish I if you need world language credit or another humanities class |
none | varies | 5 |
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Quarter 6
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS& 221 | Engineering Physics I | MATH& 142 | NO | 5 |
| PHIL& 101 | Introduction to Philosophy (recommended) or another humanities class |
none | NO | 5 |
Quarter 7
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH& 163 | Calculus III | MATH& 152 | YES | 5 |
| PHYS& 222 | Engineering Physics II | PHYS& 221 and MATH& 151 | NO | 5 |
Grand Total Estimate: $12,302
Winter - Calculus
Quarter 1
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition | self-placement | varies | 5 |
| MATH& 151 | Calculus I | MATH& 142 (see math placement) | YES | 5 |
| MUSC& 105 or SPAN&121 |
Music Appreciation (recommended) or Spanish I if you need world language credit or another humanities class |
none | varies | 5 |
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH& 146 | Introduction to Statistics | algebra | YES | 5 |
| CMST& 101 or CMST& 220 |
Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking or another humanities class |
none | NO | 5 |
| CHEM& 121 or GEOL& 101 |
Introduction to Chemistry (recommended) or Introduction to Physical Geology |
none | varies | 5 |
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Quarter 6
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS& 222 | Engineering Physics II | PHYS& 221 and MATH& 151 | NO | 5 |
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology (recommended) or another social science class |
none | YES | 5 |
| --- | General Education elective for your transfer destination | --- | 5 |
Grand Total Estimate: $11,191
Winter - Precalculus
Quarter 1
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition | self-placement | varies | 5 |
| MATH& 141 | Precalculus I | algebra or placement | YES | 5 |
| MUSC& 105 or SPAN&121 |
Music Appreciation (recommended) or Spanish I if you need world language credit or another humanities class |
none | varies | 5 |
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH& 146 | Introduction to Statistics | algebra | YES | 5 |
| CMST& 101 or CMST& 220 |
Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking or another humanities class |
none | NO | 5 |
| CHEM& 121 or GEOL& 101 |
Introduction to Chemistry (recommended) or Introduction to Physical Geology |
none | varies | 5 |
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Quarter 6
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS& 222 | Engineering Physics II | PHYS& 221 and MATH& 151 | NO | 5 |
| MATH& 163 | Calculus III | MATH& 152 | YES | 5 |
Quarter 7
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECON& 202 | Macroeconomics (recommended) or another social science class |
none | NO | 5 |
| PHIL& 101 | Introduction to Philosophy (recommended) or another humanities class |
none | NO | 5 |
Grand Total Estimate: $12,302
Spring - Calculus
Quarter 1
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition | self-placement | varies | 5 |
| MATH& 151 | Calculus I | MATH& 142 (see math placement) | YES | 5 |
| CS& 141 | Java Programming I | algebra | NO | 5 |
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS& 222 | Engineering Physics II | PHYS& 221 and MATH& 151 | NO | 5 |
| ENGL& 102 or ENGL& 235 |
Composition II (recommended) or Technical Writing |
ENGL& 101 | YES | 5 |
| ECON& 201 | Microeconomics (recommended) or another social science class |
none | NO | 5 |
Quarter 6
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH& 146 | Introduction to Statistics | algebra | YES | 5 |
| PHIL& 101 | Introduction to Philosophy (recommended) or another humanities class |
none | varies | 5 |
| --- | General Education elective for your transfer destination | --- | 5 |
Grand Total Estimate: $11,596
Spring - Precalculus
Quarter 1
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition | self-placement | varies | 5 |
| MATH& 141 | Precalculus I | algebra or placement | YES | 5 |
| CS& 141 | Java Programming I | algebra | NO | 5 |
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Quarter 6
Quarter 7
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 102 or ENGL& 235 |
Composition II (recommended) or Technical Writing |
ENGL& 101 | YES | 5 |
| ECON& 201 | Microeconomics (recommended) or another social science class |
none | NO | 5 |
Grand Total Estimate: $12,302
Summer - Calculus
Quarter 1
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition | self-placement | varies | 5 |
| MATH& 151 | Calculus I | MATH& 142 (see math placement) | YES | 5 |
| CMST& 101 or CMST& 220 |
Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking or another humanities class |
none | NO | 5 |
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH& 146 | Introduction to Statistics | algebra | YES | 5 |
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology (recommended) or another social science class |
none | YES | 5 |
| --- | General Education elective for your transfer destination | --- | 5 |
Quarter 6
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 102 or ENGL& 235 |
Composition II (recommended) or Technical Writing |
ENGL& 101 | YES | 5 |
| CHEM& 121 or GEOL& 101 |
Introduction to Chemistry (recommended) or Introduction to Physical Geology |
none | varies | 5 |
| PHIL& 101 | Introduction to Philosophy (recommended) or another humanities class |
none | NO | 5 |
Grand Total Estimate: $11,302
Summer - Precalculus
Quarter 1
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition | self-placement | varies | 5 |
| MATH& 141 | Precalculus I | algebra or placement | YES | 5 |
| CMST& 101 or CMST& 220 |
Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking or another humanities class |
none | NO | 5 |
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Quarter 6
Quarter 7
Course ID |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS& 222 | Engineering Physics II | PHYS& 221 and MATH& 151 | NO | 5 |
| ENGL& 102 or ENGL& 235 |
Composition II (recommended) or Technical Writing |
ENGL& 101 | YES | 5 |
Grand Total Estimate: $12,302
Transfer Destinations
These Washington colleges and universities have agreed to accept 90 credits from the Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP.
Links should take you to the computer science program page for that school.
- Central Washington University
Links to an external site.
- starting in Fall 2022, this includes the entire degree at their Highline College campus
- Eastern Washington University Links to an external site.
- The Evergreen State College Links to an external site.
- Heritage University Links to an external site.
- Gonzaga University Links to an external site.
- Pacific Lutheran University Links to an external site.
- Seattle Pacific University Links to an external site.
- Seattle University Links to an external site.
- University of Washington Bothell Links to an external site.
- University of Washington Tacoma Links to an external site.
- University of Washington Seattle Links to an external site.
- Washington State University Links to an external site.
- Western Washington University Links to an external site.
- Whitworth University Links to an external site.
Other colleges and universities also may accept your DTA/MRP credits for their computer science bachelor programs. Transferring may require more work on your part:
- Bellevue College Links to an external site.
- City University Links to an external site.
- St. Martin's University Links to an external site.
- University of Puget Sound Links to an external site.
- Walla Walla University Links to an external site.
- Western Governor's University Links to an external site.
- Whitman College Links to an external site.
Each school decides how they will transfer classes. Your goal is to earn direct course transfer credit. Some classes will earn direct credit automatically. Other classes might require a review; to make this process go smoothly, save course syllabi and major projects.
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