Program: AAS Cyber Defense and Operations (PAC) to BAS Computer Information Systems and Security - Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) 2022-2023 - 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

ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1313 [OLLU Communication Core]
COSC 1436 - Programming Fundamentals I will transfer as CISS 2410
ITNW 1425 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies will transfer as CISS 2350
*** ITSY 1300 - Fundamentals of Information Security will transfer as OLLU Technological Specialization

Semester II

ITSC 1316 - Linux Installation and Configuration will transfer as OLLU Technological Specialization
ITDF 1400 - Introduction to Digital Forensics will transfer as OLLU Technological Specialization
ITSY 1370 - Vulnerability Management will transfer as OLLU Technological Specialization
COSC 1437 - Programming Fundamentals II will transfer as CISS 2411

Semester III

ITSY 2430 - Intrusion Detection will transfer as OLLU Technological Specialization
MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as MATH 1304 [OLLU Mathematics Core]

Semester IV

PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics will transfer as OLLU Elective
ITSY 1371 - Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing will transfer as OLLU Technological Specialization
ITSY 2443 - Computer System Forensics will transfer as OLLU Technological Specialization
Select either ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics or PSYC 2301 General Psychology or SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology will transfer as ECON 2301 or PSYC 1305 or SOCI 1301 [OLLU Social Science Core]

Semester V

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1314 [OLLU Communication Core]
ITSY 2186 - Internship - Computer and Information Systems Security will transfer as OLLU Technological Specialization
ITSY 2442 - Incident Response and Handling will transfer as OLLU Technological Specialization
ITSY 2471 - Applied Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing will transfer as CISS 4332 [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement]

Semester VI

PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy will transfer as PHIL 2321 [OLLU Philosophy Core]
Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as DRAM 2312 [OLLU Communication Core]

Semester VII

Select either COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing or (ITMT 1340 Managing and Maintaining a MS Win Server 2003 Environment or ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems or ITSC 1307 Unix Operating System I or ITSC 1316 Linux Installation and Configuration ) will transfer as CISS 1310 or CISS 1342
Select either ENGL 2333 - World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present or ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature or ENGL 2351 Mexican American Literature will transfer as ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2335 or ENGL 2370 [OLLU Literature Core]
Select either ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation or (COMM 2366 Introduction to Cinema or DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema ) or DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation will transfer as ARTS 1361 or COMM 2310 or DRAM 2301 or MUSI 2331 [OLLU Fine Arts Core]
Select either HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II or HIST 2322 World Civilizations II will transfer as HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 or HIST 1356 [OLLU History Core]

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 78 college-level hours, of which 70 will transfer and apply as 8 SCH of Technological Specialization Credits will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the Our Lady of the Lake University baccalaureate degree in Applied Studies (Computer Information Systems and Security).

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

Note: Our Lady of the Lake University will accept 23 SCH of Technological Specialization Credits for this major based on degree requirements.

Note: Our Lady of the Lake University requires all courses to be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Note: Our Lady of the Lake University does NOT require a minor for the baccalaureate degree in Computer Information Security and Systems.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete but NOT core 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 Our Lady of the Lake University Advising Notes

Once accepted to Our Lady of the Lake University, please call 210-431-3966 to make an appointment with an academic advisor in Transfer Student Services. A current listing of the advising center can be found at http://ollusa.edu/studentsuccesscenter

Refer to the catalog for a list of specific course requirements for this degree plan from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at the Our Lady of the Lake University as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

In addition to the above courses, please refer to the 2022-2023 Our Lady of the Lake University Undergraduate Catalog to see the remaining required courses to earn a baccalaureate degree with Our Lady of the Lake University.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Our Lady of the Lake University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents the Our Lady of the Lake 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 the Our Lady of the Lake 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 Our Lady of the Lake University’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are the Our Lady of the Lake University’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon the Our Lady of the Lake University’s 2022-2023 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.

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Released on March 23, 2023

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AAS Cyber Defense and Operations (PAC) to BAS Computer Information Systems and Security - Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) 2022-2023