Program: AAS Network Administrator (NVC/PAC/SAC) to BAS (Network Technology Studies Specialization) - Wayland Baptist University (WBU) 2019-2020 - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AAS degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

*** Select either ITCC 1414 - CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks or ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies will transfer as WBU Major Course
Select either ITCC 1440 - CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials or ITNW 2412 Routers will transfer as WBU Major Course
Select either ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems or ITNW 1308 Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems will transfer as WBU Elective
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government will transfer as POLS 2301 [WBU Political Science Core]

Semester II

Select either SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1315 Public Speaking or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication will transfer as COMS 1301 or COMS 2303 or COMS 1303 [WBU Communications Core]
ITNW 1454 - Implementing and Supporting Servers will transfer as WBU Professional Development
ITSC 1316 - Linux Installation and Configuration will transfer as WBU Major Course
ITNW 1453 - Supporting Network Server Infrastructure will transfer as WBU Professional Development

Semester III

Select either HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I or HIST 2322 World Civilizations II will transfer as HIST 1303 or HIST 1304 [WBU History Core]
Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core will transfer as WBU Elective

Semester IV

Select either ITCC 2412 - CCNA 3: Scaling Networks or ITNW 2472 Implementing VMware Virtualization will transfer as WBU Major Course
Select either ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security or ITSY 1300 Fundamentals of Information Security will transfer as WBU Major Course
Select either ITCC 2413 - CCNA 4: Connecting Networks or ITSY 2430 Intrusion Detection will transfer as WBU Professional Development
ITNW 2405 - Network Administration will transfer as WBU Elective

Semester V

Select either ITCC 2343 - Network Security or ITSY 2301 Firewalls and Network Security will transfer as WBU Professional Development
Select either ITSC 2325 - Advanced Linux or ITNW 2371 Implementing Microsoft Virtualization will transfer as WBU Professional Development
ITNW 2264 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications will transfer but will NOT be WBU degree applicable
MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as MATH 1304 [WBU Mathematics Core]
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [WBU English Core]

Semester VI

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [WBU English Core]
Select either HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I or HIST 2322 World Civilizations II will transfer as HIST 1303 or HIST 1304 [WBU History Core]

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 69 college-level hours, of which 67 will transfer and apply, as ITNW 2264 will transfer, but will NOT be applicable towards the Wayland Baptist University baccalaureate degree of Applied Science (Network Technology Studies Specialization).

Note: Wayland Baptist University accepts a maximum of 72 hours towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Students may still take the following Wayland Baptist University degree required courses:

Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as WBU Science Core

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete.

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Program Information

Students earning this degree will be prepared to pursue information technology and networking careers in a variety of industries, including health care, financial services, education, entertainment, and more. With an emphasis on practical experience, students learn the basics of routing, switching, wireless, troubleshooting, and other advanced technologies to prepare for the globally-recognized Cisco CCNA® certification, continued education, and for entry-level career opportunities such as Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Installer, Network Technician, or Help Desk Technician. Post Network Associate (CCNA®) students may choose to pursue the Network Professional (CCNP®) certification. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects much faster than average growth and excellent job prospects for Network Administrators.

Additional Wayland Baptist University Advising Notes

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to the Wayland Baptist University, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at https://www.wbu.edu/campuses/san-antonio/advising.htm
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Wayland Baptist University requirements for this degree plan from Wayland Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog.
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at the Wayland Baptist University as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Wayland Baptist University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Wayland Baptist University degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to Wayland Baptist University. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review Wayland Baptist University’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Wayland Baptist University’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Wayland Baptist University’s 2019-2020 Catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

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Released on August 26, 2019

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AAS Network Administrator (NVC/PAC/SAC) to BAS (Network Technology Studies Specialization) - Wayland Baptist University (WBU) 2019-2020