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Information Technology (For transfer to National American University, Bachelor of Strategic Security & Protection Management)
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Transferrable to:
- National American University
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Bachelor of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
Information technology is one of the largest and fastest-growing job sectors across the globe. The rapid spread of computer-based technologies means that work is available in: businesses of all kinds and sizes, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools and universities, and hospitals and health care facilities. An Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with courses in this pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to a career as a software developer, information security analyst, database administrator and more.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Information Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to National American University (NAU) to earn a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Security and Protection Management. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit www.national.edu to view more information about transferring to National American University. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to NAU.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS
The following are prerequisite courses for MATH 2413.
MATH 1314, MATH 1316, MATH 2412
Total Hours: 10
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
MATH 2413 – Calculus I* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. Prerequisites of MATH 1314, MATH 1316, MATH 2412, before enrolling in the class.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.
EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of "C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
- Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree at NAU.
- Meet with a success coach to research your career options with an Information Technology degree.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
- HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.
*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
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Before enrolling in your next math or science course, make sure it will transfer to the university you want to attend.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:
- CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I* This is a Core course. OR
- BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I* This is a Core course.
*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
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Before enrolling in COSC or ACCT Courses, be certain about where you intend to transfer; universities have very different course requirements for those who want to major in Information Technology.
Total Hours: 7-8
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- PHYS 2425 – University Physics I* This is a Core course. OR
- CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:
- ENGL 2332 – World Literature I* This is a Core course. OR
- PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course. OR
- PHIL 1306 – Introduction to Ethics* This is a Core course.
*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to NAU.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at NAU Fall 2022)
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Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 13-14
SEMESTER 5
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:
- MATH 2305 – Discrete Mathematics* OR
- ELECTIVE* (3 Hours)
*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Science degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to NAU.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 12-14
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 61-65 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
National American University
For questions about the NAU portion of this pathway, please contact Amanda Oppel, Director of Strategic Partnerships, at (816) 412-7702 or aoppel@national.edu or the Strategic Partnership Enrollment Services team at (855) 210-5641. It is best to apply to NAU a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. See catalog for official degree requirements.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STRATEGIC SECURITY AND PROTECTION MANAGEMENT
QUARTER 1
INT305 – Advanced Critical Thinking (This is a required major core course)
SEC340 – Effective Writing for the Security Professional (This is a required major core course)
PRO375 – History of Executive/ Dignitary Protection (This is a required major core course)
PRO398 – Fundamentals of a Threat Assessment (This is a required major core course)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 2
PHIL400 – Ethics of Security and Counterterrorism (This is a required major core course)
PRO385 – Etiquette and Rapport (This is a required major core course)
SEC344 – Protective Security Law (This is a required major core course)
SEC366 – Managing the Security Organization (This is a required major core course)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 3
SEC320 – Foundations of the Security Industry (This is a required major core course)
PRO405 – Consequence Management (or other Strategic Security & Protection Management elective course)
SEC305 – Offensive v. Defensive Security: Understanding the Broader Security Field (or other Strategic Security & Protection Management elective course)
INT476 – Intelligence Collection (OR Any 300+ Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security Elective of 4.5 quarter Credits)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 4
PRO494 – Essentials of Executive Protection (This is a required major core course)
PRO690DC – Advanced Threat Assessment (Dual credit course for master's degree)
INT440 – Technical Surveillance (OR Any 300+ Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security Elective of 4.5 quarter Credits)
SEC452 – Infiltration Techniques (or other Strategic Security & Protection Management elective course)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 5
SEC360 – Information Security (This is a required major core course)
PRO500DC – Advanced Executive Protection (Dual credit course for master's degree)
PRO595DC – Advanced Protection Operations (Dual credit course for master's degree)
SEC665DC – Cyber Security (Dual credit course for master's degree)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PATHWAY TOTAL: 90 QUARTER CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 180 QUARTER CREDIT HOURS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 8.27.2021 by National American University)