About Articulation Agreements
The Community College of Allegheny County has articulation agreements with 29 colleges and universities that facilitate easy credit transfers in 125 programs.
Students should consult with the counselor at your campus early in your stay at CCAC to both select a transfer institution and to discuss your program choice at that institution. A successful transfer depends on identifying your program and institution as early as possible.
The Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Center Web Site
Articulation Agreements by School
Programs/Majors:
- Core transfer (non-program specific)
Students transferring with an associate degree will receive credit for all coursework in their degree program and will enter Bellevue University with "junior" status.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Bellevue University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Accounting, Business Management
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Communication and Media
- Criminology
- Early Education
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
CCAC graduates who earn the AS in Business Management degree and who meet admission requirements to Carlow University and provisions of this agreement may enter Carlow as a junior. Carlow will accept all credits earned with a C or above to the Associate degree up to a maximum of 90 credits.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Carlow University - Business Articulation Agreement
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
CCAC graduates who earn the AS in Multimedia, Simulation and Gaming will be granted junior standing at Carlow University to complete the remaining requirements of the Communication program.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Carlow University Communications & Media Articulation Agreement
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education with PreK - 4th grade certification, Bachelor of Arts in Early Development and Learning (EDLE)
Students may enroll in the Joint Admissions program between CCAC and Carlow University, specifically for students in the Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Students are simultaneously admitted into the BA program at Carlow and are guaranteed admission to the Bachelor of Arts program upon completion of the Associate Degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Carlow University Joint Admission Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
CCAC graduates who have earned the Associate of Science degree in one of the 25 allied health majors at CCAC may pre-plan their college careers and transfer to Carlow University to complete a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree at Carlow University. Transfer scholarships and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships are available to assist qualified students.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Carlow University Allied Health Articulation Agreement
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Upon admission to the Associate of Science Degree in nursing at CCAC, students can be simultaneously admitted into the RN to BSN program at Carlow University. Admission to Carlow University is guaranteed provided the student completes the Associate Degree in nursing with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and have successfully passed the NCLEX exam.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Carlow University BSN Nursing Articulation Agreement
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Accounting
Bachelor of Arts in Art
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Human Biology Specialization
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Cert Prep
Bachelor of Arts in Early Development and Learning
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood/ Special Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/ Human Development Specialization
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/ Counseling Specialization
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Crisis and Trauma
Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work
These Statewide Program-to-Program (P2P) Articulation Agreements allow CCAC graduates to transition seamlessly from the CCAC associate's degree to the parallel bachelor's degree. Upon acceptance, the student has junior standing, has at least 60 credits applied toward graduation in the parallel bachelor's degree, and is permitted to enter advanced coursework in the major.
Programs/Majors:
- Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Graduates from CCAC with an Associate Degree in Nursing and proof of RN licensure may be awarded up to 82 proficiency credit hours through the Chamberlain College of Nursing Articulation Plan (CCAP). This includes 37 liberal arts and sciences credits and 45 nursing credits.
Students may request to transfer up to an additional 15 semester credit hours. The student must fulfill a residency requirement of 32 semester credit hours completed at Chamberlain for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Chamberlain College of Nursing Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Criminology
- Nursing
- Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
Chatham University offers guaranteed admission into its Criminology (BA) degree completion program at the time of admission to CCAC, provided that students have earn the Associate of Science, Social Work Foundation degree. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, satisfactorily complete 120 college-level credit hours, complete all professional level courses of the major at Chatham and complete a minimum of 30 credits at Chatham.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Chatham University BA Criminology Articulation Agreement
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chatham University will guarantee acceptance and award up to 53 credits to CCAC graduates with the Associate of Science degree in Nursing and who have successfully obtained their RN licenses. The BSN Completion program is offered fully online. Students must complete the Chatham University credits with a 2.00 GPA or higher in order to earn the BSN degree.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Chatham University BSN Nursing Articulation Agreement
Bachelor of Social Work
Chatham University offers guaranteed admission into its BSW degree completion program at the time of admission to CCAC, provided that students have earn the Associate of Science, Social Work Foundation degree. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.25, satisfactorily complete 120 college-level credit hours, complete all professional level courses of the major at Chatham and complete a minimum of 30 credits at Chatham.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Chatham University BS Social Work Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Core Transfer (non-program-specific)
CCAC associate degree graduates with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 are guaranteed admission into Colorado State University, Global Campus. CSU will accept and apply to the university degree up to 64 credits. Transfer guides for specific CSU programs will be available. Some programs at CSU may require a higher GPA for admission. Graduates with minimum GPA of 2.0 who transfer to CSU within 1 year after graduation will receive a 10% tuition discount scholarship
View Full Articulation Agreement: Colorado State University-Global Campus Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Drexel University Online will accept CCAC with an Associate of Science degree in Nursing (GPA 2.5+) into Drexel's BSN program. Drexel University Online will waive its application fee and will accept additional CCAC credits for its Tier Two requirements, only requiring the last 31 credits at Drexel. lt will also allow a 25% discount of tuition to CCAC students and staff.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Drexel University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Business
- Liberal Arts
- Nursing
BSBA Business
Upon successful completion of the Associate of Science Degree ("AS") in either Business or Business Management and satisfactory completion of the admission requirements of the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business (SOBA) students from CCAC will be admitted into the BSBA program at Duquesne University at the junior level with a maximum of 60 transfer credits applying toward the BSBA degree.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Duquesne University Business Articulation Agreement
Nursing
Students from CCAC will be guaranteed admission to the RN-BSN program at Duquesne University, given successful completion of the Associate Degree in Nursing, successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam, and satisfactory completion of the admission requirements as outlined by the School of Nursing. Sixty (60) credits will apply toward the BSN degree, including 30 credits for nursing coursework and 30 credits from general education.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Duquesne University Nursing Articulation Agreement
McAnulty College's BA or BS programs
Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree ("AS") in either Arts or Sciences and satisfactory completion of the admission requirements of the McAnulty College students from CCAC will be admitted into the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program at Duquesne University at the junior level with 60 transfer credits applying toward the DU BA or BS degree. Any credits that do not satisfy DU requirements will count as elective credits.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Duquesne University Liberal Arts Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Criminal Justice
- Core transfer (non-program specific)
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
This document establishes a transfer articulation agreement between Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) and Gannon University for the academic program of Criminal Justice. Its purpose is to afford students the opportunity to pre-plan their college careers and to facilitate the transfer process from the Associate of Science (AS) in Criminal Justice degree program at Community College of Allegheny County to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Criminal Justice at Gannon University.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Gannon University Criminal Justice Articulation Agreement
General transfer
This document establishes a transfer articulation agreement between Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) and Gannon University. Its purpose is to afford students the opportunity to pre-plan their college careers and to facilitate the transfer process of earning an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) from Community College of Allegheny County to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program at Gannon.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Gannon University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Core transfer (non-program specific)
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
This agreement establishes the principle that all applicable Associate Degrees at CCAC transfer to GCU, allowing CCAC associate degrees to combine with GCU baccalaureate degrees. Credits are accepted and applied toward the designated/appropriate college degree(s). Articulated Associate degrees (GCU degrees shown below) are designed to offer a clear path for CCAC students to transfer the CCAC Associate Degree to an articulated baccalaureate program at GCU (see Appendix A of the Agreement).
View Full Articulation Agreement: Grand Canyon University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- TAOC P2P for Biology, Business, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Early Education & Child development, Physics, Psychology
- Business Management (Collaborative)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Nutrition & Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/ Dietetic Track
CCAC graduates with the Associate of Science in Dietetic Technician may qualify for guaranteed admission as a junior into the BS degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
CCAC IUP COLLABORATIVE:
Cooperative program of study at the Boyce Campus of the Community College of Allegheny County which will culminate in an IUP Bachelor of Science degree in Management. This program is limited to CCAC students who are candidates for the Associate of Science degree in the University Parallel Business Program.
View Full Articulation Agreement: IUP-CCAC Business Management Collaborative Agreement
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, MIS and Marketing
The purpose of this agreement is to convey the cooperative relationship between CCAC and IUP with regard to CCAC's Associate of Science Degree in the University Parallel Business Program and IUP's Bachelor of Science Degree in various business disciplines. This agreement serves both to enhance the articulation of students and transferability of credits earned from CCAC's Associate of Science Degree in business to IUP's BS degree in various business disciplines and to identify the provisions of resources and conditions in the cooperative presence of each program, specifically on the CCAC Boyce campus.
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Students will earn 88 credits at Indiana University of Pennsylvania then move to CCAC's Nuclear Medicine Certificate. Student earns a Nuclear Medicine Certificate at CCAC and BS in Nuclear Medicine Technology at Indiana University.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Indiana University of PA Nuclear Medicine Articulation Agreement
BA Accounting, BS Human Resources Management, BS Management Information Systems, BS International Business, BS Marketing, BS Management, BS Finance
BS Biology
BA Chemistry
BSED Early Childhood Education/ Special Education
BS Physics
BA Psychology
These Statewide Program-to-Program (P2P) Articulation Agreements allow CCAC graduates to transition seamlessly from the CCAC associate's degree to the parallel bachelor's degree. Upon acceptance, the student has junior standing, has at least 60 credits applied toward graduation in the parallel bachelor's degree, and is permitted to enter advanced coursework in the major.
Programs/Majors:
- TAOC P2P for Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Early Education & Child Development, Physics, Psychology, Social Work
- General transfer to other programs
General Transfer
CCAC students who submit a "Letter of Intent" to enter Kutztown University before the completion of 30 transferable credit hours, will be guaranteed admission into a Bachelor's Degree program with third year (junior) status at Kutztown University.
Kutztown will grant scholarships ranging from $250 to $1000 to students graduating with specified cumulative GPA, as well as a $500 book award to accepted CCAC graduates.
BFA Studio Art
BSBA Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing
BS Biology, BS Pre-Med
BS Chemistry
BS Criminal Justice
BSED Elementary Education
BS Physics
BA Psychology
BS Social Work
These Statewide Program-to-Program (P2P) Articulation Agreements allow CCAC graduates to transition seamlessly from the CCAC associate's degree to the parallel bachelor's degree. Upon acceptance, the student has junior standing, has at least 60 credits applied toward graduation in the parallel bachelor's degree, and is permitted to enter advanced coursework in the major.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Kutztown University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Accounting, Business
- Biology, Chemistry
- Computer Science, Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- Finance & Management
- Language & Literature
- History, Political Science, Social Science, Psychology, Sociology
- Leadership
- Nursing
CCAC graduates can earn La Roche University credits at the cost of community college tuition through their Bridge to Your Bachelor's program!
La Roche Bridge to your Bachelor's Program
- Core transfer (non-program specific)
The purpose of this agreement is to provide CCAC graduates who have earned an Associate Degree an ease of transfer into the equivalent Bachelor's degree programs listed at La Roche College. Transfer candidates who present at least 60 credits of transferable academic work will be granted junior class status in the Bachelor of Science program. Students will be awarded a waiver of La Roche University's full Academic Core and be required to complete (or transfer in) 9 credit abbreviated Academic Core to include: ENGL1011, ENGL1012, and MATH 1010 or other acceptable math course. Merit scholarships will be offered to CCAC graduates, with the maximum scholarship granted to Phi Theta Kappa members.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Laroche Articulation Agreement
Bachelor of Science Nursing
The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate the entry of Community College of Allegheny County nursing graduates into the baccalaureate nursing program at La Roche University. Students must have a GPA of 2.00 or better in all nursing courses and have successfully passed the N-CLEX. See additional information in the agreement.
View Full Articulation Agreement: LaRoche Nursing Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Core Transfer (non-program specific)
General transfer
This agreement allows CCAC students junior status at Lincoln University. Lincoln University will evaluate CCAC courses based on the student's selection of study at Lincoln University. Lincoln University accepts all the student's credits and courses from CCAC that satisfy standard requirements or correspond to Lincoln University courses that are valid for the curriculum or program in which the student is enrolled at Lincoln University. Courses in which "D" is the final grade and courses that were not completed or were failed by the student will not be recognized. CCAC students should declare their intent to transfer to Lincoln in their second year and work with a CCAC transfer counselor.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Lincoln University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CCAC Nursing graduates who have completed an Associate in Science in Nursing can transfer 60 credits and be granted junior class status in the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Mt. Aloysius College. Transfer candidates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will automatically receive acceptance into the BS program.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Mt Aloysius College Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Nursing
General Transfer
Graduates of CCAC can transfer to Ohio University with an associate degree and minimum
grade point average of 2.0. To meet residency requirements, students must complete
minimum of 30 semester hours and at least 50% of the major coursework at Ohio University.
A transfer guide is provided that details the CCAC courses that meet the general education
requirements at Ohio University. Students are encouraged to review this with CCAC
transfer counselor and Ohio University advisor.
View master articulation agreement: Ohio University - Master Articulation
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
This addendum defines a pathway by which CCAC graduates can pursue the RN to BSN program at Ohio University in their Nursing Online Program pathway. The University offers out-of-state rates for online programs that are only slightly higher than in-state rates.
View Addendum for Nursing Program Articulation: Ohio University - Nursing program articulation
Programs/Majors:
- Fine Arts
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to partner with the COMMUNITY COLLEGE of ALLEGHENY COUNTY (CCAC) in this Articulation Agreement to ease the transition of fine arts transfer students from the College to the Academy.
Only students/graduates of the CCAC Associate in Arts (fine arts) program will be considered for transfer admission. Degree completion is preferred.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Administration of Justice
- Business
- Communications, English
- Human Development & Family Studies
- Information Sciences & Technology
- Letters, Arts & Sciences
- Organizational Leadership
- Nursing
- Psychology
BS Business
BS Information Sciences and Technology
BA/BS Administration of Justice
BA Communications
BA English
BS Human Development and Family Studies
BA Letters, Arts, and Sciences
BS Organizational Leadership (PSU New Kensington)
BS Earth Sciences (PSU DuBois)
RN to BS Nursing (Fayette, New Kensington, Shenango)
BA/BS Psychology
This agreement provides a transition for CCAC Associate Degree graduates to transfer to Penn State University College campuses, including Beaver, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton and York. Students must complete an AA or AS transfer degree program, be in good standing, free of probation, and have a minimum grade-point average of 2.00 to be eligible for admission to the University College Commonwealth Campus. The admissions application fee will be waived. Program-to-program transfer guides are included in this agreement for the programs listed above.
View Pennsylvania State University Commonwealth Colleges Program Guide
Programs/Majors:
- Applied Management
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management
Students who graduate with the Associate of Science in Electrical Construction can transfer 60-61 credits toward the Penn College, Bachelor of Science Applied Management degree. CCAC graduates will have the option to complete all remaining coursework online. At least 36 credits of the remaining course requirements must be completed through Penn College coursework.
Programs/Majors:
- TAOC P2P for Biology, Business, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Early Education & Child Development, Physics, Psychology
PennWest California will provide CCAC Associate Degree graduates with a discounted tuition rate equivalent to 20% below the prevailing in-state tuition rate for the graduate's intended program of study, either in-person or online, beginning with the Summer 2021 academic term.
View the PennWest California and CCAC Partnership Educational Alliance
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Business
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Early Education and Child Development
Bachelor of Arts in Physics
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
These Statewide Program-to-Program (P2P) Articulation Agreements allow CCAC graduates to transition seamlessly from the CCAC associate's degree to the parallel bachelor's degree. Upon acceptance, the student has junior standing, has at least 60 credits applied toward graduation in the parallel bachelor's degree, and is permitted to enter advanced coursework in the major.
Programs/Majors:
- TAOC P2P for Biology, Business, Chemistry, Early Education & Child Development, Physics, Psychology
BS Biology
BSBA Business, BSBA Accounting, BSBA Marketing, BSBA Management, BSBA Human Resources Management, BSBA Business Economics, BSBA Finance, BSBA Real Estate
BS Chemistry
BSED Early Childhood Education
BS Physics
BA Psychology
These Statewide Program-to-Program (P2P) Articulation Agreements allow CCAC graduates to transition seamlessly from the CCAC associate's degree to the parallel bachelor's degree. Upon acceptance, the student has junior standing, has at least 60 credits applied toward graduation in the parallel bachelor's degree, and is permitted to enter advanced coursework in the major.
Programs/Majors:
- TAOC P2P for Biology, Business, Chemistry, Early Education & Child Development, Physics, Psychology
BS Biology, BA Biology, BS Environmental Science, BS Medical Technology, BS Nuclear Medical Technology
BSBA Business Administration – Accounting, Comprehensive Bus Admin, Financial Services, Forensic Accounting, Management Information Systems, Marketing, BS Economics
BA Chemistry, BS Forensic Science, BS Industrial Biochemistry
BS Chemistry
BSED Early Childhood Education
BA Physics
BS Psychology
These Statewide Program-to-Program (P2P) Articulation Agreements allow CCAC graduates to transition seamlessly from the CCAC associate's degree to the parallel bachelor's degree. Upon acceptance, the student has junior standing, has at least 60 credits applied toward graduation in the parallel bachelor's degree, and is permitted to enter advanced coursework in the major.
Programs/Majors:
- Business Administration
- Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology
CCAC graduates with Associate Degrees in Business (Accounting, Business, Business Management, Tourism Management) or Information Technology (Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Support, Software Development) will be granted 60 credits and junior status into the BS degree completion program, provided that the student has completed the curriculum outlined in the CCAC catalog, fulfilled grade requirements for acceptance into the PTC major and completed CCAC courses with a grade of C or better.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Pittsburgh Technical College Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Accounting
- Behavior Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- History
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Organizational Leadership
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
BS Accounting
BA Behavioral Sciences
BS Biological Sciences
BS Business Administration
BS Criminal Justice
BA History
BA Legal Studies
BA or BS Liberal Arts
BA Organizational Leadership
BA Political Science
BA Psychology
BS Public Administration
CCAC graduates with an Associate Degree in Accounting, Acounting Specialist, Biology, Business Management, Business TAOC, Criminal Justice, Fire and Emergency Services, Liberal Arts, Paralegal, Psychology, Social Science, and Social Work Foundations will be awarded advanced standing and will receive junior status in the Bachelor degree programs listed above.
After students have completed their associate degree, they will then transfer to Point Park University, where students will be eligible for a Merit Scholarship ranging from $12,000 to $18,000 per year. Also, these students will receive a one-time Community College Transfer Scholarship for $2,000. Finally, if members of Phi Theta Kappa, will receive an additional $1,000 per year.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Point Park University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Accounting
- Applied Mathematics
- Biology
- Communications
- Communication News & Sports Communication
- Communications PR & Advertising
- Communications Strategic Communication
- Computer Information Systems,
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity
- Early Childhood, Teacher Education
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Engineering
- Finance
- Health Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Marketing and Management
- Nursing (RN to BSN)
- Organizational Leadership
- Political Science
- Professional Writing
- Psychology
- Sports Management
Beginning Fall 2021, CCAC students will be able to be admitted and enroll simultaneously at Robert Morris University. Through this partnership, CCAC students will be able take up to 12 credits at RMU at the same time that they are earning an associate degree from CCAC. Tuition for these credits will be equal to what students pay at CCAC, resulting in a significant cost savings.
Students enrolled in the program will also be eligible to live in university housing and purchase RMU's meal plan while they complete their associate degree at CCAC. After students have completed their associate degree, they will then transfer to RMU, where students will be eligible for annual scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $12,000 per year, depending on GPA. This is in addition to any other financial aid for which students may qualify.
Sample Transfer Degree Maps and additional information may be found at rmu.edu/gateway
To apply for the CCAC/RMU Gateway program, complete the complete the RMU Gateway Interest form.
Stay tuned for specific program pathways between CCAC and RMU.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Robert Morris University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Core Transfer (non-program specific) - Dual Admissions
Under this Dual Admission Agreement, CCAC students will be guaranteed admission into a Bachelor's Degree program with third year (junior) status at Shippensburg University on the condition that they: graduate from CCAC with an eligible Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree in a parallel program, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; complete a Dual Admission Intent form; complete an Application for Admission to SU; and satisfy all other SU transfer requirements.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Shippensburg University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- TAOC P2P for Biology, Business, Chemistry, Early Education & Child Development, Physics, Psychology
- Education, Concentration in Physical Activity and Fitness Management
- Music Education
- Nursing
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
The purpose of this agreement is to provide CCAC graduates of the Associate of Science in Music degree with a smooth transition into the Bachelor of Music in Music Education program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Students must have earned a 2.0 or above cumulative grade point average, be in good academic standing at all institutions attended, and successfully pass the SRU Music Department audition.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Slippery Rock Music Education Articulation Agreement
Bachelor of Science in Education, Concentration in Physical Activity and Fitness Management
CCAC graduates who have earned the AS in Health and Physical Education are guaranteed admission to Slippery Rock and to the BSED program if they have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, and maintain SRU GPA of 2.5 (overall) and 2.8 in their major and are in good standing at the last institution attended.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Slippery Rock Health & Physical Education Articulation Agreement
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (3+1)
CCAC graduates who have earned the AS in Nursing are guaranteed admission to Slippery Rock and to the Nursing program if they have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, and are in good standing at all institutions attended. Students can take an additional 24 credits in addition to AS program requirements and will transfer in to SRU at the senior level.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Slippery Rock Nursing (3+1) Articulation Agreement
BSBA Accounting, BSBA Marketing, BSBA Economics,
BSBA Finance, BSBA Management
BA Biology
BS Chemistry, BA Chemistry
BA Physics, BS Physics
BSED Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to 4 Certification)
BA Psychology
These Statewide Program-to-Program (P2P) Articulation Agreements allow CCAC graduates to transition seamlessly from the CCAC associate's degree to the parallel bachelor's degree. Upon acceptance, the student has junior standing, has at least 60 credits applied toward graduation in the parallel bachelor's degree, and is permitted to enter advanced coursework in the major.
Programs/Majors:
- Core Transfer (non-program specific)
General Transfer
Strayer University will accept up to 84 credits from CCAC students with at least a 2.00 GPA. Students with associate degrees will be considered to have completed all lower division requirements and will be exempt from SU application fee. Student not meeting prerequisites for 300 and 400 level courses may be required to take those requirements at SU.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Strayer University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Business Administration, Accounting
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
CCAC students who graduate with an Associate's Degree in Business Management or Accounting will be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts program at Thiel College with junior class standing, provided they complete a minimum of 58 credit hours with a grade of C or better. See the Articulation Matrix included in the agreement for recommended CCAC courses for transfer.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Thiel College Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Nursing
Nursing
Graduates from CCAC AS Nursing program will have satisfied the University of Cincinnati General Education requirement. The RN to BSN ONLINE program is designed for individuals who have completed an associate degree in nursing and are licensed registered nurses. Minimum GPA of 2.5 is recommended.
View Full Articulation Agreement: University of Cincinnati Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Core Transfer (non-program specific)
General Transfer
The agreement defines a structure through which articulation on all levels will be supported. This agreement is specifically designed to allow for maximum transfer of credit and a seamless transition for students earning an associate degree. The University of Phoenix will consider the input from CCAC so that the most efficient transfer possible may be achieved for the student.
View Full Articulation Agreement: University of Phoenix Articulation Agreement
Additional information
4-minute Overview: University of Phoenix and Transfer Programs
University of Phoenix Scholarships
Programs/Majors:
- Business Administration
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
CCAC students who have completed the Associate of Science University Parallel program in business with a 3.00 GPA (starting summer 2007), who have earned all "C" grades or better and who have followed the prescribed curriculum will receive 59-60 credits and junior status at the College of Business Administration.
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
CCAC students who graduate with an Associate Degree in Dietetic Technician may transfer prescribed courses to earn advanced standing in the Nutrition and Dietetics program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
View Full Articulation Agreement: University of Pittsburgh BS Dietetics Articulation Agreement
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
CCAC graduates of the Associate of Science in Social Work Technician program will submit transfer application to the School of Social Work. Students must earn "C" grades or higher and have a GPA of 2.50 or higher. (Students below a 2.50 GPA may still apply for provisional admission status.
View Full Articulation Agreement: University of Pittsburgh BS Social Work Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CCAC Nursing graduates who have completed an Associate of Science in Nursing can transfer 60 credits for the associate degree and 25 credits for the RN license and be granted junior class status in the RN to BSN program at Waynesburg University. Students may also transfer 6 credits of course equivalencies.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Waynesburg University Articulation Agreement Link
Programs/Majors:
- Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
This articulation agreement establishes a seamless, friendly agreement between Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) and West Liberty University (WLU) for the academic program within WLU's Gary E. West College of Business. It is designed to provide students the opportunity to pre-plan their college careers and to facilitate the transfer process from the Associate of Science in Business program at CCAC to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program from the Gary E. West College of Business at West Liberty University.
View Full Articulation Agreement: West Liberty University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Anthropology
- Chemistry
- English
- History
- International Studies
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Sociology
Graduates from CCAC can transfer to West Virginia University in a wide range of Bachelor
degree programs.
See program-to-program pathways at WVU Registrar Articulation Information.
Programs/Majors:
- Business Administration: Accounting, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, IT Management, Marketing
- Education: Elementary,Special Education, Mathematics, Science
Health Information Management - Nursing (RN to BSN): Education, Leadership, Nursing Informatics
- Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Data Management/Data Analytics, Information Technology, Network Operations and Security, Software Development
Western Governors University is a nonprofit online university offering a convenient, flexible and affordable education online. Through this partnership, WGU and CCAC will work together to offer and enroll CCAC graduates and employees to WGU's competency-based and mentor-supported online degree programs and credentials.
See Pennsylvania Community College Graduates Make Great WGU Students and GU-CCAC Transfer Pathways.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Western Governors University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Accounting, Business Administration
- Biology
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Early Childhood/ Special Education
- Psychology
- Theatre
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood/Special Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Students enrolled in the University Parallel programs listed here may sign a letter of intent to transfer to Westminster College. Graduates who have met the admissions requirements and followed the guidelines for course equivalencies outlined in this agreement may transfer up to 65 credits and enter the Westminster program with junior status.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Westminster College Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Core Transfer (non-program specific)
This agreement guarantees the transferability of graduates from the Community College of Allegheny County to programs at Wheeling Jesuit University. This agreement will be supplemented by specific program-to-program articulation agreements for major programs of study as listed in WJU's catalog. Students having completed an AA or AS degree from the Community College of Allegheny County will be considered to have completed all of the requirements of the Core Curriculum of Wheeling Jesuit University with the exception of: 1) two 300 level courses: one in Philosophy and on in Theology and 2) one course Ethics/Moral Theology.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Wheeling Jesuit University Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors
- Advising Guides to be developed
CCAC and Wiley College have partnered to offer seamless transfer for graduates. Wiley College will accept up to 90 transfer credits towards the Bachelor's degree. By completion of 30 college-level credits, students can declare intent to transfer to Wiley. Advising Guides will help students prepare for transfer.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Wiley College Articulation Agreement
Programs/Majors:
- Respiratory Therapy Care
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
Students who have graduated from CCAC with an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy and meet the Respiratory Care admission criteria at YSU will be admitted into Youngstown State's BSRC completion program with junior status. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and higher will be eligible to apply for Youngstown State scholarships. See the articulation agreement for suggested transfer coursework.
View Full Articulation Agreement: Youngstown State University Articulation Agreement