TRANSFER PROGRAMS

Many students who attend the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville will either relocate to one of the four-year campuses in the system (Pittsburgh, Bradford, Johnstown, or Greensburg) or transfer to another university. Each student must become familiar with the requirements of the relocation or transfer campus, the requirements of the college, and the requirements of the major. The following information is intended to assist those students relocating to the Pittsburgh campus and majoring in the colleges listed.

School of Arts and Sciences

The School of Arts and Sciences (A&S) of the University of Pittsburgh is where many Pitt-Titusville students relocate. A catalog for the school that lists major and minor options for A&S is available online at www.pitt.edu. All students, despite their major in A&S, must meet a set of skills and general education requirements. The student should carefully note that the skills and general education requirements must all be completed, without exception, and that some of these must be accomplished by specific times in a student's college career. All courses listed are taught at the Titusville campus; in some cases the requirements may also be completed by taking other courses offered exclusively on the Pittsburgh campus or at one of the four-year regional campuses.

Foundational Skills

These requirements assist students in developing the skills in writing and quantitative reasoning that provide the foundations for future learning. The University assesses the student's capabilities and offers placement tests in writing and algebra when needed. Initial placement is based on evaluation of the student's record.

Writing Requirements

Written communication remains the hallmark of our culture and is central to almost all disciplines and professions. The writing skills a student acquires in college provide a base for future graduate education and professional employment. The academic records of all incoming freshmen are examined to determine their level of writing skill. In some cases, a placement test may be required to determine course placement.

WORKSHOP IN COMPOSITION: This course is for the student who has a weakness in his or her writing skills. This requirement may be met by taking the following course and passing it with a C- or better:

ENGCMP 0150—WORKSHOP IN COMPOSITION

SEMINAR IN COMPOSITION: This requirement is designed to prepare a student for writing in the college setting. Generally, the student should complete this requirement during his or her first year at the University with a grade of C- or better. The only Pitt-Titusville course that meets the composition requirement is:

ENGCMP 0200—SEMINAR IN COMPOSITION

WRITING INTENSIVE COURSES: After the successful completion of Seminar in Composition or its equivalent, each student must complete two courses that are designated as writing intensive (W-courses) or one W-course and a second English composition course for which Seminar in Composition is a prerequisite. W-courses are designed to promote writing within a discipline through the use of writing assignments spread over the course of a term. Each student must satisfy one element of this requirement within his or her major field of study.

Quantitative and Formal Reasoning Requirements

Mathematics and courses involving formal reasoning are an integral part of the liberal arts education. These courses provide the student with skills in the universal language of measurement, quantitative analysis and reasoning, as well as forming an understanding of the predictive power that is the base of science and technology.

All A&S students must complete two quantitative skills requirements: one in algebra and another in a college-level quantitative and formal reasoning course. Students have the option of satisfying the algebra requirement with an approved course in computer programming. This option should be selected only by students who do not plan to enroll in future courses that presume algebraic competence.

ALGEBRA: An approved course in algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus or other approved course is required for students scoring below a certain level on the University math placement test. All incoming freshmen are placed in a math course based on placement testing. Students who are deficient in algebra will be required to take MATH 0029 and MATH 0030. These courses do not transfer to any other campus. Students may take the math placement exam one time only. Once a student has completed this requirement, either by placement or taking the above course, he or she may complete the algebra requirement by taking one of the approved courses and passing it with a C- or better.

QUANTITATIVE AND FORMAL REASONING: One course in college mathematics (calculus or above) or an approved course in statistics or mathematical or formal logic offered by a variety of departments including Philosophy, Statistics, and Economics. To fulfill the requirement, the course must be passed with a grade of C- or better.

Liberal Arts Education

A liberal education is intended to provide a foundation for future study and work and for lifelong learning, and our aim is to educate students so that they become perceptive, reflective, and intellectually self-conscious citizens of their world. To achieve this liveliness of mind each student must engage in a program that is both rich in content and rigorous in analysis or practice; such a program is traditionally grounded in the disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences while benefiting from the insights that derive from contemporary interdisciplinary approaches.

Humanities Requirements:

A Course in Literature that introduces students to the techniques of literary analysis through a course in which the readings include a broad range of literary texts.

A Course in the Arts that introduces the student to the modes of analysis applied to music, theatre, or the visual arts.

A Second Course in Literature, the Arts or in Creative Expression. A course in creative expression provides the student experience in writing, the theatrical arts, studio arts, filmmaking, photography, musical performance, musical composition, or dance.

A Course in Philosophy in which students read classic works of philosophy.

Social Science Requirements:

A Course in Historical Change dealing with a crucial human time sequence, such as: economic, political, social and cultural change within a society, or from one society to another; change in science, and the idea of science; change in literature and the arts.

A Social Science Course that treats topics considered of fundamental importance in the social or behavioral sciences.

Natural Science Requirements:

Three Courses in the Natural Sciences that introduce students to scientific principles and concepts. Students must take courses from at least two different departments.

Global Citizenship Requirements:

A Two-Term Sequence of a Single Foreign Language that each student is required to complete successfully with a grade of C- or better. Students may exempt this requirement if they can demonstrate elementary proficiency in a foreign language through: the completion of three years of high school study of a single foreign language with a grade of C or better, successful completion of a special proficiency examination, or transfer of credit for two terms or more of A&S approved college-level instruction in a single foreign language with grades of C or better. A student whose native language is not English, or who is bilingual, is exempted from this requirement.

Three Foreign Culture/International Courses chosen from at least two of the following categories:

Regional courses that address a single culture or society within a particular country or focus on cultures or societies in any region of the world other than the United States.

Comparative courses that utilize a comparative perspective in examining problems, issues, or topics that crosscut regional or national boundaries.

Global courses that focus on global processes by examining worldwide issues or topics comprehensively.

A Course in Non-Western Culture addressing a culture or cultures other than those of the Mediterranean, Central and Western Europe, and French or English speaking North America. This requirement may be satisfied in conjunction with one of the courses used to satisfy the international culture requirement or another Disciplinary Approaches requirement.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Swanson School of Engineering

Pitt-Titusville students can take freshman courses which lead to Bachelor of Science degrees in various engineering and engineering technology fields. Engineering students from Titusville can relocate to the Pittsburgh campus, where they can pursue degrees in chemical and petroleum, civil and environmental, electrical, industrial, material science, or mechanical engineering. Also available are interdisciplinary programs in bioengineering, computer engineering, engineering physics, energy resources, and manufacturing systems engineering. At the Johnstown campus students can complete degrees in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology. The freshman engineering and engineering technology courses are offered regularly at Pitt-Titusville. The following are course requirements for the first year of the various bachelors' programs in engineering and engineering technology:

Freshman Curriculum—All Engineering Majors

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Pharmacy

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) and the School of Pharmacy are two components of the University of Pittsburgh's health education program. SHRS offers undergraduate majors in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition, Communication Science, Emergency Medicine, Health Information Management, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training. The Titusville campus offers the first year and many courses in the second year for each of these programs. The following is a list of those freshman/sophomore requirements; after completion, the student must then apply for admission to the individual school involved.

The School of Pharmacy offers a program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy. The first two years of that program are available at Pitt-Titusville.

Transfer criteria:

1. A minimum grade of C- in all prerequisite courses
2. A minimum GPA of 2.5

Also recommended: volunteer work or paid work experience in this field.

Communication Science & Disorders

General education requirements (see your advisor)

Transfer criteria for Emergency Medicine and Health Information Management:

1. Completion of 60 credits.
2. A minimum grade of C- in all prerequisite courses.
3. A minimum GPA of 2.5.

Also recommended: good typing skills; additional courses in psychology, business administration, and accounting; PHIL 0500; ECON 0010 or 0800; and volunteer work or paid work experience in this field.

In addition to the above undergraduate majors, the University of Pittsburgh offers graduate programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy. For details about the program check the Web site of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The following courses are recommended for admission to the graduate programs:

Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Most schools of medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine require that an applicant earn a baccalaureate degree before matriculation. Minimum required courses generally include the following:

Applicants must submit transcripts of all college courses, scores on the required standardized examination (the Medical College Admission Test for medical school applicants, the Dental Admission Test for dental school applicants, and the Graduate Record Examination for veterinary school applicants), and letters of recommendation from academic/professional individuals. Past work experience in medically related environments is desirable and should be of sufficient time and duration to convince the admissions committee of the applicant's motivation, interest, and understanding.

Prospective applicants are advised to become familiar with the specific requirements of the school(s) to which they intend to apply.

Certificate in Accounting as Preparation for the CPA Examination

This certificate is awarded upon the completion of the following 24 credits:

The certificate may be acquired independently of the associate degree and satisfies some of the requirements of Section 4(b)(1) of the Pennsylvania CPA Statute. However, it should be noted that the certificate by itself will not permit a student to take the CPA exam.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are awarded upon completion of a prescribed group of credit-bearing courses. Courses in each certificate program can be applied toward completion of an associate degree. Currently, the following certificates are available:

Associate Degree Programs

The associate degree is an excellent option for the beginning college student. Pitt-Titusville's associate degrees are career oriented and help students either to prepare for a new job in business and industry or to enhance the skills needed for advancement in the job they currently hold. Most of the associate degree programs are flexible, allowing students to attend classes full-time or part-time, and are ideal for the older student returning to college.

The associate degree is also a good place to start on a four-year program. Many credits earned at Pitt-Titusville can be transferred into programs at one of the other University of Pittsburgh Campuses. However, not all credits will transfer and entrance requirements into other programs and schools are determined by the recipient school. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor early in their studies in order to select the most appropriate courses to match their future goals.

Admissions

Any student with a high school diploma or its equivalent may apply for admission to an associate degree program at Pitt-Titusville.

Transfer Credits

Students who have taken credits at other colleges or universities may be able to apply them toward one of Pitt-Titusville's associate degrees. However, not all credits will transfer, and only a maximum of 30 credits will be accepted toward completion of the degree. Evaluation of transcripts for transfer into an associate degree program will be made by the Vice President for Academic Affairs on an individual basis. It should also be noted that the final 15 credits of the degree must be completed in residence at the Titusville campus.

General Requirements

To be awarded an associate degree, a student must:

1. Be on active status at the University;
2. Earn a minimum of 60 credits in required and elective courses (some associate degree programs require more than 60 credits);
3. Meet the mathematics requirement (MATH 0031–ALGEBRA);
4. Achieve cumulative grade point averages (GPA) no lower than C (2.00);
5. Apply for graduation to the Office of the Registrar.

Second Associate Degree

Students who have earned an associate degree at Pitt-Titusville and now wish to earn a second associate degree may do so by completing the requirements for the second degree. All appropriate course work from the first degree will apply to the second degree, up to a maximum of 45 credits. In other words, a minimum of fifteen new credits must be earned.

Degree Requirements

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts in Human Services articulating with the Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

(A grade of C- or better is required in all coursework.)

Associate of Science in Natural Sciences

* Electives and area of concentration should be approved by the student's advisor.

Associate of Science in Nursing

The Associate of Science in Nursing program has three primary goals. The program prepares graduates with an educational foundation supportive of transition or advancement to a higher degree. It prepares graduates to sit for the examination required for state licensure as a Registered Nurse. And, it prepares them as an entry level nurse to provide direct care to clients in a variety of settings.

The Associate of Science in Nursing program is a five semester program. Clinical experiences are held in a variety of hospital, clinical, and community settings within a 45 mile radius from the University campus. The Nursing program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and it is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.

The nursing program includes clinical experiences in a variety of hospitals, clinics and health care facilities external to the university. One or more of these facilities require a criminal background check (ACT 34), child abuse clearance check (ACT 151), and a drug screen to determine whether you are qualified to participate in activities involving direct care to clients. Additionally, in order to become licensed, the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing requires you to report if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, a felony, or a felonious or illegal act.

Associate of Science for the Physical Therapist Assistant

The Associate of Science degree for the Physical Therapist Assistant is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. This degree is available in both a two-year and three-year track. Please check the Office of the Physical Therapist Assistant program at www.upt.pitt.edu/site/academics/aa_pta.html

Business-related Associate Degrees

* All electives must be approved by the student’s advisor.

Bachelor of Science in Business Management Awarded by the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, in cooperation with the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, awards the Bachelor of Science in Business Management for successful completion of the program offered in its entirety on the Titusville Campus.

Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations Awarded by the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, in cooperation with the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, awards the Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations for successful completion of the program offered in its entirety on the Titusville Campus.

Articulation Agreements

University of Pittsburgh, College of Business Administration, Pittsburgh campus

University of Pittsburgh at Titusville students intending to relocate to the College of Business Administration (CBA) at the Pittsburgh campus after completing the Associate Degree in Business can follow a specific curriculum to ensure their admission into CBA with junior standing. Remaining courses leading to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) will be completed on the Pittsburgh campus. Standards for guaranteed admission include:

1. Completing the curriculum leading to the Associate of Science degree, which is listed below
2. Attaining an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at Pitt-Titusville. A 3.0 GPA must be attained in the eleven key courses noted with an asterisk (*) below

¹ If ENGCMP 0150 is not required, a humanities elective must be substituted.
² Credit will not count toward the total number of credits required for the BS degree.
³ If CS 0131 is not required, a computer science course must be substituted.
⁴ Can be used to complete the foreign language requirement, if needed. Students are required to complete two semesters of a foreign language to complete the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA). If the student completed three years of the same foreign language in high school with a C average or better, he/she is exempt from the foreign language requirement.

University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh campus

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville prepares students for application to the School of Nursing on the Pittsburgh campus. Students who begin their freshman year at the Titusville Campus and satisfactorily complete all requirements may apply for admission into the sophomore class in the School of Nursing.

Courses Required to Apply to the BSN Program at the Pittsburgh campus

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy have entered into an agreement for the training of future pharmacy practitioners. Under the joint agreement, students will successfully complete the two-year undergraduate program in pre-pharmacy at Pitt-Titusville, and matriculate into LECOM School of Pharmacy will complete the professional curriculum of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in three additional years.

Courses in Phase 1 of this plan of study at Pitt-Titusville include:

¹ Recommended but not required
² At least 6 credits must be in the humanities and 6 credits in the social sciences.

The LECOM School of Pharmacy will accept Pitt-Titusville students into Phase II, the professional pharmacy curriculum, who meet criteria described in the agreement. The degree will be conferred upon successful completion of Phases I and II of the program, both didactic and clinical, and recommendation by both the faculty and administration of LECOM School of Pharmacy. Conferral of the PharmD degree will be at the end of the third year at LECOM School of Pharmacy (fifth year of the Program).