Paper Science and Engineering

Paper Science and Engineering Advisor: Ruth Ann Mikels

Students may complete the first two years of a Bachelor's Degree in Paper Science and Engineering at Tacoma Community College. The program of studies listed below leads to the Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree (Option B). Upon completion of this degree, students may be able to transfer to four-year colleges and universities as juniors.

The only west coast school with a Paper Science and Engineering program is the University of Washington. Scholarships for the program at the University of Washington are available. See the University of Washington Paper Science and Engineering for more information.

Preparation: While in high school, students should pursue all the available courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, and computer programming.

Program Planning: Students should meet with a Paper Science and Engineering advisor as soon as they are admitted to Tacoma Community College. Many courses have prerequisites, are offered only once or twice a year, and are sequential. Careful selection of classes each quarter is necessary to complete the program without delay.

Although the paper science and engineering advisors make every effort to consult with various colleges and universities regarding requirements, students are encouraged to consult catalogs, websites and advisors at their chosen four-year institution during their freshman year. Some institutions have additional admissions requirements, such as foreign language courses.

University of Washington

• Some students may need to take additional prerequisite courses.
• *A TCC course that transfers as a University of Washington VLPA (Visual, Literary and Performing Arts) course. See the UW Course Equivalency Guide for TCC.

For more information about the Paper Science and Engineering program at TCC, please contact a Paper Science and Engineering advisor: Ruth Ann Mikels.