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 → Accounting, A.A.S.
- ACC 150 Accounting Principles I
- CIT 103 Microsoft Excel
- ACC 220 Automated Accounting
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General → Office Administrative Specialist, Certificate
- ACC 150 Accounting Principles I
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
- MAT 110 Business Mathematics
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations → Sustainable Hydroponic Agriculture (SHARE), A.A.S.
- BUS110 Introduction to Business
- CIT100 Microcomputer Applications
- AGR125 Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Lecture
- AGR126 Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Lab
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations→ Sustainable Hydroponic Agriculture (SHARE), Certificate
- BUS110 Introduction to Business
- CIT100 Microcomputer Applications
- AGR125 Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Lecture
- AGR126 Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Lab
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker Pastry Chef → Culinary Arts, A.A.S.
- CUL151 Foods 1
- CUL182 Baking and Pastry 1
- BUS110 Introduction to Business
Child Care and Support Services Management → Child Development, Diploma
- ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECE 110 Child Development
- ECE 140 Early Childhood Environments
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
Child Care and Support Services Management → Child Development, A.A.S.
- ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECE 110 Child Development
- ECE 140 Early Childhood Environments
- ECE 215 Teaching: Integrating Curriculum
- ECE 225 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
Child Care and Support Services Management → Early Childhood Education, A.A.
- ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECE 110 Child Development
- ECE 215 Teaching: Integrating Curriculum
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services → IT: Network Administration, A.A.S.
- CIT100 Microcomputer Apps
- CIT173 Windows Enterprise Desktop Operating Systems
- CNT100 Networking Basics
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services → Media Production, A.A.S.
- MPR 100 Introduction to Production
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
- MPR 250 Video Production
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications → IT Network Administration, A.A.S.
- CIT 165 Hardware Components
- CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop Operating Systems
- CIT 194 Networking Basics
- CIT 196 Database Management
- *Extra credit may be provided for successful completion of the CISCO Academy certification coursework and exam.
Computer Technology/Computer Systems → IT Cyber Security, A.A.S.
- CIT 132 Local Area Networks
- CIT 165 Hardware Components
- CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop Operating Systems
- CIT 196 Database Management
Computer Technology/Computer Systems → IT Server Administration, A.A.S.
- CIT 132 Local Area Networks
- CIT 165 Hardware Components
- CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop Operating Systems
- CIT 196 Database Management
Criminal Justice/Police Science → Criminal Justice, A.A.S.
- CRJ215 Criminal Law and Procedure
- CRJ235 Criminal Investigation and Policing
- CRJ295 Criminal Justice Internship
- CRJ110 Intro to Criminal Justice
- CRJ120 Criminal Justice Report Writing and Interviewing
- CRJ175 American Constitutional Law
- CRJ150 Juvenile Justice
Health/Medical Assisting Services, Other → Medical Assisting Technology, A.A.S.
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
- HSC 100 Medical Terminology
- HSC 130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Medical/Clinical Assistant → Medical Coding and Billing, A.A.S.
- HSC 100 Medical Terminology
- HSC 120 Heath Information Management and Medical Office
- HSC 130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations → Business Management, A.A.S.
- BUS110 Introduction to Business
- BUS230 Introduction to Marketing
- ECO100 Macroeconomics
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations → Entrepreneurship, A.A.S.
- ACC150 Accounting Principles 1
- BUS110 Introduction to Business
- BUS230 Principles of Marketing
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations → Marketing Management, A.A.S.
- ACC150 Accounting Principles 1
- BUS110 Introduction to Business
- BUS230 Principles of Marketing
Welding Technology/Welder → Welding A.A.S.
- WEL 105 Welding I
- WEL 106 Welding II
- WEL 125 Blueprint Reading for Welders
Career and Technology Centers with which Pennsylvania Highlands commonly work include:
Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical School
*See SOAR Agreements
Bedford County Technical Center
*See SOAR Agreements
Clarion County Career Center
*See SOAR Agreements
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)
Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
*See SOAR Agreements
OSHA Safety Training
Upon completion of the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center Program, one (1) credit of free elective will be awarded to students who have successfully completed the ten (10) hours OSHA Safety Training.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)
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
*See SOAR Agreements
Architectural/Civil: CAD and Design Technology A.A.S.
Upon completion of the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Architectural Drafting and Design Technology Program, students can apply the following eighteen (18) credits toward the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree:- CAD 105 Computer Aided Drafting I (3 credits)
- CAD 106 Computer Aided Drafting II (3 credits)
- MAT 115 Construction Math (3 credits)
- BUI 125 Architectural Blueprint Reading (3 credits)
- BUI 105 Architectural I (3 credits)
- BUI 225 Architectural II (3 credits)
Business Management A.A.S.
Upon completion of the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Administrative Office Specialist Program, students can apply the following twelve (12) credits toward the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree:- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications (3 credits)
- ACC 100 Introduction to Accounting (3 credits)
- ACC 110 Principles of Accounting (3 credits)
- MAT 110 Business Mathematics (3 credits)
Healthcare Information Specialist A.A.S.
Upon completion of the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Medical Assistant Program, students can apply the following fifteen (15) credits toward the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree:- HSC 100 Medical Terminology (3 credits)
- HSC 130 Basic Anatomy & Physiology (3 credits)
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications (3 credits)
- HSC 120 Health Information Management (3 credits)
- MAT 110 Business Mathematics (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 twelve (12) credits toward the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree:- HSC 100 Medical Terminology (3 credits)
- HSC 130 Basic Anatomy & Physiology (3 credits)
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications (3 credits)
- MAT 110 Business Mathematics (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)
Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center
*See SOAR Agreements
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)
Greater Johnstown School District
*See SOAR Agreements
Entrepreneurship (Automotive Body Repair) A.A.S.
Up to fifteen (15) credits of technical elective may be awarded for the completion of the program of study. This could include credit for the following course(s):- WEL 105 Welding I (3 credits)
Entrepreneurship (Construction Trades) A.A.S.
Up to fifteen (15) credits of technical elective may be awarded for the completion of the program of study. This could include credit for the following course(s):- BUI 125 Architectural Blueprint Reading (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)
Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center
*See SOAR Agreements
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)
Indiana County Technology Center
*See SOAR Agreements
Entrepreneurship (Collision Repair) A.A.S.
Up to fifteen (15) credits of technical elective may be awarded for the completion of the program of study. This could include credit for the following course(s):- WEL 105 Welding I (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)
Keystone Central School District
*See SOAR Agreements
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)
Mifflin-Juniata Career & Technology Center
*See SOAR Agreements
Somerset County Technology Center
*See SOAR Agreements
Tyrone Area School District
*See SOAR Agreements
Don’t see your school on the list? Contact our Admissions Office to inquire about transfer credits from your career and technology program.