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2016-17 BTC Catalog 
    
2016-17 BTC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science


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Overview

Bellingham Technical College offers your first step toward a successful career in Computer Science. Earn your associate degree and a solid foundation at BTC in two years, and be ready to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn your bachelor’s degree in computer science to build a career in a field that is experiencing strong growth in Washington and nationwide. BTC’s Associate in Computer Science transfer degree is designed for students who want to transfer and major in computer science at a Washington State college or university. After completing the 90-credit-hour associate degree program at BTC, you may transfer as a junior into a Bachelor of Science (BS) program in computer science.

Program Outcomes

  • apply quantitative analysis to solve problems
  • apply appropriate logic, tools and processes to write software programs that solve given problems.
  • critically evaluate computer technical reports, updates and information
  • effectively communicate technical processes

Program Entry Information

For questions, please contact Admissions at 360-752-8345 or e-mail us at admissions@btc.edu

Program Start

  • This program accepts students quarterly.

Testing Requirements

  • Placement testing in Reading, Math and Writing. Test scores or transcripts from another college may also be accepted along with the Evaluation Request Form

Degree and Certificate Requirements

Computer Science DTA/MRP Degree completion requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater and minimum grade of C/2.0 for required courses.

Program Application/Forms

Planning Guide

Programs

    Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program

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