For most majors in engineering and science the associate degree based on the statewide agreement called the Associate in Science-Transfer degree works best for students. Degrees structured under the AS-T umbrella provide:
- Priority admissions consideration at public universities for most science and engineering majors ahead of non-degreed transfers.
- Completion of similar lower division general education requirements as first- and second-year university students in engineering or science-based fields,
- Credit for all courses completed within the AS-T up to and in some cases beyond 90 credits,
- Opportunity to complete math and science prerequisites for the chosen major.
- Opportunity to explore other fields within the electives included in the degree.
Associate in Science (Exit Code A) – Track 1 – chemistry and related fields.
Associate in Science (Exit Code B) – Track 2 – engineering & physics and related fields. On September 18, 2008 the Higher Education Coordinating Board, based on a recommendation from the higher education community, updated the original 2000 AS-T track 2 agreement such that it:
- Removes the requirement of a minimum of four credits of computer programming in the Associate of Science Transfer (AS-T) Degree #2 (thus reducing the pre-major program requirements from 29 to 25 and increasing the electives from 31 to 35).
- Removes a clarifying sentence about the need for a “design component” to meet ABET accreditation requirements because the accreditation requirement has changed.
- Includes 2005 agreement language regarding acceptance of social science and humanities credits.
- All changes effective for students accepted in transfer for fall 2009.
Engineering MPR pathways - approved by public and private universities offering engineering degrees as of November 2005. These pathways are:
- AS-T in Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering MRP (Exit Code B, EPC code BIOE and CIP 14.0701).
- AS-T Computer and Electrical Engineering MRP (Exit Code B, CIP14.1001, EPC code CEE).
- AS-T Mechanical/Civil/Aeronautical/Industrial/ Materials Science Engineering (Exit Code B, CIP 14.1901, EPC code OTRE).
Engineering Technology MRP pathways - Expanded detail for engineering technology based on the AS-T, Track 2, approved by CWU, EWU, and WWU in fall 2006. These pathways are:
- AS-T EET/CTE (Electriconics Engineering Tech and Computer Engineering Tech) MRP (Exit Code B, CIP 15.0303, EPC Code EECE).
- AS-T MET (Mechanical Engineering Tech) MRP (Exit Code B, CIP 15.0805, EPC Code MET).
Several MRP degrees follow the AS-T guidelines and thus share the same benefits as described above, but provide specific preparation for the specific majors identified:
Associate in Chemistry Education – AS-T Track 1 (Exit Code I)
Associate in Biology Education – AS-T Track 1 (Exit Code J)
Associate in Physics Education – AS-T Track 2 (Exit Code H)
Associate in General Science Education – AS-T Track 1 (Exit Code K)
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