Program: Computer Science (Multiple Tracks) - BS - St. Mary’s University (StMU) 2021-2022 - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

The courses in this section are working towards the requirements for a baccalaureate degree at St. Mary’s University

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as FYE 1301 [StMU First Year Seminar]
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as EN 1311 [StMU Freshmen Composition I]
*** Select either MATH 1414 College Algebra (Precal Track) (ACD MATH faculty highly recommend) or MATH 1314 College Algebra will transfer as StMU Elective [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
*** COSC 1336 - Programming Fundamentals I will transfer as CS 1310 [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]

Semester II

MATH 2412 - Precalculus will transfer as StMU Elective
Select either ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation or ARTS 1303 Art History Survey (Pre 1300) or ARTS 1304 Art History Survey (Post 1300) or ARTS 1311 Design I (2-Dimensional) or ARTS 1312 Design II (3-Dimensional) or ARTS 1316 Drawing I or ARTS 2316 Painting I or DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation or DRAM 1322 Stage Movement or DRAM 1341 Stage Make Up or DRAM 1351 Acting I or DRAM 2361 Theatre History I or HUMA 1311 Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation or HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation or MUSI 1310 American Music will transfer as StMU Fine Arts
*** COSC 1337 - Programming Fundamentals II will transfer as CS 1311 [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
ENGL 2311 - Technical Writing will transfer as StMU Literature

Semester III

MATH 2413 - Calculus I will transfer as MT 2412 [StMU Mathematics]
Select either BUSI 1301 - Business Principles or CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice or ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics or GOVT 2305 Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government or PSYC 2301 General Psychology or SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology or SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1315 Public Speaking or SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication or SPCH 1342 Voice and Diction will transfer as StMU Social Science

Semester IV

MATH 2414 - Calculus II will transfer as MT 2413
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as StMU Natural or Physical Sciences
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy will transfer as PL 1301 [StMU Philosophy - Self]
COSC 2336 - Programming Fundamentals III will transfer as CS 2313 [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]

Semester V

MATH 2305 - Discrete Mathematics will transfer as MT 2323
COSC 2325 - Computer Organization will transfer as CS 2350
MATH 2318 - Linear Algebra will transfer as MT 2318
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics will transfer as PL 2301 [StMU Philosophy - Ethics]

Semester VI

Select either BUSI 1301 - Business Principles or CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice or ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics or GOVT 2305 Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government or PSYC 2301 General Psychology or SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology or SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1315 Public Speaking or SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication or SPCH 1342 Voice and Diction will transfer as StMU Social Science
Select either one course from the American History (60) Core or HIST 2311 Western Civilization I or HIST 2312 Western Civilization II or HIST 2321 World Civilizations I or HIST 2322 World Civilizations II will transfer as StMU History

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 64 college-level hours, of which 63 will transfer and apply, as 1 SCH of MATH 1414 will transfer, but will NOT be applicable towards the St. Mary’s University baccalaureate degree in Computer Science.

Note: St. Mary’s University accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Student must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Note: St. Mary’s University requires that all transfer courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Note: Student must complete ACD COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I , COSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals II and COSC 2336 Programming Fundamentals III before transferring to satisfy StMU CS 1310 Programming I, CS 1311 Programming II and CS 2313 Object Oriented Programming I course requirement.

Note: ACD Math Faculty Highly Recommend MATH 1414 for all Pre-Calculus (STEM) Track Programs.

Students may still take the following St. Mary’s University degree required course for Computer Science (General Track), Computer Science (Data Science Track) and Computer Science (Game Development Track):

Select an Elective will transfer as StMU Elective

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is NOT core complete and NOT 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 St. Mary’s University Advising Notes

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to the St. Mary’s 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 http://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/resources/.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the St. Mary’s University requirements for this degree plan from the St. Mary’s University 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog.
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at the St. Mary’s University as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with St. Mary’s University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents St. Mary University’s 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 St. Mary’s 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 the St. Mary’s University requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are St. Mary’s University course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon the St. Mary’s University 2021-2022 Undergraduate 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.

Release Date:

Released on September 1, 2022

Find a Program That’s Right for You

Admission & Aid

There’s a Career Waiting For You

Computer Science (Multiple Tracks) - BS - St. Mary’s University (StMU) 2021-2022