Program Overview

Program Overview

The Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP (CSACSAA) program is designed to prepare students for transfer into a computer science major at a four-year college or university. This pathway meets the requirements for the Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP degree and opens doors to various software development careers in the tech sector, including specializations like cybersecurity, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.

Program Details

• The program consists of 90-92 units and can be completed in six quarters on a full-time schedule.
• The curriculum includes courses in computer programming, mathematics, physics, and other related fields.
• Students develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical techniques, and computational tools to solve computer science problems.
• The program also emphasizes written communication and software design concepts.

Estimated Length of Completion

• Full-time: 6 quarters
• Part-time: variable, depending on the number of units taken per quarter

Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List

The program provides a sample schedule and quarterly to-do list to help students stay on track and complete tasks on time. The schedule assumes a fall quarter start, but students can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level.

Course Requirements

• ENGL&101: English Composition I
• CSC110: Introduction to Computer Programming
• MATH&141: Precalculus I
• ENGL&102 or ENGL&235 or CMST&220: Choose a course
• HUM105 or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts: Choose a course
• MATH&142: Precalculus II
• CSC142: Computer Programming I
• ECON&201 or ECON&202 or Individuals/Cultures/Societies: Choose a course
• MATH&151: Calculus I
• CSC143: Computer Programming II
• MATH&152: Calculus II
• Visual, Literary and Perf Arts: 5 units
• MATH&146 or MATH&163: Choose a course
• Pick one from the following list: Choose a course
• PHYS&221: Engineering Physics I
• CMST&101 or CMST&230 or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts: Choose a course
• Individuals/Cultures/Societies: 5 units
• PHYS&222: Engineering Physics II

Tuition and Funding

• The program provides information on tuition and funding options, including financial aid and scholarships.
• Students can apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships, by visiting the North Seattle College Financial Aid Department.

Career Opportunities

• The program can lead to various career opportunities, including:
  • Software Programmer/Engineer/Developer
  • Systems Manager
  • Web/Game/Cloud/Mobile Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Information Researcher
  • UX Designer
• Areas of specialization may include:
  • Cybersecurity
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Analytics
  • Machine Learning

Future Education Opportunities

• Once students complete the Associate of Computer Science DTA/MRP, they can pursue additional education opportunities, including:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at North Seattle College or another college or university.
  • Other options include Informatics, Applied Computational Math, Computer Engineering, or a related field with additional coursework.
• North Seattle College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University.

Additional Information

• The program provides additional information on transfer resources, course prerequisites, and other relevant details.
• Students can view the program's transfer resources to learn how to plan their transfer to a 4-year college.
• For specific course prerequisites, students can visit the Prerequisites for Computer Science and Software Systems Programs page.