Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

Overview

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT)

The Associate of Arts/Science Oregon Transfer degree is an opportunity for students to complete the lower division degree requirements of baccalaureate degrees at TBCC. Any students having the AAOT/ASOT degree recognized on their official college transcript will have met the lower division general education degree requirements of baccalaureate degree programs at Oregon public universities. Students transferring under this agreement will have junior status for registration purposes. Course, class standing, or GPA requirements for specific majors are not necessarily satisfied by the AAOT/ASOT degree. All courses should be aligned with the students intended program of study and the degree requirements of the baccalaureate institution to which the student plans to transfer. A student is encouraged to work with a TBCC advisor when planning and selecting courses.

Unless otherwise noted, the following apply

Complete all courses with a minimum grade of "C" or "Pass" or better. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time the AAOT/ASOT is awarded.
All courses must be a minimum of three credits (except for Health/Wellness/Fitness courses, which may be any number of credits).
Courses may not be double counted within General Education (e.g. Oral Communication and Arts and Letters)
General Education courses must include;

Writing (8CR): WR 121 and either WR 122 or WR 227
Oral Communication (3CR+): COMM 111
Math (4CR+): MTH 105 or higher
Health/Wellness/Fitness (3CR): HE295, HE 242, HE 250, HE 254, PE 295, PE 142, PE 182
Information Literacy: embedded within WR courses
Arts & Letters/Humanities: 9-12 credits including three courses from at least two different disciplines including (but not limited to) ART, COMM, ENG, MUS, REL, PHL or Foreign Language

Social Science: 12-15 credits, including four courses from two or more disciplines including (but not limited to) PSY, SOC, PS, HST, ECON
Science/Math/Computer Science: 15-20 credits including at least four courses from at least two disciplines including (but not limited to) MTH, CS, BI, G, GS, GEO, CHEM, PHY and must include at least three lab courses in biological and/or physical science
Cultural Literacy: at least one course from the statewide cultural literacy list, this course can be one of the other general education requirements listed above

A Maximum of 12 credits can be Career Technical Education courses

A Maximum of 9 credits can be from courses labeled 199/299

A Maximum of 24 credits can be ESOL
A Maximum of 24 credits can be "P" grades
A Maximum of 21 credits can be from Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Electives must be used to bring the program of study up to a minimumof 90 credits, and a maximum of 108
30 credits are required to meet residency at TBCC, 24 of which must apply to the degree for which the student is being awarded
Note: There are specific ASOT degrees, such as the ASOT in Business. These degrees have state standards clearly explained and must be followed as outlined

Program Learning Outcomes

Meets General Education Requirements

In addition to Institutional Learning Outcomes, standards have been established for Student Learning Outcomes in General Education Courses in the following categories: Arts and Letters, Cultural Literacy, Mathematics, Science or Computer Science, Social Science, Speech and Oral Communication, Writing, and Information Literacy. Coursework in each of these areas supports student achievement of these outcomes. TBCC evaluates student achievement of course learning outcomes on a regular basis, and this information is used for continuous improvement in instruction and student services.

Arts & Letters

Outcomes

As a result of taking General Education Arts & Letters* courses, a student should be able to:

Interpret and engage in the Arts & Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life; and
Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.
*“Arts & Letters” refers to works of art, whether written, crafted, designed, or performed and documents of historical or cultural significance.

Cultural Literacy

Cultural Literacy outcomes will be included in courses that meet the outcomes and criteria of an AAOT Discipline Studies requirement.

Outcomes

As a result of taking a designated Cultural Literacy course, a student should be able to:

Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.

Mathematics

Outcomes

As a result of taking General Education Mathematics courses, a student should be able to:

Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems: Recognize which mathematical concepts are applicable to a scenario, apply appropriate mathematics and technology in its analysis, and then accurately interpret, validate, and communicate the results.
Use logical reasoning to make connections between various mathematical concepts and representations.

Science or Computer Science

Outcomes

As a result of taking General Education Science or Computer Science courses, a student should be able to:

Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models, and solutions and generate further questions;
Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually, and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner; and
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment.

Social Science

Outcomes

As a result of taking General Education Social Science courses, a student should be able to:

Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior; and
Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live.

Speech/Oral Communication

Outcomes

As a result of taking General Education Speech/Oral Communication courses, a student should be able to:

Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals;
Respond to the needs of diverse audiences and contexts; and
Build and manage relationships.

Writing

Outcomes

As a result of completing the General Education Writing sequence, a student should be able to:

Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capable for academic and, in some cases, professional audiences;
Locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize information to communicate effectively; and
Demonstrate appropriate reasoning in response to complex issues.

Information Literacy

Information Literacy outcomes and criteria will be embedded in the Writing Foundational Requirements courses.

Outcomes

As a result of taking General Education Writing courses infused with Information Literacy, a student who successfully completes should be able to:

Formulate a problem statement;
Determine the nature and extent of the information needed to address the problem;
Access relevant information effectively and efficiently;
Evaluate information and its source critically; and
Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information