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Transfer Manual
Credits 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.
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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 Curriculum Area 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
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On the following chart you may fill in the requirements as you complete them.
Requirements
A.
SKILLS
1.
Communication
2.
Writing
C.
D.
E.
F.
1
2
Term
(One writing course must be taken at Pitt)
Mathematics
3
1.______________
1.______________
2.______________
3.______________
1.______________
QUANTITATIVE & FORMAL REASONING
(One Course)
4
1.______________
UNDERSTANDINGS
1.
Humanities (Two courses from
two different departments)
DS:H
1.______________
2.______________
2.
Social Sciences (Two courses
from two different departments)
DS:S
1.______________
2.______________
3.
Natural Sciences (Three courses
from two different departments;
two-course sequence suggested)
DS:N
1.______________
2.______________
3.______________
LITERATURE
(One Course)
5
1.______________
HISTORY
(One Course)
6
1.______________
7
1. ______________
2. ______________
7N
3.______________
3.
B.
Designation
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
(Three world culture courses with
one being Non-western, or two
courses in a foreign language,
and one Non-western culture)
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)
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KEY
CGS
-
College of General Studies
CGS Credits
-
Credits 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:
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18 credits
18 credits
18 credits
18 credits
18 credits
18 credits
18 credits
18 credits
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Business Administration
Course #
ACC 100
ACC 110
ACC 230
BUS 100
BUS 110
BUS 120
BUS 200
BUS 210
BUS 220
BUS 240
MKT 100
Course Title
*Financial Accounting
*Financial Accounting 2
*Accounting Information
Systems
*Introduction to Business
*Principles of Management
*Business Law
*International Business
*Business Finance
*Human Resource
Management
*Small Business
Management
*Principles of Marketing
CGS Equivalent
BUSERV 1920 LD
BUSERV 0000
BUSERV 0000
2
2
2
BUSERV 1910 LD
BUSERV 1915 LD
BUSERV 1980 LD
BUSERV 0000
BUSERV 0000
BUSERV 0000
2
2
2
2
2
2
BUSERV 1985 LD
2
BUSERV 1940 LD
2
CGS
Credits
Curriculum
Area
CGS
Credits
Curriculum
Area
Computer Management
Course #
CGS Equivalent
BUS 106
ITA 103
Computer Applications
CS 0000
2
Introduction to Information
CS 0000
2
Technology
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
*Effective for Fall 2014 ITA 103 will no longer satisfy the Quantitative requirement.
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Communication
Course #
GEE 100
GEE 150
GEE 211
Course Title
English Composition 1
English Composition 2
Effective Speech
CGS Equivalent
ENGCMP 0150
ENGCMP 0200
COMMRC 0520
CGS
Credits
2
2
2
Curriculum
Area
2
2
1
Electronics Physics
Course #
GEM 175
Course Title
Physics
CGS Equivalent
PHYS 0110
CGS
Credits
Curriculum
Area
DS:N
CGS
Credits
Curriculum
Area
DS: H
2
Graphic Design
Course #
GDA 115
Course Title
Design 1
Updated February 2014
CGS Equivalent
SA 0110
6
2
GDA 127
GDA 129
GDA 126
GDA 138
GDA 137
GDA 143
GDA 256
GDA 255
Digital Imaging
Computer Illustration
Color Theory and
Techniques
Computerized Page Make-Up
Web Design 1
Production
Design 2
Web Design 2
SA 1270 LD
SA 0000
SA 0000
2
2
2
SA 0000
CS 0000
SA 0000
SA 0000
CS 0000
2
2
2
2
2
DS: H
General Studies
Course #
GEM 125
GES 100
GEH 120
GES 105
GES 130
GES 140
GES 150
GES 175
GES 200
GES 225
GES 250
GSI 199
Course Title
CGS Equivalent
CGS
Credits
Personal Finance
Psychology
Art History
Child Psychology
Ethics
Economics
Critical Thinking
Social Problems
Human Relations in
Organizations
Cultural Diversity
Leadership Principles
Internship
BUSERV 0000
PSY 0010
HAA 0010
PSY 0310
PHIL 0300
ECON 0800
PHIL 0500
SOC 0007
COMMRC 1102 LD
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
SOC 0005
PUBSRV 1390 LD
ADMJ 1900 or
CGS 1900 LD
2
2
3-6
3-6
Curriculum
Area
DS: N
DS: H, 7
DS: N
DS: H
DS: S
4
DS: S
DS: H
DS: S, 7
DS: S
Mathematics
Course #
CAD 210
GEM 150
GEM 200
Course Title
Statics and Strength of
Materials
Algebra
Trigonometry
CGS Equivalent
CGS
Credits
INDIST 0000
2
MATH 0031
MATH 0032
2
2
Curriculum
Area
3
3
Multimedia
Course #
MMA 103
MMA 107
MMA 105
MMA 201
Course Title
Audio/Video Editing
Dynamic Content
Management
Web Authoring and Design
Server Side Scripting
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CGS Equivalent
CGS
Credits
FILMST 0000
INDIST 0000
2
2
CS 0000
INDIST 0000
2
2
7
Curriculum
Area
Medical
Course #
MED 106
NUR103/NU
R113
NUR 118/
NUR 119
MED 145
MED 225
Course Title
*Medical Terminology 1
Anatomy and Physiology 1
and Lab
Anatomy and Physiology 2
and Lab
*Disease and Diagnostic
Methods
*Pharmacology
CGS Equivalent
REHSCI 1235 LD
INDIST 0000
1
4
INDIST 0000
4
HRP 0000
3
HRP 0000
3
CGS
Credits
Curriculum
Area
CGS
Credits
Curriculum
Area
CGS
Credits
Curriculum
Area
CGS
Credits
Curriculum
Area
Marketing and Sales
Course #
MKT 120
MKT 128
MKT 200
Course Title
*Consumer Behavior
*Advertising and Promotions
*Professional Selling
CGS Equivalent
BUSERV 0000
BUSERV 0000
BUSERV 1955 LD
2
2
2
Safety and Security Administration
Course #
SSA 100
Course Title
SSA 120
SSA 200
SSA 205
*Introduction of Criminology
and Criminal Justice
*Introduction to Policing
*Introduction to Homeland
Security
*Criminal Procedure
*Criminal Investigations
*Criminal Law
SSA 210
SSA 225
SSA 230
SSA 260
*Modern Correctional Issues
*Cyber Crime
*Juvenile Justice
*Security and Loss Prevention
SSA 110
SSA 115
CGS Equivalent
ADMJ 0600
ADMJ 0000
ADMJ 1425/PUBSRV
1425 LD
ADMJ 1410 LD
ADMJ 1100 LD
LEGLST 1140/ADMJ
1400 LD
ADMJ 1300 LD
ADMJ 1234 LD
ADMJ 1225 LD
ADMJ 0000
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Software Systems Development
Course #
SSD 152
SSD 251
SSD 301
SSD 451
SSD 552
Course Title
Introduction to Information
Systems
Introduction to Computer
Systems
Object-Orientated
Programming & Testing
User-Centered Design &
Testing
Data Structures & Algorithms
Updated February 2014
CGS Equivalent
CS 0000
3
CS 0000
2
CS 0401
3
CS 0000
3
CS 0445
3
8
4
4
4
SSD 751
Database Systems
Updated February 2014
CS 0000
9
4