Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT)
The Associate of Arts/Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree is a program of study that community college students can follow to fulfill all their lower division general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Oregon public universities. Completion of the AAOT degree can lead to junior standing, for registration purposes, for any student admitted to a public university in Oregon (University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Portland State University, Western Oregon University, Southern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology and Eastern Oregon University).
The AAOT does not necessarily meet specific institutional, departmental, or major requirements with regard to courses or grade point average. Students may transfer between 90 and 124 community college credits to four-year Oregon public institutions. Students should plan carefully with the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer in order to meet individual institutional requirements. Students considering transfer to private and out-of-state institutions will find the AAOT to be excellent preparation for upper division study. Please contact your advisor for specific transfer requirements.
Upon enrolling at Southwestern, students need to be ready for college-level mathematics, writing and science in order to complete the AAOT in two years. If students lack the necessary skills, Southwestern offers excellent developmental courses and tutorial assistance to help them get on track quickly.
The AAOT degree is designed for students planning to transfer into a bachelor's degree program at an Oregon public university. These universities accept the AAOT as a “block transfer,” enabling a student to enter with junior standing having all of the transfer school’s lower division general education requirements met. The AAOT offers students the flexibility to choose courses that interest them while fulfilling requirements at their transfer schools. Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, the state of Oregon has implemented Common Course Numbering(Z), which is a series of classes guaranteed to transfer to other public institutions within the state. They are the following courses: MTH105Z, MTH111Z, MTH112Z, COMM100Z, COMM111Z, COMM218Z, STAT243Z, WR121Z, WR122Z, and WR227Z.
Several Oregon private institutions and a limited number of out-of-state institutions also accept the AAOT. These include Pacific University, Warner Pacific College, George Fox University in the Portland area, as well as Western Baptist College, BYU - Hawaii, Hawaii Pacific University, Boise State University, Seattle Pacific University, and Washington State University.
It is important to note the AAOT may not be the best degree option for all majors. Students should consult advisors in their major areas for educational planning related to required courses in their majors.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 90 credit hours, distributed across general education categories listed below. All courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time the AAOT is awarded. Twenty-four (24) credits must be completed at Southwestern before the degree is awarded.
Students must successfully complete the following courses from the list of approved general education courses for the AAOT degree and a number of elective credits.
Students may take any college-level course that would bring total credits to 90 quarter hours, including up to 12 credits of college-designated career and technical education (CTE) courses. Note: Some courses are considered career technical courses and have limitations within this degree, they are designated with "CTE" in the Course Description area of this catalog. A maximum of nine (9) credits of PE185 sport/activity courses may be applied to the AAOT degree.
Courses that are developmental in nature (designed to prepare students for college transfer courses) are not applicable to this degree.
Students must complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Foundational Requirements
All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
Writing
Eight (8) credits of writing are required, so choose two (2) courses from below. Information Literacy will be included in the writing requirement:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WR121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| WR122Z | Composition II | 4 |
| or WR227Z | Technical Writing | |
Mathematics
One (1) course from:
Math course may be MTH105 or higher, excluding MTH211.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH105Z | Math in Society | 4 |
Communication
One (1) course from:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM100Z | Introduction to Communication | 4 |
| COMM111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| COMM218Z | Interpersonal Communication | 4 |
| COMM219 | Small Group Discussion | 4 |
Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Three (3) credits of PE185 sport/activity courses or HE250 Personal Health or PE231 Wellness for Life.
Discipline Studies Requirements
All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
Arts and Letters
Three (3) courses chosen from two (2) or more disciplines:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART115 | Basic Design I Intro to Elements of Art and Principles of Design | 4 |
| ART116 | Basic Design II, Color Theory | 4 |
| ART117 | Basic Design III, Intro to 3D Desgn | 4 |
| ART131 | Introduction to Drawing I | 3 |
| ART132 | Introduction to Drawing II | 3 |
| ART133 | Introduction to Drawing III | 3 |
| ART191 | Beginning Sculpture | 3 |
| ART192 | Beginning Sculpture | 3 |
| ART204 | History of Western Art: Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| ART205 | History of Western Art: Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| ART206 | History of Western Art: Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| ART244 | Bronze Casting | 3 |
| ART253 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART256 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART281 | Painting I Beginning | 3 |
| ART282 | Painting II Beginning | 3 |
| ART283 | Painting III Beginning | 3 |
| ART284 | Painting I Intermediate | 3 |
| ART285 | Painting II Intermediate | 3 |
| ART286 | Painting III Intermediate | 3 |
| ASL201 | 2nd Yr American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL202 | 2nd Yr American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL203 | 2nd Yr American Sign Language III | 4 |
| COMM100Z | Introduction to Communication | 4 |
| COMM111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| COMM218Z | Interpersonal Communication | 4 |
| COMM219 | Small Group Discussion | 4 |
| COMM220 | Gender And Communication | 4 |
| ENG104 | Introduction to Literature Fiction | 3 |
| ENG105 | Introduction to Literature Drama | 3 |
| ENG106 | Introduction to Literature Poetry | 3 |
| ENG107 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG108 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG109 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG201 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG204 | Survey of English Literature | 3 |
| ENG205 | Survey of English Literature | 3 |
| ENG206 | Survey of English Literature | 3 |
| ENG253 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| ENG254 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| ENG255 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| HUM204 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| HUM205 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| HUM206 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| MUS101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUS111 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS112 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS113 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS201 | Intro to Music and its Literature | 3 |
| MUS202 | Intro to Music and its Literature | 3 |
| MUS203 | Intro to Music and its Literature | 3 |
| MUS205 | Intro to Jazz History | 3 |
| MUS206 | Intro to History of Rock and Roll | 3 |
| MUS211 | Advanced Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS212 | Advanced Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS213 | Advanced Music Theory III | 3 |
| PHL101 | Introduction to Philosophy: Philosophical Problems | 3 |
| PHL102 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHL103 | Intro to Logic and Critical Thnkg | 3 |
| SPAN201 | Second Year Spanish | 4 |
| SPAN202 | Second Year Spanish | 4 |
| SPAN203 | Second Year Spanish | 4 |
| WR241 | Imaginative Creative Writing Fiction | 3 |
| WR242 | Imaginative Writing Poetry | 3 |
| WR243 | Imaginative Writing Explorations | 3 |
| TA141 | Acting I | 3 |
| TA142 | Acting II | 3 |
| TA143 | Acting Iii | 3 |
| TA153 | Rehearsal/Performnc | 3 |
Social Sciences
Four (4) courses chosen from two (2) or more disciplines:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH201 | Physical Anthropology and Evolution | 3 |
| ANTH202 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH203 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH221 | Intro to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH222 | Cultural Anthropology II | 3 |
| ANTH223 | Cultural Anthropology III | 3 |
| ANTH224 | Intro to Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH230 | Native North Americans: Oregon | 3 |
| ANTH231 | Native North Americans: PNW | 3 |
| ANTH232 | Native North Americans | 3 |
| CJ101 | Intro to Criminology | 4 |
| ECON201 | Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECON202 | Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ED169 | Overview of Student Special Needs | 3 |
| ED258 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| GEOG105 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HDFS140 | Contemporary American Families | 3 |
| HDFS222 | Understanding Families: Supporting Diversity Disability and Risk | 3 |
| HDFS229 | Child Development PreK - Adolescent | 3 |
| HDFS247 | Child Development 0-8 | 3 |
| HST101 | History of Western Civilization | 3 |
| HST102 | History of Western Civilization | 3 |
| HST103 | History of Western Civilization | 3 |
| HST104 | History of the Middle East | 3 |
| HST195 | History of the Vietnam War | 3 |
| HST201 | History of the United States | 3 |
| HST202 | History of the United States | 3 |
| HST203 | History of the United States | 3 |
| HST240 | Hist of Oregon and the South Coast | 3 |
| PS201 | American Government: Political Institutions | 3 |
| PS202 | American Government: Policy Issues | 3 |
| PS203 | Local Politics and Government | 3 |
| PS205 | International Relations: US Foreign Policy in the 20th Century | 3 |
| PSY100 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| PSY201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY202 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY203 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY216 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY228 | Introduction to Social Science Research | 3 |
| PSY231 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY237 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| PSY239 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY243 | Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| SOC204 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC205 | Social Institutions and Change | 3 |
| SOC206 | Social Problems and Issues | 3 |
| SOC208 | Sociology of Sport | 3 |
| SOC210 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SOC213 | Racial and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOC218 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
Science/Mathematics/Computer Science
Four (4) courses from two (2) or more disciplines including at least three (3) laboratory courses in biological and/or physical science.
Laboratory Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI101 | General Biology | 4 |
| BI102 | General Biology | 4 |
| BI103 | General Biology | 4 |
| BI142 | Habitats: Marine Biology | 4 |
| BI201 | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| BI202 | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| BI203 | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| BI231 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BI232 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BI233 | Human Anatomy and Physiology III | 4 |
| BI234 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM221 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM222 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM223 | General Chemistry III | 5 |
| CHEM245 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM246 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM247 | Organic Chemistry III | 4 |
| ENV235 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
| G201 | Physical Geology I | 4 |
| G202 | Physical Geology II | 4 |
| G203 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| GS104 | Physical Science | 4 |
| GS105 | Physical Science | 4 |
| GS106 | Introduction to Earth Science | 4 |
| GS107 | Astronomy | 4 |
| GS108 | Oceanography | 4 |
| NR260 | Watershed Processes | 4 |
| PH201 | General Physics I: Mechanics | 5 |
| PH202 | General Physics II: Heat, Waves, Relativity | 5 |
| PH203 | Gen Physics III: Elect & Magnetism | 5 |
| PH211 | General Physics with Calculus I | 5 |
| PH212 | General Physics with Calculus II | 5 |
| PH213 | General Physics with Calculus III | 5 |
Non-Laboratory Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI140 | Practical Ecology | 3 |
| BI149 | Introduction to Human Genetics | 3 |
| CHEM110 | Foundations of General, Organic, and Biochemistry | 4 |
| CS160 | Computer Science Orientation | 4 |
| CS161 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 4 |
| CS162 | Introduction to Computer Science II | 4 |
| CS261 | Data Structures | 4 |
| ENV110 | Introduction Environmental Science | 3 |
| G221 | General Geology | 3 |
| G246 | Geological Hazards And Natural Catastrophes | 3 |
| MTH105Z | Math in Society | 4 |
| MTH111Z | Precalculus I: Functions | 4 |
| MTH112Z | Precalculus II: Trigonometry | 4 |
| MTH212 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 4 |
| MTH213 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics III | 4 |
| MTH231 | Elements of Discrete Mathematics I | 4 |
| MTH232 | Elements of Discrete Mathematics II | 4 |
| MTH241 | Calculus for Bus and Soc Science I | 4 |
| MTH242 | Calculus for Bus and Soc Science II | 4 |
| STAT243Z | Elementary Statistics I | 4 |
| MTH244 | Probability & Statistics II | 4 |
| MTH251 | Calculus I Differential Calculus | 4 |
| MTH252 | Calculus II Integral Calculus | 4 |
| MTH253 | Calculus III Infinite Sequences And Series | 4 |
| MTH254 | Vector Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH255 | Vector Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH256 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MTH260 | Matrix Methods and Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MTH264 | Introduction to Matrix Algebra and Power Series | 4 |
Cultural Literacy
Students are required to complete at least one (1) course from any of the above discipline studies that meets the statewide criteria for cultural literacy. SWOCC offers these courses that satisfy the Cultural Literacy requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH201 | Physical Anthropology and Evolution | 3 |
| ANTH202 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH203 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH221 | Intro to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH222 | Cultural Anthropology II | 3 |
| ANTH223 | Cultural Anthropology III | 3 |
| ANTH224 | Intro to Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH230 | Native North Americans: Oregon | 3 |
| ANTH231 | Native North Americans: PNW | 3 |
| ANTH232 | Native North Americans | 3 |
| COMM220 | Gender And Communication | 4 |
| ED258 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| ENG107 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG108 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG109 | World Literature | 3 |
| GEOG105 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HDFS140 | Contemporary American Families | 3 |
| HUM204 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| HUM205 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| HUM206 | World Mythology & Religion | 3 |
| HST104 | History of the Middle East | 3 |
| MUS205 | Intro to Jazz History | 3 |
| MUS206 | Intro to History of Rock and Roll | 3 |
| PSY216 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY231 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOC208 | Sociology of Sport | 3 |
| SOC210 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SOC213 | Racial and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOC218 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
Electives
- Students may take any college-level course that would bring total credits to 90 quarter hours including up to 12 credits of college designated Career and Technical Education courses.
- All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
- A maximum of nine (9) credits of any PE185 sport/activity courses may be applied to the AAOT degree.
- Three (3) credits of PE185 Sport/Activity may be granted toward the AAOT degree for completion of military basic training. A copy of the military transcript or DD-214 is required.
- Courses numbered 199/299 will qualify as elective credit only.
Supportive Courses
Note: The college has determined that the following supportive courses may be necessary to assist students to successfully complete their program; they count as electives only.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS120 | Concepts of Computing | 4 |
| CIS125W | Word Processing Applications Microsoft | 3 |
| HD100 | College Success and Survival | 3 |
| HD102 | College Nuts and Bolts | 1 |
| HD111 | Math Success | 2 |
| HD112 | Study Skills | 3 |
| HD113 | Stop Test Anxiety Now | 1 |
| HD152 | Stress Management | 2 |
| HD208 | Career/Life Plan | 3 |
A maximum of 45 credits is allowed for basic, developmental, or supportive courses under federal financial aid guidelines.
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. SWOCC 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:
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Interpret and engage in the Arts & Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life; and
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Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.
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*“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:
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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:
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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.
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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:
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Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models, and solutions and generate further questions;
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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
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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:
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Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior; and
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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:
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Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals;
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Respond to the needs of diverse audiences and contexts; and
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Build and manage relationships.
Writing
Outcomes
As a result of completing the General Education Writing sequence, a student should be able to:
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Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capable for academic and, in some cases, professional audiences;
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Locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize information to communicate effectively; and
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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:
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Formulate a problem statement;
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Determine the nature and extent of the information needed to address the problem;
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Access relevant information effectively and efficiently;
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Evaluate information and its source critically; and
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Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information