Bridges Program

Plans of Study

Take the guess work
out of transferring

Start a direct path to transfer from Columbia Basin College (CBC) or Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) to WSU Tri-Cities! The Bridges Program plans of study listed below will take the guesswork out of deciding which classes are needed to achieve your degree. Use the plans of study with your community college counselor and the WSU Tri-Cities transfer admissions counselor to help you successfully navigate toward the degree of your choice.

WSU Transfer Center

The WSU Transfer Center provides resources and support to students with transfer credit to help ensure equitable pathways and successful transitions to a WSU degree.

Plans of Study

You do not have to complete all of this coursework to transfer! Transferring to WSU simply requires 40 quarter credits or 27 semester credits.

If your institution does not offer an equivalent course, please contact the Office of Admissions for information.

Direct transfer Agreement (DTA ) will fulfill UCORE requirements, but does not fulfill all major requirements. Must meet with CBC and WSU Transfer Advisor before meeting the 45 credits.  

BIOLOGY
Biology Major RequirementsWashington State University System Columbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
BiologyBIOLOGY 106 [BSCI]BIOL&212 and 213BI 212 and 213
BIOLOGY 107 [BSCI]BIOL&211BI 211
ChemistryCHEM 105 and 106 [PSCI]CHEM&161, 162, and 163CH 221, 222 and 223
MathSTATS 212 [QUAN]MATH&146No Equivalency
MATH 171 [QUAN]MATH& 152MATH 252
Physics:
Choose a series
PHYSICS 101 and 102 [PSCI]PHYS&114, 115, and 116PHY 201, 202 and 203
PHYSICS 201 and 202 [PSCI]PHYS&221, 222,
and 223
PHY 211, 212, and 213
Foreign
Language
If you have not completed two years of the same foreign language in high school, it is recommended to take two quarters/semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Business Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
EconomicsECONS 101 [SSCI]ECON&201EC 201
ECONS 102 [SSCI]ECON&201EC 202
AccountingACCTG 230 and 231ACCT&201, 202, and 203BA 213 – Equivalent to ACCTG 231
BusinessB LAW 210BUS&201BA 226
MGTOP 215*MATH&146No Equivalent
MIS 250BUS 250CS 120
MathMATH 201MATH 147No Equivalent
MATH 202 [QUAN]MATH& 148MTH 241

*MATH&146 is not a direct equivalent to MGTOP 215 at WSU, but is an approved substitute for the Carson College of Business only.

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering Major RequirementsWSU SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
MathMATH 171 [QUAN]MATH&152MTH 252
MATH 172MATH&153MTH 253
MATH 220MATH 243MTH 261
MATH 273MATH&254MTH 254
MATH 315MATH 255MTH 256
EngineeringENGR 120ENT 111No Equivalent
CE 211ENGR&214ENGR 231
CE 215ENGR&225ENGR 235
ME 212ENGR&215No Equivalent
ME 301ENGR&224No Equivalent
PhysicsPHYSICS 201 [PSCI]PHYS&221 and 222PHY 211 and 212
ChemistryCHEM 105 [PSCI]CHEM&161 and 162CH 221 and 222
Choose a final science quarterCHEM 106, PHYSICS 202, or SOE 102 [PSCI]CHEM&163 or PHYS&223CH 222 and 223 or PHY 212 and 213
EconomicsECONS 101 or 102 [SSCI]ECON&201 or 202EC 201 or EC 202
Technical WritingENGLISH 402* [WRTG]ENGL&235WR 227

*ENGL&235 is not a direct equivalent to ENGLISH 402 at WSU, but is an approved substitute for the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences.

COMPUTER SCIENCE, BS
Computer Science Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
Computer ScienceCPT_S 121CS&131 and CS 162No Equivalent
CPT_S 122CS 260No Equivalent
MathMATH 171 [QUAN]MATH&152MTH 252
MATH 172MATH&153MTH 253
MATH 216MATH 246MTH 231
MATH 220MATH 243MTH 261
MATH 273MATH& 254MTH 254
LogicPHIL 201 [QUAN]PHIL&120 or 106No Equivalent
BiologyBIOLOGY 106 [BSCI]BIOL& 212, 213BI 212, 213
BIOLOGY 107 [BSCI]BIOL&211BI 211
PhysicsPHYSICS 201 and 202 [PSCI]CHEM& 161, 162 or PHYS&221, 222
and 223
CH 221, 22, or PHY 211, 212
Technical WritingENGL 402 [WRTG]ENGL&235WR 227

*ENGL&235 is not a direct equivalent to ENGLISH 402 at WSU, but is an approved substitute for the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences.

CYBERSECURITY, BS
Computer Science Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
Computer ScienceCPT_S 121CS&131 and CS 162No Equivalent
CPT_S 122CS 260No Equivalent
MathMATH 171 [QUAN]MATH&152MTH 252
MATH 172MATH&153MTH 253
MATH 220MATH 243MTH 261
LogicPHIL 201 [QUAN]PHIL&120 or 106No Equivalent
BiologyBIOLOGY 106 [BSCI]BIOL& 212, 213BI 212, 213
BIOLOGY 107 [BSCI]BIOL&211BI 211
PhysicsPHYSICS 201 and 202 [PSCI]CHEM& 161, 162 or PHYS&221, 222
and 223
CH 221, 22, or PHY 211, 212
Technical WritingENGL 402 [WRTG]ENGL&235WR 227

*ENGL&235 is not a direct equivalent to ENGLISH 402 at WSU, but is an approved substitute for the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY & CULTURE
DTC Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
Foreign LanguageIf you have not completed two years of the same foreign language in high school, it is recommended to take two quarters/semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
Science LabsAny two sciences with two labs.

Completion of the Associate of Arts & Sciences – Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) will fulfill the required UCORE, or general education coursework, at Washington State University Tri-Cities.

EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Earth & Environmental Science Major RequirementsWSU SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
BiologyBIOL 106 [BSCI]BIOL&212 and 213BI 212 and 213
BIOL 107 [BSCI]BIOL&211BI 211
Chemistry
Choose a series
CHEM 101 and 102 [PSCI]CHEM&121, 122, and 123CH 104, 105, and 106
CHEM 105 and 106 [PSCI]CHEM&161, 162, and 163CH 221, 222, and 223
MathMATH 106MATH&141MTH 111
MATH 108MATH&142MTH 112
Pick one additional Math courseSTATS 212 [QUAN]MATH&146No Equivalency
MATH 171 [QUAN]Math&152MTH 252
Environmental ScienceSOE 110 [BSCI]ENVS& 101No Equivalency
GeologySOE 101GEOL&101GS 142
EconomicsECONS 101 [SSCI]ECON&201EC 201
Public SpeakingCOMM 102 [COMM]CMST&220COM 111
Foreign LanguageIf you have not completed two years of the same foreign language in high school, it is recommended to take two quarters/semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Elementary Education Major RequirementsWashington State University System Columbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
English Composition
6 semester credits
ENGL 101, 201, 301 or 402ENGL&101 and 102WR 121
Human Development PsychologyPSYCH 361 or H_D 101PSYC&200PSY 237
Math for Elementary Teachers
6 semester credits
MATH 251 and 252MATH&171, 172, and 173MTH 212 & 213
U.S. History
3 semester credits
HIST 110, 111, 150 or 216HIST&126 or 127; POLS&202HST 105 or 203
Social Sciences
Choose 6 semester credits (two courses) from different disciplines - American Government and World Civilizations
HIST 120 or 121; POL_S 101HIST&126 or 127; POL_S 101HST 110 or 112; PS 201
Sciences
Must have 4 sciences - Biology and Geology are required plus two additional sciences
SCIENCE 101, 102, SOE 101, and BIOL 102GEOL&101 and BIOL&100; PHYS&100; CHEM&110; ENVS&101 or ASTR&101G 201 and G 202 and BI 101; PHY 201 and PHY 202 and PHY 203; CH 221 and CH 222
Learning and DevelopmentTCH_LRN 301No equivalency - see WSU advisorNo equivalency - see WSU advisor
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Electrical Engineering Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
MathMATH 171 [QUAN]MATH&152MTH 252
MATH 172MATH&153MTH 253
MATH 220MATH 243MTH 261
MATH 273MATH&254MTH 254
MATH 315MATH 255MTH 256
Engineering E_E 214No EquivalentNo Equivalent
E_E 221 or CPT_S 122*CS 260No Equivalent
ENGR 120ENT 111No Equivalent
CE 211ENGR&214ENGR 231
ME 212ENGR&215No Equivalent
E_E 261No EquivalentNo Equivalent
E_E 262No EquivalentNo Equivalent
EconomicsECONS 101 or 102 [SSCI]ECON&201 or 202EC 201 or EC 202
PhysicsPHYSICS 201 and 202 [PSCI]PHYS&221, 222,
and 223
PHY 211, 212 and 213
Technical Writing*ENGL 402 [WRTG]ENGL&235WR 227
Chemistry*CHEM 105 [PSCI]CHEM& 161 and 162CH 221 and 222
Computer ScienceCPT_S 121CS&131 and CS 162No Equivalent

*ENGL&235 is not a direct equivalent to ENGLISH 402 at WSU, but is an approved substitute for the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences.

*CHEM& 161 is not a direct equivalent to CHEMISTRY 105 at WSU, but is an approved substitute for the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences only.

*If your institution does not offer an equivalent to E_E 221, you may take the equivalent to CPT_S 122 instead. This exception is only for WSU Tri-Cities students.

ENGLISH
English Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
Foreign LanguageIf you have not completed two years of the same foreign language in high school, it is recommended to take two quarters/semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
Science LabsAny two sciences with two labs.

Completion of the Associate of Arts & Sciences – Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) will fulfill the required UCORE, or general education coursework, at Washington State University Tri-Cities.

FINE ART
Fine Art Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
Fine ArtFINE ART 102 [ARTS]ART 111No Equivalent
FINE ART 103 [ARTS]ART 112No Equivalent
FINE ART 110 [ARTS]ART 113No Equivalent
FINE ART 111No EquivalentNo Equivalent
FINE ART 201 [ARTS]ART 116ART 204
FINE ART 202 [ARTS]ART 118ART 205
Science LabsAny two sciences with two labs, Biology course will satisfy one of the sciences.
Foreign LanguageIf you have not completed two years of the same foreign language in high school, it is recommended to take two quarters/semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
HISTORY
History Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
US History ConcentrationHistory 110 [HUM]HIST&146HST 201
History 111 [HUM]HIST&148HST 203
History 298No EquivalentHST 205
European ConcentrationHistory 101 [HUM]No EquivalentHST 101
History 102 [HUM]No EquivalentHST 103
Non-Western ConcentrationHISTORY 230 [HUM]Hist 111 and 112No Equivalent
History 272 [DIVR]Hist 115No Equivalent
History 275 [DIVR]Hist 110No Equivalent
Science LabsAny two sciences with two labs.
Foreign LanguageIf you have not completed two years of the same foreign language in high school, it is recommended to take two quarters/semesters of the same college-level foreign language.

Completion of the history courses above does not guarantee completion of each concentration area. There are no equivalents to satisfy the 21 credits of upper-division history course work.

HOSPITALITY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Business Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
EconomicsECONS 101 [SSCI]ECON&201EC 201
ECONS 102 [SSCI]ECON&201EC 202
AccountingACCTG 230 and 231ACCT&201, 202, and 203BA 213 – Equivalent to ACCTG 231
BusinessB LAW 210BUS&201BA 226
MGTOP 215*MATH&146No Equivalent
MIS 250BUS 250CS 120
MathMATH 201MATH 147No Equivalent
MATH 202 [QUAN]MATH& 148MTH 241
HUMANITIES

Humanities is a General Studies degree, which means student have the freedom to study within their desired “concentrations” of topics they are most interested in. Discussion with an advisor will need to happen for the student to choose their concentrations.

Degree requirements:

  1. Meet all university graduation requirements
  2. UCORE (Will be fulfilled by an Associate of Arts – Direct Transfer Agreement)
  3. Meet College of Arts and Sciences requirements (foreign language, additional UCORE course)
  4. Meet major requirements

Contact the Office of Admissions for additional information about the Humanities major.

MATHEMATICS - GENERAL STUDIES
Math Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
Primary ConcentrationMATH 171 [QUAN]MATH&152MTH 252
MATH 172MATH&153MTH 273
MATH 220MATH 243MTH 261
MATH 273MATH&254MTH 254
Foreign LanguageIf you have not completed two years of the same foreign language in high school, it is recommended to take two quarters/semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
MANAGEMENT
Business Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
EconomicsECONS 101 [SSCI]ECON&201EC 201
ECONS 102 [SSCI]ECON&201EC 202
AccountingACCTG 230 and 231ACCT&201, 202, and 203BA 213 – Equivalent to ACCTG 231
BusinessB LAW 210BUS&201BA 226
MGTOP 215*MATH&146No Equivalent
MIS 250BUS 250CS 120
MathMATH 201MATH 147No Equivalent
MATH 202 [QUAN]MATH& 148MTH 241
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
MathMATH 171 [QUAN]MATH&152MTH 252
MATH 172MATH&153MTH 253
MATH 220MATH 243MTH 261
MATH 273MATH& 254MTH 254
MATH 315MATH 255MTH 256
EngineeringCE 211ENGR&214ENGR 231
CE 215ENGR&225ENGR 235
ENGR 120ENT 111No Equivalent
ME 116No EquivalentNo Equivalent
ME 212ENGR&215No Equivalent
ME 301ENGR&224No Equivalent
EE 261No EquivalentNo Equivalent
PhysicsPHYSICS 201 and 202 [PSCI]PHYS&221, 222,
and 223
PHY 211, 212 and 213
ChemistryCHEM 105 and 106 [PSCI]CHEM&161 and 162CH 221 and 222
Computer ScienceCPT_S 121CS&131 and CS 162No Equivalent
EconomicsECONS 102 [SSCI]ECON&202EC 202
Technical Writing*ENGL 402 [WRTG]ENGL&235WR 227

*ENGL&235 is not a direct equivalent to ENGLISH 402 at WSU, but is an approved substitute for the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences.

NURSING
PHYSICAL SCIENCES - GENERAL STUDIES
Physical Sciences Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
MathMATH 171 [QUAN]MATH&152MTH 252
MATH 172MATH&153MTH 253
PhysicsPHYSICS 201 and 202 [PSCI]PHYS&221, 222, 223PHY 211, 212 and 213
ChemistryCHEM 105 and 106 [PSCI]CHEM&161, 162, and 163CH 221, 222 and 223
GeologySOE 101GEOL&101GS 142
Foreign LanguageIf you have not completed two years of the same foreign language in high school, it is recommended to take two quarters/semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES
Biology Major RequirementsWashington State University System Columbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
BiologyBIOLOGY 106 [BSCI]BIOL&212 and 213BI 212 and 213
BIOLOGY 107 [BSCI]BIOL&211BI 211
ChemistryCHEM 105 and 106 [PSCI]CHEM&161, 162, and 163CH 221, 222 and 223
MathSTATS 212 [QUAN]MATH&146No Equivalency
MATH 171 [QUAN]MATH& 152MATH 252
Physics:
Choose a series
PHYSICS 101 and 102 [PSCI]PHYS&114, 115, and 116PHY 201, 202 and 203
PHYSICS 201 and 202 [PSCI]PHYS&221, 222,
and 223
PHY 211, 212, and 213
Foreign
Language
If you have not completed two years of the same foreign language in high school, it is recommended to take two quarters/semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
PsychologyPsych 105 [SSCI]PSYC&100PSY 201
Psych 210Psych 209No Equivalent
Biology - Choose oneBiology 102 [BSCI]BIOL&100 or 160BI 101
Biology 106 [BSCI]BIOL&212 and 213BI 212 and 213
Biology 107 [BSCI]BIOL&211BI 211
MathStats 212 [QUAN] (prereq for Psych 311 @ WSU)MATH&146No Equivalent
Foreign LanguageIf you have not completed two years of the same foreign language in high school, it is recommended to take two quarters/semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
Science LabsAny two sciences with two labs - Biology course will satisfy one of the sciences
SOCIAL SCIENCES

Social science is a General Studies degree, which means student have the freedom to study within their desired “concentrations” of topics they are most interested in. Discussion with an advisor will need to happen for the student to choose their concentrations.

Degree requirements:

  1. Meet all university graduation requirements
  2. UCORE (Will be fulfilled by an Associate of Arts – Direct Transfer Agreement)
  3. Meet College of Arts and Sciences requirements (foreign language, additional UCORE course)
  4. Meet major requirements

Contact the Office of Admissions for additional information about the Social Science major.

SOCIAL WORK
Social Work Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
PsychologyPsych 105 [SSCI]PSYC&100PSY 201Z
Sociology101 [SSCI] Introduction to SociologySOC& 101 or Soc& 201SOC 204 or SOC 205
StatisticsSTATS 212 [QUAN]MATH&146MTH 243 - Probability and Statistics

Students must also complete 6 semester credits (10 quarter credits) of coursework in social work or human development. At CBC, these courses would include: SOWK 101,103 or 201 and HDEV 100, 101, 102, 110, 120, 124, 128, 135, 199.

WINE & BEVERAGE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Business Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
EconomicsECONS 101 [SSCI]ECON&201EC 201
ECONS 102 [SSCI]ECON&201EC 202
AccountingACCTG 230 and 231ACCT&201, 202, and 203BA 213 – Equivalent to ACCTG 231
BusinessB LAW 210BUS&201BA 226
MGTOP 215*MATH&146No Equivalent
MIS 250BUS 250CS 120
MathMATH 201MATH 147No Equivalent
MATH 202 [QUAN]MATH& 148MTH 241
WINE SCIENCE (VITICULTURE & ENOLOGY)
Viticulture & Enology Major RequirementsWashington State University SystemColumbia Basin CollegeBlue Mountain Community College
BiologyBIOL 106 [BSCI]BIOL&212 and 213BI 212 and 213
BIOL 107 [BSCI]BIOL&211BI 211
Chemistry
Choose a series
CHEM 101 and 102 [PSCI]CHEM&121, 122, and 123CH 104, 105 and 106
CHEM 105 and 106 [PSCI]CHEM&161, 162, and 163CH 221, 222, and 223
MathSTAT 212 [QUAN]MATH&146No Equivalent
CommunicationCOMM 102 [COMM]CMST&220COM 111
EconomicsECONS 101 or 102 [SSCI]ECONS&201 or 202EC 201 or 202
Viticulture & EnologyHORT 102HORT 202No Equivalent
HORT 202HORT 203No Equivalent
SOIL_SCI 201BIOL 201CSS 100
SOIL_SCI 441No EquivalentNo Equivalent
VIT_ENOL 113No EquivalentNo Equivalent
ENTOM 343BIOL 252No Equivalent
Viticulture & Enology Electives*ECONS 350No EquivalentNo Equivalent
AGTM 315 No EquivalentNo Equivalent
CROP_SCI 302 No EquivalentNo Equivalent
IPM 201 No EquivalentNo Equivalent

*These courses will count toward the required specialization electives.