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Case Study

Computer Science Transfer Certificate

Pitt Community College

CREDENTIAL TITLE

Computer Science Transfer Certificate

CREDENTIAL LEVEL

Undergraduate

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Information Technology

CREDIT/NON-CREDIT # OF CREDITS (IF CREDIT BEARING)

12

INCREMENTAL CREDENTIALING FRAMEWORK APPROACHES

 Transfer As You Go
Learn As You Go
Specialize As You Go
Stack As You Go
Partner As You Go
Retro As You Go

ADDITIONAL FRAMEWORK APPROACHES

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Top Competencies/Learning Outcomes

The Computer Science Transfer Certificate is a 12-hour certificate designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year school and obtain a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline in the field.

Credential Components

CIS110, MAT171, CSC134, CSC151

Improving Education and Employment Outcomes