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
- BUS 102 Virtual Employment
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Applications
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations → 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 → 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 → Culinary Arts, A.A.S.
- CUL 151 Foods 1
- CUL 182 Baking and Pastry 1
- BUS 110 Introduction to Business
Child Care and Support Services Management → 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
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services → IT: Network Administration, A.A.S.
- CIT 100 Microcomputer Apps
- CIT 173 Windows Enterprise Desktop Operating Systems
- CNT 100 Networking Basics
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services → Media Production, A.A.S.
- MPR 100 Introduction to Production
- MPR 130 Radio Production
- 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.
- 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
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.
- BUS 110 Introduction to Business
- BUS 230 Introduction to Marketing
- ECO 100 Macroeconomics
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations → Entrepreneurship, A.A.S.
- ACC 150 Accounting Principles 1
- BUS 110 Introduction to Business
- BUS 230 Principles of Marketing
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations → Marketing Management, A.A.S.
- ACC 150 Accounting Principles 1
- BUS 110 Introduction to Business
- BUS 230 Principles of Marketing
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
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
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)
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.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.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)
Criminal Justice (Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Services) A.A.S.
Successful completers of the Huntingdon County CTC program will receive credit for the following courses within the Criminal Justice A.A.S. program of study:- CRJ 110 Intro to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
- CRJ 135 Introduction to Cyber Crime (3 credits)
- CRJ 150 Juvenile Justice (3 credits)
- CRJ 175 Constitutional Law (3 credits)
- CRJ 201 Contemporary Security Management (3 credits)
- CRJ 215 Criminal Law and Procedure (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.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.