Start at Cascadia then transfer to earn a bachelor's degree!
Academic Transfer Degrees
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Bring life to what you learn!
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AboutYou’re ready to navigate your way through life and matter, and transfer to a four-year
life sciences or biological studies program. Cascadia’s NEWEST degree is the most
direct pathway. The courses are designed to get you to your goals in the most efficient
way. Cascadia's Associate in Biology degree is a MRP/DTA Major-Related Program (part of the Direct Transfer Agreement) that prepares you to transfer to a four-year college or university in the area of biology. Degree RequirementsThis degree requires at least 90 credit hours in college level courses (numbered 100
or above), a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average, a minimum of 25 credits in
residence at Cascadia, and completion of all of the requirements for this degree. Admission requirements vary, so consult with an academic advisor about the specific requirements of the business school you want to attend. FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ABOUT DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, SEE THE ASSOCIATE IN BIOLOGY DEGREE SHEET. |
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Let's get down to business!
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AboutYou’re looking to gain skills and knowledge then transfer to a four-year college or
university in preparation for a career in business. We’re here to help you achieve
those goals. The Associate in Business degree at Cascadia covers the academic essentials
with an eye to current and emerging trends in the world of business. Cascadia's Associate in Business degree is a MRP/DTA Major-Related Program (part of the Direct Transfer Agreement) that prepares you to transfer to a four-year college or university in the area of business.
Degree RequirementsThis degree requires at least 90 credit hours in college level courses (numbered 100
or above), a minimum of 25 credits completed at Cascadia, a minimum cumulative 2.0
grade point average (GPA), and completion of all degree requirements. It satisfies
the lower-division general education (or core) requirements and lower-division business
requirements at four-year colleges and universities. Admission requirements vary, so consult with an academic advisor about the specific requirements of the business school you want to attend. FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ABOUT DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, SEE THE ASSOCIATE IN BUSINESS DEGREE SHEET.
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Around the world in 90 credits!
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AboutYou’re interested in preparing for a career in today’s global economy or working for
an organization that embraces the diversity of world cultures and ideas. Cascadia’s
Global Studies degree is the ideal stepping stone. It’s designed for students who’d
like to work in international business or trade, non-government organizations (NGOs),
state or local government, or domestic or overseas teaching. Cascadia is the only
community college in the state to offer a degree in global studies. Cascadia's Associate in Global Studies prepares you to transfer to a four-year college or university in the area of international business or trade, non-government organizations, state or local government, or domestic or overseas teaching. A variation of the associate in integrated studies, this degree helps prepare you — academically, interpersonally, and professionally — for the many opportunities and challenges posed by worldwide transformations in society, culture, politics, the economy, and other aspects of life and work. In this program you will:
Degree RequirementsThis degree requires at least 90 credit hours in college level courses (numbered 100 or above), a minimum of 25 credits completed at Cascadia, a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average (GPA), and completion of all degree requirements.
Admission requirements vary, so consult with an academic advisor about the specific requirements of the business school you want to attend.
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ABOUT DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, SEE THE ASSOCIATE IN GLOBAL STUDIES DEGREE SHEET.
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Let the possibilities find you!
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AboutYou want to direct films, design websites, or train athletes. Or perhaps you’re still deciding what shape you’d like your career to take. Any way you slice it, Cascadia's Integrated Studies is the Swiss army knife of degrees. It will prepare you to be a critical thinker, a problem solver, a persuasive writer and presenter. The skills you’ll develop will equip you to compete in the marketplace of ideas, as you explore and connect the fields of art, humanities, mathematics, sciences, and technology. If you are seeking to transfer to a four-year college or university to study anthropology, communications, economics, English, history, journalism, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, or another liberal arts field, this is the degree path for you!
The Associate in Integrated Studies degree is a DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) that prepares you to transfer to a four-year college or university in a liberal arts field.
Degree RequirementsThis degree requires at least 90 credit hours in college level courses (numbered 100 or above), a minimum of 25 credits completed at Cascadia, a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average (GPA), and completion of all degree requirements .
Admission requirements vary, so consult with an academic advisor about the specific requirements of the business school you want to attend.
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ABOUT DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, SEE THE ASSOCIATE IN INTEGRATED STUDIES DEGREE SHEET. |
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Put your scrubs to work!
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AboutIf you’re interested in practicing healthcare, the Puget Sound region is still feeling the pinch of a shortage in nurses. You can start your nursing career at Cascadia. We’ll make sure you get all of your prerequisites out of the way and help you transfer to a bachelor program in nursing. With more than 100 specialties -- from emergency to oncology to cardiac care -- nursing is not only a versatile career, it’s a highly rewarding one too. Cascadia's Associate in Pre-Nursing is a DTA/MRP program is a MRP/DTA Major-Related Program (part of the Direct Transfer Agreement) that prepares you to transfer to a four-year college or university in the area of nursing. Through a broad selection of academic courses, it satisfies the requirements of many Washington four-year colleges and universities offering entry-to-practice/basic bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) programs.
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Degree Requirements
This degree requires at least 90 credit hours in college level courses (numbered 100 or above), a minimum of 25 credits completed at Cascadia, a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average (GPA), and completion of all degree requirements listed.
Admission requirements vary, so consult with an academic advisor about the specific requirements of the business school you want to attend.
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ABOUT DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, SEE THE ASSOCIATE IN PRE-NURSING DEGREE SHEET.
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The Cutting Edge of Science and Technology |
AboutYou want to develop software, design bridges, cure diseases, protect wildlife habitats? A science degree at Cascadia will prepare you to enter a career that requires a blend of knowledge, skill, and innovation. Choose the science track that fits your interests and Cascadia will help you transfer to a four-year degree in computer science, engineering, pre-med, or a natural or physical science. Associate in Science - Transfer Track 1Cascadia's Associate in Science - Transfer Track 1 is a transfer degree that prepares
you to enter a four-year college or university with a major in biological science,
environmental, earth, or resource science, chemistry, or geology. You will gain a
solid foundation for future studies by completing a range of courses in the sciences
and liberal arts, similar to the courses students typically take at a 4-year college
or university. DEGREE REQUIREMENTSThis degree requires at least 90 credit hours in college level courses (numbered 100
or above), a minimum of 25 credits completed at Cascadia, a minimum cumulative 2.0
grade point average (GPA), and completion of all degree requirements. Contact an academic advisor to develop an educational plan and learn more about the requirements of four-year
colleges. FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ABOUT DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, SEE THE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - TRANSFER TRACK 1 DEGREE SHEET.
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Associate in Science - Transfer Track 2The Associate in Science - Transfer Track 2 degree is designed for students who are interested in earning a two-year academic degree. This degree is primarily intended for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university in natural science, pre-med, engineering, or computer science. Like all Cascadia transfer degrees, the AS-T degree provides students with a solid foundation for future studies through the completion of a range of courses in the sciences and liberal arts. Courses are similar to what would typically be taken at a four-year college or university. Students selecting this degree complete a common general education core and then choose between two "tracks". Track 2 is for students with majors in computer science, atmospheric science, or physics. Track 2 also has a specific engineering portion for students planning on a major in engineering. AS-T degree students should consult an academic advisor for full details.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTSThis degree requires at least 90 credit hours in college level courses (numbered 100
or above), a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average, a minimum of 25 credits in
residence at Cascadia, and completion of all of the requirements for this degree. Admission requirements vary, so consult with an academic advisor about the specific requirements of the engineering school you want to attend. FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ABOUT DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, SEE THE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE-TRANSFER TRACK 2 DEGREE SHEET.Associate in Science - Transfer Track 2 Engineering MRP:
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