Upper-level (300 and 400) course credits may not be used to satisfy associate degree requirements
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Minimum 90 credits
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is earned by students who complete a prescribed two-year professional/technical program. Thirty-three percent of required degree credits must be earned at Columbia
Basin College. The AAS degree is not designed for transfer, although some classes may be accepted for transfer by baccalaureate degree institutions. For degree requirements, students should work closely with their program advisor or completion coach.
Associate in Arts and Sciences (AA/DTA)
90 credits
The Associate in Arts and Sciences (AA) degree is a direct transfer agreement (DTA) designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution after completing the first two years of study at CBC. This degree meets the Inter-college Relations Commission (ICRC) guidelines for direct transfer degrees. If admitted to an institution subscribing to these guidelines, the degree holder will be granted junior status and will have fulfilled most of the
lower-division general education requirements of baccalaureate degree programs offered by many public and independent colleges and universities in Washington State. Students are encouraged to meet with their completion coaches early in their academic planning to review the degree options listed below and design a plan that best fits their educational and transfer goals.
Associate in Arts and Sciences in Business (AA/DTA/MRP)
90 credits
As a result of the work by members of the Washington community and technical college system and public baccalaureate institutions, the Major Related Program (MRP) agreements were developed. These direct transfer agreements (DTA) place transfer students from community colleges on comparable footing with direct entry counterparts at four-year institutions within Washington State. Students who complete the requirements for an MRP will have satisfied the lower division general education (or core) requirements and lower division math and science requirements to the same extent as direct-entry university students pursuing similar goals.
Associate in Arts and Sciences in Computer Science (AA/DTA/ MRP)
90 credits
The Associate in Arts and Sciences in Computer Science degree is a direct transfer agreement (DTA), created to aid students interested in transferring into a computer science program at a number of baccalaureate institutions. This degree is intended to ensure that graduates of Columbia Basin College are as well-prepared as their counterparts at four-year colleges. The transferability of this degree is backed by a statewide articulation agreement. This degree will fulfill the general education requirements at the public Washington State transfer institutions. Apart from the requirements embedded within the degree, it is recommended that students check specific requirements of their intended transfer schools.
Associate in Arts and Sciences in Math Education (AA/DTA/ MRP)
90 to 92 credits
The Associate in Arts and Sciences in Math Education degree is a direct transfer agreement (DTA), created to aid students interested in careers as secondary math or science teachers. Future secondary teachers must pursue a major in their field as well as fulfill entrance requirements into a school of education. As a result, there is little room for electives. This degree is intended to ensure that graduates of Columbia Basin College are as well-prepared as their counterparts at four-year colleges. The transferability of this degree is backed by a statewide articulation agreement with teacher-training universities. This degree will fulfill the general education requirements at the public Washington State transfer institutions. Apart from the requirements embedded within the degree, it is recommended that students check specific requirements of their intended transfer schools. This is especially true for the area of field experience, since teacher certification institutions vary in terms of the quality and quantity of experience required.
Associate in Arts and Sciences in Pre-Nursing (AA/DTA/MRP)
Minimum 90 credits
The Associate in Arts and Sciences in Pre- Nursing degree is a direct transfer agreement (DTA), created for individuals drawn to a nursing career or healthcare professionals seeking to advance their education. This degree creates a streamlined pathway to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at 4-year universities in Washington State, and is specifically crafted for transfer students.
The 90-credit degree program instills students with fundamental knowledge in English, psychology, mathematics, and science, strategically designed to prepare them for entry into select pre-licensure Nursing programs as a junior. Emphasizing individualized guidance, students collaborate with dedicated completion coaches to select suitable courses and satisfy degree requirements.
Upon fulfilling the degree requirements, graduates may explore transfer options to esteemed Washington State institutions, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, and Walla Walla University.
However, it's crucial to note that while this degree offers a stepping-stone, it does not guarantee admission to any baccalaureate university or eligibility to sit for the Registered Nurse National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
The completion of a BSN degree at a university is necessary to become a Registered Nurse.
It's essential for students to work with a transfer advisor at their intended institution to understand specific admission requirements.
Moreover, students need to remain abreast of potential curriculum changes by regularly consulting with the Nursing department or completion coach.
The Associate in Arts & Sciences in Pre-Nursing (AA/DTA/MRP) degree at Columbia Basin College lays a robust foundation for aspiring nursing students, marking the commencement of a promising journey in the rewarding field of nursing.
Associate in Science (AS)
Minimum 90 credits
The Associate in Science (AS) degree is a local transfer degree designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year program at CBC or at an institution with which CBC has an articulation agreement after completing the first two years of study at CBC. If admitted to a program at an institution with an articulation agreement, the degree holder will have fulfilled most of the lower-division general education requirements of baccalaureate degree program offered by that college or university, and their class standing will be determined by the articulation agreement.
Students are encouraged to meet with their completion coaches early in their academic planning to review the degree options and design a plan that best fits their educational and transfer goals.
Associate in Science-Transfer (AS-T)
Minimum 90 credits
The Associate in Science Transfer (AS-T) degree is based upon an agreement between CBC and many colleges and universities in the state of Washington. This degree is an efficient, pre- designed educational path for students who wish to complete a baccalaureate program in several of the science fields. The AS-T will not substitute for many of the general university requirements, but will allow CBC students to enter a participating four-year college or university with 90 credits, junior standing and the majority of major prerequisites completed. Students completing the degree must be prepared to complete any remaining general education requirements along with remaining program or graduation requirements during their junior or senior year of academic study.
There are two tracks to this degree. One track is for students majoring in biological sciences, environmental/resource sciences, chemistry, geology or earth science. The second track is designed for students majoring in engineering, computer science, physics or atmospheric sciences. Both tracks are part of a transfer agreement, which includes priority admission for resident transfer students to any of the state-funded baccalaureate institutions.