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2021-2022 Transfer Pathway

Computer Information Systems (Multiple Concentrations) - AA or AS to BS - Texas A&M University - Central Texas

For the following concentrations:

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA or AS degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree or 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 I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as EDUC 1300 [Texas A&M University - Central Texas Elective]

ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10) Core]

MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences will transfer as MATH 1324 [Texas Core Curriculum Mathematics (20) Core]

***  COSC 1315 - Introduction to Computer Programming º will transfer as COSC 1315

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10) Core]

Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Social and Behavioral Sciences

(80) Core

Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Creative Arts (50) Core

Select an Elective will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Elective

*** Select either  BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications or COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing will transfer as BCIS 1305 or COSC

1301

Semester III

Select either  HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 [Texas Core

Curriculum American History (60) Core]

Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Language, Philosophy and

Culture (40) Core

Semester IV

Select either  GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 [Texas Core

Curriculum Government/Political Science (70) Core]

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

Select either  HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 [Texas Core

Curriculum American History (60) Core]

Select either  COSC 1336 - Programming Fundamentals I º or COSC 1320 Programming in C will transfer as COSC 1336 or COSC 1320

ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics will transfer as ECON 2302 [Texas Core Curriculum Component Area Option (90) Core]

Semester V

Select either  GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 [Texas Core

Curriculum Government/Political Science (70) Core]

Selecte either  SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1315 Public Speaking or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional

Communication will transfer as SPCH 1311 or SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1321 [Texas Core Curriculum Component Area Option (90) Core]

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

Select one course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Elective

BUSI 2305 - Business Statistics will transfer as BUSI 3311 [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement]

Semester VI

Select an Elective will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Elective

Select an Elective will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Elective

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This transfer advising guide provides 69 college-level hours, of which 69 will transfer and apply towards the Texas A&M University - Central

Texas baccalaureate degree in Computer Information Systems.

Note: Texas A&M University - Central Texas accepts a maximum of 68 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: Based on student course selection, student may eligible for an Associate of Science (AS) degree.

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

Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas is committed to providing high quality and innovative educational opportunities at an

affordable rate.  Through our Central Texas Promise program, A&M-Central Texas guarantees eligible students will receive sufficient gift aid and non-

loan financial assistance, from all sources, to cover the cost of mandatory tuition and fees.  New degree-seeking undergraduate transfer students with an

adjusted gross income of $40,000 and a transfer GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible when meeting enrollment requirements.  Additional terms and

conditions apply.  Want to see if you qualify?  Visit www.tamuct.edu/ctpromise or contact [email protected] for more information.

Transfer Central - Receive exclusive access to resources designed to help you complete your bachelor's degree on time and with less student debt.  With

access to A&M-Central Texas' Warrior Web portal, personalized degree plans, university email, and dedicated counselors; staying motivated and

planning for your future has never been easier.  If you have completed or are currently enrolled in college level coursework, including through dual

credit or early college high schools, you are eligible to join.  Visit www.tamuct.edu/transfercentral for more information or to sign-up.

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.

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.

Additional Texas A&M University - Central Texas Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University - Central Texas, 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.tamuct.edu/Advising/academic-advising.html

Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Texas A&M University - Central Texas requirements for this degree

plan from the Texas A&M University - Central Texas Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at www.tamuct.edu

Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University - Central Texas as it will affect the time it takes to complete

the degree program.

Transfer of Credit

Community college courses may not transfer into TAMUCT as upper-division courses (3000-4000 level), even though TAMUCT may have an upper-

division course with exactly the same name and description. Community college courses may not be used to fulfill the 45-hour upper-division

requirement for graduation at TAMUCT. However, the course may be used as a substitute for an upper-division course with an approved substitution

form signed by the chair and dean.

Affordability

Based on 2019-2020 reported average tuition and fees, Texas A&M University-Central Texas is the second most affordable institution in the state of

Texas for full-time undergraduate students.  Students are not only able to take advantage of guaranteed tuition plans to control the cost of their

education, but A&M-Central Texas's Bachelor Bonus caps tuition and mandatory fees at 12 semester credit hours.  Learn more at

https://www.tamuct.edu/business-office/tuition-fees.html.

Texas Education Code § 54.014 specifies that resident undergraduate students who initially enrolled fall 1999 and later may be subject to a higher

tuition rate for attempting excessive hours at any public institution of higher education while classified as a resident student for tuition purposes. For

more information, please see http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/funding-limit/.  Please note that the requirements regarding the hours

used to calculate a student's eligibility for $1,000 Tuition Rebate vary significantly from the requirements determining excessive hours, please see

http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/tuition-rebate/.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - Central Texas

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas A&M University - Central Texas' 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 Texas A&M University - Central Texas. It is highly recommended that students

meet with their assigned academic 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 Texas A&M University - Central Texas' requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Texas A&M University - Central Texas' course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas A&M University - Central Texas' 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.