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Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) Credit

Students who successfully complete WECM courses in specific applied science degrees may petition for a limited number of elective credit hours to be awarded after admission to UT Dallas.  Students interested in petitioning for credit should see their academic advisor to determine the best application of elective credit. Students must weigh the advantages of accepting elective credit through these programs against the possible impact such credit might have on tuition rebate eligibility and their readiness for subsequent courses in an academic sequence. Students interested in petitioning for credit should submit a Transfer Credit Earned Prior to Attending UTD (TCEP) Approval Form.

Degrees Accepting WECM Credit

Please note that not all UT Dallas academic departments accept WECM courses. Only students pursuing degrees in the following majors at UT Dallas may be eligible to receive elective credit for WECM courses.

The following applied science programs may be used to provide up to an additional 8 hours of lower-level elective credit for specific applied science coursework.
  • Basic Police Academy
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Criminal Justice Crisis Intervention
  • Criminal Justice Management
  • Cyber Security
In addition to courses listed on the transfer plan, the following coursework may be eligible to apply as elective credit to Criminology.

Course

Description

Credit Hours

HMSY 1337

Introduction to Homeland Security

3

HMSY 1342

Understanding and Combatting Terrorism

3

CJSA 1348

Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

CJSA 1330

Cybercrimes

3

CJSA 1347

Police Organization and Administration

3

CJSA 1382

Cooperative Education-Criminal Justice/Safety Studies OR

3

CJSA 2334

Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice

3

CJSA 2382

Cooperative Education – Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

3

CJSA 1392

Special Topics in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

3

CJSA 1393

Special Topics in Criminal Justice Studies

3

HMSY 2306

Organized Crime and Terrorism

3

The following applied science programs may be used to provide up to an additional 24 hours of lower-level elective credit for specific applied science coursework.
  • Geographic Information Systems Specialist
In addition to courses listed on the transfer plan, the following coursework may be eligible to apply as elective credit to Geospatial Information Sciences.

Course

Description

Credit Hours

GISC 1125

Concepts and Careers in Geographic Information Systems

1

GISC 1411

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

4

GISC 1401

Cartography and Geography in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems

4

GISC 2320

Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

3

GISC 1147

Three Dimensional Analysis in Geographic Information Systems

1

GISC 1421

Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

4

GISC 1391

Special Topics in Cartography

3

GISC 2311

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications

3

GISC 2401

Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

4

GISC 1145

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Engineers

1

GISC 1191

Special Topics in Cartography

1

GISC 2335

Programming for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

3

GISC 2380

Cooperative Education-Cartography

3

GISC 2231

Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

2

GISC 2459

Web-Served Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

4

The following applied science programs may be used to provide up to an additional 21 hours of lower-level elective credit for specific applied science coursework.
  • Basic Police Academy
  • Business Administration
  • Business Entrepreneurship
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Criminal Justice Management
  • Criminal Justice — Crisis Intervention
  • Cyber Security
  • Emergency Medical Services — Credential for Critical Care Professionals
  • Emergency Medical Services — Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic AAS
  • Emergency Medical Services — Emergency Medical Technician Basic
  • Emergency Medical Services — Paramedicine
  • Fire Protection Technology
  • Fire Protection Technology – Fire/Arson Investigation
  • Fire Protection Technology – Fire Science
  • Health Information
  • Health Professions Readiness
  • Health Professions Readiness — Health Professions Readiness 2II
  • Management – AAS
  • Management – Certificate
  • Management – Leadership
  • Management – Supervisor
  • Management and Business Leadership
  • Paralegal
  • Paramedic
  • Public Administration
  • Social Work
  • Social Work Human Services
  • Social Work Generalist
In addition to courses listed on the transfer plan, the following coursework may be eligible to apply as elective credit to Public Affairs.

Course

Description

Credit Hours

BMGT 1327

Principles of Management

3

SCWK 2331

Abnormal Behavior

3

SCWK 2311

Interviewing and Counseling Theories

3

SCWK 2307

Human Behavior and the Social Environment

3

SCWK 2305

Special Problems of Youth

3

SCWK 2301

Assessment and Case Management

3

SCWK 1365

Practicum (or Field Experience) – Social Work

3

SCWK 1321

Orientation to Social Services

3

SCWK 1313

Introduction to Social Work

3

SCWK 1305

Group Work Intervention

3

SCIT 1307

Applied Human Anatomy/Physiology 1I

3

PSYT 2345

Principles of Behavior Management and Modification

3

PSYT 2321

Crisis Intervention

3

POFT 2312

Business Correspondence and Communication

3

MRKG 1311

Principles of Marketing

3

LGLA 2380

Cooperative Education-Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 OR

3

LGLA 2335

Advanced Civil Litigation

3

LGLA 2331

Advanced Legal Research and Writing

3

LGLA 2323

Intellectual Property

3

LGLA 2315

Oil and Gas Law

3

LGLA 2313

Criminal Law and Procedure

3

LGLA 2311

Business Organizations

3

LGLA 2309

Real Property

3

LGLA 2303

Torts and Personal Injury Law

3

LGLA 1380

Cooperative Education-Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 OR

3

LGLA 1359

Immigration Law

3

LGLA 1355

Family Law

3

LGLA 1353

Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration

3

LGLA 1351

Contracts

3

LGLA 1345

Civil Litigation

3

LGLA 1343

Bankruptcy

3

LGLA 1323

Employment Law

3

LGLA 1317

Law Office Technology

3

LGLA 1313

Introduction to Paralegal Studies

3

LGLA 1311

Introduction to Law

3

LGLA 1301

Legal Research and Writing

3

LGLA 1300

Elder Law

3

ITSY 2486

Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security

4

ITSY 2472

Ethical Hacking and System Defense OR

4

ITSY 2401

Firewalls and Network Security

4

ITSY 1442

Information Technology Security

4

ITSY 1400

Fundamentals of Information Security

4

ITSE 1429

Programming Logic and Design

4

ITSC 2425

Advanced Linux

4

ITSC 1425

Personal Computer Hardware

4

ITSC 1416

Linux Installation and Configuration OR

4

ITSC 1405

Introduction to PC Operating Systems

4

ITMT 2405

Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure

4

ITMT 1457

Administering a Windows Server Operating System

4

ITDF 1400

Introduction to Digital Forensics OR

4

ITCC 1440

CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials OR

4

ITCC 1414

CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks

4

HRPO 1300

Understanding the Human Resources Function

3

HRPO 1302

Human Resources Training and Development

3

HRPO 1303

Employee Training and Development

3

HRPO 1304

Employment Law

3

HRPO 1305

Management and Labor Relations

3

HRPO 1306

Basic Mediator Training

3

HRPO 1307

Evaluating Performance Improvement Intervention

3

HRPO 1308

Diversity in the Workplace

3

HRPO 1311

Human Relations

3

HRPO 2301

Human Resources Management

3

HRPO 2303

Employment Practices

3

HRPO 2304

Employee Relations

3

HRPO 2305

Human Resources Information Systems

3

HRPO 2306

Benefits and Compensation

3

HRPO 2307

Organizational Behavior

3

HRPO 2308

Interviewing Skills for Employers

3

HRPO 2330

Human Resource Certification Test Preparation

3

HRPO 1380

Cooperative Education – Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

3

HRPO 1381

Cooperative Education – Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

3

HRPO 1388

Internship – Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

3

HRPO 1391

Special Topics in Human Resources Management

3

HRPO 1392

Special Topics in Labor/Personnel Relations and Studies

3

HRPO 1393

Special Topics in Organizational Behavior Studies

3

HPRS 2300

Pharmacology for Health Professions

3

HPRS 2231

General Health Professions Management

2

HPRS 2210

Basic Health Profession Skills 2II

2

HPRS 2201

Pathophysiology

2

HPRS 1204

Basic Health Professions Skills

2

HPRS 1202

Wellness and Health Promotion

2

HMSY 2306

Organized Crime and Terrorism

3

HMSY 1342

Understanding and Combatting Terrorism

3

HMSY 1337

Introduction to Homeland Security

3

HITT 2371

Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

3

HITT 2360

Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

3

HITT 2343

Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement

3

HITT 2335

Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies

3

HITT 2249

RHIT Competency Review

2

HITT 2246

Advanced Medical Coding

2

HITT 2239

Health Information Organization and Supervision

2

HITT 1345

Health Care Delivery Systems

3

HITT 1342

Ambulatory Coding

3

HITT 1341

Coding and Classification Systems

3

HITT 1311

Health Information Systems

3

HITT 1301

Health Data Content and Structure

3

HITT 1253

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information

2

GERS 2366

Practicum (or Field Experience) – Adult Development and Aging

3

GERS 1392

Special Topics in Gerontology

3

GERS 1310

Social Work and the Aging OR

3

GERS 1307

Activity Directing 2II

3

GERS 1304

Activity Directing 1I

3

GERS 1301

Introduction to Gerontology

3

FIRT 2380

Cooperative Education-Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

3

FIRT 2333

Fire and Arson Investigation 2II

3

FIRT 2309

Firefighting Strategies and Tactics 1I

3

FIRT 1353

Legal Aspects of Fire Protection

3

FIRT 1338

Fire Protection Systems

3

FIRT 1333

Fire Chemistry 1I

3

FIRT 1327

Building Construction in the Fire Service

3

FIRT 1319

Firefighter Health and Safety

3

FIRT 1315

Hazardous Materials 1I

3

FIRT 1311

Fire Service Hydraulics

3

FIRT 1307

Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections

3

FIRT 1303

Fire and Arson Investigation 1I

3

FIRT 1301

Fundamentals of Fire Protection OR

3

FIRS 1507

Firefighter Certification II ##

5

FIRS 1401

Firefighter Certification I ##

4

FIRS 1313

Firefighter Certification III ##

3

EMSP 2553

Emergency Medical Services Certification for Health Care Professionals

5

EMSP 2471

Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics

4

EMSP 2444

Cardiology

4

EMSP 2434

Medical Emergencies

4

EMSP 2430

Special Populations

4

EMSP 2305

EMS Operations

3

EMSP 2266

Practicum (or Field Experience)-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

2

EMSP 2237

Emergency Procedures

2

EMSP 2206

Emergency Pharmacology

2

EMSP 2165

Practicum (or Field Experience)-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

1

EMSP 2164

Practicum (or Field Experience)-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

1

EMSP 2143

Assessment Based Management

1

EMSP 2137

Emergency Procedures

1

EMSP 1501

Emergency Medical Technician AND

5

EMSP 1391

Special Topics in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician OR

3

EMSP 1356

Patient Assessment and Airway Management

3

EMSP 1355

Trauma Management

3

EMSP 1338

Introduction to Advanced Practice

3

EMSP 1305

Emergency Care Attendant *

3

EMSP 1164

Practicum (or Field Experience)-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

1

EMSP 1160

Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) #

1

DAAC 2341

Counseling Alcohol and other Drug Addictions

3

DAAC 2330

Multicultural Counseling

3

DAAC 2307

Addicted Family Intervention

3

DAAC 1309

Assessment of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

3

DAAC 1304

Pharmacology of Addiction

3

CMDR 1321

Introduction to Negotiation

3

CMDR 1318

Introduction to Mediation

3

CMDR 1312

Introduction to Cross-Cultural Dispute Resolution

3

CMDR 1309

Introduction to Conflict Dynamics

3

CJSA 2334

Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice

3

CJSA 1393

Special Topics in Criminal Justice Studies

3

CJSA 1392

Special Topics in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

3

CJSA 1382

Cooperative Education-Criminal Justice/Safety Studies OR

3

CJSA 1348

Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

CJSA 1347

Police Organization and Administration

3

CJSA 1330

Cybercrimes

3

BUSG 2309

Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship

3

BUSG 1315

Small Business Operations

3

BMGT 2383

Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General

3

BMGT 2382

Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General

3

BMGT 2303

Problem Solving and Decision Making

3

BMGT 1383

Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General

3

BMGT 1382

Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management General

3

BMGT 1301

Supervision

3

ACNT 1329

Payroll and Business Tax Accounting

3

ACNT 1303

Introduction to Accounting 1I

3

+EMSP 1164

Practicum (or Field Experience)-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

1

*EMSP 1305

Emergency Care Attendant

3

# POFI 1104

Computer Fundamentals

1

PBAD 1321

 Public Administration

3

PBAD 1341

 Governmental Agencies

3

PBAD 2335

Ethics in the Public Sector

3

PBAD 2305

Public Sector Management

3

PBAD 2331

Budgeting in the Public Sector

3

PBAD 2301

 Public Relations for the Public Sector

3

PBAD 2339

Human Resource Management in the Public Sector

3

PBAD 1392

Special Topics in Public Administration

3

PBAD 2365

Practicum (or Field Experience)-Public Administration

3