Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AS degree
The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.
Semester IV
- Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will apply as ACD Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
- Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will apply as ACD Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core
- Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will apply as ACD Creative Arts (50) Core
- Select 3 credit hours of Elective(s) will transfer as Palo Alto College BAT Open Elective(s) [See Stackable Award Options section below for specific course options]
Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for the BAT degree
The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Bachelor of Applied Technology degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.
Upper Division Requirements at Palo Alto College for the BAT degree
The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Bachelor of Applied Technology degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.
Stackable Award Options
Students interested in being awarded a certificate in addition to an Associate of Arts (AA) degree should take the required courses in place of the available open Electives or Business Workforce Education/CTE Courses listed within this advising guide.
Business Management & Operations - Management Level 2 Certificate
Semester IV:
Semester VII:
Semesters VIII and IX:
- 18 credit hours from Business Workforce Education/CTE Courses need to be selected from the following 21 hours while 3 credit hours will be lost:
Business Management & Operations - Entrepreneurship Level 1 Certificate
Semester IV:
Semester VII:
Semesters VIII and IX:
- 15 of the 18 credit hours from Business Workforce Education/CTE Courses need to be:
Applicable Credit Hours
This Advising Guide provides 120 college-level hours, of which 120 will apply towards the Palo Alto College applied technology baccalaureate degree in Operations Management.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this advising guide is core complete, Associate of Science (AS) degree complete and Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree complete.
AS Approved Course Requirements
º denotes an Alamo Colleges District AS Approved Course Requirement
The Associate of Science (AS) is designed to align closely with the first half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Students should follow the pre-major AS to BS Transfer Advising Guide for the major and university selected. The Transfer Advising Guides are developed in conjunction with the senior institution to which the student plans to transfer.
To be awarded the AS degree at one of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District, students must have 9 hours of AS Approved Course Requirements not included in the 42 hours of Core Curriculum. Please check with your advisor for assistance.
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.
Capstone Course(s)
* denotes Capstone course
AlamoONLINE
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AlamoONLINE represents the breadth of opportunities for students pursuing offerings-degrees, certificates, and awards-delivered online from Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, San Antonio College, and St. Philip’s College. To learn more, visit Alamo Colleges Online
AlamoPROMISE
AlamoPROMISE covers tuition and required fees for current academic year graduates from participating high schools seeking an academic certificate or associate degree at one of the five Alamo Colleges: Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, San Antonio College, and St. Philip’s College.
As AlamoPROMISE Scholars, students meeting eligibility criteria receive a “last-dollar” scholarship for up to three years or the completion of an associate degree or academic certificate, whichever comes first. The “last-dollar” scholarship funds the cost of tuition and required fees after financial aid awards are applied.
How to Become a Promise Scholar: https://www.alamo.edu/promise/
Alamo Colleges Foundation: Scholarships
Through the generous support of donors, the Alamo Colleges Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships. Alamo Colleges students submit one general scholarship application each academic year, and they are automatically considered for all Alamo Colleges Foundation scholarships and matched with eligible award opportunities.
For more information and to view all opportunities and apply for scholarships, please view the following website: https://www.alamo.edu/foundation/scholarships/
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 February 25, 2025
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