www.cgs.pitt.edu 412-624-6600 Transfer Manual that transfer from The Pittsburgh Technical Institute to the University of Pittsburgh College of General Studies
This transfer manual was prepared to enable students to identify courses that can be applied to the following degrees at the University of Pittsburgh, College of General Studies (CGS): Administration of Justice Dental Hygiene (degree completion) Health Services Humanities Legal Studies Media and Professional Communications Natural Sciences Public Service Social Sciences Each course offered at the Pittsburgh Technical Institute (PTI) has been evaluated, and transferability of each course has been determined. All courses transfer as lower level, freshman/sophomore level courses. A grade earned in a class taken at PTI will not replace the grade from an equivalent class taken at the University of Pittsburgh. Students planning to pursue a major offered through any other school at the University of Pittsburgh should consult that school s transfer policies. Transfer policies are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact a CGS Academic Advisor at 412-624-6600. Updated July 2015 2
CGS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The specific structure of a degree in CGS varies depending upon the major. However, all students must complete certain course requirements. It is suggested you begin your plan of study by taking courses that complete these requirements. Note: A grade of C or better is required for transfer. Course requirements for a degree at the University of Pittsburgh, College of General Studies, are designated under in the PTI transfer manual as follows: 1 = Skills: Oral Communication 2 = Skills: Writing 3 = Skills: Mathematics 4 = Quantitative and Formal Reasoning 5 = Literature 6 = History 7 = International Perspective 7N = Non-Western Culture DS:H = Distribution of Studies: Humanities DS:S = Distribution of Studies: Social Sciences DS:N = Distribution of Studies: Natural Sciences Updated July 2015 3
On the following chart you may fill in the requirements as you complete them. Requirements Designation Term A. SKILLS 1. Communication 1 1. 2. Writing 2 1. 2. (One writing course must be taken at Pitt) 3. 3. Mathematics 3 1. B. QUANTITATIVE & FORMAL REASONING (One Course) 4 1. C. UNDERSTANDINGS 1. Humanities (Two courses from DS:H 1. two different departments) 2. 2. Social Sciences (Two courses DS:S 1. from two different departments) 2. 3. Natural Sciences (Three courses DS:N 1. from two different departments; 2. two-course sequence suggested) 3. D. LITERATURE (One Course) 5 1. E. HISTORY (One Course) 6 1. F. INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE (Three world culture courses with 7 1. one being Non-western, or two 2. courses in a foreign language, and one Non-western culture) 7N 3. G. SPECIALIZED STUDY: THE MAJOR 8 16 courses. Verify transferability with a PTI Transfer Counselor or a CGS Academic Advisor. Half your major must be completed at the University of Pittsburgh H. ELECTIVES Total credits required for a Baccalaureate degree: 120 minimum (approx. 40 courses) Updated July 2015 4
KEY CGS - College of General Studies CGS - awarded apply only to CGS LD - Lower Division 0000 - No Equivalent The course is transferable, but though there is no equivalent course at Pitt DS:H - Distribution of Studies: Humanities DS:N - Distribution of Studies: Natural Sciences DS:S - Distribution of Studies: Social Sciences * - Indicates a course in a professional field. Students pursuing a CGS major may take the following number of professional field credits: Administration of Justice: Health Services: Humanities: Legal Studies: Media Communications: Natural Sciences: Public Service: Social Sciences: Updated July 2015 5
Business Administration ACC 100 *Financial Accounting BUSERV 1920 LD 2 ACC 110 *Financial Accounting 2 BUSERV 0000 2 ACC 230 *Accounting Information BUSERV 0000 2 Systems BUS 100 *Introduction to Business BUSERV 1910 LD 2 BUS 110 *Principles of Management BUSERV 1915 LD 2 BUS 120 *Business Law BUSERV 1980 LD 2 BUS 200 *International Business BUSERV 0000 2 FIN 100 *Principles Finance BUSERV 0000 2 BUS 220 *Human Resource BUSERV 0000 2 Management BUS 240 *Small Business BUSERV 1985 LD 2 Management MKT 100 *Principles of Marketing BUSERV 1940 LD 2 Computer Management Course # CGS Equivalent CGS BUS 106 Computer Applications CS 0000 2 4 BUS 109 Spreadsheet Applications CS 0000 2 ITA 112 Desktop Operating Systems CS 0000 3 ITA 165 Database Development CS 0000 3 ITP 252 GUI Development INDIST 0000 2 Communication GEE 100 English Composition 1 ENGCMP 0150 2 2 GEE 150 English Composition 2 ENGCMP 0200 2 2 GEE 211 Effective Speech COMMRC 0520 2 1 Electronics Physics GEM 175 Physics PHYS 0110 2 DS:N Graphic Design GDA 115 Design 1 SA 0110 2 DS: H GDA 126 Color Theory and SA 0000 2 Techniques Updated July 2015 6
GDA 127 Digital Imaging SA 1270 LD 2 GDA 129 Computer Illustration SA 0000 2 GDA 137 Web Design 1 CS 0000 2 GDA 138 Computerized Page Make-Up SA 0000 2 GDA 143 Production SA 0000 2 GDA 255 Web Design 2 CS 0000 2 GDA 256 Design 2 SA 0000 2 General Studies GEM 125 Personal Finance BUSERV 0000 2 GES 100 Psychology PSY 0010 2 DS: N GEH 120 Art History HAA 0010 2 DS: H, 7 GES 105 Child Psychology PSY 0310 2 DS: N GES 130 Ethics PHIL 0300 2 DS: H GES 140 Economics ECON 0800 2 DS: S GES 150 Critical Thinking PHIL 0500 2 4 GES 175 Social Problems SOC 0007 2 DS: S GES 200 Human Relations in COMMRC 1102 LD 2 DS: H Organizations GES 225 Cultural Diversity SOC 0005 2 DS: S, 7 GES 250 Leadership Principles PUBSRV 1390 LD 2 DS: S GSI 199 Internship ADMJ 1900 or CGS 1900 LD 3-6 3-6 Mathematics CAD 210 Statics and Strength of INDIST 0000 2 Materials GEM 150 Algebra MATH 0031 2 3 GEM 200 Trigonometry MATH 0032 2 3 Multimedia MMA 103 Audio/Video Editing FILMST 0000 2 MMA 107 Dynamic Content INDIST 0000 2 Management MMA 105 Web Authoring and Design CS 0000 2 MMA 201 Server Side Scripting INDIST 0000 2 Medical Updated July 2015 7
MED 106 *Medical Terminology 1 REHSCI 1235 LD 1 NUR103/NU *Anatomy and Physiology 1 NUR 0000 4 R113 and Lab NUR 118/ *Anatomy and Physiology 2 NUR 0000 4 NUR 119 and Lab MED 145 *Disease and Diagnostic HRP 0000 3 Methods MED 225 *Pharmacology HRP 0000 3 Marketing and Sales MKT 120 *Consumer Behavior BUSERV 0000 2 MKT 128 *Advertising and Promotions BUSERV 0000 2 MKT 200 *Professional Selling BUSERV 1955 LD 2 Safety and Security Administration SSA 100 *Introduction of Criminology 2 ADMJ 0600 and Criminal Justice SSA 110 *Introduction to Policing ADMJ 0000 2 SSA 115 *Introduction to Homeland ADMJ 1425/PUBSRV 2 Security 1425 LD SSA 120 *Criminal Procedure ADMJ 1410 LD 2 SSA 200 *Criminal Investigations ADMJ 1100 LD 2 SSA 205 *Criminal Law LEGLST 1140/ADMJ 2 1400 LD SSA 210 *Modern Correctional Issues ADMJ 1300 LD 2 SSA 225 *Cyber Crime ADMJ 1234 LD 2 SSA 230 *Juvenile Justice ADMJ 1225 LD 2 SSA 260 *Security and Loss Prevention ADMJ 0000 2 Software Systems Development CS 0000 3 4 SSD 152 Introduction to Information Systems SSD 251 Introduction to Computer CS 0000 2 Systems SSD 301 Object-Orientated CS 0401 4 4 Programming & Testing SSD 451 User-Centered Design & CS 0000 3 Testing SSD 552 Data Structures & Algorithms CS 0445 3 4 SSD 751 Database Systems CS 0000 4 Updated July 2015 8
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