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Last modified at 11/8/2022 8:48 AM by Susan Burns

Transfer Guidelines for the Bachelor of Science Network Operations AND Security

Welcome Transfer Students

Information about Transcript Evaluation
A transcript evaluation is completed once official transcripts from all previously attended institutions have been received by WGU. Please note that transcripts must be sent to WGU directly from the issuing institution to be considered official. WGU does not perform unofficial evaluations or accept unofficial transcripts. The guidelines below will provide a good indication of the expected transfer credit. Official transcript evaluations will occur in the month prior to your start. Transcripts are processed in the order they are received. Please contact your Enrollment Counselor if it has been more than 15 business days since your transcripts have been received and you have not received an evaluation. Transfer credit will not be awarded for transcripts received after your first term start date. Transfer credit awarded for Business, Information Technology, or Health Professions College programs may not apply if a program change is made to the WGU Teacher’s College.
COURSES ACCEPTED FOR TRANSFER CREDIT: Must be college level from an Institution accredited by an Institutional Accreditor (as listed by the U.S. Department of Education). For a list of USDE Institutional Accreditor agencies, see: Click here for a list of USDE Institutional Accreditor agencies. Must have been awarded a grade of C- or better. May not be used to fulfill more than one course of study. Must meet the competency unit and content equivalency requirements. Certifications must be active determined by certifying vendor, except for lifetime certifications, which must have been received within five years.
COURSES SATISFIED BY AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Where transfer credit does not apply, courses may be satisfied by degree. Courses can be satisfied by an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science from a Regionally or Nationally accredited institution. (Accrediting agency recognized by The U.S. Department of Education) In certain cases, the degree must be in a specific field of study. Satisfied by degree does not apply to all courses or programs at WGU. A change in majors at WGU may result in the removal of credit. IT courses or degrees must have been completed within 5 years of the student's start date to qualify for transfer.
Click here for the College of IT Admission Requirements
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED TO SATISFY REQUIREMENTS: Must be the exact exam or certification as indicated in the below guidelines. Must be determined active by certifying vendor, except for lifetime certifications, which must have been received within five years.
Important: The courses listed below are eligible for transfer credit; refer to your program guide for a complete listing of program requirements.
General Education Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree The group below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor's degree unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement.
Core Courses in the Major Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree The group below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor's degree, unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement.

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Sub-Group	Course	Course Name	Course Units	Transfer Requirement(s)
Group : Communication ‎(4)
Written Composition	C455	English Composition I	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in English composition. Excluding business writing and technical writing.
Written Composition	C456	English Composition II	3	A second, sequential course, equivalent to 3 units, in English composition. Excluding business writing and technical writing. English Composition I must be transferred before English Composition II can be transferred.
Communication Applications	C768	Technical Communication	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in technical communication and writing.
Communication Applications	C464	Introduction to Communication	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in speech or communications. The course presented must clearly demonstrate an oral speaking component.
Group : History and Humanities ‎(3)
Ideals & Ethics	C100	Introduction to Humanities	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in the humanities (literature, visual and performing arts, music, theatre, philosophy, ethics, or religious studies). Cannot be filled by an AAS degree.
Ideals & Ethics	C961	Ethics in Technology	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in ethical issues regarding technology.
History and Government	C963	American Politics and the US Constitution	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in U.S. government and the U.S. constitution.
Group : Mathematics ‎(2)
Statistical Reasoning	C955	Applied Probability and Statistics	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in statistics.
Quantitative Reasoning	C957	Applied Algebra	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in college algebra or a course at a level higher than college algebra (calculus, trigonometry, or linear algebra). Cannot be satisfied by an intermediate algebra or quantitative reasoning course.
Group : Sciences ‎(4)
Life Science	C683	Natural Science Lab	2	One course, equivalent to 2 units, in a natural science (chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy, or biology) with lab component.
Life Science	C190	Introduction to Biology	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in general biology.
Physical Sciences	C255	Introduction to Geography	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in geography. This requirement can also be satisfied by one course equivalent to 3 units, in the behavioral or social sciences (history, anthropology, sociology, psychology, economics, or political science).
Physical Sciences	C165	Integrated Physical Sciences	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in physical or life science (chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy, or biology).

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Sub-Group	Course	Course Name	Course Units	Transfer Requirement(s)
Group : Core Courses in the Major ‎(6)
	C182	Introduction to IT	4	One course, equivalent to 4 units, in Introduction to IT, Google IT Support Professional certificate or CompTIA ITF+. Course can be satisfied by an Associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology completed within 5 years of student’s start date or WGUx (Edx) IT Career Framework Microbachelors.
	C175	Data Management - Foundations	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in database or one of the following Certifications: CIW Database Design Specialist (1D0-541), or CIW Web Development Professional Certification, Microsoft: Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate exam DP300. Course can be satisfied by an Associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology completed within 5 years of student’s start date.
	C172	Network and Security - Foundations	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in networking with a security component or one of the following Certifications: CompTIA: Network+, Security+, Pentest+, CySA+, CASP+; ECC: - CEH; Cisco: CCENT, CCNA, any CCNP, any CCIE. GIAC: GSE, GSEC, GCIA, GCED.  Course can be satisfied by an Associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology completed within 5 years of student’s start date or WGUx (Edx) IT Career Framework Microbachelors.
	C173	Scripting and Programming - Foundations	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in software development, introduction to algorithms. Course can be satisfied by an Associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology completed within 5 years of student’s start date or WGUx (Edx) IT Career Framework Microbachelors.
	C779	Web Development Foundations	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in web programming or one of the following Certifications: CIW Web Design Specialist (CIW 1D0-520), CIW Web Design Professional (CIW 1D0-520 + 1D0-525) CIW Web Foundations Associate (CIW 1D0-610), CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS Specialist (CIW 1D0-620. Course can be satisfied by an Associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology completed within 5 years of student’s start date.
	C846	Business of IT - Applications	4	One course, equivalent to 4 units, in Business of IT Applications, or can be satisfied by an ITIL Foundations Certification (Version 3 or 4). Course can be satisfied by an Associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology completed within 5 years of student’s start date.

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Sub-Group	Course	Course Name	Course Units	Transfer Requirement(s)
	C483	Principles of Management	4	One course, equivalent to 4 units, in management or leadership principles. Can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business.
	C484	Organizational Behavior and Leadership	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in organizational behavior.
	C393	IT Foundations	4	One of the following Certifications: CompTIA A+ or CompTIA 220-1101 exam.
	C394	IT Applications	4	The following Certification: Certification in CompTIA A+.
	C480	Networks	4	One of the following certifications CompTIA: Network+, CISCO: CCENT, CCNA, any CCNP, or any CCIE.
	C176	Business of IT - Project Management	4	One course, equivalent to 4 units, in project management or one of the following Certifications: CompTIA Project+, PMI: PMP or CAPM.
	C178	Network and Security - Applications	4	One of the following Certifications: CompTIA: Security+, Pentest+, CySA+, CASP+; ECC: CEH; Cisco: CCNA, CCNP - Security, CCIE - Security; GIAC: GSE, GSEC, GCIA, GCED.
	C268	Spreadsheets	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in Spreadsheets.
	C838	Managing Cloud Security	4	One course, equivalent to 4 units, in cloud security or one of the following Certifications: ISC2 CCSP (or Associate of ISC2 with CCSP exam passed), CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK).
	C839	Introduction to Cryptography	4	One course, equivalent to 4 units, in encryption or cryptography or one of the following Certifications: EC-Council ECES.
	C849	Cloud Foundations	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in Cloud Foundations or cloud technology or one of the following Certifications: CompTIA Cloud Essentials, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Cerified Solutions Architect-Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Adminstrator.
	C850	Emerging Technologies	2	One course, equivalent to 2 units, in Emerging Technologies.
	C851	Linux Foundations	3	One course, equivlaent to 3 units, in Linux Foundations or linux technology of equivalent CU load or one of the following Certifications: CompTIA Linux+, LPI Linux Essentials, Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS), LPI Linux Administrator, LPI Linux Engineer, LPI Linux Enterprise, Red Hat RHCSA, RHCE or RHCA,Oracle Linux.
	C859	Introduction to Programming in Python	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in python programing or Python Institute's: PCAP Cert. (Associate or Professional level), uDacity: Data Scientist Nano Degree or Data Analysis with Python and SQL Nano degree.
	C917	Network Design Foundations	4	One Course in Network Design of equivalent CU load or one of the following certifications: Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), or Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE).
	C924	Cloud Deployment and Operations	3	One of the following Certifications: Amazon Web Services SysOPS.
	D114	Implementing and Administering Networking Solutions	6	Cisco CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE. Certification only

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General Education Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree The group below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor's degree unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement.

Sub-Group	Course	Course Name	Course Units
Group : Non-Transferable ‎(1)
	C769	IT Capstone Written Project	4

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