Transfer in from Career & Tech Centers

Transferring from a career and technology center to a community college is a smart step toward achieving your educational and career goals. With programs built on your existing skills and knowledge, community colleges provide a smooth pathway to higher education and expanded opportunities. Take advantage of transfer-friendly options, advanced coursework, and dedicated support services to ensure success at every stage of your academic journey.

Pennsylvania Highlands has established articulation agreements with numerous SOAR-approved programs offered through Career and Technology programs across Pennsylvania. The list below highlights specific program-to-program pathways available for Career and Technology program completers, along with the college credits awarded for each program through Pennsylvania’s SOAR initiative.

Students who have completed a career and technology program can transfer up to 15 technical elective credits toward our Entrepreneurship degree. For enrollment information, visit our Admissions page.

Accounting Technology/ Technician & Bookkeeping (52.0302) → Accounting, A.A.S.

• ACC 150 Accounting Principles I
• CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
• ACC 220 Automated Accounting

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker Pastry Chef (12.0501) → Culinary Arts, A.A.S.

• BUS 110 Introduction to Business
• CUL 137 Food Sanitation and Safety
• CUL 151 Foods 1
• CUL 182 Baking and Pastry 1

Child Care and Support Services Management (19.0708) → Early Childhood Education, A.A.

• ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• ECE 110 Child Development
• ECE 298 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood

Commercial & Advertising Art (50.0402) → Marketing Management, A.A.S.

• DSG 110 Introduction to Graphic Design

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (10.9999) → Media Production, A.A.S.

• MPR 100 Introduction to Production
• MPR 250 Video Production

Computer Systems Networking/Telecommunications (11.0901) → Computer Technology: IT Administration

• CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
• CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop Operating Systems

Computer Technology/Computer Systems (15.1202) → Computer Technology: Cyber Security, A.A.S.

• CIT 165 Hardware Components
• CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop Operating Systems

Computer Technology/Computer Systems (15.1202) → Computer Technology: IT Administration, A.A.S.

• CIT 165 Hardware Components
• CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop Operating Systems

Criminal Justice/Police Science (43.0107) → Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

• CRJ 105 Institutional and Community Corrections
• CRJ 110 Intro to Criminal Justice
• CRJ 215 Criminal Law and Procedure

Education, General (13.0101) → Early Childhood Education, A.A.

• ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• ECE 110 Child Development
• ECE 298 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood

Graphic Communications, Other (10.0399) → Marketing Management, A.A.S.

• DSG 110 Introduction to Graphic Design

Health/Medical Assisting Services, Other (51.0899) → Medical Assisting Technology, A.A.S.

• COM 110 Interpersonal Communication
• HSC 100 Medical Terminology
• HSC 130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related (43.9999) → Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

• CRJ 110 Intro to Criminal Justice

Institutional Food Worker (12.0508) → Culinary Arts, A.A.S.

• BUS 110 Introduction to Business
• CUL 151 Foods 1
• CUL 182 Baking and Pastry 1
• CUL 137 Food Sanitation and Safety

Management Information Systems (52.1201) → Computer Technology: IT Administration, A.A.S.

• CIT 166 Introduction to Programming
• CIT 196 Database Management

Medical/Clinical Assistant (51.0801) → Medical Coding and Billing, A.A.S.

• HSC 130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
• HSC 160 Law and Ethics for Healthcare
• HSC 285 Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management

Medical/Clinical Assistant (51.0801) → Medical Assisting Technology, A.A.S.

• HSC 130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
• HSC 142 Pharmacology for Medical Assisting
• HSC 160 Law and Ethics for Healthcare

Rehabilitative Aide (Sports Medicine) (51.2604) → Medical Assisting Technology, A.A.S.

• HSC 100 Medical Terminology
• HSC 130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Rehabilitative Aide (Sports Medicine) (51.2604) → Medical Coding & Billing, A.A.S.

• HSC 100 Medical Terminology
• HSC 130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations (52.1801) → Business Management, A.A.S.

• ACC 150 Principles of Accounting 1
• BUS 110 Introduction to Business
• BUS 230 Introduction to Marketing

Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations (52.1801) → Entrepreneurship, A.A.S.

• ACC 150 Accounting Principles 1
• BUS 110 Introduction to Business
• BUS 230 Principles of Marketing

Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations (52.1801) → Marketing Management, A.A.S.

• ACC 150 Accounting Principles 1
• BUS 110 Introduction to Business
• BUS 230 Principles of Marketing

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia, and Information Resources Design (11.0801) → Marketing Management, A.A.S.

• CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
• DSG 110 Introduction to Graphic Design

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

Medical Assisting Technology A.A.S.
Upon completion of the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Medical Assistant Program, students can apply the following credits toward the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree:

• HSC 100 Medical Terminology (3 credits)
• HSC 130 Basic Anatomy & Physiology (3 credits)

Entrepreneurship (Cosmetology) A.A.S.
Up to fifteen (15) credits of technical elective may be awarded for the completion of the program of study. An additional six (6) credits may be awarded for the following General Education/Major Requirements:

• BUS 110 Introduction to Business (3 credits)
• COM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits)

*See agreements listed above

• Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

Don’t see your school on the list? Contact our Admissions Office to inquire about transfer credits from your career and technology program.