For students who have completed a career and technology program, Pennsylvania Highlands will accept up to and provide 15 credits of technical electives applied to the Entrepreneurship Associate of Applied Science program. Please see Admissions for details on how to enroll at Pennsylvania Highlands.
In addition, Pennsylvania Highlands has articulated with the many SOAR approved programs offered across Pennsylvania’s Career and Technology programs.
Below is a list of program to program pathways available for Career and Technology program completers and the college credits awarded for each program through Pennsylvania’s SOAR program.
Accounting Technology/ Technician & Bookkeeping (52.0302) → Accounting, A.A.S.
- ACC 150 Accounting Principles I
- CIT 103 Microsoft Excel
- ACC 220 Automated Accounting
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (52.0401) → Business Management, A.A.S.
- ACC 150 Accounting Principles I
- BUS 102 Virtual Employment
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations (01.0601) → Sustainable Hydroponic Agriculture (SHARE), A.A.S.
- AGR 105 Botany Lecture
- AGR 115 Botany Lab
- AGR 210 Horticulture Lecture
- AGR 211 Horticulture Lab
- BUS 110 Introduction to Business
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations (01.0601) → Sustainable Hydroponic Agriculture (SHARE), Certificate
- AGR 105 Botany Lecture
- AGR 115 Botany Lab
- AGR 210 Horticulture Lecture
- AGR 211 Horticulture Lab
- BUS 110 Introduction to Business
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
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 198 Early Childhood Practicum I
- ECE 215 Teaching: Integrating Curriculum through Creative Expression
- ECE 250 Children, Families, and Community
- 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 130 Radio Production
- MPR 250 Video Production
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (11.0901) → IT Network Administration, A.A.S.
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
- CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop Operating Systems
- CNT 100 Networking Basics
Computer Technology/Computer Systems (15.1202) → IT Cyber Security, A.A.S.
- CIT 165 Hardware Components
- CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop Operating Systems
- CIT 196 Database Management
Computer Technology/Computer Systems (15.1202) → IT Server Administration, A.A.S.
- CIT 165 Hardware Components
- CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop Operating Systems
- CIT 196 Database Management
Criminal Justice/Police Science (43.0107) → Criminal Justice, A.A.S.
- CRJ 105 Institutional and Community Corrections
- CRJ 110 Intro to Criminal Justice
- CRJ 120 Criminal Justice Report Writing and Interviewing
- CRJ 150 Juvenile Justice
- CRJ 175 American Constitutional Law
- CRJ 215 Criminal Law and Procedure
- CRJ 235 Criminal Investigation and Policing
Education, General (13.0101) → Early Childhood Education, A.A.
- ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECE 105 Education Essentials
- ECE 110 Child Development
- ECE 198 Early Childhood Practicum I
- ECE 298 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood
- EDU 230 Children with Special Needs
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
Health/Medical Assisting Services, Other (51.0899) → Patient Care Technician, Certificate
- HSC 126 Application of Infection Control and Safety Practices
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related (43.9999) → Criminal Justice, A.A.S.
- CRJ 110 Intro to Criminal Justice
- CRJ 135 Introduction to Cybercrime
- CRJ 150 Juvenile Justice
- CRJ 175 Constitutional Law
- CRJ 201 Contemporary Security Management
- CRJ 215 Criminal Law and Procedure
Institutional Food Worker (12.0508) → Culinary Arts, A.A.S.
- CUL 151 Foods 1
- CUL 182 Baking and Pastry 1
- CUL 137 Food Sanitation and Safety
Management Information Systems (52.1201) → IT: Server 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 280 Financial Management for Healthcare
Medical/Clinical Assistant (51.0801) → Medical Assisting Technology, A.A.S.
- HSC 130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- HSC 160 Law and Ethics for Healthcare
- HSC 280 Financial Management for Healthcare
Medical/Clinical Assistant (51.0801) → Patient Care Technician, Certificate
- HSC 110 Medical Terminology and Body Systems for the Patient Support Provider
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
Rehabilitative Aide (Sports Medicine) (51.2604) → Patient Care Technician, Certificate
- HSC 110 Medical Terminology and Body Systems for the Patient Support Provider
Rehabilitative Aide (Sports Medicine) (51.2604) → Pre-Health Professions, Certificate
- HSC 110 Medical Terminology and Body Systems for the Patient Support Provider
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
Career and Technology Center Adult Education Program Agreements:
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
*See agreements listed above
Marketing Management A.A.S.
Upon completion of Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center’s post-secondary program in Retail Marketing/Entrepreneurship, students will receive the following credit toward the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree:- MKT 200 Sales and Customer Service (3 credits)
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)
Information Technology, A.A.S.
Upon completion of Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center’s post-secondary program in Computer and Networking Technology, students will receive the following credit toward the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree:Information Technology: Cyber Security Track
- CIT 165 Hardware Components (3 credits)
- CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop OS (3 credits)
- CIT 132 Local Area Networks (4 credits)
Information Technology: Network Administration Track
- CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop OS (3 credits)
Information Technology: Server Administration Track
- CIT 165 Hardware Components (3 credits)
- CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop OS (3 credits)
- CIT 132 Local Area Networks (4 credits)
Don’t see your school on the list? Contact our Admissions Office to inquire about transfer credits from your career and technology program.