Oregon Transfer Module
Program Description
The Oregon Transfer Module (OTM) is an approved 45-unit subset of general education courses (foundational skills and introduction to discipline courses) that are common among Oregon’s colleges and universities. It is designed to improve student access to a college degree by enhancing opportunities for the transfer of credits earned at one institution to another.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the OTM will:
- Meet the General Education outcomes
- Have a block of credits that transfer to Oregon public colleges and universities
Program Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core | ||
| Complete the General Education Core | 30-33 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| COM 105 | Listening | 3 |
| COM 111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| COM 112 | Persuasive Speech | 3 |
| COM 218Z | Interpersonal Communication | 4 |
| COM 219 | Small Group Discussion | 3 |
| Writing | ||
| WR 122Z | Composition II | 4 |
| Select one additional course from the approved list in each of the following: | 3-5 | |
Additional Requirements
- No course substitutions are allowed.
- No course may be used to satisfy requirements in more than one area
Program Entrance Requirements
Academic Entrance Requirement
Recommended:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum placement scores resulting in WR 122Z Composition II (4 cr.) placement (“C” or better)
- Minimum placement scores resulting in MTH 065 Elementary Algebra (4 cr.) placement or completion of MTH 060 Intro to Algebra (4 cr.) (“C” or better)
Additional Program Information
- Students should work closely with UCC advisors and faculty to select appropriate courses.
- The OTM is not a separate program but will be notated on transcripts as a block when the core is complete.
- See: handbook.ccwdwebforms.net/handbook/definitions/associate-degrees/oregon-transfer-module-(otm) for more information.