Program: AAS Veterinary Technology (PAC) to BAS (Veterinary Science Technology Specialization) - Wayland Baptist University (WBU) 2020-2021 - 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. Be advised this Transfer Advising Guide requires specific courses to be completed within specific semesters.

Semester I

Be advised this is a prerequisite semester. These courses must be successfully completed before enrolling in VTHT courses and applying for admission to the program.
If Semester I is a FALL SEMESTER, follow this Transfer Advising Guide and do NOT register for Semester III.
If Semester I is a SPRING SEMESTER, students can register for the courses listed in Semester II at any point during Semesters III / V / VII / VIII.
For this Transfer Advising Guide, new cohorts begin Semester IV, which is considered a FALL SEMESTER.
Be advised students MUST complete a minimum of 80 hours in clinical experience BEFORE the admission application for Veterinary Technology program is due in JUNE.

ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [WBU English Core]
MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as MATH 1304 [WBU Mathematics Core]
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology will transfer but will NOT be WBU degree applicable
BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I º will transfer as BIOL 1401 [WBU Science Core]

Semester II

If Semester I was a FALL SEMESTER, register for courses in Semester II.
If Semester I was a SPRING SEMESTER, do NOT register for these courses until Semester III.

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]
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government will transfer as POLS 2301 [WBU Political Science Core]
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]

Semester III

Semester III is considered a Summer semester for this Transfer Advising Guide.
If Semester I was a FALL SEMESTER, do NOT register for any courses this semester.
If Semester I was a SPRING SEMESTER, register for 3-6 SCH from Semester II. Then, students can register for the remaining courses from Semester II at any point during Semesters V / VII / VIII.

Semester VII

VTHT 1341 - Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance will transfer as WBU Professional Development
VTHT 2205 - Equine Clinical Management will transfer as WBU Professional Development
VTHT 2217 - Exotic Animal Clinical Management will transfer as WBU Elective
VTHT 2331 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology II will transfer as WBU Professional Development

Semester VIII

VTHT 1345 - Veterinary Radiology will transfer as WBU Major Course
VTHT 2209 - Food Animal Clinical Management will transfer as WBU Elective
VTHT 2213 - Lab Animal Clinical Management will transfer as WBU Professional Development
VTHT 1217 - Veterinary Office Management will transfer as WBU Elective
VTHT 1109 - Veterinary Nutrition will transfer as WBU Major Course

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 72 college-level hours, of which 69 will transfer and apply as PSYC 2301 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the Wayland Baptist University baccalaureate degree of Applied Science (Veterinary Science Technology Specialization).

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

Note: For further information regarding application process requirements, selection and forms, refer to the Veterinary Technology website: alamo.edu/pac/vet-tech

Note: All prerequisite and VTHT courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.

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

Select either BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications or COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing will transfer as COSC 2311 [WBU Computer Applications 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 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 2020-2021 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 June 9, 2021

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