The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have agreed to create fast-track degree plans in cybersecurity and modern languages and enhance workforce development. “NSA in Texas is excited to continue building our partnership,” said Col Gregory Gagnon, NSA in Texas Commander.
“This agreement benefits both institutions and will be critical in developing our workforce as they tackle some of America’s toughest problems,” Gagnon said in a statement.
According to the University of Texas at San Antonio, the partnership allows National Security Agency employees who complete coursework through the agency’s National Cryptologic School to earn credit hours at UTSA.
Nancy Martin, former associate vice provost for University College, will lead the project for UTSA.
“A lot of effort by NSA and UTSA administrators, particularly Dr. Martin, has gone into this partnership,” said Heather Shipley, senior vice provost for Academic Affairs and dean of University College.
“NSA reached out to us because of UTSA’s curriculum and distinguished faculty in Modern Languages and Cyber Security.”
The agreement will be formally signed by UTSA President Taylor Eighmy and Leonard Reinsfelder, commandant of the National Cryptologic School, in a ceremony on Monday, Nov. 26.
“Innovative partnerships such as this are so critically important for UTSA to help meet the needs of our government and industry partners,” said Eighmy.”
Reinsfelder said they were “very proud of the Accelerated Degree Program” and want to make sure employees have the opportunity to further their education while also serving their country,” he said.
Eligible students will be able to transfer National Cryptologic School credit hours into three UTSA degree programs:
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Cyber Security will be offered online; the BA in Spanish and BA in Modern Languages will be offered onsite at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
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